A Channel 4 production team will be filming in Stafford next spring, and people in Stone are being invited to put themselves forward.
The Jury: Murder Trial, a BAFTA-winning series, is returning for a new run and casting has now opened locally. Filming is due to take place in Stafford town centre in March 2026, with participants being drawn from across Staffordshire, including Stone.
Rather than actors or legal professionals, the programme is built around members of the public.
Those selected are asked to step into a reconstructed courtroom and sit as a jury on a serious criminal case. The trial itself is a re-creation of a real prosecution, using the same evidence, testimony and timeline that the original jury heard.
From there, it plays out much as it would in real life.
Participants hear the case in full, talk it through together and are asked to reach a verdict. What the programme then explores is how people arrive at those decisions, and how personal experience, instinct and assumption can shape the outcome.
The first series won a BAFTA and prompted a lot of discussion around how the justice system feels from the jury box rather than the dock or the bench.
Casting locally, including Stone
Casting is being led by Trilogy Casting on behalf of Channel 4 and Screendog Productions.
They are looking for people aged over 18 who live in Staffordshire or within roughly an hour of Stafford, which includes Stone. No legal knowledge or courtroom experience is needed, and the production is keen to hear from people with a wide range of backgrounds and day-to-day lives.
Filming will take place over a period in March 2026. Those who take part will receive compensation to cover some loss of earnings, with travel expenses also covered.
Hally Laws, Casting Director at Trilogy Casting, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to begin another series of this powerful social experiment, which has sparked nationwide conversation about the UK justice system. We’re now looking for everyday people from Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.
If you’ve ever been curious about the justice system or wished you could experience jury service, we’d love to hear from you.”
How to apply
Anyone interested can request an application form by emailing trial@trilogycasting.com.
20 comments
Paul white
Just retired from BT , Ex forces , never acted or been on a screen, but have been on both ends of the stick in a court, son was up for armed robbery, which I knew it was all false, long story, then did jury service for 8 weeks at Stafford crown
A few years later
Sandie Wood
Would enjoy doing this , have watched them all, so good
Sharon Simpson
Yes , it would be an honour
Claire Dutton
I would love to take part in this I live in Stafford and I work in security.
Danni Thorpe
I live in Nottingham which is just under an hour away. Would be amazing to join this.
would love to take part Im in Armitage no probs getting there!
I would love to take part Im in Armitage no probs getting there!
Luke McMahon
I’m sick, sign me up !
Mary
Would love to do this
Poppie
I would love the opportunity to apply – What would be the next steps regarding filling in an application form for this please?
Richard Bowler
Yes never been called but would be delighted to take part. Thank you
Ms Jenny Thorn
As a young 63yr old with a grown up family and grandchildren l would love to take part in this T.V Jury.
Amy edensor
How do i apply please? Very interested always wanted to be called up for jury duty. Love the show
Caitlin Mcgahan
Would absolutely love to be given a chance
Ajmair singh
I actually work for the court service be interested in being part of this
Amelia boswell
Please could I have a application for the jury casting Thankyou
Paul podmore
Hi I would love to be in this production
Pretty please
Christine Molyneux
Been on Doctors and done some extras work
Me
Unfortunately, I think all the comments to this article prove that the majority of the general public should be kept off any jury.
Dave Evison
I’m a retired radio presenter (BBC/COMMERCIAL). EARLY 70’s.I was the subject of an episode of “The Repair Shop” 2 years ago. I’m ex-Army,well educated and very streetwise!This sounds right up my street.Available at any time.
I live in Stafford.I have jury service experience albeit 30 years ago! Please forward an app.form!
Dianne Jones
I would love to be involved with this, I am 64 and live in Stafford
I am a support actor and have appeared several times on Casualty and TV drama series ‘Joan’. I am flexible with dates and able to get any time