First broadcast 14th March 1991.

When William McCarthy is found dead, the son with whom he had just quarrelled is charged with murder.

Jeremy Brett ... Sherlock Holmes
Edward Hardwicke ... Dr. Watson
Peter Vaughan ... John Turner
Jonathan Barlow ... Inspector Summerby
Joanna Roth ... Alice Turner
Leslie Schofield ... William McCarthy
James Purefoy ... James McCarthy
Cliff Howells ... Crowder the Gamekeeper
Makala Saunders ... Patience Crowder
Mark Jordon ... George
Will Tacey ... Coroner