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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

Paul Rhys

Emerald O'Hanrahan

Sean Murray

Philippa Stanton

Ben Crowe

Liz Webb

Chris Harrald

Jacques Futrelle

The Rivals: Series 2: 1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - The Rivals, Series 2, 1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.

Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen.  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 begins with his collaboration with "The Thinking Machine" Professor SFX Van Dusen, trying to solve a strange case involving self-mutilation.

Starring Tim Pigott-Smith and Paul Rhys.

Written by Jaques Futrelle.

Dramatised By Chris Harrald.

Lestrade .... Tim Pigott-Smith
Van Dusen .... Paul Rhys
Mrs Morey .... Emerald O'Hanrahan
Dr Prescott .... Sean Murray
Miss Marsh .... Philippa Stanton
Hoskins .... Ben Crowe

Producer: Liz Webb.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2013.

The Rivals: Series 2

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