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Sherlock Holmes S2E5 — The Red-Headed League

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Sherlock Holmes•Season 2•Episode 5

The Red-Headed League

8.4/10 · 1,407 votesSep 22, 198551 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

An odd notice in a newspaper seeks red-headed men, inviting them to join a league which will pay them well.

Directed byJohn Bruce

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Cast3

Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

David Burke

David Burke

Dr. John H. Watson

Rosalie Williams

Rosalie Williams

Mrs. Hudson

Crew12

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Michael Cox

Producer

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Stuart Doughty

Associate Producer

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Ray Freeman

Graphic Designer

John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth

Adaptation

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Deborah Tinsey

Makeup & Hair

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Patrick Gowers

Music

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John Whitworth

Sound Mixer

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Nicky Cooney

Researcher

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Mike Popley

Lighting Camera

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David Brandon

Stunt Double

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David Stocks

Editor

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Margaret Coombes

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The Red-Headed League" is episode 5 of Sherlock Holmes season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,407 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Bruce, it aired on September 22, 1985.

Next: E6 · The Final Problem Best of Season 2