Four-part drama series about the British judicial system, portraying an investigation alternately from the perspectives of the police force, the criminal, the solicitor and the prison system.

Where to Watch Law and Order (1978) • Miniseries

4 Episodes

  • A Detective's Tale
    E1
    A Detective's TaleA play about the law: those who keep it, those who break it and those who live off it. A Detective's Tale tells the detective's view of a crime. Detective Inspector Fred Pyle is determined to get a result following a bungled raid on a supermarket - even to the extent of 'fitting-up' someone, if it is in Pyle's interest to do so.
  • A Villain's Tale
    E2
    A Villain's TaleJack Lynn is arrested in connection with the armed robbery. Pyle is determined to get the evidence he needs to secure a conviction.
  • A Brief's Tale
    E3
    A Brief's TaleSolicitor Alex Gladwell, brought in to represent Jack Lynn, will use any means to get his client off.
  • A Prisoner's Tale
    E4
    A Prisoner's TaleLynn is sent down, but rehabilitation is not on the agenda.
  • Derek MartinFred Pyall
  • Peter DeanJack Lynn
  • Ken CampbellAlex Gladwell
  • Deirdre CostelloCathy Lynn
  • Billy CorneliusEric Lethridge
  • Alan FordClifford Harding
  • Tony GarnettProducer
  • John ElseDirector Of Photography
  • Don FairserviceEditor

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