Leo McKern. Originally broadcast by ITV, 1983-1987. Based on John Mortimer's best-selling books. Special features: Episode introductions with John Mortimer; Mortimer's Musings--an interview with John Mortimer; John Mortimer biography; John Mortimer bibliography and selected credits; about the Old Bailey; official executioners of Newgate Prison; interactive menus; scene selection.
Contents:
v. 4. Rumpole's last case. Rumpole and the golden thread ; Rumpole and the old boy net -- v. 2 . Rumpole and the female of the species ; Rumpole and the sporting life ; Rumpole and the last resort -- v. 3. Rumpole and the old, old story ; Rumpole and the blind tasting ; Rumpole and the official secret -- v. 4. Rumpole and the judge's elbow ; Rumpole and the bright seraphim ; Rumpole's last case.
Summary:
A television series about the life and trials of Horace Rumpole as a London criminal defense lawyer.
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