For the Defense: George Cording QC Kind, protective and maternal. Feels it is his duty to watch over the defendant, Duvinder. By acting as a father figure towards the boy and giving him the support and confidence he needs, Cording knows Duvinder will perform to the best of his ability and show himself in a good light. On filming in the Old Bailey, Derek Jacobi said, 'The first thing I noticed when I walked in to the Old Bailey was the atmosphere. It is very oppressive and quite intimidating. You are fully aware that someone's life is on the line and to an extent in your hands. Despite filming there for a few days it was a very interesting experience. I had never been inside before -- it is such a beautiful building and one of the best settings I've had the opportunity to film in.' 'In all the years I've been acting until now I have never had the opportunity to do a courtroom drama -- and what a fascinating experience it is. Having to dress up in the full attire -- gown and wig -- is fabulous and I'm really taking to it. We had a fantastic barrister on set, Colin Aylott, who talked me through the basic do's and don'ts of how to conduct yourself in a courtroom. I couldn't quite believe how disciplined and restrictive it is -- there is very little opportunity to voice your own opinions and phrase questions in your own way.' Sir Derek Jacobi was invited by Laurence Olivier to join the National Theatre Company after study at Cambridge and training with the Birmingham Repertory Company. He has been featured in numerous stage productions and films and has won or been nominated for many international awards including a Tony Award for his role as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing. He is perhaps best known in the United States for his stunning TV work in Masterpiece Theatre's I, Claudius and has also appeared in Cadfael, Breaking the Code, Gladiator, Gosford Park and The Gathering Storm.