The detective investigates the death of a young woman with a violent stepfather.

Starring Carleton Hobbs and Norman Shelley.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tale originally appeared in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' published in the Strand Magazine in 1892.

Adapted by Michael Hardwick.

Sherlock Holmes …. Carleton Hobbs
Dr Watson …. Norman Shelley
Helen Stoner …. Liane Aukin
Dr Grimesby-Roylott …. Felix Felton
Julia Stoner …. Miranda Connell

Producer: Robin Midgley

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1962. Show less