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A bottle of Château Thames Embankment

Do you remember the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey, based on the stories written by John Mortimer? Hopefully you do, or the next parts not going to make much sense. The courtroom hack brilliantly played by Leo McKearn loves nothing more after a hard day at the “Bailey” to head to his favourite Fleet… Continue reading A bottle of Château Thames Embankment

Published 5th Sep 2025
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged drama, London, television, Wine

Getting it right

Pedant: (noun) A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules. I’m afraid I’m one of those people who shouts at the TV when I believe that artistic licence has been used to a greater extent than it need be, or something is just plain wrong. This mostly concerns London, it’s history and… Continue reading Getting it right

Published 14th Jan 2022
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged History, London, Police, Pubs, television, Walking

A bottle of Château Thames Embankment

Do you remember the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey, based on the stories written by John Mortimer? Hopefully you do, or the next parts not going to make much sense. The courtroom hack brilliantly played by Leo McKearn loves nothing more after a hard day at the “Bailey” to head to his favourite Fleet… Continue reading A bottle of Château Thames Embankment

Published 4th Mar 2021
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged drama, London, television, Wine
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