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Rumpole of the Bailey

Specials 1975 - 1980

  • 1975-12-16T00:00:00Z on ITV
  • 1h
  • 2h 44m (2 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Comedy, Drama
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.

3 episodes

Rumpole 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.

An interview with Rumpole's creator, John Mortimer.

1980-12-30T00:00:00Z

Special 3 Rumpole's Return

Special 3 Rumpole's Return

  • 1980-12-30T00:00:00Z1h 44m

Retirement 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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