The Blue Carbuncle
- Episode aired Jun 5, 1984
- TV-PG
- 54m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.
- Director
- Writers
- John Hawkesworth
- Paul Finney
- Arthur Conan Doyle(uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaIrene Adler's photograph (from "A Scandal in Bohemia") is seen briefly near the end, when Holmes opens a desk drawer.
- GoofsHolmes' 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.
- Quotes
Sherlock Holmes: My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know.
- ConnectionsVersion of The Blue Carbuncle (1923)
- SoundtracksGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
(uncredited)
Traditional English carol first published in 1833
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Part of my Christmas ritual
For as long as I can remember I've spent a day before Christmas, wrapping presents, sherry, and a seasonal playlist. Part of that will forever be the Blue Carbuncle. It's a fabulous episode, it ranks among the very best, it's a fairly simple tail, The Countess of Morcar has her prized possession stolen from her hotel room, a glorious jewel steeped in blood, the fabulous 'blue carbuncle,' and someone in her employ has found an ingenious way of purloining it.
It's a glorious story, lacking any deep or dark overtures, the tone is almost whimsical, particularly in comparison to the previous episode 'The Speckled band.' Nevertheless it is clever, engaging and almost heart warming, even Holmes enters somewhat into the Christmas spirit.
Rosalind Knight does a great job playing the Countess, she adds a wonderful amount of pomposity and aristocracy, a truly skillful actress who's been in the business for so long, from the dark eyed beauty in Carry on Teacher to the hilarious Mrs Cresswell in Only fools episode 'The Jolly Boy's outing.'
All in all it's one of my favourites, very much recommended, it's very easy viewing. 9/10
It's a glorious story, lacking any deep or dark overtures, the tone is almost whimsical, particularly in comparison to the previous episode 'The Speckled band.' Nevertheless it is clever, engaging and almost heart warming, even Holmes enters somewhat into the Christmas spirit.
Rosalind Knight does a great job playing the Countess, she adds a wonderful amount of pomposity and aristocracy, a truly skillful actress who's been in the business for so long, from the dark eyed beauty in Carry on Teacher to the hilarious Mrs Cresswell in Only fools episode 'The Jolly Boy's outing.'
All in all it's one of my favourites, very much recommended, it's very easy viewing. 9/10
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- Croxteth Hall, Muirhead Avenue East, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK(Hotel Cosmopolitan interiors, excluding the entrance hall)
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