Six Days of Justice
Drama deals with a magistrates' court, which usually is their first encounter with the law in the U.K. The stories evolve around the types of crimes that are presented there from parking offenses to murder. We meet the variety of characters who make there way through this procedure and follow them to their fate.
- 1972-1975
- 4 seasons
- Drama
Drama deals with a magistrates' court, which usually is their first encounter with the law in the U.K. The stories evolve around the types of crimes that are presented there from parking offenses to murder. We meet the variety of characters who make there way through this procedure and follow them to their fate.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1972
Episode 1
Cross-Fire
52 mins
Lorna Brown battles with her husband Anthony for a separation and for custody of their children. Suspicions of his infidelity with the live-in housekeeper, and of her drunkenness don't bode well for either of them.
Episode 2
Suddenly... You're in It
51 mins
Learner driver Beryl, tutored by her husband one dark, rainy night, accidentally strikes a pedestrian. They jointly face a dangerous driving charge, but Beryl is more distressed by news of an unexpected tragic side-effect of the accident.
Episode 3
A Private Nuisance
52 mins
The Magistrates hear a private summons alleging assault brought by a publican's wife. The accused claims as mitigation, the provocative conduct of racism, poor service and bad tempers, on the part of both the publican and his wife.
Episode 4
Who Cares?
51 mins
Teenage runaway Karen seems determined to manage her own life - her recently remarried mother certainly seems not to care at all. The magistrates have to decide if Karen is in "moral danger" and so needs to be put into care.
Episode 5
With Intent to Deceive
50 mins
Wiccan clairvoyant Molly obliges Mrs. Trafford's request to find a missing ring. Later, the Trafford couple mount a fraudulent charge, claiming that despite paying Molly for her services, the ring remains lost. But is it?
Episode 6
Open House
51 mins
Squatters in a decrepit house are deemed tenants and sued for failing to pay rates. They insist on being outside and independent of society, but does that mean they can still use community services completely free of all charges?