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Judge John Deed
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This popular BBC drama series largely filmed in the greater south east with the bulk of filming in London. In the East of England locations were chosen in and around the historic City of St Albans and the boroughs of Watford and Hertsmere in Hertfordshire. Judge John Deed (Martin Shaw) is a man who is not afraid to question the establishment in the name of justice although his behaviour in his private life is often questioned. This means he is invariably at odds with at least one or two people per episode along with his friend and the love of his life, Jo Mills QC (Jenny Seagrove). Whilst many of the locations which appear on screen are privately owned or public buildings which are not accessible some can be identified as follows:

Release / Airing: 09/01/2001

Locations used for this production:

  • Aldenham >
    In ‘Abuse of Power’ John comes to see Jo who suggests they go to a football match with her kids and Charlie. Deed doesn’t explain why he really come to see her as he leaves almost immediately without explanation much to Jo’s confusion. In ‘Everyone’s Child’ the church is likely to have been used to celebrate the life a young boy. Everyone is gathered together and the Vicar (Charlie Cox who later starred in the movie Stardust), asks the congregation if anyone has anything to say. John decides to recite a very moving poem which is extremely personal to him. Everyone subsequently leaves the church following the service.
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  • Borehamwood >
    At this time we have no information on what scene was filmed at this location.
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  • Bovingdon >
    Jo arrives at the prison to meet with Terry Rogers in 'Lots and Found' but the housemistress looking after Michael Hulsey (Thomas Hall) who she is desperate to adopt calls. She promises to visit him but due to the pressures of work Jo is finding the demands of her job and the demands of the adoption agency difficult to manage. In ‘Defence of Others’ Jo again visits the prison. This time she comes to see Alan Ferns (Matt Bardock) and tells him that there is no defence for the murder he committed whilst in prison. Ferns’ lawyer reminds Jo that all prisoners should be entitled to the best defence possible.
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  • Bushey >
    At this time we have no information on what scene was filmed at this location.
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  • Edgwarebury Hotel & Restaurant >
    In the first episode ‘Exacting Justice’ the Judge has dinner with Sir Ian Rochester’s wife, Francesca (Jemma Redgrave) after which a relationship develops. This liaison leads to Sir Ian (Simon Chandler) developing a profound hatred for Deed and a determination to do whatever it takes to force him to resign. This hatred is present throughout the entire series and manifests itself in a variety of ways during most episodes.
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  • Elstree Aerodrome >
    The aerodrome appears in a number of episodes. In ‘Duty of Care’ Briggs (Christopher Ellison), a tyrannical managing director with no time for health and safety resulting in the death of one of his workers, arrives back in the UK only to be arrested. In ‘Hidden Agenda’ Jo, John and PC Ashurst arrive at the airport. John and Jo kiss and board the plane having fooled Lawrence James who was under the impression Deed was having an affair with Dr Beileux (Lynsey Baxter) who had just appeared before him as a defendant.
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  • Kings Langley >
    In ‘Appropriate Response’ Deed races to try to save Charlie believing she has been abducted and her life is in danger. In ‘Nobody’s Fool’ the dual carriage way is used again. This time John goes to see George Channing (Caroline Langrishe), his former wife having discovered Charlie may have taken things into her own hands.
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  • Leavesden Park >
    The distinctive glass fronted buildings are likely to have been used for the arrest scene of Francesca Rochester and Giles Rowley (William Tapley) in ‘Nobody’s Fool’. The office buildings appear again in ‘Health Hazard’ when James Brooklands (Anthony Calf) and Clive Kadans (George Camiller) leave their office. James insists of driving despite having no license when his driver is missing which set off a tragic series of events. In a later scene in this episode, James and Clive once again exit the building and Clive tells him that he must appear before the appeal court due to the public outcry over the leniency of his sentence given by Sir Monty Everard (Simon Ward).
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  • Monksmead School (not accessible) >
    In ‘Lost and Found’ Monksmead School is used as the backdrop for the opening scenes of this episode where Terry Rogers (Robert Cavanah) is teaching a class of young children. It results in the apprehension of Terry in front of the children.
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  • Royal Connaught Park (formerly Bushey, The American Campus) >
    Many of the interior court scenes were shot inside the buildings and in the grounds of this impressive former international American school prior to its conversion to residential housin. It therefore appears in most episodes. Episodes which show the beauty of the buildings include: ‘Appropriate Response’ – the distinctive clock tower forms the backdrop for a conversation with Deed and his daughter Charlie (Louisa Clein) wherein he expresses his concern over the possibility of a stalker; ‘Hidden Agenda’ – Kate Rankin (Madeleine Worrall) and her partner Steve Sarasy (Ronnie McCann) are approached by the authorities and threatened with the consequences of losing their child if they do not subject the baby to an HIV test. In a later scene they are approached again with a court order to remove the baby; ‘Abuse of Power’ – Deed sees Charlie with Henry Kuhle (Andrew Whipp), her tutor and realises they are having a relationship. In a later scene John asks Charlie to help him find out if a high court judge is corrupt. As a result PC Steve Ashhurst (Dave Norman) offers to help Charlie as he is growing attached to her; ‘No-body’s Fool – John tracks down Charlie desperately trying to be the supportive father but she’s not accepting of his support; ‘Everyone’s Child’ – John asks Charlie about the case of a young boy who has stated he does not want to have a life saving operation. Charlie believes the boy’s views should be considered whereas John sees the situation from the eyes of a parent; ‘Judicial Review’ – Jo suggests John have therapy to help him commit to a long term relationship. John walks through the grounds with Dr Crawcheck (Amita Dhiri) whilst she decides whether to take him on as a case; ‘Economic Imperative’ – Charlie calls John from the roof of her university saying she’s participating in a ‘sit in’ against the erection of a mobile phone mast. In a later scene Charlie presents the case for not erecting the mast to the faculty when a fellow student is pushed off the roof; ‘Lost
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  • St John the Baptist (Aldenham) >
    In ‘Abuse of Power’ John comes to see Jo who suggests they go to a football match with her kids and Charlie. Deed doesn’t explain why he really come to see her as he leaves almost immediately without explanation much to Jo’s confusion. In ‘Everyone’s Child’ the church is likely to have been used to celebrate the life a young boy. Everyone is gathered together and the Vicar (Charlie Cox who later starred in the movie Stardust), asks the congregation if anyone has anything to say. John decides to recite a very moving poem which is extremely personal to him. Everyone subsequently leaves the church following the service.
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  • Wall Hall, Aldenham (not accessible) >
    This former university campus was used for the following scene where Deed asks Jo to go to an event with him in ‘Appropriate Response’. Francesca and Sir Ian Rochester are also there. Francesca dances seductively with Deed which does not impress either Jo or Sir Ian. Jo leaves the building and they have an argument outside. John tries to convince Jo he is innocent but she is not convinced.
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  • Watford >
    At this time we have no information on what scene was filmed at this location.
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