Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,807 playable programmes from the BBC
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
4 Extra Debut. Rumpole's new pupil, Phillida Trant, causes trouble in a sordid little case of blackmail. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde and Nigel Anthony. Show more
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Rumpole leaves his wife Hilda, sleeps in chambers and defends a case of attempted murder. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde and Nigel Anthony. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
From mobile phones to getting names right – an all-star cast portray a hilarious view of us all. With Stephen Fry. From 2015. Show more
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
From mute mime artists to giving smug thanks to God – an all-star cast’s comic take on life. Stars Martin Jarvis. From 2018. Show more
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Toby Stephens, playing the role of 007, sparkles as impersonator, skier, charmer and pursuer of Ernst Blofeld. But is there tragedy ahead? Show more
Hilda Rumpole - She Who Must Be Obeyed - falls for the charms of a smooth-talking solicitor. Will she be tempted to side with him against her husband? Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole is surprised when he discovers he is a dog lover at heart - and perplexed as he defends a man who insists he is guilty. Show more
Horace Rumpole's client asks him to do something he has always sworn he will not do - appear for the prosecution. Show more
It is 1966, and Rumpole meets a doctor who, unexpectedly accused of unprofessional conduct, needs his help. Show more
In Africa for a murder trial, Rumpole is wrongfully arrested and Phillida is sent out to rescue him. A spark of love between them is rekindled - and there's trouble ahead. Show more
Rumpole defends a civil servant accused of selling secrets and is embroiled in a wine fraud with an old criminal pal. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole faces a life-changing decision. Hilda expects him in Cornwall, and Phillida hopes he will leave to be with her. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
An aching tooth and the tedious evidence of a boring defendant provoke Rumpole to insult a judge and disobey his instructions. So Rumpole goes on trial. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt. Show more
Rumpole encounters Father Christmas and recounts some seasonal legal cases. Julian Rhind-Tutt stars in John Mortimer’s drama. Show more
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories and a trip to the pantomine proves to be something of an eye-opener. Show more
44 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A comic romance about lost love and French cuisine set during the Lautrec garlic festival. With Cheryl Campbell and Robin Ellis. Show more
Rumpole defends Tony Timson, charged with the attempted drowning of his wife while sharing a bath. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
By Rose Tremain. An imagining of the last days of the Duchess of Windsor for whom King Edward VIII abdicated his throne. With Elizabeth McGovern. Show more
Defending a tabloid editor accused of libelling an author leads to Rumpole’s discovery of a plot. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
Hilda’s distant relation, the Reverend Donkin, may be defrocked for adultery. Can Rumpole save him? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
