Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 7 Episode 6 of 6
Quick Summary
The crusty barrister faces a disciplinary hearing
About This Program
The crusty barrister is charged by Judge Oliphant with contempt of court and faces disbarment, so Hilda persuades Sam Ballard to defend him. Courtroom drama, with Leo McKern, Marion Mathie and Peter Blythe
Rumpole of the Bailey broadcasts on Great! TV at 6:30pm, Friday, 9 January 2026.
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Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorJohn Gorrie
Cast & Crew
JG
John GorrieDirector
JM
John MortimerWriter
CM
Christopher Milburnas Dave Inchcape
DL
Denis Lillas Mr Bernard
PB
Peter Blytheas Samuel `Soapy Sam" Ballard, QC
MM
Marion Mathieas Hilda Rumpole
PH
Patricia Hodgeas Phyllida Erskine-Brown
JC
Jonathan Coyas Henry
PB
Peter Bowlesas Guthrie Featherstone, QC MP
AM
Abigail McKernas Elizabeth `Mizz Liz" Probert
LM
Leo McKernas Horace Rumpole
JG
James Groutas Mr Justice Ollie Oliphant
RB
Robin Baileyas Judge Gerald Graves
JC
Julian Curryas Claude Erskine-Brown
JV
Joanna Van Gyseghemas Marigold Featherstone
RC
Rowena Cooperas Matron Marguerite `Matey" Ballard
