Rumpole of the Bailey
Seen it?1975 | 7 seasons | 60 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Better Call Saul or Law & Order, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 42 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 42 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.
Season 11978 · 6 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
Season 21979 · 6 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday- Season 31983 · 6 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 41987 · 6 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 51988 · 6 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 61991 · 6 episodesNot rated yet
Season 71992 · 6 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by John Mortimer
- Leo McKernHorace Rumpole
- Marion MathieHilda Rumpole