Crown Court
Crown Court

Crown Court

1972 13 Seasons 327 Episodes ⭐ 5.7 Drama

Crown Court is an afternoon television courtroom drama produced by Granada Television for the ITV network that ran from 1972, when the Crown Court system replaced Assize courts and Quarter sessions in the legal system of England and Wales, to 1984.

Crown Court is an afternoon television courtroom drama produced by Granada Television for the ITV network that ran from 1972, when the Crown Court system replaced Assize courts and Quarter sessions in the legal system of England and Wales, to 1984.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Doctor's Neglect? (1)

Mr Simpson was admitted to hospital following a car crash in Fulchester. He was examined by doctors and treated for mino

EP 2

Doctor's Neglect? (2)

EP 3

Doctor's Neglect? (3)

EP 4

Liberman v Savage (1)

Wealthy Property developer Emmanuel Lieberman is trying to evict his former fiancé Delia Savage from an exclusive penth

EP 5

Liberman v Savage (2)

Ms Savage's evidence appears to suggest that her relationship with Mark Lieberman was platonic and that his presence in

EP 6

Liberman v Savage (3)

On the final day the live-in maid Florence Ferguson is called to give evidence, as is Lieberman's son Mark.

EP 7

Regina v Lord (1)

Helen Lord, a maths teacher at Fulchester's John Fordhurst secondary school, is accused of wounding a police officer wit

EP 8

Regina v Lord (2)

EP 9

Regina v Lord (3)

EP 10

Regina v Bryant (1)

Following an armed raid by four masked men on a Fulchester bank in which £30,000 was stolen, local villain Harry Bryant

EP 11

Regina v Bryant (2)

EP 12

Regina v Bryant (3)

EP 13

Euthanasia: Regina v Webb (1)

EP 14

Euthanasia: Regina v Webb (2)

EP 15

Euthanasia: Regina v Webb (3)

EP 16

Regina v Vennings & Vennings (1)

EP 17

Regina v Vennings & Vennings (2)

EP 18

Regina v Vennings & Vennings (3)

EP 19

The Eleventh Commandment (1)

EP 20

The Eleventh Commandment (2)

EP 21

The Eleventh Commandment (3)

EP 22

A Genial Man: Regina v Bolton (1)

EP 23

A Genial Man: Regina v Bolton (2)

EP 24

A Genial Man: Regina v Bolton (3)

EP 25

Espionage (1)

EP 26

Espionage (2)

EP 27

Espionage (3)

EP 28

Conspiracy: Regina v Luckhurst and Sawyer (1)

EP 29

Conspiracy: Regina v Luckhurst and Sawyer (2)

One of the accused, Trevor Luckhurst, takes the witness stand, but his behaviour doesn't help his case.

EP 30

Conspiracy: Regina v Luckhurst and Sawyer (3)

In his summing up, the defence barrister James Elliot QC accuses the night watchman of extreme anti-left wing bias. Coul

EP 31

Who is Benedetto Trovato? Regina v Starkie (1)

EP 32

Who is Benedetto Trovato? Regina v Starkie (2)

EP 33

Who is Benedetto Trovato? Regina v Starkie (3)

EP 34

Criminal Libel: Regina v Maitland (1)

EP 35

Criminal Libel: Regina v Maitland (2)

EP 36

Criminal Libel: Regina v Maitland (3)

EP 37

The Medium: Regina v Purbeck (1)

EP 38

The Medium: Regina v Purbeck (2)

EP 39

The Medium: Regina v Purbeck (3)

EP 40

The Open Invitation

EP 41

Beggar on Horseback

EP 42

The Night for Country Dancing

EP 43

Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook

EP 44

The Judgement of Soloman

EP 45

Destruct, Destruct

EP 98

Good and Faithful Friends

EP 99

Strange Past

EP 100

On Impulse

EP 103

The Messenger Boy

EP 105

Winklers

EP 106

The Alb of St. Honoratus

EP 107

Cover Up

EP 108

Beloved Alien

Doubt is thrown on Emma Lakeland's account about being held captive by Grigori Petrov, as she could have escaped. Inspec

EP 109

Arson

EP 112

The Quest

EP 113

A Difference in Style

EP 115

The Personator

EP 116

Two in the Mind of One

EP 117

The Murder Monitor

EP 118

Who Cares

EP 119

Saboteur

EP 120

The Trees

EP 121

Bad Day at Black Cape

EP 122

The Mad, Mad Man

EP 123

Contempt of Court

EP 124

Possessed

EP 125

The Also Ran

EP 126

Take Back Your Mink

EP 127

Light the Blue Touch-Paper

EP 128

The Healing Hand

EP 129

The Obsession

EP 130

My Mother Said I Never Should...

EP 1

Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 1

George Robins is a second hand car dealer and well-known ladies man. He has disappeared. Blood stains were found at his

EP 2

Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 2

Detective Inspector Robert takes the stand to describe the investigation into the disappearance of George Robins and the

EP 3

Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 3

Defendant Harold Barnes alleges that George Robins is still alive. Prosecutor Jonathan Fry QC causes a stir when he call

EP 4

Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 1

The spurned lover of a Church of England clergyman is accused of blackmail after threatening to expose their affair unle

EP 5

Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 2

When Rev. Frank Warrender gives contradicting evidence, Charles Lotterby asks the judge to treat him as hostile witness.

EP 6

Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 3

Following Janet Brewer's revelations about her health and her breakdown, the judge turns down Barry Deeley's request to

EP 7

Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 1

A military historian has been accused of libel by a British Army Major following the publication of a book on the Britis

EP 8

Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 2

Morton Lass, an American tank commander seconded to Hill 329 claims that Major Fitton begged to leave with him. A second

EP 9

Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 3

Radio operator Corporal Batley, who was believed to have died on Hill 329 makes a shock appearance in court. He has now

EP 10

Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 1

Fulchester's notorious Curl brothers are accused of demanding money with menaces and GBH. The court will hear that the b

EP 11

Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 2

The second day of the trial of brothers George and Arnold Curl. The pair are accused of running a Fulchester protection

EP 12

Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 3

Facing a second day under cross examination, George Curl claims he found religion while in Reading Gaol. However his bro

EP 13

A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 1

Town Hall corruption is exposed in this case, as two employees of Fulchester Borough Council are charged with fraudulent

EP 14

A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 2

Councilor John Fairley is cross examined by Jonathan Fry QC. The previous day he accused Margaret Crawley of failing to

EP 15

A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 3

The trial of councillor Charles Baker and his former secretary Margaret Crawley took a dramatic turn when she refused to

EP 16

Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 1

Before his death a year ago, a renowned artist wrote a will in which he bequeathed his estate to his favourite model, Ro

EP 17

Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 2

Graphologist Mr Pascoe gives evidence on behalf defendant Rose Messiter and can not rule out that Martin Emsworth's writ

EP 18

Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 3

Rose Messiter is cross examined by Helen Tate. She accuses Messiter of being a witness to the original Will and wouldn't

EP 19

A Crime In Prison - Regina v Ager and Lanigan : Part 1

A prison officer at Fulchester's Park Moor Prison is charged with accepting bribes to smuggle a number of prohibited ite

EP 20

A Crime in Prison: Regina v Ager and Lanigan: Part 2

Detective Inspector Barber returns to the stand to give details of the arrest of Prison Officer Robert Agar. Angela Merc

EP 21

A Crime in Prison: Regina vs. Ager and Lanigan: Part 3

On the final day of the trial, Prison Officer Robert Ager takes the stand. in his own defence. Barrister Barry Deeley ma

EP 22

Infanticide or Murder?: Part 1

A 15 year old schoolgirl has given birth to an illegitimate baby. Within a week of the birth, the body of the baby has b

EP 23

Infanticide or Murder?: Part 2

Dominic Collins is cross examined by barrister Helen Tate. He maintains he did not strangle the baby and was it dead whe

EP 24

Infanticide or Murder?: Part 3

The previous day ended sensationally with both Dominic Collins' wife and daughter confessing to killing the baby. Barris

EP 25

Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 1

A 21 year old man has been blinded after an attacker flung acid into his face. Was the attack carried out by his own cou

EP 26

Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 2

Alan Collings fiancee Pauline Ellis gives evidence about the long running feud between the father's Alan and Brian and h

EP 27

Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 3

Brian Collings faces a second day in the dock. The prosecution revealed that Brian had a newspaper picture of Pauline El

EP 28

Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 1

The effects of hallucinogenic drugs provide a theme in this case. Peta Best, a leading sixties fashion photographer, has

EP 29

Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 2

Photographer Alleyn Griffin gives evidence about Natasha Marlowe erratic behaviour at the party. Marlowe takes the stand

EP 30

Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 3

Natasha Marlow is cross examinined by Jonathan Fry QC after it was revealed she threatened to kill Peta Best while high

EP 31

The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 1

A pensioner is mugged in a dark alley. two young black men are identified as the muggers in a local youth club. However,

EP 32

The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 2

P.C. Kershaw takes the stand to give details of the arrest of the two defendants. With Mrs Palmer evidence tainted there

EP 33

The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 3

While giving evidence in his defence, John Dempsey claimed that PC Kershaw saw the university student as a black activis

EP 34

Love Thy Neighbour: Part 1

A man is left paralyzed after being shot on his own doorstep following an argument about a betting slip. Two brothers li

EP 35

Love Thy Neighbour: Part 2

The first day's proceedings came to halt when prosecution witness Madge Gorman failed to show. When Mrs. Gorman appears,

EP 36

Love Thy Neighbour: Part 3

Martin Thornton, the older of two brothers, claims that far from the being the perpetrators of the shooting he and broth

EP 37

The Death of Dracula: Part 1

Count Alucard, a Dracula-themed illusionist, is shot dead on stage when a stunt involving a gun goes horribly wrong. His

EP 38

The Death of Dracula: Part 2

Lingerie model Kathleen Nolan gives evidence of the events leading to the death of Norman Mattson, at the 501 Club. Rita

EP 39

The Death of Dracula: Part 3

Rita Mattson is cross examined by James Elliot QC. She is rattled when he claims her husband was threatening to leave he

EP 40

Wise Child: Part 1

A wealthy industrialist who made his fortune in African mining projects has died and left his fortune to his widow and t

EP 41

Wise Child: Part 2

Lady Crittenden is cross examined by Stephen Harvesty following her admission, in court, that Lapointe is the maiden nam

EP 42

Wise Child: Part 3

Stephen Harvesty calls Antoine Mbula of the legal department of the Diplomatic Mission of Zaire in an attempt to resolve

EP 43

Beware of the Dog: Part 1

A night security firm stands accused of attacking a young courting couple with dogs and truncheons after they had entere

EP 44

The Hon. Mr. Justice Craig

Barrister John Lloyd attempts to show victims Annabel Nelson and Derek Latimer as radicals who were deliberating trespas

EP 45

Beware of the Dog: Part 3

Barrister John Lloyd claims Transecure employees were provoked by the young couple. The judge refuses to drop the case a

EP 46

Theft By Necessity

A retired lawyer decides to defend himself in court after he is charged with shoplifting.

EP 47

The Gilded Cage: Part 1

An estranged wife has accused her husband of rape. The husband denies the charge and claims that his wife has made up th

EP 48

The Gilded Cage: Part 2

Mr. Cross makes a controversial submission; that a husband can not be charged with the unlawful imprisonment or the rape

EP 49

Credibility Gap: Part 1

A construction company building a suspension bridge is being sued for compensation by the wife of a workman who has been

EP 50

Credibility Gap: Part 2

Managing Director of the Porton Construction Charles Porton attempts to defend the high mortality rate at his firm. Geor

EP 51

Credibility Gap: Part 3

George Walker attempts to shift blame when it is revealed that the shed with the safety belts was locked on Charles Port

EP 52

The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 1

A militant trade union activist is accused of stirring up trouble on a picket line outside a newspaper headquarters. The

EP 53

The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 2

The judge rejects Charles Lotterby's request to make this a political trial and ask political questions. He then asks Sg

EP 54

The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 3

Political agitator Donald Dowd spends a second day in the witness box cross examined by Andrew Logan QC. The barrister a

EP 55

Intent to Kill: Part 1

A gang of four criminals have raided a warehouse and a night-watchman has been shot and seriously wounded. Two of the ga

EP 56

Intent to Kill: Part 2

Barrister Helen Tate attempts cast doubt on evidence given by nightwatchman Joseph Pearson. She maintains his evidence m

EP 57

Intent to Kill: Part 3

Albert Duffy claims he is a changed man since his first child was born while he was in jail. Although he doesn't deny he

EP 58

There Was a Little Girl: Part 1

Fiona Gray is charged with arson after setting fire to her estranged husband's house. As her children were in the house

EP 59

There Was a Little Girl: Part 2

During Rick Gray's evidence he reveals that living with his wife was like living with a small child. Gilbert Brinsley, w

EP 60

There Was a Little Girl: Part 3

Prosecuter John Lloyd dismissed claims that Fiona Gray was an automaton and unaware of her actions in burning down her h

EP 61

A View to Matrimony: Part 1

Archie McNeil is a bigamist. He married three women under Islamic Law in Somalia, where he has business interests, and a

EP 62

A View to Matrimony: Part 2

When Agnes McNeill interrupted the court, it was then discovered that she was yet another woman claiming to be the wife

EP 63

A View to Matrimony: Part 3

Archie McNeill gives evidence claim and to be a strict Muslim thus voiding the bigamy charge against him. The woman were

EP 64

Settling a Score: Part 1

Fulchester United's star striker Arnie Campbell's career is over following a foul by Porthampton City's hard-man defende

EP 65

Settling a Score: Part 2

John Lloyd accuses Fulchester striker Kevin Lewis of injuring team mate Arnie Campbell. He denies telling associate Tere

EP 66

Settling a Score: Part 3

Porthampton City manager George Lomax gives evidence for Johnny Bates by playing down his hard man reputation. Journalis

EP 67

To Catch a Thief : Part 1

EP 68

To Catch A Thief (Part 2)

Erika Brabazon is cross examined by Charles Lotterby. He queries Ronald Halsey's outburst, in court, that she was "fitti

EP 69

To Catch A Thief (Part 3)

Ronald Halsey is cross examined about his finances, at the time of the robbery. It is said he owed Erika Brabazon £90 f

EP 70

Patch's Patch : Part 1

Fulchester builder Benjamin Patch is accused of fraud. He became a national celebrity when he devised a revolutionary sc

EP 71

Patch's Patch: Part 2

Acting has his counsel Benjamin Patch starts to cross examine Superintendent James from the Fraud Squad. Patch attempts

EP 72

Patch's Patch: Part 3

Patch is warned about intimidating his former secretary Rachel Mackintosh. Taking the stand he puts all the blame on dir

EP 73

Who Was Kate Greer? : Part 1

The wife of a university lecturer stands accused of perjury and perverting the course of justice. At a previous trial, s

EP 74

Who Was Kate Greer: Part 2

Wrongfully convicted of stealing a valuable vase, Celia Alcott takes the stand. With Professor Archer committing suicide

EP 75

Who Was Kate Greer: Part 3

Winifred Archer gives evidence and admits that the relationship with her husband was rocky but was unaware he killed him

EP 76

A Right to Life: Part 1

A doctor, and the mental institute at which he works, are being sued for damages by a young woman. Whilst living as a p

EP 77

A Right to Life: Part 2

Prof. Esmond Seagrave counters Dr. Paul Richards' argument that anyone who has a IQ under 85 should be sterilised. The g

EP 78

A Right to Life: Part 3

Dr. Paul Richards defends his actions in giving Sarah Abbs an abortion. He claims she was violent and he'd gave her a st

EP 79

The Inner Circle: Part 1

The Sunday Nation newspaper, and one of its leading reporters, are being sued for libel after describing a psychotherapy

EP 80

The Inner Circle: Part 2

During Manubhai Gupta evidence he admits to donating £35,000, to the group. At the highest level funds were raised for

EP 81

The Inner Circle: Part 3

Mrs. Peacock attempts to explain the benefit of the Open Box community and how they helped her following a nervous break

EP 82

The Black Poplar: Part 1

A Fulchester lady is accused of attempted murder after shooting a council worker who was felling a rare Black Poplar tre

EP 83

The Black Poplar: Part 2

Jonathan Fry QC is attempting to put forward, against Mrs Tressman's wishes, a plea of automatism. Mrs Tressman outlines

EP 84

The Black Poplar: Part 3

Pauline Tressman demanded to plead guilty rather than have Dr. Mary Ryden give evidence. Counsel changed her mind and th

EP 85

The Open Invitation: Part 1

Maureen Sellers is accused of kidnapping a baby which had been left in its pram outside a Fulchester supermarket. She cl

EP 86

The Open Invitation: Part 2

Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Whatmore is subpoenaed by the prosecution to give evidence about Maureen Sellers. He reveals ho

EP 87

The Open Invitation: Part 3

Maureen Sellars denies, that when she wheeled a way the pram, she was kidnapping the baby. Probation Officer Hilda Day p

EP 88

Beggar on Horseback: Part 1

The Personnel Manager of a metal factory is accused of stealing a coat belonging to the Managing Director. The prosecuti

EP 89

Beggar on Horseback: Part 2

Philip Samkins, the former owner of Wright-Samkins Metals Ltd is cross examined. What started as a simple theft has now

EP 90

Beggar on Horseback: Part 3

Graham Erringburn is called to give evidence. Erringburn denies taking the coat and claims he only picked it up in error

EP 91

The Night for Country Dancing: Part 1

Barbara Airey is a hairdresser earning £1500 a year according to her tax returns. How, then, does she afford her lavish

EP 92

The Night for Country Dancing: Part 2

Arthur Moore, Mrs Airey's lover for the last ten years gives evidence and claims he gave her £2,500 a year and is the f

EP 93

The Night for Country Dancing: Part 3

Barbara Airey gives her evidence and tries to explain away her three lovers and their gifts worth £10,000 a year. The p

EP 94

Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 1

A ten year old girl has accused a man of groping her as she made her way past his seat in the cinema. However, it is the

EP 95

Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 2

Geoffrey Hainton's agent Michael Lawford-Brown gives evidence and claims he overheard Grace Moresby demanding £100. Bar

EP 96

Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 3

Grace Moresby claims Geoffrey Hainton offered her £100 to keep quiet about a sexual assault. The prosecution, however,

EP 97

My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 1

A Fulchester man is accused of dumping thousands of gallons of toxic waste from Fulchester Metals Ltd into a quarry, but

EP 98

My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 2

Mr. Justice Craig calls Severn Quarry gate man Bill Narraway to answer questions about the poisonous liquid waste. Narra

EP 99

My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 3

Martha Cousins claims that co-conspirator Michael Mayes told her that the 2,000 gallons waste in his tank was not toxic

EP 100

The Judgement of Solomon: Part 1

An African couple are accused of deliberately trying to run over the man who, for the past nine years, has been the fost

EP 101

The Judgement of Solomon: Part 2

Peggy Hathaway is cross examined by Haverstock Brown QC after she claimed she was persecuted by Thuo Kamuny who she clai

EP 102

The Judgement of Solomon: Part 3

Chege Mwangi who was a passenger, in the car that ran down, William Hathaway is cross examined. Mirika Kamuny denies try

EP 103

Destruct, Destruct: Part 1

A 13 year old boy is charged with the murder of his 12 year old pal after suffocating him with a plastic bag. Was there

EP 104

Destruct, Destruct: Part 2

Martha Ainsworth reads disturbing entries from her son's diary. Child psychiatrist Dr. Chisolm gives details of a report

EP 105

Destruct, Destruct: Part 3

Philip Ainsworth's father gives an unflattering account of the child's odd behaviour. He noted the boy seemed to want to

EP 106

Public Lives: Part 1

A theatre production company is charged with breaching obscenity laws following the performance of a play at the Fulches

EP 107

Public Lives: Part 2

Actress Mandy Jenkins tells how she was sacked from "Public Lives" when she claimed the play became obscene. Author E.W.

EP 108

Public Lives: Part 3

Jeremy Williams continues giving evidence, in his defence, and denies making an indecent or obscene production. Michael

EP 109

The Thunderbolts: Part 1

After previously being convicted of assaulting a police officer, the leader of The Thunderbolts, a local motorcycle gang

EP 110

The Thunderbolts: Part 2

Thunderbolts gang member John Tucker claims that Sgt. Goss disliked bikers and harassed them on a regular basis. John Ll

EP 111

The Thunderbolts: Part 3

Gratten St Peters resident Francis Larwood and Sgt. Goss's pregnant daughter Susan give character references on his beha

EP 112

Treason: Part 1

A Belgian mercenary soldier is charged with treason after leading an uprising in Santa Isabella, a small British depende

EP 113

Treason: Part 2

Special Branch officer Det. Chief Supt. Lane explains the reasons behind arrest of mercenary George Clement, in Fulchest

EP 114

Treason: Part 3

Clement tells the court how the raid on Santa Isobella was botched. He adds that he can't be charged with treason becaus

EP 115

A Stab in the Front: Part 1

Following an argument at a summer barbecue in Fulchester, a lady guest, Mrs Lawlor, is attacked by the hostess, Mrs Blan

EP 116

A Stab in the Front: Part 2

Neighbour Mr. Curtis tells of swingers party's at the Blandford home. Miss Tate counters that he only turned against the

EP 117

A Stab in the Front: Part 3

Christine Blandford's husband Douglas gives evidence in her defence but denies his wife knew about his affair with Marga

EP 118

Just Good Friends: Part 1

An author is accused of blackmail after writing a book titled 'Just Good Friends?' in which he claimed that the close re

EP 119

Just Good Friends: Part 2

Miss Stella Pickford, the secretary of J.P. Garford, gives evidence about her dealings with Nigel Beaumont. She claims B

EP 120

Just Good Friends: Part 3

Nigel Beaumont is called to give evidence and wanted to highlight the hypocrisy of the previous generation. He says Sir

EP 121

To Suffer a Witch: Part 1

Just minutes before his death through illness, Charles Laker told his doctor that he believed he had been cursed. Adelai

EP 122

To Suffer a Witch: Part 2

Anne Silk tells how maidens, of the Fulchester Witchcraft Coven, are expected to part in sex orgies. Adelaide Vincent pu

EP 123

To Suffer a Witch: Part 3

Adelaide Vincent claims she is not a witch and only in it for the money. She also denies that she has been involved in a

EP 124

Hit and Miss: Part 1

In the village of Chelton, just outside Fulchester, an elderly man is knocked off his bicycle and killed by a speeding g

EP 125

Hit and Miss: Part 2

Forensic scientist Dr. Angus Roberts confirms the paint specs, at the crash, came from a Mercedes 350SL. Henry Burnett g

EP 126

Hit and Miss: Part 3

Henry Burnett's private secretary Vera Emberton gives her employer, an alibi, for the time of the accident while directo

EP 127

No Spoiling: Part 1

A stressed mother is accused of attempting to murder her 14 month old son after he is admitted to Fulchester General Hos

EP 128

No Spoiling: Part 2

Archibald Webster, of the Social Services, tells the court that Sheena had pleaded for help after admitting losing self

EP 129

No Spoiling: Part 3

Sheena Smithson fled court following provocation from prosecutor Helen Tate, who attempted to use a violent incident whi

EP 130

The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 1

Jack Smith is an aging ex-convict with a string of convictions. He appears to have formed a Fagin-like relationship with

EP 131

The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 2

Ernest Richards details his dispute with Smith and the boy. Jeremy Parsons QC counters that Richards has served jail tim

EP 132

The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 3

Jack Smith gives his evidence and explains how he became Leo's guardian. Smith states Leo is 9-years-old and under the a

EP 133

Robin and his Juliet: Part 1

School teacher Juliet Tomlin is accused of indecently assaulting one of her 15 year old pupils. She denies the charge, b

EP 134

Robin and His Juliet: Part 2

John Gilroy became suspicious of his son Robin when he saw a change in his character. He later learned he had become too

EP 135

Robin and His Juliet: Part 3

Dr. Eva Penny cautions that some of Robin's account maybe fantasy. Teacher Juliet Tomlin takes the stand denying they ha

EP 136

The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 1

An Argentinian cattle rancher is suing a Scottish beef farmer after buying a bull for a record price at a Fulchester cat

EP 137

The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 2

Gus Enderby tells how Angelos Da Costa conspired with him to rig the auction for Colonel Ulrick McIver's bull which cost

EP 138

The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 3

Vetinary surgeon Michael Shipton confirms that the bull was fertile at the time of his sale. Barry Deeley queries his im

EP 139

A Message to Ireland: Part 1

An acclaimed political author stands accused of the rare crime of 'incitement to disaffection', in other words, encourag

EP 140

A Message to Ireland: Part 2

Trooper Dugdale maintains that visiting defendant Parfitt was the catalyst for his and Ronald Fisk's desertion. Major Hu

EP 141

A Message to Ireland: Part 3

Author Arthur Charles Parfitt defends "Trespass Under Arms" and denies the charge of Sedition. His aim was to highlight

EP 142

No Smoke Without Fire: Part 1

EP 143

No Smoke Without Fire: Part 2

Edward Bennington's former wife Jocelyn gives evidence of his violent ranges and bouts of jealousy. Mrs. Nellie Kent tel

EP 144

No Smoke Without Fire: Part 3

EP 145

Conduct Prejudicial: Part 1

A Royal Air Force squadron leader is accused of spying, a serious charge which carries life imprisonment. After crashing

EP 146

Conduct Prejudicial: Part 2

EP 147

Conduct Prejudicial: Part 3

EP 148

Tables of the Heart: Part 1

EP 149

Tables of the Heart: Part 2

EP 150

Tables of the Heart: Part 3

EP 151

Murder Most Foul

EP 1

The Dogs : Part 1

After suspecting that irregular betting patterns had taken place at a greyhound stadium, bookmaker Ronald Charles refuse

EP 2

The Dogs: Part 2

Dog track cashier Doreen Tring explains how the accused, Bill Broad was blocking the window so nobody else could place a

EP 3

The Dogs: Part 3

Bill Broad tells the court that Oakmoor was a minor betting scam, to get even with the bookie but too many people came t

EP 4

Further Charges : Part 1

A Fulchester man has pleaded guilty to obtaining money by deception but now faces a more serious charge of arson, which

EP 5

Further Charges: Part 2

Peter Elgar's former business partner Gerald Stroud is called as a surprise witness. Elgar told him his landlord was goi

EP 6

Further Charges: Part 3

Jeremy Parsons QC queries Peter Elgar over the 5 gallon drum ,of petrol, found in the back of his shop. Mr. Justice Mitc

EP 7

Hidden Scars: Part 1

The bursar of a charitable school for epileptics is accused of misusing its funds by making a risky investment, and usin

EP 8

Hidden Scars: Part 2

Sir Richard Cresswell gives evidence unaware his wife, Lady Virginia has let slip that it was she who advised the defend

EP 9

Hidden Scars: Part 3

Major James Fowkes says charitable money could be given to his disabled daughter. His wife says he told her got the mone

EP 10

With Menaces : Part 1

Pakistani housing landlord Muhammed Aslam is accused of demanding money with menaces from a number of illegal immigrants

EP 11

With Menaces: Part 2

Fisherman Thomas Wheeler tells, the court, how Mohammed Aslam asked him to bring in eight illegal immigrants. The price

EP 12

With Menaces: Part 3

Mohammed Aslam is forced to explain a two year jail sentence he served in Pakistan. Marcus Golding asks why he waited th

EP 13

Do Your Worst: Part 1

Following relegation Fulchester Rovers manager Aleksander Gruda is sacked. However he claims players Skelhorne, McIver a

EP 14

Do Your Worst: Part 2

Barney Skelhorn's ex-wife Margaret tells how she overheard the three players discussing how they would have to be carefu

EP 15

Do Your Worst: Part 3

Prosecuter Sara Lewis highlights the discipline issues the three Fulchester United players had with their manager. Apple

EP 16

Flight of the Lapwing: Part 1

After surviving the crash of a light aircraft in which two passengers were killed, the pilot of the aircraft is suing a

EP 17

Flight of the Lapwing: Part 2

Alfred Donahue from the investigation team says that there was a carbon monoxide leak in the cabin which would brought o

EP 18

Flight of the Lapwing: Part 3

Mrs. Simon gives a scathing attack on Edward Cummings. She says she was aware he was prone to epileptic fits. So after t

EP 19

The Getaway: Part 1

Phil McDowell has been deserted by his wife and daughter, has been sacked from his job as a bank clerk and is now on tri

EP 20

The Getaway: Part 2

Fiona Sumner, the 14-year-old girl the defendant allegedly abducted tells the court that McDowell wanted break the recor

EP 21

The Getaway: Part 3

Philip McDowell's son Robert tells the court the drive to Scotland was Fiona Sumner's idea. She wanted to visit her fath

EP 22

The Woman Least Likely: Part 1

Irene Rutland faces charges of theft, criminal damage and wounding a police officer. The officer was called to a restaur

EP 23

The Woman Least Likely: Part 2

Linda Brightson accuses the defendant of taking her handbag at the Carpenter's Arms. Mrs. Rutland denies the charge, cla

EP 24

The Woman Least Likely: Part 3

Irene Rutland, attempts to get the two assault charges dropped, by saying she was unaware she was arrested when she hit

EP 25

A Case of Murder: Part 1

Charles Oldbury died in the bathroom of the old people's home where he lived. Dr. Fulmer who attended the scene thought

EP 26

A Case of Murder: Part 2

The Judge tells the jury to disregard the implication made by the defence that Dr. Fulmer is to blame. Insp. McGovern di

EP 27

A Case of Murder: Part 3

Margaret Povey stuns the court when she admits that Leonard Saxton, the main benefactor of Charles Oldbury's Will was he

EP 28

The Assault on Choga Sar: Part 1

Two mountaineers died in an unsuccessful attempt to scale the Choga Sar in the Himalayas. That ill-fated expedition is n

EP 29

The Assault on Choga Sar: Part 2

Dr. Abel tells the court about the benefits of oxygen at altitude but refuses to be drawn on Dennis Wainright's case. Ca

EP 30

The Assault on Choga Sar: Part 3

Joseph Berenson says climber Stephen McPhail had been dead for days despite a lack of evidence. John Lloyd accuses Bowma

EP 31

Duress: Part 1

James Mallard signed a confession admitting that he had stolen a car belonging to his doctor with whom he and his family

EP 32

Duress: Part 2

Det. Sgt. Charles Atrass continues under cross examination. The defence claims there was no evidence to hold James Malla

EP 33

Duress: Part 3

The court erupts when James Mallard and his mother are caught using sign language to bypass the rule of law. Mallard's f

EP 34

30,000 Pieces of Silver: Part 1

Rock musician Lance Porter is suing his father Reverend Fortescue Porter in a civil case. He composed a rock opera calle

EP 35

30,000 Pieces of Silver: Part 2

Business adviser Charles Plenderbooth witnessed Lance and his father talking about the copyright and royalties and getti

EP 36

30,000 Pieces of Silver: Part 3

Charity boss Mrs. Harper-Frost says the vicar was a friend and gave her control of his son's work prior to the meeting b

EP 64

Triangle: Part 1

Terence Finlay was stabbed to death at the house where he lodged with Beryl Jackson and Gerald Prosser. Only one - or bo

EP 65

Triangle: Part 2

Beryl Jackson admits she was a former prostitute and Gerald Prosser was her pimp. Charles Lotterby claims Terence Findla

EP 66

Triangle: Part 3

Gerald Prosser says Jackson and Finlay lived as a couple until he moved in as a lodger. Jackson bled Finlay dry and when

EP 67

Victims Of Prejudice : Part 1

Wealthy local personality Malcolm Winfield was mugged walking through a park late at night with Ronald Hamilton whom he

EP 70

Baby Farm: Part 1

Sylvia Spencer visited Dr. Jonathan Francis seeking to terminate her pregnancy - she had been deserted by her boyfriend

EP 71

Baby Farm: Part 2

After years of trouble conceiving, Dr. Francis suggested adoption to Mrs. Hine. He later told her that the girl who woul

EP 72

Baby Farm: Part 3

Dr. Francis denies that Sylvia Spencer's baby was dependent on £2,000. Counsel says he refused to abort Sylvia's baby s

EP 112

Strange Past: Part 1

On Valentine's Day in 1956 a young woman and alleged witch - Olive Rudy - was found dead in a field, the victim of an ap

EP 113

Strange Past: Part 2

Chief Supt. Duncan arrested Strafford following a tip off. Dr. Stone say the murderer was likely a man. Recently found b

EP 114

Strange Past: Part 3

Occult author Magnus Benjamin says pictures of Olive Rudy appear to show ritual murder. Tom Strafford says he left Betty

EP 144

Beloved Alien: Part 3

Doubt is thrown on Emma Lakeland's account about being held captive by Grigori Petrov, as she could have escaped. Inspec

EP 151

Pot of Basil : Part 1

EP 152

Pot Of Basil : Part 2

EP 153

Pot Of Basil : Part 3

EP 1

Ring In The New Year : Part 1

EP 2

Ring In The New Year : Part 2

EP 3

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil

EP 4

The Ju-Ju Landlord

EP 5

Ends and Means

EP 6

Incorrigible Rogue

EP 7

Drunk, Who Cares

EP 8

The Jolly Swagmen

EP 9

A Bang or a Whimper

EP 10

Pigmented Patter

EP 27

Episode 27

EP 36

Contempt of Court: Part 1

EP 63

Who Killed Cock Robin?

Alan Stockwell stands trial for the murder of Charles Robins. His father Arthur claims he confronted Stockwell and knock

EP 75

Will the Real Robert Randell Please Stand Up Part 1

Actor Joseph Molloy faces two charges of attempting and acquiring money by deception. The prosecution argue that he impe

EP 76

Will the Real Robert Randell Please Stand Up Part 2

Actor Joseph Molloy faces two charges of attempting and acquiring money by deception. The prosecution argue that he impe

EP 77

Will the Real Robert Randell Please Stand Up Part 3

Actor Joseph Molloy faces two charges of attempting and acquiring money by deception. The prosecution argue that he impe

EP 96

Dicing : Part 1

EP 99

Humpty Dumpty Sat On The Wall : Part 1

EP 28

Such a Charming Man: Part 1

EP 29

Such a Charming Man: Part 2

EP 30

Such a Charming Man: Part 3

EP 64

An Upward Fall: Part 1

In a bizarre and protracted case Cosmic Planning Consultants are suing the Rosenberg Research Foundation for libel. The

EP 65

An Upward Fall: Part 2

Expert witness Professor Upshott, who was part of the Cairngorm pilot scheme, says he preferred the toilets to be at the

EP 66

An Upward Fall: Part 3

Sherpa Solo Khombu flies in, from the Himalayas, to explain how he helped pensioners climb back up the mountain followin

EP 31

The Change Part One

A post operative transsexual woman is accused of fraud, for marrying without disclosing that she was born as a man.

EP 32

The Change Part Two

The case of a transexual woman charged with fraud continues.

EP 33

The Change Part Three

The case of a transexual woman charged with fraud concludes.

EP 43

Common Sense: Part 1

Two schoolboys visited a funfair looking for a fifty pence piece that one of them had dropped. While there they met a ma

EP 44

Common Sense: Part 2

Reginald Barton says he has a two year suspended sentence for inciting a boy under the age of fourteen into an act of gr

EP 45

Common Sense: Part 3

Reginald Barton returns to the stand, after the court was adjourned early, following a heated exchange with the prosecut

EP 58

Queen Bee: Part 1

Eighteen year old Terry Selwyn died after taking an overdose of his medication while staying at a hostel for mentally il

EP 59

Queen Bee: Part 2

Warden of the Mona Gardens House, Des Bradd is asked about Terry Selwyn's death. He admits he had been suspended at the

EP 60

Queen Bee: Part 3

Anna Damon is questioned on the Fulchester Foundation Trust handbook set out by Miss Ewbank. A ad hock scrapbook put tog

EP 64

Through the Bottom of a Glass, Darkly: Part 1

The Fulchester Free Press published an article accusing journalist Dennis Broadley of being dishonest and a drunk after

EP 65

Through the Bottom of a Glass, Darkly: Part 2

Publisher of the Fulchester Freepress, Ben Hare wanted to highlight columnist Dennis Broadley who had deceived Linda McD

EP 66

Through the Bottom of a Glass, Darkly: Part 3

Editor of Sunday News, Hampton Bruce says he excepted Dennis Broadley's denial about the Freepress article. Broadley is

EP 70

A Man With Everything Part 1

Kenneth Eden, a wealthy man, did voluntary work with his wife helping youngsters at a local children's home. However he

EP 71

A Man With Everything Part 2

Kenneth Eden, a wealthy man, did voluntary work with his wife helping youngsters at a local children's home. However he

EP 72

A Man With Everything Part 3

Kenneth Eden, a wealthy man, did voluntary work with his wife helping youngsters at a local children's home. However he

EP 28

Boys Will Be Boys: Part 1

Barbara Caplan is the production manager of Meddings Bottletop Company. Packers Alan Marsden, Michael Harris and Bernard

EP 29

Boys Will Be Boys: Part 2

A doctor's report found the three defendants had sexual intercourse with Barbara Caplan and her body showed signs of hea

EP 30

Boys Will Be Boys: Part 3

Bernard Osgood claims Barbara Caplan was very drunk and accepted the sexual advances of the trio. Mr. Bryant accuses Osg

EP 45

Cowboy: Part 3

EP 52

Heart to Heart: Part 1

EP 53

Heart to Heart: Part 2

EP 54

Heart to Heart: Part 3

EP 1

Proof Spirits Part 1

Vera Barnes - better known as "Madame Veda Bronski", a spiritualist and professed clairvoyant - is charged with obtainin

EP 2

Proof Spirits Part 2

Vera Barnes - better known as "Madame Veda Bronski", a spiritualist and professed clairvoyant - is charged with obtainin

EP 3

Proof Spirits Part 3

Vera Barnes - better known as "Madame Veda Bronski", a spiritualist and professed clairvoyant - is charged with obtainin

EP 28

Soldier, Soldier: Part 1

Anarchist and peace campaigner Margaret Anderson is accused of attempting to persuade soldiers to desert from the army.

EP 29

Soldier, Soldier: Part 2

Captain Andrew Crichton and Sergeant Waxloe describe meeting Margaret and being offered leaflets detailing 'pacifism.' T

EP 30

Soldier, Soldier: Part 3

Margaret is grilled by Celia Travers and asked to account for the pacifism leaflets found in her flat, her flatmate sugg

EP 13

Citizens: Part 1

Joseph Kiernan, a scrap metal dealer from a traveller background, is accused of the theft of a copper cylinder from the

EP 14

Citizens: Part 2

Gordon Sibley is asked if he intentionally planted the missing item on Kiernan. PC Franklin explains how he came to find

EP 15

Citizens: Part 3

Mr. Parry makes an application to question Kiernan about his previous crimes. Kiernan puts forward the defence that his

EP 16

Dirty Washing (Part 1)

EP 19

Her Father's Daughter: Part 1

Ann Willett, 32, is charged with the murder of her husband James, it is alleged that she hit him on the head with a stea

EP 20

Her Father's Daughter: Part 2

Dorothy completes her evidence, protecting her dead son, who'd been a getaway driver in an armed robbery. Miss Bishop, f

EP 21

Her Father's Daughter: Part 3

Teresa is called back to give evidence, to build on her shocking revelation the previous day, Mr Harvesty decides to con

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