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The Noble Bachelor

When a missing bride's clothes appear in a lake, the sleuth is bound to investigate. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.

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 Williams

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr Watson .... Michael Williams
St Simon .... John Rye
Doran .... David Healey
Hatty .... Catherine Furshpan
Vicar .... Ian Lindsay
Flora .... Tara Dominick
Footman/Constable .... Andrew Wincott
Duchess .... Elizabeth Kelly
Mrs Hudson .... Mary Allen
Doorman/Sgt .... Danny Schiller
Lestrade .... Donald Gee
Moulton .... Stephen Garlick

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1991.

45 minutes

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The Sound of Sherlock

The Sound of Sherlock

Incarnations of Holmes & Watson from the BBC Radio vaults.