Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders and other Stories. John Mortimer. 2 Hours, 56 Minutes (Audiobook.)

There is no date given for these vintage tales starring the memorable Mortimer Rumpole, and his love/ hate relationship with his wife, Hilda, she who must be obeyed. There are a total of four stories, apparently first read on BBC radio.

Rumpole, in all the stories is at his best curmudgeonly self when faced with seemingly impossible evidence of who the murderer is, only to defend brilliantly and obtain an acquittal.

This is not the best format to feature Rumpole. Either the T.V. series with Leo Kern as Rumpole or the written books are far better in my opinion. Nevertheless the humour shines through and I quite enjoyed it.

3.5