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Witness for the Prosecution
Eminent barrister Sir Wilfrid Roberts returns to his chambers after illness, with strict instructions from his doctor not to take on any strenuous criminal cases. But he cannot resist the prospect of defending Leonard Vole, who has been accused of murdering a wealthy widow.
Last on
Sat 29 Nov 202512:50
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Leonard Vole | Tyrone Power |
| Brogan-Moore | John Williams |
| Janet MacKenzie | Una O'Connor |
| Sir Wilfred Robarts | Charles Laughton |
| Miss Plimsoll | Elsa Lanchester |
| Christine | Marlene Dietrich |
| Mayhew | Henry Daniell |
| Writer | Agatha Christie |
| Writer | Harry Kurnitz |
| Writer | Billy Wilder |
| Producer | Arthur Hornblow |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
Broadcasts
- Sun 29 Aug 202116:05
Mon 30 Aug 202122:50- Tue 28 Dec 202111:25
- Sat 20 Aug 202214:35
- Thu 25 Aug 202220:00
- Fri 30 Dec 202214:30
- Thu 7 Dec 202320:00
- Thu 28 Dec 202313:30BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 28 Dec 202314:30BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 29 Dec 202412:55
- Sun 7 Sep 202512:35
- Wed 10 Sep 202522:00
- Sat 29 Nov 202512:50
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