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Capaldi, Serkis join Jimmy McGovern drama

Published Friday, Jun 11 2010, 15:49 BST | By Catriona Wightman
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Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi and Andy Serkis have joined new BBC drama Accused.

The six-part series, written by Jimmy McGovern, focuses on how various people ended up in court.

Stevenson, who has previously appeared in Truly Madly Deeply, will join 'Helen's Story' as a mother fighting for justice for her son Rob. Capaldi, who stars in The Thick Of It, will play Rob's father.

Meanwhile, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll actor Andy Serkis will appear in 'Liam's Story' as a taxi driver who falls for one of his customers.

Filming for the episodes will begin shortly.

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