Accused

20102 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on STV
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This anthology series follows people accused of crimes as each person awaits the verdict of his or her trial. Each episode features a different character approaching the dock in court to hear whether they have been found guilty of their crime. As they walk to the dock, the events of how they became accused of the crime play out to help viewers decide the person's guilt or innocence.

Willy's Story: Episode Image
Episode 1Willy's Story

When his car breaks down Willy (Christopher Eccleston) takes a cab and finds something on the back seat that might be the answer to his prayers or the beginning of his downfall. But despite Willy's...

Frankie's Story: Episode Image
Episode 2Frankie's Story

20 year-old Frankie Nash (Ben Smith) is awaiting his verdict. He's strangely quiet and stoic considering he is charged with murder. It's some months earlier and Frankie and his best mate Peter McSh...

Helen's Story: Episode Image
Episode 3Helen's Story

A primary teacher, Helen Ryland sends her son Rob (Joseph Phillips) off to his first day of temping work in a local factory. He is fatally injured in his first hour there. Yet it is only later that...

Liam's Story: Episode Image
Episode 4Liam's Story

Liam Black (Andy Serkis) drives a cab. He's a gambler and desperate to escape the limitations and stresses of his life and his marriage. One day he takes Emma Croft (Jodie Whittaker) to the airport...

Kenny's Story: Episode Image
Episode 5Kenny's Story

Family man Kenny Armstrong (Marc Warren) works at the local crematorium. But now he's in the dock because under duress he acted against his better judgment.

Alison's Story: Episode Image
Episode 6Alison's Story

Mother of two Alison Wade (Naomie Harris) is in the dock and facing serious charges. She's in a state of shock and disbelief. Alison works at a special needs care centre. She's married to David (Wa...

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