Justice (1971)
Synopsis
Justice is a British drama television series which originally aired on ITV in 39 hour-long episodes between 8 August 1971 and 16 October 1974. Margaret Lockwood stars as Harriet Peterson a female barrister in the North of England. It was made by Yorkshire Television and was based loosely on Justice Is a Woman, an episode of ITV Playhouse broadcast in 1969 in which Lockwood had previously also played a barrister. The theme music was Crown Imperial by William Walton.
Creator
Peter Willes
Network
ITV1
Episodes
The Most Important Thing of All
Harriet represents her ex-husbands former cell mate after a bank robbery.
By Order of the Magistrates
A decision must be made whether two children should remain with their mother or father.
Witnesses Cost Extra
A defence lawyer is accused of buying witnesses.
The Rain It Raineth
Three boys are involved injuring a security guard while breaking into a warehouse. One boy's case is treated separately after pleading guilty.
Within a Year and a Day
If someone dies as a result of a previous crime the perpetrator can be tried for murder. Harriet must now defend Brian Parsons.
To Help an Old School Friend
A conflict ensues between the the Cold war security state and the British legal system after a physicist is found dead.
No Flowers, by Request
A gangster intimidates any potential witnesses to keep them from testifying about an assault.
When Did You First Feel the Pain?
Harriet assists a doctor accused of prescribing a fatal drug.
A Nice Straightforward Treason
A Soviet defector names one of Dr. Moody's patients as a Red Army Officer.
People Have Too Many Rights
A policeman has a case brought against him by his superior accused of taking bribes.
You Didn't Have to Pay for Justice
No description available.
A License to Build Your Own Money
A large development project appeals against a decision to not build on rural land.
A Duty to the Court
A woman is accused of murder making Harriet wonder if she should submit possibly damaging evidence.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Justice
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
39
Production
Yorkshire Television
