Series · Drama
Shadow of the Noose (1989)
A look at the real cases and personal demons of Sir Edward Marshall Hall, Edwardian London's most celebrated barrister. Presiding over trials that made headlines and drew large crowds to the public gallery, the Old Bailey defence counsel was Britain's first legal celebrity. A champion of justice for all, Marshall Hall earns a reputation as The Great Defender as he pleads the innocence of clients other lawyers refuse to represent.
- Creator
- Richard Cooper
- Writers
- Simon Passmore, Richard Cooper
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- First aired
- February 28, 1989
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Jonathan HydeSir Edward Marshall Hall
Michael FeastEdgar Bowker
Terence TaplinArthur Newton- Leslee UdwinHenriette Marshall Hall
- Trevor RayHarry Bishop
Julian FirthWellesley Orr
Richard MooreSir Charles Mathews
Gary FilesMr Justice Wills- Phil McCallJackson
- Victoria FairbrotherMarie Hermann
- Michael MeliaHenry Stephens
Godfrey JamesCharles Stephens
Emma DaviesLouise Hutchins- Anthony LangdonArthur
Kathi LeitnerIlse Hermann- James CurranDr Taylor
Pauline MunroMrs Forrest- Jean ReeveMrs Bricknell
- John MelaineySgt Kane
Amanda WalkerMrs Hutchins
Episodes
0/8 watched- Episode 1: An Alien ShoreFeb 28, 1989
- Episode 2: Noblesse ObligeMar 7, 1989
- Episode 3: Gone for a SoldierMar 14, 1989
- Episode 4: Beside the SeasideMar 21, 1989
- Episode 5: Gun In HandMar 28, 1989
- Episode 6: Turn AgainApr 4, 1989
- Episode 7: The Camden Town MurderApr 11, 1989
- Episode 8: Sentence of DeathApr 18, 1989
