New Street Law

New Street Law is a British legal drama television series produced by Red Production Company in association with One-Eyed Dog Ltd for BBC One. The series was created by G. F. Newman and Matthew Hall, and starred an ensemble cast headed by John Hannah and Paul Freeman. Hannah and Freeman play Jack Roper and Laurence Scammel respectively, two barristers heading rival chambers in Manchester. Roper's chamber works in defence, while Scammel—Roper's one-time mentor—works for prosecution. A large supporting cast played members of Roper and Scammel's teams.

Filming on sets took place at Web Film Studios, Little Hulton, near Bolton.Staff writer (10 February 2006). "", The Bolton News, Newsquest Media. Retrieved on 20 October 2008. Location work was done on the streets of Manchester, Bolton and Rochdale.Wylie, Ian (19 February 2007). "", Manchester Evening News, M.E.N. Media. Retrieved on 20 January 2008.

The first series aired in May and June 2006 in a pre-watershed timeslot on BBC One. The second series was moved to 9 p.m. Low ratings saw the...
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