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Despite the red robe and wig, Judge John Deed is no average high court judge. Good-looking, fit and fifty-something, he has a rakish charm that belies his sharp intellect. His passion for justice and his maverick approach set him at odds with the Lord Chancellor's department. This judge's individual approach too often flies in the face of convention for his own good as he determinedly avoids the traditionalism the system tries to force upon him.
Contains the complete series 1 as well as the pilot episode. Includes: 1. Pilot - Exacting Justice, 2. Rough Justice, 3. Duty of Care, 4. Appropriate Response, 5. Hidden Agenda.
Judge John Deed has become one of Martin Shaw’s defining roles. The sharp intellect, rakish charm, keen wit and passionate belief in justice were all qualities G F Newman had in mind for Martin when writing the series.
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Martin Shaw, Jenny Seagrove
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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I recall watching these wonderful episodes during their first transmission and have come to the conclusion that along with Waking The Dead, and Silent Witness, they are some of the best drama series produced by BBC Television for many years. Martin Shaw's portrayal as the Maverick Judge John Deed is amazing to watch. Moreover, ably supported by a wonderful cast, Jenny Seagrove, Caroline Langrishe and the veteran actors Donald Sinden and Simon Ward. Each episode is a story on its own, none of them seem padded out, watchable for the dramatic court room scenes which never fail to amaze. I am sure fans will buy this anyway, if you have not seen them yet, give them a try, you wont be disappointed.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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It's taken a while but finally Judge John Deed is on DVD!
All the episodes, including the pilot are top-class and the seperate plots run smoothly along the continuing swtorylines; including the intoxicating relationship between Deed and Mrs Mills.
A brilliant series, well worth the money.
Bring on the next series'!
All the episodes, including the pilot are top-class and the seperate plots run smoothly along the continuing swtorylines; including the intoxicating relationship between Deed and Mrs Mills.
A brilliant series, well worth the money.
Bring on the next series'!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Everytime you see Martin Shaw you cannot take away the memories of Ray Doyle in the Professionals but he has matured into a really fine actor and alongside the heavyweights of Simon Ward and Donald sinden he has made the character of John Deed very believable.
The scripts and storylines are right up there with some of the BBCs finest dramas and with impressive acting this series will stand the test of time.
I have seen recent repeats of various episodes on Sky and normal television and enjoy watching them again and again for the pleasure of top quality drama.
Take the recent new episodes of Touch of Frost,the storylines were disappointing and the acting in my opinion not up to the best of the original episodes.Thankfully the series of Judge John Deed finished on a high with possibly not a weak episode among them.Each courtroom drama was unique and none used the same storylines to make a further episode.
John Deed will remain the finest courtroom drama alongside Crown Court and in years to come we will recognise the series as a landmark in BBc drama.
The scripts and storylines are right up there with some of the BBCs finest dramas and with impressive acting this series will stand the test of time.
I have seen recent repeats of various episodes on Sky and normal television and enjoy watching them again and again for the pleasure of top quality drama.
Take the recent new episodes of Touch of Frost,the storylines were disappointing and the acting in my opinion not up to the best of the original episodes.Thankfully the series of Judge John Deed finished on a high with possibly not a weak episode among them.Each courtroom drama was unique and none used the same storylines to make a further episode.
John Deed will remain the finest courtroom drama alongside Crown Court and in years to come we will recognise the series as a landmark in BBc drama.
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A good first series
Review of "Judge John Deed : Pilot & Complete BBC Series 1 [2001]" (For information about storylines, see product details. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RR Waller
In Judgement
Martin Shaw plays the infuriating yet lovable Judge John Deed - no one else could play this character after Martin has stamped his personality on it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. TURNER
John deed
Enjoyed the pilot series, there were a few dull moments and a formula, but we found it entertaining and highly watchable
Published 9 months ago by Rae
TV you miss when you live abroad
Excellent television of the kind the British do best.
Superb casting. Intelligent plots that also inform. Read more
Superb casting. Intelligent plots that also inform. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mme Dorothee King
If only more judges like JD in real life!
I guess the title should have read "If only ANY judges like JD . . ."
Brilliant series, dramatised view of what judges SHOULD be like (maybe without the womanizing!). Read more
Brilliant series, dramatised view of what judges SHOULD be like (maybe without the womanizing!). Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Mero
The Judge
It's as good as I remember it the first time around.
If you like the latest series this is worth getting.
If you like the latest series this is worth getting.
Published 15 months ago by Alex
Judge John Deed - Pilot and series 1
Whilst the laws of the land change, the characters within these series don't. The casting is excellent and it is difficult to imagine other actors in these roles, even at the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by AE Wheeler
A work of art
I find myself somewhat astonished at the BBC's recent production of Judge John Deed. And it is a feeling I have not been subject to in a very long time where British television... Read more
Published 18 months ago
High Tension Courtroom Drama
In this nail biting and highly entertaining TV drama Martin Shaw surpasses himself as the principled and self-assured, if emotionally unstable, Judge John Deed (ASIDE; all the... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Irish Critic
Courtroom drama.
This is a great courtroom drama series, well casted combines superb viewing.Not to be ignored.
Published on 24 Jun 2009 by Michael Connelly
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