Sherlock Holmes

Jessie Hooper hires Holmes to investigate the disappearance of her husband, William, who vanished without a trace. Working alongside Lestrade’s cousin, MacDougal from Glasgow, Holmes uncovers the grim reality that William has been found hanged, confirming the worst fears in the case.

The Case of the Jolly Hangman is presented as a programme in the form of a single episode. It falls squarely within the genre of a scripted mystery, offering viewers a compact, self‑contained story centred on the famed detective Holmes. The narrative begins when Jessie Hooper approaches Holmes, seeking his expertise to locate her husband, William, who has mysteriously disappeared. She is desperate for answers, and Holmes, ever the professional, agrees to take on the case, setting the investigation in motion. Assistance arrives in the shape of MacDougal, a cousin of Inspector Lestrade who hails from Glasgow. MacDougal’s local knowledge and connection to Lestrade prove valuable as he works alongside Holmes, helping to trace William’s last known movements and piece together the scant clues that surface during their search. Their combined efforts eventually lead to a grim revelation: William is discovered hanging, confirming the worst fears of his wife and the investigators. The episode concludes with the somber finding, leaving the audience to contemplate the tragic end to what began as a routine missing‑person enquiry.