Philippa Langdale Movies
- 2000
Britain's "answer" to such American legal-eagle series as L.A. Law and The Practice, North Square was set in Leeds. The stories revolved a round a group of savvy lawyers, young and old, who encountered just as much excitement off the job as they did in court. Created by Peter Moffat, the series was distinguished by its clever dialogue and logical plot lines; as a bonus, Jon Costelloe won the series a BAFTA award for his razor-sharp editing. Unfortunately, the series never built up a very large viewership; thus, ten weeks after its Channel 4 debut on October 18, 2000, North Square was no more. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Created by Rob Pursey and Barry Simner, the weekly, hour-long British series The Vice offered an uncompromisingly realistic view of the seamier side of crime and punishment. Ken Stott starred as Pat Chappel, chief inspector of the Metropolitan Vice Squad. Chappel and his team of operatives were dedicated to their work -- too dedicated, inasmuch as they frequently courted nervous breakdowns in tracking down their slimy criminal prey. Real-life vice cop Michael Hoskins served as the series' technical advisor. Debuting January 4, 1999, The Vice yielded over two dozen episodes, most of which were two-parters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anna Chancellor, Struan Rodger, (more)
