The Bench

Leanne is trying to make a new life for herself, but her ex-boyfriend has other plans.

A hungover Des underestimates skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates.

A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.

Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals; Ange is accused of neglecting her baby.

Ranjit and Des place a bet on the outcome of a case involving a violent feud.

Matrimonial issues proceed on the agenda, not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.

Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.

Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.

Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink reappear in court on charges of possession.

Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.