Mark Lewis Jones
Des Davies
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2001
The Bench
Season 1
Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.
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Episode 12001-10-17
Episode #1.1
Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
Episode 22001-10-24
Episode #1.2
Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
Episode 32001-10-31
Episode #1.3
A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
Episode 42001-11-07
Episode #1.4
Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
Episode 52001-11-14
Episode #1.5
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode 62001-11-21
Episode #1.6
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode 72001-11-28
Episode #1.7
Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
Episode 82001-12-05
Episode #1.8
Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
Episode 92001-12-12
Episode #1.9
Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
Episode 102001-12-19
Episode #1.10
Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.
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