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 3, Episode 5 - How Free Is A Freeman?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th August 1971
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alastair Sim | Mr Justice Swallow |
| Roy Dotrice | Albert Haddock |
| Avice Landone (as Avice Landon) | Mrs Haddock |
| Thorley Walters | Sir Joshua Hoot, QC |
| Reginald Marsh | Benjamin Plush |
| Norman Mitchell | PC Boot |
| Bruno Barnabe | Fred Barker |
| John Lawrence | Arthur |
| Peter Madden | Mr Justice Shrimp |
| Peter Evans | Court Usher |
| Christopher Bond | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Michael Gilbert | Writer (Adapted By) |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Dennis Wilson | Composer |
| Brian Tregidden | Production Designer |