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 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

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
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
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Christopher Bond Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Walter Miller Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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