Mr Justice Duncannon
| Mr Justice Duncannon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Written by |
Frank Muir Denis Norden Henry Cecil |
| Starring | Andrew Cruickshank |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Graeme Muir |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC TV |
| Picture format | Black-and-white |
| Original release | 18 January – 22 February 1963 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Brothers in Law |
Mr Justice Duncannon was a British sitcom that aired on BBC TV in 1963. It is a spin-off of Brothers in Law and starred 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.
Cast
- Andrew Cruickshank - Mr Justice Duncannon
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]
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]
| # | Episode Title | Original Broadcast Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Burden of Proof" | 18 January 1963 |
| 2 | "Brief to the Counsel" | 25 January 1963 |
| 3 | "The Whole Truth" | 1 February 1963 |
| 4 | "Trial and Error" | 8 February 1963 |
| 5 | "A Case Of Whisky" | 15 February 1963 |
| 6 | "Orders Not To Pay" | 22 February 1963 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Lewishohn, Mark (2003). Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. London: BBC Worldwide. ISBN 0-563-48755-0.
- ↑ "British Film Institute". BFI. 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "LostShows.com". LostShows.com. 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.