The Witness for the Prosecution

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2016

Crime/detective
Drama

Summary

Two-part adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story following the aftermath of the murder of wealthy socialite Emily French. Suspicion immediately falls on a man whom she left her fortune to, but he remains adamant that a mysterious chorus girl can prove his innocence. Starring Toby Jones, Billy Howle and Andrea Riseborough

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7.0/10

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rolenameLeonard VoleBilly HowleEmily FrenchKim CattrallJanet McIntyreMonica DolanRomaine HeilgerAndrea RiseboroughJohn MayhewToby JonesJustice Greville ParrisRobert EastTrippPaul ReadySir Charles CarterDavid HaigDetective BreemDorian LoughDoraCarla Langley

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Season 1

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