Elementary, My Dear Watson

Name: Elementary, My Dear Watson
Released: 1973-01-18
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 0
Cast: John Cleese, William Rushton, Bill Maynard, Josephine Tewson, Norman Bird

January 18, 1973

John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

Cast

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

William Rushton

Dr. Watson

Bill Maynard

Frank Potter

Josephine Tewson

Lady Cynthia

Norman Bird

Inspector Street

Larry Martyn

Fu Manchu

Michael Knowles

Rupert

Frank Muir

Self

Dawn Addams

Self

Ivor Salter

Airport Loader

Rosemary Lord

Mabel

Chic Murray

Constable