The Jury: Death on the Staircase on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E1 – What would you do if someone’s life was in your hands? In an Australian first, SBS Original The Jury: Death on the Staircase takes inspiration from a smash-hit format from Channel 4 in the UK to provide insight and analysis on how juries work.
Trial by jury has been described as one of the most ‘venerated and venerable’ aspects of our justice system, but is it?
Over five unmissable episodes, the series re-enacts a real manslaughter trial* with actors reciting real court transcripts word-for-word. But just as in a real court, the new jury is made up of 12 everyday Australians. The jurors reflect contemporary Australian society – a diverse range of ages, cultures, and life experiences. Will they conclude the accused is an innocent man, or determine he is guilty? Will the new jury arrive at the same decision as the original trial?
Episode One:
The 12 jurors are introduced to each other and the manslaughter case that will become the focus of their lives for the next eight days.
The Jury: Death on the Staircase on SBS and SBS on Demand – SBS Original Series Premiere / Wednesday 6 November at 8.30pm (5 Parts)
The Jury: Death on the Staircase on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E1
