Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

The Copper Beeches

Sherlock Holmes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Episode 12 of 12

A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case. Starring Clive Merrison, Michael Williams and Imogen Stubbs.

A young governess consults the detective in a most sinister case.

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

Dramatised by Peter Mackie.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Jephro Rucastle 鈥�. Roger Hammond
Violet Hunter 鈥�. Imogen Stubbs
Miss Stoper 鈥�. Jenny Howe
Mrs Rucastle 鈥�. Joanna Myers
Mrs Toller 鈥�. Elizabeth Kelly

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 1990.

45 minutes

On radio

Tue 11 Mar 2025 06:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

The Beryl CoronetThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Next

You are at the last episode

See all episodes from Sherlock Holmes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Sep 2008 10:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Thu 4 Sep 2008 21:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Fri 5 Sep 2008 02:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Mon 29 Mar 2010 11:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Mon 29 Mar 2010 21:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Tue 30 Mar 2010 02:15
    大象传媒 Radio 7
  • Wed 15 Jun 2011 15:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 12 Jul 2013 11:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 12 Jul 2013 21:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 13 Jul 2013 04:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Mar 2016 11:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 15 Mar 2016 21:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 11 Mar 2025 06:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 11 Mar 2025 11:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 11 Mar 2025 17:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Mar 2025 01:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

The Sound of Sherlock

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