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Sherlock HolmesThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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After her twin sister dies screaming in terror, a woman seeks the detective's help. Star Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

After her twin sister dies screaming in terror, a woman seeks the detective's help.

One of a collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about the immortal Baker Street detective - first published in 1892.

Starring Clive Merrison and Michael William

Dramatised by Vincent McInerney.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Helen Stoner ..... Susan Wooldridge
Julia .... Jane Whittenshaw
Dr Grimesby Roylott .... Ian Lindsay

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1991.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Mar 202501:00
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