TV series
Shadow of the Noose
1989, English, on BBC One. Created by Richard Cooper.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Sentence of Death
Aired 18 April 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Richard CooperCreator
- Jonathan HydeSir Edward Marshall Hall · 8 ep
- Michael FeastEdgar Bowker · 8 ep
- Terence TaplinArthur Newton · 6 ep
- Leslee UdwinHenriette Kroeger · 4 ep
- Trevor RayHarry Bishop · 4 ep
- Julian FirthWellesley Orr · 3 ep
- Richard MooreSir Charles Mathews · 2 ep
- Gary FilesMr Justice Wills · 2 ep
- Phil McCallJackson · 2 ep
- Victoria FairbrotherMarie Hermann · 1 ep
- Michael MeliaHenry Stephens · 1 ep
- Godfrey JamesCharles Stephens · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 February 1989
- Last aired
- 18 April 1989
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Shadow of the Noose is based on
Shadow of the Noose is adapted from a real person.
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Shadow of the Noose has 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is Shadow of the Noose finished?
Yes. Shadow of the Noose ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Shadow of the Noose?
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Who created Shadow of the Noose?
Shadow of the Noose was created by Richard Cooper and stars Jonathan Hyde, Michael Feast, Terence Taplin.
What is Shadow of the Noose based on?
Shadow of the Noose is adapted from a real person.