Rumpole's Red Bag - On the British legal drama THE RUMPOLE OF THE BAILEY/THA/1977-92, Leo McKern stars as the portly, aging barrister who defends clients at the 'Old Bailey' in London. When he goes to court he carries a red bag that contains his wig and robes. The red bag (awarded by a Queen's Counsel) signifies a lawyer has performed exceptionally as a junior barrister in some legal case. Regular novice barristers carry their robes and wig in a blue bag. 

 

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