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The Noble Bachelor

When a missing bride's clothes appear in a lake, the sleuth is bound to investigate. Stars Clive Merrison and Michael Williams.

A young man with severe injuries and a chilling tale arrives at Watson's surgery.

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

Dramatised by Bert Coules.

Sherlock Holmes .... Clive Merrison
Dr Watson .... Michael Williams
St Simon .... John Rye
Doran .... David Healey
Hatty .... Catherine Furshpan
Vicar .... Ian Lindsay
Flora .... Tara Dominick
Footman/Constable .... Andrew Wincott
Duchess .... Elizabeth Kelly
Mrs Hudson .... Mary Allen
Doorman/Sgt .... Danny Schiller
Lestrade .... Donald Gee
Moulton .... Stephen Garlick

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Violinist: Leonard Friedman

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in 1991.

45 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 2 Sep 2008 10:15
  • Tue 2 Sep 2008 21:15
  • Wed 3 Sep 2008 02:15
  • Fri 2 Apr 2010 11:15
  • Fri 2 Apr 2010 21:15
  • Sat 3 Apr 2010 02:15
  • Mon 13 Jun 2011 15:00
  • Wed 10 Jul 2013 11:15
  • Wed 10 Jul 2013 21:15
  • Thu 11 Jul 2013 04:15
  • Fri 11 Mar 2016 11:15
  • Fri 11 Mar 2016 21:15
  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 06:00
  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 11:00
  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 17:00
  • Sat 8 Mar 2025 01:00

The Sound of Sherlock

Incarnations of Holmes & Watson from the 91热爆 Radio vaults.