The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

In Victorian London, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes wields not only powers of observation and deduction but also vast knowledge on anything relevant to solve mysteries, including crimes. Cases that would stump most detectives are merely short work for Holmes, who is ably assisted by his friend and colleague Dr John H. Watson.

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Seasons

1. A Scandal in Bohemia

Air Date: 1984-04-24

Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from American actress and singer Irene Adler.

2. The Dancing Men

Air Date: 1984-05-01

A gentleman is baffled when the childish drawings of little dancing men terrify his American wife. Holmes soon discovers why.

3. The Naval Treaty

Air Date: 1984-05-08

An unknown thief steals an important naval treaty from a Foreign Office clerk; Sherlock Holmes sets out to find it.

4. The Solitary Cyclist

Air Date: 1984-05-15

A strange man on a bicycle follows a young music teacher as she bicycles on a lonely road to and from the city.

5. The Crooked Man

Air Date: 1984-05-22

Colonel Barclay is found dead and his wife is arrested for the murder, but Holmes is convinced a missing door key will reveal the true killer.

6. The Speckled Band

Air Date: 1984-05-29

A young woman asks for Holmes' help when her ill-tempered stepfather moves her into the same room where her sister died under mysterious circumstances.

7. The Blue Carbuncle

Air Date: 1984-06-05

When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.

1. The Copper Beeches

Air Date: 1985-08-25

Violet Hunter has been offered the role of governess at an estate in Hampshire but the employer insists that for the role she will be obliged to cut her hair short. Her perturbation at this causes her to seek Sherlock Holmes's advice.

2. The Greek Interpreter

Air Date: 1985-09-01

An unsavory gang kidnaps a Greek interpreter and forces him to relate their demands to an abductee who knows only the Greek tongue.

3. The Norwood Builder

Air Date: 1985-09-08

When a notorious retired builder is found dead, his recently-named heir is the prime suspect.

4. The Resident Patient

Air Date: 1985-09-15

Holmes is contacted by Dr Trevelyan whose medical practice was set up and paid for by Mr Blessington who lives on the premises. Of late Mr Blessington has had spells of intense anxiety. Dr Trevelyan fears for his health and life.

5. The Red-Headed League

Air Date: 1985-09-22

What seems at first to be a harmless prank played upon a red-headed man is soon revealed to be much more: a sinister scheme devised by the Napoleon of Crime.

6. The Final Problem

Air Date: 1985-09-29

Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.

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Rating

10.0/10

Release Date

1984-04-24

Episodes

13 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

David Burke

Dr John H. Watson

Production Companies

Granada Television