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 4 - Right Of Way

When Albert is precluded from taking a familiar footpath across land he naturally takes his fight to Court - and the usual trouble ensues.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 9th October 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
Paul Whitsun-Jones Signor Gambini
Valentine Palmer Philip Tremayne
Sheree Winton Miss Dare
Bill Burridge Usher
Ronald Mayer Clerk of the Court
Kynaston Reeves Mr Smith
Frederick Peisley Mr Widgeon
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Henry Cecil Writer (Additional Material)
Myles Rudge Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Alan Hunter-Craig Production Designer

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