Rumpole and the Reign of Terror (Part 1)
A two-part case for John Mortimer's barrister involving a man arrested on suspicion of terrorism. With Timothy West, Prunella Scales, Christopher Benjamin and Lily Bevan
Truth Makes All Things Plain
Last broadcast on Thu, 17 Dec 2009, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Another case for John Mortimer's foxy barrister.
If one man can be counted on to fight injustice and insist on a fair and decent trial for everyone, whatever their circumstances, Horace Rumpole is he. So when beautiful Tiffany Khan learns that her husband has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism, she calls on him right away.
Horace Rumpole ...... Timothy West
Hilda Rumpole ...... Prunella Scales
Judge Bullingham ...... Christopher Benjamin
Tiffany Khan ...... Lily Bevan
'Soapy Sam' Ballard ...... Michael Cochrane
Bonny Bernard ...... Bruce Alexander
Dr Mahmood Khan ...... Shiv Grewal
Barrington Whiteside ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Will Timson ...... Ben Crowe
Peter Plaistow ...... Christopher Scott
Mrs Justice Templett ...... Joanna David
Fred Sugden ...... Kim Durham
Ian Antrim ...... Nigel Anthony
Directed by Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
The Past catches Up With Us All (Part 2)
Last broadcast on Fri, 18 Dec 2009, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Another case for John Mortimer's foxy barrister.
As he struggles to win justice for his client, Rumpole also becomes embroiled in the mysterious ways of She Who Must Be Obeyed. His marriage, rather like his waistcoat, suddenly appears to be straining at the seams.
Horace Rumpole ...... Timothy West
Hilda Rumpole ...... Prunella Scales
Claude Erskine-Brown ...... Nigel Anthony
Fred Sugden ...... Kim Durham
Dr Mahmood Khan ...... Shiv Grewal
Will Timson ...... Ben Crowe
Judge Bullingham ...... Christopher Benjamin
Bonny Bernard ...... Bruce Alexander
Barrington Whiteside ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Peter Plaistow ...... Christopher Scott
Directed by Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
Replies
Not heard this so thanks for extending my lot.
Paul
Always glad to help someone's collection. ------------------------------------------------------ Rick
Rick --
Thanks so much for allowing me to enjoy visiting the Old Bailey again with Rumpole and 'she who must be obeyed'. The shows are terrific! You are the best!
Bob