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Madson

★7.0 1996 1 Season Colin Shindler TV-MA

After eight years in prison for a crime he didn't commit – the murder of his wife – John Madson has been released and seeks revenge on the policeman that framed him, DI Rourke. He meets Magda, a feisty barrister, willing to help him legally and also gets him a job as an outside clerk in her chambers. As the wheels of justice grind slowly forward, Madson begins to rebuild his life and feels the need to help Magda's other clients, who the law appears to be treating unfairly.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 01

Part 1

Apr 17, 1996 · 48 min

When John Madson is released from prison, after serving eight years for a murder he did not commit, he is determined to discover the truth behind his arrest and false imprisonment.

Episode 02

Part 2

Apr 24, 1996 · 48 min

Sir Ranald Heamley hires Madson to investigate a case of blackmail.

Episode 03

Part 3

May 1, 1996 · 48 min

Madson helps a woman who is being threatened by her estranged husband.

Episode 04

Part 4

May 8, 1996 · 49 min

Madson is asked to help Gordon's sister-in-law, who is being evicted from her bedsit.

Episode 05

Part 5

May 15, 1996 · 48 min

Madson returns to prison to help a teenage boy who has been wrongfully convicted of theft.

Episode 06

Part 6

May 22, 1996 · 48 min

Madson helps an international footballer who is accused of the attempted murder of his former wife.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

After eight years in prison for a crime he didn't commit – the murder of his wife – John Madson has been released and seeks revenge on the policeman that framed him, DI Rourke. He meets Magda, a feisty barrister, willing to help him legally and also gets him a job as an outside clerk in her chambers. As the wheels of justice grind slowly forward, Madson begins to rebuild his life and feels the need to help Magda's other clients, who the law appears to be treating unfairly.

Drama

Cast

5 principal cast

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

John Madson
Joanna Kanska

Joanna Kanska

Magda Ostrowska
Matthew Marsh

Matthew Marsh

DI Rourke
Jayne Ashbourne

Jayne Ashbourne

Sarah Madson
Thomas Craig

Thomas Craig

Gordon Berry

Where to watch Madson

Madson is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Colin Shindler, Ian Kennedy Martin has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Madson have?

Madson has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Madson still on the air?

Madson has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Madson?

Madson airs on BBC One.

When did Madson first air?

Madson first aired on April 17, 1996.

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