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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.
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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.