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Alan Davies (Jonathan Creek, QI) stars as Henry Farmer, a criminal practice barrister engaged in an ongoing fight for justice in the courtroom. Henry�s life is dominated by chaos, he has a huge workload, debt and alimony payments to meet... and all this whilst being in love with the wife of a prominent politician who won�t leave her husband for him. The Brief is an engaging blend of courtroom drama, suspense, intrigue and humour.
This DVD box set contains all episodes from series 1 and 2.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 3-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: THE BRIEF is a legal drama which fuses drama, both legal and personal, with suspense and a sharp wit. Alan Davies (JONATHAN CREEK, BOB AND ROSE) stars as criminal practice barrister Henry Farmer. In the courtroom Henry is a consummate professional, but in his private life he's a mess. With huge debts to pay, a never-ending workload and an affair with a politician's wife to deal with, he constantly struggles to stay afloat. Cherie Lunghi (SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL) and Christopher Fulford (WAKING THE DEAD, WHITECHAPEL) also star in this, the complete series 1 and 2 of THE BRIEF. ...The Brief - Complete Series 1& 2 - 3-DVD Set ( The Brief - Complete Series One and Two )
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Alan Davies plays the barrister - effective in court, less so out of it.
8 episodes, each 70 minutes. Interesting cases make this worth a watch. They include alleged rape, death after a wild party, a possible killer nurse, rail safety (a careless train driver or negligent management?). Especially moving is the plight of Asperger's Syndrome Dan, accused of killing his mother. (Tom Burke as Dan is excellent.)
Anxious that this be not just another court drama, the makers try too hard to create a central character out of the ordinary. The first glimpse of Henry shows him using his mobile as he cycles erratically through London traffic. Much time is spent trying to stave off bankruptcy because of a gambling addiction. His marriage has collapsed, the little son greatly missed. (The lad has asthma, sleepwalks and, on a visit, tries to steal make-up from a chemist.) Henry's current girlfriend is married - her husband not just an MP but Catholic and gay and dying from cancer. Forever hovering is Henry's estranged father - he a judge and heavy drinker, (Edward Petherbridge entertainingly wispy and waspish). A bit of a clutter really.
Season 2 mercifully simplifies things a bit. Despite reservations, there is much overall to like: Alan Davies, Linda Bassett as the Chambers' secretary, several of the guest stars, the scenes in court. The series has potential but needs greater focus for it to be realized. Recommended nonetheless.
8 episodes, each 70 minutes. Interesting cases make this worth a watch. They include alleged rape, death after a wild party, a possible killer nurse, rail safety (a careless train driver or negligent management?). Especially moving is the plight of Asperger's Syndrome Dan, accused of killing his mother. (Tom Burke as Dan is excellent.)
Anxious that this be not just another court drama, the makers try too hard to create a central character out of the ordinary. The first glimpse of Henry shows him using his mobile as he cycles erratically through London traffic. Much time is spent trying to stave off bankruptcy because of a gambling addiction. His marriage has collapsed, the little son greatly missed. (The lad has asthma, sleepwalks and, on a visit, tries to steal make-up from a chemist.) Henry's current girlfriend is married - her husband not just an MP but Catholic and gay and dying from cancer. Forever hovering is Henry's estranged father - he a judge and heavy drinker, (Edward Petherbridge entertainingly wispy and waspish). A bit of a clutter really.
Season 2 mercifully simplifies things a bit. Despite reservations, there is much overall to like: Alan Davies, Linda Bassett as the Chambers' secretary, several of the guest stars, the scenes in court. The series has potential but needs greater focus for it to be realized. Recommended nonetheless.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Alan Davies is terrific as Henry Farmer, an English criminal barrister. As Henry Farmer, he fought the good fight for justice, but constantly struggled with his own addictive gambling habit. I have long been a fan of the very versatile Mr. Davies and always look forward to his new projects. I have read accounts that he was not happy with scripts for this series, but I would have to disagree because I thought the acting and stories were great. I only wish he had continued with The Brief for more than two seasons.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Sad that there will not be a series three .Good intersting plots with development of the characters in series .Good time viewing not mentally challenging if that is what you are looking for.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Better than I remember it
I thought this was better than I remembered it from when it was on TV. But while it is easy to watch, there isn't anything compelling about it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Freeman
Gripping and humane!
We enjoyed this series and hope there are soon more. Jonathan Creek in a different role but really credible--flawed and very human while being a most sympathetic lawyer.
Published 3 months ago by Dylan Weston
great way to spend an evening
This is an excellent British TV series from previous years. I remember enjoying it when it was on TV and though I'd like to see it again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by c1h8e0l
Love It
I first discovered Alan Davies when I bought the Jonathan Creek series. I enjoyed that so much that I bought this series as soon as I saw it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Bennyhoff
Good series for easy viewing
Love this series because the main character is flawed but kind. The series builds gently. Easy watching for all age groups. Highly recommended.
Published 7 months ago by Chrissie
Interesting plots, but ...
Whilst the criminal storylines are inventive and well scripted the same cannot be said about the backstory. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Prof TBun
For those who like court room drama
Truth is, is that there really isnt very much to say about the series. Its court room drama not at its best, nothing spectacular. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Volvi
Very satisfying
For those who like courtroom dramas, there's just the right combination of wigs, who-dunnit and personal turmoil amongst the lead characters. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Burgin
the brief
Classic British courtroom drama - some of the episodes a little slow moving - not as awe inspiring as I thought it would be - but still reasonably enjoyable viewing
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by R. Baulk
The Brief Series 1 and 2
Having seen most of the shows on TV I bought the DVD to watch all the shows. I enjoy the style of the programme and the plots.
Published on 6 July 2009 by Geoffrey D. Dean
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