New Street Law

New Street Law

2006 · 2 seasons · 14 eps · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Drama

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Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

Created by G.F. Newman, Matthew Hall

Network: BBC One

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