8.2/1085 votes#1 - Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/1988
Rumpole fights a claim for libel filed by a woman writer against a low newspaper. Claude Erskine-Brown moves in with Rumpole after being photographed at a night-club of ill repute, to the fury of Phyllida.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.1/1085 votes
#2 - Rumpole and the Barrow Boy
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/30/1988
Young Nigel Timson has moved on from the world of East End villainy and is now working in financial services in the City of London. Rumpole is called on to defend Nigel against charges of insider trading. Meanwhile, Henry, the clerk in Rumpole's chambers, is thinking of running off to Australia with Dianne, the typist, and he turns to Rumpole for advice.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.2/1089 votes
#3 - Rumpole and the Age of Miracles
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 12/7/1988
Rumpole defends his clergyman nephew in an ecclesiastical court, against charges of adultery - of which the bishop takes a dim view. Rumpole's colleagues Ballard and Erskine-Brown appear for the prosecution.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.1/1083 votes
#4 - Rumpole and the Tap End
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 12/14/1988
Rumpole defends Tony Timson on charges of attempted murder - with Tony's wife, April, claiming he tried to drown her - while sexist remarks by Mr Justice Guthrie Featherstone give the press a field day and, more importantly, upset the Lord Chancellor. 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' decides it's time for her to begin her own career in the legal profession.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.0/1087 votes
#5 - Rumpole and Portia
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/1988
Rumpole defends Stanley Culp, a scrap dealer, on charges of selling arms to terrorists. The case comes before a newly appointed Recorder - Phyllida Erskine-Brown.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
- 8.1/1088 votes
#6 - Rumpole and the Quality of Life
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/28/1988
Rumpole defends Lady Perdita Derwent, charged with the murder of her elderly husband. Meanwhile, Ms Liz Probert complains of anti-gay discrimination at number 3, Equity Court, and the portly Rumpole suffers from a strict diet imposed by She Who Must Be Obeyed.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Mortimer
The Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 5
Every episode of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation" is the best rated episode of "Rumpole of the Bailey" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by N/A and written by John Mortimer, it aired on 11/23/1988. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy".