. . . Hilda Rules the Waves . . .

Hilda: "Rumpole? Is it going too far?"

Rumpole: [In his mind] "Rule Britannia, Hilda rules the waves . . ."

I've loved Thames Television's "Rumpole of the Bailey" since I watched the show with my Dad many moons ago. The tales are an education of character-driven storytelling. Part of Rumpole's schtick is to refer to his wife as "She Who Must Be Obeyed," and in his head and occasionally in his action he treats her as a domineering battle-axe.

This little scene, however, paints their relationship in an entirely different light, perhaps bringing back the romance and twinkle he felt when they first met.

Anyway, it's the kind of stuff you notice when you are striving to develop better characters and are watching old shows for inspiration.

Here's the moment about 43:48 in.