Law & Order is a series of four British television plays written by G. F. Newman and directed by Les Blair. It was first transmitted in 1978 on BBC2.
Law & Order (Season 1)
A Detective's Tale (Episode 1)
Writer: G.F. Newman
Air date: 1978-04-06
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: A 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 (Episode 2)
Writer: G.F. Newman
Air date: 1978-04-13
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Jack 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 (Episode 3)
Writer: G.F. Newman
Air date: 1978-04-20
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Solicitor Alex Gladwell, brought in to represent Jack Lynn, will use any means to get his client off.
A Prisoner's Tale (Episode 4)
Writer: G.F. Newman
Air date: 1978-04-27
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: Lynn is sent down, but rehabilitation is not on the agenda.
