The New York Times has deemed this extraordinary collection to be "the crown jewels of public and network television."

Two hilarious one act plays from John Mortimer (the creator of "Rumpole of the Bailey"). In "The Dock Brief," a highly incompetent lawyer prepares to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of murdering his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline," a foul tempered, but loving, husband and father seeks to shelter his wife and daughter from the realities of life. Stars Sir Michael Hordern (Ghandi, How I Won the War)and two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady). Also appearing, in one of her early television appearances, is Jeannne (Jean) Marsh, of "Upstairs, Downstairs" fame.