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Accused
This anthology series written by Jimmy McGovern follows various characters as they await a verdict on their trial and reflect on how they came to be accused. Each of the episodes follows a different central character, with Christopher Eccleston, Benjamin Smith, Juliet Stevenson, Olivia Colman, Sean Bean, Sheridan Smith and Anne-Marie Duff among the actors to step into the dock.
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Episode 1
Tracie's Story
59 mins
After a row with a drunken bigot, transvestite Simon gets into a taxi with Tony Baines. Tony is fascinated by Simon's alter ego, Tracie, and the two men begin an affair. Simon has feelings for Tony and is shocked to learn that he has lied about being married. Following a confrontation between the two men, Tony confesses all to his wife before telling Simon that he has left her and the pair set off to make a new life together. However Tony makes a terrifying admission as a result of which Tracie must come to the aid of Simon in court.
Awards
- 2011 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - nominated
- 2011 - Banff Rockie Award - Best Continuing Series - nominated
- 2011 - Emmy - Best Performance by an Actor - winner
- 2011 - Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award - Best Television Drama Series - nominated
