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1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

Episode 1 of 4

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

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

Now he has a chance to get his own back, with more tales of Holmes' rivals.

He begins with his collaboration with "The Thinking Machine" Professor SFX Van Dusen, trying to solve a strange case involving self-mutilation.

Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Paul Rhys.

Written by Jaques Futrelle.

Dramatised By Chris Harrald.

Lestrade .... Tim Pigott-Smith
Van Dusen .... Paul Rhys
Mrs Morey .... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Dr Prescott .... Sean Murray
Miss Marsh .... Philippa Stanton
Hoskins .... Ben Crowe

Producer: Liz Webb.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 4 Feb 202501:30

Credits

RoleContributor
LestradeTim Pigott-Smith
Van DusenPaul Rhys
Mrs MoreyEmerald O'Hanrahan
Dr PrescottSean Murray
Miss MarshPhilippa Stanton
HoskinsBen Crowe
ProducerLiz Webb
AdaptorChris Harrald
AuthorJacques Futrelle

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