: During a party for Dee, the emotional strain reaches a breaking point, leading to a shocking closing sequence involving a car crash. Cast and Credits Paul Finchley : Robbie Coltrane Marie Finchley : Julie Walters Danielle "Dee" Finchley : Andrea Riseborough Karl Jenkins : Tim McInnerny Director : Marc Munden Writer : Jack Thorne
Meanwhile, Paul's wife, (Julie Walters), makes a disturbing discovery: the dates of the alleged assaults coincide with times she was away from home visiting her sister. Against the advice of his legal team, Paul decides to give a high-risk radio interview to clear his name, a move that ultimately backfires and deepens the media scrutiny. Key Plot Points "National Treasure" Episode #1.2(2016)
: Dee visits Christina's home, leading to a police questioning after Christina decides not to press charges. : During a party for Dee, the emotional
As the police investigation widens, Paul's daughter, (Andrea Riseborough), takes matters into her own hands by confronting her former babysitter, Christina (Susan Lynch), who is one of the primary accusers. This encounter forces Dee to re-examine her own fractured childhood and question whether she has suppressed memories of abuse by her father. Key Plot Points : Dee visits Christina's home,
: Paul's comedy partner, Karl (Tim McInnerny), offers support but also reveals underlying tensions and personal feelings for Marie.
: Paul attempts to control the narrative by appearing on a radio show with Victoria Derbyshire, but the interview is a disaster and only fuels public suspicion.
The second episode of the 2016 Channel 4 drama focuses on the escalating public and personal pressure on Paul Finchley (Robbie Coltrane) as more women come forward with historic allegations. Episode Synopsis