This is the story that launched a legend - the wildly popular courtroom drama Rumpole Of the Bailey. Written by John Mortimer as a 1975 BBC television play, Rumpole was an instant hit. But it was three years before the launch of the long-running series, and this pilot episode faded into history. Never seen before the pilot has .. Read more
| Starring | Leo McKern, Joyce Heron |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Knights |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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This is the story that launched a legend - the wildly popular courtroom drama Rumpole Of the Bailey. Written by John Mortimer as a 1975 BBC television play, Rumpole was an instant hit. But it was three years before the launch of the long-running series, and this pilot episode faded into history. Never seen before the pilot has now been released on to DVD, and this television treasure is sure to delight Rumpole fans everywhere.
| Starring | Leo McKern, Joyce Heron |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert Knights |
| Studio | ACORN MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 2 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | To Rent: DVD: 11 Jun 2008 |
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Ripping Yarn m'Lud
The first of the Rumpole series to screened on TV as a BBC 'Play for today' Although made more than 25 years ago, the story is excellent and Leo Mc kern... read more »
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SADLY SUB-TITLES ARE NOT INCLUDED
It gives a lot of pleasure to turn back the clock and unearth some of the classics which have captivated audiences of yesteryear. John Mortimer's tales and ... read more »
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A bit disappointing
I was a bit disappointed with this, admittedly it was the for-runner to the really good seasons of films, i don't think it was as good as it could have been... read more »
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Ripping Yarn m'Lud
The first of the Rumpole series to screened on TV as a BBC 'Play for today' Although made more than 25 years ago, the story is excellent and Leo Mc kern... read more »
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