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Verdict (TV Series)
''Verdict'' is a British television legal anthology series, first broadcast on 31 July 1998, that ran for four episodes on ITV. The series, set entirely in the courtroom, features genuine members of the public as the jury, who give their verdict on each of the cases presented before them. Each episode features an entirely unique cast, with the exception of Susan Duerden, whose character, Heather Smart, appears in two of the four episodes. The series' format drew comparisons with fellow ITV counterpart ''Crown Court'', which ran from 1972 until 1984. The series was directed by Michael Kerrigan, Mike Adams and Bill Pryde; with Catherine Hayes, Tom Needham, Susan Rogers and Chris Thompson acting as principal writers. Aside from a single repeat run on ITV3 in the late 2000s,Archived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine the series has never been re-broadcast or released on DVD. Cast Split Second * John Bowe as Richard Prestwick Q.C. * Sarah Lancashire as Anne Cloves Q.C. * John Bowl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legal Drama
A legal drama is a genre of film and television that generally focuses on narratives regarding legal practice and the justice system. The American Film Institute (AFI) defines "courtroom drama" as a genre of film in which a system of justice plays a critical role in the film's narrative. Legal dramas have also followed the lives of the fictional Lawyer, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, or other persons related to the practice of law present in television show or film. Legal drama is distinct from Police procedural, police crime drama or detective fiction, which typically focus on police officers or detectives investigating and solving crimes. The focal point of legal dramas, more often, are events occurring within a courtroom, but may include any phases of legal procedure, such as jury deliberations or work done at law firms. Some legal dramas Film à clef, fictionalize real cases that have been litigated, such as the play-turned-movie, Inherit the Wind (play), ''Inherit the Wind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Robb
David Robb (born 23 August 1947) is a Scottish actor. Early life Born in London, the son of David Robb and Elsie Tilley, Robb grew up in Edinburgh and was educated there at the Royal High School, Edinburgh, Royal High School, where he played Henry II of England, Henry II in a school production of Jean Anouilh’s ''Becket''. Screen career Robb has starred in various British films and television shows, including films such as ''Swing Kids'' and ''Hellbound (film), Hellbound''. He is well known for playing Germanicus in the famous 1976 BBC production of ''I, Claudius (TV series), I, Claudius'', and as Robin Grant, one of the principal characters in Thames Television's 1981 series ''The Flame Trees of Thika''. Robb had his big break playing Andrew Fraser MP in the TV miniseries First Among Equals (TV series), ''First Among Equals'' a 1986 adaption of the book of the same name by Jeffrey Archer. The miniseries was a great success on prime time TV in the UK and abroad and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilia Fox
Emilia Rose Elizabeth Fox (born 31 July 1974) is an English actress and presenter whose film debut was in Roman Polanski's film '' The Pianist''. Her other films include the Italian–French–British romance-drama film ''The Soul Keeper'' (2002), for which she won the Flaiano Film Award for Best Actress; the drama film ''The Republic of Love'' (2003); the comedy-drama film ''Things to Do Before You're 30'' (2005); the black comedy ''Keeping Mum'' (2005); the romantic comedy-drama film '' Cashback'' (2006); the drama ''Flashbacks of a Fool'' (2008); the drama film '' Ways to Live Forever'' (2010); the drama-thriller '' A Thousand Kisses Deep'' (2011); and the fantasy-horror drama film ''Dorian Gray'' (2009). Fox's television roles include the BBC drama ''Pride and Prejudice'' (1995), the PBS British/German television serial ''Rebecca'' (1997), ITV Granada's ''Henry VIII'' (2003), BBC's '' Gunpowder, Treason & Plot'' (2004), the 2005 BBC miniseries '' The Virgin Queen'' (2005) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Hamilton
Emily Miranda Hamilton (née Beevers; born 24 May 1971) is a British actress. Career Hamilton's notable roles include: *''The Queen'' … Princess Diana; 2009 *''The Bill'' … Dr. Julia Bickham: **"Reaching Out" (#25.50); 20 August 2009, ITV1 **"Psychiatric Help" (#25.49); 13 August 2009, ITV1 **"Line of Fire: Part 2" (#23.78); 24 October 2007, ITV1 **"Line of Fire: Part 1" (#23.77); 18 October 2007, ITV1 *''Midsomer Murders'' … Leonie Charteris in "They Seek Him Here"; 27 April 2008, ITV1 *''The Memsahib'' … Grace; 2006 *'' Making Waves'' … Lt. Cdr. Jenny Howard; 2004 *''He Died with a Felafel in His Hand'' … Sam; 2001 *''David Copperfield'' … Agnes Wickfield; 2000 *''The Grand'' … Christina Lloyd-Price; 1998 *''The Ruby Ring'' … Lucy; 1997 *'' Holding On'' … Tina; 1997 *'' Catherine Cookson's The Girl'' … Margaret Thornton; 1996 *''The Ruth Rendell Mysteries'' ... Sophie Riding; 1996 *''The Buccaneers'' … Lady Georgina; 1995 *'' Wycliffe'' ... Jean Land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Duttine
John Arthur Duttine (born 15 March 1949) is an English actor noted for his roles on stage, films and television. He is well known for his role as Sgt George Miller in '' Heartbeat'' and also Bill Masen in the TV series ''The Day of the Triffids''. Early life Duttine was born on 15 March 1949 in Barnsley, West Riding of Yorkshire. He attended Buttershaw Secondary School; Stephen Petcher from his school would also appear in ''Heartbeat''. He grew up in Buttershaw, in south-west Bradford. He trained at the Drama Centre London in north London. In London he shared a flat with Bradford actor Ken Kitson. Career In 1973, Duttine starred opposite Francesca Annis in the BBC adaptation of ''A Pin to See the Peep Show'' by F. Tennyson Jesse. This was followed in 1974 by a small role in the TV adaptation of the Lord Peter Wimsey story ''The Nine Tailors''. His first big break came when he played John the Apostle in the 1977 television mini-series ''Jesus of Nazareth''. This was followe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Johnston
Susan Johnston OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000, 2006–2012), Grace Foley in the BBC drama '' Waking the Dead'' (2000–2011), Gloria Price in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2012–2014) and Miss Denker in the ITV drama ''Downton Abbey'' (2014–2015). She won the 2000 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress and was nominated for the 2000 BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Performance for ''The Royle Family''. Early life Johnston was born on 7 December 1943 in Warrington, Cheshire, and grew up in Prescot, also in Lancashire. She is the daughter of Fred and Margaret Jane Wright (née Cowan). After working as a Higher Grade tax inspector, when her boyfriend was one of the pop group The Swinging Blue Jeans, she worked for Brian Epstein. From the age of 21, Johnston attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Bhatti
Ahsen Rafiq "Ace" Bhatti (born 13 September 1969) is a British actor who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He has appeared in numerous television series, including ''Cardiac Arrest'', '' Holding On'', '' NCS: Manhunt'', ''New Street Law'', ''Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee'', ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' and ''EastEnders'' and ''The Good Karma Hospital''. Career Bhatti began acting at age fourteen starring in the children series ''Dramarama'', however it wasn't until the nineties until he furthered his career, for which he appeared in the British soap opera '' Family Pride'', '' Band of Gold'', '' Holding On'', and most notably as Dr Rajesh Rajah in ''Cardiac Arrest'', among many other television roles during this time. In 2002, Bhatti made a brief appearance in ''Bend It Like Beckham'', played the central character Dave in BBC Three's dark comedy ''Grease Monkeys'' (2003), and played flashy Ash Aslan in 2006's ''New Street Law''. In 2007, he took on a minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Hardwicke
Edward Cedric Hardwicke (7 August 1932 – 16 May 2011) was an English actor, who had a distinguished career on the stage and on-screen. He was best known for playing Captain Pat Grant in ''Colditz'' (1972-73), and Dr. Watson in Granada Television's ''Sherlock Holmes'' (1986-94). Early life Hardwicke was born in London, the son of actors Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Helena Pickard. He began his film career in Hollywood at the age of 10, in Victor Fleming's film ''A Guy Named Joe'' which starred Spencer Tracy. He returned to England, attended Stowe School, and fulfilled his national service as a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and trained as an actor. Career Hardwicke played at the Bristol Old Vic, the Oxford Playhouse and the Nottingham Playhouse before in 1964 joining Laurence Olivier's National Theatre. He performed regularly there for seven years. He appeared with Olivier in William Shakespeare's ''Othello'' and I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian McLoughlin
Marian McLoughlin is a British actress, known for her role as Marina Bonnaire in the BBC soap opera '' Doctors''. She also played the role of Brenda Jacks in the BBC series ''Home Time'' in 2009 and Julia in ''Fast Freddie, The Widow and Me'' in 2011. In 2021, she appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' as Sue Morgan. Career After training to be a French teacher, she graduated from Newman College, and later took a postgraduate diploma in Drama at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Theatre work includes: ''Henry V'', ''After the Fall'' and ''Bartholomew Fair'' at the Royal National Theatre, ''Edmund'' at the Royal Court, and numerous rep companies. TV work includes: series regular in ''French Fields'', ''Doctors'', ''Home Time'', ''Born to Run'', ''Thin Ice'', ''Castles''; period drama ''Nicholas Nickleby''; plus roles in ''The Impressions Show'', '' EastEnders'' and ''The Bill'', and many other productions. In 1997, she starred in the BBC drama ''Born to Run''. In 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Jacobs (actor)
Joe Jacobs (m. 1983) is an English actor. Jacobs has appeared in Prime Suspect series 5 as Campbell Lafferty, ''The Bill'', ''Holby City'' and is best known for his role as PC Billy Jackson in the BBC police drama ''HolbyBlue''. The son of actor Clarke Peters Peter Clarke (born April 7, 1952), known professionally as Clarke Peters, is an American-British actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his roles as Lester Freamon in the television series ''The Wire'' (2002–2008) and Albert Lambrea ..., and grandson of broadcaster David Jacobs, he was in '' Night & Day'' (2001), ''The Lives of the Saints'' (2006), and ''The Commander''. References External links * 1983 births Black British male actors English male television actors English people of American descent Jewish English male actors British Jews English people of African-American descent Living people Place of birth missing (living people) {{UK-tv-actor-1980s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Curtis (actor)
Ian Curtis (born 1972 in Manchester, England) is a British actor, writer and director who is better known for his lead roles in '' Holby City'', where he played Ray Sykes, and ''Soldier Soldier'', in which he played Corporal Mark Hobbs. Other appearances include ''Dalziel and Pascoe'', ''Doctors'', and ''A Touch of Frost''. As a director Ian has co-written and directed the Channel 4 Comedy Lab '' FM'' in 2006 which is now in series development with ITV2. With co-writer Oliver Lansley they are writing six episodes which starts shooting in November 2008. Ian directed the 2007 Comedy Lab episode "Blowout", which won best comedy at the Scottish BAFTAs in 2007. Other credits include ''Sorry, I've Got No Head ''Sorry, I've Got No Head'' was a CBBC children's sketch comedy television series. The programme's cast originally consisted of William Andrews, David Armand, James Bachman, Marcus Brigstocke, Anna Crilly, Justin Edwards, Mark Evans, Mel G ...'', a 13 episode 30-minut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Halsall
Alan David Halsall (born 11 August 1982) is an English actor, best known for portraying the role of Tyrone Dobbs in ''Coronation Street'', a role he has played since 1998. Early life Halsall was brought up in Walkden, Salford and attended Walkden High School. Career Halsall has been in ''Coronation Street'' since November 1998, but had previously appeared in a variety of television shows including ''Heartbeat (British TV series), Heartbeat'', ''Hetty Wainthropp Investigates'' and ''Queer as Folk (UK TV series), Queer As Folk'' (1999). He also appeared in the CITV four-part series ''Matt's Million''. Halsall won the 2013 National Television Awards Outstanding Serial Drama Performance award for his role on ''Coronation Street''. Awards and nominations Personal life Halsall was married to former ''Coronation Street'' and ''Wild at Heart (UK TV series), Wild at Heart'' actress, Lucy-Jo Hudson. They met on set and began dating in 2005. They married on 13 June 2009 in Cheshir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
