Misleading Cases

Name: Misleading Cases
Released: 1967
Cast: Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Thorley Walters, Avice Landone

1967–1971· 3 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

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Synopsis

A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.

Themes

satire courtroom sitcom inspired by true events courtroom comedy

Episodes

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E1 The Negotiable CowNext upJun 20, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Argumentative old Cuss Albert Haddock proves that a cheque written on the side of a cow is legal tender.
Guest stars: Richard Wattis (Mr Grout), Ann Lancaster (Traffic Warden), Harry Locke (An Opinionated Bystander), Norman Mitchell (Another Opinionated Bystander), Kerry Gardner (PC Bassington-Gray)
E2 Is a Golfer a Gentleman?Jun 27, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Haddock plays a terrible round of golf, resulting in a public display of swearing that leads to him being charged under the Profane Oaths Act, which carries large fines for gentlemen. He sets out to prove that playing golf reduces a gentleman to act a fool, and that while playing, he is not legally a gentleman.
Guest stars: Irene Handl (Mrs Philby-Potter), Glenn Melvyn (Dr Rudge), Garry Marsh (Col Hutchinson), John Mulvaney (McPherson), Lawrence James (The Vicar), Fabia Drake (Mrs Westmacott), Janet Webb (Justice of the Peace), Paul Blomley (Justice of the Peace)
E3 Port to PortJul 4, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
Haddock has an altercation with a motorist is driving along the Mall while it is inundated, and Haddock in a small boat. The Law of the Road and the Law of the Sea conflict when giving way, the motorist is deflected off the road, and his vehicle is 'drowned' by entering deeper water. Naturally, a case ensues.
Guest stars: Clive Morton (Sir Percival Clink), Fanny Rowe (Lady Clink)
E4 The Last GlassJul 11, 1967 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Fred Emney (Lord Mitre), Peter Bathurst (Speaker), Rex Garner (Waiter), Charles Carson (Cartwright), Donald Campbell (First Old Boy), Jack Lambert (Second Old Boy), Charles West (Samson), Sidney Vivian (Foreman of the Jury)
E5 The Whale CaseJul 18, 1967 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Warren Mitchell (Professor Lindquist), Lockwood West (Mr Tiffin), James Beckett (Mr Mitchelson), Jimmy Hanley (The Landlord)
E6 Is Britain a Free Country?Jul 25, 1967 · 30 min
Synopsis
To prove that he is still fighting fit, Haddock jumps into the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge. Found guilty on two charges, he must defend himself, on appeal, from charges of obstruction and spoiling a Regatta.
Guest stars: John Welsh (Mr Justice Adder), Arthur Howard (Mr Justice Mellow), Edwin Brown (PC Bond), Miriam Raymond (Meals-on-Wheels Lady), Peter Jesson (Oxford Grouper), Humphrey Heathcote (Regatta Official), Colin Semel (Clerk of the Court)