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13 Episodes 1970 - 1970
Episode 1
50 mins
Margaret Castleton takes Alec to a stipendiary magistrate to bring a murder prosecution. Back in London, Main hears how Bell proposes to bring up his children; he is furious when Bell himself calls to defend his action in removing them from their comfortable private school and placing them in his own 'semi-slum school - all in the name of principle. A custody battle begins
Episode 2
52 mins
Unhappy with the way his ex wife's new husband is bringing up his children, Maine uses his legal skills to gain custody.
Episode 3
52 mins
When Main is invited to set up a million-pound property deal, he confidently expects to make his own fortune, too. But the more closely he looks into it, the uneasier he becomes. Why is it so difficult to find out who is putting up the money? Who is Bridges - and why is he so interested?
Episode 4
52 mins
A Brazilian couple, friends of a girlfriend of Main's have an adoption problem. The case is filled with a variety of unexpected situations, which lead to a drama conclusion.
Episode 5
50 mins
The theft of a Dead Sea scroll involves Main in a skein of intrigues, culminating in his advising his Jordanian client to 'publish and be damned'. Main's decision brings about some very surprising situations..
Episode 6
52 mins
Will David Main help save his solicitor father from prison? Edward Main's gestapo means of prosecution are being questioned. David is forced to review his own attitude to his work, his clients, -and, incidentally, those of Sarah Courtney.
Episode 7
51 mins
What kind of strength is it that enables a managing director to dictate to his chairman, or a father to separate his daughter from her lesbian flat-mate? Main is approached to penetrate a web of senior management in the renowned Bennett Argyle Company while attempting to deal with a teenager's violent father.
Episode 8
51 mins
David Main's company have handled the legal affairs of a union for years but this is jeopardized when corrupt union leader Allan Whittaker asks for a backhander or the contract will be lost. Whittaker plays off management and workers for his own benefit but matters take a very serious turn when worker and former strike leader Joe Brown loses a hand in an apparent industrial accident.
Episode 9
51 mins
Can a woman practising as a solicitor keep heart and mind apart when her client is a very attractive man? Margaret Castleton's conviction of her client's innocence produces a series of surprising results.
Episode 10
52 mins
What do we call local government officials who abuse their privileged positions to further their own ends? Main represents industrialist Charles Arkwright in his battle to preserve his workers' homes from the tyrannical ambition of Councillor Arnold Bingley.
Episode 11
50 mins
Main must resolve a number of delicate issues: the mother of an important client is determined to knock down her neighbour's house just because it spoils her view, Sarah is interfering in his private life, and he must also find a way to advise Margaret, whose client - a young millionaire - seems determined to throw away his entire fortune.
Episode 12
51 mins
Gifts in solicitors' offices can have startling repercussions. When Peter gives a present and Margaret receives one, Main finds himself in one of the trickiest situations of his career.
Episode 13
51 mins
Main clashes again with an old adversary, Det. Chief Supt. Guthrie, over the activities of a new security organisation, and ex-con Gil Vasey becomes a bone of contention which threatens to severely strain Main's working relationships.