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Rumpole: The Primrose Path & Other Stories
- Four BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations Starring Timothy West
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Timothy West, Prunella Scales, Sam Ballard, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Timothy West takes on the role of Rumpole in this collection of cracking court cases. The stories included are: Rumpole and the Primrose Path, Rumpole and the Scales of Justice, Rumpole and the Vanishing Juror, Rumpole Redeemed.
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Rumpole: The Primrose Path & Other Stories
- Four BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations Starring Timothy West
- Narrated by: Timothy West, Prunella Scales, Sam Ballard, Nigel Anthony, Sophie Thompson, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 03-10-2019
- Language: English
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Rumpole: The Sleeping Partners & Other Stories
- Three BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde, Timothy West, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young, feisty, devastatingly acute Horace Rumpole in this collection of cracking cases, also starring Timothy West as the older Rumpole.
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A shame the story was changed from the original books
- By T. Kelly on 28-10-2024
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Rumpole: The Sleeping Partners & Other Stories
- Three BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jasmine Hyde, Timothy West, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 05-07-2018
- Language: English
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Rumpole of the Bailey [Recorded Books]
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In the first of six witty short stories, 60s-something English barrister, Horace Rumpole, takes on the younger generation both at home and in the hallowed courtroom—while offending his esteemed colleagues and his draconian wife, Hilda.
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Excellently narrated and hilarious British legal short stories worth listening to
- By Anonymous on 21-07-2025
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Rumpole of the Bailey [Recorded Books]
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Series: Rumpole of the Bailey, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 31-08-2011
- Language: English
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How We Fish
- The Love, Life and Joy of the Riverbank
- By: Paul Whitehouse, John Bailey, Bob Mortimer - introduction
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing. Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A hobby, past time or sport – call it what you want – they have felt the pull of the water ever since they...
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How We Fish
- The Love, Life and Joy of the Riverbank
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 14-09-2023
- Language: English
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Rumpole and the Reign of Terror
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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In the dark days of the war on terror, only one man can be counted on to fight injustice, defend the innocent, and insist on a fair and decent trial for all, contrary to New Labour's new anti-terrorism laws. Rumpole's wig may be yellowing at the roots, his gown might be in tatters, but the oldest inhabitant of 4 Equity Court has no use for the word 'retirement'.
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Brilliant, characterful narration
- By Anonymous on 16-05-2025
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Rumpole and the Reign of Terror
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Series: Rumpole of the Bailey, Book 14
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 10-03-2010
- Language: English
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Murderers and Other Friends
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout John Mortimer's career, he established profound friendships with people accused of various crimes. He also indulged his passion for writing, penning Paradise Postponed and a series of stories about Rumpole, for whom he was often mistaken. With wit, wisdom and tenderness, he has written the story of his life.
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In saecula saeculorum....
- By Kenneth on 09-10-2016
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Murderers and Other Friends
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 01-10-2012
- Language: English
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Rumpole: The Way Through the Woods & Other Stories
- Three BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: full cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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'Rumpole and the Way Through the Woods': Rumpole makes friends with a dog named Sir Lancelot and finds himself defending a hunt saboteur who claims to be guilty of murder. 'Rumpole for the Prosecution': Rumpole’s personal commandment is ‘Thou Shalt Not Prosecute’ - but he breaks this rule to take on a private prosecution brought by a dead girl’s father. However, an obscure literary reference and a piece of evidence that doesn’t fit bring his defender’s instincts to the fore....
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Rumpole: The Way Through the Woods & Other Stories
- Three BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- Narrated by: full cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Nigel Anthony
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 04-04-2019
- Language: English
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Misfit
- A Survival Guide
- By: Sean Mortimer, Tony Hawk - introduction
- Narrated by: Sean Mortimer, Zura Johnson, Cary Hite, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The ultimate guide to recognizing untapped potential by celebrating imperfection. Learn to take the path less travelled with direction from misfit guides like Tony Hawk, Mark Mothersbaugh, Michelle “Estrojen” Steilen, Shepard Fairey, and many more. Introduction by Tony Hawk. "You're weird."...
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Misfit
- A Survival Guide
- Narrated by: Sean Mortimer, Zura Johnson, Cary Hite, Fred Berman, Tony Hawk
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 20-01-2026
- Language: English
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Rumpole
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Margot Boyd, Maurice Denham
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Maurice Denham stars as John Mortimer's famous comic creation Rumpole of the Bailey. Defender of the underdog, friend of South London villains and scourge of QCs, much-loved barrister Horace Rumpole was first brought to life on television, and in 1980 BBC Radio 4 introduced him to the airwaves for a 13-episode series.
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As good as ever
- By Amazon Customer on 04-04-2017
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Rumpole
- Narrated by: Margot Boyd, Maurice Denham
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 03-11-2016
- Language: English
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How to Speak How to Listen
- By: Mortimer J. Adler
- Narrated by: Harold N. Cropp
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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From the author of the bestselling How to Read a Book comes a comprehensive and practical guide for learning how to speak and listen more effectively. With over half a million copies in print of his “living classic” How to Read a Book in print, intellectual, philosopher, and academic...
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good book but has an old format.
- By JT on 12-11-2021
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How to Speak How to Listen
- Narrated by: Harold N. Cropp
- Length: 8 hrs
- Release date: 12-10-2021
- Language: English
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Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail & Other Stories
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, full cast, Timothy West
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance21
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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....
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An unlikeable younger Rumpole
- By Shane on 07-05-2022
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Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail & Other Stories
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, full cast, Timothy West
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 05-04-2018
- Language: English
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Rumpole at Christmas
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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Rumpole isn't particularly fond of Christmas; he finds it has a horrible habit of dragging on as he and She Who Must Be Obeyed go through the usual rituals in Froxbury Mansions. After the exchange of presents (lavender water for her, a tie for him) they settle down to a supermarket turkey with all the trimmings, followed by a glass of port. The only excitement comes in deciding whether to stand for the national anthem after the Queen's Speech.
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Rumpole lives in this Audio Book
- By ALISON LILLEY on 16-05-2022
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Rumpole at Christmas
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Series: Rumpole of the Bailey, Book 16
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 01-10-2009
- Language: English
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2SAS
- Bill Stirling and the Forgotten Special Forces Unit of World War II
- By: Gavin Mortimer
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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David Stirling is the name synonymous with the wartime SAS, but the real brains behind the operation was in fact Bill Stirling, David’s eldest brother. Bill was described in the SAS War Diary as a ‘man from the shadows’; it was an apt description for, unlike his attention seeking brother, Bill shunned the spotlight. Now for the first time the truth – and the triumph – of 2SAS is revealed.
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An important addition
- By DavidJ on 23-10-2023
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2SAS
- Bill Stirling and the Forgotten Special Forces Unit of World War II
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 12-10-2023
- Language: English
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Paradise Postponed
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Paul Shelley
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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When Simeon Simcox, a socialist clergyman, leaves his entire fortune not to his family but to the ruthless, social-climbing Tory MP Leslie Titmuss, the Rector's two sons react in very different ways. Henry, novelist and former 'angry young man' turned grumpy old reactionary, decides to fight the will and prove their father was insane. Younger brother Fred, a mild-mannered country doctor, takes a different approach, quietly digging in Simeon's past, only to uncover an entirely unexpected explanation for the legacy.
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Paradise Postponed
- Narrated by: Paul Shelley
- Series: Rapstone Chronicles, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 01-03-2012
- Language: English
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Rumpole’s Last Case
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The brilliant Bailey hack recalls some of his most extraordinary cases, including several deliciously funny courtroom spars with his arch-foe, the Mad Bull (aka Judge Roger Bullingham).
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Rumpole’s Last Case
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Series: Rumpole of the Bailey, Book 6
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 09-09-2011
- Language: English
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Rumpole: On Trial & Other Stories
- Four BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: full cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Julian Rhind-Tutt takes on the role of Rumpole in this fifth collection of cracking court cases. Starring Julian Rhind-Tutt as Rumpole, Jasmine Hyde as Hilda and Nigel Anthony as Claude Erskine-Brown. A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
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Rumpole: On Trial & Other Stories
- Four BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations
- Narrated by: full cast, Jasmine Hyde, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Nigel Anthony
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 03-01-2019
- Language: English
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Under the Hammer
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Maggie Perowne is head of Old Masters at Klinsky's auction house in London. Ben Glazier is an art expert. Ben, not as young as he was, is inescapably in love with Maggie, but she has an unfortunate taste for such dubious men as the Hooray Henry in the wine department. Together Ben and Maggie form a crack team that blends integrity and professionalism with a keen eye for uncovering the mysterious circumstances surrounding priceless works of art.
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Under the Hammer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 01-11-2012
- Language: English
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Stop Messing About!
- The Complete BBC Radio Series
- By: Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke, Myles Rudge, and others
- Narrated by: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, and Joan Sims go beyond Round the Horne in this fabulous vintage comedy show A sparkling sequel to the legendary Round the Horne, Stop Messing About! continued the comedy tradition, reuniting Kenneth Williams with both his former foil Hugh Paddick and his Carry On...
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Stop Messing About!
- The Complete BBC Radio Series
- Narrated by: Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Joan Sims
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 25-01-2024
- Language: English
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Rumpole's Last Case
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance5
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The irrepressible, audacious defence barrister Horace Rumpole is back with seven marvelous stories by John Mortimer. The much loved stories were adapted from his scripts for the hugely popular TV series of the same name.
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Fantastic
- By petery53 on 09-12-2016
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Rumpole's Last Case
- Narrated by: Bill Wallis
- Series: Rumpole of the Bailey, Book 6
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 10-03-2010
- Language: English
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Rumpole and the Old Familiar Faces
- A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Full Cast, Desmond Barrit, Tim McInnerny
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Desmond Barrit stars as Horace Rumpole in this full-cast, feature-length radio drama Rumpole has no special objection to Christmas - except that with the Old Bailey closed, he has no opportunity to exercise his skills in court. But over the course of one unusual holiday, he nonetheless manages...
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Rumpole and the Old Familiar Faces
- A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- Narrated by: Full Cast, Desmond Barrit, Tim McInnerny
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 02-07-2020
- Language: English
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