The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Empty House (1986)
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- TV-PG
- 51min
- Crime, Drama
- 09 Jul 1986
- TV Episode
Believed dead after his fatal encounter with Professor Moriarity three years earlier, Sherlock Holmes returns to England to foil a plot to murder him by a former Moriarity gang member.
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| Edward Hardwicke | ... |
Dr. Watson
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| Eric Porter | ... |
Professor Moriarty
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| Patrick Allen | ... |
Colonel Sebastian Moran
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| James Bree | ... |
Coroner
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| Colin Jeavons | ... |
Inspector Lestrade
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Richard Bebb | ... |
Sir John Hardy
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| Robert Addie | ... |
Mr Murray
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Naomi Buch | ... |
The Countess of Maynooth
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Paul Lacoux | ... |
The Hon. Ronald Adair
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| Rosalie Williams | ... |
Mrs Hudson
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Elizabeth Ritson | ... |
Ivy
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| Roger Rowland | ... |
Butler
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John Palmer | ... |
Policeman
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Neville Wright | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Howard Baker | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (by) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Empty House" from "The Return of Sherlock Holmes") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | executive producer |
| June Wyndham-Davies | ... | producer (as June Wyndham Davies) |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Ken Morgan | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| Victoria Price | ||
Casting By
| Carolyn Bartlett | ||
Production Design by
| Margaret Coombes | ... | (design) |
Makeup Department
| Sue Milton | ... | makeup artist (as Susan Milton) |
Production Management
| David Meddick | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Peter Graham | ... | production buyer |
| Carole Ricketts | ... | graphics |
Sound Department
| Martin Kay | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andy Stephen | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Esther Dean | ... | costume |
Music Department
| Oliver Ledbury | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Fiona Alexander | ... | production assistant |
| John Bradburn | ... | floor manager |
| Nicky Cooney | ... | research |
Production Companies
- Granada Television (presents)
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1986) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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| Plot Summary |
After Dr. Watson testifies at the inquest of the Honourable Ronald Adair, shot to death after returning home from his gambling club, he is followed back to his office by an eccentric bookseller who reveals himself to be Holmes in disguise. After the initial shock wears off, Holmes explains that he did not die in the fall that killed Professor Moriarity in their famous encounter at Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland three years earlier. Holmes has remained out of England to avoid Colonel Sebastian Moran, a Moriarity associate who witnessed Holmes' escape death and has vowed to kill Holmes in revenge. Holmes will try to foil Moran and solve the Adair murder. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Both Edward Hardwicke and Jeremy Brett hated the toupee Hardwicke wore for the first few episodes. Brett went so far as to nickname it "Roland" after the Roland Rat character in a children's TV series of the same name. See more » |
| Goofs | When Colonel Sebastian Moran is firing his rifle from the empty house at what he thinks is Sherlock Holmes, the rifle has a traditional flintlock firing mechanism operating at close range, albeit without generating a spark. As the rifle in question is revealed by Holmes to be an air-rifle and is indeed pressurized by Moran beforehand by use of a crank, such a mechanism would be useless. It seems unlikely that Moran, a master marksman, would have the lock on the weapon purely for show as its operation would impair his aim. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sherlock Holmes contre Conan Doyle (2018). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The sketch of three hands holding champagne flutes over credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. John Watson:
I would have thought I was as trustworthy as your brother. Sherlock Holmes: Of course you are, Watson! [sighs] Sherlock Holmes: But you have a kinder heart. See more » |