Rumpole

Maurice Denham stars as John Mortimer’s famous comic creation Rumpole of the Bailey

Defender of the underdog, friend of South London villains and scourge of QCs, much-loved barrister Horace Rumpole was first brought to life on television, and in 1980 BBC Radio 4 introduced him to the airwaves for a 13-episode series.

In these delightful full-cast courtroom dramas, the claret-drinking, poetry-quoting lawyer recalls his colourful career at the Old Bailey, while being supported at home by the redoubtable Hilda (‘She Who Must Be Obeyed’). From a disputed will case to a GP accused of murder, Rumpole must exercise all his talents as an advocate to fight for justice ...

Among the supporting cast are Margot Boyd, Michael Maloney, Michael Elphick, Angela Thorne, Geoffrey Bayldon and Saeed Jaffrey.

CD 1
Rumpole and the Confession of Guilt 21 July 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

Rumpole and the Dear Departed 28 July 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

CD 2
Rumpole and the Gentle Art of Blackmail 4 August 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

Rumpole and the Rotten Apple 11 August 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

CD 3
Rumpole and the Man of God 18 August 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

Rumpole and the Defence of Guthrie Featherstone 25 August 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

CD 4
Rumpole and the Show Folk 1 September 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

Rumpole and the Fascist Beast 8 September 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

CD 5
Rumpole and the Case of Identity 15 September 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

Rumpole and the Expert Witness 22 September 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

CD 6
Rumpole and the Course of True Love 29 September 1980
Produced and directed by Peter King

Rumpole and the Perils of the Sea 6 October 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell

CD 7
Rumpole and the Age for Retirement
13 October 1980
Produced and directed by Ian Cotterell