The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Musgrave Ritual (1986)
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- TV-PG
- 52min
- Crime, Drama
- 30 Jul 1986
- TV Episode
An obscure family document containing an enigmatic ritual holds the key to a hidden treasure if Holmes can decipher the mystery.
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| Edward Hardwicke | ... |
Dr Watson
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| James Hazeldine | ... |
Richard Brunton
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| Michael Culver | ... |
Sir Reginald Musgrave
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Johanna Kirby | ... |
Rachel Howells
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Teresa Banham | ... |
Janet Tregallis
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| Ian Marter | ... |
Inspector Fereday
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| Patrick Blackwell | ... |
Tregallis
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Directed by
| David Carson | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (by) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Jeremy Paul | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual" from volume "The Memoirs 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
| Oral Norrie Ottey | ||
Casting By
| Carolyn Bartlett | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Grimes | ... | designer |
Makeup Department
| Sue Milton | ... | makeup artist (as Susan Milton) |
Production Management
| Liam Foster | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Carole Ricketts | ... | graphics |
Sound Department
| Nick Steer | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
Stunts
| Wayne Michaels | ... | stunt rider |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andy Stephen | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anne Salisbury | ... | costume |
Music Department
| Oliver Ledbury | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | research |
| Louise Doffman | ... | production assistant |
| Andy Marsh | ... | floor manager |
Production Companies
- Granada Television (presents)
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1986) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Convalescent Holmes takes a holiday with Watson at the estate of his old college acquaintance Reginald Musgrave. Musgrave's butler is discovered prying into an enigmatic, centuries-old family document outlining an apparently meaningless ritual. When the butler and a maid he was romantically involved with disappear, Holmes and Watson set about deciphering the ritual's meaning which they hope will lead them to a long-buried treasure. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com) |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original short story was Holmes relating this case to Watson, as he had already solved it before he and Watson even met. The dialogue between Holmes and Watson about Holmes's earliest cases is a nod to the short story. See more » |
| Goofs | Brunton explains the history of the manor to Watson, and says, "it is thought to be the oldest inhabited building in the country." He should have said "county", which is what is written the original short story. (There are many inhabited buildings in England, such as Windsor Castle, which are far older.) It could have either been copied incorrectly into the script, or misread by the actor. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Musgrave Ritual (1922). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Watson:
What is it? Sherlock Holmes: Nothing less than a fragment of the ancient crown of the kings of England. See more » |