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The Boscombe Valley Mystery

When a man is murdered, his blood-covered son stands accused. But the detective has his own theory. Stars Clive Merrison.

A man has been murdered and his son stands accused of the crime.

It's hardly surprising, since he was found near the scene, covered in blood...

One of a collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about the immortal Baker Street detective - first published in 1891.

Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Turner .... John Woodvine
Alice .... Danielle Allan
James .... Sam West
Insp Lestrade .... Donald Gee
Mary Watson .... Elizabeth Mansfield
Moran .... Fraser Kerr
Mrs Moran .... Tara Dominick
Patience .... Jane Whittenshaw
Coroner .... Christopher Good

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.

45 minutes

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