Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.

Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)

TV's Best Loved Barrister

★ 7.1/10 December 17, 1975 7 seasons

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Creator: John Mortimer

Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.

Where to watch

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Creators

John Mortimer

Cast

Leo McKern Horace Rumpole Marion Mathie Hilda Rumpole