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Rumpole of the Bailey Season 6 Episodes

  • 1978-2014
  • 7 Seasons
  • PBS
  • Comedy
  • TVPG
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Leo McKern played John Mortimer's clever London barrister Horace Rumpole in a popular Emmy-nominated series of episodes that aired on PBS's 'Mystery!' The cases took place at the Old Bailey, where Rumpole's clients included a couple accused of running a brothel, an editor charged with libel, a member of Parliament accused of rape and a soldier in a court-martial. At home, Rumpole had a different kind of challenge: his formidable wife, Hilda ('She Who Must Be Obeyed').

Season 6 Episode Guide

Season 6

6 Episodes 1991 - 1991

Episode 1

Rumpole and the Summer of Discontent

Mon, Nov 4, 1991 60 mins

"Rumpole and the Summer of Discontent" finds the barrister representing a union boss accused of manslaughter, while Hilda goes on strike at home. Featherstone: Peter Bowles. Ballard: Peter Blythe. Hilda: Marion Mathie. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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Episode 2

Rumpole and the Quacks

Mon, Nov 25, 1991 60 mins

Rumpole defends a doctor accused of sexual misconduct; Phillida Erskine-Brown suspects that Claude is involved with an escort service. Claude: Julian Curry. Ballard: Peter Blythe. Henry: Jonathan Cox. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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Episode 3

Rumpole and the Right to Silence

Mon, Nov 11, 1991 60 mins

In "Rumpole and the Right to Silence," the barrister defends a professor who won't divulge where he was on the night of his boss's murder. Liz: Abigail McKern. Claude: Julian Curry. Ballard: Peter Blythe. Phillida: Patricia Hodge. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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Episode 4

Rumpole at Sea

Mon, Nov 18, 1991 60 mins

In "Rumpole at Sea," the barrister's second honeymoon begins swimmingly---until he sees his nemesis, Justice Graves, and a passenger appears to take ill. Britwell: Benjamin Whitrow. Mavis: Anna Sharkey. Hilda: Marion Mathie. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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Episode 5

Rumpole a la Carte

Mon, Oct 28, 1991 60 mins

A mouse makes an appearance at a restaurant, leading Rumpole to defend the chef accused of "dirty and dangerous practices"; Hilda decides to take a vacation. Justice Graves: Robin Bailey. Ballard: Peter Blythe. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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Episode 6

Rumpole for the Prosecution

Mon, Dec 2, 1991 60 mins

In "Rumpole for the Prosecution," colleagues are stunned when the barrister agrees to be prosecutor for a wealthy family whose daughter has been murdered. Marguerite: Rowena King. Judge Olliphant: James Grout. Ballard: Peter Blythe. Rumpole: Leo McKern.

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