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The Bench

2001–2 seasons
IMDb 7.0

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The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.

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What is The Bench (2001) about?

The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.

Who stars in The Bench?

The Bench stars Mark Lewis Jones (Des Davies), Eiry Thomas (Cheryl Cates), Brian Hibbard (Ralph Jenkins), Eluned Jones (Val Sullivan), Lesley Vickerage (Katharine Tyrell).

How many seasons does The Bench have?

The Bench has 2 seasons. There are 20 episodes in total.

Is The Bench worth watching?

The Bench holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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