Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

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Barry Cryer brings his unique brand of silliness to Sherlock Holmes.

Barry Cryer brings his unique brand of silliness to Sherlock Holmes in a special double bill

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Mrs Hudson's Radio Show: Episode 2: Wild Geese

Episode 2: Wild Geese

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When a dead goose is found in Baker Street, Mrs Hudson embarks on a seasonal adventure.

A dead goose is left in Baker Street and Mrs Hudson has a seasonal caper. Patricia Hodge, Miriam Margolyes and the late, much missed Barry Cryer star in this humorous tale.

Behind every great man there is an even greater woman - demanding rent.

The late, much missed comedy legend Barry Cryer brings his unique brand of silliness to the world of Sherlock Holmes’ landlady in a special Radio 4 double bill recorded in front of an audience in London in November 2018. There’ll be plenty of festivities (as well as Music Hall singalongs accompanied by pianist Jeremy Limb) in this humorous and alternative take on Mrs Hudson’s life below stairs at 221b Baker Street.

Barry plays chestnut salesman Harry Fryer and is joined by Patricia Hodge as Mrs Hudson and Miriam Margolyes as her mischievous friend and neighbour, Mrs Brayley.

The show was written by Barry and his son, Bob Cryer and is based on their book, Mrs Hudson's Diaries.
 
In this second episode, a dead goose and a battered hat are found by Inspector Lestrade (Bob Cryer) lying in the middle of Baker Street. It’s not long before Mrs Hudson is leading her friends out into the night on a very silly seasonal adventure. 

However, one thing you can be sure of, Sherlock Holmes (Orlando Wells) and Dr Watson (Stephen Critchlow) are never far away and usually ahead of the game. So come in from the cold, turn on the wireless and make a date with Mrs Hudson. But don’t forget to wipe your feet first.


CAST:
MRS HUDSON - Patricia Hodge
MRS BRAYLEY - Miriam Margolyes 
HARRY FRYER - Barry Cryer 
HOLMES - Orlando Wells 
ARCHIE / WATSON - Stephen Critchlow
MARTHA/BELLA - Ruth Bratt
GUSTAV / MD - Jeremy Limb
LESTRADE - Bob Cryer

Written by Bob and Barry Cryer

Produced and directed by Ned Chaillet and Ben Walker
The Waters Company for BBC Radio 4

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