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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

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

Air Date Window

1986 – 1988

Premiered: Wed, Jul 9, 1986

Created By
John HawkesworthJohn Hawkesworth

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 11, 1988

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

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Hawkesworth

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Conan Doyle

Original Score & Music

Patrick Gowers

Producers

Michael Cox, June Wyndham-Davies, Rebecca Eaton, John Hawkesworth

Department Leadership Roster

June Wyndham-Davies

Producer

Rebecca Eaton

Rebecca Eaton

Producer

John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth

Producer

Patrick Gowers

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Sherlock Holmes

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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.