Peter Cushing (Star Wars) had already starred as Sherlock Holmes in Hammer's movie The Hound of the Baskervilles when, in 1968, he replaced Douglas Wilmer as Conan Doyle's great detective in the BBC television series. Cushing immediately fashioned his own portrayal of the illustrious figure and is credited with bringing a great authenticity to the role. This 3-disc DVD set contains the only surviving episodes from the classic BBC series, encompassing Conan Doyle's greatest mysteries.