Rumpole of the Bailey

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.

Created By

John Mortimer

Status

Ended

Original Name

Rumpole of the Bailey

First Air Date

December 17, 1975

Last Air Date

December 3, 1992

Seasons

7

Episodes

43

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

ITV1

S07E06

Rumpole on Trial

Hilda persuades Ballard to defend Rumpole when he faces a disciplinary hearing. Rumpole seems to have gone a good deal too far in what he said in Mr Justice Oliphant's court - or did he?

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