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Is The Brief coming back?

The Brief (2004–2005) — drama · crime · legal on ITV1

The answer: Concluded October 28, 2005.
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Genre
Drama · Crime · Legal
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
April 25, 2004
Ended
October 28, 2005
Runtime
~90 min per episode
2seasons
8episodes

About The Brief

The Brief ended on October 28, 2005, after its second season aired on ITV1.

The show was a legal drama series that aired from 2004 to 2005. It centered around Henry Farmer, a barrister known for his skillful cross-examinations and dedication to justice. The series combined courtroom scenes with elements of suspense, humor, and human drama, portraying the challenges faced by legal professionals.

The cast included Alan Davies as Henry Farmer, Cherie Lunghi as Cleo Steyn QC, Christopher Fulford as Ray Scanlon, Linda Bassett as Maureen Tyler, Robert Whitelock as Ben Halliwell, Steven Alvey as Paul Bracewell, Edward Petherbridge as Sir Marshall Gillespie, and Zara Turner as Polly Graham.

The Brief episode schedule

8 aired

Aired · 8

DateEp.Title
October 28, 2005 S2·E4 The Architect's Wife
October 21, 2005 S2·E3 Forever on the Mind
October 14, 2005 S2·E2 Lack of Affect
October 7, 2005 S2·E1 Blame
May 16, 2004 S1·E4 A Sort of Love
May 9, 2004 S1·E3 Children
May 2, 2004 S1·E2 So Long, Samantha
April 25, 2004 S1·E1 The Road to Hell

The Brief cast