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Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole and The Old, Old Story
Season 4
Episode 1
Following a Scales of Justice dinner, Rumpole, a little worse from too much claret, makes a hasty decision. To his surprise, his wife actively encourages him to stick to his new resolve, making life difficult for him both at home and in Chambers.
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50:17
Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client.
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52:29
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend.
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51:22
An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself.
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51:52
Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
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51:21
Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.