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Alone and Without a Leader
Episode 2 of 2
The accused asks the senior QC to hand over his case to young Horace Rumpole. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Timothy West.
By John Mortimer
Young Horace Rumpole defends a young man, accused of murder, maintaining that he is innocent until proved guilty. He faces opposition from the establishment and support from unexpected quarters.
Adapted by Richard Stoneman
Producer/Director ..... Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4.
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Sun 5 May 201303:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Elder Horace Rumpole | Timothy West |
| Young Horace Rumpole | Benedict Cumberbatch |
| CH Wystan | Geoffrey Whitehead |
| Albert | Andy de la Tour |
| Simon Jerold | Ewan Bailey |
| Daisy | Emma Fielding |
| Hilda Wystan | Jasmine Hyde |
| Reggie Proudfoot | Stephen Critchlow |
| Bonny Bernard | Matthew Morgan |
| Judge Cookson | Karl Johnson |
| Lord Jessop | David Shaw-Parker |
| Writer | John Mortimer |
| Producer | Catherine Bailey |
| Adaptor | Richard Stoneman |
| Director | Marilyn Imrie |
| Producer | Marilyn Imrie |
Broadcasts
Tue 26 May 200914:15BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 31 Dec 201014:15BBC Radio 4
- Sat 4 May 201313:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 5 May 201303:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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