Character Albert Bates Wikipedia: Albert Bates (link not verified) 1982 ◢ Played by Brian Orrell 4 times on Television in 'Young Sherlock: The Mystery of the Manor House'. 14 Nov 1982:'The Riddle of the Dummies' 21 Nov 1982:'A Singular Thorn' 28 Nov 1982:'The Glasscutter's Hand' 28 Nov 1982:'The Woman in Black'