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Murder by Decree

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Another case for the master detective who celebrates his centenary this year.
Starring Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes, James Mason as Dr Watson

Sherlock Holmes is begged by East End traders to solve the series of vicious murders committed by the infamous 'Jack the Ripper'. As the indomitable detective and his assistant Dr Watson begin their investigation, they lift a veil of corruption and terror which affects the throne of England itself.

An all-star cast was assembled for this unusual and often terrifying fictional film about the 'meeting' of Holmes and the Ripper, detective and real murderer.

('The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' on Friday BBC2 at 6. 00pm)
Films: page 26

Contributors

Screenplay:
John Hopkins
Producer:
Rene Dupont
Producer/Director:
Bob Clark
Sherlock Holmes:
Christopher Plummer
Dr Watson:
James Mason
Insp Foxborough:
David Hemmings
Mary Kelly:
Susan Clark
Sir Charles Warren:
Anthony Quayle
Prime Minister:
John Gielgud
Insp Lestrade:
Frank Finlay
Robert Lees:
Donald Sutherland
Annie Crook:
Genevieve Bujold
Dr Hardy:
Chris Wiggins
Mrs Lees:
Teddi Moore
Sir Thomas Spivey:
Roy Landsford
Carrie:
Catherine Kessler
Mackins:
Ron Pember
William Slade:
Peter Jonfield
Source: Radio Times

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