7.7/10107 votes#1 - Rumpole and the Man of God
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/1979
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: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.0/10114 votes
#2 - Rumpole and the Case of Identity
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/1979
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
- 7.9/10125 votes
#3 - Rumpole and the Show Folk
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/1979
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
- 7.6/10104 votes
#4 - Rumpole and the Fascist Beast
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/1979
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: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 7.8/10115 votes
#5 - Rumpole and the Course of True Love
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/1979
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: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 7.9/1096 votes
#6 - Rumpole and the Age for Retirement
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/1979
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: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.0/10187 votes
#7 - Rumpole's Return
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/1980
Rumpole has finally retired and has relocated to Miami where son Nick has a position at the university. Rumpole decided to retire after losing a long string of cases before Judge Bullingham, but is quite bored with ogling pretty girls and reading about interesting crimes in The Times. In Chambers, there is now a need to fill the vacancy a young radical lawyer seems to be the front runner. When he needs help on a case, Phyllida Erskine-Brown offers to write to Rumpole and asks for his assistance. To everyone's surprised, Rumpole returns to Chambers and finds himself with a nice little murder case to defend, yet again, before Judge Bullingham. Written by garykmcd
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2
Every episode of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 2!
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Network:ITV1
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 107 votes. Directed by N/A and written by John Mortimer, it aired on 5/29/1979. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Rumpole and the Case of Identity".