Inside The Trial star Ben Miles' life from famous wife to other huge roles

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08-05-2025

Inside The Trial star Ben Miles' life from famous wife to other huge roles
Ben Miles stars in The Trial, a one-off legal drama on Channel 5, which is set in the UK in 2035, when a new law has been introduced that means parents can face prosecution
Ben Miles is an English actor
The Trial, a unique legal drama set in the UK of 2035, is scheduled to air on Channel 5 at 9pm on May 8. The plot revolves around Milligan's Law, a new legislation enacted in response to a series of crimes committed by students.
Under this law, parents can be prosecuted as accessories to their child's crime if they are deemed to have failed in providing a stable upbringing. The story follows David (portrayed by Ben Miles) and his wife Dione (Claire Skinner), who find themselves under scrutiny after their daughter Teah (India Fowler) is arrested for a grave offence.
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Ben Miles, a 58 year old English actor, is renowned for his roles as Patrick Maitland in the comedy Coupling and Montague Dartie in The Forsyte Saga. His other notable performances include Roger Dascombe in V for Vendetta and Peter Townsend in Netflix's The Crown.
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The Trial stars Ben Miles and Claire Skinner
Born and raised in Wimbledon, London, Miles' acting journey began with school productions, which he confessed were mainly an excuse to skip classes. He continues to be recognised for his theatre work, having collaborated with Hilary Mantel on the adaptation of her novel, The Mirror & the Light.
Miles starred in the stage production at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. The pair teamed up again for a picture book based on Mantel's trilogy, with Miles being her chosen voice for the audiobook versions.
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Is Ben Miles married?
Ben Miles is indeed married; his wife is the actress Emily Raymond, originally from Los Angeles.
Emily's mother established the London Shakespeare Company, and she comes from a family of actors, being the daughter of Gary Raymond and Delena Kidd.
The 58 year old American actress has made her mark with performances in productions such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Love Lies Bleeding, and Victoria & Albert.
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In 1999, Ben and Emily shared the screen in an episode of Peak Practice.
Ben Miles has three children
Does Ben Miles have children?
Ben and Emily are parents to three children and reside together in their family home in northwest London.
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In a 2012 interview with the Daily Record, Ben opened up about fatherhood, expressing his gratitude for having healthy and happy children.
This conversation followed his portrayal of Rob in After Thomas, a character based on James Gardner who is a father to two autistic children.
He reflected: "I'm a father, I've got two boys and a girl. One of the things that hit home to me after filming the show was how lucky I was to have three relatively normal children - if there is such a thing.
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"But to have healthy children who I can communicate with in a regular way, well, it drove that home.
"I met James and his family briefly, and I had such admiration for any family which deals with something like autism."
I wouldn't want to be in their shoes, and I thank God I'm not. But I admire their extreme stamina and will to persevere."
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The Trial is set to broadcast on Channel 5 on May 8 at 9pm.