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John Mortimer - The Dock Brief

An unsuccessful barrister is asked to defend a man accused of murder. Stars Michael Hordern and David Kossoff. From May 1957.

A cynical and unsuccessful, elderly barrister is overjoyed to be assigned a 'dock brief - to defend a husband accused of the murder of his wife.

John Mortimer's legal satire stars Michael Hordern as Wilfred Morganhall and David Kossoff as Herbert Fowle.

Music composed and conducted by Antony Hopkins.

Producer: Nesta Pain

First broadcast on the 大象传媒 Third Programme in May 1957.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 2 Mar 2017 03:00

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