Rumpole of the Bailey
John Mortimer's satirical look at criminal law and the workings of the Old Bailey.
Rumpole and The Children of The Devil
S7 Ep1 | 50m 40s
Rumpole is in unfamiliar surroundings, defending Cary Timson, accused of devil worship.
Rumpole and The Miscarriage of Justice
S7 Ep2 | 50m 53s
Mr. Justice Featherstone may lose his appeal when confessions prove worthless.
Rumpole and The Eternal Triangle
S7 Ep3 | 50m 42s
Hilda chases a thief, Rumpole is poised for a success, and Phyllida is set for a new role.
Rumpole and The Reform of Joby Jonson
S7 Ep3 | 50m 42s
Two beautiful women disrupt life, both in Chambers and at Rumpole’s home.
Rumpole and The Family Pride
S7 Ep5 | 50m 44s
A cousin invites Hilda and Rumpole to visit, but the invitation isn’t purely social.
Rumpole On Trial
S7 Ep6 | 50m 49s
A visit to the dentist starts Rumpole’s day badly and soon he is on trial for contempt.
Rumpole A La Carte
S6 Ep1 | 50m 42s
Rumpole discovers the unlikely culprit of a Michelin mouse scandal is not unsanitary.
Rumpole and The Summer of Discontent
S6 Ep2 | 51m 6s
When Rumpole hears Mr. Bernard present the case for the defense--should he withdraw?
Rumpole and The Right to Silence
S6 Ep3 | 50m 12s
A university Vice Chancellor meets an untimely end; Rumpole uncovers a secret society.
Rumpole At Sea
S6 Ep4 | 50m 27s
A judge and a writer build an elaborate theory of murder at sea--which Rumpole unravels.
Rumpole and The Quacks
S6 Ep5 | 50m 43s
Casanova magazine provides potential evidence to ruin doctors and barristers alike.
Rumpole For The Prosecution
S6 Ep6 | 50m 45s
Rumpole goes against his principles and agrees to prosecute a murder suspect.
Rumpole and The Bubble Reputation
S5 Ep1 | 51m 31s
Rumpole is invited by the Daily Beacon to defend their editor.
Rumpole and The Barrow Boy
S5 Ep2 | 51m 30s
Insider dealing involving the Timsons provides Rumpole a chance to reduce his overdraft.
Rumpole and The Age of Miracles
S5 Ep3 | 50m 45s
Hilda’s nephew wants Uncle Horace to defend him on a charge of adultery.
Rumpole and The Tap End
S5 Ep4 | 51m 11s
Rumpole’s main source of income is once more supplemented by defending the Timsons.
Rumpole and Portia
S5 Ep5 | 51m 37s
Hilda assesses her life when an old flame reminds her of what might have been.
Rumpole and The Quality of Life
S5 Ep6 | 51m 48s
A famous artist dies in mysterious circumstances; his young wife is accused of his murder.
Rumpole and The Old, Old Story
S4 Ep1 | 52m 15s
Following a Scales of Justice dinner, Rumpole makes a hasty decision.
Rumpole and The Blind Tasting
S4 Ep2 | 52m 19s
Rumpole defends one of the Timson clan, which provides a fair proportion of his income.
Rumpole and The Judge’s Elbow
S4 Ep4 | 52m 5s
Rumpole appears in a case before his old Head of Chambers, Guthrie Featherstone.
Rumpole and The Bright Seraphim
S4 Ep5 | 52m 11s
Rumpole is delighted when a casual meeting leads to a Court Martial in Germany.
Rumpole’s Last Case
S4 Ep6 | 51m 50s
Rumpole’s life is much as usual. The temptation to escape from it all is very strong.
Rumpole and The Genuine Article
S3 Ep1 | 51m 57s
Rumpole defends Harold Brittling, who’s been arrested and charged with art forgery.
Rumpole and The Golden Thread
S3 Ep2 | 52m 45s
Rumpole visits Neranga to defend the Minister for Home Affairs, who’s charged with murder.
Rumpole and The Old Boy Net
S3 Ep3 | 52m 41s
Rumpole defends a respectable pair charged with blackmail and running a disorderly house.
Rumpole and The Female of the Species
S3 Ep4 | 50m 49s
Rumpole helps a villain charged with a serious crime and a young barrister get her start.
Rumpole and The Sporting Life
S3 Ep5 | 52m 43s
When a judge is found dead, Rumpole is approached by the sister of the accused.
Rumpole and The Last Resort
S3 Ep6 | 52m 8s
Rumpole defends his client and outwits an old adversary, all while apparently dead.
Rumpole and The Man of God
S2 Ep1 | 51m 14s
Rumpole clears a vicar of a charge, but spoils George’s chances for a happy marriage.
Rumpole and The Case of Identity
S2 Ep2 | 51m 13s
Rumpole proves Dave Anstey to be the victim of a case of mistaken identity.
Rumpole and The Show Folk
S2 Ep3 | 51m 52s
Rumpole is flattered when the lead of the repertory theater asks him to represent her.
Rumpole and The Course of True Love
S2 Ep5 | 52m 40s
An outbreak of bed-hopping may ruin the chances of Featherstone becoming a judge.
Rumpole and The Age For Retirement
S2 Ep6 | 50m 15s
Rumpole defends some petty villains and realizes his family and friends have a scheme.
Rumpole’s Return
S2 Ep7 | 1h 43m 30s
Rumpole, bored with retirement, snatches the first opportunity to return to London.
Rumpole and the Younger Generation
S1 Ep1 | 51m 21s
Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
Rumpole and the Alternate Society
S1 Ep2 | 51m 52s
Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
Rumpole and the Honourable Member
S1 Ep3 | 51m 22s
An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself.
Rumpole and the Married Lady
S1 Ep4 | 52m 29s
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend.
Rumpole and the Learned Friends
S1 Ep5 | 50m 17s
Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client.
Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
S1 Ep6 | 53m 6s
Rumpole defends an apparently mentally challenged petty crook on a murder charge.
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