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 6 - The Tax On Virtue

Everyone should pay their taxes and Albert is fully in agreement with this. But in an age of high taxation there are some taxes which are unfair and improper - especially when they involve Albert's wife!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd 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
Tania Robinson Miss Jenkins
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Henry Cecil Writer (Additional Material)
Geoffrey Lumsden Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Walter Miller Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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