Access to this video is a benefit for members through PBS Passport.
Up Next
Back to Show
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole and the Married Lady
Season 1
Episode 4
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend and colleague George Frobisher. His client meanwhile threatens to drive Rumpole's wife Hilda ("She who must be obeyed") into the arms of her friend Dodo.
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:48
A famous artist dies in mysterious circumstances; his young wife is accused of his murder.
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:37
Hilda assesses her life when an old flame reminds her of what might have been.
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:11
Rumpole’s main source of income is once more supplemented by defending the Timsons.
Unlock with PBS Passport
50:45
Hilda’s nephew wants Uncle Horace to defend him on a charge of adultery.
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:30
Insider dealing involving the Timsons provides Rumpole a chance to reduce his overdraft.
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:31
Rumpole is invited by the Daily Beacon to defend their editor.
Unlock with PBS Passport
51:50
Rumpole’s life is much as usual. The temptation to escape from it all is very strong.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:11
Rumpole is delighted when a casual meeting leads to a Court Martial in Germany.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:05
Rumpole appears in a case before his old Head of Chambers, Guthrie Featherstone.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:00
Rumpole feels surrounded by secrecy.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:19
Rumpole defends one of the Timson clan, which provides a fair proportion of his income.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:15
Following a Scales of Justice dinner, Rumpole makes a hasty decision.