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  • Acorn TV
  • Dec 26, 2016
  • Acorn TV
  • Dec 26, 2016
Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution

Summary Sarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for t...

  • Acorn TV
  • Dec 26, 2016
  • Acorn TV
  • Dec 26, 2016
Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution
Season 1
Season Premiere: Dec 26, 2016
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
79
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary Sarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for t...

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Jan 27, 2017
Although it arguably strings things out a bit too much, this newest Witness is a watchable feast of strong portrayals and mostly sturdy plot threads. Jones is a fearless, full-immersion actor whose performance spares him no personal indignities.
By Ed Bark FULL REVIEW
80
Feb 22, 2017
There are few soft landings in Christie stories, and in Witness for the Prosecution several are exceptionally hard. The whole shadowy, troubling tale also feels more powerful because the cast plays it at a deliberate, ominous pace.
By David Hinckley FULL REVIEW

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80
Jan 30, 2017
An atmospheric and finely acted little gem, should go down just right. In a very short amount of time, the impact left is impressive.
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 30, 2017
Witness captures that ambiguity and thoughtfulness [in Christie’s works], and Phelps’ smart and entertaining adaptations will continue to garner my full attention, whenever they arrive and wherever they end up.
By Maureen Ryan FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 27, 2017
[A] splendidly written work whose surprise ending is the kind worth waiting for.
By Dorothy Rabinowitz FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 30, 2017
The twists that follow are many, and to reveal even one would be giving away too much. But be assured that The Witness for the Prosecution is fascinating, maddening and ultimately heartbreaking.
By Gail Pennington FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 27, 2017
[A] bleak, bold new adaptation. [30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017, p.19]
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
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