A young man is on trial for the death of a policeman. The judge presiding over the trial begins his verdict but suddenly falls ill. The father of one of the men on trial, named Arthur Gordon, is missing and has not been taking this trial very well, in fact attempted to handle the judge roughly. Harry is fully aware of the mental state of Arthur and is worried about what he is capable of doing. His torture mind isn’t able to deal with his son on trial and must do something about it but what is he capable of.
Personal Synopsis
A fascinating episode of a fathers love combined with an unstable mind. A parent would want to save their child from trouble but to what extent are we allowed to go. To wilfully obstruct justice is not going to help the matter. I feel this episode is a powerful one about the depressing and unimaginable experience of watching a son or daughter be on trial.
Location
United Kingdom
Starring
Original Air-Date: 8 February 1974
Directed by Charles Crichton
Written by Robert Banks Stewart
Harry Rule- Robert Vaughn
Contessa Caroline di Contini- Nyree Dawn Porter
Paul Buchet- Tony Anholt
Arthur Gordon- Joss Ackland
Anne Gordon- Gwen Cherrell
Judge Cronin- Richard Hurndall
Prosecuting Counsel- John Ringham
John Gordon- Paul Kelly
Nurse- Margaret John
Gardener- Fred McNaughton
Gordon’s Secretary- Sally James
Police Inspector- Graham Ashley
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