John Mortimer Presents the Trials of Marshall Hall [30min]

"Rumpole of the Bailey" author John Mortimer -- also a barrister -- comments on Victorian jurisprudence while narrating a true story from the files of Sir Edward Marshall Hall QC. One the most successful barristers of the Victorian era, known as The Great Defender for his reputation acting on behalf of notorious alleged murderers, Marshall Hall was renowned for his courtroom theatrics. Episode 1 of 5,"The Black Trunk": Did prostitute Mary Herman kill the man found dead in a trunk in her lodgings? Marshall Hall defends Mary in his first case, fought in 1894. Barrister and"Rumpole of the Bailey" author John Mortimer comments on Victorian jurisprudence while narrating the true story;"Doctor Who" star Tom Baker portrays Marshall Hall.