The Lady and the Law


The Lady and the Law: A Long Dark Afternoon is a 1972 Australian television play. It was made as the pilot for a series but aired as a stand-alone television play.

Premise

Barrister Peta Mann defends Marion Hall, who has escaped from a lunatic asylum. She was committed by her uncle Mark Fulton.

Cast

Reception

The Sun Herald thought Forster was "unbelievable" as a barrister and was "bogged down by writing, casting and storyline."