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The Mystery of the Obese Escapologist
Episode 2 of 6
The spoof sleuth probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall. Stars Roy Hudd and June Whitfield. From 1999.
Baker Street’s most famous resident, Sherlock Holmes, probes the murky world of a Victorian music hall.
Roy Hudd spoofs the famous sleuth in Tony Hare’s detective sitcom.
Sherlock Holmes …. Roy Hudd
Dr Watson …. Chrs Emmett
Mrs Hudson …. June Whitfield
Moriarty …. Geoffrey Whitehead
Musical accompaniment: Ian Smith.
Producer: Chris Neill
First broadcast on Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Radio 2 in January 1999.
Last on
Sat 23 Aug 2025
02:00
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