Rumpole of the Bailey
Horace Rumpole is an "Old Bailey Hack," one of the underpaid barristers who ply the courtrooms of the Old Bailey, London's criminal court. Rumpole refused to handle most suits and will never prosecute. He always defends. Each of his trials has both a victory and a defeat in them, his clients who are acquitted often angrier than those who are found guilty. There is always at least one and often two subplots.
- 1978-1992
- 7 seasons
- Arts and Entertainment
- Suspense, Drama
Horace Rumpole is an "Old Bailey Hack," one of the underpaid barristers who ply the courtrooms of the Old Bailey, London's criminal court. Rumpole refused to handle most suits and will never prosecute. He always defends. Each of his trials has both a victory and a defeat in them, his clients who are acquitted often angrier than those who are found guilty. There is always at least one and often two subplots.
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Season 7 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Rumpole and the Children of the Devil
50 mins
A well-meaning but overly officious social worker believes that Cary Timson is involved in devil worship and has his eight year-old daughter removed from her home. Rumpole defends the parents at the subsequent hearing. The zealously religious Ballard is offended that Rumpole would defend alleged devil worshipers and maneuvers to remove him from his office. As a sidebar, Hilda follows Rumpole when she suspects him of infidelity.
Featured Video
1:13Rumpole Of The Bailey: Bonus Special: Rumpole's Return
Trailers & Videos
Trailers & Videos
Rumpole Of The Bailey: Bonus Special: Rumpole's Return
1:13
Rumpole Of Bailey: Complete Series Megaset
1:01
Rumpole Of The Bailey: Megaset-The Complete Series
1:38
Rumpole Of The Bailey: Season 5
1:18
Awards
- 1980 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - Nominated
- 1980 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - Nominated
- 1980 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Television Lighting - Nominated
- 1981 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - Nominated
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