Series

The Brief

★ 7.0(3)20042 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 2004-04-25
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 8
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom

About The Brief

The Brief is a 2004 web series in the Drama genre, starring Alan Davies, Cherie Lunghi and Christopher Fulford. It spans 2 seasons and 8 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Brief in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or save himself from financial ruin, Henry's life is a symphony of chaos. His long list of problems includes a mountain of gambling debts, an affair with an important politician's wife, a distant son, and a sharp-tongued father who's also a judge.

Seasons (2)

Season 14 eps · 2004

Season 24 eps · 2005

Cast

Alan Davies

Henry Farmer

Cherie Lunghi

Cleo Steyn QC

Christopher Fulford

Ray Scanlon

Linda Bassett

Maureen Tyler

Edward Petherbridge

Gillespie

Zara Turner

Polly Graham

Jennifer Ellison

Alice Rae

Robert Whitelock

Ben Halliwell

Frank Mills

Alfie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Brief in France?+

The Brief is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Brief on Netflix?+

The Brief is not on Netflix in France right now.

How many seasons of The Brief are there?+

The Brief has 2 seasons and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Brief?+

The Brief stars Alan Davies, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Fulford, Linda Bassett and Edward Petherbridge.

When did The Brief come out?+

The Brief is a 2004 web series.

What genre is The Brief?+

The Brief is Drama series.