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The Boscombe Valley Mystery

When a man is murdered, his blood-covered son stands accused. But the detective has his own theory. Stars Clive Merrison.

A man has been murdered and his son accused of the crime - hardly surprising, since he was found near the scene, covered in blood.

The fourth of 12 short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his immortal detective.

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr John Watson .... Michael Williams
Turner .... John Woodvine
Alice .... Danielle Allan
James .... Sam West
Insp Lestrade .... Donald Gee
Mary Watson .... Elizabeth Mansfield
Moran .... Fraser Kerr
Mrs Moran .... Tara Dominick
Patience .... Jane Whittenshaw
Coroner .... Christopher Good

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in 1990.

45 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 21 Aug 2008 10:15
  • Thu 21 Aug 2008 21:15
  • Fri 22 Aug 2008 02:15
  • Fri 26 Mar 2010 11:15
  • Fri 26 Mar 2010 21:15
  • Sat 27 Mar 2010 02:15
  • Fri 3 Jun 2011 15:00
  • Fri 28 Jun 2013 11:15
  • Fri 28 Jun 2013 21:15
  • Sat 29 Jun 2013 04:15
  • Thu 3 Mar 2016 11:15
  • Thu 3 Mar 2016 21:15
  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 06:00
  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 11:00
  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 17:00
  • Fri 28 Feb 2025 01:00

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