Rumpole of the Bailey
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Rumpole of the Bailey

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 8.419786 episodesX-RayTV-14
DramaHumorousSmart
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Rumpole and the Younger Generation

    April 2, 1978
    53min
    TV-PG
    Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
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  2. S1 E2 - Rumpole and the Alternate Society

    April 9, 1978
    54min
    TV-PG
    Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
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  3. S1 E3 - Rumpole and the Honourable Member

    April 16, 1978
    53min
    16+
    Rumpole is not particularly pleased to be defending in a rape case.
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  4. S1 E4 - Rumpole and the Married Lady

    April 23, 1978
    55min
    TV-PG
    While defending a divorce case, Rumpole is in danger of his own marriage breaking up.
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  5. S1 E5 - Rumpole and the Learned Friends

    April 30, 1978
    52min
    TV-PG
    It looks as if Rumpole has gone too far this time-- or has he?
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  6. S1 E6 - Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

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

Violencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content

Subtitles

English (UK) [CC]English (US) [CC]

Directors

Graham EvansHerbert Wise

Producers

Jacqueline Davis

Cast

Leo McKern

Studio

Acorn TV
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