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

Tim McInnerny

Ian Conningham

Michael Bertenshaw

Roslyn Hill

Monty d'Inverno

Jane Slavin

Liz Webb

Chris Harrald

R Austin Freeman

The Rivals: Series 3: 4. The Moabite Cipher

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Series 3

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Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival Dr James Thorndike.

Lestrade joins Dr James Thorndike, as they try to protect Pastor Wayne Kaplan, who’s received death threats. Stars James Fleet.

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

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

This time, Lestrade collaborates with Dr James Thorndike, as they try to protect Pastor Wayne Kaplan after he receives death threats.

Starring James Fleet and Tim McInnerny.

Written by R Austin Freeman.

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade …. James Fleet
Thorndike …. Tim McInnerny
Kaplan …. Ian Conningham
Professor Waggoner …. Michael Bertenshaw
Miss Dunbar …. Roslyn Hill
The Flunky …. Monty d’Inverno
The Duchess …. Jane Slavin

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2015.

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