Crown Court 1972

Overview

Crown Court is a British television courtroom drama produced by Granada Television for the ITV network. The series aired in the early afternoon from 1972 until 1984. Its debut coincided with the year the Crown Court system was established to replace Assize courts and Quarter sessions within the legal system of England and Wales. The program featured cases that were typically presented over the course of three episodes. A distinct element of the show was the conclusion of the third episode, during which a jury composed of ordinary people would reach a verdict based on the evidence presented throughout the proceedings. The cast of the series included actors such as Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, and Derek Hockridge. The show is distinct from other productions sharing similar titles, such as the historical drama The Crown, and is unrelated to entities like Crown Equipment Corporation or Crown Packaging. As a long-running afternoon staple, the series provided viewers with a dramatized look at the legal processes of the British court system during its twelve-year broadcast run.