The Boscombe Valley Mystery is an enjoyable enough episode, but I don't consider it among the best of the Sherlock Holmes episodes. The story does feel cobbled together sometimes but it is at least interesting. The adaptation is however unevenly paced at times, with some scenes in the middle feeling a little saggy, and the omission of the clue that has been pointed out previously was disappointing as that could have added to the mystery more. The episode however is beautifully shot with evocative period recreation, and the music sets an appropriately haunting atmosphere. The script and direction are mostly solid, Jeremy Brett(even if you can see him visibly ailing at times) and Edward Hardwicke are excellent and Peter Vaughan also plays his role perfectly. All in all, I enjoyed it but something was missing to make it even more than that. 7/10 Bethany Cox