The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: Set 1, Vol. 1 (1971)
Sherlock Holmes wasn't the only fictional detective in Victorian London. Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, writers of the time created a colorful cast of investigators, amateur and professional: Dr. Thorndyke, Max Carrados, "Carnacki," Lady Molly, and more. This classic British series features some of Britain's top character actors including Peter Vaughan (The Remains of the Day), John Neville (The X-Files), Donald Pleasence, and Jeremy Irons in his first screen appearance.
Episode 1: A Message from the Deep Sea
Episode 2: The Missing Witness Sensation
Episode 3: The Affair of the Avalanche Bicycle & Tyre Co. Ltd.
Episode 4: The Duchess of Wiltshire's Diamonds
BONUS: Profiles of Dr. Thorndyke, Max Carrados, Horace Dorrington, and Simon Crane
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: Set 1, Vol. 2 (1971)
Episode 5: The Horse of the Invisible
Episode 6: The Case of the Mirror in Portugal
Episode 7: Madame Sara
BONUS: Profiles of Carnacki and Dixon Druce
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: Set 1, Vol. 3 (1971)
Episode 8: The Case of the Discon Torpedo
Episode 9: The Woman in the Big Hat
Episode 10: The Affair of the Tortoise
BONUS: Profiles of Martin Hewitt/Jonathan Pryde and Lady Molly
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: Set 1, Vol. 4 (1971)
Episode 11: The Assyrian Rejuvenator
Episode 12: The Ripening Rubies
Episode 13: The Case of Laker, Absconded
BONUS: Profiles of Romney Pringle and Bernard Sutton
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