Madson

Madson

6.5

1996-04-17

After spending eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit - the murder of his wife - John Madson has been released and wants revenge on the policeman that framed him, Det. Insp. Rourke. He meets Magda, a feisty barrister, who is willing to help him exact his revenge legally and also gets him a job as an outside clerk in her chambers. As the wheels of justice grind slowly forward, Madson starts to rebuild his life and feels the need to help other clients of Magda who the law appears to be treating unfairly.

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Madson

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After spending eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit - the murder of his wife - John Madson has been released and wants revenge on the policeman that framed him, Det. Insp. Rourke. He meets Magda, a feisty barrister, who is willing to help him exact his revenge legally and also gets him a job as an outside clerk in her chambers. As the wheels of justice grind slowly forward, Madson starts to rebuild his life and feels the need to help other clients of Magda who the law appears to be treating unfairly.

First Aired

1996-04-17

Last Aired

1996-05-22

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

BBC One

Production

BBC Drama Group

McShane Productions

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    Charles Gray

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    David Arlen

    David Arlen
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    Kate Beckett

    Kate Beckett
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    Barney Craig

    Barney Craig
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    Darren Brown

    Darren Brown
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    Ian McShane

    Ian McShane
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    Joanna Kanska

    Joanna Kanska
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    Jayne Ashbourne

    Jayne Ashbourne
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    Matthew Marsh

    Matthew Marsh
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    Thomas Craig

    Thomas Craig
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    Shirley Anne Field

    Shirley Anne Field
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    Andrew Burt

    Andrew Burt
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    Jonathan Coy

    Jonathan Coy