Elementary, My Dear Watson

Elementary, My Dear Watson

Elementary, My Dear Watson

January 18, 1973

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

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

Cast

John Cleese as Sherlock Holmes

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

William Rushton as Dr. Watson

William Rushton

Dr. Watson

Bill Maynard as Frank Potter

Bill Maynard

Frank Potter

Josephine Tewson as Lady Cynthia

Josephine Tewson

Lady Cynthia

Norman Bird as Inspector Street

Norman Bird

Inspector Street

Larry Martyn

Fu Manchu

Michael Knowles

Rupert

Frank Muir as Self

Frank Muir

Self

Dawn Addams as Self

Dawn Addams

Self

Ivor Salter as Airport Loader

Ivor Salter

Airport Loader

Rosemary Lord

Mabel

Chic Murray as Constable

Chic Murray

Constable

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