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Rumpole's Last Case

Season 4 Episode 6 | 51m 50s

Rumpole’s life is much as usual. He’s defending another villain from the Timson family; the ambitious Heathstroke attempts to replace him in Chambers; and his wife is complaining about his smoking. The temptation to escape from it all is very strong.

Aired: 02/22/87
Extras
Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client.
Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself.
Rumpole defends an apparently mentally challenged petty crook on a murder charge.
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend.
Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
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Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client.
Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country.
An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself.
Rumpole defends an apparently mentally challenged petty crook on a murder charge.
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend.
Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence.
A visit to the dentist starts Rumpole’s day badly and soon he is on trial for contempt.
A cousin invites Hilda and Rumpole to visit, but the invitation isn’t purely social.
Two beautiful women disrupt life, both in Chambers and at Rumpole’s home.
Hilda chases a thief, Rumpole is poised for a success, and Phyllida is set for a new role.