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Rumpole and the Alternative Society

7.8/10 · 180 votesApr 10, 197860 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Rumpole is in the west of England to visit an old friend from his days in the Royal Air Force, Sam ('Three Fingers') Dogherty, and to defend Kathy Trelawney, who is charged with selling cannabis to a police agent provocateur.

Directed byHerbert Wise
Written byJohn Mortimer

Seasons7

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast1

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Horace Rumpole

Crew3

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

Herbert Wise

Herbert Wise

Director

M

Michael Johns

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Rumpole and the Alternative Society" is episode 2 of Rumpole of the Bailey season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 180 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Herbert Wise and written by John Mortimer, it aired on April 10, 1978.