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Rumpole of the Bailey

TV's Best Loved Barrister

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1975
7 Seasons
42 Episodes
EN
Ended
TV-PG

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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.

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Season 1

E1

Rumpole and the Younger Generation

Apr 3, 19781h 0m

Rumpole defends young Jim Timson, who has been grassed up for robbery with violence by 'Peanuts' Molloy - one of a rival gang of East End villains with whom the Timsons have an ancient feud. Unhappily, Jim's only alibi rests upon a junior member of the Molloy family. Meanwhile, Rumpole is having trouble communicating with his own son, Nick. He is also vexed by the question of who will be the new Head of Chambers at Number 3, Equity Court. Might he dare to dream that it could be him?

E2

Rumpole and the Alternative Society

Apr 10, 19781h 0m

Rumpole is in the west of England to visit an old friend from his days in the Royal Air Force, Sam ('Three Fingers') Dogherty, and to defend Kathy Trelawney, who is charged with selling cannabis to a police agent provocateur.

E3

Rumpole and the Honourable Member

Apr 17, 19781h 0m

Rumpole defends Ken Aspen, a politician accused of raping a party worker. The defendant admits there was intercourse but claims it was consensual, and Rumpole believes he has found a strong line of defense.Meanwhile, Rumpole's favorite clerk has been accused of stealing from the petty cash at Number 3, Equity Court...

E4

Rumpole and the Married Lady

Apr 24, 19781h 0m

Rumpole defends a woman (Mrs Thripp) in a divorce action brought by her husband, claiming infidelity. She Who Must Be Obeyed (Mrs Rumpole) forms the opinion that her husband has a mistress - with curious results. Meanwhile, the aggrieved Thripp has begun a battle of notes.

E5

Rumpole and the Learned Friends

May 1, 19781h 0m

Guthrie Featherstone, with Rumpole as his junior, defends a safe-cracker who claims to have been framed by the notorious Inspector ""Dirty"" Dickerson. Rumpole risks his reputation by attacking police corruption before a police-friendly judge - and as a result he finds himself called to a disciplinary hearing. There is even the possibility that Rumpole may be forced to retire, but he digs his toes in.

E6

Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

May 15, 19781h 0m

Rumpole is busy defending the youngest son of a family of villains on a murder charge. His client has all the evidence stacked against him, but meanwhile it is Rumpole's battered old bowler which is becoming the focus of bemused attention in chambers and beyondHilda has made up her mind that Rumpole is to take her to the Scales of Justice Ball. Perhaps a new hat and an acquittal at the Old Bailey will get him in the mood for dancing?

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About Rumpole of the Bailey

TV's Best Loved Barrister

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. Across 7 seasons and 42 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.

Rumpole of the Bailey Cast and Characters

The cast features Leo McKern (as Horace Rumpole), Patricia Hodge (as Phyllida Trant), Julian Curry (as Claude Erskine-Brown), Robin Bailey (as Mr. Justice Gerald Graves), and Peter Blythe (as Samuel Ballard, Q.C.). Their performances are a major reason Rumpole of the Bailey has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Leo McKern, Patricia Hodge, Julian Curry, and Robin Bailey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Rumpole of the Bailey first aired in 1975.

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What is Rumpole of the Bailey about?

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. It belongs to the Drama, Comedy, Crime genres.

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Rumpole of the Bailey first premiered on December 17, 1975 (1975). The series has since concluded its run.

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