About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1975
Seasons
7
Episodes
42
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
23
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
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S01E01
Rumpole and the Younger Generation
Rumpole defends young Jim Timson, who has been grassed up for robbery with violence by 'Peanuts' Molloy - one of a rival gang of East End villains with whom the Timsons have an anc…
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S01E02
Rumpole and the Alternative Society
Rumpole is in the west of England to visit an old friend from his days in the Royal Air Force, Sam ('Three Fingers') Dogherty, and to defend Kathy Trelawney, who is charged with se…
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S01E03
Rumpole and the Honourable Member
Rumpole defends Ken Aspen, a politician accused of raping a party worker. The defendant admits there was intercourse but claims it was consensual, and Rumpole believes he has found…
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S01E04
Rumpole and the Married Lady
Rumpole defends a woman (Mrs Thripp) in a divorce action brought by her husband, claiming infidelity. She Who Must Be Obeyed (Mrs Rumpole) forms the opinion that her husband has a …
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S01E05
Rumpole and the Learned Friends
Guthrie Featherstone, with Rumpole as his junior, defends a safe-cracker who claims to have been framed by the notorious Inspector ""Dirty"" Dickerson. Rumpole risks his reputation…
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S01E06
Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
Rumpole is busy defending the youngest son of a family of villains on a murder charge. His client has all the evidence stacked against him, but meanwhile it is Rumpole's battered o…
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Questions about Rumpole of the Bailey
How many seasons does Rumpole of the Bailey have?
Rumpole of the Bailey has 7 seasons and 42 episodes total.
Who created Rumpole of the Bailey?
Rumpole of the Bailey was created by John Mortimer and first aired in 1975.
What genre is Rumpole of the Bailey?
Rumpole of the Bailey is a Drama, Comedy, Crime series.
Who stars in Rumpole of the Bailey?
The cast of Rumpole of the Bailey includes Leo McKern, Patricia Hodge, Julian Curry, Robin Bailey, Peter Blythe.
What is the TMDB rating for Rumpole of the Bailey?
Rumpole of the Bailey has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 23 votes.
