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The Pilot and Series 1 of Judge John Deed raise the bar on what UK TV networks does so very well - British court room drama. Martin Shaw as the Judge is an inspired casting, he is different, at times quirky, complex, compassionate and committed in his beliefs, as the character demands, but he is the Judge; very believable, well informed, and very, very well played. And he is equally well supported by fine a cast who each play their roles with clear commitment and interest. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their performances gives each episode a delightful and tangible chemistry through their interaction that makes this a very believable and a very real drama. That the episodes don't shy away from tackling contemporary issues, that years later are still issues in our society, adds considerably to the worth of this series.