🕵️🔎 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954) TV Series – Ep 23 | The Case of the Deadly Pudding

🔎 📺 This is the twenty-third episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954 TV Series).
It stars: 🕵️‍♂️ Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes 👨‍⚕️ Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson 👮 Archie Duncan as Inspector Lestrade

⚡ Episode Summary:
Christmas cheer turns deadly when a traditional holiday pudding hides a sinister surprise. What should have been a festive occasion quickly becomes a case of attempted murder. Holmes and Watson must sift through family secrets, hidden motives, and seasonal mischief to expose the culprit before the pudding claims another victim.

💡 Why Watch This Episode?
✔️ A rare holiday-themed mystery with Sherlock Holmes at the center
✔️ A mix of cozy Christmas atmosphere and sharp detective work
✔️ A charming yet suspenseful entry in the 1954 TV series

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00:00Transcribed by ESO, translated by —

00:30John Henry Norton.

00:59You have been tried and have been found guilty of murder in the first degree.

01:04It is never with pleasure that this court meets our punishment, no matter how richly deserved.

01:11How much more painful becomes the task in this season of goodwill toward men.

01:16Nevertheless, it only remains for me to ask if you have anything to say before I pass sentence upon you.

01:29John Henry Norton.

01:35You shall be returned to the place from whence you were taken.

01:39And from there, at the time and place to be arranged, you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead.

01:46And may God have mercy upon your soul.

01:52Remove the prisoner.

02:00John.

02:01You'll never mind, my dear.

02:05Just remember to bring me my Christmas pudding.

02:08John.

02:10Help.

02:12It's a long way between a sentence and the end of a rope, Mr. Holmes.

02:16I'll kill you before I die.

02:17I swear to God.

02:48Well, what a way to begin Christmas.

02:52My Christmas began the moment that man was out of sight.

02:56And yet Mrs. Norton, number six, still believes in him.

02:59It's incredible, isn't it?

03:01Testimonial to his charm, Watson.

03:03Charm being the first requisite of every blue beard.

03:05Yes, let me see.

03:06What is it?

03:07Three widows, two spinsters.

03:09You're only having the one before ours.

03:11Yes, and I would have if the star witness hadn't bolted.

03:14Holmes, that threat he made against you.

03:22Oh, Watson, remind me to buy another A-string, will you?

03:26Of course, I know it's all ridiculous, but...

03:28Why do you think he should indulge in such a bluff?

03:31Well, you know, the criminal mind travels in devious channels, Watson.

03:36However, don't worry, old chap, because if he sends me cyanide, I just won't take it.

03:41Well, let me play you a carol, Watson.

03:45I found this in that box.

04:11Oh, thank you, Watson.

04:18What is it?

04:24Soon?

04:26Well, what does that mean?

04:28John Henry Norton, striking terror.

04:31From prison?

04:33He has friends outside.

04:35What are you going to do?

04:36I'm going to Nugget Prison.

04:38We've taken every possible precaution, Mr. Holmes.

04:44For example, his food is served already cut, bones removed on wooden dishes, wooden spoons and forks.

04:51All the furniture is still is passed and done.

04:54But you can see for yourself if you wish.

04:56Thank you, I should like to.

04:57Christmas gifts for the inmates.

05:05Every parcel will be properly examined before it's handed on.

05:09I see.

05:10Any for Norton?

05:11None so far.

05:12This way, please.

05:34what do you want just an inspection stay where you are

05:53i said soon holmes but not quite this soon

06:01just wait

06:04i'll get your your neck between these two hands

06:15how often do inspectors bedding every morning and evening

06:19thank you i think i've seen enough

06:22don't get it by you mr holmes in just 10 days it'll all be over yes of course

06:34well i must say that visit put my mind at ease it did no didn't it yours

06:50norton's whole career has been built on his ability to inspire confidence

06:55i believe him what's what you mean you think he's going to kill you i believe he's going to try

07:03but my dear brother you've seen yourself how could he get out that's the question what's

07:13come in

07:19mrs norton sir

07:23mrs norton how do you do sir you have a present for your husband

07:28justice sir a pudding i made for my husband may i give it to him please

07:33all parcels for prisoners have to be inspected mrs norton yes sir that's what the guard said here it is

07:46i'm not very much of a cook sir but i do make a nice christmas pudding

07:53well i'm afraid i shall have this for this looks a bit still i expect it to taste just as good

08:08as well

08:20there we are

08:23mrs i did so want it to look nice of course go ahead

08:38you

08:44simmons

08:48yes sir mrs norton may see the prisoner and may i take this to him myself sir

08:53well i think we can make an exception in your case mrs norton

08:57yes you may take her along simmons yes sir thank you sir

09:01wait

09:07i'll take her my soap

09:08you have a visitor lord

09:25john

09:28i bought your christmas pudding yeah

09:30there's brandy in it and comes just the way you like it john

09:36oh you're sweet and thoughtful bess

09:39i've been looking forward to this i'm afraid it's cut up a bit norton but your wife's not

09:43responsible for that regulations you know yeah i understand is there anything else you want that

09:48i can bring you no my dear nothing legs this is all the christmas present i want

09:54thanks for letting her bring it to me warden goodbye john

10:10here an ominous cloud continued to hang over our baker street flat

10:34for all that either of us could do to dispel it

10:37it was christmas but there was still the condemned man's threat

10:42if holmes didn't make light of it how could i

10:46merry christmas sir have a very merry christmas to you thank you sir go on old girl

11:04oh it's you

11:08anything wrong no nothing

11:12i see you brought it yes well no christmas is complete on a yule log

11:18even if they do have to cut it up to fit city flats

11:23now then hans what's all this greeting me with a revolver

11:27is it norton do you believe in intuition watson

11:31what you mean uh six cents or something yes

11:37why well i was going

11:41well it doesn't matter

11:44it's this weather you know

11:49you think he's going to escape don't you

11:50what he was still in prison at four o'clock

11:55oh i see what you mean watson you mean one mustn't underestimate the resourcefulness of men like norton

12:01no naturally of course not

12:02mhm

12:06watson i'd uh take it very kindly if you could uh

12:11well clear out of here for a week or so

12:15take a room at a hotel

12:16oh why

12:17well i've i've some research work to do on uh blood types

12:23and i think i'd get through it much more quickly on my own

12:26i'll foot the bill of course

12:28nonsense

12:29all the same i wish you'd go

12:33nonsense

12:34i insist watson

12:36there's no reason at all why you should risk your life

12:41okay old man

12:43your danger is quite enough for me

12:45now not another word eh

12:48i'll uh

12:49make some tea nice

12:51not cup of tea

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18:30It took me some time out of the fog and the difficulty of getting a cab to reach Mrs Norton's flat

18:37When I arrived the police were already there making sure that Mrs Norton did not leave

18:42Of course Holmes had known they would be

18:45And I suddenly realised he had pushed me out of the flat so that I would not be exposed to danger

18:50I started back at once

19:00Robertson here Smith here

19:06They're sitting me down here to see if everything is all right

19:09All quiet

19:10Both of them up there

19:14No

19:14The doctor went after Norton's home

19:16Mr Holder's alone now

19:18Snug in bed while you stand here shivering

19:21The fog does get into one's bones

19:23Would you like a cup of tea?

19:25But off

19:26Listen I'll take over

19:27There's a cabman shelter over on the next street

19:30The tea's hot and strong

19:31Just had a cup myself

19:32Thanks

19:33And keep your eyes open

19:34They say that this Norton's a rough one

19:36I can handle him

19:38Won't be more than ten minutes

19:39Oh don't hurry

19:40Take your time

19:41Mr Holmes

20:08Yes

20:09I have a message for you from the warden sir

20:12Should I slip it under the door?

20:15It's all right

20:15I'll open the door

20:17Mr Holmes

20:29Yes

20:30Over here

20:31You can leave the message on the table there

20:34Yes sir

20:35I'm holding a gun Mr Holmes

20:41Don't move

20:43I told you I'd get you Mr Holmes

20:57Now they'll get me

20:59But I don't care

21:01I've had my revenge

21:03Ah officer

21:20This is John Norton

21:21The man you want

21:22Take him away

21:23Holmes

21:26Are you all right?

21:28Perfectly all right

21:29Thank you Watson

21:29Well I must say that Mr Norton

21:40Besides being an authority on poisons

21:42Was also a deadly shot

21:44But

21:47Well

21:48What happened?

21:49Well I was waiting here for him

21:51And when he arrived

21:52He

21:52He destroyed what he thought was me

21:54So that's why you sent me on that fool's errand

22:01Well I thought it was safer for you

22:03But you might have been killed

22:05Really Holmes

22:07You must leave this sort of thing to people who are more used to it

22:09Oh now really Watson

22:11You don't mean to say that you're

22:12Now you listen to me

22:13The next time this sort of thing happens

22:15I'm going to have you locked up for your own good

22:17The very idea

22:17I'm absolutely furious

22:19Why I

22:21I

22:22I just don't know

22:23Sometimes I think you just need a nurse

22:25Someone pass him a hacksaw

22:28I want that man

22:29It's up to you to find him

22:30I'll give you 24 hours

22:33Otherwise every god who's on duty in that wing will be dismissed

22:35Do you understand?

22:36But sir

22:37Find him

22:37Those are orders

22:38Come in Mr. Holmes

22:52Dr. Watson

22:53I've just issued an ultimatant by staff

22:59I wanted to find the man who passed not met Hacksaw

23:01Yes sir

23:03So we heard

23:04I couldn't have believed that I'd had a man working for me who could be bribed

23:08But that's the only explanation

23:09Perhaps and then again perhaps not

23:12There were some packages on this table

23:15Gifts for the prisoners

23:17Has anything arrived subsequently for Norton?

23:21Yes

23:21A pudding

23:22But I examined it myself

23:23Well that's hardly the place to hide a hacksaw, Holmes

23:26No I suppose not Watson

23:28Might we inspect the cell please?

23:31If you wish

23:32But you won't find anything there to help you

23:33This way

23:34Oh his pudding came in that

23:57Here's your answer Governor

24:03Oh come now

24:04Holmes

24:05A cardboard box with a bit of fancy string round it

24:07Who passed this to Norton?

24:09I did myself

24:10After inspecting it of course

24:12Well this is what he used to saw through the bars with

24:15That?

24:17Watch

24:18Now take a look at that

24:29Well how's that possible?

24:34What's the hardest substance known?

24:36A diamond

24:37Well this sort of string is usually made to glitter with an application of powdered glass

24:42But if a section of it is made on a stronger base with a coating of diamond dust instead

24:47Then you have a very effective cutting tool indeed

24:51And you gave it to Norton yourself Governor

24:54It's extraordinary

24:58Not extraordinary at all my dear Watson

25:01Really quite ordinary

25:02After all

25:05Diamond dust has been cutting steel for a good many years

25:09Shall we go?

25:12Oh Merry Christmas Governor

25:17Of course

25:20Merry Christmas Dr. Holmes

25:22Mr.

25:23Mr. Holmes

25:25Dr. Watson

25:26A very Merry Christmas

25:28Mr. Holmes

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