The Courtroom
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.
Cast: Derren Nesbitt, Judith Barker, Malcolm Stoddard
Season 1
38 episodes
- 1. Five Below ZeroA case of a depressed mother who has drawned her own baby.CC30minJun 21, 2004
- 2. The Right to die with DignityRalph 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?CC30minJun 22, 2004
- 3. Dear DaddyChristine 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.CC30minJun 23, 2004
- 4. One in SixWhen 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.CC30minJun 24, 2004
- 5. Twice BittenPub 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.CC30minJun 25, 2004
- 6. Five Below Zero (Delayed Repeat)A depressed mother drawns her own baby.CC30minJun 28, 2004
- 7. BonesThe 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.CC30minJun 29, 2004
- 8. WastedBar 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.CC30minJun 30, 2004
- 9. GatsosTom 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.CC30minJul 1, 2004
- 10. Beloved DaughterNurse 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.CC30minJul 2, 2004
- 11. Slaves & DonkeysAn illegal immigrant is accused of stealing from his exploitative gang-master boss.CC30minJul 5, 2004
12. Bully for YouA teacher is in the dock for assaulting a pupil, but claims he only stepped in to break up a fight.CC30minJul 6, 2004- 13. One-Hit WonderCan a popstar involved in a hit and run case really turn the press interest in the case into good publicity?CC30minJul 7, 2004
- 14. Responsible AdultsHaving denied rape, a man is charged with manslaughter when the alleged victim kills herself.CC30minJul 8, 2004
- 15. Breaking PointA householder claims he acted in self-defence when he assaulted a teenager who had entered his home.CC30minJul 9, 2004
- 16. One More NightA bridesmaid accuses the groom of rape.CC30minJul 12, 2004
- 17. OwzatA well known Judge finds himself in the dock on a charge that isn't cricket!CC30minJul 13, 2004
- 18. Man OverboardA ferry worker is accused of murdering his best friend by pushing him overboard.CC30minJul 14, 2004
- 19. TrageyCan a man convince the jury that the death of his wife and daughter were a tragic accident?CC30minJul 15, 2004
- 20. The KidnapA financial advisor sues an elderly couple found guilty of flasely imprisioning him.CC30minJul 16, 2004
- 21. Mother LoveThe 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.CC30minJul 19, 2004
- 22. Head over HeelsA 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?CC30minJul 20, 2004
- 23. Nudist BeechFinancial 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...CC30minJul 21, 2004
- 24. Like A RobotA former soilder accussed of murdering a mugger denies that he intended to kill.CC30minNov 8, 2004
- 25. BookendsA man charged with assualting an opld woman and her son springs a few surprises.CC30minNov 9, 2004
- 26. These Foolish ThingsA teenager stands accused of aiding her best friends suicide.CC30minNov 10, 2004
- 27. ZeroA defendant who stole a car with a baby inside faces manslaughter charges.CC30minNov 11, 2004
- 28. A Family BusinessThe owner of a shop strongly denies an allegation of indecent assualt.CC30minNov 15, 2004
- 29. Deep CoverA jury considers the case of a football holigan who was stabbed after a match.CC30minNov 16, 2004
- 30. Fists of FuryWhen 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.CC30minNov 17, 2004
- 31. RecklessA teenager obsessed with rap-music has burnt down his old school. But why?CC30minNov 19, 2004
- 32. Dicky HeartWhen a local vandal breaks into a house he is charged with manslaughter when the owner has a heart attack.CC30minNov 23, 2004
- 33. Penned InA man with a gun attempts to teach two teenagers a lesson.CC30minNov 29, 2004
- 34. Caught in the WheelsA father is accussed of assault by his own son.CC30minNov 30, 2004
- 35. Over the EdgeA wife is charged with attempting to murder her terminally ill husband.CC30minDec 2, 2004
- 36. Caught Dead HandedDespiting being dead a man's fingerprints are found at a crime scene.CC30minDec 7, 2004
- 37. The PostmanA postman us accussed of stealing cash from a recently deceased woman.CC30minDec 15, 2004
- 38. Ballon RageA court hears about a hot air ballon ride that turned into a nightmare.CC30minDec 16, 2004
The Courtroom
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Phil Redmond
- Cast
- Derren Nesbitt, Judith Barker, Malcolm Stoddard, Christopher Ravenscroft, Claire King, John Duttine
- Studio
- Campus Manor Productions, Mersey Television, Channel 4 Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.























