Episode list

Argumentative old Cuss Albert Haddock proves that a cheque written on the side of a cow is legal tender. Based on the stories of A.P. Herbert, who trained as a lawyer, though he never practiced, and became an MP for Oxford University just to sponsor the modern divorce law. The "Misleading Cases" all cover obscure but humorous legal points.

Albert plays a terrible round of golf, which results in him swearing very publicly, which leads to him being charged under the Profane Oaths Act which imposes large fines for gentlemen. He sets out to prove that playing golf reduces a gentleman to act like a lunatic, and that while playing the game, he is not legally a gentleman.

Mr. Haddock has an altercation with a motorist who is driving along the Mall while it is inundated, and Mr Haddock is in a small boat. The Law of the Road and the Law of the Sea conflict when giving way, the motorist is deflected off the road, and his vehicle is "drowned" by going into deeper water. Naturally, a court case ensues, and naturally, Mr. Haddock wins the argument.

To prove that he is still fighting fit, Albert Haddock jumps into the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge. He is found guilty on two charges and now must defend himself, on appeal, from charges of obstruction and spoiling a Regatta.