Judge John Deed : Good News

**Garrett** · 05-01-2006, 7:53 AM

I got the impression after the last series that it was to be the final one, but for those who have not spotted it, a new series is staring tomorrow Friday at 8.30pm.

Battle · 05-01-2006, 6:52 PM

I saw that, great news - in my opinion some of the best UK drama arround.

Tight Git · 07-01-2006, 2:35 PM

JJD is one of my favourites, but can some legal eagle please answer this:

(1) In real life, is it even remotely feasible for a Judge to hear a case with his ex-wife/current girl friend as the two competing Barristers? Surely a mega conflict of interest!

(2) Do Judges really keep butting in with their own questions in the middle of the cross-examination? If I were the Barrister, I'd tell him to butt-out!

**Garrett** · 07-01-2006, 8:14 PM

I liked it but I did not think last night was up to the usual very high standards, especially last series.

Logo Hater · 08-01-2006, 8:49 AM

I just love JJD, it has always been my favourite TV programme. In my opinion,the writing, acting and story lines are consistently better than anything else that is on TV.

mansell · 08-01-2006, 8:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tight Git

JJD is one of my favourites, but can some legal eagle please answer this:

(1) In real life, is it even remotely feasible for a Judge to hear a case with his ex-wife/current girl friend as the two competing Barristers? Surely a mega conflict of interest!

(2) Do Judges really keep butting in with their own questions in the middle of the cross-examination? If I were the Barrister, I'd tell him to butt-out!

I've done Jury service and remember the Judge in both the cases I was called up for did ask questions from time to time, he/she also spoke to the Jury often to advise and guide on points of law etc.

Sorry not sure about question 1.

Ian J · 09-01-2006, 7:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tight Git

(1) In real life, is it even remotely feasible for a Judge to hear a case with his ex-wife/current girl friend as the two competing Barristers? Surely a mega conflict of interest!

In this week's episode he was sitting as an appeal judge alongside his ex father in law

Battle · 09-01-2006, 8:03 PM

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In this week's episode he was sitting as an appeal judge alongside his ex father in law

Nepotism is alive and well in our Justice system

Tight Git · 10-01-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tight Git

JJD is one of my favourites, but can some legal eagle please answer this:

(1) In real life, is it even remotely feasible for a Judge to hear a case with his ex-wife/current girl friend as the two competing Barristers? Surely a mega conflict of interest!

(2) Do Judges really keep butting in with their own questions in the middle of the cross-examination? If I were the Barrister, I'd tell him to butt-out!

I've been talking to one of my neighbours about this.

He's a Solicitor who sometimes does court work.

On the first point, he agrees that this simply would not happen, but says that some Judges do keep butting in.

He says it's very annoying but, since most Judges used to be Barristers, they just can't help it!

11-01-2006, 11:50 PM

Loved it.....best of British

General Zod · 14-01-2006, 8:14 AM

Bah - Sky Plus decided to completely crash last night and trashed my recording of Judge.

Does anyone know if it's repeated ?

Ta

Logo Hater · 16-01-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by General Zod

Bah - Sky Plus decided to completely crash last night and trashed my recording of Judge.

Does anyone know if it's repeated ?

Ta

Not as far as I know, I have never seen any repeats on the terrestrial channels. It may appear on UK Gold some time in the future, but I wouldn't know when.

Tight Git · 17-01-2006, 5:30 PM

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Does anyone know if it's repeated ?

Isn't everything repeated these days, especially when it costs so much to produce.

If not BBC1, then eventually UK Drama.

zz101 · 03-01-2007, 1:55 AM

Even better news Series 6 starts next Tuesday (9th) at 9pm on BBC1 and its also on BBC HD!!!!!!!!!

Seems they have gone for 1 hour eps this time - I'm sure they used to be 90 mins?

Tight Git · 03-01-2007, 4:13 PM

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Seems they have gone for 1 hour eps this time - I'm sure they used to be 90 mins?

I expect 60 min episodes are easier to sell abroad.

(or perhaps 60 mins of HD costs the same as 90 mins of SD!)

huntere · 20-01-2007, 8:46 PM

Guys

Anyone got an update on this.

I recorded on HD and its series linked to episodes 1,2,4 and 4 of story 2 - the appeal about the soldier and the drugs he was given.

Looks like they're only showing parts 1 and 2 of this story on terrestial but parts 3 and 4 on HD.

BBC normal link here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/crime/judge/episodes.shtml

HD link here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatso...075&day=Sunday

Is this correct or just me?

**Garrett** · 21-01-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tight Git

I expect 60 min episodes are easier to sell abroad.

(or perhaps 60 mins of HD costs the same as 90 mins of SD!)

2 hours of the program a week splt in 2.

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