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Radio 4 Extra,17 Jul 1962,30 mins

SeriesSherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 4

The Speckled Band

Sherlock Holmes

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The detective investigates the death of a young woman with a violent stepfather. Starring Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tale originally appeared in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' published in the Strand Magazine in 1892. Adapted by Michael Hardwick. Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs Dr Watson …. Norman Shelley Helen Stoner …. Liane Aukin Dr Grimesby-Roylott …. Felix Felton Julia Stoner …. Miranda Connell Producer: Robin Midgley First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1962.

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