The Springbok Radio series The Stories of Sherlock Holmes was a South African radio drama that aired from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. The show was a notable part of the legacy of Springbok Radio, a major commercial station in South Africa at the time.

Airing Period: The series ran between 1979/1980 and 1985. Springbok Radio itself ceased broadcasting in 1985.
Cast: Sherlock Holmes was played by Graham Armitage, and Dr. Watson was portrayed by Kerry Jordan. Jordan's portrayal of Watson was noted as not being the "bumbling" type seen in some other adaptations (such as the Nigel Bruce version).
Production: The episodes were produced by Michael Silver in Johannesburg.
Format: The series consisted of an estimated 47 to 50 episodes, each approximately 20-30 minutes long. They were typically broadcast on Sunday evenings at 6 PM.
Content: The stories were original works or loose adaptations, and did not strictly adhere to the original Arthur Conan Doyle canon.
Though less known globally than the BBC or American productions, the series remains an interesting part of Sherlock Holmes radio history. Some episodes are available for listening on platforms like the Internet Archive and various podcast services.

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The Stories of Sherlock Holmes was a South African radio show series of 47 or 50 episodes, produced by Michael Silver and aired on Springbok Radio (Johannesburg, South Africa) between 1979/1980 and 1985, starring Graham Armitage as Sherlock Holmes and Kerry Jordan as Dr. Watson. The episodes were around 20-30 minutes each and broadcasted on Sunday evenings at 6pm.

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