The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Series Overview
An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
50 min per episode
1971 – 1973
Premiered: Mon, Sep 20, 1971
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “The Mystery of the Amber Beads”
Hagar the Gypsy sets out to prove that Detective Sergeat Grubber is wrong about who killed Mrs Arryford.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Greene
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes about?
An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
How many seasons does The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes have?
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?
Key cast members in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes include Not specified.
Who created or directed The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes was developed and directed by Hugh Greene.