The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Norwood Builder (1985)
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- TV-PG
- 52min
- Crime, Drama
- 08 Sep 1985
- TV Episode
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| David Burke | ... |
Dr. John Watson
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| Rosalie Crutchley | ... |
Mrs Lexington
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| Colin Jeavons | ... |
Lestrade
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Matthew Solon | ... |
John Hector McFarlane
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| Jonathan Adams | ... |
Jonas Oldacre
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| Helen Ryan | ... |
Mrs McFarlane
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| Rosalie Williams | ... |
Mrs Hudson
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| Andy Rashleigh | ... |
Constable
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| Anthony Langdon | ... |
Tramp
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| Ted Carroll | ... |
Seafaring Tramp
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Directed by
| Ken Grieve | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder" from volume "The Return of Sherlock Holmes") (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developer) (creator) |
| Richard Harris | ... | (dramatisation) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | producer |
| Stuart Doughty | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael B. Popley | ... | (lighting cameraman) (as Mike Popley) |
Editing by
| John W. Carr | ... | (as John Carr) |
Casting By
| Doreen Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Tim Wilding | ... | designer |
Costume Design by
| Kayt Turner | ||
Makeup Department
| Deborah Tinsey | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bill Leather | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Ray Freeman | ... | graphic designer |
| Peter Graham | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| Ray French | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Tony Willis | ... | effects cameraman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Doug Hallows | ... | camera operator |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | researcher |
| John Friend Newman | ... | floor manager |
| Vicki Standeven | ... | production assistant |
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- ITV - Independent Television (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Knowing that he is about to be arrested for murder, John Hector McFarlane asks for Sherlock Holmes' assistance in establishing his innocence. McFarlane is a solicitor who was visited the previous day by Jonas Oldacre who wanted to draw up a will. McFarlane was astonished to learn that Oldacre was naming him as the beneficiary of his fortune. McFarlane had never met the man who claimed to have known his parents long ago and having no issue of his own, wanted to leave everything to him. McFarlane drew up the papers and called at Oldacre's home that evening to have everything signed but sometime in the night the man was killed and the body burned beyond all recognition. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard thinks he has an open and shut case but after Holmes interviews McFarlane's mother, he thinks there is something else afoot. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Most of the episode is set at Oldacre's home. One property was used extensively for filming: the interior, exterior, garden, driveway and road outside. It was Beech Mount, Bowdon Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester. See more » |
| Goofs | When Holmes is explaining the murder of the old sailor he produces what he calls a Great White shark tooth as evidence. The tooth actually belongs to a Sperm whale. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Norwood Builder (1922). See more » |
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Sherlock Holmes:
You mentioned your name just now as if I should recognize it but I can assure you beyond the obvious facts that you are a bachelor, a solicitor and a Freemason, and an asthmatic, I know nothing about you whatever. See more » |