summerisle

Does anyone have any of these to trade on DVD? For some bizarre reason the BBC still will not give it an official DVD release which beggars belief as it is one of its top dramas.

mysteriesofedgarwallace

Not Martin Shaw being a prima-donna again is it?

theuofc

Hi, Everyone,

Does anyone have any episodes of "Judge John Deed" which began airing in 2001 on UK TV? I'ts not available commercially, and I would love to see more of it. Martin Shaw is excellent as the Judge.

MOEW ... Shaw is a bit of "a prima-donna again" but that seems to be part of his trademark from the roles I've seen him in. He's got it down perfectly in "Rhodes" (1996). Have you had a chance to see that series? His highstrung scene at the funeral where he totally breaks down was amazing.

Back to 'Judge John Deed'.....will happily trade/pay all costs. Please PM me?

As always, thanks for any help or information,

Best,

Barbara

A Pemberton

Play.com have the first series on release from the 8th MAY .

It seems Martin Shaw is quite happy this time for his work(John Deed) to be released, and his so called pretentious streak has gone.
Its a pity he did not like the Professionals ,I think it gave him his base to be what he is today, a popular and accomplished actor.

plasticjock

I understand that Lewis Collins waited for yonks for Shaw to climb down off his high horse. Perhaps Shaw is more astute that he's been given credit for. The clamour for a dvd release meant that when finally on sale the residuals to the actors involved were a lot more than a normal, general release would have been.

Btw...The 'Deed' release also includes the pilot episode...so even more good value.

theuofc

Hello, A Pemberton,

THANKS so very much for the news that JJDeed is finally coming out on dvd, or any form! I would have bought it on VHS. I became a fan of Shaw through his Adam Dalgliesh, Rhodes, and then picked up an episode of the Professionals. A bit backward but quite interesting to see the progression of his talent. I must say Shaw's John Deed is so different from his Raymond Doyle in The Professionals. I would never have known they were done by the same person. I look forward to seeing Shaw on stage as I understand his theatre work is superb.

Best,

Barbara

theuofc

Hi, Plasticjock,

I didn't realise that about higher residuals for the dvd release. I wonder if the series "Always and Everyone" (1999) with Shaw will ever be released as there is a clamour for that as well. Hope so as I'd like to see that one too.

Nice indeed that JJDeed includes the pilot.

Best,

Barbara