Counsel

Counsel

Counsel

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Counsel

2019

1h 0m

5.0(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

An alpha female barrister complicates her professional and personal life when she falls for a client.

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BBC Northern Ireland

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Valene Kane

Olivia Harley

Valene Kane

Acting

Declan Conlon

Sir Malcolm Hayes

Declan Conlon

Acting

Adam Gillian

Gareth Fleming

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Joanne Crawford

Kaye Reynolds

Joanne Crawford

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Patrick Fitzsymons

Mr. Richards

Patrick Fitzsymons

Acting

Chris Robinson

Gavin Simms

Chris Robinson

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Niall Cusack

Judge Gerry

Niall Cusack

Acting

Ruby Campbell

Ciara Connolly

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Mark Asante

Mr McAuley

Mark Asante

Production

Aideen Hand

BBC Reporter

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