Rumpole of the Bailey. The complete series 1-7 [DVD] / Thames Television, Fremantle Media, A & E Television ; producer season one, Irene Shubik, producer seasons two-seven, Jacqueline Davis ; written by John Mortimer.
Special features: feature-length bonus movie "Rumpole's Return"; "Mortimer's Musings" : an interview with John Mortimer; "McKern's Memories" with actress Abigail McKern (daughter of Leo McKern); Episode introductions with John Mortimer; Spot the Barrister - highlighting John Mortimer's impromptu appearances; newspaper evidence; John Mortimer biography; John Mortimer bibliography and selected credits; about the Old Bailey; Official executioners of Newgate Prison. Based on John Mortimer's best-selling books. "The critically acclaimed courtroom drama" per cover. Leo McKern.
Contents:
Disc 1: Rumpole and the younger generation -- Rumpole and the alternative society -- Rumpole and the honourable member -- Rumpole and the married lady -- Disc 2: Rumpole and the learned friends -- Rumpole and the heavy brigade -- Rumpole and the man of God -- Disc 3: Rumpole and the case of identity -- Rumpole and the show folk -- Rumpole and the fascist beast -- Disc 4: Rumpole and the curse of true love -- Rumpole and the age of retirement -- Bonus special: Rumpole's return -- Disc 5: Rumpole and the genuine article -- rumpole and the golden thread -- Rumpole and the old boy net.
Summary:
Balancing suspense and satire as deftly as the scale of justice, Horace Rumpole tirelessly defends the downtrodden while undressing the upper classes. This 14-DVD pack contains all 42 episodes of seasons 1-7.
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