1978 – 1992 · Series · 1h · TV-PG

Rumpole of the Bailey

Name: Rumpole of the Bailey
Director: Brian Farnham, Derek Bennett, Donald McWhinnie, Graham Evans, Herbert Wise, James Cellan Jones, Julian Amyes, Martyn Friend, Michael Simpson, Mike Vardy, Peter Hammond, Robert Knights, Robert Tronson, Rodney Bennett, Roger Bamford, Stuart Burge, Tony Dean Smith, Bill Hays, John Gorrie, Jim Goddard
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1978
Cast: Alkis Kritikos, Angus Lennie, Ann Way, Antony Carrick, Anthony Dawes

Audience

An aging London barrister defends a wide range of clients, taking on criminal cases while navigating courtroom battles, office politics, and a challenging marriage. Each self-contained episode blends mystery, legal drama, dry humor, and observations about justice, authority, and everyday human absurdity.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like witty British legal dramas, self-contained mysteries, memorable characters, and dry social humor; Not for you if you want fast pacing, constant victories, or modern courtroom realism.

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Cast

Alkis KritikosAngus LennieAnn WayAntony CarrickAnthony DawesBernard ArchardBob SessionsBrian Hall

Directors

Brian FarnhamDerek BennettDonald McWhinnieGraham EvansHerbert WiseJames Cellan JonesJulian AmyesMartyn FriendMichael SimpsonMike VardyPeter HammondRobert KnightsRobert TronsonRodney BennettRoger BamfordStuart BurgeTony Dean SmithBill HaysJohn GorrieJim Goddard

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