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Radio 4 Extra,24 Jul 1962,30 mins
Available for 62 days
The great detective investigates the disappearance of a horse and its trainer. Starring Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tale originally appeared in 'The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes' first published in 1892. Adapted by Michael Hardwick. Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs Dr Watson …. Norman Shelley John Straker …. Peter Pratt Edith Baxter …. Elizabeth Weaver Jack …. John Baddeley Charlie …. Michael Deacon Hunter …. Nigel Anthony Mrs Straker …. Peggy Butt Fitzroy Simpson …. Peter Claughton Inspector Gregory …. Humphrey Morton Colonel Ross …. George Curson Silas Brown …. George Hagan Carleton Hobbs starred as the Baker Street sleuth in 80 radio dramas between 1952 and 1969. Producer: Robin Midgley First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1962.
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