Counsel

Apr 15, 2019

1h 0m

★ 5.0

Overview

An alpha female barrister complicates her professional and personal life when she falls for a client.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Lacada Entertainment

BBC Northern Ireland

Counsel Trailers

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Cast

Olivia Harley

Valene Kane

Sir Malcolm Hayes

Declan Conlon

Gareth Fleming

Adam Gillian

Kaye Reynolds

Joanne Crawford

Mr. Richards

Patrick Fitzsymons

Gavin Simms

Chris Robinson

Judge Gerry

Niall Cusack

Ciara Connolly

Ruby Campbell

Mr McAuley

Mark Asante

BBC Reporter

Aideen Hand

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