Stephen Fry plays Peter Kingdom the country solicitor standing up for the little guy. Although he has a large and varied case load some funny some sad. Peter uses the law to care for his clients and those around him. Big-hearted and slightly eccentric Peter appears to be content but his life is overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of his brother. Fry stars alongside a distinguished cast including Hermione Norris Celia Imrie Phillida Law Tony Slattery Richard Wilson Joss Ackland and newcomer Karl Davies..