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Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole and the Learned Friends
Season 1
Episode 5
Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client and finds himself in legal trouble when he can't back up his claim.
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52:08
Rumpole defends his client and outwits an old adversary, all while apparently dead.
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52:43
When a judge is found dead, Rumpole is approached by the sister of the accused.
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50:49
Rumpole helps a villain charged with a serious crime and a young barrister get her start.
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52:41
Rumpole defends a respectable pair charged with blackmail and running a disorderly house.
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52:45
Rumpole visits Neranga to defend the Minister for Home Affairs, who’s charged with murder.
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51:57
Rumpole defends Harold Brittling, who’s been arrested and charged with art forgery.
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1:43:30
Rumpole, bored with retirement, snatches the first opportunity to return to London.
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50:15
Rumpole defends some petty villains and realizes his family and friends have a scheme.
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52:40
An outbreak of bed-hopping may ruin the chances of Featherstone becoming a judge.
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51:52
Rumpole is flattered when the lead of the repertory theater asks him to represent her.
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51:13
Rumpole proves Dave Anstey to be the victim of a case of mistaken identity.
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51:14
Rumpole clears a vicar of a charge, but spoils George’s chances for a happy marriage.