Episodes
The Negotiable Cow
Argumentative old Cuss Albert Haddock proves that a cheque written on the side of a cow is legal tender.
Is a Golfer a Gentleman?
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.
Port to Port
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.
The Last Glass
The Whale Case
Is Britain a Free Country?
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.
Over My Shoulder Goes One Case
Skirting the Issue
Albert Haddock is charged with assault but convinces Mr Justice Swallow that there's more in it than meets the eye
The Major and The Mynah
Right of Way
Ill Met by Sunlight
There is a good weather forecast which pleases Albert Haddock as much as anyone, at least for a while...
The Tax on Virtue
Who Giveth This Woman?
The Usual Channel
Albert Haddock is back in court, arguing that it was perfectly legitimate to pay his taxes by floating a cheque in a bottle down the Thames, since the Thames has a long tradition of being a normal channel for commercial activity.
What Is a Snail?
The Sitting Bird
A Tiger in Your Bank
How Free is a Freeman?
Regina Versus Sagittarius
Haddock reads the Weekly Argus and thinks astrologist Sagittarius is plausible. He later learns his wife lost £100 on the stock exchange listening to Sagittarius. Haddock, believing Sagittarius is false and deceptive, takes him to court.
Cast
Alastair Sim
Mr Swallow
Roy Dotrice
Albert Haddock
Thorley Walters
Sir Joshua Hoot
Avice Landone
Florence Haddock
Crew
John Howard Davies
Producer
A.P. Herbert
Book
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