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Counsels reveals Glasgow’s young lawyers ahead of its BBC debut

Counsels reveals Glasgow’s young lawyers ahead of its BBC debut
NewsMythscribe10 October 2026

The BBC legal drama Counsels has released its first-look pictures ahead of an early 2027 arrival on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland. Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack created the eight-part series about young lawyers in Glasgow.

The BBC legal drama Counsels has released its first-look pictures ahead of an early 2027 arrival on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland. Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack created the eight-part series about young lawyers in Glasgow. Its six central characters are played by Brandon Grace, Ro Kumar, Eilidh Park,

George Prentice, Alyth Ross and Rebecca Bell. The story moves between prosecutors, commercial firms and lawyers defending people with few remaining options, as professional ambition strains personal relationships. Michelle Gomez, Derek Riddell and Laura Haddock feature among the supporting cast, while Mhairi Black

makes her acting debut. Balloon Entertainment produces with ZDFneo and Banijay Rights; no exact premiere day has been announced. Read the official source. Image: Balloon Entertainment / BBC / Banijay Rights; official Counsels first-look promotional image.

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