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Law & Order: UK

Show Guide

The long running Law & Order franchise brings together the best of British acting talent for Law & Order: UK. Bradley Walsh (Coronation Street) stars as DS Ronnie Brooks, a real East End, copper’s copper, friend and partner to the charming DS Matt Devlin, Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) whose approach to policing is part seduction part force. Both report to DI Natalie Chandler (Broken Lines) a working mum who would back them to the end. While the CPS team comprises Ben Daniels (The Passion) as dedicated Senior Crown Prosecutor James Steel, a man on a mission for justice; Freema Agyeman (Dr Who, Torchwood) as hard working, strong-willed young prosecutor Alesha Phillips; and Bill Paterson (Criminal Justice) as their respected boss CPS director George Castle, a man trying to balance his ideals with the bigger picture

Meet the Characters

  • Detective Superintendent Ronnie Brooks

    Bradley Walsh

  • Detective Superintendent Matt Devlin

    Jamie Bamber

  • Detective Inspector Natalie Chandler

    Harriet Walter

  • Senior Crown Prosecutor James Steel

    Ben Daniels

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Care

    When a body is found at a London hospital, DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) and DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) investigate an emotionally charged death. But can they and Crown Prosecutors James Steel (Ben Daniels) and Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman) bring the person responsible to justice?

  2. Episode 2

    Unloved

    The death of a teenager, brutally beaten, leads DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin through a tangled web of family loyalties. But the killer’s barrister Bea McArdle (Dervla Kirwan) argues that he was genetically predisposed towards violence, therefore not responsible for his actions. Can James Steel defeat a case that could allow many more killers to go free?

  3. Episode 3

    Vice

    The brutal murder of an ex-Vice policeman leads DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin through the seedy side of London to a surprise murder suspect. But in court, the accused argues it was self-defence. Can James Steel expose the lie and bring about justice?

  4. Episode 4

    Unsafe

    The past comes back to haunt James Steel when a body is found on the banks of the Thames. DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin uncover evidence which renders James’ conviction of Luke Slade (Iain Glen) unsafe. But Luke Slade is soon waging a vendetta against the man who put him away…

  5. Episode 5

    Buried

    The discovery of a child’s body, buried inside a wall for 20 years, leads to a harrowing and emotive case for DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin. As the residents of the house all fall under suspicion, the key to the case rests in the memories of Julia (Holly Aird). But in court, James Steel must fight against defence barrister Doug Greer (Colin Salmon) to prove that the memories are genuine.

  6. Episode 6

    Paradise

    An arson attack on a Turkish social club claims seventeen lives and DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin must race against time to find the person responsible. But as James Steel and Alesha Phillips struggle to build a case, they begin to question whether this was a racially motivated attack – or something even more disturbing…

  7. Episode 7

    Alesha (aka Trust)

    When an eminent doctor is accused of sexually assaulting his patients, DS Ronnie Brooks and DS Matt Devlin are faced with their most challenging and emotive case yet. As personal opinions endanger professional relationships, can James Steel and Alesha Phillips prove the truth in court?

  8. Episode 9

    Hidden

    When the body of a missing ten-year-old schoolgirl is found, DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) and DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) investigate an emotionally charged child abduction. But when the case takes a shocking and unexpected twist, Crown Prosecutors James Steel (Ben Daniels) and Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman) are forced to face some very tough choices in pursuit of justice.

  9. Episode 10

    Community Service

    When a homeless man is found beaten nearly to death with an iron bar in the park at the centre of a well-kept square, Ronnie and Matt Devlin investigate. Everyone in the square has a motive but no one is talking. Are they are protecting the perpetrator? If they are found not guilty, the jury will have condoned vigilantism in all its brutal lawlessness and this goes against everything James Steel believes in.

  10. Episode 11

    Sacrifice

    DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) and DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) suspect organ trafficking when a man is attacked and his kidney is stolen. In court, Crown Prosecutors (Ben Daniels) and Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman) are surprised to find an unusual but familiar face is the leading the defence team.

  11. Episode 12

    Love And Loss

    DS Ronnie Brooks (Bradley Walsh) and DS Matt Devlin (Jamie Bamber) are called to the death of a teenager. Can Crown Prosecutors (Ben Daniels) and Alesha Phillips (Freema Agyeman) keep their promise to bring the person responsible for the teenager’s death to justice?

  12. Episode 13

    Honour Bound

    DS Ronnie Brooks agrees to help his old friend and partner, DS Jimmy Valentine, in an undercover drug sting. A gun is pulled and someone ends up dead. The CPS investigate the shooting of a civilian by a policeman and are forced to turn their spotlight on the person who appears most guilty - Ronnie Brooks.

Characters

  • Detective Superintendent Ronnie Brooks

    Bradley Walsh

    Bradley Walsh plays Detective Superintendent Ronnie Brooks, a police veteran whose seen it all and done it all. Home life isn’t Brooks’ strongpoint, as a recovering alcoholic Brooks has two ex-wives and two daughters and regards his partner Matt Devlin as a surrogate son.

  • Detective Superintendent Matt Devlin

    Jamie Bamber

    Jamie Bamber plays Brooks’ partner Matt Devlin. While he looks up to his veteran partner he is more of a tyrant detective who understands the law as black and white.

  • Detective Inspector Natalie Chandler

    Harriet Walter

    Harriet Walter plays Natalie Chandler, Brooks’ and Devlin's boss.She is a firm boss with a no-nonsense attitude, who brings stability into the office environment. She is relied upon as a trusted colleague.

  • Senior Crown Prosecutor James Steel

    Ben Daniels

    Ben Daniels plays James Steel, senior crown prosecutor. Steel’s devotion to his work is unprecedented and pursuing the truth in every case leaves little personal time. The Crown Prosecution Service wasn’t always his calling though, the birth of his son and a tough rapist case caused him to change his role from defense counsel.

  • Junior Crown Prosecutor Alesha Phillips

    Freema Agyeman

    Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who) plays crown prosecutor Alesha Phillips, partner to James Steel. Phillips has had to overcome continuous obstacles to get to where she is today. It hasn’t been easy but Phillips is intelligent and confident and can’t help but take the side of the underdog.

  • Director of CPS George Castle

    Bill Paterson

    Bill Paterson plays London Crown Proseuctor Service Director George Castle. As boss to James Steel and Alesha Phillips, Paterson is unrelentless when it comes to the justice system. He can be a tough boss but has the utmost respect for his younger colleagues.

Next Episode

Episode 13: Honour Bound

Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 20:00

When DS Valentine shoots a drug dealer, DS Brooks is put in a difficult situation. But DS Matt Devlin is determined to find out what really happened.