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Rumpole of the Bailey
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.
- Created by:
- John Mortimer
- Cast:
- Leo McKern, Marion Mathie
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- ITV1
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Episode 1
Play for Today / Pilot (a.k.a Rumpole and the Confession of Guilt)
1975-12-16 · 60mRumpole 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.
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Mortimer's Musings
60mAn interview with Rumpole's creator, John Mortimer.
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Rumpole's Return
1980-12-30 · 104mRetirement 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?
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Leo McKern
Horace Rumpole
Marion Mathie
Hilda Rumpole
