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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.

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Series 3, Episode 1 - The Usual Channel

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 30th July 1971
Time
8:30pm
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
Wolfe Morris Mr Nadge
Noel Howlett Mr Loover
Robert James Mr Mortmain
Cy Town Shipwrecked mariner
Writing team
Christopher Bond Writer (Adapted By)
Michael Gilbert Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Dennis Wilson Composer
Keith Harris Production Designer

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