The Brief Season 1 • TV Show
The Brief • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
seasons Season 2
Seasons of The Brief
The Brief currently has 2 seasons and 8 episodes. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2005.
Season 1
The Brief Season 2 • TV Show
The Brief Season 2
release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Brief coming?
The Brief is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on October 28, 2005. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of NR (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is The Brief about?
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. It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Brief
The Brief has been releasing episodes between April 2004 and October 2005 across 2 seasons. So far there are 8 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 18 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of The Brief
The main cast includes Alan Davies, Cherie Lunghi and Christopher Fulford.
Alan Davies
as Henry Farmer
Cherie Lunghi
as Cleo Steyn QC
Christopher Fulford
as Ray Scanlon
Linda Bassett
as Maureen Tyler
Edward Petherbridge
as Gillespie
Zara Turner
as Polly Graham
Jennifer Ellison
as Alice Rae
Robert Whitelock
as Ben Halliwell
Frank Mills
as Alfie