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The Escape Artist
Revolves around Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm who specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist in the tale.
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Episode 1
Part 1
Tue, Oct 29, 201357 mins
Will Burton is a junior barrister known as the Escape Artist for his skill at having his clients' cases discharged in court. Will is happily married to Kate with a son, Jamie, and eyeing career advancement. His latest client, Liam Foyle, is accused of torturing and killing Sandra Mullins but Will manages to get the jury to acquit him via a loop-hole. Despite the victory in court, Foyle becomes obsessed with revenge when Will snubs Foyle's offer of a handshake. He stalks the family and files a complaint against Will, who arrives home to find Kate murdered and Foyle lurking outside their house.
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Awards
- 2014 - BAFTA Television Craft Award - Sound Fiction and Entertainment - nominated
- 2014 - BAFTA Scotland Award - Best Actor - Television - winner
- 2014 - BAFTA Scotland Award - Best Writer - Film/Television - nominated
- 2014 - Program Award - Best TV Movie - nominated
