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Rumpole of the Bailey(1975)
TV's Best Loved Barrister
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Creator:
- John Mortimer
- Released:
- 1975-12-17
Synopsis
Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.
Seasons & Episodes
1. Play for Today / Pilot (a.k.a Rumpole and the Confession of Guilt)
1975-12-16 · 1h
Rumpole defends a Jamaican youth charged with attempted murder. Things look grim at first but then when Rumpole discovers the lad's secret he thinks he sees an opening.
2. Mortimer's Musings
1h
An interview with Rumpole's creator, John Mortimer.
3. Rumpole's Return
1980-12-30 · 1h 44m
Retirement on the East Coast of the Former Colonies, at Hilda's behest, is not proving to be Rumpole's cup of tea or his glass of Pommeroy's. The possibility of a trip to London comes up, and suddenly there is a case in the air. The game's afoot - what does the future hold?
Cast
Leo McKern
Horace Rumpole
Marion Mathie
Hilda Rumpole
