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 5 - Ill Met By Sunlight

Everybody likes to hear of good weather, but Albert Haddock's encounter with boarding house landlady, Mrs. Jackson, leaves him feeling downcast.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 16th 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
Patricia Hayes Mrs Jackson
Geoffrey Sumner Colonel Bream
Clive Graham Waiter
Ruth Kettlewell Mrs Bream
Harry Brunning Ernie
Billy Russell Mr Grudgeon
Philip Howard Court Usher
Lionel Wheeler Mr Stranger
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Christopher Bond Writer (Additional Material)
Geoffrey Lumsden Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Alan Hunter-Craig Production Designer

Share this page