Adaptations of Sherlock Holmes faithful adherence to the original characterization. One famous radio appearance starred Orson Welles as Sherlock Holmes in an adaptation of one of William Gillette's plays. This was broadcast in September 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theater on the Air" series on CBS Radio. Throughout the early 1940s on American Radio, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce performed as Holmes and Watson, respectively, in several series of canonical and original Sherlock Holmes stories on "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" radio show. These broadcasts were loosely based on Doyle's cases. When Rathbone finally departed the role before the 1947 season, Tom
John Le Mesurier on stage, radio, screen and record John Le Mesurier on stage, radio, screen and record John Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 191215 November 1983) was an English actor who performed in many mediums of light entertainment, including film, radio and theatre. Le Mesurier's career spanned from 1934 until his death in 1983. He is best remembered for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC situation comedy "Dad's Army", between 1968 and 1977. Le Mesurier made his professional stage debut in September 1934 in "Dangerous Corner" at the Palladium Theatre in Edinburgh under his birth name, and appeared on television