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GF Newman Remembers... Law and Order

Law and Order鈥檚 writer and creator GF Newman looks back on both the 1978 成人论坛 crime drama and the controversy surrounding it.

In 1978, the 成人论坛 crime drama Law and Order so shocked the nation with its realistic depiction of a police force riddled with corruption that questions were asked in the House of Commons, the 成人论坛鈥檚 director general was summoned by ministers to explain himself, and the programme was effectively banned from being broadcast again for 30 years.

The man who helped television escape the dramatic handcuffs of shows like Dixon of Dock Green and Z Cars was Law and Order鈥檚 writer and creator GF Newman, who here looks back on both the series and the controversy.

Newman recounts how secrecy and intrigue played a part in getting the drama onto our screens, explains where he found the inspiration for his groundbreaking storylines and characters, reveals how real police officers responded to the show and concludes why he believes the themes of Law and Order remain relevant to this day.

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Wed 10 Jul 2024 22:00

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Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest GF Newman
Series Producer Simon Goretzki

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