Crown Court Season 5 Episodes

Episode 1

Humpty Dumpty Sat on the Wall: Part 2

Tracy Lane tells the court that Collins paid her for sex, and that she witnessed him asking for money for turning a blind eye and offering 'protection.' In his evidence, Superintendent Collins explains the gaps in the taped recordings.

Episode 2

Humpty Dumpty Sat on the Wall: Part 3

Collins faces a long and tough examination from Mr. Elliot, who suggests he's of dubious character, corrupt and playing a dangerous game. Assistant Chief Constable Douglas Pritchard describes Collins as a man of integrity with flair.

Episode 3

Crime and Passion: Part 1

Mark Fryer is accused of murdering his former girlfriend Nicola Craig. The prosecution allege that Fryar strangled her, and dumped her body in a park, where she was discovered by a passer by. Nicola was identified by her friend Kay.

Episode 4

Crime and Passion: Part 2

Nicola's new partner Ian Lane describes how Nicolas had changed away from Mark's influence. Joan Phillips gives the court a different story, saying that her sister was better with Mark. Mark explains how he rowed with Nicola over Ian Lane.

Episode 5

Crime and Passion: Part 3

Mark maintains having no recollection of killing Nicola, if he did, he must have been in an abnormal state of mind. Mr. Elliot presses him over his disregard for women.Tanya Adams explains Mark's behaviour on the night of the death.

Episode 6

...Or Was He Pushed?: Part 1

Eleven year old Julian Morgan has been in a coma and seems unlikely to recover after being seriously injured at home. The Prosecution argue that his mother Linda Morgan had a history of beating him and inflicted the catastrophic injury. However she says it was a terrible accident as he slipped down the stairs. Her former husband testifies against her and Mrs Morgan did not challenge him divorcing her on the grounds of her past treatment of Julian. She argues though that she did not challenge the grounds for divorce as she was desperate to escape a bullying husband.

Episode 7

...Or Was He Pushed?: Part 2

Sgt. Evans says Mrs. Morgan didn't deny pushing her child down the stairs. When asked about evidence given at her divorce, Mrs. Morgan admits it was true she hit her children. She found life difficult and struck out against the children.

Episode 8

...Or Was He Pushed?: Part 3

Mrs. Morgan is asked about her history of violence and why should the court believe she would not strike out again. Dr. Lawrence says Mrs. Morgan has changed but it is pointed out he failed to spot injuries, to the children, in the past.

Episode 9

No Questions Asked: Part 1

The dismembered body of car dealer John Butlin was dumped from an aeroplane into the Irish Sea. He had been earlier been stabbed. Now Philiip Shepherd finds himself on trial for murder. The prosecution assert that he killed Butlin and pocketed the £5000 he had been carrying at the time. Shepherd passionately protests his innocence. He argues he had been asked by three criminals - Johnny the Print, Boyesie and Big Willie - to dump a load of counterfeit number plates at sea. He was then horrified to discover that it contained a dead body instead. He presumes these three men killed Butlin but they have never been traced; the prosecution claim they are the product of his imagination.

Episode 10

No Questions Asked: Part 2

Rudolph Adams says John Butlin bought the cars and he sold them. Butlin had a criminal record for receiving stolen goods. On the night he went missing he had up to £5,000 on him. Adams, as sole owner, now he has turnover of £157,000.

Episode 11

No Questions Asked: Part 3

Marie Shepherd is forced to give evidence, against her father. She admits seeing him carrying bundle but denies it was body parts. Philip Shepherd says he was offered £1,000, by three men, to throw three parcels, into the Irish Sea.

Episode 12

The Right of Every Woman: Part 1

Gynaecologist James Binyon and G.P. Fiona Stone face trial accused of sterilising a fourteen year old girl - Janice Scott - without her mother's permission. Janice has learning difficulties and the prosecution allege that Binyon and Stone sterilised her without revealing to her mother the true nature of the operation, a claim backed by Mrs. Scott. They also claim that Binyon in particular was motivated by eugenicist ideas of "survival of the fittest". Both defendants protest their innocence and insist that Mrs. Scott knew the full facts about her daughter's treatment which was in her own interest and of any children she might have had.

Episode 13

The Right of Every Woman: Part 2

The court hears evidence from Janice's social worker Anne Adams, who claims that Anne was learning to read and faced an optimistic future. Doctor Fiona Stone refutes the information and claims she did right by Janice.

Episode 14

The Right of Every Woman: Part 3

Mister Binyon faces a grueling cross examination from Neville Griffiths, who accused Binyon of playing god, and taking away Janice's god given right to mother a child one day. The Jury face a tough decision.

Episode 15

Beyond the Call of Duty: Part 1

Colin Tiler is a popular and respected teacher at a comprehensive school. However he is now in court charged with the indecent assault of one of his pupils, fifteen year old Kevin Anderson. Kevin comes from a troubled background but developed a good relationship with his teacher but did Tiler then take advantage of that relationship? The prosecution think so and argue that Tiler was sexually attracted to Kevin and used an opportunity when they met one evening for inappropriate and unwanted physical contact. Tiler admits that he is gay but insists he would not engage in sexual conduct with a pupil and that any inappropriate contact was accidental.

Episode 16

Beyond the Call of Duty: Part 2

Rita Anderson says that her son Kevin came home distressed and told her that his teacher had molested him. Kevin claims he and Mr. Turner were having a mock fight, wrestling and his teacher made inappropriate advances of a sexual nature.

Episode 17

Beyond the Call of Duty: Part 3

Headmaster Ernest Baldwin gives Colin Tyler a glowing reference and was happy for him to counsel a 14-year-old pupil. His homosexuality was never an issue. Tyler gives a statement and denies being calculating man who abused his position.

Episode 18

To Love, Cherish - and Batter: Part 1

Ian Whiting, an accountant, is charged with assaulting his wife Jennifer. She says that he regularly attacked her culminating in a final assault that left her seriously injured. He argues that she was prone to rages and that her injuries were caused when he tried to defend himself.

Episode 19

To Love, Cherish - and Batter: Part 2

Mary Woolgar tells how Jennifer knocked on her door, battered and bloody but is asked why never called 999. After seeing Ian, Jennifer has altered her evidence and now thinks both are to blame but adds he becomes violent when he drinks.

Episode 20

To Love, Cherish - and Batter: Part 3

Ian Whiting say he wasn't drunk but his wife used emotional blackmail to get him to come home. Jennifer attacked him with a knife but Mr. Parsons points out that it was her nose was broke as were her fingers while her body was bruised.

Episode 21

Scard: Part 1

Robert E Scard is accused of deceiving clients about the performance of his businesses in order to attract investments that he then pocketed. He insists he has been framed and evidence of his innocence has been destroyed.

Episode 22

Scard: Part 2

Nigel Henriques says he visited Turkey and nobody knew Mr. Scard. Scard claims all his documents are suppressed by outside forces. He adds he was acting as an agent for an international loan. Outside forces have destroyed the telexes.

Episode 23

Scard: Part 3

Scard explains the Robert E. Scard empire. Despite making no profit he claims he earned £¼ million for business advice. He tells of buying US army surplus portable toilets, from RES New York which didn't work. A subsidiary of Robert Scard.

Episode 24

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil: Part 1

Thomas Nolan was so badly assaulted that he is unable to give evidence in court. Teenagers Frank Price and Sheila Cronin are charged with committing grievous bodily harm on him. The Prosecution claim that Cronin is "vicious and vindictive" and led Price who has learning difficulties. Both defendants assert their innocence - they do not deny an earlier argument with the victim but say they were at home when he was attacked.

Episode 25

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil: Part 2

Mr. McLennan pressures Mrs. Thomas into admitting that she didn't suspect Cronin and Price until she heard of the attack. Coun. Andrews says he told the duo to stop picking on Mr. Nolan and later saw the pair running away from the garages.

Episode 26

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil: Part 3

Frank Price is asked why he changed his story after meeting Sheila Cronin, at the police station. He admits his older brother's stories about Northern Ireland angered him. Cronin says they picked on Thomas Nolan but denied attacking him.

Episode 27

The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 1

Akanni Dawodu is accused of harassing one of his tenants, Mrs. Obl, with the intention of driving her away from her tenancy. It is alleged that he frightened her using a ju-ju (black magic) ceremony which used the bodies of dead animals and death threats using her name. Dawodu asserts his innocence, arguing that the religious ritual was an innocent act of purification and that he believed she was casting the evil eye over him.

Episode 28

The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 2

Mrs. Obi is accused of jumping the housing queue, by getting married and having children. Mrs. Devlin witnessed Akannl Dawodu dressed up like a Yoruban dancer and intimidated Mrs. Obi. She told her to report the incident to the council.

Episode 29

The Ju-Ju Landlord: Part 3

Mr. Dawodu says Mrs. Obi was not a tenant just a temporary guest and he objected to her children. He admits removing the door and turning off the electricity because she owed rent. He is asked about Mrs. Obi £90 rent payment he denies it.

Episode 30

Ends and Means: Part 1

Social workers Jane Heathfield and John Morris are accused of attempting to steal a lorry load of beef, valued at over £16,000. The court hears evidence from the MD of the storage company and DI Graham Pritchard, who arrested them.

Episode 31

Ends and Means: Part 2

The court hears from Valerie Johnson and William Miller, both of whom rely on the support and care of Jane Heathfield and John Morris. Heathfield is pressed on how she came into possession of the meat, but refuses to answer.

Episode 32

Ends and Means: Part 3

John Morris explains how the beef came into his hands, but refuses to say who gave it to him. As the trial nears its end, Morris and Heathfield decide to conduct their own defence, dismissing Mr. McLennan, the Judge advises against it.

Episode 33

Incorrigible Rogue: Part 1

James William Kent is charged with assaulting two police officers. They say he punched and kicked them after they arrested him for trying the handles of parked vehicles. Kent denies the offences. He was convicted a few years earlier of being an "incorrigible rogue" - a persistent vagrant - and says that as a result the police are prejudiced against him and that the law gives him little chance of escaping conviction. He admits a long criminal record but says he has no previous convictions of violence, is arthritic and would never have struck the officers. He says his life has been turned around since joining a hostel run by Mr. Livingstone and that his criminal days are behind him.

Episode 34

Incorrigible Rogue: Part 2

James William Kent admits he has pleaded guilty to crimes he may not have committed and spent 30 years behind bars. He denies fighting, abhors violence and suffers from arthritis. He been happy living at St. Matthews For Ex-Prisoners.

Episode 35

Incorrigible Rogue: Part 3

Inmates of St. Matthews For Ex-Prisoners, Albert Hicks and Tom Bernard give character references for Kent. Hostel Superindendant Patrick Livingston explains how he befriended Kent, in prison, and how is has now become de-institutionalised.

Episode 36

Drunk, Who Cares: Part 1

Stanley Roberts was electrocuted and killed when his crane touched overhead cables; a young boy who rushed to help him was also killed in the incident. A postmortem showed that Roberts had drunk alcohol beforehand. His employer Colin Hunter is now charged with health-and-safety offences. The prosecution asserts that Hunter knew Roberts was an alcoholic and yet took no proper action to stop him working. His widow says Roberts used to hit her, and says she wrote to Hunter about her husband's drinking. However, the defence maintains that there is no evidence that Roberts was ever drunk at work, and that the company took reasonable measures to ensure he was a safe employee.

Episode 37

Drunk, Who Cares: Part 2

Mrs. Roberts is asked about the letter she wrote, to Mr. Simpson, regarding Stanley's drinking. Simpson spoke to Roberts but he denied drinking at work. However William Marshall, tells the court, he was drunk on the day of the accident.

Episode 38

Drunk, Who Cares: Part 3

Colin Hunter admits Stanley Roberts was a poor timekeeper and was asked whether he was aware of the company's safety policy. Roberts denied being a alcoholic. He tells Mr. Griffiths there had been no drink related accidents at him firm.

Episode 39

Accepted Standards: Part 1

Dr Barbara Baxter stands accused of publishing a defamatory article against a Fulchester plastics company claiming deaths have occurred due to vinyl chloride poisoning.

Episode 40

Accepted Standards: Part 2

Union's solicitor told Mrs. Flynn that without an autopsy, on her husband, it would be hard to prove a wrongful death case against Fulchester Plastics. Dr. Gill agrees but he adds that he found aspects of Mr. Flynn's death puzzling.

Episode 41

Accepted Standards: Part 3

Brian Jones claims Dr. Baxter was jumping on the bandwagon and wanted to shutdown Fulchester Plastics. Arnold Griffiths runs the Health and Safety department and says the link between vinyl chloride and cancer was only discovered in 1974.

Episode 42

The Jolly Swagmen: Part 1

Leavis and Lovelace work together as jobbing builders and a pub comedy act. They also now share the dock, accused of disguising themselves, tricking their way into the homes of two old aged pensioners and then robbing them.

Episode 43

The Jolly Swagmen: Part 2

Gordon Roach says Leavis and Lovelace came to his home uninvited and doesn't like how the pair make fun of the audience. Mr. Canty says they took his erotica collection has a joke. PC Cluff tells how he found stolen goods in their van.

Episode 44

The Jolly Swagmen: Part 3

Lovelace admits he and Leavis broke into Roach's house to humiliate him and get revenge. Leavis says they kept the stage costumes in the van despite working as builders but slips up when he says he removed his false beard instead of wig.

Episode 45

A Bang or a Whimper: Part 1

30 mins

Jane Waldon and Sarah Bush are accused, along with Wilfred Bell deceased, of conspiring to cause an explosion. This case came from from information, allayed by local headmaster Peter McCaig, who was convinced his school was the target.

Episode 46

A Bang or a Whimper: Part 2

School Attendence Officer Janet Murie visited Jane Walden when her son failed to attend. She saw Jane Bush and Wilfred Bell and they told her he was making a bomb. Peter McCaig questioned more about this when Bell blew himself up in a car.

Episode 47

A Bang or a Whimper: Part 3

Jane Bush admits buying weedkiller. Jane Waldon says schools made children into robots so stopped son Timothy going. She admits knowing convicted bomber Helen Tommell, who taught her how to make a bomb and Special Branch had arrested her.

Episode 48

Pigmented Patter: Part 1

Cafe owner Frederick Muir stands accused of incitement to racial hatred. The prosecution allege that he unfairly dismissed Tunde Williams, a highly qualified Nigerian immigrant, on the grounds of his race. Following the dismissal a number of witnesses say that Muir made a highly offensive racist speech. Muir denies the charge. He argues that he quite correctly dismissed Williams for incompetence. He admits to then speaking about racial issues but says his words condemned racism and he has been deliberately misquoted by the witnesses who have colluded in their evidence to try to discredit him.

Episode 49

Pigmented Patter: Part 2

Jessica Finch and Tunde Williams are accused of colluding to lie about Frederick Muir. Mark Isham brings to the court testimony he wrote down about Muir speech. Miss Schofield, once again, points out the similarity to Finch and Williams.

Episode 50

Pigmented Patter: Part 3

Frederick Muir denies trying get a white man to replace Tunde Williams. After Williams was sacked, he agrees he made a speech but denies it was racial. Mr. Simpson asks about David Stone, a Jewish man he forced out of a photographic club.

Episode 51

Stranger in the Night: Part 1

Dr. Miandad is charged with manslaughter after Beverley Lipton, a young woman dies following treatment from Miandad. The girl's father suggests the substitute GP made a fleeting visit and failed to diagnose Beverley's issues.

Episode 52

Stranger in the Night: Part 2

Fulchester's senior gynaecologist Mr. Murray testifies that the deceased's ectopic pregnancy could have been treated if she'd been admitted to hospital earlier. Dr Miandad maintains she had a UTI and explains why he couldn't examine her.

Episode 53

Stranger in the Night: Part 3

Dr Miandad maintains Beverley's mother refused him access to examine her daughter, while the prosecution questions whether he worked excessive hours simply for money. The jury decide.

Episode 54

Those in Peril: Part 1

Trawler captain William Stringer is charged with causing the death by neglect of John Sullivan, a young crew member who was swept into the sea in extremely stormy conditions. The prosecution allege that Stringer was reckless as to the poor weather and ordered the terrified Sullivan to remain on deck. They also claim he had been drinking alcohol, impairing his judgement. The defence reject the allegations. They argue that Stringer is an immensely capable officer who did the best for his crew. In particular they assert that Stringer ordered Sullivan below deck but he refused to move, leading to his death.

Episode 55

Those in Peril: Part 2

Mate, Matthew Cole believed Stringer's luck had run out and had stopped making the big catches. So he began taking more risks. The ship was iced up and fighting a gale force wind, John Sullivan was on deck clearing ice then disappeared.

Episode 56

Those in Peril: Part 3

William Stringer is asked why he was moved to an inferior ship. He says it was Cole who lost his bottle, not him and also denies he was drinking too much. He says John Sullivan insisted on staying on the deck but lost his head and fell.

Episode 57

A Working Girl: Part 1

At an earlier trial Sylvia Turner was acquitted of soliciting on Fulchester High Street. However she now finds herself on trial accused of perjury. The Prosecution claim that Miss Turner lied when she said in court that she was not soliciting on that occasion - she is a known prostitute and propositioned a man. She does not deny that she has worked that area as a prostitute and continues to engage in prostitution but says she no longer works the streets and her exchange with the man on that day was banter and not a sexual invitation.

Episode 58

A Working Girl: Part 2

Philip Hall claims he saw the defendant, in a shop doorway, and she said "Half an hour back at my place". Ms. Scott asks whether P.C Hunter influenced his answer. Then whether it was him, who jokingly said, these words to Sylvia Turner.

Episode 59

A Working Girl: Part 3

Despite pleading not guilty, Valerie Turner says she wished she had plead guilty, at the Majestrate's Court. Mr. Parsons asks her to explain what was the difference between her standing in doorway, that afternoon, and her plying her trade.

Episode 60

A Matter of Honour: Part 1

Farooq Rana and Akbar Nawaz Rana are charged of causing grievous bodily harm on Manzil Ali. He says he was with Noor Jahan Rana, alone in the dark. Farooq Rana, came in turned on the light, and attacked him as did his father, Akbar Rana.

Episode 61

A Matter of Honour: Part 2

D. S. Walton found Manzil Ali badly beaten and taken to hospital. Farooq Rana and Akbar Nawaz Rana were names given. Farooq Rana says that Manzil Ali hit him and his father came to his aid. Adding Mariq Ali had corrupted one our girls.

Episode 62

A Matter of Honour: Part 3

Farooq Rana says he saw Ali with his sister Noor. Ali picked up a radio and threatened him but fled, taking the radio. Ali fell and kicked out, so acted in self defence. Noor claims Ali conned his way in saying he was escaping white thugs.

Episode 63

Inside Story: Part 1

Prison officer William Parker has been left permanently physically and mentally disabled after being attacked in prison - an attack that was shortly followed by a major riot causing huge damage. Inmate Stephen Benson is now charged with grievous bodily harm, the Prosecution arguing he bore a grudge against Parker and hit him on the back of the head with a hammer inflicting catastrophic injuries. Parker insists his innocence and the Defence assert he is not a violent offender - he was actually trying to assist the injured Parker, the attack having been carried out by someone else.

Episode 64

Inside Story: Part 2

Officer Axton says he saw Stephen Benson, in Workship 3, kneeling next to Officer Parker, holding a hammer. A riot followed. Mr. Elliot says to Axton why he hit and kicked Benson until he was unconscious and it was then the riot broke out.

Episode 65

Inside Story: Part 3

Sex offender Jack Hudson would get parole if he gave evidence against Stephen Benson. Governer Humphries says Benson has never been on report. Stephen tells how he was helping Officer Parker. Turner and Axton came for him and attacked him

Episode 66

Death for Sale: Part 1

Episode 67

Death for Sale: Part 2

Episode 68

Death for Sale: Part 3

Episode 69

Treewomen of Jagden Crag: Part 1

A progressive female teacher is accused of illegally imprisoning a male pupil.

Episode 70

Treewomen of Jagden Crag: Part 2

Emlyn Page mother Janet went to Jagden Village and saw a group students, naked in the trees. She then confronted Miss Felstead. Mr. Griffiths asked if it was true she did not want Emlyn to go to the camp and was jealous of Miss. Felstead.

Episode 71

Treewomen of Jagden Crag: Part 3

Geraldine Felstead says that she attempted give Emlyn Page a social sense. She adds that Page wasn't trying to bring the group down but acting like a naughty child. Mr. Latimore says Felstead wanted to control and corrupt her students.

Episode 72

You Won't Escape When Hendrik Witbooi Comes: Part 1

University students David Paget and Joshua Smith, are charged with conspiring to cause an explosion with intent to harm a South African family staying with relatives in Fulchester. The bomb went off early leaving a third student dead.

Episode 73

You Won't Escape When Hendrik Witbooi Comes: Part 2

Mr. Leigh says David Paget was a room mate of Peter Nekawai and Joshua Smith but not political. Joshua Smith accuses Sgt. Beale of planting detonators in his room. Paget says the pictures found in his room belong to ex-girlfriend Stella.

Episode 74

You Won't Escape When Hendrik Witbooi Comes: Part 3

Paget is questioned about political militant, Stella Du Plessis. Paget says their relationship was sexual not political. Smith says Stella called Paget, Henrik Witboo, a Nambian political hero. She has been arrested and held without trial.

Episode 75

Operation Happiness: Part 1

Psychologist Alan Brierley and neurosurgeon David Maybank are accused of GBH, after carrying out psycho-surgery on Mrs. Josie Williams, Dr. Joan Reedman, Jodie's psychologist gives a damning opinion on the medical procedure.

Episode 76

Operation Happiness: Part 2

The court hears evidence from Josie Williams, she explains that she's much affected after the operation, vague and slow of thought. Laurence Pettifer QC, highlights Josie's violent past and claims the operation was a success.

Episode 77

Operation Happiness: Part 3

Mrs. Scott grills Dr. Maybank, putting it to him that he carried out the operation on Josie unnecessarily, and that had it been a man in the same place, he would not have. Josie's case is not helped by her mother, who slates her daughter.

Episode 78

Lola: Part 1

Lola Martin is on trial accused of persistently importuning for immoral purposes and striking Jeffrey Lent. The case is made more unusual as Lola Martin is a transvestite and gay man and Lent is an undercover police officer who says he was trying to catch drug dealers in the club where the incidents occurred. The Defence case is that the detective was an agent provocateur who incited an advance and was then struck in self-defence as he grabbed Lola..

Episode 79

Lola: Part 2

Reporter Edward Linger tells how he witnessed the arrest of Lola Martin. He was there to interview Martin about his life as a homosexual transvestite. Dr. Carol Burlington is asked about her controversial views she holds about homosexuals.

Episode 80

Lola: Part 3

Lola Martin is allowed to take the stand has a transvestite and admits making to comments to Sgt. Lent. Oscar Douglas says he was unaware the two men in his club were police until the arrest. Douglas denies drugs were sold at his club.

Episode 81

Royalties: Part 1

Terence Healey, an admitted career criminal turned used car dealer, spent almost two years in prison and faced three trials before being acquitted of involvement in an armed robbery. He is seeking damages from Police Commander Latcham whom he says maliciously prosecuted him, using an informer within the robbery gang called Albert Charlton to mount a fabricated case. Latcham says he acted in good faith and that Charlton's evidence was vital to getting dangerous criminals off the streets.

Episode 82

Royalties: Part 2

Maureen Healey says her husband was with her on the day of the Great Fulchester Bank Robbery. She is asked about the three guilty men, named by Harry Charlton, and how her husband got off. Mrs. Healey admits she would lie for husband.

Episode 83

Royalties: Part 3

Cdr Latcham explains why he went to the D.P.P to get amnesty for violent thug like Harry Charlton. Charlton admits to being present at the Great Fulchester Bank Robbery and says Healey was present. He was arrested in the South of France.

Episode 84

A World of Difference: Part 1

30 mins

Jacques Denver and Agnes Lisle, a couple of St Lucian heritage, are accused of abducting their son Ashley from the care of the local authority. Ashley had been taken into care and sent to a residential school for children with learning difficulties. The Defence case is that Denver and Lisle thought that Ashley was in danger of psychological harm and that the decision to take him into care was affected by unfair intelligence testing which ignored his background as a patois speaker. The Prosecution insist the local authority's decision was fair and only motivated by Ashley's best interests, the couple having no right to take him from their care.

Episode 85

A World of Difference: Part 2

Paul Farrar is questioned by Mrs. Forrest, who suggests he lacks the cultural awareness to care for Ashley. Ashley's teacher Dr. Marion Rogerson details the boy's learning difficulties, saying the language barrier was the main issue.

Episode 86

A World of Difference: Part 3

Jacques tells the court that the system isn't fair to him and his family, he tells the court that Ashley jumped into his van without his knowledge. The prosecution question Agnes over her effectiveness as a mother. Ashley gives evidence.

Episode 87

Auld Lang Syne: Part 1

Scottish nationalist campaigners Hamish Stewart-Mackenzie and Davidina McLeod stand charged with the theft of an oil tanker that was taken from Services near Kendal. The Prosecution allege that Stewart-Mackenzie drove the vehicle away after Miss McLeod had distracted the driver Peter Telfer who had been giving her a lift. Stewart-Mackenzie doesn't deny taking the tanker but argues he was justified because its cargo of oil belongs to Scotland. Miss McLeod, who is a folk singer, argues she was simply on her way to a gig - she had nothing to do with the taking of the vehicle and has been framed.

Episode 88

Auld Lang Syne: Part 2

Supt. Burnbank says he was tipped off that a oil tanker was going to be hijacked. He found Stewart-MacKenzie injured man, by the tanker and he stated he was taking stolen oil back to Scotland. Davidina McLeod was later arrested in Glasgow.

Episode 89

Auld Lang Syne: Part 3

Davidina McLeod was angry with Theresa Gibson MP's empty promises. Several members announced they were resigning on the eve of the election. Gibson lost her seat and plotted revenge. Stewart-MacKenzie says he was not stealing Scottish oil.