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S1·E1 The Speckled Band

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
May 17, 1964
Runtime
50 minutes
Director
Robin Midgley
Writer
Giles Cooper
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 17, 1964 50 min
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Synopsis

Helen Stoner needs the great man's help. She lives in a country mansion with her flamboyant and sinister guardian Grimesby Raylott, who has travelled abroad and brought home some souvenir livestock. Recently her sister Julia, about to be married and made by Raylott to sleep in a bed that was screwed to the floor, died in mysterious circumstances. Her final words referred to a "speckled band." Helen is fearful for her own safety and Holmes and Watson investigate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Sherlock Holmes air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Speckled Band') originally aired on May 17, 1964.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Speckled Band')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in Sherlock Holmes Season 1 Episode 1?

Helen Stoner needs the great man's help. She lives in a country mansion with her flamboyant and sinister guardian Grimesby Raylott, who has travelled abroad and brought home some souvenir livestock. Recently her sister Julia, about to be married and made by Raylott to sleep in a bed that was screwed...

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