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39 Episodes 1983 - 1983
Episode 1
Roy and Jennifer Howard are accused of kidnapping and imprisoning their own daughter Clare. Clare had left home some three months ago, to live with a religious order, 'The Movement.' Clare claims she was drugged and taken against her will.
Episode 2
Robert Elliss QC learns that Clare handed over £7000 to Melissa St. John as a donation to join The Movement. Clare's parents explain how deeply concerned they were for her daughter after receiving her letter, and simply wanted her safe.
Episode 3
Mr. Harvesty suggests Jennifer concocted a story, through reading various articles to get Clare away from The Movement. Clare's friend Sarah Kemp denies she was held prisoner. Psychologist Dr. Curtis describes Clare's state of health.
Episode 4
Ghulam Ahmed was seriously injured by a gang in an apparently racist attack. The attackers have never been caught but the attack was witnessed by police officer Robert Bowles. The Prosecution argue that Bowles chose not to intervene until the attack was over and criminally failed in his duty, perhaps motivated by racist ideas. However Bowles insists his delay was in order to call for help in a dangerous situation and witnesses are conspiring against him.
Episode 5
The Prosecution bring in a trio of witnesses to prove their case, Alison Jenner, who witnessed the attack from her bedroom window, Thomas Lloyd from the same address and Stephen Gibson, a former colleague of PC Bowles.
Episode 6
PC Simpson gives hide evidence, stating that he believes all of the witnesses are lying, although he claims he made a mistake and that he should have gone straight in to help Mr Ahmed, The Jury decide.
Episode 7
Victor Crawshaw is accused of having an incestuous relationship with his teenage daughter, Jillian. As the case comes before Judge Lorrimer, the court hears Jill's account of their relationship and the events that led to the charge.
Episode 8
The family's GP and former cleaner give evidence as the court examines allegations of incest, pregnancy, and betrayal, while Eamonn claims responsibility for Jillian and attempts to protect her.
Episode 9
Victor Crawshaw gives his account, denying any wrongdoing, as the court hears further testimony from his family and the prosecution. The jury reach their decision.
Episode 10
Frank Rowe a Bouncer at Rafters Night Club is on trial, accused of murdering local middleweight boxer John Palmer. John's friends Gary Freeman and Sandy Watson give evidence. Mr Justice Hammond hears the case.
Episode 11
Next up to give evidence is bouncer Ian Webster, who criticises Rowe for allowing a drunken John Palmer into the club, then claims to have seen Rowe beating Palmer and shouting that it was for Kevin. Doctor Gardner gives his evidence.
Episode 12
Frank Rowe continues to give his evidence, insisting that he only allowed Palmer into Rafters to look after him, the prosecution counter that argument. Maureen Vairey, the manager of Rafter gives evidence and The Jury decide.
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Lady Arabella Dyson spends thousands of pounds a year at a Fulchester department store and can easily pay for any items on sale. However she is now charged with stealing three items. Lady Dyson doesn't deny leaving the store without paying but insists she did so by mistake while her mind was affected by medication and the upset caused by the end of her relationship with Mark Wharton.
Episode 17
Lady Dyson gives her evidence, expanding on her previous conviction for theft and her mental state as she absent-mindedly walked out of the store with the items. Dyson explains an upsetting encounter with her friend Mark Wharton.
Episode 18
Sir Charles Dyson speaks in defence of his wife, but mentions her attitude and penchant for various lovers, one of them, Mark Wharton explains what happened during their coffee together. Doctor Lansky explains Lady Dyson's treatment.
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Episode 25
David Finch is accused of raping and murdering a schoolgirl. Prosecution counsel Philip Marriott questions the girl's brother Terrence, the primary witness. Local pub landlord Anthony Rawlins describes a conversation with the accused.
Episode 26
Faye Ashley QC vigorously question Anthony Rawlins, suggesting he's changed his story to fit the prosecution's story of Finch being a killer. The court hears evidence from DI Ransom, who led the case, and a finch begins his defence.
Episode 27
David Finch is asked to account for ninety missing minutes that he was in the facility of the Deborah's murder. David Finch provides Anne Meredith as an alibi, but she's somewhat reluctant to verify his story.
Episode 28
Pensioner Avril Stone was followed by Kevin Owen, a teenager carrying a lead pipe, who caught up with her took her handbag. The Prosecution say this is a case of Owen seeking money so he could get away from home. However the Defence paint a different story of Kevin being a lonely youngster deprived of life outside the home by his over-protective mother and obsessed with TV crime programmes. In their view he panicked when he encountered Mrs Stone and took her handbag without thinking.
Episode 29
Kevin gives his evidence, a sheltered boy, who lives his life through a small world, consisting of television and his parents. Kevin's mother makes a claim about her son's mental capacity.
Episode 30
The Jury have to consider their verdict, but first they head from Kevin's father, who claims his son is too cosseted by his mother, but is a soft and gentle boy. Doctor Wright, the psychiatrist who evaluated Kevin gives her view on him.
Episode 31
Maurice Obone is on trial, accused of living off immoral earnings, he's alleged to be pimping Janice Smith. Smith's landlord Thomas Crichton and fellow tenant Edward Harley detail various comings and goings at her flat.
Episode 32
Police Cadet Fairbrother explains how Obone offered him the services of Janice one night at a pub, WPC Jones who was present and witnessed that occurrence, explains how she saw Janice handing Obone cash. Mrs O'Rourke gives evidence.
Episode 33
Morris Obone gives his evidence, stating that he's a modern artist and that's how he makes his money. Janice Smith states that she and Morris have an open relationship and that she earns her living as his agent. The Jury decide.
Episode 34
David and John Elliston are accused of defrauding a trust fund of £50,000. Duncan Dawson claims to be a co conspirator and implicates the pair in the crime, a crime that robbed a young woman of part of her inheritance.
Episode 35
The court hears evidence from the victim of the fraud, she explains her relationship with the accused and her uncle. Stanley Crundle, a former employee at the Elliston's office makes his feelings about Adam know.
Episode 36
Adam Elliston tells the court that he saw an opportunity with Dawson and took it. Elliston states that it was Dawson who took advantage of his good character. Dawson's own mother gives her verdict on her son. the jury have a choice.
Episode 37
Steve O'Reilly is accused of murdering his mother's new partner after escaping out of a closed borstal. Could Steve's writing give an insight into his character and intentions?
Episode 38
Steve's own mother Frances testifies against him, she details the series of events as she remembers. Steve O'Reilly begins his defence, but his temper gets the better of him.
Episode 39
Steve O'Reilly completes his evidence, making a passionate outburst. Steve's English teacher speaks on his behalf, describing how his work went downhill after Tom's arrival. Steve's girlfriend Joanna Downey explains what she saw.