Rent Rumpole of the Bailey: Series 5 (1988)
4.0 of 5 from 4 ratings
5h 12min
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- Synopsis:
Leo McKern slurs us the eccentric, bibulous Old Bailey defence lawyer, Horace Bumpole in this magnificent and hugely popular series penned by the barrister-playwright John Mortimer.
Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation
Rumpole defends the sleazy editor of The Daily Beacon in a libel action and battles with his conscience because the salary is so large and the client so appalling.
Rumpole and the Barrow Boy
Nigel Timson, the upwardly mobile member of the infamous Timson clan is accused of fraud at his city firm and turns to Rumpole for help.
Rumpole and the Age of MiraclesTimothy Donkin, Rumpole's clergyman nephew visits and consults Rumpole on a matter of 'old-fashioned adultery'.
Rumpole and the Tap End
An attempted murder, once again involving a member of the Timson family, evolves into a nationwide debate about who should sit at 'the tap end' at bathtime!
Rumpole and Portia
Rumpole defends a devoted father who has inadvertently become involved in terrorist activities. Phyllida is promoted to Judge and gains an admirer.
Rumpole and the Quality of Life
Lord Derwent, a famous and wealthy artist, is murdered and Rumpole defends Lady Derwent - eventually - although his mind is on food, or lack of it.- Actors:
- Leo McKern, Marion Mathie, Julian Curry, Peter Blythe, Jonathan Coy, Richard Murdoch, Maureen Derbyshire, Norman Rodway, Robert Swann, Caroline Mortimer, John Grillo, Charles Kay, Brian Spink, Frank Mills, Jennifer Daniel, Imogen Bain, Michael Latimer, Peter Symonds, William Osborne, Diana Beevers
- Directors:
- Roger Bamford, Julian Amyes, Mike Vardy
- Producers:
- Jacqueline Davis
- Voiced By:
- John Levitt
- Writers:
- John Mortimer
- Studio:
- Acorn Media
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Courtroom Dramas, TV Crimes, TV Dramas, TV Mysteries
- Collections:
- Remembering Leslie Phillips
