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2x Emmy-nominated legal drama with razor wit
Cigar-puffing, whiskey-sipping, insult-generating defense barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) proves why he's one of the most unexpected successful attorneys in Great Britain.
IMDb 8.4/1019787 seasons
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Cast: Leo McKern
TV-14
6 episodes

  • 1. Rumpole and the Younger Generation

    1. Rumpole and the Younger Generation

    Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
    Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
    13+
    53min
    Apr 2, 1978

  • 2. Rumpole and the Alternate Society

    2. Rumpole and the Alternate Society

    Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
    Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
    TV-PG
    54min
    Apr 9, 1978

  • 3. Rumpole and the Honourable Member

    3. Rumpole and the Honourable Member

    Rumpole is not particularly pleased to be defending in a rape case.
    Rumpole is not particularly pleased to be defending in a rape case.
    16+
    53min
    Apr 16, 1978

  • 4. Rumpole and the Married Lady

    4. Rumpole and the Married Lady

    While defending a divorce case, Rumpole is in danger of his own marriage breaking up.
    While defending a divorce case, Rumpole is in danger of his own marriage breaking up.
    TV-PG
    55min
    Apr 23, 1978

  • 5. Rumpole and the Learned Friends

    5. Rumpole and the Learned Friends

    It looks as if Rumpole has gone too far this time-- or has he?
    It looks as if Rumpole has gone too far this time-- or has he?
    13+
    52min
    Apr 30, 1978

  • 6. Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

    6. Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

    In spite of his battered hat, Rumpole is called to defend in a big murder trial.
    In spite of his battered hat, Rumpole is called to defend in a big murder trial.
    TV-MA
    55min
    May 14, 1978

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    IMDb 8.4/1019787 seasons
    Cigar-puffing, whiskey-sipping, insult-generating defense barrister Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) proves why he's one of the most unexpected successful attorneys in Great Britain.
    Creators and Cast
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    Graham EvansHerbert Wise
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    Jacqueline Davis
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    Leo McKern
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    Acorn TV
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    violencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
    Audio languages
    English
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