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The Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 1 - Rumpole and the Man of God
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #1 - Rumpole and the Man of God

    S2:E1

    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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  2. Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 2 - Rumpole and the Case of Identity
    7.9/10(124 votes)

    #2 - Rumpole and the Case of Identity

    S2:E2

    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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  3. Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 3 - Rumpole and the Show Folk
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    #3 - Rumpole and the Show Folk

    S2:E3

    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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  4. Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 4 - Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
    7.6/10(108 votes)

    #4 - Rumpole and the Fascist Beast

    S2:E4

    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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  5. Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 5 - Rumpole and the Course of True Love
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #5 - Rumpole and the Course of True Love

    S2:E5

    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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  6. Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 Episode 6 - Rumpole and the Age for Retirement
    7.8/10(101 votes)

    #6 - Rumpole and the Age for Retirement

    S2:E6

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Rumpole and the Man of God" is the best rated episode of "Rumpole of the Bailey" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 114 votes. Directed by Brian Farnham and written by John Mortimer, it aired on 5/29/1979. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Rumpole and the Case of Identity".