The BEST episodes of Accused season 1

Every episode of Accused season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Accused season 1!

Each episode features a separate story, which start as an ordinary individual is led to the dock to hear his fate. As each episode unravels we learn how each man came to be there. But on reflection should they be the accused? Are they innocent or guilty or somewhere in between? And will the jury make the right judgement?

Last Updated: 11/12/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Frankie's Story
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8.43
284 votes

#1 - Frankie's Story

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2010

Frankie, a young soldier on trial, starts the long walk back up to his courtroom to learn the decision of the jury. A frightening series of events led him to this place, but does the jury know the full story?

Directors: David Blair
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Helen's Story
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8.18
230 votes

#2 - Helen's Story

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2010

Helen (Juliet Stevenson) and Frank (Peter Capaldi) send their son Rob off to his first day as a temp at a local factory. When Rob doesn't return home, Helen sets out to find justice for her son.

Directors: Richard Laxton
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Alison's Story
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8.09
113 votes

#3 - Alison's Story

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2010

Alison, a working mother with a young family, stands accused. Will the jury find her guilty?

Directors: David Blair
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Willy's Story
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7.96
338 votes

#4 - Willy's Story

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2010

Willy Houlihan is in the holding cells beneath a Crown Court, awaiting the verdict of his trial. As he begins the long walk back up to his courtroom, viewers learn the events that brought him there. Willy was a hard-working plumber, with money pressures and a family who rely on him. But what did he get involved in?

Directors: David Blair
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Kenny's Story
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7.93
121 votes

#5 - Kenny's Story

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2010

Kenny Armstrong (Marc Warren) is outraged to learn his daughter has been attacked in the park and, accompanied by two of his friends, sets off to find the culprit. However, the trio's assault on the man they suspect proves more violent than Kenny had intended, and while his cohorts are adamant that informing the police of their actions would be disastrous, his urge to confess grows. Jimmy McGovern and Esther Wilson's legal drama, with Joe Duttine, Jack Deam and Andrea Lowe

Directors: David Blair
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Liam's Story
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7.26
97 votes

#6 - Liam's Story

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2010

Liam (Andy Serkis) is a taxi driver who is bored very everyday life and is desperate to escape it. One day Emma gets into his cab and he falls deeply and madly in love with her, he starts to dream that he can be everything she needs in life.

Directors: Richard Laxton
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