TV series
The Witness for the Prosecution
2016, English, on BBC One.
The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Witness for the Prosecution
The Witness for the Prosecution is streaming on Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 27 December 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Toby JonesJohn Mayhew · 2 ep
- Andrea RiseboroughRomaine Heilger · 2 ep
- Kim CattrallEmily French · 2 ep
- David HaigSir Charles Carter · 2 ep
- Monica DolanJanet McIntyre · 2 ep
- Billy HowleLeonard Vole · 2 ep
- Paul ReadyTripp · 2 ep
- Tim McMullanSir Hugo Meredith · 2 ep
- Hayley CarmichaelAlice Mayhew · 2 ep
- Dorian LoughDetective Breem · 2 ep
- Miranda NolanChristine Moffat · 2 ep
- Robert EastJustice Greville Parris · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 December 2016
- Last aired
- 27 December 2016
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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What The Witness for the Prosecution is based on
The Witness for the Prosecution is based on The Witness for the Prosecution, a 1925 novel by Agatha Christie.
Novel · 1925
The Witness for the Prosecution
By Agatha Christie
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Witness for the Prosecution: quick answers
Is The Witness for the Prosecution worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Witness for the Prosecution are there?
The Witness for the Prosecution has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Witness for the Prosecution finished?
Yes. The Witness for the Prosecution ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Witness for the Prosecution on?
The Witness for the Prosecution is streaming on Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Witness for the Prosecution parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Witness for the Prosecution is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Witness for the Prosecution?
If you liked The Witness for the Prosecution, try Agatha Christie's Poirot, Agatha Christie's Marple, Dalziel and Pascoe.
What is The Witness for the Prosecution based on?
The Witness for the Prosecution is based on The Witness for the Prosecution, a 1925 novel by Agatha Christie.