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Justice (1971 TV series)

Justice is a British drama television series that 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 played barrister Julia Stanford. The theme music is Crown Imperial by William Walton.

Cast
MainMargaret Lockwood as Harriet Peterson • John Stone as Doctor Ian Moody • John Bryans as Arthur Bollington (season 1, episode 2) / William Corletti, Senior Clerk at Harriet's Cahmber. (seasons 2–3, 22 episodes) • Philip Stone as Sir John Gallagher QC, head of Harriet's Chamber. He later becomes a judge. (seasons 1–2, 11 episodes) • Anthony Valentine as Robert Miller (season 1, episode 11) / James Eliot (season 3, 8 episodes) • Rosie Collins as Rosie (season 3, 8 episodes) Guests (partial)Alun Armstrong as Bob Graham (1 episode) • Angela Thorne as Eileen Rutherford, a social worker (3 episodes) • Brian Wilde as Latimer / Prison Doctor (2 episodes) • David Graham as Farber Tapworth (2 episodes) • Ed Devereaux as Frank Ronce (2 episodes) • Geoffrey Whitehead as Brian Bex / Major Bilton (2 episodes) • Gerald Cross as Judge (2 episodes) • Joss Ackland as Sir Robert Beste (1 episode) • Leon Vitali as Brian Parsons (2 episodes) • Michael Coles as Detective Sergeant Gable (3 episodes) • Paul Eddington as Cooper / Kendall Blumenthal (2 episodes) • Percy Herbert as Supt. Kellaway (3 episodes) • Peter Blythe as Sommerfield (2 episodes) • Peter Sallis as Coroner (season 1, episode 8) • Raymond Huntley as High Court Judge (2 episodes) • Sarah Douglas as Jenny Deane (2 episodes) • Veronica Lang as Secretary (season 1, episode 11) ==Plot==
Plot
The series follows Harriet Peterson, a barrister practising in the north of England (Season 1) who later moved to London, as she takes on a wide range of legal cases. Known for her intelligence, determination, and strong sense of justice, Peterson represents clients in matters ranging from criminal trials to civil disputes. Each episode typically centres on a different case, exploring legal, moral, and social issues. Peterson often defends individuals facing serious accusations, including violent crime, while also handling cases involving family law, negligence, and professional misconduct. Her work frequently places her in challenging situations that test both her legal skills and personal principles. Alongside her courtroom work, the series also touches on Peterson's personal life, including her relationship with Dr. Ian Moody, and the pressures of balancing professional responsibilities with private concerns. Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 ==DVD release==
DVD release
The complete series is available on DVD in the UK in three series sets. ==References==
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