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 2 - Skirting The Issue
Albert has been charged with assault and it takes all of his persuasive powers to convince Mr. Justice Swallow that there is more to it than meets the eye.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 25th September 1968
- Time
- 8:20pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alastair Sim | Mr Justice Swallow |
| Roy Dotrice | Albert Haddock |
| Avice Landone (as Avice Landon) | Mrs Haddock |
| Thorley Walters | Sir Joshua Hoot, QC |
| Bartlett Mullins | Clerk of the Court |
| Ballard Berkeley | Sir Ethelred Rutt, QC |
| Edward Burnham | John Priddy |
| Raymond George | Young man |
| Yvonne Antrobus | Julie Roberts |
| Maria O'Brien | Elaine Prior |
| Jackie Poole | Dianne Harper |
| Peter Bennett | Guard |
| Michael Slater | Usher |
| Alan Melville | Writer |
| Christopher Bond | Writer (Additional Material) |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Walter Miller | Production Designer |
| Dennis Wilson | Composer |