Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ian McShane
John Madson
Joanna Kanska
Magda Ostrowska
Matthew Marsh
DI Rourke
Jayne Ashbourne
Sarah Madson
Thomas Craig
Gordon Berry
Charles Gray
Sir Ranald Hearnley
David Arlen
Donald
Shirley Anne Field
Elaine Dews
Kate Beckett
Cheryl Berry
Barney Craig
Dominic
Jonathan Coy
George Lodge
Julius Grower
Dan Berry
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Madson has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Madson premiered on April 17, 1996.
No, Madson has ended. The final episode aired on May 22, 1996.
Madson originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Madson was created by Colin Shindler.
Madson has a rating of 6.5/10 based on user reviews.
Madson is classified as Drama.