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7.124 votes1975TV-PG1hEndedDramaComedyCrime

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“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.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Rumpole and the Younger GenerationNow viewing1978-04-031h7.0Rumpole 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?
2. Rumpole and the Alternative Society1978-04-101h8.0Rumpole 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.
3. Rumpole and the Honourable Member1978-04-171h8.0Rumpole 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...
4. Rumpole and the Married Lady1978-04-241h8.0Rumpole 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.
5. Rumpole and the Learned Friends1978-05-011h9.0Guthrie 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.
6. Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade1978-05-151h8.0Rumpole 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?

Cast

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Leo McKern
Horace Rumpole
Marion Mathie
Hilda Rumpole

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Is Rumpole of the Bailey available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Rumpole of the Bailey have?

Rumpole of the Bailey has 7 seasons and 42 episodes.

When did Rumpole of the Bailey first air?

Rumpole of the Bailey first aired in 1975.

Is Rumpole of the Bailey still running?

Rumpole of the Bailey's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Rumpole of the Bailey?

Rumpole of the Bailey is classified as Drama, Comedy, Crime.