Trial And Retribution: Conviction

Another compelling series of British murder mysteries from renowned crime writer Lynda La Plante returns to ABC1 each Friday night in July.

This new series of Trial And Retribution begins with an explosive tale of injustice and revenge.

Tense, gripping and wonderfully acted, Conviction has an avenging father seeking recompense for the murder of his son.

On an East London estate Terry Dyer (Johnny Harris), recently released from prison, returns to uncover the truth behind a murder that he still claims he didn't commit.

The buried secrets of terrible and murderous events are unearthed as DCS Mike Walker (David Hayman) and DCI Roisin Connor (Victoria Smurfit) head up the investigation team. But when DCI Connor is called away on a family-related matter, DS Dave Satchell's (Dorian Lough) best intentions go tragically wrong.

How far should you go in the pursuit of what is right? Should a cop cross the line to catch a killer?

La Plante's fine touch on this well cast police drama series has it all - procedural authenticity, personnel tensions, plot twists and character quirks. The visual style of the Trial And Retribution franchise also hooks the viewer as split screen points of view further enhance the storyline. But such is the cachet assured screenwriter Lynda La Plante carries, you could probably add her name to the test pattern and it would draw viewers in droves!