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  • Actors: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, John Abbott, Richard Addison, Joseph Bennett
  • Directors: Aisling Walsh
  • Writers: Lynda La Plante, Vaughan Kinghan
  • Producers: Keith Richardson, Liz Thorburn, Lynda La Plante, Steve Lanning
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: E1 Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Sep 2004
  • Run Time: 800 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001K2LN8
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,025 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
Lynda La Plante's first four crime stories under the title TRIAL & RETRIBUTION. On themes such as child murder, serial killing of women and potential miscarriages of justice. We follow in gritty, realistic terms the whole process of the crime being committed, its discovery, investigation and arrests, culminating in the final dramatic courtroom scenes. Starring David Hayman and Kate Buffery as the investigating officers, featuring Rhys Ifans, Simon Callow and Richard E Grant in other roles.

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107 of 112 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars dont miss it twice, 24 Mar 2006
By Mr. David Halliday (Ilkeston Derbyshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I dont remember this being on telly and neither does anyone else I've asked but dont let its anonymity put you off, its a very good series.
There are 4 well written and gripping cases shown with David Hayman & Kate Buffery playing 2 detectives with differing styles of approach and personality.These 2 play their roles well and without any scene stealing theatrics. The screen is instead stolen by the various villains, mad,regretful and just plain horrid, but always memorable.
From child murder to stomach churning attacks on women the series is unflinching in its honesty and those of a more fragile disposition should really look elsewhere as the subjects are disturbing and the camera not afraid to look at the brutal results of the crimes committed.
As the series progresses you learn a little more of those regularly involved but this is not what these programmes are about, rather just enough info. is handed out to ensure you care about them, but its the crimes and the criminals that are looked at the most closely.
Too often nowadays 2 hours or more are given over to police dramas with storylines so thin that an hour would be generous. Such is not the case here however. Each lasts well over 3 hours and no time is wasted, the time passes quickly and at the end, even though the final court desision may disapoint,(just like real life), you are never left wondering about lost plot strands or characters, everything is carefully brought together and explained.
There are only 4 episodes but,as I said, at over 3 hours each and at the very reasonable price it can be purchased for, this represents good value for money and is sure to keep you gripped.
Sound is clear and dialogue well centered and easily followed. The picture is fine without grain and with good detail and colour for a 10 year old television series.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, gripping drama, 18 Sep 2007
By Nicola Halliday "Nikki" (UK) - See all my reviews
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If you are looking for something to watch now that the autumn evenings are nearly upon us, then look no further. Although this series came out in the 90's it is one of the best crime dramas around. Miss Marple it isnt! It is a brutal and honest portrayal of a murder squad and Linda La Plante creates some real twists and turns along the way. Episode 2 has got one of the nastiest men I've ever watched.
Just fantastic acting - the 2 main leads are really good. This is excellent value for money - am definitely going to get the second lot of episodes.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional DVD, 29 Jan 2009
A really good DVD to watch. It leaves you wanting to watch more. Really good story lines.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I hope David Hayman is a good actor
I watched this and thought that David Hayman's character is a very self centred person, he seems to think the world revolves around him and thinks the case is his and his alone. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Da Parsons

5.0 out of 5 stars Great police procedural
Trial and Retribution is one of the most realistic police procedurals I have ever seeen. It superbly catches the excitement of police work but also the long stretches of boredom,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Krings

5.0 out of 5 stars Crime TV
This has to be one of the best shows that is on tv at the moment.It is brutal but more to the fact so very very realistic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tom Barrett

4.0 out of 5 stars Sum of the parts
I bought this for my wife who is a big fan so was obliged to watch it. As with all L La Plante it is tightly scripted and the plots suitable entwined. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Derek Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic series!
This collection of Trial and Retribution contains the first four series of what is now an absolute classic TV show, and (at just over a fiver) is very reasonably priced indeed... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Friend

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishingly good
It's an unusual program that manages to nail the finer details of police procedure and culture as well as this does, but it's absolutely unique that it also manages to perfectly... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jake

5.0 out of 5 stars Trial and Retribution
Great DVD at a great price. I love this programme but I missed the first series. It came up to my expectations.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. Hare

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding - love it!
This is one of the best DVDs I have purchased in a long time. I vaguely remember seeing this first series years ago on TV but it is even better than I remember. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Mchugh

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class entertainment & value for money
Both the First & Second Collections are probably the best of the series and certainly excellent value for money. I highly recommend both
Published 5 months ago by Peter Hughes

4.0 out of 5 stars Taut tension
I think I know why LaPlante Productions keeps a tight rein on its serialised thrillers: it guarantees dramatic quality. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mikael Magnusson

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