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The Journey
The story of the first 50 years of Magna Carta after 1215, written for Schools, Church and Youth groups. Based on the scholarship of the Present Master of the Temple Church, the Reverend Robin Griffith-Jones and set largely in the Temple, where many of the key events occurred before and after Runnymede. Two amiable monks do their own investigation to try to explain the Magna Carta to a modern audience. To their astonishment, they are joined by key players in the story...
To Encourage The Others: The Court Martial and Example of Admiral John Byng
A play dramatizing a great historical injustice: the court martial of Admiral John Byng, shot on a quarterdeck in 1757 - pour encourager les autres. Nigel Pascoe is a senior QC, acting principally in murder cases, who also writes plays and stages one man shows, notably the Trial of Penn and Mead (Old Bailey 1670).
Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs is a highly topical play about allegations of historic adult abuse, written by a senior criminal silk. Only this time, the suspect is a serving Judge. Will he or either of his alleged victims get justice?
Secret Gardens of Cornwall
Step inside the Secret Gardens of Cornwall for a private tour of the best horticultural destinations in the county. Discover what grows well, when and where to visit, understand the challenges that the owners have faced, and have a taste of the world-class gardens to be found in this corner of England. The 20 beautiful gardens included here celebrate the culture, beauty and diversity of the Cornish landscape – including unique micro-climates, rhododendrons and stunning scenery – through their sumptuous photography, fascinating stories and audiences with their owners. From each garden we can learn about the creator’s style, their talent for exploiting the genius loci, and the specific challenges and rewards they have encountered.
From Portsmouth To Pickwick
Following the hardships of the young Charles Dickens from his birth in Portsmouth up to success in London. A triumph of hope over despair.
Last Call To San Giorgio
Sir Jack Wilkins is a celebrated, recently retired judge, who is haunted by a ruling he made many years ago in a rape case concerning a well-known MP. He believes he was responsible for a tragic outcome. On a holiday in Venice with his wife, he visits the Church of San Giorgio and, with the encouragement of an Italian priest, Father Anthony, seeks a resolution by partly reconstructing the original trial. Professional actors bring their own insights and experiences to the exercise, with dramatic and surprising consequences. The play ends with a return to the Church of San Giorgio with the hope of finding the mysterious Father Anthony... Nigel Pascoe is a senior QC, acting principally in murder cases, who also writes plays and stages one man shows, notably the Trial of Penn and Mead (Old Bailey 1670).
Regulating Bodies
Regulating Bodies offers the first global history of protective policies in elite sports and asks how far we are willing to go in the name of sporting excellence.
The Case for A Review of the Law of Murder
A rare expert analysis of the law and its faults. Shows how Governments have failed to grapple with defects in this area of crime and punishment. Dispels the myths that lie behind politicians' excuses for not creating a modern and just law of murder. Many people will find it hard to believe that deep within key aspects of the Law of England and Wales there lie significant defects—such is the extent to which our laws and justice system have been routinely described as 'the best in the world'. This new analysis by reform group Modernising Justice demonstrates just how wrong this view is in relation to one of the most serious all crimes. Murder remains a common law offence based on an ancient...
The Return of Stephen Gold’s Breaking Law
Written by Stephen Gold, a civil and family judge, legal broadcaster and journalist, this self-help best-seller has been significantly expanded with over 25 new chapters added to make this a 77 chapter bumper second edition covering even more of the legal problems we may all encounter at some time in our lives. So whoever you are – litigant in person, consumer or business owner and you can even be a professional lawyer or legal trainee to derive benefit from the book - you will find entertaining and enormously practical advice, written in straightforward language, direct from the judge’s pen to help you succeed in your dispute - or at least lose well. Been overcharged at a supermarket? O...
Dead Goes the Neighbourhood
A baffling murder mystery consumes the town of Muriel which is situated ‘next door’ to infamous Brumby Flat, South Australia where wild rumours fly as high as the travelling circus trapeze and romantic betrayal threatens to overwhelm the residents of both towns. Senior Detective Phillip Duncan reluctantly returns to town, called in to investigate the murders of two seemingly unrelated individuals in the region he knows all too well. Some old characters return, and some surprising new romances blossom while others fade out for good. When a travelling circus rolls into town, expect a climatic showdown with plenty of sequins, sparkles and spandex in the mix. Raquel Willaston is lured back into performing on the high trapeze. But very quickly, she realises that everyone working under this big top has their own secret agenda to hide. Will this prove to be Detective Duncan’s last case, as another dangerous serial killer closes in, intent to cover up their bloody trail?
