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  • DVD Release Date: 02/28/2006
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  • Sales Rank: 8,457

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Feature-length bonus movie Rumpole's Return; Mortimer's Musings - An interview with John Mortimer; McKern's Memories with actress Abigail Mckern (Daughter of Leo McKern); Episode introductions with John Mortimer; Spot the Barrister highlighting John Mortimer's impromptu appearances; Newspaper evidence; John Mortimer biography; John Mortimer Bibliography and selected credits; About the Old Bailey; Official executioners of Newgate Prison; Interactive menus; Scene selection

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Disc #1 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 1, Vol. 1
1. Introduction [1:11]
2. Old Bailey Hack [8:11]
3. Points of Law [9:58]
4. Judge Teasing [10:06]
5. Older Soldier [11:42]
6. Head of Chambers [7:19]
1. Introduction [:58]
2. Neck of the Woods [10:33]
3. Glamour Boys [7:33]
4. Fancy Dress [9:12]
5. Etiquette of the Bar [10:43]
6. Full Benefits [6:20]
1. Introduction [1:06]
2. Firsthand Account [4:29]
3. Moral Welfare [2:55]
4. Confessional [10:55]
5. Useful Persistence [9:53]
6. Counting Change [8:09]
1. Introduction [1:02]
2. Office Mates [7:03]
3. Personal Strife [10:17]
4. Raised Suspicion [9:06]
5. A Fight to the End [8:59]
6. Living Apart [9:20]
Disc #2 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 1, Vol. 2
1. Introduction [1:16]
2. Client Privileges [7:40]
3. Vital Information [9:49]
4. The Old Bailey [6:28]
5. Perfect Alibi [8:31]
6. Setting the Tone [9:52]
1. Introduction [1:13]
2. In Anticipation [9:53]
3. Charming Words [8:23]
4. Past Perjury [8:56]
5. Puzzle Pieces [:04]
6. Destined to Lose [9:31]
1. Introduction [2:05]
2. Friendly Advice [11:20]
3. Self Sacrifice [8:08]
4. Shot in the Dark [7:02]
5. Pray for a Miracle [10:00]
6. Saying Goodbye [5:12]
Disc #3 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 1, Vol. 3
1. Introduction [1:13]
2. Finger on the Pulse [8:23]
3. Under Questioning [8:56]
4. Vengeful Spouse [8:35]
5. Having it Off [7:15]
6. Falling Apart [10:00]
1. Introduction [1:07]
2. Scene of the Crime [10:03]
3. A Hard Day's Work [8:57]
4. Licensed to Kill [4:58]
5. First Impression [3:05]
6. The Show Must Go On [9:06]
1. Introduction [1:54]
2. Taking Notes [7:22]
3. Social Engagements [10:03]
4. Painful Memories [6:28]
5. Growing Eloquence [10:01]
6. Bigger Fish to Fry [8:49]
Disc #4 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 1, Vol. 4
1. Introduction [1:27]
2. Insatiable Appetite [6:39]
3. Consequences of Love [8:27]
4. Utmost Respectability [11:29]
5. Cruel Jokes [9:45]
6. Cast As a Fool [7:18]
1. Introduction [:56]
2. Under Suspicion [6:23]
3. Involuntary Statement [9:33]
4. Family Squabble [10:00]
5. Diabolical Scheme [8:57]
6. Lives in Chambers [5:08]
1. Considerable Gap [7:19]
2. Farewell London [8:36]
3. Dead in the Water [8:37]
4. Coming Home [7:12]
5. Squatter's Retreat [7:54]
6. Schoolgirl Capers [7:19]
7. Unmitigated Rubbish [9:59]
8. Feeling Sentimental [8:38]
9. Sunshine State [9:16]
10. Just the Facts [11:23]
11. It's in the Blood [9:51]
12. No Followers [7:10]
Disc #5 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 2, Vol. 1
1. Introduction [1:05]
2. Proper Manners [7:33]
3. My Lordship [10:57]
4. Out of Pocket [12:01]
5. Late for Dinner [6:44]
6. Odd Fellow [3:42]
1. Introduction [1:11]
2. Law on the Road [8:01]
3. Primitive Remarks [7:45]
4. Tribal Tradition [8:36]
5. Involuntary Martyr [:48]
6. Reasonable Doubt [6:44]
1. Introduction [1:09]
2. Women of Position [7:39]
3. Respectable Figures [7:31]
4. Quoted Scriptures [8:51]
5. Order in the Court [9:41]
6. Matters of Opinion [7:29]
Disc #6 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 2, Vol. 2
1. Introduction [1:06]
2. Calming the Storm [8:05]
3. A Friendly Warning [9:06]
4. Improper Proposal [10:57]
5. Puzzled Pieces [10:09]
6. Modest Pride [5:41]
1. Introduction [1:17]
2. Fine Lodgings [8:26]
3. Sheltered Life [7:39]
4. A Distressing Case [8:49]
5. Arguable Vanity [1:19]
6. Expected Company [5:15]
1. Introduction [:53]
2. The Name of the Game [7:50]
3. Collecting Debts [8:15]
4. Delayed System [8:26]
5. Informed Men [7:18]
6. In His Absence [11:24]
Disc #7 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 2, Vol. 3
1. Introduction [1:21]
2. Heavy Traffic [8:46]
3. Historic Law [6:49]
4. Prosecuting Council [8:22]
5. Rubbing Elbows [9:27]
6. Relevant Actions [7:28]
1. Introduction [2:17]
2. Career Advice [7:06]
3. Distinguished Tastes [7:54]
4. Snowballs in Hell [8:36]
5. The Rising Tide [2:00]
6. Occupational Hazards [6:26]
1. Introduction [1:41]
2. Invitation Only [7:40]
3. Peculiar Interest [8:52]
4. Pleasurable Company [7:29]
5. Peaceful Place [10:59]
6. Culture in Society [7:54]
Disc #8 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 2, Vol. 4
1. Introduction [1:29]
2. Immoral Earnings [7:02]
3. Tactful Defense [9:24]
4. Hearing the Charges [7:05]
5. Genuine Health [9:06]
6. Paid in Full [12:53]
1. Introduction [2:15]
2. For the Regiment [8:14]
3. Lack of Evidence [8:04]
4. Vital Answer [9:28]
5. The Time of Death [6:23]
6. Outright Obedience [2:21]
1. Introduction [:45]
2. Insider Info [7:06]
3. Fleeting Visit [7:43]
4. Distant Dreams [7:18]
5. At the Races [9:07]
6. Last Good Deed [9:55]
Disc #9 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 1
1. Introduction [:52]
2. Scene of the Crime [:26]
3. In the Care of Others [18:32]
4. Jewel of My Soul [8:30]
5. Blinding Flashes [11:46]
6. Groveling Apology [7:52]
1. Introduction [1:05]
2. Walls of Silence [:33]
3. Murdered Sleep [14:21]
4. Lady Baroness [7:15]
5. Insider Dealing [5:05]
6. Elevated Circles [3:26]
1. Introduction [:57]
2. News of the World [:32]
3. The Faithful Few [18:32]
4. Passing Judgment [7:45]
5. Openhanded Spymaster [6:39]
6. Divine Guidance [7:12]
Disc #10 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 2
1. Introduction [2:16]
2. Equal in God's Eyes [:26]
3. Justice for the Future [13:45]
4. Potted Plants [12:12]
5. Absolutely Ruthless [7:44]
6. Crossing My Mind [6:59]
1. Introduction [1:05]
2. The Call of Africa [:30]
3. Sitting in Judgment [19:52]
4. Too Pretty to Be a Judge [3:16]
5. Great Gimmick [7:00]
6. In Memoriam [7:42]
1. Introduction [:57]
2. Client and Customer [:32]
3. Sneaking a Treat [13:57]
4. Deadly Exercise [6:38]
5. Weaning Talent [10:19]
6. A Mother Always Knows [6:00]
Disc #11 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 3
1. Introduction [:50]
2. Next to Godliness [:25]
3. Agitating the Law [17:22]
4. Married Men [6:00]
5. Never a Friend [8:01]
6. Concerned With Justice [9:22]
1. Introduction [1:25]
2. Turning the Hand [:23]
3. Courtroom Admiration [14:29]
4. Ball and Chain [8:33]
5. Cowboy Labor [6:52]
6. Flying Witness [:12]
1. Introduction [:44]
2. Keeping Silent [:25]
3. Rules of the House [15:18]
4. Miracle Worker [8:13]
5. Power and Influence [8:01]
6. Impossible Defense [8:04]
Disc #12 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 4
1. Introduction [1:23]
2. The Greatest Mystery [:23]
3. Absence of Body [16:33]
4. My Little Sister [7:37]
5. Questioning the Past [8:14]
6. Out of Hiding [8:07]
1. Introduction [1:00]
2. Escort Service [:25]
3. Country Walks [21:04]
4. Quack in Charge [6:33]
5. Competent Doctors [1:50]
6. Proper Gentlemen [4:44]
1. Introduction [1:29]
2. The Lost Leader [:25]
3. A Cry for Help [16:34]
4. Useful Admission [9:38]
5. Family Feelings [8:12]
6. Memorable Victory [8:14]
Disc #13 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 5
1. Introduction [1:26]
2. Hardened Criminal [:24]
3. Sunday Service [14:03]
4. Dance Lessons [8:23]
5. Legal Quibbles [6:23]
6. Family of Villains [8:00]
1. Introduction [:59]
2. Bit of a Bop [:25]
3. Gossiping Gentleman [16:58]
4. Deceiver of the Court [7:52]
5. Purely Private Matter [:11]
6. Telling the Truth [7:24]
1. Introduction [:58]
2. Beyond My Years [:24]
3. The Fast Lane [14:48]
4. Urges in the Office [7:28]
5. Common Sense [9:54]
6. Offensive Defense [5:17]
Disc #14 -- Rumpole of the Bailey: The Complete Series - Set 3, Vol. 6
1. Introduction [1:35]
2. Making a Statement [:26]
3. The Hour of Decision [14:22]
4. Wrapped in Silk [6:13]
5. Confession Time [9:35]
6. Precious Ornament [12:27]
1. Introduction [1:00]
2. The Long Light [:26]
3. Murder on the Mind [13:26]
4. Biblical Sense [9:20]
5. Mysteries of Death [6:52]
6. Fear of Heritage [6:46]
1. Introduction [1:14]
2. Breaking Rules [:24]
3. Par for the Course [15:09]
4. Head of Chambers [7:01]
5. Unilateral Apology [8:00]
6. Pausing to Breathe [12:47]

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Editorial Reviews

The TV courtroom classic Rumpole of the Bailey debuted on Thames Television in 1978 before crossing the Pond and showing up on Mystery!, where its considerable charms made it a PBS favorite. Leo McKern portrays Horace Rumpole, the gruff yet lovable British defense barrister from the John Mortimer novels, who is constantly butting heads with and ruffling the feathers of the criminal court’s stuffy officials. Using a wry sense of humor, Rumpole often makes fun of his colleagues, such Old Bailey denizens as the pompous barrister Claude Erskine-Brown (Julian Curry) and the blustering Justice Bullingham (Bill Fraser). Rumpole is fond of taking on clients accused of heinous crimes, from attempted rape to murder. But he also has a habit of championing those he thinks aren't getting a fair shake: a porn publisher, a father suspected of devil worship, and a man accused of inciting a riot using racist speech. Though a brilliant lawyer, Rumpole chooses to remain true to his morals rather than taking the easy road to the top, like many of his fellow barristers. Unfortunately, this doesn't always suit his socially prominent wife, Hilda, (Peggy Thorpe-Bates), whom Rumpole refers to as "She Who Must Be Obeyed." Quick-witted dialogue is a series trademark, as are the social issues that Rumpole comments on. This Set 1 collection contains all 12 episodes from Series 1 and 2: "Rumpole and the Younger Generation"; "Rumpole and the Alternative Society"; "Rumpole and the Honourable Member"; "Rumpole and the Married Lady"; "Rumpole and the Learned Friends"; "Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade"; "Rumpole and the Man of God"; "Rumpole and the Case of Identity"; "Rumpole and the Show Folk"; "Rumpole and the Fascist Beast"; "Rumpole and the Course of True Love"; and "Rumpole and the Age of Retirement." The set also includes the movie-length special "Rumpole's Return." Christina Urban, Barnes & Noble

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One of the greatest British series of all time - certainly one of the best comedies.by CMCNM

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February 19, 2009: I bought this series for my parents as a Christmas present, having heard my dad mention in passing how much he had enjoyed the series in the 80s. Now my whole family watches 1-2 episodes a night whenever we can. Rumpole has completely replaced other movies and TV family viewing until we have seen the entire series.

An excellent combination of subtle and more obvious comedy, with some slapstick thrown in for good measure, this series can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone. The cast is truly phenomenal, McKern shows all his potential as a great Shakespearean actor, and his voice-overs quoting Shakespeare, Wordsworth and others are really a delight. The script is very clever, and the depiction of the British legal system (very different from the American system) is interesting.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys British TV. You don't need to watch the episodes in order, and they most you can watch multiple times without tiring of them. I'm glad I made this purchase.

PS - be sure to check the bonus features for season 1. There's a 2-hour episode called Rumpole's Return. You definitely don't want to miss it.