The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Blue Carbuncle (1984)
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- TV-PG
- 54min
- Crime, Drama
- 05 Jun 1984
- TV Episode
When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| David Burke | ... |
Dr. John Watson
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| Rosalind Knight | ... |
Countess of Morcar
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Ros Simmons | ... |
Catherine Cusack
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Ken Campbell | ... |
James Ryder
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Desmond McNamara | ... |
John Horner
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| Amelda Brown | ... |
Jennie Horner
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Brian Miller | ... |
Inspector Bradstreet
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| Rosalie Williams | ... |
Mrs Hudson
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Peterson
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| Frank Middlemass | ... |
Henry Baker
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| Don McCorkindale | ... |
Windigate
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Eric Allan | ... |
Breckendridge
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Maggie Jones | ... |
Mrs Oakshott
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Ricki Scott | ... |
Hotel Attendant
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John Cannon | ... |
Roughs
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Eric Kent | ... |
Roughs
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Ted Beyer | ... |
Warder
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Directed by
| David Carson | ||
Written by
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Paul Finney | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" from volume "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | producer |
| Stuart Doughty | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Ray Goode | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| David Rees | ||
Casting By
| Doreen Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Tim Wilding | ... | designer |
Costume Design by
| Esther Dean | ||
Makeup Department
| Glenda Wood | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Keith Thompson | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Diane Crossley | ... | assistant designer |
| Ray Freeman | ... | graphic designer |
| David Round | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| Phil Smith | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Tony Willis | ... | effects cameraman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andy Stephens | ... | camera operator (as Andy Stephen) |
| Alan Fraser | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | research |
| Louise Doffman | ... | production assistant |
| David Weir | ... | floor manager |
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Distributors
- Elephant Films (2005) (France) (DVD)
- ITV - Independent Television (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Video Distribution Company (1989) (Australia) (video)
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Storyline
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On Christmas Eve, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson try to determine how a fabulous blue carbuncle found its way down the gullet of a goose. It all starts that morning when the Commissioner who lives across the way asks Holmes' advice. On his way home, he came across a group of ruffians taking advantage of an elderly gentleman. His uniform scared them all off with the elderly gentleman leaving behind the goose. Holmes suggests that he simply keep it but he is soon back with the precious stone. Newspaper reports have reported the theft of the unique blue stone from a local hotel, but Holmes can't resist solving the mystery of how it got to its final destination. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Irene Adler's photograph (from "A Scandal in Bohemia") is seen briefly near the end, when Holmes opens a desk drawer. See more » |
| Goofs | Holmes' decision to keep the Blue Carbuncle for himself results in several plot holes. It is never made clear how he and Watson intend to clear John Horner of the charge of stealing the stone without admitting they recovered it. Furthermore, Holmes keeping the stone also prevents the commissioner from collecting the thousand pounds' reward, which Holmes all but promises him in the course of the investigation. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Blue Carbuncle (1923). See more » |
| Soundtracks | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen See more » |
| Quotes |
Sherlock Holmes:
My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know. See more » |