The Lady and the Law
The Lady and the Law: A Long Dark Afternoon is a 1972 Australian TV drama produced through a collaboration between ABC and Brittain Productions. Initially intended as a pilot episode for a series, it was ultimately broadcast as an independent legal drama.
Premise
The story centers on barrister Peta Mann, who takes on the defense of Marion Hall, a woman who has fled from a mental institution where her uncle, Mark Fulton, had her confined.
Cast
- Jill Forster portraying Peta Mann
- Anne Haddy
- Brian James
- Nigel Lovell
- Peter Reynolds in the role of Mark Fulton
- Judy Morris as Marion Hall
- Peter Sumner
- John Winston
- Max Meldrum
Reception
While the Sun Herald commended Forster’s convincing performance as a barrister, it criticized the production for shortcomings related to its script, casting choices, and plot development.