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  1. The Verdict Postponed

    10/10 John Mortimer recalls meeting his new wife and making peace with his mother.

  2. Depravity and Corruption

    9/10 John Mortimer recalls dealing with his divorce whilst tackling obscenity laws in court.

  3. Murderers and Other Friends

    8/10 John Mortimer recalls dealing with clients accused of killing - and his confused home life

  4. A Dependence on the Criminal Classes

    7/10 John Mortimer recalls writing books and his failing father's final years.

  5. The Barrister's Set

    6/10 John Mortimer recalls how life as a newly wed started with divorce cases.

  6. Writing Between Takes

    5/10 John Mortimer recalls working at the Crown Film Unit and his first 'proper' writing job.

  7. Blacked Out Spires

    4/10 John Mortimer recalls Oxford, Brahms, wartime, pacifism and disgusting cocktails.

  8. Lord Byron's Slippers

    3/10 John Mortimer recalls his Harrow School days, plus the advent of war.

  9. Episode 2

    2/10 John Mortimer recalls his school day adventures.

  10. Is Execution Done On Cawdor?

    1/10 John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography, recalling his parents.