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Rumpole and the Case of Identity

7.9/10 · 129 votesJun 5, 197960 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byDerek Bennett
Written byJohn Mortimer

Seasons7

Season 2 Episodes6

Cast1

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Horace Rumpole

Crew2

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

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Derek Bennett

Director

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Episode Summary

"Rumpole and the Case of Identity" is episode 2 of Rumpole of the Bailey season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 129 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Derek Bennett and written by John Mortimer, it aired on June 5, 1979.