Blogs about: John Mortimer
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Com a Pulga Atrás da Orelha (A Flea in Her Ear, 1968)
Morreu o escritor Sir John Mortimer (1923 – 2009)… more →
Quixotando
Spotlight on: John Mortimer
Symon wrote 2 weeks ago: John Mortimer, of Rumpole fame is another example of the adage; writers write that which they know. … more →
Jeremy Irons to perform at John Mortimer at the Court…and later at the Bar
jeremyironsno1fan wrote 1 month ago: Jeremy Irons to perform at John Mortimer at the Court…and later at the Bar on 15 November Photo cour … more →
Late Night With Jan Harayda – Why John Mortimer, Creator of Rumpole, Liked Representing Murderers Better Than People Who Were Divorcing
1minutebookreviewswordpresscom wrote 1 month ago: Emily Mortimer has a charming essay on her doting father John, the novelist who created Rumpole of t … more →
Your honour, I text my case.
miztres wrote 1 month ago: I was reading an article on teenagers and text speak recently and nearly laughed out loud…whic … more →
Forgotten Films: John and Mary (1969)
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christian wrote 3 months ago: As a dedicated cultural archivist, I’m always fascinated by major studio films that slip from … more →
Rumpole of the Bailey
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lovelylissie wrote 3 months ago: Rumpole of the Bailey by John Mortimer This was interesting read. The main character is an attorney … more →
Robertson makes case for rights
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byronbaywritersfestival wrote 4 months ago: Governor Arthur Phillip in 1786 in setting out his plans for the colony of NSW to be a free land cal … more →
A Little Advice....
alexandra vader wrote 5 months ago: One must be careful when speaking with a writer….your life may become their sublect material. … more →
Midsummer Nights
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Michelle wrote 5 months ago: “For me, opera is a place where all the emotions can be fully felt yet safely contained. C … more →
Obama, DOMA, Treachery, Betrayal and Invidious Gay Jim Crow Laws.
John P. Mortimer, Esq. wrote 5 months ago: Gay rights advocates wake up! You are being lied to, hoodwinked, mislead and bamboozled. I agree wit … more →
Some Books I am Obsessed With
grahamten wrote 6 months ago: Oh Hai Again! I thought I would share an obsession I have that has absolutely nothing to do with cut … more →
Spring reading
elsiem wrote 8 months ago: A very quick roundup of books I’ve read in the last few weeks, otherwise this will turn into a … more →
Weekend story: Obama's labour law will bring harassment
PEA Blogger wrote 9 months ago: By Susan Martinuk of the Calgary Herald: “[Union leaders] broke ranks and chose to endorse me … more →
A Wonderful Surprise?
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James wrote 10 months ago: News stories provoke a wide range of emotional responses. As the radio reports of the 7/7 bombing fi … more →
Friday finds
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stevenhartwriter wrote 10 months ago: Get ready for Charles Darwin: A Graphic Biography. Every time you buy a copy, you’ll make a cr … more →
John Mortimer, creator of "Rumpole of the Bailey" died
Zooey wrote 10 months ago: John Mortimer, barrister, author, playwright and creator of Horace Rumpole, the cunning defender of … more →
O is for onions and alliums in general
5currantbuns wrote 10 months ago: I had been planning on missing out “O” until I’d written the post for “P” as “O” was going to be all … more →
the moving image
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msbaroque wrote 10 months ago: Can you look at this image and not be moved? Poetry is all about the image, and it is also about how … more →
John Mortimer and Release.
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romanempress wrote 11 months ago: I used to work for a charity called Release. For those of you who’ll be forgiven for not knowi … more →
