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3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy

The RivalsSeries 1
Episode 3 of 4

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rivals: private detective Paul Beck. Stars Anton Lesser.

Inspector Lestrade was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Now he's trying to get his own back, with tales of Holmes' rivals.

He continues with a country house murder and the devious talents of private detective Paul Beck.

Starring Anton Lesser and James Fleet.

Written by Matthias McDonnell Bodkin.

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade . . . . . James Fleet
Paul Beck . . . . . Anton Lesser
Lucy . . . . . Alex Tregear
Jonathan . . . . . Stuart McLoughlin
Mark . . . . . Simon Bubb
Julia . . . . . Eloise Secker
Neville . . . . . Sean Baker
Tilley . . . . . Brian Bowles
Mrs Beck . . . . . Jane Whittenshaw

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

30 minutes

Last on

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