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Rumpole of the Bailey — Season 2
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0160mRumpole and the Man of GodRumpole defends a vicar who is charged with stealing three shirts from a department store, but the troubled clergyman refuses to take the stand in his own defense. George Frobisher, who is in line to be appointed as a Circuit Judge, comes to dinner with the Rumpoles and introduces his new girlfriend. Rumpole remembers seeing her in court and advises his friend to think again.May 29, 1979May 29, 197960m0260mRumpole and the Case of IdentityWith the Christmas season in full swing, Rumpole defends Dave Anstey on the charge of stabbing a sales assistant in an off-license. It seems to be a case of mistaken identity, but why does Dave's boss, on whom his alibi depends, change his story and undermine the defense? Meanwhile, Rumpole's Head of Chambers has an attractive new secretary, and starts spending a lot of time with her behind closed doors... When Guthrie Featherstone is seen gyrating at a disco with the girl from the typing pool, Rumpole means to get to the bottom of it all.Jun 5, 19791.0Jun 5, 197960m1.00360mRumpole and the Show FolkRumpole travels to the north of England and practices his own theatricality in defense of Maggie Hartley, an actress accused of shooting her womanizing husband.Jun 12, 19791.0Jun 12, 197960m1.00460mRumpole and the Fascist BeastRumpole defends Captain Rex Parkin, who is charged with inciting a riot by racist speeches. Rumpole also has a new pupil, one Latif Khan.Jun 19, 1979Jun 19, 197960m0560mRumpole and the Course of True LoveRumpole defends a flamboyanty romantic young schoolteacher who is accused of seducing a pupil.Meanwhile, Rumpole's colleague in chambers Guthrie Featherstone pursues his ambition of becoming a High Court judge, while Phyllida has a secret to keep from a former lover.Jun 26, 1979Jun 26, 197960m0660mRumpole and the Age for RetirementRumpole 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 retirement in the very near future - to a restful existence in Maryland.Jul 3, 1979Jul 3, 197960m
