Judge John Deed
Overview
Judge John Deed, a British legal drama from the BBC, stars Martin Shaw as Sir John Deed, a High Court judge dedicated to pursuing true justice. Alongside him is Jenny Seagrove as Jo Mills, a barrister and frequent object of Deed's affections. Premiering with a pilot on January 9, 2001, the series ran for six seasons, concluding on January 18, 2007. Though it became the longest-running BBC legal drama, its portrayal of the legal system faced criticism for inaccuracies, prompting a judge to caution juries against its influence. The entire series is available on DVD in the UK.
Episodes
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1
Rough Justice
In Deed’s courtroom, a charming MI5 informant stands trial for assaulting his wife, but the judge faces pressure from higher-ups to dismiss the case...
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2
Duty of Care
Deed is in charge of investigating the death of a young man at a construction site, where the influential company owner is attempting to shift the bla...
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3
Appropriate Response
Romero, a serial rapist who received a twelve-year sentence from Judge Deed, is released on parole after serving eight years. His time in prison as a ...
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4
Hidden Agenda
Title: Hidden Agenda Plot: Deed oversees a high-profile murder trial involving an elderly cancer patient whose demise resulted from a morphine overdo...
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1
Political Expediency
Title: Political Expediency Plot: When a call girl’s body is discovered in a dumpster, the chauffeur of an Arab sheikh becomes the prime suspect, b...
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2
Abuse of Power
After a young woman is brutally murdered, Gary Patterson, who has an intellectual disability, admits to the crime, leading the police to believe they ...
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3
Nobody's Fool
Title: Nobody's Fool Plot: Deed reignites a romance with Francesca Rochester, initially oblivious to her ulterior motives as she grapples with her ec...
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4
Everyone's Child
Deed is tasked with making a ruling in a case involving a young boy and his parents. Jason Powell, represented by Jo Mills, suffers from heart disease...
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Health Hazard
Deed is confronted with two challenging cases in his courtroom. One involves a woman who alleges her brain tumor was a result of extensive mobile phon...
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2
Judicial Review
Title: Judicial Scrutiny Plot: Deed is infuriated when a fellow judge shows leniency towards a man found guilty of political crimes, who happens to h...
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3
Conspiracy
Jo Mills takes charge of the prosecution while Brian Cantwell represents the defense in the trial of British MP Alan Roxborough, accused of trying to ...
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4
Economic Imperative
The case involving Diana Hulsey, a single mother battling terminal brain cancer and suing a telecommunications company, comes to a close in Deed's cou...
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1
Lost and Found
Jo Mills intended to take a break from work, but she finds herself drawn to defend a man who fled from trial sixteen years ago after facing attempted ...
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2
Above the Law
Deed finds himself presiding over a case involving three drug dealers charged with a brutal gang murder, facing intense pressure from government offic...
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3
In Defence of Others
Deed presides over a case where a man is accused of murdering a paedophile, but the jury ultimately acquits him. Following his release, the man holds ...
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4
Defence of the Realm
Title: Guardians of the Kingdom Plot: Deed's romantic involvement with a claimant in his court lands him in serious trouble, leaving his brother judg...
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5
Separation of Powers
Deed is presiding over an environmental lawsuit against a company running a massive waste incinerator, which is alleged to have harmed local residents...
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6
Popular Appeal
During a live TV competition, a furious contestant murders another competitor on camera, leading the show's producers to be charged with manslaughter ...
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1
Hard-Gating
Deed interrogates a difficult prison officer regarding the murder of Paul Settle, a young inmate who was fatally stabbed and partially consumed by his...
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2
My Daughter, Right or Wrong
In Deed's court, his daughter Charlie serves as junior counsel for Henry Free, an animal rights activist accused of murder following a fire-bombing at...
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3
Lost Youth
Deed finds himself presiding over a difficult case involving Jo's boyfriend, Marc Thompson. Marc wishes to respect a do-not-resuscitate order for a tw...
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4
Silent Killer
In the courtroom, Deed finds himself presiding over a case brought by a couple challenging their local council regarding a police communications mast ...
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5
One Angry Man
Deed's higher-ups are looking to sideline him and arrange for him to serve on a lengthy jury for a murder trial. In the courtroom, a Ukrainian nanny f...
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6
Heart of Darkness
In court, Jo Mills represents a mother, Marika, who opposes her ex-husband Paul Robson-Alan's request for their child to receive the MMR vaccine. Paul...
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War Crimes (1)
Deed's connection to a case involving a far-right British National Party councilor catches the attention of terrorists who plot to eliminate him with ...
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2
War Crimes (2)
Title: War Crimes (2) Plot: The narrative unfolds further at the war crimes trial in The Hague, where Deed uncovers that the accused is actually a ...
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3
Evidence of Harm (1)
Deed ventures into potentially dangerous territory as he seeks justice for a soldier's family. Jo Mills urges him to examine the withdrawal of Legal A...
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4
Evidence of Harm (2)
Title: Evidence of Harm (2) Plot: Deed investigates the reasons behind the sudden withdrawal of financial support for the soldier’s lawsuit against...
