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Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole and the Honourable Member

An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself. Rumpole is left with only one line of defense; attack the complainant's character, thereby infuriating his son's American fiancee.

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Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade

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After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend.

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