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The Baker Street detective probes why a child's scribbles spark tragedy for an old Norfolk family. Stars Clive Merrison.

The Great detective investigate why the scribbles of a child spark tragedy for an old Norfolk family.

Series of classic mysteries.about the immortal Baker Street detective.

Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1903.

Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr Watson .... Michael Williams
Insp Martin .... Peter Tuddenham
Hilton Cubitt .... Christopher Good
Elsie Cubitt .... Diana Hunter
Abe Slaney .... John Guerrasio
Mrs King .... Jill Graham
Sounders .... Sue Broomfield

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 1993.

45 minutes

Last on

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