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Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail & Other Stories

By: John Mortimer
Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, full cast, Timothy West
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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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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!

A Great Serving of Whit and Satire

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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!

Another series of Mysteries acted out amazingly!!!

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Great cast. Interesting stories. Well produced. Perfect for listening to on a drive or walk.

Great entertainment

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Great stories, I was able to see the actors in every way in my imagination

Wonderful acting

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The performance was marred by the over use of a crying baby. The hacking Rumpole and laughing lady were also over used.

Crying baby Soooooo annoying

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Brilliant performances, brilliant story, amazing way to spend my winter afternoon! I must have more!

You had me at Rumpole!

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If you enjoy the sounds of slurping, gulping and smacking of lips, this is the performance for you. There are many scenes that occur in a cafe and the sounds are insufferable.

A Struggle To listen to all parts

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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

Disappointed

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