PIERRE

West London duty solicitor Pierre (David Harewood, Sherwood, Homeland) is a force of nature: charming and funny, a glamorous character in an unglamorous profession, juggling the pressures of his job, a fragile personal life and just keeping his head above water financially.

His resilience is tested when he begins investigating the suspicious death of a young black client, Michael. As Pierre challenges the police’s portrayal of Michael as a criminal, he unravels a chilling web of institutional corruption.

When you come at the system, the system comes at you…

This contemporary legal drama follows Pierre as he risks everything - his career, his family, and his sense of self - to expose the truth. Each episode also features individual legal stories with unexpected twists that push Pierre and his team to their limits.  Also starring are Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth, Boiling Point) and Michele Austin (Hard Truths, This is Going to Hurt). Lead director is Sarmad Masud (You Don’t Know Me) with Jo Johnson (Adolescence) as producer.  

Pierre is co-written by BAFTA-winning screenwriter and playwright, Roy Williams OBE (Soon Gone: The Windrush Chronicles) and BAFTA-nominated writer John Donnelly (Summerwater). 

PRESS FEATURES

TELEVISUAL - Production Announcement - Filming and Cast Update

CHANNEL 4 - David Harewood Leads Major New Legal Drama Pierre on Channel 4

CHANNEL 4 - Filming Commences on Channel 4 Legal Drama Pierre and Further Casting Announced

VARIETY - David Harewood on Landing First Lead In 40-Year Career in Pierre 

THE TELEGRAPH - The Top 20 Shows to Get Excited about this Autumn

GENRES

Scripted / Drama

DURATION

6 x one hour

BROADCASTER

Channel 4

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2026

PRODUCED BY

The Lighthouse

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

UK

CAST

David Harewood (Sherwood, Homeland), Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth, Boiling Point, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Michele Austin (Hard Truths, This is Going to Hurt), Dean-Charles Chapman (1917), Nikkita Chadha (Hijack), Christopher Fairbank (Andor), Sara Powell (Last Christmas), Cherrelle Skeete (Hanna), Dylan Ennis, Ezrae Maye, Tom Rhys Harries (Clayface, White Lines, The Gentleman)

Writers

Roy Williams, John Donnelly

DIRECTOR

Sarmad Masud (You Don’t Know me, Boarders)

PRODUCER

Jo Johnson (Adolescence, 1000 Blows)
"David Harewood gets the starring role he deserves." THE GUARDIAN
"One of the best new shows coming in 2026." THE TIMES
"One of 20 sizzling new TV dramas coming to the screen this autumn." DAILY MAIL
"Not just another legal drama." THE TELEGRAPH
"David Harewood plays "a force of nature" lead character" DIGITAL SPY
"A show with something to say, and the smarts to wrap it an irresistible character." THE GUARDIAN
"Among the season's investigative heroes, Pierre sounds particularly engaging." THE TIMES

GENRES

Scripted / Drama

DURATION

6 x one hour

BROADCASTER

Channel 4

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2026

PRODUCED BY

The Lighthouse

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

UK

CAST

David Harewood (Sherwood, Homeland), Jason Flemyng (Pennyworth, Boiling Point, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Michele Austin (Hard Truths, This is Going to Hurt), Dean-Charles Chapman (1917), Nikkita Chadha (Hijack), Christopher Fairbank (Andor), Sara Powell (Last Christmas), Cherrelle Skeete (Hanna), Dylan Ennis, Ezrae Maye, Tom Rhys Harries (Clayface, White Lines, The Gentleman)

Writers

Roy Williams, John Donnelly

DIRECTOR

Sarmad Masud (You Don’t Know me, Boarders)

PRODUCER

Jo Johnson (Adolescence, 1000 Blows)

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