Sherlock Holmes - The Second Stain

"The Second Stain"

From the Series: The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
First published in "The Strand Magazine" Dec 1904 (SECO)

Synopsis:
Can Holmes prevent an European Conflict? The Prime Minister himself seeks Holmes assistance.

Review:
A great episode, one of the best. Holmes snatches at each clue to come to the aid of not only his country but the wife of the foreign minister.

	They sat side by side
	The Premier sprang to his feet
	“My dear Watson, the two events are connected--must be connected”
	She looked back at us from the door
	He took the corner of the carpet in his hand
	You insult me, Mr Holmes
	The Premier snatched the blue envelope from his hand