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BBC iPlayer (US)
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Start:
2023-10-08
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The ground-breaking series follows internationally renowned lawyer and campaigner, Aamer Anwar, and his team of lawyers, who are committed to fighting for the underdog in a bid to ensure justice is served.The Firm provides a captivating insight into the inner-workings of a high-profile and extremely high-pressured law firm, akin to a real-life version of hit US legal drama Suits – with the Manhattan setting swapped for Glasgow, where Aamer's company is based.Across eight episodes, The Firm follows Aamer as he embarks on the busiest year of his career. Working across three public inquiries, Aamer represents the family of Sheku Bayoh – described as "Scotland's George Floyd" – at the public inquiry into his death in police custody, as well as the Scottish Covid Bereaved at both the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry and the UK Covid-19 Inquiry – the biggest public inquiry in British history.But amidst the pressure and public scrutiny, The Firm also explores Aamer's personal story and the trauma that drives him, as well as his close relationship with his three children. It also showcases the camaraderie of his loyal and hard-working team, all united by one goal: to challenge injustice at every turn.
There is no Next Episode of The Firm planned.
S1E1 - Episode 1
The start of the long-awaited public inquiry into one of Scotland's most notorious deaths in police custody.
Sheku Bayoh was involved in a confrontation with police in May 2015. He was restrained by several officers, who used pepper spray, batons and handcuffs. Shortly thereafter he became unresponsive and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In the days, weeks and years following Sheku's death, his family have never been satisfied with the police's account of what happened. Now it's up to Aamer Anwar and his team to uncover the truth and to guide Sheku's family on their path to justice. Why did Sheku die, and what part did race play in his death?
With unique access to Aamer's law firm, this series takes viewers into the heart of some of the country's most important cases. Three huge public inquiries will push his team to its limits and, with the ever-increasing workload, Aamer has to take on a new trainee - a dream opportunity for a young lawyer, fresh from university.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
New evidence arrives at The Firm, and Aamer takes on the case of a man who died in hospital under unexplained circumstances.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
The sister of Sheku Bayoh gives evidence to the public inquiry into his death. Meanwhile, Ryan meets with a new client who has little to no defence against his charges.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Episode 4
As Aamer returns to Liverpool to reflect on the case that made him, The Firm tackles the seemingly unwinnable case of a man that took self-defence too far.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Episode 5
The Firm prepares for the start of the long-awaited Scottish Covid Inquiry, and shock revelations hit the headlines.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Episode 6
As one of Aamer's good friends Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland's first minister, Aamer himself takes on the Prison Service in two very different cases relating to death in custody.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Episode 7
The Sheku Bayoh inquiry focuses on cause of death, which proves traumatic for the family. Aamer takes on the case of a police incident in which a refugee was shot dead.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Episode 8
Aamer is torn between his ever-increasing workload and his responsibilities as a father. An announcement from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland shocks Aamer and the team.
Air Date: 08 Oct 2023 00:00 (CDT)