Rumpole and the Man of God [short story]

by John Mortimer

Series: Rumpole of the Bailey (single short story audio)

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Known as the Bailey hack for his chain smoking, the irrepressible Rumpole is engaged to defend a priest who is accused of theft. Meeting up with old friend George for after-work drinks, Rumpole can't help but notice that George's female companion looks suspiciously familiar

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Rumpole of the Bailey (single short story audio)

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Trials of Rumpole by John Mortimer

The First Rumpole Omnibus by John Mortimer (indirect)

The Rumpole Collection: First and Second Rumpole Omnibus by John Mortimer (indirect)

Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail and Other Stories [BBC Radio Collection] by John Mortimer

Thou Shalt Not Kill: Father Brown, Father Dowling and Other Ecclesiastical Sleuths by Cynthia Manson

BBC Radio Presents: Rumpole by John Mortimer

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Collected Stories of Rumpole by John Mortimer

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Rumpole and the Man of God [TV Series Episode] by Brian Farnham

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Rumpole and the Man of God [short story]

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Please note that the Rumpole short stories (and novels) are adaptations / novelizations of Mortimer's screenplays for the TV series starring Leo McKern -- not the other way around.

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Known as the Bailey hack for his chain smoking, the irrepressible Rumpole is engaged to defend a priest who is accused of theft. Meeting up with old friend George for after-work drinks, Rumpole can't help but notice that George's female companion looks suspiciously familiar

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