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Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young Horace Rumpole in this second stellar collection of court cases, also starring Timothy West as the older Rumpole.

'Rumpole and the Man of God': It is 1959, and Rumpole must defend a clergyman accused of shoplifting who, although he clearly did not commit the crime, is curiously reluctant to be cross-examined under oath. Meanwhile, Hilda (she who must be obeyed) has big news....

'Rumpole and the Explosive Evidence': Rumpole defends a well-known safe blower and exposes the underhand behaviour of one Dirty Dickerson, a senior police officer who is quite prepared to tamper with evidence.

'Rumpole and the Gentle Art of Blackmail': In 1964 Rumpole returns to Oxford, where he studied law, to defend a young gardener who is accused of blackmailing the Master of St Joseph’s College. Their friendship had provoked rumours of homosexuality - still illegal in those days - and the Master says he has been threatened with a public accusation.

'Rumpole and the Expert Witness': Rumpole is asked to defend a GP, Dr Ned Dacre, who is accused of murdering his wife, Sally. The plot thickens when the local pathologist turns out to have history with Dr Ned....

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Absolutely fantastic brilliant love it. Timothy West as well. It's a must, must listening audio book.

Absolutely loved it. Benedict is brilliant.

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I haven't laughed so much in ages! The narration is Brilliant! The stories are wonderful! Compulsive listening! Have just finished this, my first Audible Rumpole, and I am about to buy my next!! Can't live without Rumpole! Recommend 100 p.c.!

Thank you Audible!!

Better than Excellent!

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great story. delivered deliciously by the actors. especially like cumberbach. some of the views expressed are rather dated....

classic rumpole

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Brilliant casting, especially the old and the young Rumpole. Enjoyed it more than i thought i would.

Guilty Pleasure

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i love rumpole of the bailey and this is a great cast ....10/10 .....definatley worth a listen

fantastic book!

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