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Rumpole of the Bailey

1975·Show
42Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

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A , crime series: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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About

TV's Best Loved Barrister

Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.
British Legal DramaWitty Courtroom ComedyEccentric ProtagonistLiterary DialogueSocial SatireClassic TelevisionCharming & EruditeCharacter-Driven ProceduralWarm Human Drama

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Directed by:
Donald McWhinnie, Herbert Wise, Julian Amyes
Written by:
John Mortimer
Produced by:
Jacqueline Davis, Irene Shubik

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rumpole of the Bailey

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Where can I stream Rumpole of the Bailey?

BritboxPBSBritBoxPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Rumpole of the Bailey streams on Britbox, PBS, BritBox, PBS Masterpiece, and Thirteen, and it is free with ads on KQED. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Rumpole of the Bailey worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.4).

Does Rumpole of the Bailey get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 4 peaks at 8.3. The highest-rated episode is Rumpole and the Blind Tasting (season 4, episode 2) at 8.4, and the lowest is Rumpole and the Golden Thread (season 3, episode 2) at 7.4.

Is Rumpole of the Bailey okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Rumpole of the Bailey?

42 h

About 42 hours: 42 episodes in 7 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1992.

Will Rumpole of the Bailey make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Rumpole of the Bailey?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.