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

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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] 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. 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. It was eventually found to have breached impartiality guidelines, with the BBC undertaking not to repeat it, syndicate it worldwide or release it on DVD.

a b c Hattenstone, Simon (30 December 2000). "Natural lawman". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media . Retrieved 24 April 2007. But I think there's a very fine line here where I suppose the BBC could theoretically censor or ban something just because a piece of fiction doesn't match with their own political or religious beliefs. White, Roland (14 January 2001). "An honest portrayal? Judge for yourself". The Sunday Times. Times Newspapers. Jeffries, Mark (30 April 2009). "Martin's TV judge Deed and buried". Daily Mirror. MGN . Retrieved 1 May 2009.

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Claridge, Brian (2006). "Why actor Jenny Seagrove would hate to be a barrister". Le Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 February 2008 . Retrieved 24 November 2007. Series titles. The left panel shows Shaw and Seagrove's respective characters in a romantic moment. Complaint A viewer complained that various aspects of the storyline combined to convey the message that the MMR vaccine was harmful to children’s health. Judge John Deed is a British legal drama television series produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One. It was created by G.F. Newman and stars Martin Shaw as Sir John Deed, a High Court judge who tries to seek real justice in the cases before him. It also stars Jenny Seagrove as the barrister Jo Mills, frequently the object of Deed's desire. A pilot episode was broadcast on 9 January 2001, followed by the first full series on 26 November 2001. The sixth and last series concluded on 18 January 2007. The programme then went on an indefinite break after Shaw became involved in another television programme, and he and Seagrove expressed a wish for the format of the series to change before they filmed new episodes. By 2009, the series had officially been cancelled. The six series produced make it the longest-running BBC legal drama.

Keetch, Andrew. "Something Here". Music from the Movies. Archived from the original on 16 November 2006 . Retrieved 5 June 2007. Stephen Roach received the Award of Merit at the 2005 Guild of Television Cameramen Awards for his work on the series. [34] The series was nominated in the Diversity in Drama Production category at the 2006 Screen Nation Awards, though lost to an episode of Doctors. [35] Home release [ edit ]Deans, Jason (13 November 2002). "Green edges ahead in TV tussle". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. 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.

Deans, Jason (12 January 2007). "Viewers seek TV with better taste". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 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. Shepherd, Robert John (12 February 2007). "Region 2 Out This Week". DVD Reviewer . Retrieved 12 June 2007.

Deed sits on a case after Marc tells two parents that it would be in their son's best interests if they did not resuscitate him again, due to his comatose state. Marc's recommendation is challenged by the boy's God-fearing parents, who believe it is not for them to decide whether he lives or dies. Deed learns that Jo and Marc intend to marry. Meanwhile, Deed has to live with the consequences after a boy commits suicide less than 48 hours after he is sentenced by Deed to a two year custodial sentence under the Home Secretary's automatic custodial sentencing guidelines. I don't know if they've been on the BBC but they were very mainstream Hollywood films shown on terrestrial television.

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I agree with you completely. I'm not sure some people realise just how dangerous measles can be. The son of a friend of mine had measles when he was young - before vaccination was available. Although he recovered with no obvious side effects, he died when he was 19 from what proved to be complications caused by childhood measles. Timms, Dominic (6 February 2006). "1.8m turn up for IT Crowd". Media Guardian . Retrieved 27 April 2007. 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. Life is like that. Bad decisions are made and the result is undesirable, and people tend to move on grumbling about the injustice. Things aren't perfect and we don't always get satisfactory endings where the correct message is sent out. It happens. 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