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

Marcia Warren

Liza Sadovy

Ian Conningham

David Acton

Stephen Hogan

Liz Webb

Chris Harrald

Julius Chambers

The Rivals: Series 3: 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City

3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City

Series 3

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Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont

Lestrade joins with amateur sleuth Edith Marchmont, to stop a murder plot overheard on a crossed phone line. 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 amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont, who tries to stop a murder plot overheard on a crossed telephone line.

Starring James Fleet and Marcia Warren.

Written by Julius Chambers.

Dramatised by Chris Harrald.

Lestrade …. James Fleet
Edith Marchmont …. Marcia Warren
Helena …. Lisa Sadovy
James …. Ian Conningham
Ambrose …. David Acton
Reilly …. Stephen Hogan

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2015.

The Rivals: Series 3

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