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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
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 04-05-18
- Language: English
- Publisher: BBC Digital Audio
Regular price: $15.26
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Bridgewater,VA
- 06-19-18
Another series of Mysteries acted out amazingly!!!
These have become my new favorite past time. I have always loved radio shows, it's so refreshing to be able to listen to them again!
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- Karen Reid
- 10-07-18
Crying baby Soooooo annoying
The performance was marred by the over use of a crying baby. The hacking Rumpole and laughing lady were also over used.
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- A Human on Planet Earth
- 09-24-18
A Great Serving of Whit and Satire
The cast fleshes out Rumpole’s various tales in an enticing manner. I’ve purchased all three of the Rumpole compilations and listen to them while working, cooking and even sleeping. And having a small Bluetooth speaker makes it that much better!
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- Bookbums
- 05-02-18
Disappointed
I did not know how to rate by the stars. I am profoundly tone deaf. On the phone. I know "Hi Mon" is my daughter as I only have 1 child, and "Hi dear, is my husband. And 4 readers/narrators. So, with all the music, which sounds like small creatures being, this was not for me.eviscerated
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- susii
- 05-08-18
fantastic book!
i love rumpole of the bailey and this is a great cast ....10/10 .....definatley worth a listen
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- Jura Cars
- 08-18-18
Rumpole
Great fun to listen too. Humors and a good story. Very well read. Would listen to it again.
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- jasonmk
- 07-24-18
Absolutely loved it. Benedict is brilliant.
Absolutely fantastic brilliant love it. Timothy West as well. It's a must, must listening audio book.
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- Alfergus
- 05-01-18
Just perfect
All the performances were superlative and the adaptations neatly done. Completely enjoyable. Never thought to hear better Rumpole than Leo Mckern but between them, Timothy West and Benedict Cumberbatch have done it!
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