The Master Blackmailer

The story

For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.

Cast & crew

Jeremy BrettSherlock Holmes

Edward HardwickeDr. John Watson

Robert HardyCharles Augustus Milverton

Norma WestLady Diana Swinstead

Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesThe dowager

Colin JeavonsInspector Lestrade

Serena GordonLady Eva Blackwell

Rosalie WilliamsMrs Hudson

Sophie ThompsonAgatha

Nickolas GraceBertrand

Sarah McVicar

Sarah McVicarThe Hon. Charlotte Miles

David MallinsonColonel Dorking