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Accused

Accused

Description: This anthology series follows people accused of crimes as each person awaits the verdict of his or her trial. Each episode features a different character approaching the dock in court to hear whether they have been found guilty of their crime. As they walk to the dock, the events of how they became accused of the crime play out to help viewers decide the person's guilt or innocence.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1958
First episode air date: December 10, 1958
Awards: International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series, MORE
Networks: BBC, BBC One
Writers: Jimmy McGovern, Danny Brocklehurst
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