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"The Copper Beeches"

From the Series: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, David Burke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
First published in "The Strand Magazine" Jun 1892 (COPP)

Synopsis:
A seemingly trivial case leads Holmes to a bizarre kidnapping.

Review:
Holmes has little to do in this story. Its more a case of assisting the victim of the story and being ready to lend a hand. The show is saved by the niggling Holmes gives Watson about how he writes his interpretations of Holmes' cases.


Taking up a glowing cinder with the tongs


Capital


Holmes shook his head gravely


I am so delighted that you have come


I read for about ten minutes


I took it up and examined it


“Oh! I am so frightened!” I panted


“You villain!” said he, “Where's your daughter?”


Running up, I blew its brains out