Richard Stokes
1) Undercover
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Maya, a barrister in London, is at the very top of her profession. She is about to become the first black Director of Public Prosecutions. But just as her life comes under intense public scrutiny, Maya discovers that her husband Nick has been lying to her for 20 years. At the same time a case that has dominated her career is about to reach its conclusion. Rudy Jones, a black man in America wrongly convicted, is about to be executed.
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A town wrapped in secrets. When the body of eleven-year-old Danny Latimer is found on the beach in Broadchurch on the Dorset coast, Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller and her newly-appointed boss, Detective Inspector Alec Hardy, are called to investigate. As suspicions mount and the mystery deepens, a national spotlight descends upon Broadchurch, threatening to pull the town, its residents and their secrets apart.
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Reluctantly representing Jody Farr, Martha will do her job, but she won't allow him or Micky to get under her skin. Fighting shifting power plays and an untenable defense she begins to feel that Jody isn't getting a fair trial and suspect's foul play. Setting a dangerous trap, can Martha uncover the unbelievable truth?
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In a David and Goliath battle Martha represents the driver of a high security prison van. When some of his prisoners escape, Michael Ward opens the doors of his van to find another dead. With Ward and the security firm accused of causing the prisoner's death, Martha fights to make Ward stand up for himself, lest he becomes the fall guy.
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Martha is representing Captain Peter Ryan in a Court Martial. He's accused of disobeying an order, resulting in the death of a 19 year old private. Under the watchful eyes of a distraught family who want answers, Martha navigates the army's legal system with the help of Captain Cassidy, Ryan's Unit Defense Officer.
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At the Supreme Court Martha is representing Jackson Henderson in a death row case. Against a ticking clock and with Billy breathing down her neck, Martha faces the toughest legal argument of her career. Clive increasingly feels that he's not the right barrister for Fatima Ali and at the risk of losing George, persuades Martha to take the brief, conveniently leaving him free to prosecute Jody Farr.
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Nikki and Jack continue to deal with their feelings post-Mexico in their own very different ways. Jack is boxing with his sparring partner Naomi Silva when he is called to a crime scene. Nikki examines the body of a young woman; Karen Sawyers while Jack is surprised to find the SIO on the case turns out to be DCI Naomi Silva. The first prime suspect is Karen's husband, Pete who is discovered covered in blood and clearly suffering. The forensic evidence...
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Haunted by her experiences in Mexico, Nikki Alexander is struggling to come to terms with life back home. Whilst on leave she seeks out fellow pathologist Sally Vaughan for support. However, a few days later and troubled by the failure of Sally to return her calls, Nikki heads to her house only to find that it has become a crime scene and Sally is nowhere to be found.
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Nikki comes face-to-face with Simon Laing once again as the motive for the murders appears to be blackmail. The hospital computer database has been hacked and Clarissa and Max follow the forensic clues to a teenage hacker called Splinter. The danger comes much closer to home, however, when Nikki receives a threatening text with a picture of Rosie and the ominous message - 'lose the evidence'.
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Nikki is still in shock as the team arrive at Matt's residence but insists on working at the Lyell, determined to help. When analyzing crime scene photos and the positions of the victims' bodies, Nikki realizes there is a pattern and together the team uncover a secret that has been held by those at the very top of the U.S. government.
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Diplomat Ryan Reed is watching the US ambassador on a late night current affairs show. However, when heading home he is seemingly targeted by an assassin. Led by SIO DCI Ben Solomon, the Lyell team arrive at the scene to find Reed's body posed - sitting upright on a bench with his hand tucked inside his jacket. An argument ensues between the Police and the US Embassy staff who claim the murder falls under their jurisdiction. Our team have to fight...
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It is Christmas morning and Nikki, is awaiting a call from Matt who is back in the States. Instead, she receives a call to say that the team is needed: a family has been massacred at an enormous property owned by Andy McMorris, the CEO of a haulage company. Greeted by SIO DI Gibbs, Nikki is first on the scene whilst Clarissa is connected to the action via screens and microphones back at the Lyell. Having left his father to celebrate Christmas without...
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Led by Captain Jack Harkness, the Torchwood team delves into the unknown and fights the impossible. From an underground base built on a rift in time and space, the team responds to any alien threat-- a meteorite crash landing, sightings of extra-terrestrial technology, an unusual autopsy report, the spread of a deadly alien virus. Everyone who works for Torchwood is under 35. Some day that's because it's a new science-- others say it's because they...