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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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The Rivals: Series 1: 3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy

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3. Paul Beck: Murder by Proxy

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Inspector Lestrade presents Paul Beck, who gives Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rivals: private detective Paul Beck. Stars Anton Lesser.

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

Now he's trying to get his own back, with tales of Holmes' rivals.

He continues with a country house murder and the devious talents of private detective Paul Beck.  

Starring Anton Lesser and James Fleet.

Written by Matthias McDonnell Bodkin. 

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade . . . . . James Fleet
Paul Beck . . . . . Anton Lesser
Lucy . . . . . Alex Tregear
Jonathan . . . . . Stuart McLoughlin
Mark . . . . . Simon Bubb
Julia . . . . . Eloise Secker
Neville . . . . . Sean Baker
Tilley . . . . . Brian Bowles
Mrs Beck . . . . . Jane Whittenshaw

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

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