A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'. Albert Haddock (Roy Dotrice). Copyright: BBC
A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'

A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1967 - 1971
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

A look at some of the extraordinary cases brought by Albert Haddock in his attempt to prove that the law can sometimes be an ass. Stars Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Avice Landone and Thorley Walters.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 1 - Over My Shoulder Goes One Case

It is Albert Haddock's conviction that every man's home is his castle. In one sense he might be right, but the law may see it very differently.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 18th September 1968
Time
8:20pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alastair Sim Mr Justice Swallow
Roy Dotrice Albert Haddock
Avice Landone (as Avice Landon) Mrs Haddock
Thorley Walters Sir Joshua Hoot, QC
Guest cast
Peter Bayliss Mr Juri Fling
Arthur Mullard Mr White
Norman Mitchell Charlie Craig
John Cross Court Usher
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Henry Cecil Writer (Additional Material)
Christopher Bond Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Walter Miller Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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