The Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(129 votes)

   #1 - Rumpole and the Case of Identity

   S2:E26/5/1979

   With the Christmas season in full swing, Rumpole defends Dave Anstey on the charge of stabbing a sales assistant in an off-license. It seems to be a case of mistaken identity, but why does Dave's boss, on whom his alibi depends, change his story and undermine the defense? Meanwhile, Rumpole's Head of Chambers has an attractive new secretary, and starts spending a lot of time with her behind closed doors... When Guthrie Featherstone is seen gyrating at a disco with the girl from the typing pool, Rumpole means to get to the bottom of it all.

   Director:Derek Bennett

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Derek Bennett

   Writer:John Mortimer
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   7.9/10(139 votes)

   #2 - Rumpole and the Show Folk

   S2:E36/12/1979

   Rumpole travels to the north of England and practices his own theatricality in defense of Maggie Hartley, an actress accused of shooting her womanizing husband.

   Director:Peter Hammond

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Peter Hammond

   Writer:John Mortimer
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   7.9/10(126 votes)

   #3 - Rumpole and the Course of True Love

   S2:E56/26/1979

   Rumpole defends a flamboyanty romantic young schoolteacher who is accused of seducing a pupil.Meanwhile, Rumpole's colleague in chambers Guthrie Featherstone pursues his ambition of becoming a High Court judge, while Phyllida has a secret to keep from a former lover.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:John Mortimer
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   7.9/10(106 votes)

   #4 - Rumpole and the Age for Retirement

   S2:E67/3/1979

   Rumpole defends Percy Timson, a receiver of stolen property who has been framed for the theft of an important painting which is out of his league. Meanwhile, Rumpole's wife and son Nick (who is now a college lecturer in the US) are making plans for Rumpole's retirement in the very near future - to a restful existence in Maryland.

   Director:Donald McWhinnie

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Donald McWhinnie

   Writer:John Mortimer
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   7.7/10(119 votes)

   #5 - Rumpole and the Man of God

   S2:E15/29/1979

   Rumpole defends a vicar who is charged with stealing three shirts from a department store, but the troubled clergyman refuses to take the stand in his own defense. George Frobisher, who is in line to be appointed as a Circuit Judge, comes to dinner with the Rumpoles and introduces his new girlfriend. Rumpole remembers seeing her in court and advises his friend to think again.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:John Mortimer
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   7.6/10(110 votes)

   #6 - Rumpole and the Fascist Beast

   S2:E46/19/1979

   Rumpole defends Captain Rex Parkin, who is charged with inciting a riot by racist speeches. Rumpole also has a new pupil, one Latif Khan.

   Director:Robert Knights

   Writer:John Mortimer

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   Director:Robert Knights

   Writer:John Mortimer
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