Seasons & Episodes
The Bitter End
Having just won an important case, Martha Costello is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a g
High and Dry
In an effort to boost her application, Costello accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Reader is
Close Quarters
Costello defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on
Touch and Go
Costello is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal, at the same time as trying to ge
All Plain Sailing
Costello prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being
Three Sheets to the Wind
Costello takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old B
Famous Last Words
Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. At Shoe Lane Chambers, times are tough, and
The House of Ill Repute
Costello represents Captain Ed Ryan in a court-martial. He's accused of disobeying direct orders, resulting in the death
In the Family Way
Reader is in Oxford, prosecuting three students accused of sexually assaulting a waitress. Up against an intimidating de
Wooden Overcoat
Costello finds herself in a David v Goliath battle when she represents the driver of a high-security prison van. When so
Shooting Blanks (1)
At the Supreme Court, Costello is representing Jackson Henderson in a death row case. Against a ticking clock and with L
Shooting Blanks (2)
Reluctantly representing Farr, Costello vows to do her job, but she will not allow him or Micky Joy to get under her ski
The Goodbye Kid
Now a QC, Reader celebrates with friends and colleagues but festivities are paused when Cowdrey's son is arrested on sus
Big Fish, Small Pond
Costello defends footballer Jordan Sinclair, who has attacked fellow player Dean Trent on the pitch in front of thousand
Heavy Metal
Costello is engaged by euthanasia campaigner and solicitor Aisha Wiseman to defend Sarah Stephens, accused of helping he
Mother Country
Costello is approached by solicitor Dani Kakwani, whose nephew Rashid is wanted for extradition by US authorities for hi
The Real McCoy (1)
Costello goes to lockup to visit old flame Sean McBride, who is charged with fatally shooting gangster Jimmy Monk. Despi
The Real McCoy (2)
Believing in McBride's guilt, Reader withdraws from the case, whilst in court Costello's passionate, if biased, speeches
