Throughout John Mortimer's career, he established profound friendships with people accused of various crimes. He also indulged his passion for writing, penning Paradise Postponed and a series of stories about Rumpole, for whom he was often mistaken. With wit, wisdom and tenderness, he has written the story of his life.
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"Absolute genius. Many readers are unaware that whilst Mortimer was busy writing books and plays he was also a practising barrister and QC - hence his deep knowldge and personal interaction with some of the villians who passed through London's Old Bailey. A must read" — Arnold (5 out of 5 stars)
"Absolute genius. Many readers are unaware that whilst Mortimer was busy writing books and plays he was also a practising barrister and QC - hence his deep knowldge and personal interaction with some of the villians who passed through London's Old Bailey. A must read"
" I love reading about JM's life. This book was particularly great for me since he describes some of the real cases that eventually led to Rumpole stories. Who would believe that the Tap End came from a real case! "
John Mortimer (1923–2009) was a playwright, novelist, and barrister. He wrote many radio, film, and television scripts, including the British television series Rumpole of the Bailey, and won the British Academy Writer of the Year Award in 1979. He retired from the bar in 1984 and was knighted in 1998.
Bill Wallis has performed in over two hundred radio series and plays, while among his numerous productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company are The Alchemist, The Master Builder, and Twelfth Night. He is also a prolific film and television actor, having made numerous appearances in such productions as Keep the Aspidistra Flying, Midsomer Murders, Bad Girls, Doctors, Poirot, and as Dr. Nick MacKenzie in Dangerfield.
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