a b "BBC Crime Drama - Judge John Deed - GF Newman Interview". bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 January 2003 . Retrieved 29 April 2007. Wells, Matt (28 November 2001). "ITV admits 'commercial' BBC cannot be beaten". Guardian Unlimited . Retrieved 27 April 2007. Keetch, Andrew. "Something Here". Music from the Movies. Archived from the original on 16 November 2006 . Retrieved 5 June 2007.

Banks-Smith, Nancy (10 January 2001). "Tried and tested". Media Guardian (Guardian News and Media) . Retrieved 18 November 2007.Or any channel for that matter? Because I'm trying to approach this in general terms in how any channel could theoretically restrict artistic expression simply because they don't share the beliefs expressed within a drama. 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. Tetra masts and MND—what is the evidence?" (Press release). MND Association. 30 January 2006. Archived from the original on 13 August 2006 . Retrieved 30 August 2015. {{ cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) The factual accuracy of the series is often criticised by legal professionals and journalists; many of the decisions taken by Deed are unlikely to happen in a real court. The romanticised vision of the court system created by Newman caused a judge to issue a warning to a jury not to let the series influence their view of trials—referring to an episode where Deed flouts rules when called up for jury service. A complaint was made by a viewer about one episode claiming biased and incorrect information about the MMR vaccine, leading the BBC to unilaterally ban repeats of it in its original form. [1] All six series (with the exception of the two banned episodes from Series Five) have been released on DVD in the UK. A couple suffering from motor-neuron disease and cancer sue their local council, believing their condition has been caused by a communications antenna, used by the police, on the roof of their flat. The wife of an Iraqi minister approaches Deed, wishing to sue the British government because the use of depleted uranium by the army in Iraq has caused the deaths of members of her family. Meanwhile, Jo and Marc have set a date for their wedding, adding to the tension between Jo and John.

a b c d Angelini, Sergio. "Judge John Deed (2001-)". Screenonline (British Film Institute) . Retrieved 24 April 2007.Other recurring characters include Deed's rebellious, animal rights activist daughter Charlie (played by Louisa Clein), who is initially a law student but later progresses to the courts; Deed's police friend, deputy assistant commissioner Row Colemore (played by Christopher Cazenove); and his clerk, Rita "Coop" Cooper (played by Barbara Thorn), who is often on hand to temper some of his more radical ideas. Rita "Coop" was involved in many scenes of the show and was shown frequently in Judge John Deed advertisements. The first three series of the programme have a self-contained structure, with a trial reaching its conclusion by the end of an episode. In later years, the series added a serialised format, with stories running over a number of episodes and a greater focus on the personal lives of characters other than Deed, with the main case concluding in each episode. [3] Production [ edit ] Staff (2006). "BBC detective series to be filmed in The Hague". Den Haag. Archived from the original on 12 February 2008 . Retrieved 24 November 2007. Wells, Matt (28 November 2001). "ITV admits 'commercial' BBC cannot be beaten". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media . Retrieved 16 September 2007. Judge John Deed—BBC TV drama 27 January 2006". TIG Public Statements and Documents. Archived from the original on 12 August 2006 . Retrieved 24 April 2007. Scheduled for broadcast on 18 December 2003 but replaced by Crimewatch as a result of the verdict on the Soham murders trial. [1]

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I guess the BBC can show whatever they want, and I do accept the points put forward in this thread about the potential dangers involved if something is presented which may pose a potential risk to public health. A desirable case concerning an on-screen death on a reality television series is mysteriously allocated to Deed, which leads to a clash with the press. Haughton faces a select committee to answer charges of corruption, and Jo pays the price for Deed's crusade. Deed finally confronts the man behind Jo's kidnapping. 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. Shepherd, Robert John (12 February 2007). "Region 2 Out This Week". DVD Reviewer . Retrieved 12 June 2007. 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.

Timms, Dominic (16 January 2006). "Shaw lays down the law". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. a b c Hattenstone, Simon (30 December 2000). "Natural lawman". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media . Retrieved 24 April 2007.

Yes but it is fiction. In real life we will get bad judges who make bad decisions. We see it happen in news reports where people are up in arms over a reported case and they don't agree with the verdict. 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