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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

Adrian Scarborough

Hannah Genesius

Bettrys Jones

Paul Heath

Michael Bertenshaw

Liz Webb

Chris Harrald

M McDonnell Bodkin

The Rivals: Series 3: 2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot

2. Paul Beck: A Snapshot

Series 3

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Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - detective and gardener Paul Beck.

Inspector Lestrade joins with gardening detective Paul Beck, to question the evidence in a fatal shooting. 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 private detective and keen gardener, Paul Beck, as they question the apparently watertight evidence against Squire Clement Gore in a fatal shooting.

Starring James Fleet and Adrian Scarborough.

Written by M McDonnell Bodkin.

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade …. James Fleet
Paul Beck …. Adrian Scarborough
Squire Clement Gore …. Paul Heath
Hardy Holford …. Michael Bertenshaw
Margaret …. Hannah Genesius
Maisie …. Bettrys Jones
Driver …. Ian Conningham

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2015.

The Rivals: Series 3

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