The Rivals

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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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James Fleet

Pip Torrens

David Acton

Roslyn Hill

Ian Conningham

Ben Crowe

Michael Bertenshaw

Jane Slavin

Sean Mason

Saikat Ahamed

Liz Webb

Chris Harrald

Ernest Bramah

The Rivals: Series 3: 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem

1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 - The Rivals, Series 3, 1. Max Carrados: The Knight's Cross Signal Problem

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival, blind detective Max Carrados.

4 Extra Debut. Inspector Lestrade collaborates with blind detective Max Carrados to find who caused a horrific train crash. Stars James Fleet.

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

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

This third series begins with him collaborating with blind detective Max Carrados, who tries to discover who caused a horrific train crash at Knight's Cross.

Starring James Fleet and Pip Torrens.

Written by Ernest Bramah.

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade …. James Fleet
Max Carrados …. Pip Torrens
Parkinson …. David Acton
Lucy …. Roslyn Hill
Carrick …. Ian Conningham
Hutchins …. Michael Bertenshaw
Miss Chubb …. Jane Slavin
Mead/Constable …. Shaun Mason
Drishna …. Saikat Ahamed

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2014.

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