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Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole and The Golden Thread
Season 3
Episode 2
Rumpole is flattered when his fame appears to have spread to Africa. He’s invited to the new State of Neranga to defend the Minister for Home Affairs who is charged with murder. He’s disillusioned to learn that he’s been brought out to lose the case.
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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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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.
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53:06
Rumpole defends an apparently mentally challenged petty crook on a murder charge.