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The Solitary Cyclist

The Baker Street sleuth investigates who's following music teacher Violet Smith. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

A music teacher is being followed whenever she leaves the house.

Is it a shy admirer - or someone who means her ill?

Series of classic mysteries featuring 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
Doctor Watson .... Michael Williams
Bob Carruthers .... Denis Quilley
Violet Smith .... Susannah Harker
Cyril .... John Webb
Woodley .... David Holt
Catherine .... Siriol Jenkins
Williamson .... Peter Penry-Jones

Violinist: Leonard Friedman
Pianist: Michael Haslam

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 1993.

45 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Sep 2008 10:15
  • Thu 25 Sep 2008 21:15
  • Fri 26 Sep 2008 02:15
  • Tue 27 Apr 2010 11:15
  • Tue 27 Apr 2010 21:15
  • Wed 28 Apr 2010 02:15
  • Fri 18 Nov 2011 06:00
  • Fri 18 Nov 2011 13:00
  • Fri 18 Nov 2011 20:00
  • Sat 19 Nov 2011 01:00
  • Wed 8 Jan 2014 11:15
  • Wed 8 Jan 2014 21:15
  • Thu 9 Jan 2014 04:15
  • Thu 9 Jul 2026 06:00
  • Thu 9 Jul 2026 11:00
  • Thu 9 Jul 2026 17:00
  • Fri 10 Jul 2026 01:00

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