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1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

Episode 1 of 4

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

Inspector Lestrade was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Now he has a chance to get his own back, with more tales of Holmes' rivals.

He begins with his collaboration with "The Thinking Machine" Professor SFX Van Dusen, trying to solve a strange case involving self-mutilation.

Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Paul Rhys.

Written by Jaques Futrelle.

Dramatised By Chris Harrald.

Lestrade .... Tim Pigott-Smith
Van Dusen .... Paul Rhys
Mrs Morey .... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Dr Prescott .... Sean Murray
Miss Marsh .... Philippa Stanton
Hoskins .... Ben Crowe

Producer: Liz Webb.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2013.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Jan 2023 01:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Lestrade Tim Pigott-Smith
Van Dusen Paul Rhys
Mrs Morey Emerald O'Hanrahan
Dr Prescott Sean Murray
Miss Marsh Philippa Stanton
Hoskins Ben Crowe
Producer Liz Webb
Adaptor Chris Harrald
Author Jacques Futrelle

Broadcasts

  • Wed 18 Sep 2013 11:30
  • Sun 24 May 2015 19:15
  • Fri 29 May 2015 07:30
  • Fri 29 May 2015 17:30
  • Fri 29 May 2015 22:00
  • Sat 30 May 2015 05:30
  • Tue 10 Jan 2023 06:00
  • Tue 10 Jan 2023 11:00
  • Tue 10 Jan 2023 16:00
  • Wed 11 Jan 2023 01:00