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A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson. The great detective investigates. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle thriller from 1964.

A young solicitor is accused of murder and arson.

Another case for the Baker Street sleuth, Sherlock Holmes.

Starring Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective tale - first published in 1903.

Adapted by Michael Hardwick.

Sherlock Holmes ...... Carleton Hobbs
Dr Watson ...... Norman Shelley
Mrs Hudson ...... Janet Morrison
Inspector Lestrade ...... Humphrey Morton
McFarlane ...... Henry Stamper
Mrs Lexington ...... Eva Stuart
Jonas Oldacre ...... Hamlyn Benson
Mrs McFarlane ...... Molly Weir
Policeman 1 ...... Alaric Cotter
Policeman 2 ...... Fraser Kerr

Producer Graham Gauld

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1964.

*** Part of HOME SERVICE DAY on BBC Radio 4 Extra ***

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30 minutes

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