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The Courtroom is a British legal drama created by Phil Redmond, which aired between June and December 2004. The programme was notable for starring many former British soap stars, particularly those who starred in Redmond's other productions Brookside and Hollyoaks.

First Aired

2004-06-21
Last Aired

2004-12-16
Creator

Phil Redmond
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

38
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Channel 4

Keywords:

judge lawyer courtroom courtroom drama

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Season 1

1. Five Below Zero

A case of a depressed mother who has drawned her own baby.

A case of a depressed mother who has drawned her own baby.Less

30mins 2004-06-21

2. The Right to die with Dignity

Ralph Gordon complied with his wive wishes and helped her to die however, he now finds himself on tria...More

Ralph Gordon complied with his wive wishes and helped her to die however, he now finds himself on trial for her murder. With his daughter, Samantha, against him can he convince the jury of his innocence?Less

30mins 2004-06-22

3. Dear Daddy

Christine Green is planning to take her children to Cornwall to start a new life but their father, and...More

Christine Green is planning to take her children to Cornwall to start a new life but their father, and her ex husband, Michael Gaynor has other ideas. He believe his children aren't happy and think he has evidence to prove it.Less

30mins 2004-06-23

4. One in Six

When an evening's idle drinking between three soldiers on guard duty escalates into a game of Russian ...More

When an evening's idle drinking between three soldiers on guard duty escalates into a game of Russian Roulette, tempers flare, passions rise and a life is lost. It's the cue for a dramatic trial to begin.Less

30mins 2004-06-24

5. Twice Bitten

Pub landlord Steven Smith is charged with biting his chef Brian White after an angry dispute involving...More

Pub landlord Steven Smith is charged with biting his chef Brian White after an angry dispute involving Smith's ravernous dog. But there's food for thought when the court learns Smith's dog had been deliberately fed with spicy chillies.Less

30mins 2004-06-25

6. Five Below Zero (Delayed Repeat)

A depressed mother drawns her own baby.

A depressed mother drawns her own baby.Less

30mins 2004-06-28

7. Bones

The discovery of a body at the bottom of a well re-opens a case dating back to 1976. When a finger bon...More

The discovery of a body at the bottom of a well re-opens a case dating back to 1976. When a finger bone belonging to erstwhile odd-job man Arthur Boughman is unearthed along with the victim's remains, a thirty-year old feud is exposed.Less

30mins 2004-06-29

8. Wasted

Bar owner Brian Gwinnett stands accused of being an accessory to the death of his ex-girlfriend Rachel...More

Bar owner Brian Gwinnett stands accused of being an accessory to the death of his ex-girlfriend Rachel Sinclair by adding sleeping pills to her drinks. But it soon becomes clear that nobody is entirely sure if the pills were added in Brian's bar or not.Less

30mins 2004-06-30

9. Gatsos

Tom Briley is on trial for taking his grudge against the police to an extreme and attacking a speed ca...More

Tom Briley is on trial for taking his grudge against the police to an extreme and attacking a speed camera with a JCB. Briley has already done time for refusing to pay a fine, but the defendant claims at the time of the incident he was at home with his sick wife.Less

30mins 2004-07-01

10. Beloved Daughter

Nurse Diane Eaton has always blamed Sean O'Brien for introducing her daughter Jennifer to heroin. Now ...More

Nurse Diane Eaton has always blamed Sean O'Brien for introducing her daughter Jennifer to heroin. Now she stands charged of deliberately failing to help revive Sean from a drug-induced coma at Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party.Less

30mins 2004-07-02

11. Slaves & Donkeys

An illegal immigrant is accused of stealing from his exploitative gang-master boss.

An illegal immigrant is accused of stealing from his exploitative gang-master boss.Less

30mins 2004-07-05

12. Bully for You

A teacher is in the dock for assaulting a pupil, but claims he only stepped in to break up a fight.

A teacher is in the dock for assaulting a pupil, but claims he only stepped in to break up a fight.Less

30mins 2004-07-06

13. One-Hit Wonder

Can a popstar involved in a hit and run case really turn the press interest in the case into good publ...More

Can a popstar involved in a hit and run case really turn the press interest in the case into good publicity?Less

30mins 2004-07-07

14. Responsible Adults

Having denied rape, a man is charged with manslaughter when the alleged victim kills herself.

Having denied rape, a man is charged with manslaughter when the alleged victim kills herself.Less

30mins 2004-07-08

15. Breaking Point

A householder claims he acted in self-defence when he assaulted a teenager who had entered his home.

A householder claims he acted in self-defence when he assaulted a teenager who had entered his home.Less

30mins 2004-07-09

16. One More Night

A bridesmaid accuses the groom of rape.

A bridesmaid accuses the groom of rape.Less

30mins 2004-07-12

17. Owzat

A well known Judge finds himself in the dock on a charge that isn't cricket!

A well known Judge finds himself in the dock on a charge that isn't cricket!Less

30mins 2004-07-13

18. Man Overboard

A ferry worker is accused of murdering his best friend by pushing him overboard.

A ferry worker is accused of murdering his best friend by pushing him overboard.Less

30mins 2004-07-14

19. Tragey

Can a man convince the jury that the death of his wife and daughter were a tragic accident?

Can a man convince the jury that the death of his wife and daughter were a tragic accident?Less

30mins 2004-07-15

20. The Kidnap

A financial advisor sues an elderly couple found guilty of flasely imprisioning him.

A financial advisor sues an elderly couple found guilty of flasely imprisioning him.Less

30mins 2004-07-16

21. Mother Love

The case seems simple enough: a mother has accused her son-in-law of GBH after she rejected his advanc...More

The case seems simple enough: a mother has accused her son-in-law of GBH after she rejected his advances. But as ever there's a deeper story to tell, and it's up to the defence team to unpick the truth from a particularly tricky fabric of lies and deception.Less

30mins 2004-07-19

22. Head over Heels

A school mountaineering trip ends in tragedy when a student falls to their death down a ravine. Is hea...More

A school mountaineering trip ends in tragedy when a student falls to their death down a ravine. Is headmaster Scott Dalton directly responsible, or does the fact the victim had sneaked off to smoke a joint qualify as mitigating circumstances?Less

30mins 2004-07-20

23. Nudist Beech

Financial advisor Edward Palmer has struck William Shawcross in the face, yet stands charged not just ...More

Financial advisor Edward Palmer has struck William Shawcross in the face, yet stands charged not just with assault but also outraging public decency - thanks to the fact he wasn't wearing any clothes at the time. Taking down his particulars is about to prove tricky...Less

30mins 2004-07-21

24. Like A Robot

A former soilder accussed of murdering a mugger denies that he intended to kill.

A former soilder accussed of murdering a mugger denies that he intended to kill.Less

30mins 2004-11-08

25. Bookends

A man charged with assualting an opld woman and her son springs a few surprises.

A man charged with assualting an opld woman and her son springs a few surprises.Less

30mins 2004-11-09

26. These Foolish Things

A teenager stands accused of aiding her best friends suicide.

A teenager stands accused of aiding her best friends suicide.Less

30mins 2004-11-10

27. Zero

A defendant who stole a car with a baby inside faces manslaughter charges.

A defendant who stole a car with a baby inside faces manslaughter charges.Less

30mins 2004-11-11

28. A Family Business

The owner of a shop strongly denies an allegation of indecent assualt.

The owner of a shop strongly denies an allegation of indecent assualt.Less

30mins 2004-11-15

29. Deep Cover

A jury considers the case of a football holigan who was stabbed after a match.

A jury considers the case of a football holigan who was stabbed after a match.Less

30mins 2004-11-16

30. Fists of Fury

When a half-time prank at a football match leads to more than a playfight the court must decided who's...More

When a half-time prank at a football match leads to more than a playfight the court must decided who's guilty and who's not.Less

30mins 2004-11-17

31. Reckless

A teenager obsessed with rap-music has burnt down his old school. But why?

A teenager obsessed with rap-music has burnt down his old school. But why?Less

30mins 2004-11-19

32. Dicky Heart

When a local vandal breaks into a house he is charged with manslaughter when the owner has a heart att...More

When a local vandal breaks into a house he is charged with manslaughter when the owner has a heart attack.Less

30mins 2004-11-23

33. Penned In

A man with a gun attempts to teach two teenagers a lesson.

A man with a gun attempts to teach two teenagers a lesson.Less

30mins 2004-11-29

34. Caught in the Wheels

A father is accussed of assault by his own son.

A father is accussed of assault by his own son.Less

30mins 2004-11-30

35. Over the Edge

A wife is charged with attempting to murder her terminally ill husband.

A wife is charged with attempting to murder her terminally ill husband.Less

30mins 2004-12-02

36. Caught Dead Handed

Despiting being dead a man's fingerprints are found at a crime scene.

Despiting being dead a man's fingerprints are found at a crime scene.Less

30mins 2004-12-07

37. The Postman

A postman us accussed of stealing cash from a recently deceased woman.

A postman us accussed of stealing cash from a recently deceased woman.Less

30mins 2004-12-15

38. Ballon Rage

A court hears about a hot air ballon ride that turned into a nightmare.

A court hears about a hot air ballon ride that turned into a nightmare.Less

30mins 2004-12-16

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