Series synopsis
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC One on October 3, 1982. It ended on October 24, 1982. It was created by Alexander Baron. It stars Tom Baker, Terence Rigby, Nicholas Woodeson and Will Knightley.
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate. A British television serial based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel.
Premise
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate. A British television serial based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Baker as Sherlock Holmes
- Terence Rigby as Doctor Watson
- Nicholas Woodeson as Sir Henry Baskerville
- Will Knightley as Doctor Mortimer
Guest cast
- Morris Perry as Barrymore
- Gillian Martell as Mrs Barrymore
- Christopher Ravenscroft as Stapleton
- Kay Adshead as Beryl Stapleton
- Caroline John as Laura Lyons
- Michael Goldie as Selden
- John Boswall as Sir Charles Baskerville
- Terry Forrestal as Sir Hugo Baskerville
- William Squire as Frankland
- Hubert Rees as Inspector Lestrade
- Mike Kemp as Clayton
- Norman Tyrrell as Perkins
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 3, 1982 | October 24, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A mysterious death in Devonshire, the terrifying legend of a ghostly hound, and a new client for Mr Sherlock Holmes—assisted, of course, by his friend Dr Watson. |
October 3, 1982 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sherlock Holmes has realised that his client Sir Henry Baskerville is being followed by a mysterious stranger. Holmes and Watson hurry to Sir Henry's hotel, hoping they will be in time. |
October 10, 1982 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The sinister butler Barrymore has been discovered signalling to someone out on the moors. Is he in league with the Baskervilles' mysterious enemies? |
October 17, 1982 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 1982 |
| Last aired | October 24, 1982 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 18:10:00 |