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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 2, Episode 3 - The Major And The Mynah

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Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 2nd 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
William Kendall Major Markwell
Colin Douglas Dr Anstruther
Ian Fleming Vicar
Lynn Rainbow Felicity (Haddock's daughter)
Blake Butler Mr Grainger
Cyril Appleton Court Usher
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Myles Rudge Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Howard Davies Producer
Walter Miller Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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