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Rumpole and the Age for Retirement

7.9/10 · 106 votesJul 3, 197960 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byDonald McWhinnie
Written byJohn Mortimer

Seasons7

Season 2 Episodes6

Cast1

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Horace Rumpole

Crew2

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

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Donald McWhinnie

Director

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Episode Summary

"Rumpole and the Age for Retirement" is episode 6 of Rumpole of the Bailey season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 106 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Donald McWhinnie and written by John Mortimer, it aired on July 3, 1979.