Judge John Deed (2001)

S4E6 Popular Appeal

During a live TV competition, a furious contestant murders another competitor on camera, leading the show's producers to be charged with manslaughter in Deed's court. Simultaneously, Deed is pushing for an investigation into the death of Rufus Barron, who had been accused of embezzling funds from arms dealer Sir Tim Listfield. As Deed continues to probe the circumstances surrounding Barron's so-called "accident," Sir Tim erupts in anger, revealing his agitation over the ongoing scrutiny.