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John Mortimer - The Dock Brief
An unsuccessful barrister is asked to defend a man accused of murder. Stars Michael Hordern and David Kossoff. From May 1957.
A cynical and unsuccessful, elderly barrister is overjoyed to be assigned a 'dock brief - to defend a husband accused of the murder of his wife.
John Mortimer's legal satire stars Michael Hordern as Wilfred Morganhall and David Kossoff as Herbert Fowle.
Music composed and conducted by Antony Hopkins.
Producer: Nesta Pain
First broadcast on the BBC Third Programme in May 1957.
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