1963 British TV sitcom
Mr Justice Duncannon is a British television sitcom that aired on BBC TV from 18 January to 22 February 1963. It is a spin-off of Brothers in Law and stars Andrew Cruickshank as a London judge. The entire series was wiped and is no longer thought to exist.
Background
In 1962, Brothers in Law – a 13-episode sitcom inspired by the 1955 comedy novel Brothers in Law by Henry Cecil – aired on BBC TV.[1] The last episode, "Counsel for the Prosecution", featured Cruickshank play Mr Justice Duncannon and the character was given its own series the following year.[1] Cecil co-wrote the programme.
Plot
Duncannon is a humorous Scottish judge in London. Although stern he has a humane side.[2] He has a fondness for women and whisky.[1]
Cast
Episodes
Mr Justice Duncannon aired on Fridays, mostly at 8.50pm.[1] Due to the archival policies of the time, all six episodes were subsequently wiped and no longer exist.[3]
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Title
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Airdate
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1
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"Burden of Proof"
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18 January 1963
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2
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"Brief to the Counsel"
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25 January 1963
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3
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"The Whole Truth"
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1 February 1963
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4
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"Trial and Error"
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8 February 1963
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5
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"A Case of Whisky"
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15 February 1963
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6
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"Orders Not to Pay"
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22 February 1963
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