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.
Best Episodes of Justice
Decisions, Decisions
S3 Ep11
7.0
2nd Aug 1974
An couple waste the courts time staging a marital disagreement for financial gain.
Under Suspicion
S3 Ep10
7.0
26th Jul 1974
Eliot is accused of bribing a Police Officer.
Twice the Legal Limit
S3 Ep9
7.0
19th Jul 1974
Harriet Grudgingly defends a judge on a drink driving charge.
Persona Non Grata
S3 Ep8
7.0
12th Jul 1974
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.
Matrimonial Malice
S3 Ep7
7.0
5th Jul 1974
A doctor is accused by his wife of repeatedly assaulting her while he claims she is mentally disturbed.
It's Always a Gamble
S3 Ep6
7.0
28th Jun 1974
Margaret helps a mentally ill young lady on probation who left a baby alone in a carriage.
Worst Episodes of Justice
The Most Important Thing of All
S1 Ep1
2.7
8th Oct 1971
Harriet represents her ex-husbands former cell mate after a bank robbery.
By Order of the Magistrates
S1 Ep2
7.0
15th Oct 1971
A decision must be made whether two children should remain with their mother or father.
Witnesses Cost Extra
S1 Ep3
7.0
22nd Oct 1971
A defence lawyer is accused of buying witnesses.
The Rain It Raineth
S1 Ep4
7.0
29th Oct 1971
Three boys are involved injuring a security guard while breaking into a warehouse. One boy's case is treated separately after pleading guilty.
Within a Year and a Day
S1 Ep5
7.0
5th Nov 1971
If someone dies as a result of a previous crime the perpetrator can be tried for murder. Harriet must now defend Brian Parsons.
To Help an Old School Friend
S1 Ep6
7.0
12th Nov 1971
A conflict ensues between the the Cold war security state and the British legal system after a physicist is found dead.
Justice Episode Guide
The Most Important Thing of All
S1 Ep1
2.7
8th Oct 1971
Harriet represents her ex-husbands former cell mate after a bank robbery.
By Order of the Magistrates
S1 Ep2
7.0
15th Oct 1971
A decision must be made whether two children should remain with their mother or father.
Witnesses Cost Extra
S1 Ep3
7.0
22nd Oct 1971
A defence lawyer is accused of buying witnesses.
The Rain It Raineth
S1 Ep4
7.0
29th Oct 1971
Three boys are involved injuring a security guard while breaking into a warehouse. One boy's case is treated separately after pleading guilty.
Within a Year and a Day
S1 Ep5
7.0
5th Nov 1971
If someone dies as a result of a previous crime the perpetrator can be tried for murder. Harriet must now defend Brian Parsons.
To Help an Old School Friend
S1 Ep6
7.0
12th Nov 1971
A conflict ensues between the the Cold war security state and the British legal system after a physicist is found dead.
No Flowers, by Request
S1 Ep7
7.0
19th Nov 1971
A gangster intimidates any potential witnesses to keep them from testifying about an assault.
When Did You First Feel the Pain?
S1 Ep8
7.0
26th Nov 1971
Harriet assists a doctor accused of prescribing a fatal drug.
A Nice Straightforward Treason
S1 Ep9
7.0
3rd Dec 1971
A Soviet defector names one of Dr. Moody's patients as a Red Army Officer.
People Have Too Many Rights
S1 Ep10
7.0
10th Dec 1971
A policeman has a case brought against him by his superior accused of taking bribes.
A License to Build Your Own Money
S1 Ep12
7.0
7th Jan 1972
A large development project appeals against a decision to not build on rural land.
A Duty to the Court
S1 Ep13
7.0
14th Jan 1972
A woman is accused of murder making Harriet wonder if she should submit possibly damaging evidence.
