Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)The cases of a portly and eccentric criminal law barrister. |
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Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)The cases of a portly and eccentric criminal law barrister. |
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Horace Rumpole
(42 episodes, 1978-1992)
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Jonathan Coy | ... |
Henry
(37 episodes, 1978-1992)
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Julian Curry | ... |
Claude Erskine-Brown
(35 episodes, 1978-1992)
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Marion Mathie | ... |
Hilda Rumpole
(24 episodes, 1987-1992)
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Richard Murdoch | ... |
Uncle Tom
(23 episodes, 1978-1991)
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Maureen Derbyshire | ... |
Dianne - Secretary
(23 episodes, 1978-1991)
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Peter Blythe | ... |
Samuel 'Soapy Sam' Ballard, Q.C.
(22 episodes, 1983-1992)
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Horace Rumpole is an "Old Bailey Hack," one of the underpaid barristers who ply the courtrooms of the Old Bailey, London's criminal court. Rumpole refused to handle most suits and will never prosecute. He always defends. Each of his trials has both a victory and a defeat in them, his clients who are acquitted often angrier than those who are found guilty. There is always at least one and often two subplots. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Rumpole, a barrister spewing poetry and thunder and husband of She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, entertains with a unique style of oratory, wit, and his own particular slant on the world. In a world drowning in political correctness, Rumpole is a life saver. Rumpole is also one of my favorite of all time characters. The stories and supporting cast are refreshingly British and the entire series is an absolute delight! I'm so pleased this was finally released on dvd.