Rumpole of the Bailey
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 off into a series of short stories, novels, and radio programmes.
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Streaming now in the United States on BritBox, PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED.
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Frequently asked questions about Rumpole of the Bailey
Where can I watch Rumpole of the Bailey in the United States?
Rumpole of the Bailey is available to stream on BritBox, PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Rumpole of the Bailey for free?
Rumpole of the Bailey streams free with ads in the United States on KQED. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Rumpole of the Bailey?
Rumpole of the Bailey scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Rumpole of the Bailey?
Rumpole of the Bailey stars Leo McKern and Marion Mathie. John Mortimer is the creator.
How many seasons of Rumpole of the Bailey are there?
Rumpole of the Bailey has 7 seasons and 42 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Rumpole of the Bailey?
All 42 episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey add up to about 42 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 21 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 11 days.
What network is Rumpole of the Bailey on?
Rumpole of the Bailey airs on ITV1.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.