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S1·E1 A Message from the Deep Sea

Core Aired September 20, 1971
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Synopsis

This episode features Dr Thorndyke, played by John Neville, who is first a medical man and second a solver of mysteries. A young girl has been murdered in her boarding house and the solution looks obvious - but is it?

Neville plays the sleuth with aplomb and this is a strong opening episode. The character is arrogant, capable, and likable - and of course his intelligence makes his police colleagues and/or adversaries look like idiots!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('A Message from the Deep Sea') originally aired on September 20, 1971.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('A Message from the Deep Sea')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.

What happens in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Season 1 Episode 1?

This episode features Dr Thorndyke, played by John Neville, who is first a medical man and second a solver of mysteries. A young girl has been murdered in her boarding house and the solution looks obvious - but is it? Neville plays the sleuth with aplomb and this is a strong opening episode. The ch...

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