A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'. Albert Haddock (Roy Dotrice). Copyright: BBC
A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'

A.P. Herbert's 'Misleading Cases'

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1967 - 1971
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

A look at some of the extraordinary cases brought by Albert Haddock in his attempt to prove that the law can sometimes be an ass. Stars Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Avice Landone and Thorley Walters.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Negotiable Cow

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 20th June 1967
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alastair Sim Mr Justice Swallow
Roy Dotrice Albert Haddock
Avice Landone (as Avice Landon) Mrs Haddock
Thorley Walters Sir Joshua Hoot, QC
Guest cast
Richard Wattis Mr Grout
Ann Lancaster Traffic warden
Harry Locke An opinionated bystander
Norman Mitchell Another opinionated bystander
Kerry Gardner PC Bassington-Gray
Gilliam Patterson Miss Manderson
Writing team
Alan Melville Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Producer
Austin Ruddy Production Designer

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