Sherlock Holmes (1984): The Greek Interpreter

Episode score 8.3 Great

The Greek Interpreter

  • 9.
  • Season: 2
  • Episode: 2
  • First Aired: 9/1/1985

EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Holmes's brother, Mycroft, seeks his help in deciphering the story a man tells about being kidnapped and forced to translate for an injured Greek. Holmes investigates the disappearance of Paul Kratides, abducted by two villains, Latimer and Kemp, with the aim of forcing him to sign a document releasing his sister Sophie to marry Latimer.

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Writers:
Sir Arthur Conan DoyleDerek Marlowe
Director:
Alan Grint
Stars:
Colin Jeavons (Inspector Lestrade)
David Burke (I) (Dr Watson (Seasons 1 and 2))
Rosalie Williams (Mrs Hudson)
Jeremy Brett (Sherlock Holmes)
Guest Star:
Rita Howard (Mrs Stern)
Oliver Maguire (Inspector Gregson)
Victoria Harwood (Sophy Kratides)
Anton Alexander (Paul Kratides)
Nick Field (Harold Latimer)
George Costigan (Wilson Kemp)
Alkis Kritikos (Melas)
Charles Gray (Mycroft Holmes)
Peter MacKriel (Ticket Inspector)
  • This episode is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's story The Greek Interpreter, which first appeared in The Strand magazine in September, 1893.
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  • ccomley writes -

    George Costigan's performance would appear to have been heavily influenced by the great Peter Lorre. edit »
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