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{{Infobox television | {{Infobox television | ||
| name = Mr Justice Duncannon | | name = Mr Justice Duncannon | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| genre = [[ | | genre = [[Sitcom]] | ||
| creator = | | creator = | ||
| writer = [[Frank Muir]]<br>[[Denis Norden]]<br>[[ | | writer = [[Frank Muir]]<br>[[Denis Norden]]<br>[[Henry Cecil Leon|Henry Cecil]] | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[Andrew Cruickshank]] | ||
| country = United Kingdom | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| language = English | | language = English | ||
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| producer = Graeme Muir | | producer = Graeme Muir | ||
| runtime = 25 minutes | | runtime = 25 minutes | ||
| network = [[ | | network = [[BBC One|BBC 1]] | ||
| picture_format = [[ | | picture_format = [[Black-and-white]] | ||
| first_aired = {{Start date|1963| | | first_aired = {{Start date|1963|01|18|df=yes}} | ||
| last_aired = {{End date|1963| | | last_aired = {{End date|1963|02|22|df=yes}} | ||
| related = ''[[ | | related = ''[[Brothers in Law (TV series)|Brothers in Law]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Mr Justice Duncannon''''' is a British television [[ | '''''Mr Justice Duncannon''''' is a British television [[sitcom|sitcom]] that aired on [[BBC One|BBC TV]] from 18 January to 22 February 1963. It is a spin-off of ''[[Brothers in Law (TV series)|Brothers in Law]]'' and stars Andrew Cruickshank as a London judge. The entire series was [[Wiping|wiped]] and is no longer thought to exist. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In 1962, ''Brothers in Law'' – a 13-episode sitcom inspired by the 1955 comedy novel ''[[ | In 1962, ''Brothers in Law'' – a 13-episode sitcom inspired by the 1955 comedy novel ''[[Brothers in Law (novel)|Brothers in Law]]'' by [[Henry Cecil Leon|Henry Cecil]] – aired on BBC TV.<ref name="RT">{{cite book|last=Lewishohn|first=Mark |author-link=Mark Lewisohn|title=Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy|year=2003|publisher=[[BBC Worldwide|]]|location=London|isbn=0-563-48755-0}}</ref> The last episode, "Counsel for the Prosecution", featured Cruickshank play Mr Justice Duncannon and the character was given its own series the following year.<ref name="RT"/> Cecil co-wrote the programme. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[ | * [[Andrew Cruickshank|Andrew Cruickshank]] as Mr Justice Duncannon | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
''Mr Justice Duncannon'' aired on Fridays, mostly at 8.50pm.<ref name="RT"/> Due to the archival policies of the time, all six episodes were subsequently [[ | ''Mr Justice Duncannon'' aired on Fridays, mostly at 8.50pm.<ref name="RT"/> Due to the archival policies of the time, all six episodes were subsequently [[wiping|wiped]] and no longer exist.<ref name="Lost">{{cite web|url=http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=4581bc45-ce26-4d53-a520-df6fd715467f|title=Missing or incomplete episodes for programme MR JUSTICE DUNCANNON|accessdate=13 December 2013|website=LostShows.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215104126/http://www.lostshows.com/default.aspx?programme=4581bc45-ce26-4d53-a520-df6fd715467f|archivedate=15 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 18 March 2023
| Mr Justice Duncannon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Written by | Frank Muir Denis Norden Henry Cecil |
| Starring | Andrew Cruickshank |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Graeme Muir |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC 1 |
| Release | 18 January – 22 February 1963 |
| Related | |
| Brothers in Law | |
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
- Andrew Cruickshank as Mr Justice Duncannon
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]
| # | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ a b c d Lewishohn, Mark (2003). Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. London: [[BBC Worldwide|]]. ISBN 0-563-48755-0.
- ^ "Mr. Justice Duncannon". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 26 January 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ "Missing or incomplete episodes for programme MR JUSTICE DUNCANNON". LostShows.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
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- 1960s British legal television series
- 1960s British sitcoms
- 1963 British television series debuts
- 1963 British television series endings
- BBC television sitcoms
- Black-and-white British television shows
- English-language television shows
- Lost BBC episodes
