Only the incomparable Leo McKern could play the role of Horace Rumpole, the old Bailey hack. Each episode is a gem in and of itself. It's good fun to watch Rumpole in the court room and using his booming voice to lead the proceedings. It's quite refreshing to see a short and heavyset middle-aged barrister play the part of the leading man. Our Horace is man of routine: Guinness Stout, Thames Embankment Ordinary Wine, whiskey and water, cross word puzzles, steak with kidney pudding, mash spuds,tiny cigars and grandstanding in court. Rumpole greatest clashes or oftentimes with his strong-willed and strong opinionated wife Hilda This series is a fresh as it was over 40 years ago when the original broadcasts aired.
Review of Rumpole of the Bailey
