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Series · 1967–1971Ended

Misleading Cases

7.0·3 seasons·19 episodes·30 min avg.·United Kingdom

A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.

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The Negotiable Cow
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Jun 20, 1967

Argumentative old Cuss Albert Haddock proves that a cheque written on the side of a cow is legal tender.

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Is a Golfer a Gentleman?
Is a Golfer a Gentleman?
Jun 27, 1967

Haddock plays a terrible round of golf, resulting in a public display of swearing that leads to him being charged under the Profane Oaths Act, which carries large fines for gentlemen. He sets out to prove that playing golf reduces a gentleman to act a fool, and that while playing, he is not legally a gentleman.

03
Port to Port
Port to Port
Jul 4, 1967

Haddock has an altercation with a motorist is driving along the Mall while it is inundated, and Haddock in a small boat. The Law of the Road and the Law of the Sea conflict when giving way, the motorist is deflected off the road, and his vehicle is 'drowned' by entering deeper water. Naturally, a case ensues.

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The Last Glass
The Last Glass
Jul 11, 1967
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The Whale Case
The Whale Case
Jul 18, 1967
06
Is Britain a Free Country?
Is Britain a Free Country?
Jul 25, 1967

To prove that he is still fighting fit, Haddock jumps into the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge. Found guilty on two charges, he must defend himself, on appeal, from charges of obstruction and spoiling a Regatta.

Cast

4 credited
Alastair Sim
Mr Swallow
Roy Dotrice
Albert Haddock
Thorley Walters
Sir Joshua Hoot
Avice Landone
Florence Haddock

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