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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
The accused asks the senior QC to hand over his case to young Horace Rumpole. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Timothy West. 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 defends Tony Timson, charged with the attempted drowning of his wife while sharing a bath. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. 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
Back in Chambers, Old Bailey hack Horace Rumpole is still clearly smitten by his pupil Phillida. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Rumpole defends a shoplifting clergyman with a kleptomaniac sister, exposes a former arsonist to her besotted fiance and appeases a very unhappy Hilda. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
1960. Hilda's had a baby son, Nicholas. Rumpole, awash with flu, defends a safe-blower and exposes the dubious dealings of a senior police officer. Show more
1964. Rumpole returns to his alma mater to defend a gardener accused of blackmailing the master of an Oxford College. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Timothy West. Show more
Rumpole defends a doctor accused of murdering his wife - and the pathologist in the case is an old flame of the GP. Show more
An Oxford student out of his depth, a don dead in the river, a philosopher who says she needs his help. Morse is on the case. Story devised by former Morse TV writer Alma Cullen. Show more
