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This is an outstandingly witty series mixing comedy and drama. A few anachronisms of the 1980s need to be taken in stride, such as Rumpole's constant cigar smoking in public and at home, and some awkward moments in the status of female characters, despite the author's evident nods to liberality.
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Watched on PBS a long time ago. Wanted to see again. Hasn't lost a thing over the years. Funny as hell as far as I'm concerned. Top notch comedy satire about British judicial system. Could apply to any judicial system. Universal. Proves you can funny & poignant at the same time. I like main characters who stick their neck out and are willing to stand alone if they have to.
If you love Rumpole, you just have to have the complete series. The price was very reasonable and the quality good. I did have some trouble playing the 3rd disc on my machine but after the third try it worked just fine, so I must have not placed it carefully in the machine. I particularly enjoy the introductions to each episode by the author John Mortimer.
I bought this DVD set as a gift for my brother. I don't personally care for television programs that are produced in the United Kingdom and I'm not a fan of detective shows. My brother likes this stuff and that's why he now has it.
I love british mystery and comedy. Such a lot of intelligence in their shows. I enjoy the scenery in all their shows. Great buy and will keep buying.
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