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The Rivals

Drama: Crime

Inspector Lestrade introduces tales of Sherlock Holmes's rivals

Inspector Lestrade, made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories, introduces tales of Holmes's rivals

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Tim Pigott-Smith

Rupert Vansittart

David Seddon

Joanna Monro

Liza Sadovy

Michael Bertenshaw

Michael Watson

Sean Murray

Robert Barr

Chris Harrald

Liz Webb

The Rivals: Series 2: 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons

2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - The Rivals, Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons

Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective.

Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont who tries to solve a series of thefts from dinner parties. Stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

Inspector Lestrade was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Now he has a chance to get his own back, with more tales of Holmes' rivals.

He continues with Food Connoisseur and Detective Eugene Valmont trying to solve a curious series of thefts from private dinner parties

Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Rupert Vansittart. 

Written by Robert Barr.

Dramatised By Chris Harrald.

Lestrade .... Tim Pigott-Smith
Valmont .... Rupert Vansittart
Lionel Dacre .... David Seddon
Sophia Gibb .... Joanna Monro
Arlett .... Liza Sadovy
Boothroyd .... Michael Bertenshaw
Innis .... Michael Watson
Maitre D' .... Sean Murray

Producer:  Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

The Rivals: Series 2

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