BBC Films Glasgow Legal Drama Counsels Featuring Young Lawyers

BBC Scotland is filming an eight-part legal drama series titled 'Counsels,' co-created by Scottish writers Bryan Elsley and Gillian McCormack. The show is set in Glasgow and follows a group of twentysomething lawyers who trained together at an elite Scottish law school and now face each other professionally in various legal roles, navigating complex personal and career challenges. The core cast includes Brandon Grace, Ro Kumar, Eilidh Park, George Prentice, Alyth Ross, and Rebecca Bell, supported by established actors such as Michelle Gomez, Derek Riddell, and Laura Haddock. Produced by Elsley's Balloon Entertainment with international backing from ZDFneo and All3Media International, the series aims to showcase a dynamic and contemporary Glasgow, combining coming-of-age themes with courtroom drama and high-stakes legal battles. Bryan Elsley highlighted the unique access to Glasgow lawyers and their stories as a foundation for the show, while Gillian McCormack expressed pride in portraying Glasgow's grit and humor. BBC Scotland regards this as its biggest drama investment in over a decade, expecting to deliver a fast-paced and engaging portrayal of young legal professionals’ lives and ambitions.