A television series about the life and trials of Horace Rumpole as a London criminal defense lawyer.
General Note
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.
Content Note
v. 1. Rumpole and the genuine article ; 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.