<P> Of the 60 Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 42 were adapted in the series spanning 36 one - hour episodes and five feature - length specials . (The elements of two stories were combined in one episode, accounting for the different numbers .) </P> <P> Set in the Victorian era, Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant consultant detective, as well as a private detective . He is consulted by the police and by other private detectives to aid them in solving crimes . He also takes private cases himself, and his clients range from paupers to kings . His deductive abilities and encyclopedic knowledge help him solve the most complex cases . He is assisted in his work by military veteran, Dr. John Watson, whom he shares a flat with at 221b Baker Street . </P> <Ul> <Li> Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes (1984 - 1994) </Li> <Li> David Burke as Dr. John H. Watson (1984 - 1985) </Li> <Li> Edward Hardwicke as Dr. John H. Watson (1986 - 1994) </Li> <Li> Rosalie Williams as Mrs Hudson (1984 - 1994) </Li> <Li> Colin Jeavons as Inspector Lestrade (1984 - 1992) </Li> <Li> Eric Porter as Professor Moriarty (1985, 1986, 1988, 1993) </Li> <Li> Charles Gray as Mycroft Holmes (1985, 1988, 1994) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes (1984 - 1994) </Li>

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