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Rumpole and the Married Lady

7.8/10 · 138 votesApr 24, 197860 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Rumpole defends a woman (Mrs Thripp) in a divorce action brought by her husband, claiming infidelity. She Who Must Be Obeyed (Mrs Rumpole) forms the opinion that her husband has a mistress - with curious results. Meanwhile, the aggrieved Thripp has begun a battle of

Directed byGraham Evans
Written byJohn Mortimer

Seasons7

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast1

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Horace Rumpole

Crew3

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

J

John Plummer

Editor

G

Graham Evans

Director

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Episode Summary

"Rumpole and the Married Lady" is episode 4 of Rumpole of the Bailey season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 138 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Graham Evans and written by John Mortimer, it aired on April 24, 1978.