Justice

Justice

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. The Most Important Thing of All

Air Date: 1971-10-08

Harriet represents her ex-husbands former cell mate after a bank robbery.

2. By Order of the Magistrates

Air Date: 1971-10-15

A decision must be made whether two children should remain with their mother or father.

3. Witnesses Cost Extra

Air Date: 1971-10-22

A defence lawyer is accused of buying witnesses.

4. The Rain It Raineth

Air Date: 1971-10-29

Three boys are involved injuring a security guard while breaking into a warehouse. One boy's case is treated separately after pleading guilty.

5. Within a Year and a Day

Air Date: 1971-11-05

If someone dies as a result of a previous crime the perpetrator can be tried for murder. Harriet must now defend Brian Parsons.

6. To Help an Old School Friend

Air Date: 1971-11-12

A conflict ensues between the the Cold war security state and the British legal system after a physicist is found dead.

7. No Flowers, by Request

Air Date: 1971-11-19

A gangster intimidates any potential witnesses to keep them from testifying about an assault.

8. When Did You First Feel the Pain?

Air Date: 1971-11-26

Harriet assists a doctor accused of prescribing a fatal drug.

9. A Nice Straightforward Treason

Air Date: 1971-12-03

A Soviet defector names one of Dr. Moody's patients as a Red Army Officer.

10. People Have Too Many Rights

Air Date: 1971-12-10

A policeman has a case brought against him by his superior accused of taking bribes.

11. You Didn't Have to Pay for Justice

Air Date: 1971-12-17

12. A License to Build Your Own Money

Air Date: 1972-01-07

A large development project appeals against a decision to not build on rural land.

13. A Duty to the Court

Air Date: 1972-01-14

A woman is accused of murder making Harriet wonder if she should submit possibly damaging evidence.

1. Conspiracy

Air Date: 1973-02-09

2. Malicious Damage

Air Date: 1973-02-16

3. A Libel Among Friends

Air Date: 1973-02-23

4. The Whole Truth?

Air Date: 1973-03-02

5. One for the Road

Air Date: 1973-03-09

6. Divorce

Air Date: 1973-03-16

7. After All, What Is a Lie?

Air Date: 1973-03-23

8. Harriet Peterson Versus Dr. Moody

Air Date: 1973-03-30

9. For Those in Peril

Air Date: 1973-04-06

10. Dummy Scoular Against the Crown

Air Date: 1973-04-13

11. Nobody's That Good

Air Date: 1973-04-20

12. Covenant for Quiet Enjoyment

Air Date: 1973-04-27

Harriet tries to secure an appeal for her clerk's son.

13. Trespass to the Person

Air Date: 1973-05-04

1. Trial for Murder

Air Date: 1974-05-17

A wife is accused of poisoning her unwell husband.

2. The Price of Innocence

Air Date: 1974-05-24

3. Duty of Care

Air Date: 1974-05-31

4. Growing Up

Air Date: 1974-06-07

5. The Fine Line of Duty

Air Date: 1974-06-21

Harriet assists in an industrial tribunal putting a politician in the spotlight over a chemical leak.

6. It's Always a Gamble

Air Date: 1974-06-28

Margaret helps a mentally ill young lady on probation who left a baby alone in a carriage.

7. Matrimonial Malice

Air Date: 1974-07-05

A doctor is accused by his wife of repeatedly assaulting her while he claims she is mentally disturbed.

8. Persona Non Grata

Air Date: 1974-07-12

Harriet tries to prove that a daughter of an American was involved in the theft of a painting, while Elliot tries to help an Indian student threatened with deportation.

9. Twice the Legal Limit

Air Date: 1974-07-19

Harriet Grudgingly defends a judge on a drink driving charge.

10. Under Suspicion

Air Date: 1974-07-26

Eliot is accused of bribing a Police Officer.

11. Decisions, Decisions

Air Date: 1974-08-02

An couple waste the courts time staging a marital disagreement for financial gain.

12. Point of Death

Air Date: 1974-08-09

13. Collision Course

Air Date: 1974-08-16

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1971-10-08

Episodes

39 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Yorkshire Television

Yorkshire Television