Ep 1. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a British television series about the famous detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The series first aired in 1984 and starred Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, alongside David Burke and later Edward Hardwicke as his faithful friend and colleague, Dr. John Watson. The third season of the show featured 4 episodes, and the first of these is titled "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax."

The episode opens with Lady Frances Carfax contacting Holmes to ask for his help in escaping the clutches of her possessive companion, Miss Dobney. Lady Carfax explains that she has inherited some money and wants to travel independently to avoid Miss Dobney's interference. Holmes agrees to help her and advises her to take a steamer to Constantinople, where he will meet her to personally ensure her safety and assist in arranging a safe passage to America.

However, when Holmes arrives in Constantinople, he discovers that Lady Carfax has disappeared. He begins his investigation into her disappearance, uncovering information about her past and various potential suspects who might have played a role in her vanishing.

As the investigation ensues, a parallel story emerges involving a man named Carruthers and his ill-fated encounter with a seemingly charming and mysterious woman named Madame Scherrer. Holmes and Watson attempt to piece together the two puzzles, eventually leading them to a dramatic climax in Switzerland, where all is finally revealed.

Overall, "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" offers up classic Sherlock Holmes intrigue, with a complex plot and plenty of opportunity for the famous detective to showcase his deductive skills. The episode is a must-see for fans of the series and the character, and is a fine example of the top-notch storytelling and acting that made The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes such a beloved and enduring classic.