

The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Series Overview
In the second series of the widely celebrated ITV detective programme, Dr John Watson finds a mystery in an empty house, while Holmes and he later solve the mysteries of an abbey grange, the Musgrave ritual, a second stain, a man with a twisted lip, the priory school, and a half-dozen plaster busts of Bonaparte.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
1986 – 1988
Premiered: Wed, Jul 9, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Vincent Price INTRO "The Six Napoleons" Sherlock Holmes BBC (The Return of Sherlock Holmes)
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-06-01
Cast & Creators
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John Hawkesworth
Arthur Conan Doyle
Patrick Gowers
Michael Cox, June Wyndham-Davies, Rebecca Eaton, John Hawkesworth
Department Leadership Roster
June Wyndham-Davies
Producer
Rebecca Eaton
Producer
John Hawkesworth
Producer
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Return of Sherlock Holmes about?
In the second series of the widely celebrated ITV detective programme, Dr John Watson finds a mystery in an empty house, while Holmes and he later solve the mysteries of an abbey grange, the Musgrave ritual, a second stain, a man with a twisted lip, the priory school, and a half-dozen plaster busts of Bonaparte.
How many seasons does The Return of Sherlock Holmes have?
The Return of Sherlock Holmes comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Return of Sherlock Holmes?
Key cast members in The Return of Sherlock Holmes include Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke.
Who created or directed The Return of Sherlock Holmes?
The Return of Sherlock Holmes was developed and directed by John Hawkesworth.



















