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Rumpole

Rumpole and The Quacks

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

It's 1966, and Rumpole meets a delightful, wise and kindly Asian Doctor who, unexpectedly accused of unprofessional conduct, needs his help.

The case involves both Rumpole and Phyllid, Rumpole's dear friend and his "Portia of the Chambers", as they learn about the shadowy behaviour of some unscrupulous drug companies and the correct way to diagnose glandular fever.

Their friendship also becomes just a tad more ambiguous as both their marriages prove irksome.

Adapted for radio by Richard Stoneman
Directed by Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4. Show less

Contributors

Erskine-Brown:
Nigel Anthony
Sir Hector:
Nigel Anthony
Phillida:
Cathy Sara
Mrs Whittaker:
Cathy Sara
Dr Rahmat:
Divian Ladwa
Marietta:
Tracy Wiles
Director:
Marilyn Imrie

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