Judge John Deed Series 5 - Episodes 1 - 4 [DVD]

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Friends and family of three gang members accused of murdering a rival drug dealer terrorise jurors and kill witnesses. As the case nears abandonment, Deed is forced to consider the heretofore unconstitutional option of a juryless trial. After an initial refusal, Jo fights for, and wins, a second chance to adopt Michael. Scheduled for broadcast on 18 December 2003 but replaced by Crimewatch as a result of the verdict on the Soham murders trial. [1] a b "Editorial Complaints Unit - Quarterly Report, July - September 2006" (PDF). bbc.co.uk. BBC. p.2 . Retrieved 31 January 2015.

During a reality TV show one contestant, in an explosion of stress-filled anger, kills another on camera. Judge John Deed hears the trial of the producers, who are charged with manslaughter when its learned psychologists profiled contestants to find those with 'The most entertaining flashpoints'. Moss, Stephen (17 April 2007). "My personal life was a disaster". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media . Retrieved 28 April 2007. Meanwhile, Michael's real father turns up from South Africa, ending Jo's hopes of adoption. Jo starts seeing him, sending John into a jealous rage. He foolishly starts an affair with a Claimant. When Jo discovers, she decides to move to South Africa, Deed must move heaven and earth to stop her... Episode 4 - Defence Of The Realm Deed hears a case that could have potentially disastrous effects for the government's support of the MMR vaccine. Jo forgets to go to her wedding rehearsal and is furious when Deed schedules a meeting on the morning of the ceremony.Series titles. The left panel shows Shaw and Seagrove's respective characters in a romantic moment. The BBC comes to West Herts College". West Herts College. February 2005. Archived from the original on 26 September 2006 . Retrieved 24 April 2007. Timms, Dominic (6 February 2006). "1.8m turn up for IT Crowd". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. As Deed delves deeper and deeper into why funding for the soldier to sue the pharmaceutical company was withdrawn, he makes more and more sinister discoveries. It is then that the forces of reaction move against him to stop him any way they can.

Adalian, Josef (24 October 2004). " 'Law' man cases nets (Chernuchin adapting BBC's 'Deed' for NBC)". Variety. Reed Business Information . Retrieved 24 April 2007. An MI5 informant is on trial for causing grievous bodily harm to his wife and Deed is pressured by the Lord Chancellor's Department and Police Commissioner Row Colemore to release the man, but Deed refuses without investigating the matter further. He conducts a Newton hearing, hearing evidence and acting as his own jury. This causes a clash with Sir Ian Rochester of the LCD (with whose wife Deed is having an affair). Deed also sits on the case of date rape against three men.a b c d Angelini, Sergio. "Judge John Deed (2001-)". Screenonline (British Film Institute) . Retrieved 24 April 2007. Meanwhile, Rufus Barron provides evidence that the Home Secretary accepted a bribe on a defence contract. But when the evidence goes missing Neil Haughton insists Deed is impeached... Episode 6 - Popular Appeal Deans, Jason (13 November 2002). "Green edges ahead in TV tussle". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. A never-successfully-convicted child sex abuser is killed while in prison, and the accused claims a defence of preventing future abuses. Jo meets Michael's real father, who wants to return to South Africa with her. Everard hears the case of an adopted child who raped his teacher. Deed risks his career by sleeping with a claimant.

A GP stands trial for the murder of a patient when it is revealed he left everything to her in his will. Though the jury finds her not guilty, the doctor insists to Deed that she did kill her patient, despite an expert witness stating that was not possible. The Lord Chancellor's Department continues surveillance of Deed when it suspects he is having an affair with the doctor. Meanwhile, Charlie becomes involved in the case of an HIV-positive mother who refuses to have her child tested, and seeks her father's help in the matter. Presumably because of the "message" that it is seen to be pushing (according to the regulator). Imagine if, during the 70's, the BBC had broadcast a drama that was sympathetic towards the IRA and its aims. It would still be a fictional drama, but imagine the outcry.

Thomas, Liz (27 February 2007). "Sentence hangs over Judge John Deed". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Ltd . Retrieved 24 April 2007. BBC announces January first showings in HD". HDTV UK. 15 December 2006. Archived from the original on 4 January 2007 . Retrieved 24 April 2007. Deans, Jason (18 February 2005). "Appetite for slimming drama remains healthy". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. Robins, Jon (23 January 2007). "Primetime drama—the verdict on TV lawyers". The Times. London: Times Newspapers . Retrieved 28 April 2007.