The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Series 2
Created by: John Hawkesworth
Network: ITV1
Season aired: 1985-08-25
Seasons
Overview
In Victorian London, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes wields not only powers of observation and deduction but also vast knowledge on anything relevant to solve mysteries, including crimes. Cases that would stump most detectives are merely short work for Holmes, who is ably assisted by his friend and colleague Dr John H. Watson.
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Episodes · 6
The Copper Beeches
Violet Hunter has been offered the role of governess at an estate in Hampshire but the employer insists that for the role she will be obliged to cut her hair short. Her perturbation at this causes her to seek Sherlock Holmes's advice.
The Greek Interpreter
An unsavory gang kidnaps a Greek interpreter and forces him to relate their demands to an abductee who knows only the Greek tongue.
The Norwood Builder
When a notorious retired builder is found dead, his recently-named heir is the prime suspect.
The Resident Patient
Holmes is contacted by Dr Trevelyan whose medical practice was set up and paid for by Mr Blessington who lives on the premises. Of late Mr Blessington has had spells of intense anxiety. Dr Trevelyan fears for his health and life.
The Red-Headed League
What seems at first to be a harmless prank played upon a red-headed man is soon revealed to be much more: a sinister scheme devised by the Napoleon of Crime.
The Final Problem
Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.
