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Sherlock Holmes

1984TV-PG7 seasons8.2 / 10

Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve, along with his friend Dr. Watson.

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Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve, along with his friend Dr. Watson.

Cast, crew and production details

About Sherlock Holmes

Cast

Jeremy BrettSherlock Holmes
David BurkeDr. John H. Watson
Edward HardwickeDr. John H. Watson
Rosalie WilliamsMrs. Hudson
Eric PorterProfessor Moriarty
Colin JeavonsInspector Lestrade
Roger HammondJabez Wilson
Tim McInnernyJohn Clay

Credits

Created by
John Hawkesworth
Written by
T.R. Bowen, Jeremy Paul, Gary Hopkins, Arthur Conan Doyle

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
41
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • Granada TelevisionUnited Kingdom

Themes

based on novel or bookcrimesdetectivemysteriesperiod dramaprivate detectiveprivate investigatorsherlock holmessolvevictorian england

Season 2 episodes

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← Season 1

Episode 1

The Copper Beeches

50m7.8 / 10

Violet Hunter consults Holmes about Edward Rucastle's offer of a job. He wants her to cut off her hair before coming to work for him as a governess. Holmes sees a sinister motive and investigates.

Directed by Paul AnnettGuest stars Natasha Richardson, Joss Ackland, Lottie Ward, Patience Collier, Angela Browne, Peter Jonfield, Rachel Ambler, Stewart Shimberg

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Episode 2

The Greek Interpreter

49m7.4 / 10

Holmes's brother, Mycroft, seeks his help in deciphering the story a man tells about being kidnapped and forced to translate for an injured Greek. Holmes investigates the disappearance of Paul Kratides, abducted by two villains, Latimer and Kemp, with the aim of forcing him to sign a document releasing his sister Sophie to marry Latimer.

Directed by Alan GrintGuest stars George Costigan, Alkis Kritikos, Nick Field, Anton Alexander, Victoria Harwood, Oliver Maguire, Rita Howard, Peter Mackriel

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Episode 3

The Norwood Builder

51m8.9 / 10

A young solicitor, John Hector McFarlane, seeks Holmes's help after retired builder Jonas Oldacre dies in a fire. McFarlane, who benefits from Oldacre's will, is suspected of murder and asks Holmes to clear his name. Holmes looks for another motive and another killer, and dresses up as a tramp to get the information he needs about the Oldacre household. The surprising answer he finds is that Oldacre is not exactly dead.

Directed by Ken GrieveGuest stars Colin Jeavons, Helen Ryan, Rosalie Crutchley, Matthew Solon, Jonathan Adams, Andy Rashleigh, Anthony Langdon, Ted Carroll

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Episode 4

The Resident Patient

50m8.5 / 10

Dr Trevelyan calls on Holmes on behalf of his friend Blessington, after a Russian father and son vanish during a consultation. Blessington knows of no one who wishes him ill, but he is found hanged the next day. Holmes investigates, with advice from Watson.

Directed by David CarsonGuest stars Nicholas Clay, Patrick Newell, Tim Barlow, Brett Forrest, Charles Cork, John Ringham, David Squire, Norman Mills

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Episode 5

The Red-Headed League

51m9.0 / 10

A notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well - and Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker who responds, finds he is hired and paid generously for spending four hours a day copying an encyclopedia in long hand. When the league is suddenly dissolved, Holmes is asked to find out what has been going on, and he quickly suspects crime. Indeed, behind this curious arrangement lurks Holmes's arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty.

Directed by John BruceGuest stars Eric Porter, Roger Hammond, Tim McInnerny, Richard Wilson, Bruce Dukov, John Woodnutt, John Labanowski, Reginald Stewart

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Episode 6

The Final Problem

50m9.0 / 10Finale

The French government sends for Holmes when the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre. Holmes swiftly decides he is dealing with a mastermind - and none other than his old enemy Professor Moriarty himself.Holmes foils Moriarty's plans to sell Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece and trails him to Switzerland, where they meet and fight to the death above the famous waterfall at Reichenbach.

Directed by Alan GrintGuest stars Eric Porter, Olivier Pierre, Claude Le Saché, Michael Goldie, Robert Henderson, Paul Sirr, Jim Dunk, Paul Humpoletz

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026