Rumpole: On Trial & Going for Silk

Synopsis

Timothy West takes on the role of Rumpole in these two thrilling dramas featuring the wily magician of the Old Bailey at his implacable bestRumpole on TrialRumpole takes up the cause of young Bertie Timson, whose sole ‘crime’ seems to be playing football in the street. As he endeavours to defend our ancient freedoms, he becomes uneasy about exactly what his wife Hilda is up to in her continuing friendship with a high court judge.Going for SilkHaving narrowly avoided an ASBO himself, Rumpole hopes to become a QC at last. But first he must turn his attention back to the Timson case, while also preparing to defend a young man charged with the murder of a prostitute.Timothy West stars as Rumpole and Prunella Scales as Hilda, with Nigel Anthony as Claude Erskine-Brown and Michael Cochrane as ‘Soapy Sam’ Ballard.Cast and production credits:Written by John MortimerDirected by Marilyn ImrieRumpole on TrialFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 28 May 2008Horace Rumpole – Timothy WestHilda Rumpole – Prunella Scales‘Soapy Sam’ Ballard – Michael CochraneBonny Bernard – Nicholas Le ProvostProsecutor Parkes – Roger MayMadam Chair of Magistrates – Jillie MearsGraham Wetherby – David HoltLars Bergman – Matthew MorganJudge Bullingham – David Shaw-ParkerFig Newton – Geoffrey WhiteheadGoing for SilkFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 May 2008Horace Rumpole – Timothy WestHilda Rumpole – Prunella ScalesBonny Bernard – Nicholas Le ProvostAnna McKinnon – Jillie MearsProsecutor Noakes – Matthew MorganPolice Doctor – Roger MayJudge Barnes – Geoffrey WhiteheadGraham Wetherby – David HoltDet Insp Belfrage – David Shaw-Parker