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Rumpole of the Bailey

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Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients, and has been spun…

ProducersJacqueline Davis·Lloyd Shirley

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Rumpole and the Children of the Devil
Oct 29, 1992
E2
Rumpole and the Miscarriage of Justice
Nov 5, 1992
E3
Rumpole and the Eternal Triangle
Nov 12, 1992
E4
Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson
Nov 19, 1992 10.0
E5
Rumpole and the Family Pride
Nov 26, 1992
E6
Rumpole on Trial
Dec 3, 1992

Cast

LMLeo McKern
Leo McKern
Horace Rumpole
MMMarion Mathie
Marion Mathie
Hilda Rumpole

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Rumpole of the Bailey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rumpole of the Bailey?

Rumpole of the Bailey is streaming on PBS Masterpiece, BritBox and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rumpole of the Bailey on Netflix?

No, Rumpole of the Bailey is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Masterpiece and BritBox.

Is Rumpole of the Bailey on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rumpole of the Bailey isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Masterpiece and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch Rumpole of the Bailey for free?

Rumpole of the Bailey is available on PBS Masterpiece and BritBox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Rumpole of the Bailey?

Rumpole of the Bailey has 7 seasons in total (42 episodes). The series concluded in 1992.

Are all episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey out yet?

Yes — all 42 episodes across 7 seasons of Rumpole of the Bailey are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 8 of Rumpole of the Bailey?

No — Rumpole of the Bailey ended after 7 seasons, so there is no Season 8.