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The Speckled Band

After her twin sister dies screaming in terror, a woman seeks the detective's help. Star Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

After her twin sister dies screaming in terror, a woman seeks the detective's help.

The eighth of twelve short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his immortal detective.

Dramatised by Vincent McInerney.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Helen Stoner ..... Susan Wooldridge
Julia .... Jane Whittenshaw
Dr Grimesby Roylott .... Ian Lindsay

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 1991.

45 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Aug 2008 10:15
  • Fri 29 Aug 2008 21:15
  • Sat 30 Aug 2008 02:15
  • Tue 6 Apr 2010 11:15
  • Tue 6 Apr 2010 21:15
  • Wed 7 Apr 2010 02:15
  • Thu 9 Jun 2011 15:00
  • Fri 5 Jul 2013 11:15
  • Fri 5 Jul 2013 21:15
  • Sat 6 Jul 2013 04:15
  • Wed 9 Mar 2016 11:15
  • Wed 9 Mar 2016 21:15
  • Wed 5 Mar 2025 06:00
  • Wed 5 Mar 2025 11:00
  • Wed 5 Mar 2025 17:00
  • Thu 6 Mar 2025 01:00

The Sound of Sherlock

Incarnations of Holmes & Watson from the 大象传媒 Radio vaults.