Crown Court (1972)

Episodes

1. 1 1. Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 11973-01-03 · 30mGeorge Robins is a second hand car dealer and well-known ladies man. He has disappeared. Blood stains were found at his country cottage. A local car thief, Harold Barnes, is charge
2. 2 2. Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 21973-01-04 · 30mDetective Inspector Robert takes the stand to describe the investigation into the disappearance of George Robins and the arrest of Harold Barnes. Dr. John Gould gives a breakdown o
3. 3 3. Regina v Barnes: Whatever Happened to George Robins?: Part 31973-01-05 · 30mDefendant Harold Barnes alleges that George Robins is still alive. Prosecutor Jonathan Fry QC causes a stir when he calls Robins as a witness. Barnes' wife Catherine denies the she
4. 4 4. Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 11973-01-10 · 30mThe spurned lover of a Church of England clergyman is accused of blackmail after threatening to expose their affair unless the vicar pays £400.
5. 5 5. Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 21973-01-11 · 30mWhen Rev. Frank Warrender gives contradicting evidence, Charles Lotterby asks the judge to treat him as hostile witness. Police Inspector Savage confirms that it was Mrs Warrender
6. 6 6. Blackmail: Regina v Brewer and Brewer: Part 31973-01-12 · 30mFollowing Janet Brewer's revelations about her health and her breakdown, the judge turns down Barry Deeley's request to dismiss the case. Despite pleas from her doctor and father t
7. 7 7. Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 11973-01-17 · 30mA military historian has been accused of libel by a British Army Major following the publication of a book on the British Army's involvement in the Korean War. The author claims th
8. 8 8. Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 21973-01-18 · 30mMorton Lass, an American tank commander seconded to Hill 329 claims that Major Fitton begged to leave with him. A second witness; Australian soldier Ronald Harstrong maintains he f
9. 9 9. Sunset of Arms: Fitton v Pusey: Part 31973-01-19 · 30mRadio operator Corporal Batley, who was believed to have died on Hill 329 makes a shock appearance in court. He has now changed his name to William Truscott and his evidence accuse
10. 10 10. Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 11973-01-24 · 30mFulchester's notorious Curl brothers are accused of demanding money with menaces and GBH. The court will hear that the brothers had been conducting a reign of terror over Fulcheste
11. 11 11. Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 21973-01-25 · 30mThe second day of the trial of brothers George and Arnold Curl. The pair are accused of running a Fulchester protection racket. Much of the evidence comes from Stephen Telfer, a cl
12. 12 12. Persimmons and Dishwashers: Regina v Curl: Part 31973-01-26 · 30mFacing a second day under cross examination, George Curl claims he found religion while in Reading Gaol. However his brother Arnold gets rattled when questioned about hiring Arther
13. 13 13. A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 11973-01-31 · 30mTown Hall corruption is exposed in this case, as two employees of Fulchester Borough Council are charged with fraudulently purchasing land which was at the centre of a planning per
14. 14 14. A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 21973-02-01 · 30mCouncilor John Fairley is cross examined by Jonathan Fry QC. The previous day he accused Margaret Crawley of failing to mention, she was a close friend of councilor; Charles Baker,
15. 15 15. A Public Mischief: Regina v Baker and Crawley: Part 31973-02-02 · 30mThe trial of councillor Charles Baker and his former secretary Margaret Crawley took a dramatic turn when she refused to take the stand and give evidence in her defence. Charles Ba
16. 16 16. Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 11973-02-07 · 30mBefore his death a year ago, a renowned artist wrote a will in which he bequeathed his estate to his favourite model, Rose Messiter. The will is being challenged by his business pa
17. 17 17. Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 21973-02-08 · 30mGraphologist Mr Pascoe gives evidence on behalf defendant Rose Messiter and can not rule out that Martin Emsworth's writing was forged. Brenda Kingsley claims, although she acted a
18. 18 18. Portrait of an Artist: Kingsley v Messiter: Part 31973-02-09 · 30mRose Messiter is cross examined by Helen Tate. She accuses Messiter of being a witness to the original Will and wouldn't be provided for. Under pressure, from Tate, Messiter admits
19. 19 19. A Crime In Prison - Regina v Ager and Lanigan : Part 11973-02-14 · 30mA prison officer at Fulchester's Park Moor Prison is charged with accepting bribes to smuggle a number of prohibited items into and out of the prison by an inmate, who is also faci
20. 20 20. A Crime in Prison: Regina v Ager and Lanigan: Part 21973-02-15 · 30mDetective Inspector Barber returns to the stand to give details of the arrest of Prison Officer Robert Agar. Angela Mercer evidence indicated that Agar took items inside the prison
21. 21 21. A Crime in Prison: Regina vs. Ager and Lanigan: Part 31973-02-13 · 30mOn the final day of the trial, Prison Officer Robert Ager takes the stand. in his own defence. Barrister Barry Deeley maintains that Agar was bullied and threatened, by Lanigan, in
22. 22 22. Infanticide or Murder?: Part 11974-02-21 · 30mA 15 year old schoolgirl has given birth to an illegitimate baby. Within a week of the birth, the body of the baby has been found buried in the girl's back garden by police acting
23. 23 23. Infanticide or Murder?: Part 21974-02-22 · 30mDominic Collins is cross examined by barrister Helen Tate. He maintains he did not strangle the baby and was it dead when he found it. 15-year-old Mary Collins shocks the court by
24. 24 24. Infanticide or Murder?: Part 31974-02-23 · 30mThe previous day ended sensationally with both Dominic Collins' wife and daughter confessing to killing the baby. Barrister Helen Tate accuses Mary of researching the Infanticide A
25. 25 25. Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 11974-02-28 · 30mA 21 year old man has been blinded after an attacker flung acid into his face. Was the attack carried out by his own cousin following a family feud?
26. 26 26. Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 21974-03-01 · 30mAlan Collings fiancee Pauline Ellis gives evidence about the long running feud between the father's Alan and Brian and how family party ended in threats. Brian Collings takes the s
27. 27 27. Act of Vengeance: Regina v Collings: Part 31974-03-02 · 30mBrian Collings faces a second day in the dock. The prosecution revealed that Brian had a newspaper picture of Pauline Ellis, in a bikini, pinned on his wall at work. The prosecutio
28. 28 28. Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 11974-03-07 · 30mThe effects of hallucinogenic drugs provide a theme in this case. Peta Best, a leading sixties fashion photographer, has been found dead in her studio with a cloth pushed down her
29. 29 29. Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 21973-03-08 · 30mPhotographer Alleyn Griffin gives evidence about Natasha Marlowe erratic behaviour at the party. Marlowe takes the stand, in her own defence, and confesses that she has taken so mu
30. 30 30. Freak-Out: Regina v Marlow: Part 31974-03-09 · 30mNatasha Marlow is cross examinined by Jonathan Fry QC after it was revealed she threatened to kill Peta Best while high on drugs. The defence called Sister Joanna Forbush but her e
31. 31 31. The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 11974-03-14 · 30mA pensioner is mugged in a dark alley. two young black men are identified as the muggers in a local youth club. However, the defense claims that the identity parade was not carried
32. 32 32. The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 21974-03-15 · 30mP.C. Kershaw takes the stand to give details of the arrest of the two defendants. With Mrs Palmer evidence tainted there are now doubts that John Dempsey was the second man. Walter
33. 33 33. The Mugging of Arthur Simmons: Part 31974-03-16 · 30mWhile giving evidence in his defence, John Dempsey claimed that PC Kershaw saw the university student as a black activist and kept him under constant surveillance. He now faces an
34. 34 34. Love Thy Neighbour: Part 11974-03-21 · 30mA man is left paralyzed after being shot on his own doorstep following an argument about a betting slip. Two brothers living next door stand accused of attempted murder but claim t
35. 35 35. Love Thy Neighbour: Part 21974-03-22 · 30mThe first day's proceedings came to halt when prosecution witness Madge Gorman failed to show. When Mrs. Gorman appears, today, she has an obvious black eye, so the judge warns her
36. 36 36. Love Thy Neighbour: Part 31974-03-23 · 30mMartin Thornton, the older of two brothers, claims that far from the being the perpetrators of the shooting he and brothers were the victims of a smear campaign. Prosecuter Helen T
37. 37 37. The Death of Dracula: Part 11974-03-28 · 30mCount Alucard, a Dracula-themed illusionist, is shot dead on stage when a stunt involving a gun goes horribly wrong. His assistant (his wife, Rita) is accused of having tampered wi
38. 38 38. The Death of Dracula: Part 21973-03-29 · 30mLingerie model Kathleen Nolan gives evidence of the events leading to the death of Norman Mattson, at the 501 Club. Rita Mattson takes the stand and claims in the 8 years of her ma
39. 39 39. The Death of Dracula: Part 31973-03-30 · 30mRita Mattson is cross examined by James Elliot QC. She is rattled when he claims her husband was threatening to leave her for a younger woman. Brig. Sir Ferdinand Tennyson-Pusey gi
40. 40 40. Wise Child: Part 11973-04-04 · 30mA wealthy industrialist who made his fortune in African mining projects has died and left his fortune to his widow and two children. However, an African man has come forward to cla
41. 41 41. Wise Child: Part 21973-04-05 · 30mLady Crittenden is cross examined by Stephen Harvesty following her admission, in court, that Lapointe is the maiden name of Sir Tom's mother. Bernard Crittenden attempts to show t
42. 42 42. Wise Child: Part 31973-04-06 · 30mStephen Harvesty calls Antoine Mbula of the legal department of the Diplomatic Mission of Zaire in an attempt to resolve the issue of whether Raoul Lapointe birth certificate is ge
43. 43 43. Beware of the Dog: Part 11973-04-11 · 30mA night security firm stands accused of attacking a young courting couple with dogs and truncheons after they had entered a private development via a hole in the perimeter fence. T
44. 44 44. The Hon. Mr. Justice Craig1973-04-13 · 30mBarrister John Lloyd attempts to show victims Annabel Nelson and Derek Latimer as radicals who were deliberating trespassing on Transecure property. Colonel G.H. Hore-Davis gives e
45. 45 45. Beware of the Dog: Part 31973-04-13 · 30mBarrister John Lloyd claims Transecure employees were provoked by the young couple. The judge refuses to drop the case against William Cooke. The defence will now argue that Transc
46. 46 46. Theft By Necessity1973-04-18 · 30mA retired lawyer decides to defend himself in court after he is charged with shoplifting.
47. 47 47. The Gilded Cage: Part 11973-04-19 · 30mAn estranged wife has accused her husband of rape. The husband denies the charge and claims that his wife has made up the allegation in anger after he refused to increase her maint
48. 48 48. The Gilded Cage: Part 21973-04-20 · 30mMr. Cross makes a controversial submission; that a husband can not be charged with the unlawful imprisonment or the rape, of his wife, at least while there is no legal separation.
49. 49 49. Credibility Gap: Part 11973-04-25 · 30mA construction company building a suspension bridge is being sued for compensation by the wife of a workman who has been badly injured in a fall from the bridge. The prosecution cl
50. 50 50. Credibility Gap: Part 21973-04-26 · 30mManaging Director of the Porton Construction Charles Porton attempts to defend the high mortality rate at his firm. George Walker gives evidence about a fight between Jack Stephens
51. 51 51. Credibility Gap: Part 31973-04-27 · 30mGeorge Walker attempts to shift blame when it is revealed that the shed with the safety belts was locked on Charles Porton's orders. Porton is recalled to witness box when the regi
52. 52 52. The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 11973-05-02 · 30mA militant trade union activist is accused of stirring up trouble on a picket line outside a newspaper headquarters. The defense are suggesting that there is a political motive beh
53. 53 53. The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 21973-05-03 · 30mThe judge rejects Charles Lotterby's request to make this a political trial and ask political questions. He then asks Sgt. Kershaw why a senior office ordered him to arrest Donald
54. 54 54. The Long-Haired Leftie: Part 31973-05-04 · 30mPolitical agitator Donald Dowd spends a second day in the witness box cross examined by Andrew Logan QC. The barrister attempts to goad Dowd it to exposing his radical politics and
55. 55 55. Intent to Kill: Part 11973-05-09 · 30mA gang of four criminals have raided a warehouse and a night-watchman has been shot and seriously wounded. Two of the gang have been acquitted of attempted murder at an earlier tri
56. 56 56. Intent to Kill: Part 21973-05-10 · 30mBarrister Helen Tate attempts cast doubt on evidence given by nightwatchman Joseph Pearson. She maintains his evidence may be tainted due to injuries inflicted during the robbery.
57. 57 57. Intent to Kill: Part 31973-05-11 · 30mAlbert Duffy claims he is a changed man since his first child was born while he was in jail. Although he doesn't deny he took part in the robbery he claims he was coerced by Terren
58. 58 58. There Was a Little Girl: Part 11973-05-16 · 30mFiona Gray is charged with arson after setting fire to her estranged husband's house. As her children were in the house at the time, the defense are claiming diminished responsibil
59. 59 59. There Was a Little Girl: Part 21973-05-17 · 30mDuring Rick Gray's evidence he reveals that living with his wife was like living with a small child. Gilbert Brinsley, who worked at Coldwater Valley Arts Society, admits Fiona Gra
60. 60 60. There Was a Little Girl: Part 31973-05-18 · 30mProsecuter John Lloyd dismissed claims that Fiona Gray was an automaton and unaware of her actions in burning down her husband's house. Taking the witness box she refuses to answer
61. 61 61. A View to Matrimony: Part 11973-05-23 · 30mArchie McNeil is a bigamist. He married three women under Islamic Law in Somalia, where he has business interests, and a further three women in the U.K. Is he just a hopeless roman
62. 62 62. A View to Matrimony: Part 21973-05-24 · 30mWhen Agnes McNeill interrupted the court, it was then discovered that she was yet another woman claiming to be the wife of Archie. All three of the wives give evidence but Agnes cl
63. 63 63. A View to Matrimony: Part 31973-05-25 · 30mArchie McNeill gives evidence claim and to be a strict Muslim thus voiding the bigamy charge against him. The woman were considered to be living in sin. He still charged with false
64. 64 64. Settling a Score: Part 11973-05-30 · 30mFulchester United's star striker Arnie Campbell's career is over following a foul by Porthampton City's hard-man defender John 'Chopper' Bates. Bates denies making the foul challen
65. 65 65. Settling a Score: Part 21973-05-31 · 30mJohn Lloyd accuses Fulchester striker Kevin Lewis of injuring team mate Arnie Campbell. He denies telling associate Terence Stein that he thought Campbell was taking bribes. Chairm
66. 66 66. Settling a Score: Part 31973-06-01 · 30mPorthampton City manager George Lomax gives evidence for Johnny Bates by playing down his hard man reputation. Journalist Terence Stein tells about the threats made against Arnie R
67. 67 67. To Catch a Thief : Part 11973-06-06
68. 68 68. To Catch A Thief (Part 2)1973-06-07Erika Brabazon is cross examined by Charles Lotterby. He queries Ronald Halsey's outburst, in court, that she was "fitting him up" and the pair had once been in an relationship. Ch
69. 69 69. To Catch A Thief (Part 3)1973-06-08Ronald Halsey is cross examined about his finances, at the time of the robbery. It is said he owed Erika Brabazon £90 for another painting and £1,250 loan. However art expert James
70. 70 70. Patch's Patch : Part 11973-06-13Fulchester builder Benjamin Patch is accused of fraud. He became a national celebrity when he devised a revolutionary scheme which enabled young couples to purchase cheap new house
71. 71 71. Patch's Patch: Part 21973-06-14 · 30mActing has his counsel Benjamin Patch starts to cross examine Superintendent James from the Fraud Squad. Patch attempts to put the blame on director Raymond Jordan, who disappeared
72. 72 72. Patch's Patch: Part 31973-06-15 · 30mPatch is warned about intimidating his former secretary Rachel Mackintosh. Taking the stand he puts all the blame on director Raymond Jordan for the missing £159,000. Ex-employee J
73. 73 73. Who Was Kate Greer? : Part 11973-06-20 · 30mThe wife of a university lecturer stands accused of perjury and perverting the course of justice. At a previous trial, she gave evidence against one of her husband's students, who
74. 74 74. Who Was Kate Greer: Part 21973-06-21 · 30mWrongfully convicted of stealing a valuable vase, Celia Alcott takes the stand. With Professor Archer committing suicide, much of her evidence is classed a hearsay. However she dro
75. 75 75. Who Was Kate Greer: Part 31973-06-22 · 30mWinifred Archer gives evidence and admits that the relationship with her husband was rocky but was unaware he killed himself fearing he had cancer. Victor Purbright returns to the
76. 76 76. A Right to Life: Part 11973-06-27 · 30mA doctor, and the mental institute at which he works, are being sued for damages by a young woman. Whilst living as a patient at the mental institute, the young woman became pregn
77. 77 77. A Right to Life: Part 21973-06-28 · 30mProf. Esmond Seagrave counters Dr. Paul Richards' argument that anyone who has a IQ under 85 should be sterilised. The girl at centre of the case, Sarah Abbs, gives evidence but ha
78. 78 78. A Right to Life: Part 31973-06-29 · 30mDr. Paul Richards defends his actions in giving Sarah Abbs an abortion. He claims she was violent and he'd gave her a stable existence. Barry Deeley accuses Richards of playing god
79. 79 79. The Inner Circle: Part 11973-07-04 · 30mThe Sunday Nation newspaper, and one of its leading reporters, are being sued for libel after describing a psychotherapy group as 'harmful' and 'fraudulent'. Stephen Harvesty QC, f
80. 80 80. The Inner Circle: Part 21973-07-05 · 30mDuring Manubhai Gupta evidence he admits to donating £35,000, to the group. At the highest level funds were raised for new Centres but were never built. Martin Heywood claims the I
81. 81 81. The Inner Circle: Part 31973-07-06 · 30mMrs. Peacock attempts to explain the benefit of the Open Box community and how they helped her following a nervous breakdown. Megan Watts, finally, takes the stand and denies that
82. 82 82. The Black Poplar: Part 11973-07-11 · 30mA Fulchester lady is accused of attempted murder after shooting a council worker who was felling a rare Black Poplar tree in her front garden. She claims that she did not aim the g
83. 83 83. The Black Poplar: Part 21973-07-12 · 30mJonathan Fry QC is attempting to put forward, against Mrs Tressman's wishes, a plea of automatism. Mrs Tressman outlines what she can remember about what happened on the day of the
84. 84 84. The Black Poplar: Part 31973-07-13 · 30mPauline Tressman demanded to plead guilty rather than have Dr. Mary Ryden give evidence. Counsel changed her mind and the doctor admitted that Mrs. Tressman's mental health deterio
85. 85 85. The Open Invitation: Part 11973-07-18 · 30mMaureen Sellers is accused of kidnapping a baby which had been left in its pram outside a Fulchester supermarket. She claims she had the mother's permission to take the baby, who s
86. 86 86. The Open Invitation: Part 21973-07-19 · 30mPsychiatrist Dr. Richard Whatmore is subpoenaed by the prosecution to give evidence about Maureen Sellers. He reveals how she had suffered from depression following a miscarriage.
87. 87 87. The Open Invitation: Part 31973-07-20 · 30mMaureen Sellars denies, that when she wheeled a way the pram, she was kidnapping the baby. Probation Officer Hilda Day puts the blame on Mrs. Bascombe for allowing Maureen to have
88. 88 88. Beggar on Horseback: Part 11973-07-25 · 30mThe Personnel Manager of a metal factory is accused of stealing a coat belonging to the Managing Director. The prosecution claim that this relatively trivial offence was just the l
89. 89 89. Beggar on Horseback: Part 21973-07-26 · 30mPhilip Samkins, the former owner of Wright-Samkins Metals Ltd is cross examined. What started as a simple theft has now spread it's net to cover malice and a work-in. Samkins is ac
90. 90 90. Beggar on Horseback: Part 31973-07-27 · 30mGraham Erringburn is called to give evidence. Erringburn denies taking the coat and claims he only picked it up in error. Jonathan Fry QC counters that Philip Samkins had humiliate
91. 91 91. The Night for Country Dancing: Part 11973-08-01 · 30mBarbara Airey is a hairdresser earning £1500 a year according to her tax returns. How, then, does she afford her lavish lifestyle which includes fancy cars and a private education
92. 92 92. The Night for Country Dancing: Part 21973-08-02 · 30mArthur Moore, Mrs Airey's lover for the last ten years gives evidence and claims he gave her £2,500 a year and is the father her son Paul. When Raymond Deane is called he also clai
93. 93 93. The Night for Country Dancing: Part 31973-08-03 · 30mBarbara Airey gives her evidence and tries to explain away her three lovers and their gifts worth £10,000 a year. The prosecution claims this is a lie to cover up years of tax evas
94. 94 94. Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 11973-08-08 · 30mA ten year old girl has accused a man of groping her as she made her way past his seat in the cinema. However, it is the girls' mother who is in the dock accused of blackmailing th
95. 95 95. Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 21973-08-09 · 30mGeoffrey Hainton's agent Michael Lawford-Brown gives evidence and claims he overheard Grace Moresby demanding £100. Barrister Helen Tate calls John Bray, a witness who contacted he
96. 96 96. Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 31973-08-10 · 30mGrace Moresby claims Geoffrey Hainton offered her £100 to keep quiet about a sexual assault. The prosecution, however, claim Mrs. Moresby, desperately, needed money because she was
97. 97 97. My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 11973-08-15 · 30mA Fulchester man is accused of dumping thousands of gallons of toxic waste from Fulchester Metals Ltd into a quarry, but claims he had no idea that the waste was toxic. Was he conn
98. 98 98. My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 21973-08-16 · 30mMr. Justice Craig calls Severn Quarry gate man Bill Narraway to answer questions about the poisonous liquid waste. Narraway admits to turning a blind eye to Albert Coussins disposi
99. 99 99. My Old Man's a Dustman: Part 31973-08-17 · 30mMartha Cousins claims that co-conspirator Michael Mayes told her that the 2,000 gallons waste in his tank was not toxic and gave her list of contents. The list is lost but Mayers c
100. 100 100. The Judgement of Solomon: Part 11973-08-22 · 30mAn African couple are accused of deliberately trying to run over the man who, for the past nine years, has been the foster parent of their young daughter. It appears that a custody
101. 101 101. The Judgement of Solomon: Part 21973-08-23 · 30mPeggy Hathaway is cross examined by Haverstock Brown QC after she claimed she was persecuted by Thuo Kamuny who she claims, took part in black magic. Dr. Percival claims Kamuny was
102. 102 102. The Judgement of Solomon: Part 31973-08-24 · 30mChege Mwangi who was a passenger, in the car that ran down, William Hathaway is cross examined. Mirika Kamuny denies trying to knock Hathaway down by opening the passenger door but
103. 103 103. Destruct, Destruct: Part 11973-08-29 · 30mA 13 year old boy is charged with the murder of his 12 year old pal after suffocating him with a plastic bag. Was there a real intent to harm the boy or did a game they were playin
104. 104 104. Destruct, Destruct: Part 21973-08-30 · 30mMartha Ainsworth reads disturbing entries from her son's diary. Child psychiatrist Dr. Chisolm gives details of a report he made on Philip Ainsworth. He claims he is highly intelli
105. 105 105. Destruct, Destruct: Part 31973-08-31 · 30mPhilip Ainsworth's father gives an unflattering account of the child's odd behaviour. He noted the boy seemed to want to damage property in the house. Child psychiatrist Dr. De Qui
106. 106 106. Public Lives: Part 11973-09-05 · 30mA theatre production company is charged with breaching obscenity laws following the performance of a play at the Fulchester Palace Theatre. The performance, which included nudity a
107. 107 107. Public Lives: Part 21973-09-06 · 30mActress Mandy Jenkins tells how she was sacked from "Public Lives" when she claimed the play became obscene. Author E.W. Appleby states he had his name removed from the credits, af
108. 108 108. Public Lives: Part 31973-09-07 · 30mJeremy Williams continues giving evidence, in his defence, and denies making an indecent or obscene production. Michael Standing MP gives his views on censorship and compares the d
109. 109 109. The Thunderbolts: Part 11973-09-12 · 30mAfter previously being convicted of assaulting a police officer, the leader of The Thunderbolts, a local motorcycle gang, has returned to court. He's accusing the policeman of mali
110. 110 110. The Thunderbolts: Part 21973-09-13 · 30mThunderbolts gang member John Tucker claims that Sgt. Goss disliked bikers and harassed them on a regular basis. John Lloyd accuses the gang of shouting abuse outside the Goss home
111. 111 111. The Thunderbolts: Part 31973-09-14 · 30mGratten St Peters resident Francis Larwood and Sgt. Goss's pregnant daughter Susan give character references on his behalf. The final witness is Goss, himself, who claims he only h
112. 112 112. Treason: Part 11973-09-19 · 30mA Belgian mercenary soldier is charged with treason after leading an uprising in Santa Isabella, a small British dependency. The defense argue that as the accused is not a British
113. 113 113. Treason: Part 21973-09-20 · 30mSpecial Branch officer Det. Chief Supt. Lane explains the reasons behind arrest of mercenary George Clement, in Fulchester. He provides numerous recordings of conversations with fe
114. 114 114. Treason: Part 31973-09-21 · 30mClement tells the court how the raid on Santa Isobella was botched. He adds that he can't be charged with treason because he doesn't have any allegiance to the Crown. Margaret Clem
115. 115 115. A Stab in the Front: Part 11973-09-26 · 30mFollowing an argument at a summer barbecue in Fulchester, a lady guest, Mrs Lawlor, is attacked by the hostess, Mrs Blandford, with a heated kebab skewer. Mrs Blandford stands accu
116. 116 116. A Stab in the Front: Part 21973-09-27 · 30mNeighbour Mr. Curtis tells of swingers party's at the Blandford home. Miss Tate counters that he only turned against the Blandford's and Sanderson's when Christine turned him down
117. 117 117. A Stab in the Front: Part 31973-09-28 · 30mChristine Blandford's husband Douglas gives evidence in her defence but denies his wife knew about his affair with Margaret Lawler. However he admits that swapping partners had cau
118. 118 118. Just Good Friends: Part 11973-10-10 · 30mAn author is accused of blackmail after writing a book titled 'Just Good Friends?' in which he claimed that the close relationship between two eminent former M.P.s (one of whom has
119. 119 119. Just Good Friends: Part 21973-10-11 · 30mMiss Stella Pickford, the secretary of J.P. Garford, gives evidence about her dealings with Nigel Beaumont. She claims Beaumont doctored photographs to imply an affair with her bos
120. 120 120. Just Good Friends: Part 31973-10-12 · 30mNigel Beaumont is called to give evidence and wanted to highlight the hypocrisy of the previous generation. He says Sir Richard Jeffcoate paid him bury the book while Stella Pickfo
121. 121 121. To Suffer a Witch: Part 11973-10-17 · 30mJust minutes before his death through illness, Charles Laker told his doctor that he believed he had been cursed. Adelaide Vincente, the head of a little-known Fulchester witches c
122. 122 122. To Suffer a Witch: Part 21973-10-18 · 30mAnne Silk tells how maidens, of the Fulchester Witchcraft Coven, are expected to part in sex orgies. Adelaide Vincent put a life curse of Charles Laker who has since died. Rev. Fel
123. 123 123. To Suffer a Witch: Part 31973-10-19 · 30mAdelaide Vincent claims she is not a witch and only in it for the money. She also denies that she has been involved in a sex orgy claiming Anne Silk is lying to discredit her. Vinc
124. 124 124. Hit and Miss: Part 11973-10-24 · 30mIn the village of Chelton, just outside Fulchester, an elderly man is knocked off his bicycle and killed by a speeding green Mercedes convertible. The car is traced to a local weal
125. 125 125. Hit and Miss: Part 21973-10-25 · 30mForensic scientist Dr. Angus Roberts confirms the paint specs, at the crash, came from a Mercedes 350SL. Henry Burnett gives evidence and denies his car knocked over the cyclist. T
126. 126 126. Hit and Miss: Part 31973-10-26 · 30mHenry Burnett's private secretary Vera Emberton gives her employer, an alibi, for the time of the accident while director Robert Danville claims the car was damaged earlier. Howeve
127. 127 127. No Spoiling: Part 11973-10-31 · 30mA stressed mother is accused of attempting to murder her 14 month old son after he is admitted to Fulchester General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The mother claims the
128. 128 128. No Spoiling: Part 21973-11-01 · 30mArchibald Webster, of the Social Services, tells the court that Sheena had pleaded for help after admitting losing self control and hitting baby Peter. For defence, Sheena's GP, Dr
129. 129 129. No Spoiling: Part 31973-11-02 · 30mSheena Smithson fled court following provocation from prosecutor Helen Tate, who attempted to use a violent incident while on remand. Social worker Alison James explains the extrem
130. 130 130. The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 11973-11-07 · 30mJack Smith is an aging ex-convict with a string of convictions. He appears to have formed a Fagin-like relationship with a young boy, Leo Trotsky. Together, they are charged with s
131. 131 131. The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 21973-11-08 · 30mErnest Richards details his dispute with Smith and the boy. Jeremy Parsons QC counters that Richards has served jail time for perjury. Sgt. Barnet discusses a mallet found, at the
132. 132 132. The Age of Leo Trotsky: Part 31973-11-09 · 30mJack Smith gives his evidence and explains how he became Leo's guardian. Smith states Leo is 9-years-old and under the age of criminal responsibility. Jimmy Dobie is called on beha
133. 133 133. Robin and his Juliet: Part 11973-11-14 · 30mSchool teacher Juliet Tomlin is accused of indecently assaulting one of her 15 year old pupils. She denies the charge, but it has come to light that the pupil, named in court only
134. 134 134. Robin and His Juliet: Part 21973-11-15 · 30mJohn Gilroy became suspicious of his son Robin when he saw a change in his character. He later learned he had become too friendly with teacher Juliet Tomlin. All attempts to end th
135. 135 135. Robin and His Juliet: Part 31973-11-16 · 30mDr. Eva Penny cautions that some of Robin's account maybe fantasy. Teacher Juliet Tomlin takes the stand denying they had a sexual relationship. When Robin told her he loved her sh
136. 136 136. The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 11973-11-21 · 30mAn Argentinian cattle rancher is suing a Scottish beef farmer after buying a bull for a record price at a Fulchester cattle auction. After the purchase, the bull was discovered to
137. 137 137. The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 21973-11-22 · 30mGus Enderby tells how Angelos Da Costa conspired with him to rig the auction for Colonel Ulrick McIver's bull which cost £65,000. He added Da Costa and the Colonel had already agre
138. 138 138. The Most Expensive Steak in the World: Part 31973-11-23 · 30mVetinary surgeon Michael Shipton confirms that the bull was fertile at the time of his sale. Barry Deeley queries his impartiality has McIver his is main client. American vet Frank
139. 139 139. A Message to Ireland: Part 11973-11-28 · 30mAn acclaimed political author stands accused of the rare crime of 'incitement to disaffection', in other words, encouraging two young soldiers serving in Northen Ireland to desert
140. 140 140. A Message to Ireland: Part 21973-11-29 · 30mTrooper Dugdale maintains that visiting defendant Parfitt was the catalyst for his and Ronald Fisk's desertion. Major Hughes found Dugdale with Parfitt's book and confiscated. In h
141. 141 141. A Message to Ireland: Part 31973-11-30 · 30mAuthor Arthur Charles Parfitt defends "Trespass Under Arms" and denies the charge of Sedition. His aim was to highlight the effects war has on the civilian population and he denies
142. 142 142. No Smoke Without Fire: Part 11973-12-05 · 30m
143. 143 143. No Smoke Without Fire: Part 21973-12-06 · 30mEdward Bennington's former wife Jocelyn gives evidence of his violent ranges and bouts of jealousy. Mrs. Nellie Kent tells of overhearing a telephone call on the night of the fire,
144. 144 144. No Smoke Without Fire: Part 31973-12-07 · 30m
145. 145 145. Conduct Prejudicial: Part 11973-12-12 · 30mA Royal Air Force squadron leader is accused of spying, a serious charge which carries life imprisonment. After crashing his car, diagrams and scribbled notes relating to a new des
146. 146 146. Conduct Prejudicial: Part 21973-12-13 · 30m
147. 147 147. Conduct Prejudicial: Part 31973-12-14 · 30m
148. 148 148. Tables of the Heart: Part 11973-12-19 · 30m
149. 149 149. Tables of the Heart: Part 21973-12-20 · 30m
150. 150 150. Tables of the Heart: Part 31973-12-21 · 30m
151. 151 151. Murder Most Foul1973-12-27 · 30m