When Peter Cushing took over for Douglas Wilmer in the BBC SHERLOCK HOLMES series, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" was slated as the only 2-parter of his 16 episodes, 3rd and 4th to be broadcast (Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 1968, completed July 22). Since he had essayed the part of Holmes in Hammer's 1958 version of "Hound," the main intrigue of this presentation is seeing him navigate the well worn storyline for a second time, his frequent use of props always engaging, in particular the ever present magnifying glass. Nigel Stock returns to play Dr. Watson, less a buffoon than Nigel Bruce but not as forceful as Andre Morell, carrying on without Holmes by the midway point, Cushing not seen again until part 2. Unfortunately, the considerably lower budget is plainly obvious, and the assembled actors incapable of producing any excitement during this installment, Philip Bond as Stapleton and David Leland as Dr. Mortimer looking very much alike in their choice of eyeglasses. As Sir Henry, Gary Raymond would never make anyone forget Christopher Lee, but Gabriella Licudi at least makes for a fetching sister for Stapleton. No sight of any hound apart from a small spaniel, just occasional howls and a growl or two to break up the tedium.