The Bench - Season 2
1 - Episode #2.1
Air Date: April 12, 2002
The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.
2 - Episode #2.2
Air Date: April 19, 2002
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life
3 - Episode #2.3
Air Date: April 26, 2002
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
4 - Episode #2.4
Air Date: May 3, 2002
A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.
5 - Episode #2.5
Air Date: May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
6 - Episode #2.6
Air Date: May 17, 2002
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.
7 - Episode #2.7
Air Date: May 24, 2002
Ranjit realizes a client has become over-attached, and Des is compromised by his involvement with a criminal family. Work threatens to damage their personal lives.
8 - Episode #2.8
Air Date: May 31, 2002
The magistrates' are eagerly anticipating the ballot to decide the chair of Penbridge Magistrates' court. The friendship of rival candidates Val and Peter faces its greatest test.
9 - Episode #2.9
Air Date: June 7, 2002
The press descend on the court for the sentencing of a teacher who had a relationship with a pupil. Meanwhile Des and Cheryl reach crisis point.
10 - Episode #2.10
Air Date: June 14, 2002
When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.