Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole is dealing with woman trouble while taking on the defence of a man accused of driving the getaway vehicle in a botched robbery. The case forces him to balance his personal entanglements with his professional responsibilities and once again.

Rumpole and the Female of the Species is an episode of the long‑running legal drama centred on the idiosyncratic barrister Horace Rumpole. The programme follows his usual mix of courtroom wit and personal mishaps, offering a snapshot of his world in a single, self‑contained story. In this particular instalment, Rumpole finds himself juggling two distinct problems. Professionally, he takes on the defence of a man accused of driving the getaway car in a robbery that went badly wrong. At the same time, his private life is anything but smooth, as he runs into trouble with a woman, adding a layer of personal tension to the case he’s handling. The episode therefore intertwines Rumpole’s courtroom battle – centred on the alleged driver’s culpability for the botched heist – with the complications arising from his romantic entanglement. Both strands play out against the backdrop of his characteristic humour and legal acumen. Ultimately, the story showcases Rumpole’s ability to juggle a demanding defence while navigating the inevitable chaos that his personal relationships bring, all within the familiar setting of his beloved legal world.