A “chilling” and “emotional” new crime drama called The Trial has been announced, with Outnumbered star Claire Skinner set to star.
The one-off Channel 5 show takes place in a fictional near-future UK where parents are made legally responsible for their children’s crimes.
The series will feature Skinner and The Crown’s Ben Miles as couple Dione and David Sinclair, who are thrown into a nightmare when their teen daughter Teah commits a serious crime.
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The Trial aims to raise questions of culpability, justice and state control as Dione and David face harsh interrogation into their parenting, lifestyle and past decisions.
Also on board are Derry Girls’ Saoirse-Monica Jackson as their interrogator Sarah Willis, The Agency’s India Fowler as Teah, and The Return’s Jaz Hutchins as Lieutenant Simons.
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The show was described as “chillingly plausible” by Deadline, with producer Adorable Media’s Richelle Wilder calling it “a highly original, thought provoking and emotional drama”.
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5’s commissioning editor of drama Paul Testar added (via TVZone UK): “This marks an exciting new direction in our drama slate, embracing one-off, high-impact storytelling that sparks conversation.
“We’re excited to work with Adorable Media who have put together an exceptional team to tell this fascinating story.”
Skinner most recently starred in the Outnumbered Christmas special, while Miles has appeared in recent years in the likes of ITV's Douglas Is Cancelled and Apple TV+’s Hijack.
Meanwhile, Jackson will next be seen in the BBC's anticipated crime drama This City Is Ours alongside Sean Bean, which has just confirmed an air date for later this month.
The Trial is set to air on Channel 5, with a release date yet to be confirmed.
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