"His expression, his manner, his very soul seemed to vary with every fresh part that he assumed. The stage lost a fine actor, even as science lost an acute reasoner, when he became a specialist in crime..." --John H. Watson, from A Scandal of Bohemia.

If any productions are missing, or any dates are incorrect, in these lists, please consult the editor for corrections.

Last on 02 October 2000


The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Series One

''Goodnight, Mister Sherlock Holmes...(SCAN)'' A Scandal in Bohemia: 24 Apr 1984 (ITV), 14 Mar 1985 (PBS)
Directed by Paul Annett. Dramatised by Anthony Baron.

The Dancing Men: 01 May 1984 (ITV), 28 Mar 1985 (PBS)
Directed by John Bruce. Dramatised by Anthony Skene.

The Naval Treaty: 08 May 1984 (ITV), 04 Apr 1985 (PBS)
Directed by Alan Grint. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

The Solitary Cyclist: 15 May 1984 (ITV), 11 Apr 1985 (PBS)
Directed by Paul Annett. Dramatised by Alan Plater.

The Crooked Man: 22 May 1984 (ITV), 18 Apr 1985 (PBS)
Directed by Alan Grint. Dramatised by Alfred Shaughnessy.

The Speckled Band: 29 May 1984 (ITV), 21 Mar 1985 (PBS)
Directed by John Bruce. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

The Blue Carbuncle: 05 Jun 1984 (ITV), 25 Apr 1985 (PBS)
Directed by David Carson. Dramatised by Paul Finney.



Series Two

The Copper Beeches: 25 Aug 1985 (ITV), 27 Feb 1986 (PBS)
Directed by Paul Annett. Dramatised by William Craig.

The Greek Interpreter: 01 Sept 1985 (ITV), 06 Feb 1986 (PBS)
Directed by Alan Grint. Dramatised by Derek Marlowe.

The Norwood Builder: 08 Sept 1985 (ITV), 20 Feb 1986 (PBS)
Directed by Ken Grieve. Dramatised by Richard Harris.

The Resident Patient: 15 Sept 1985 (ITV), 13 Feb 1986 (PBS)
Directed by David Carson. Dramatised by Derek Marlowe.

The Red-Headed League: 22 Sept 1985 (ITV), 06 Mar 1986 (PBS)
Directed by John Bruce. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

The Final Problem: 29 Sept 1985 (ITV), 13 Mar 1986 (PBS)
Directed by Alan Grint. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

''My dear Watson, you have not even condescended to say good-morning...(FINA)''


The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Series Three

''Yes, my boy, these were all done prematurely before my biographer had come to glorify me...(MUSG)'' The Empty House: 09 Jul 1986 (ITV), 05 Feb 1987 (PBS)
Directed by Howard Baker. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

The Abbey Grange: 12 Jul 1986 (ITV), 12 Feb 1987 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

The Musgrave Ritual: 23 Jul 1986 (ITV), 19 Feb 1987 (PBS)
Directed by David Carson. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

The Second Stain: 30 Jul 1986 (ITV), 26 Feb 1987 (PBS)
Directed by John Bruce. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

The Man with the Twisted Lip: 06 Aug 1986 (ITV), 05 Mar 1987 (PBS)
Directed by Patrick Lau. Dramatised by Alan Plater.

The Priory School: 13 Aug 1986 (ITV), 12 Feb 1987 (PBS)
Directed by John Madden. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

The Six Napoleans: 20 Aug 1986 (ITV), 19 Mar 1987 (PBS)
Directed by David Carson. Dramatised by John Kane.



First Feature-Length Episode

The Sign of Four: 29 Nov 1987 (ITV), 27 Oct/03 Nov 1988 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.



Series Four

The Devil Foot's: 06 Apr 1988 (ITV), 10 Nov 1988 (PBS)
Directed by Ken Hannam. Dramatised by Gary Hopkins.

Sliver Blaze: 13 Apr 1988 (ITV), 17 Nov 1988 (PBS)
Directed by Brian Mills. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

Wistera Lodge: 20 Apr 1988 (ITV), 01 Dec 1988 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

The Bruce-Partington Plans: 27 Apr 1988 (ITV), 24 Nov 1988 (PBS)
Directed by John Gorrie. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.



Second Feature-Length Episode

The Hound of the Baskervilles: 31 Aug 1988 (ITV), 08 Dec 1988 (PBS)
Directed by Brain Mills. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

''What a very attractive woman!...(SIGN)''


The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
Series Five

''All right, Watson. Don't look so scared! It's not as bad as it seems...(ILLU)'' The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carax: 21 Feb 1991 (ITV), 27 Aug 1991 (PBS)
Directed by John Madden. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

The Problem of Thor Bridge: 28 Feb 1991 (ITV), 28 Nov 1991 (PBS)
Directed by Micheal Simpson. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

Shoscombe Old Place: 07 Mar 1991 (ITV), 12 Dec 1991 (PBS)
Directed by Patrick Lau. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

Boscombe Valley Mystery: 14 Mar 1991 (ITV), 05 Dec 1991 (PBS)
Directed by June Howson. Dramatised by John Hawkesworth.

The Illustrious Client: 21 Mar 1991 (ITV), 14 Nov 1991 (PBS)
Directed by Tim Sullivan. Dramatised by Robin Chapman.

The Creeping Man: 28 Mar 1991 (ITV), 21 Nov 1991 (PBS)
Directed by Tim Sullivan. Dramatised by Robin Chapman.



Third Feature-Length Episode

The Master Blackmailer: 02 Jan 1992 (ITV), 06 May/13 May 1993 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.



Short Episode

The Four Oaks Mystery: 18 Jul 1992 (ITV)
Broadcasted as Part One of Independent Television's Telethon '92



Fourth Feature-Length Episode

The Last Vampyre: 27 Jan 1993 (ITV), 27 Jan/03 Feb 1994 (PBS)
Directed by Tim Sullivan. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

Fifth Feature-Length Episode

The Eligible Bachelor: 03 Feb 1993 (ITV), 10 Feb/17 Feb 1994 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

''I am a plumber with a rising business, Escott, by name...(CHAS)''


The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Series Six

''My house is lonely. I, my old housekeeper, and my bees have the estate all to ourselves...(LION)'' The Three Gables: 07 Mar 1994 (ITV), 04 Jan 1996 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by Jeremy Paul.

The Dying Detective: 14 Mar 1994 (ITV), 30 Nov 1995 (PBS)
Directed by Sarah Hellings. Dramatised by T.R. Bowen.

The Golden Pince-Nez: 21 Mar 1994 (ITV), 18 Jan 1996 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised by Gary Hopkins.

The Red Circle: 28 Mar 1994 (ITV), 11 Jan 1996 (PBS)
Directed by Sarah Hellings. Dramatised Jeremy Paul.

The Mazarin Stone: 04 Apr 1994 (ITV), 25 Jan 1996 (PBS)
Directed by Peter Hammond. Dramatised Gary Hopkins.

The Cardboard Box: 11 Apr 1994 (ITV), 07 Dec 1995 (PBS)
Directed by Sarah Hellings. Dramatised William Humble.



Lost Short Episode

Beekeeping in Sussex: NEVER BEEN AIRED
Filmed somewhen in 1986.
This may be a filming of
The Lion's Mane.




The Secret of Sherlock Holmes
Theatrical Appearances in the UK

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
30 August-10 September 1988

The Richmond Theatre, Richmond, Surrey
12 September-17 September 1998

Previews at the Wyndham's Theatre, London
20 September-21 September 1988

Wyndham's Theatre, London
22 September 1988-16 September 1989

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
02 October-07 October 1989

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon
09 October-14 October 1989

New Theatre, Hull
16 October 1989-21 October 1989

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
23 October-28 October 1989

New Theatre, Cardiff
30 October-04 November 1989

Festival Theatre, Chichester
06 November-11 November 1989

Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
13 November-18 November 1989

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
20 November-25 November 1989

Theatre Royal, Brighton
27 November-02 December 1989

Palace Theatre, Manchester
04 December-09 December 1989

Theatre Royal, Bath
11 December-16 December 1989




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