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The Copper Beeches

A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison, Michael Williams and Imogen Stubbs.

A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case.

Last of a collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about the immortal Baker Street detective - first published in 1892.

Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams

Dramatised by Peter Mackie.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Jephro Rucastle …. Roger Hammond
Violet Hunter …. Imogen Stubbs
Miss Stoper …. Jenny Howe
Mrs Rucastle …. Joanna Myers
Mrs Toller …. Elizabeth Kelly

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in February 1991.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Mar 2025 01:00

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