Episode
Sherlock Holmes: The Copper Beeches
Overview
Violet Hunter consults Holmes about Edward Rucastle's offer of a job. He wants her to cut off her hair before coming to work for him as a governess. Holmes sees a sinister motive and investigates.
Details
- Series
- Sherlock Holmes
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1985-08-25
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Copper Beeches is Episode 1 in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes of Sherlock Holmes. It aired on 1985-08-25. The runtime is 50 min.
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