Rumpole of the Bailey

The episode, part of the series Rumpole and the Sporting Life, finds the veteran barrister Rumpole reluctantly agreeing to take on the case of Fiona’s sister. She stands charged with the murder of her husband, the allegation involving a shotgun. Though hesitant, Rumpole accepts the defence, setting the stage for his usual blend of wit and legal acumen. The programme stars Leo McKern in the title role, delivering the familiar charm that fans expect. Throughout the instalment, the tension between Rumpole’s reluctance and his professional duty drives the narrative, while the courtroom drama centres on the serious accusation against the sister.

In this episode, a seasoned, somewhat irascible barrister steps into the courtroom to defend a Ministry of Defence staff member charged with divulging classified information concerning tea. The narrative follows the lawyer’s gritty determination as he navigates the legal intricacies and confronts the accusations leveled against his client. Set against the backdrop of a formal trial, the story highlights the tension between official secrecy and the seemingly trivial nature of the alleged leak. The episode delivers a focused courtroom drama, centred on the lawyer’s effort to prove his client’s innocence regarding the purported tea‑related breach. His unorthodox approach and sharp wit keep the proceedings lively, even as the stakes revolve around a seemingly minor beverage.

In this episode, a seasoned, somewhat irascible barrister steps into the courtroom to defend a Ministry of Defence staff member charged with divulging classified information concerning tea. The narrative follows the lawyer’s gritty determination as he navigates the legal intricacies and confronts the accusations leveled against his client. Set against the backdrop of a formal trial, the story highlights the tension between official secrecy and the seemingly trivial nature of the alleged leak. The episode delivers a focused courtroom drama, centred on the lawyer’s effort to prove his client’s innocence regarding the purported tea‑related breach. His unorthodox approach and sharp wit keep the proceedings lively, even as the stakes revolve around a seemingly minor beverage.

During the course of a defence for a client charged with subsisting on immoral earnings, the seasoned, somewhat cantankerous barrister finds his attention diverted. As he works through the intricacies of the case, he is unexpectedly approached by Guthrie Featherstone, a figure who arrives bearing an embarrassing dilemma that threatens to complicate the proceedings. Featherstone’s predicament, though personal and awkward, demands the barrister’s discretion and assistance even as the trial against the alleged immoral earner continues. The encounter intertwines the professional challenges of the courtroom with the private, uncomfortable issue presented by Featherstone, testing the barrister’s resolve and skill. All of this unfolds in this particular episode.

During the course of a defence for a client charged with subsisting on immoral earnings, the seasoned, somewhat cantankerous barrister finds his attention diverted. As he works through the intricacies of the case, he is unexpectedly approached by Guthrie Featherstone, a figure who arrives bearing an embarrassing dilemma that threatens to complicate the proceedings. Featherstone’s predicament, though personal and awkward, demands the barrister’s discretion and assistance even as the trial against the alleged immoral earner continues. The encounter intertwines the professional challenges of the courtroom with the private, uncomfortable issue presented by Featherstone, testing the barrister’s resolve and skill. All of this unfolds in this particular episode.

In this instalment, the curmudgeonly solicitor makes his way to Germany, where he is engaged to represent a serviceman who stands charged with the murder of his own sergeant, a man described as bullying. The premise centres on the lawyer’s determination to mount a defence under foreign jurisdiction. The narrative unfolds as a courtroom drama, with Leo McKern appearing in the cast, focusing on the legal contest between defence and prosecution as the barrister seeks to prove his client’s innocence despite the serious allegation of killing a superior. The case remains the central focus throughout, with the solicitor’s sharp wit and stubborn nature driving the proceedings.

In this instalment, the curmudgeonly solicitor makes his way to Germany, where he is engaged to represent a serviceman who stands charged with the murder of his own sergeant, a man described as bullying. The premise centres on the lawyer’s determination to mount a defence under foreign jurisdiction. The narrative unfolds as a courtroom drama, with Leo McKern appearing in the cast, focusing on the legal contest between defence and prosecution as the barrister seeks to prove his client’s innocence despite the serious allegation of killing a superior. The case remains the central focus throughout, with the solicitor’s sharp wit and stubborn nature driving the proceedings.

In this episode, the irascible barrister, played by Leo McKern, is keen to hang up his wig, yet he finds himself drawn into the Timson case, a courtroom puzzle centred on identifying who actually bore the firearm. As he edges closer to retirement, he methodically pieces together clues, questioning witnesses and dissecting testimony to determine the gun's carrier. The drama unfolds within the confines of the courtroom, where his seasoned, somewhat cantankerous approach clashes with the procedural rigour of the trial. Throughout, McKern's portrayal captures the barrister's blend of world‑weariness and dogged determination, keeping the audience engaged as the mystery slowly unravels.

In this episode, the irascible barrister, played by Leo McKern, is keen to hang up his wig, yet he finds himself drawn into the Timson case, a courtroom puzzle centred on identifying who actually bore the firearm. As he edges closer to retirement, he methodically pieces together clues, questioning witnesses and dissecting testimony to determine the gun's carrier. The drama unfolds within the confines of the courtroom, where his seasoned, somewhat cantankerous approach clashes with the procedural rigour of the trial. Throughout, McKern's portrayal captures the barrister's blend of world‑weariness and dogged determination, keeping the audience engaged as the mystery slowly unravels.

In this episode, a prim and somewhat pompous barrister steps into the courtroom to represent a puritanical novelist who has launched a libel action against a notoriously sensationalist tabloid. The case centres on the alleged defamation and the barrister’s meticulous defence, turning the proceedings into a classic courtroom drama. Throughout the trial, the seasoned actor Leo McKern appears, adding his characteristic presence to the legal tussle. The story concentrates on the clash between the novelist’s strict moral standards and the tabloid’s aggressive reporting, all framed within the formal atmosphere of a British court. The dialogue is sharp, and the legal arguments are delivered with a dry wit that heightens the tension.

In this episode, a prim and somewhat pompous barrister steps into the courtroom to represent a puritanical novelist who has launched a libel action against a notoriously sensationalist tabloid. The case centres on the alleged defamation and the barrister’s meticulous defence, turning the proceedings into a classic courtroom drama. Throughout the trial, the seasoned actor Leo McKern appears, adding his characteristic presence to the legal tussle. The story concentrates on the clash between the novelist’s strict moral standards and the tabloid’s aggressive reporting, all framed within the formal atmosphere of a British court. The dialogue is sharp, and the legal arguments are delivered with a dry wit that heightens the tension.