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  • Actors: Martin Shaw, Jenny Seagrove, Barbara Thorn, Simon Chandler, Louisa Clein
  • Directors: G.F. Newman, Jonny Campbell, Andy Hay, David Kew
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Feb 2007
  • Run Time: 356 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000LRYT9A
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,022 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Martin Shaw’s Judge John Deed is proving to be a reliable ratings winner for the BBC. And it’s not too tricky to see why.

The set-up is simple. Shaw’s title character is a senior, experienced Judge who presides over an assortment of cases in his court room. Behind the scenes though, he’s a crusader of sorts, battling it out with the establishment, right through to members of the Cabinet. Deed is a man, of course, who’s not averse to a few problems of his own in his private life, not least with the opposite sex, and when you mix all of these factors together, it seems like a good, solid, reliable cocktail for an hour of drama.

What lifts it above that though is Shaw’s superb performance as Judge John Deed. To be fair, he’s given some questionably far-fetched material to work with across the duration of this second series (all the episodes of which are collected on this double DVD set), but he nonetheless remains magnetic when he hits his stride, and Judge John Deed as a result is rightly enjoying its fair share of success.

You won’t always agree with Judge John Deed, and at times, you’re likely to find yourself outright perplexed. But never, ever, less than entertained. Recommended. --Jon Foster

Synopsis
Judge John Deed, although at the top of his game, frequently crosses paths with the establishment and is unafraid of ruffling some feathers. Though he has no qualms about arguing it out with the likes of the Home Secretary and Lord Chancellor’s Office, women have always been a major stumbling block in Deed’s life. Will therapist Rachel Crawcheck help him see the error of his womanising ways?

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait..., 17 Feb 2007
My wife and I have been anxiously awaiting the release of this second series to DVD. It is a terrific show. The actors and acting are superb. The entire cast is perfectly cast - which seems to be the case with all of our favorites. The story lines are most engaging. What more do you want from TV? We can only hope that subsequent seasons are released soon...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hold on to your britches. Here comes John Deed, 18 Jan 2008
"Judge John Deed" is one of the best shows on TV at the moment. Not that that is saying very much since television programmes are pretty abysmal. I should know because I was a TV critic for our main newspaper; so I was exposed to quite a lot of rubbish. Since I was in the enviable position of choosing what I wanted to review, however, I usually chose British programmes. But even British programmes have declined in quality nowadays.

Whereas British TV as well as the movie industry were elitist in the past, the rest of the United Kingdom caught up and now there are programmes based all over the U.K. This is a good thing, of course, since it's more representative of the entire country. We may have trouble understanding what the Northerners and the Irish are saying, but it's great to have fresh inspiration.

Sadly, though, some of the dramas are very miserable. Gritty, drug-addicted, porno, sleaze. Realistic, no doubt, but depressing. I always feel like I want to have a purging shower after watching one of those programmes.

But somebody must be enjoying watching all this misery or they wouldn't be produced.

I used to love wandering around Oxford with Inspector Morse, having a cup of tea with Inspector Wexford, counting the bodies in "Midsomer Murders" and knitting with Miss Marple. Then there is a favourite, "Foyle's War." I know the world is safe in Michael Kitchen's hands. Best of all, of course, was "A Touch of Frost." Wow!

It's been a long time since a good courtroom series has come to our sets and "Judge John Deed" is certainly absorbing. The points of law, the courtroom scenes, the conflicts of interest, all make for exciting viewing.

If the producers had left it at that it would have been brilliant. But the good old judge has one flaw. He is a satyr, so when it comes to sex he just goes crazy. He simply can't help sniffing around every female, be she a psychiatrist, witness, a barrister, a defendant. He's ready and raring to go. I suppose the producers had to cater for the plebs and an episode without the ubiquitous shagging would have lost ratings.

He's having an "on and off" affair with a barrister, the erratic Mrs Mills portrayed by Jenny Seagrove. She apparently disapproves of the fact that Deed is also having it off with anything that moves. The legal establishment is trying to catch him at it so that they can get rid of Deed and this is the thread in the series. There are government spies who spend most of their day walking up and down corridors discussing the foibles of Deed.

Frankly, I wish that the entire series would concentrate on the court cases and leave the rest to Big Brother or something. Whilst not a fan of Martin Shaw, I think he does fairly well in pulling off the role of judge. He certainly looks more impressive in his judge's robes than out of them.

I think the series is intelligent and dramatic and well worth watching. I now record the show and fast forward the tedious bits about Deed's private life. Mind you, I did that with the British hospital series called "Bodies" and found there was hardly anything left to watch.
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14 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 23 Feb 2007
Before watching the series of Judge John Deed i really didnt see what all the fuss was about. Afterwards i changed my tune. This production is what i must call essential viewing for anyone thinking of going onto the bar. Although some of the decisions are abit outlandish, they are still within the law. In my opinion JJD has more finess than other court dramas such a Rumpole of K.QC. And Shaw is an added extra.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtroom drama
A great series - with views from the "other side".
Cast is well suited. Certainly always something to look forward to in viewing.Script is very good.
Published 18 days ago by Michael Connelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Judge Deed; the Judge I'd want.
A highly enjoyable show with one of Britain's finest actors, I only came across it whilst going through repeats. It now has me hooked. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Mr. T. N. T. Heron

4.0 out of 5 stars Shaw is always great
Shaw plays the maverick titular character in this fine BBC production. While it errs on being overwrought at the end of, well, every court case, this is enjoyable, well made... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jim-Jim

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, entertainment at its best!
An absolute gem, this series and the previous one are superb. John Deed is my hero, he struggles with his conscience occasionally but goes for what he thinks is right and best... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Clarite

5.0 out of 5 stars The quintessential English drama
This is English legal drama at its best. Martin Shaw is simply awesome as Judge John Deed. The storylines are not only intriguing but very interesting. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Uenna

5.0 out of 5 stars The TV critics spot on for once
Although there are only four episodes to Series 2, this is top quality. Martin Shaw is perfect in the part, as the Judge who believes in justice at any price, in his court, even... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Red Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - BUT!!
Superb stuff an all aspects bar one, and that is the utterely useless "Charly", the judges daughter. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by R. J. K. Niekerk

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