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Rumpole for the Prosecution

8.2/10 · 85 votesDec 2, 199160 min

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

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Rumpole agrees to act for the family of a dead girl who are bringing a private prosecution for murder against a policeman. Did a killer receive preferential treatment from his colleagues on the Force, who knew he was guilty but decided not to charge him?Ballard

Directed byRobert Tronson
Written byJohn Mortimer

Seasons7

Season 6 Episodes6

Cast2

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Horace Rumpole

Marion Mathie

Marion Mathie

Hilda Rumpole

Crew2

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

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Robert Tronson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Rumpole for the Prosecution" is episode 6 of Rumpole of the Bailey season 6. It scored 8.2/10 from 85 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Robert Tronson and written by John Mortimer, it aired on December 2, 1991.