Rumpole is a British Barrister married to "She who must be obeyed" and in court delivers stage whispers to the overbearing judges.  When told by Judge Bullingham: "Mr. Rumpole, I have heard your arguments, and am none the wiser", Rumpole responds under his breath: "Yes, but better informed".  Later he says: "I could win most of my cases if it weren't for the clients".  Such wit; such humor are unforgettable.  I haven't heard those witticisms since I first saw this on TV back in the 80's.  They just stick with you. I had to have a professional copy of this grand series.  They are short, and don't depend on being seen in sequence.