Rumpole of the Bailey
“TV's Best Loved Barrister”
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 Rumpole of the Bailey in United States
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Where is Rumpole of the Bailey streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey is a 1975 English-language drama, comedy and crime series created by John Mortimer. The cast is led by Leo McKern, Patricia Hodge, Julian Curry. It spans 7 seasons and 42 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox.
Rumpole of the Bailey was produced in United Kingdom. It was first aired on December 17, 1975, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- John Mortimer
- First aired
- December 17, 1975
- Last aired
- December 3, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 7 (42 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom
Rumpole of the Bailey cast & crew
Rumpole of the Bailey was created by John Mortimer.
The cast features Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, Patricia Hodge as Phyllida Trant, Julian Curry as Claude Erskine-Brown, Robin Bailey as Mr. Justice Gerald Graves, Peter Blythe as Samuel Ballard, Q.C., and Richard Murdoch as Uncle Tom.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jacqueline Davis and Rebecca Eaton.
Is Rumpole of the Bailey worth watching?
With 7 seasons and 42 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and crime, Rumpole of the Bailey is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rumpole of the Bailey
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Cast of Rumpole of the Bailey
Leo McKern
Horace Rumpole
Patricia Hodge
Phyllida Trant
Julian Curry
Claude Erskine-Brown
Robin Bailey
Mr. Justice Gerald Graves
Peter Blythe
Samuel Ballard, Q.C.
Richard Murdoch
Uncle Tom
Jonathan Coy
Henry
Abigail McKern
Liz Probert
Marion Mathie
Hilda Rumpole
Rumpole of the Bailey — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rumpole of the Bailey in United States?
Rumpole of the Bailey is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Rumpole of the Bailey on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Rumpole of the Bailey is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Rumpole of the Bailey in?
Rumpole of the Bailey is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Rumpole of the Bailey are there?
Rumpole of the Bailey has 7 seasons with 42 episodes in total.
▸What is Rumpole of the Bailey rated?
Rumpole of the Bailey is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 23 ratings.
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