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Behind Closed Doors: Series 1-4
- A Gripping BBC Radio 4 Legal Drama
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Claire Rushbrook, full cast
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
The complete BBC Radio 4 legal drama, starring Claire Rushbrook and Clare Corbett.
Behind Closed Doors is a courtroom drama with a difference - it centres around civil law, not criminal. In these nine plays, London barrister Rebecca Nyman takes on cases ranging from workplace harassment to the sensitive, secret trial of a terrorist and a morally complex 'right to die' hearing.
In series one, Nyman represents a senior policewoman in a case of sexist bullying at work in 'One of the Lads', while 'Tilting the Odds' sees her helping an equine vet accused of serious professional misconduct. In 'Safe House', a suspected terrorist has his movement and activities severely restricted by the security services - can Nyman clear his name so he can get his life back?
Series two features 'A Bad Night Out', in which a man claiming wrongful arrest seeks police compensation; 'Excluded', which sees a teenager facing permanent exclusion from school; and 'Catastrophic Injury', in which a mother claims her baby's cerebral palsy is due to medical negligence and is fighting the hospital for compensation.
In series three's 'Contact', a sperm donor is trying to get a court order to allow him to see 'his' daughter, but Nyman's client, the mother, wants him to keep his distance. In 'Section', the barrister hopes to convince a tribunal that a patient who has spent seven years in a secure mental hospital is fit to be released. And in 'Protection', Rebecca represents a man whose wife has been in a minimally conscious state for over three years - should she be allowed to die?
Series four includes 'Life Chances', in which Emily has a history of anorexia but is refusing treatment. Should she be force fed? In 'Best Interests', a divorced Charedi Jewish mother has come to the Family Courts to stop her ex-husband changing their children's schools. 'More than Kissing', sees The Court of Protection decide if an 18-year-old with learning difficulties should be allowed to have sex; and in 'Mediation', Maud and Martin's father has died and left his whole estate to a 22-year-old dog walker. Can they challenge the will? Finally, in 'The Balance of Probabilities', a couple fight to get their baby daughter back following the death of their baby son.
Written by award-winning dramatist Clara Glynn, these compelling dramas provide an intriguing glimpse into the little-known world of civil litigation, with all its challenges, complexities and controversies.
Producer/director: David Ian Neville
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- genus101
- 19-09-24
How well acted the roles were
A cracking set of short stories based around a particular barristers life. Well worth the credit.
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- andrea
- 21-02-24
How the small courts work
Excellent variety of material and an insight into court workings along with very good acting. Very enjoyable
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- acoustictrauma
- 26-10-23
Entertaining
Entertaining, if a bit predictable
Cast were good, stories varied.
Overall kept me occupied.
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- michelle mchugh
- 03-03-23
Loved every moment i need more
So interesting loved all the short stories
I need more if anyone can recommend
Kept me awake at night
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- Louise ROONEY
- 27-02-23
What a gem
This was enthralling from start to finish, thought-provoking and very delicately done. Loved it, wish there was more!
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- Ana - London
- 16-04-24
Brilliant drama - wish there were further series
Absolutely loved this drama series. Real moral, legal and human drama masterfully captured and acted. Very sensitive portrayal of complexity of civil law and the many shades of right and wrong.
Hope BBC produces further series.
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- Marion G.
- 01-03-22
Good stories but a wee bit predoctable
I love full cast recordings and these aren't bad at all but as soon as one has listened to one, it is on to the next and quickly forgetten. Excellent for those who like short and sweet but perhaps I am more suited to longer novels where I can get to know the characters and involve myself fully.
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