Queye TV Misleading Cases
Comedy
Misleading Cases
1967
0:30
3 Seasons 19 Episodes
★ 7
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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.

Episodes

The Negotiable Cow
Episode 1

The Negotiable Cow

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?
Episode 2

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.

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Port to Port
Episode 3

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.

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The Last Glass
Episode 4

The Last Glass

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The Whale Case
Episode 5

The Whale Case

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Is Britain a Free Country?
Episode 6

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.

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Over My Shoulder Goes One Case
Episode 1

Over My Shoulder Goes One Case

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Skirting the Issue
Episode 2

Skirting the Issue

Albert Haddock is charged with assault but convinces Mr Justice Swallow that there's more in it than meets the eye

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The Major and The Mynah
Episode 3

The Major and The Mynah

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Right of Way
Episode 4

Right of Way

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Ill Met by Sunlight
Episode 5

Ill Met by Sunlight

There is a good weather forecast which pleases Albert Haddock as much as anyone, at least for a while...

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The Tax on Virtue
Episode 6

The Tax on Virtue

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Who Giveth This Woman?
Episode 7

Who Giveth This Woman?

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The Usual Channel
Episode 1

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.

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What Is a Snail?
Episode 2

What Is a Snail?

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The Sitting Bird
Episode 3

The Sitting Bird

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A Tiger in Your Bank
Episode 4

A Tiger in Your Bank

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How Free is a Freeman?
Episode 5

How Free is a Freeman?

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Regina Versus Sagittarius
Episode 6

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.

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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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