1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The stories of Sherlock Holmes was a very well produced South African Radio show which delivered 50 episodes. The stories and the acting are great. Enjoy! Baselton Estate  Length: ~22 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary: Holmes and Watson are summoned to the rural property known as Baselton Estate, where a series of troubling events has unsettled the household. A member of the estate's family or staff is in some form of danger, and the situation involves suspicious circumstances that suggest foul play rather than misfortune. Holmes quickly senses that the outward appearance of a domestic or financial dispute masks a deeper scheme. As he interviews the estate's residents and examines the grounds, he uncovers hidden motives, concealed relationships, and a pattern of behavior pointing toward a calculated crime. The case builds toward a confrontation in which Holmes exposes the culprit's plan and restores order to the estate.   🪶 The Grey Goose   Length: ~22 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary: Holmes and Watson investigate a case centered around a mysterious figure or object known as The Grey Goose. The story begins with an unusual incident—either a theft, disappearance, or attack—that seems trivial at first glance but carries hidden significance. As Holmes follows the trail, he discovers that "The Grey Goose" is the key to a larger criminal operation involving deception, coded messages, or smuggling. The investigation leads the pair through London's underbelly, where Holmes pieces together clues that others have overlooked. The climax reveals the true identity or purpose of The Grey Goose, exposing the mastermind behind the scheme and preventing a more serious crime.  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was 1887 and all of England was excited to welcome Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Extravaganza to London- especially Queen Victoria, who was given a special area in the stands from which she could enjoy the show.  When Cody received a bomb threat he called on Sherlock Holmes to determine the validity of the threat. What happened wasn't revealed to the public until years later when Watson released his story with permission from the Royal Family.   Cody's troup sea voyage to London (my ispiration for this story titled "The Wild West At Sea' ) now at 1001 Stories From The Old West:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213865 The Queen's Shadow —When Sherlock Holmes Saved The Queen in 1887 Series: 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narration: Dr. John H. Watson A Sherlock Holmes pastiche written and performed by J.R. Hagadorn 3/08/26 Summary: In this newly uncovered memoir, Dr. Watson recounts a secret mission he and Sherlock Holmes undertook during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. Invited by the Prince of Wales to a private preview of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Holmes and Watson soon discover a Fenian plot to assassinate the Queen during her visit to the Exhibition. With the help of the Baker Street Irregulars — and at great personal risk — they foil the attack in a dramatic confrontation behind the royal pavilion. The affair is buried under royal secrecy, but weeks later, Holmes and Watson receive the Victoria Cross in a private audience with the Queen. Watson closes with a touching remembrance of Annie Oakley and a letter she sent him in 1918, recalling her famous shot at Kaiser Wilhelm. Highlights: •     Watson's vivid description of Jubilee‑era London •     Behind‑the‑scenes look at Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show •     Annie Oakley's marksmanship and her encounter with Kaiser Wilhelm •     A tense assassination plot involving a disguised food cart •     Holmes's infiltration of a Fenian hideout •     Watson wounded in the line of duty •     A private royal audience and the awarding of the Victoria Cross •     Watson's reflective 1918 framing device Themes: Loyalty, secrecy, courage, historical memory, and the unseen work of those who protect the Crown.

 The Missing Inventor   Length: ~24 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary Holmes and Watson are called in when a brilliant but reclusive inventor suddenly disappears under circumstances that suggest more than a simple vanishing. The man's workshop contains half‑finished devices, scattered notes, and signs of a struggle—or perhaps a staged one. His latest creation, rumored to be of great commercial or military value, becomes the focal point of the investigation. Holmes quickly realizes that several parties had motives to abduct or silence the inventor: business rivals, government agents, or even someone within his own household. By reconstructing the inventor's final hours and deciphering the meaning behind his cryptic technical notes, Holmes uncovers a plot driven by greed and betrayal. The case resolves with the inventor's fate revealed and the true culprit exposed through Holmes's methodical reasoning. Tone & Style This is a classic "disappearance with scientific intrigue" story—tight, suspenseful, and centered on Holmes's ability to read both human motives and technical clues. 👦 The Eldest Son   Length: ~22–24 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary Holmes and Watson are drawn into a family crisis when the eldest son of a prominent household becomes entangled in a crime that threatens to ruin both his reputation and his family's standing. The young man is either accused of theft, implicated in a violent incident, or connected to a scandal that appears damning on the surface. Holmes senses immediately that the evidence has been arranged too neatly. As he interviews family members and examines the household's internal tensions—inheritance disputes, jealous siblings, or a concealed romantic entanglement—he uncovers a web of motives that point away from the accused son. The investigation reveals a carefully orchestrated attempt to frame him, often by someone who stands to gain from his downfall. Holmes's reconstruction of the true sequence of events clears the young man's name and exposes the real perpetrator, restoring order to a family on the brink of collapse. !  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 The Auction of the Oxford Crown   Length: ~28 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary Holmes and Watson become involved in a curious affair surrounding the planned auction of a rare and valuable artifact known as the Oxford Crown. The sale attracts collectors, opportunists, and unsavory characters, each with their own motives for wanting the piece. When irregularities arise—either a theft, a forged item, or suspicious behavior among the bidders—Holmes recognizes that the auction is merely the stage for a deeper criminal scheme. As the tension builds, Holmes uncovers hidden alliances, financial deceit, and a plot designed to manipulate the outcome of the auction for personal gain. His deductions expose the culprit's strategy and restore order before the prized item can be lost, stolen, or fraudulently exchanged.   🧩 A Matter of Deduction  Length: ~24 minutes Starring: Graham Armitage (Holmes), Kerry Jordan (Watson) Summary Holmes and Watson are drawn into a case that hinges entirely on the precision of Holmes's reasoning. A puzzling incident—likely involving a crime with no obvious suspect or motive—forces Holmes to rely on the smallest details: a misplaced object, an inconsistent statement, or a physical clue that others have overlooked. As the investigation unfolds, Holmes demonstrates the full range of his analytical method, eliminating impossibilities and reconstructing the truth from fragments. The case becomes a showcase of his intellectual discipline, culminating in a revelation that seems astonishing to everyone except Holmes himself.  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Night Before Christmas Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Summary: While Dr. Watson is preparing to play Santa Claus for Mrs. Hudson's nieces, Holmes receives an urgent visit from an old friend, Lord Woodham. Woodham has received a blackmail note threatening that the valuable jewels and bank notes he intends to give his relatives will "disappear" unless he pays £5,000. Holmes recognizes the handwriting as that of his nemesis, Professor Moriarty (or a criminal associate named Mariotti, depending on the transcription). To catch the culprit, Holmes infiltrates Woodham's Christmas party disguised as Father Christmas, leading to a confrontation with the mastermind behind the scheme. The story was inspired by elements of the Conan Doyle story "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle".  The Case of the Double Zero Original Air Date: November 19, 1945 Summary: Set in a casino in the South of France, this mystery involves the suspicious deaths of two local gamblers. Holmes and Watson investigate the "double zero" at the roulette table, which seems to be at the center of a deadly game of chance and murder. While the script was an original creation for the radio show, it was noted as being inspired by an incident from the first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet.

Full‑Episode Summary (No Spoilers) In this immersive four‑part Sherlock Holmes adventure, we follow Holmes and Watson as they investigate the Whitechapel murders using real names, dates, and locations drawn directly from the historical Jack the Ripper case. The story begins in London in the autumn of 1888, when Inspector Abberline calls upon Holmes to examine the brutal killings of Mary Ann Nichols and Annie Chapman. Holmes quickly identifies surgical precision in the wounds — a detail overlooked by the authorities — and begins constructing a psychological profile of a killer with medical knowledge, anatomical obsession, and a deep hatred of women. As the press fuels public panic and Scotland Yard chases false leads, Holmes and Watson descend into the warrens of Whitechapel, uncovering coded messages, abandoned rooms, and a shadowy figure who seems to anticipate their every move. Their investigation leads them to the eerie halls of the Whitechapel Rd Wax Museum, where a taunting clue suggests the killer is watching them from within the fog of London itself. When Dr. Francis Tumblety — a real historical suspect — is arrested for indecency and later skips bail under an assumed name, Holmes becomes convinced the man is connected to the murders. After learning that Tumblety has fled to France and booked passage to New York, Holmes and Watson follow him across the Atlantic. In Manhattan, they encounter the real‑life figures of Chief Inspector Thomas Byrnes and his detectives, who doubt Tumblety's guilt even as they track his movements through the city. Holmes and Watson shadow him through the winter streets, leading to a tense late‑night confrontation in the fog near the river. What follows tests Holmes's restraint, leaves Watson wounded, and forces the pair to confront the possibility that justice may slip through their fingers. Back at Tumblety's boarding house, a locked trunk and a vanished suspect deepen the mystery — and leave Holmes with a truth he may never be able to prove. This episode blends Conan Doyle's world with the real chronology of the Ripper saga, weaving historical detail into a gripping, atmospheric chase that spans two continents. This Sherlock Holmes pastiche was created and narrated by Jon Hagadorn with true appreciation for Arthur Conan Doyle's characters and legacy, as found at my podcast 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories and the Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.   Our website acceprs reviews and comments at www.bestof1001stories.com.

Link to 'Marie' by H. Rider Haggard at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age: https://www.bestof1001stories.com/show/1001storiesfromthegildedage/marie-by-h-rider-haggard-chap-1/ In Chapter 1 of "The Great Boer War", titled "The Boer Nations," Arthur Conan Doyle explores the historical and cultural origins of the Boer people to explain why they became such formidable opponents for the British Empire.  Key Summary Points  The Ancestry of the Boer: Doyle describes the Boers as a "rugged, virile, unconquerable" race. He attributes their character to a mix of Dutch settlers (who famously resisted Spain) and French Huguenots (who fled religious persecution). Environmental Conditioning: For seven generations, these settlers lived in a harsh African landscape, fighting "savage men and ferocious beasts". This lifestyle developed their world-class skills in horsemanship and marksmanship, which later became critical military advantages. Religious and Patriotic Zeal: Their identity was further solidified by a "dour fatalistic Old Testament religion" and an intense, consuming patriotism. Historical Friction with Britain: Doyle identifies early tensions starting with the British takeover of the Cape Colony in 1814. A primary source of conflict was the British government's role as a "protector of the native servants," which clashed with the Boers' slaveholding practices. The Slachter's Nek Incident: He highlights the 1815 execution of five Dutch farmers after a rebellion triggered by the arrest of a farmer for maltreating a slave. Doyle notes that while a race can forget the victims of a battlefield, they never forget the "victims of the scaffold". The Great Trek: Discontent with British rule and the abolition of slavery led to the "Great Trek". Thousands of Boers moved inland to the "bare pastures of the upland veldt" to establish their own republics, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, away from British "civilised rule".  Historical Context for Your Episode Doyle wrote this work in 1900 while serving as a volunteer doctor during the conflict. His goal was to provide a "thorough account" of the war's causes and early battles based on eyewitness accounts from his patients.     

Sherlock Holmes investigates the death of a nobleman which is tied in to a mysterious ghost who haunts an English castle. This is one of the hard to find episodes of 'The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ' from John Stanley and Ian Martin (1948)

Tonight we step back to Jan 18, 1986 for a unique production that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, The Mystery of the Reluctant Storyteller, written by Derek Wilson and directed by Brian Miller.In this drama, Holmes and Watson discuss their creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, exploring his accomplishments,his misses, and the time when Doyle wanteed to kill off his famous detective so he could get to more serious work.  This is a well acted, well written that you'lll want to enjoy again and again.  This was aired by BBC4 Radio in 1986. You can catch over 100 of my narrated ACD short story and Sherlock Holmes adventures at one place in addition to my 1001 Sherlodck Holmes podcast, and thats at www.bestof1001stories.com.

Jon Hagadorn narrates this adventure in which Holmes and Watson solve the case of a mysterious tenant who is frightening an older landlady who comes to Holmes for help. In the process of finding out who the tenant is, Holmes joins forces with Scotland Yard and The Pinkerton Detective Agency,  

Continuing the 1946 season of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, here are the summaries for the next two episodes you mentioned. Both featured Tom Conway as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Watson. The Singular Affair of the Coptic Compass Original Air Date: December 7, 1946 Summary: Sherlock Holmes returns to his lodgings to find a bizarre collection of items: a railway ticket, a Coptic compass, a half-eaten apple, and a naked corpse. The Mystery: The crime appears designed to frame Holmes or at least cause him extreme professional embarrassment and lead to his arrest by Scotland Yard. The Villain: The episode serves as a battle of wits against his ultimate nemesis, Professor Moriarty, who planted the murder specifically to distract Holmes while he attempted to steal a priceless jewel. The Adventure of the Grand Old Man Original Air Date: December 21, 1946 Summary: Holmes is hired to protect an elderly, dying playwright—the "Grand Old Man" of the title. The Mystery: The playwright is in danger of being murdered before he can fulfill a final wish: finding the living relatives of a man from whom he had stolen a play years earlier. Note: Although an original radio script, the story was loosely inspired by elements from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Sig  

Both episodes originally aired in 1946 and featured Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson, following Basil Rathbone's departure from the series. The Adventure of the Black Angus Original Air Date: October 19, 1946 Summary: A young woman, a jilted bride-to-be, hires Holmes to investigate why her fiancé—the son of a Scottish Lord—suddenly broke off their engagement without explanation. Holmes and Watson travel to the Scottish Highlands, where they find themselves entangled in a mystery steeped in local folklore. The case involves an ancient family curse and terrifying rumors of werewolves stalking the moors. Note: While an original script for radio, it was loosely inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire." The Adventure of the Dying Schoolboys Original Air Date: November 9, 1946 (sometimes titled "The Singular Affair of the Dying Schoolboys") Summary: Holmes and Watson are summoned to an exclusive, elite boarding school for boys to investigate a disturbing string of deaths among the students. The school is run by an eccentric doctor, and the man who hires Holmes—the brother of one of the deceased boys—suspects foul play rather than natural illness. Holmes must navigate the secretive environment of the academy to uncover the true cause behind the mysterious fatalities. Note: The script for this episode was penned by the famous mystery/sci-fi writing duo Anthony Boucher and Denis Green. Catch all of our 1001 stories shows at www.bestof1001stories.com

  "The Indiscretion of Mr. Edwards" is an original radio play from The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, first broadcast on February 4, 1946. The plot involves Holmes investigating the murder of a French circus performer who was involved with a member of the British Royal Family traveling incognito Get all of our shows at one website: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two great episodes of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Nigel Bruce and Basil RathboneIn the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, these episodes aired during the mid-1940s and reflect the show's blend of original scripts and classic adaptations.  The Fifth of November  Original Air Date: November 5, 1945 This episode, also known as "The Gunpowder Plot", was written by Anthony Boucher and originally broadcast on Guy Fawkes Day.  The Client: A man named James Stuart visits Baker Street, fearing his cousin, Guy Falkenberry, plans to murder him by blowing him up. The Plot: The case is steeped in the history of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Stuart is a descendant of the royal family targeted by the original plot, and the modern threat seems to be a symbolic reenactment. The Mystery: Holmes must determine if the threat is a genuine terrorist plot or a personal vendetta masked by historical pageantry. The episode is noted for being an original story inspired by elements of the Conan Doyle story "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".  The Speckled Band  Original Air Date: November 12, 1945 This episode is a faithful radio adaptation of one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous locked-room mysteries.  The Client: Helen Stoner seeks Holmes's help after being forced to move into the bedroom where her sister, Julia, died under mysterious circumstances two years prior. The Clues: Julia's dying words were "the speckled band". Holmes discovers several anomalies in the room: a bed bolted to the floor, a dummy bell-rope, and a ventilator that leads to the room of their violent stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott. The Resolution: During a night vigil, Holmes discovers the "band" is a venomous swamp adder. Roylott had been sending the snake through the ventilator to murder his stepdaughters to prevent them from marrying and taking their inheritance. Holmes strikes the snake, driving it back through the vent where it kills Roylott instead.  Get all of our shows at one website: bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The Terrifying Cats" and "The Submarine Caves" are episodes of the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which originally starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. These episodes often featured original scripts by Anthony Boucher and Denis Green rather than direct adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.  The Terrifying Cats Original Air Date: February 25, 1946  In this episode, Holmes is approached by an American opera singer who has a paralyzing, deadly fear of cats. The case evolves into a murder investigation when the singer is accused of a crime in Rome. Holmes and Watson must travel to Italy to exonerate the singer and uncover the truth behind the sinister forces at play.  Key Plot Points: The client suffers from an intense phobia of felines. Holmes and Watson journey to Rome to solve the mystery. The investigation involves exonerating the opera singer of a murder charge.  The Submarine Caves Original Air Date: March 4, 1946  Set in the summer of 1896, Holmes and Watson travel to the Island of Garth (referred to in some records as the Island of G), a small, independent territory in the English Channel. Their official, public reason for visiting is a bizarre diplomatic tradition: accepting an annual ceremonial pound of butter on behalf of the British Crown.  The Hidden Threat: The island contains a massive interior cavern accessible only through underwater channels. This makes it a strategically vital natural harbor and dry dock for a submarine fleet. The Mystery: Upon arrival, they discover the island's ruler, Martha Horn (known as Mother Horn), has died suddenly. Holmes suspects poisoning due to a "silly grin" on her face. The Conflict: Holmes must contend with the island's housekeeper, Mrs. Reeves, who exerts a suspicious amount of control over the new heir, Christopher Horn. The Resolution: Holmes uncovers a German-linked espionage plot involving Dr. Oberwald and Mrs. Reeves. They intended to use the island as a secret submarine base, threatening the security of the British Isles.  Next Step: Would you like me to find more details on other episodes Get all of our shows at one website:www.bestof1001stories REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories of Sherlock Holmes ran on South African 'Springbok Radio' in the early 1980's. It starred Graham Armitage as Sherlock and Kerry Jordan as Watson. Watson is no longer the bumbling mumbling Watson of Nigel Bruce. The stories do not attempt to stick to the original Conan Doyle canon.  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murder Beyond the Mountains (Original Air Date: January 14, 1946) Set during the period when the world believed Sherlock Holmes was dead, this episode follows Holmes (disguised as the Norwegian explorer Sigerson) as he treks through the Himalayas. While seeking passage to Tibet, he is rescued from a blizzard by a missionary and becomes embroiled in a high-stakes power struggle involving a local Chinese governor and imperial diplomats. When the governor is murdered, Holmes must solve the crime to secure his own safety and continue his journey to meet the Dalai Lama. The Telltale Pigeon Feathers (Original Air Date: January 21, 1946) Inspired by Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter," this original radio script features Holmes and Watson investigating a mysterious case where pigeon feathers serve as a critical clue. The story involves a peculiar kidnapping and a series of cryptic events that require Holmes's sharpest deductive skills to untangle. It is noted for its fast-paced plot and was one of many original scripts written by the team of Anthony Boucher and Denis Green.        Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was a popular American radio series that aired from 1939 to 1950, primarily starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. The show followed a framing device where a retired Watson, living in California, would share stories of his past cases with a weekly guest. While some episodes were direct adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories, many others were original scripts written specifically for the radio.  Episode Summaries Murder in the Casbah (Original Air Date: December 3, 1945) Holmes and Watson travel to North Africa to search for an Englishman named Douglas Milton, who fled Britain years prior after being wrongly accused of murder. Milton is now the heir to a noble title, but he is hiding in the lawless Casbah of Algiers, where he has joined the Foreign Legion. The detectives must navigate a web of mystery involving a beautiful woman and criminal elements to clear his name and secure his inheritance. A Scandal in Bohemia (Original Air Date: December 10, 1945) In this adaptation of the famous short story, the King of Bohemia hires Holmes to retrieve a compromising photograph from Irene Adler, an opera singer with whom the King once had an affair. The King fears Adler will use the photo to ruin his upcoming royal marriage. Despite using elaborate disguises and a staged fire to locate the photo, Holmes is ultimately outwitted by Adler, who discovers his ruse and flees with her new husband—though she leaves a letter promising never to use the photo against the King New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!  Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce take us on another great Sherlock Holmes Adventure sponsored by Petri Wines. "The Great Gandolfo" is an episode of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes radio series, which aired on October 22, 1945, starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. It was written by Anthony Boucher and Denis Green, and while not an original Arthur Conan Doyle story, it was inspired by "The Adventure of the Second Stain" (1904).  Summary: The Setup: The episode, sponsored by Petri Wine, begins with Dr. Watson sharing a tale of a case involving a "great" figure, though not in the way one might expect. The Case: Holmes and Watson are involved in a mystery centered on a character named "The Great Gandolfo". Plotline: The narrative involves a tense situation revolving around a missing item, drawing thematic inspiration from "The Adventure of the Second Stain," where a missing document threatens national security. The plot, characteristic of the series, is fast-paced, involving wit and, at times, more humorous elements than the original canon. Context: The show was a popular wartime radio drama, featuring the classic duo of a high-strung Holmes and a genial Watson, with original narrations and commercials.  The episode is part of the 6th season of the series' run on the Mutual Network.  New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us!   REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Join host Gizelle Erickson every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm ET at 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Podcast as she introduces the nuances of every episode of America's favorite vigilante radio serial 'The Shadow' as Lamont Cranston and his sexy sidekick Margot Lane bring all the lowlifes and sleazeballs who never thought they would be punished to justice. Take the Shadow challenge and listen to the first five episodes like I did to really get an understanding of the show and you'll be a fan!   Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-chiller-lovecraft-stories/id1516332327 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5P4hV28LgpG89dRNMfSDKJ