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Law & Order: UK

  • TV Series
  • 2009–20142009–2014
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 46m
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Jamie Bamber, Ben Daniels, Robert Glenister, Bill Paterson, Bradley Walsh, Harriet Walter, and Freema Agyeman in Law & Order: UK (2009)
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UK version of the long-running U.S. TV drama that tells the stories of two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the attorneys, who prosecute the offe... Read allUK version of the long-running U.S. TV drama that tells the stories of two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.UK version of the long-running U.S. TV drama that tells the stories of two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,640
156
  • Creator
    • Dick Wolf(original series created by)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Walsh
    • Robert Glenister
    • Harriet Walter
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  • Creator
    • Dick Wolf(original series created by)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Walsh
    • Robert Glenister
    • Harriet Walter
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    • 43User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

    Episodes53

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    Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
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    Freema Agyeman in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Harriet Walter in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Bradley Walsh in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
    Peter Davison, Dominic Rowan, and Georgia Taylor in Law & Order: UK (2009)
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    Bradley Walsh
    Bradley Walsh
    • Ronnie Brooksas Ronnie Brooks
    53 episodes53 eps • 2009–2014
    Robert Glenister
    Robert Glenister
    • Narratoras Narrator…
    53 episodes53 eps • 2009–2014
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Natalie Chandleras Natalie Chandler
    40 episodes40 eps • 2009–2014
    Freema Agyeman
    Freema Agyeman
    • Alesha Phillipsas Alesha Phillips
    39 episodes39 eps • 2009–2011
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Matt Devlinas Matt Devlin
    32 episodes32 eps • 2009–2011
    Jessica Gunning
    Jessica Gunning
    • Angelaas Angela
    29 episodes29 eps • 2009–2014
    Dominic Rowan
    Dominic Rowan
    • Jacob Thorneas Jacob Thorne
    27 episodes27 eps • 2011–2014
    Peter Davison
    Peter Davison
    • Henry Sharpeas Henry Sharpe
    27 episodes27 eps • 2011–2014
    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • James Steelas James Steel
    26 episodes26 eps • 2009–2010
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • George Castleas George Castle
    26 episodes26 eps • 2009–2010
    Nicola Sanderson
    • S.O.C.O. Joy Ackroydas S.O.C.O. Joy Ackroyd
    19 episodes19 eps • 2009–2014
    Georgia Taylor
    Georgia Taylor
    • Kate Barkeras Kate Barker
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013–2014
    Alexander Perkins
    Alexander Perkins
    • S.O.C.O. Peteas S.O.C.O. Pete
    14 episodes14 eps • 2009–2014
    Paul Nicholls
    Paul Nicholls
    • Sam Caseyas Sam Casey
    13 episodes13 eps • 2011–2013
    Paterson Joseph
    Paterson Joseph
    • Wes Leytonas Wes Leyton
    13 episodes13 eps • 2013–2014
    Tariq Jordan
    • Teddyas Teddy
    9 episodes9 eps • 2009–2011
    Ben Bailey Smith
    Ben Bailey Smith
    • Joe Hawkinsas Joe Hawkins
    8 episodes8 eps • 2014
    Adjoa Andoh
    Adjoa Andoh
    • Lillyas Lilly
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011–2014
    • Creator
      • Dick Wolf(original series created by)
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    • Trivia
      Adapting this American series for the UK meant several problems as the legal systems of the US and the UK are very different in rules and procedures. Lawyers in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are not the same as District Attorneys in the US and do not have the same powers and procedures, nor are they subject to political influences as a DA who also has to face public election. The CPS does not engage in plea-bargaining (legally binding agreements for lesser charges, immunity, or sentences) with the defense in return for cooperation or a guilty plea, or an agreed minimum sentence, as these are strictly in the hands of the judge in the UK legal system. Although they can make recommendations to the judge, the judge does not have to follow them. Additionally, the CPS lawyers themselves do not personally prosecute the case in court (this is done by hired barristers), nor do they carry out their own further investigations into a case. The decision to prosecute or not is based solely on the evidence the police put forward and whether there is a reasonable likelihood of a conviction. In addition, Crown Prosecutors must then decide whether a prosecution is needed in the public interest.
    • Goofs
      The scene cards at the start of the trial sequences say "Crown v. xyz". In England prosecutions are in the name of the Queen and are annotated "R v XYZ"
    • Quotes

      Narrator: In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The police who investigate crime, and the Crown Prosecutors who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.

    • Connections
      Featured in This Morning: Episode dated 20 February 2009 (2009)

    User reviews43

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    Top review
    Wonderful cast... poor writing.
    As an American I've been a fan of the original since it's beginnings. As soon as I had access to watch the British version I watched seasons 1 and 2 back to back. My first impression was one of admiration for the casting. Frankly I'm not so bothered that the characters are based on like types of the original. What did unnerve me was how poorly the show seemed to be written in comparison. It's really neither compelling or entertaining.

    I'm not a police officer or a lawyer but I've seen my share of shows centered around such characters. The writing of L&O UK seems almost embarrassingly simplistic and predictable. As well, does the prosecutor (who should be one of the show's champions) ever give the audience the satisfaction of winning a good case... other than the ones he probably shouldn't win? It's almost laughable and the show seems oddly negative and depressing in that respect. My other half lost interest in the 2nd season, and now only sticks a head in the room to giggle and ask if Steele has actually won a decent case yet. Perhaps it is true to English law, but if so I'd hate to live in a society where the only "victims" that seem to get justice are the criminals that claim to have been "victimized".

    One of the things that's always made the original L&O great is that Jack is not only dogged and highly principled, he is brilliant! The character James Steel has the first two qualities but is sorely lacking in the third. Frankly I'm amazed that he still has a job.

    I'll continue to watch for a while with hope that the writing will improve. If not perhaps I'll just stick with the original going forward.
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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • ITV (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Law & Order: London
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Kudos Film and Television
      • Wolf Films
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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