Judge John Deed 2001
What is Judge John Deed?
"Judge John Deed" is a British legal drama television series produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One. The series follows the work of a High Court judge, played by Martin Shaw, as he tries to seek real justice in the cases before him.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 26, 2001
- Last aired
- Jan 18, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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"Judge John Deed" is a British legal drama television series produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One. The series follows the work of a High Court judge, played by Martin Shaw, as he tries to seek real justice in the cases before him. The show features a supporting cast, including Jenny Seagrove as a barrister. A pilot episode was broadcast on 9 January 2001, marking the beginning of the series. The programme consists of multiple series, with the sixth and final series concluding on 18 January 2007. After this point, the series went on an indefinite break.
Should you watch it?
“A High Court judge seeks real justice in the courtroom while navigating complex personal dynamics.”
- Features a compelling lead performance by Martin Shaw as Sir John Deed
- Explores intriguing legal and judicial cases
- The series went on an indefinite break after its sixth series
- Limited availability of overarching plot details in standard summaries
Watch it if you enjoy British legal dramas focusing on a judge seeking real justice.
Contains drama, crime, and war and politics themes suitable for viewers interested in legal television series.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Rough Justice Nov 26, 2001
- E2 Duty of Care Dec 3, 2001
- E3 Appropriate Response Dec 10, 2001
- E4 Hidden Agenda Dec 17, 2001
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Political Expediency Nov 21, 2002
- E2 Abuse of Power Nov 28, 2002
- E3 Nobody's Fool Dec 12, 2002
- E4 Everyone's Child Dec 19, 2002
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Health Hazard Nov 27, 2003
- E2 Judicial Review Dec 4, 2003
- E3 Conspiracy Dec 11, 2003
- E4 Economic Imperative Jan 26, 2004
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Lost and Found Jan 13, 2005
- E2 Above the Law Jan 20, 2005
- E3 In Defence of Others Jan 27, 2005
- E4 Defence of the Realm Feb 3, 2005
- E5 Separation of Powers Feb 10, 2005
- E6 Popular Appeal Feb 17, 2005
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Hard-Gating Jan 6, 2006
- E2 My Daughter, Right or Wrong Jan 13, 2006
- E3 Lost Youth Jan 20, 2006
- E4 Silent Killer Jan 27, 2006
- E5 One Angry Man Feb 3, 2006
- E6 Heart of Darkness Feb 10, 2006
Frequently asked questions
When did Judge John Deed first broadcast?
A pilot episode was broadcast on 9 January 2001, followed by the first full series on 26 November 2001.
Who created the television series?
The series was created by G.F. Newman.
Who stars in the lead role?
Martin Shaw stars as Sir John Deed, a High Court judge.
When did the series conclude?
The sixth and last series concluded on 18 January 2007.
Which network produced and aired the show?
It was produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One.