Rumpole defends Frank Armstrong who is charged with selling holidays to non-existent holiday homes and caravans. Yet again, he finds himself pleading the case before his nemesis, Judge Bullingham. Armstrong's brother, who is supposed to be in Dubai, seems to be trying to cheat him. Meanwhile, Rumpole decides to pursue a solicitor, Perivale Blythe, who has not paid up for some time. His solution is to put 'Fig' Newton, private investigator, on the case. The two issues converge when Armstrong's original solicitor, Blythe, cannot be found but can provide vital evidence in the Armstrong case.
—garykmcd