London barrister Horace Rumpole defends in criminal cases.
Rumpole and the Genuine Article: Rumpole defends an unknown artist who is accused of forging a famous painting. (S3 Ep1)
Rumpole and the Golden Thread: Rumpole finds himself embroiled in the world of politics when he flies to Africa to defend a former pupil who has been charged with murder. (S3 Ep2)
Rumpole and the Old Boy Net: Alongside his pupil Fiona Allways, Rumpole defends a couple charged with blackmail and with running an immoral house. But who are the couple trying to protect? (S3 Ep3)
Rumpole and the Female of the Species: Rumpole defends Tony Timson, who is accused of being involved in a bungled armed robbery. Meanwhile, Rumpole tries to get Fiona a job at his chambers. (S3 Ep4)
Rumpole and the Sporting Life: Fiona persuades Rumpole to defend her sister Jennifer, who is accused of murdering her husband. (S3 Ep5)
Rumpole and the Last Resort: Rumpole defends the owner of a caravan rental business who is accused of fraud. Meanwhile, Rumpole asks Hilda for help to get an elusive solicitor to pay a debt. (S3 Ep6)