The Main Chance
Maverick lawyer David Main (John Stride) commutes between his twin bases in London and Leeds. His seemingly devil-may-care attitude is contrasted with the steady and cautious approach of his crusty Leeds partner Henry Castleton (John Wentworth). However, Main's relentless pursuit of material and career success is tempered by his desire to champion the underdog, for whom he feels an occasionally grudging kinship.
- 1969-1975
- 4 seasons
- Drama
Maverick lawyer David Main (John Stride) commutes between his twin bases in London and Leeds. His seemingly devil-may-care attitude is contrasted with the steady and cautious approach of his crusty Leeds partner Henry Castleton (John Wentworth). However, Main's relentless pursuit of material and career success is tempered by his desire to champion the underdog, for whom he feels an occasionally grudging kinship.
Season 4 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1975
Episode 1
Process
51 mins
David Main receives devastating news. In the aftermath, he and Walter Clegg's efforts see them straying onto the wrong side of the law in their attempts to see that justice is done. The future is a major worry for both of them.
Episode 2
World of Silence
51 mins
Main gets compo for a woman whose husband is killed in a fire then gets struck off.
Episode 3
Rule of Law
51 mins
David has been struck off the Roll of Solicitors but has immediately lodged an appeal, meaning the striking off has been suspended until the appeal has been heard. David is still convinced he has a good case but Henry knows he has little chance.
Episode 4
Payment by Result
49 mins
A corrupt business cartel and a woman struggling to feed her children present two contrasting cases.
Episode 5
Survival
51 mins
Desperate for work, Main gets involved with a bent lawyer and a career blagger.
Episode 6
No Names
52 mins
Margaret persuades David to look into a case involving a wine company of which Henry is a major shareholder.
Episode 7
It Couldn't Happen Here
51 mins
David has to take on a man whose stock-in-trade is violence and intimidation.
Episode 8
Killing
50 mins
David finds his sense of loss and loneliness becoming intolerable. He also questions the ethics of a deal he has been offered.
Episode 9
By the Book
51 mins
Main and Clegg bring down a bent copper.
Episode 10
When There's No Law
52 mins
Episode 11
Year of the Tiger
52 mins
David knows that, sooner or later, he must repay the debt of loyalty he owes Walter Clegg.
Episode 12
We're the Bosses Now
48 mins
David is seriously considering a partnership with Andrew Retford but there are more than a few things to iron out.
Episode 13
Coroner's Verdict
51 mins
David is asked by Detective Sergeant Allington to look into the circumstances surrounding his wife's death. Margaret offers David a partnership once again.