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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 BBC Radio 4 in March 1993.

19 days left to listen

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 Jul 2026 01:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 26 Apr 2010 21:15
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  • Tue 27 Apr 2010 02:15
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  • Thu 17 Nov 2011 06:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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  • Fri 18 Nov 2011 01:00
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  • Tue 7 Jan 2014 11:15
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  • Tue 7 Jan 2014 21:15
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  • Wed 8 Jan 2014 04:15
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  • Wed 8 Jul 2026 06:00
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  • Wed 8 Jul 2026 17:00
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  • Thu 9 Jul 2026 01:00
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