Sherlock Holmes Alone
Even the world's greatest detective has to retire at some point. Sherlock Holmes has done just that. He has decided to wind down and settle down in a cozy and somewhat lonely villa in Sussex near the village of Fulworth. He has given up entirely to that soothing life of Nature for which he had so often yearned during the long years spent amid the gloom of London. Holmes, his housekeeper and his bees have the estate all to themselves. Yes, the super sleuth has become a bee keeper! He spends his days caring for his buzzing charges, walking along the ch...
Season II - Episode III - Silver Blaze
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A champion vanishes, a trainer lies dead on the moor, and everyone points at the obvious suspect. We take you to Dartmoor, where small, stubborn facts outlast the noise: a plate of curried mutton that can hide bitterness, a watchdog that refuses to bark, and a set of hoofprints that trace a horse’s instincts better than any witness ever could. From the first telegram to the last stride at the Wessex Cup, we walk through each decisive turn and show how the case hinges on details most would overlook.
Along the wa...
Season II Episode II - The Speckled Band
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Season II Episode I - The Beryl Corronet
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A frantic knock on Baker Street, a banker pale with dread, and a national treasure bent out of shape. From the first breathless minutes, we’re plunged into a winter puzzle where honour, love, and greed all claim the truth. Alexander Holder brings Holmes a problem that could ignite a public scandal: the Beryl Coronet is damaged and three priceless stones are gone. Worse yet, his son was found with the coronet in his hands. The police see an open-and-shut theft. Holmes sees a story that doesn’t add up.
We walk the...
Episode XII - The Cardboard Box
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Sun beats on Baker Street, the paper is dull, and then a small box arrives in Croydon filled with rough salt and two freshly severed ears. That jolt pulls us from a lazy August into one of the most unsettling puzzles we’ve ever worked through: a message posted from Belfast, a name misaddressed by a single initial, and ordinary details that refuse to stay ordinary. Coffee in the wrapping, tar in the twine, a sailor’s knot tied neat—each clue shifts the light until the picture sharpens into something far darker than a “stu...
Episode XI - The Boscomb Valley Mystery
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A man lies dead by a quiet pool, a son stands accused, and the village is certain the case is closed. We step onto the platform with a telegram in hand and a question in mind: what if the obvious story is the wrong one? From the first “cooee” echo to the last whisper of “a rat,” we track how tiny details can overturn a perfect narrative.
We walk you through Holmes’s chain of reasoning as he reads the ground like a book: square-toed prints that come and go, a right-sided limp, the...
Episode X - The Sussex Vampire
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A letter arrives with a single electrifying word—vampires—and the trail leads us to a crumbling Sussex farmhouse where fear thrives in the gaps between what we see and what we think we see. We step through heavy oak doors, past Tudor chimneys and South American weapons, into a home split between legend and reason: a baby with a bright red wound, a mother shunned as monstrous, and a father unravelled by doubt.
We walk carefully with Holmes as he strips away the theatre of superstition and reads what the room itse...
Episode IX - The Veiled Lodger
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Episode VIII - The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual
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Episode VII - The Gloria Scott
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Episode VI - A Case of Identity
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Step into the world of Victorian London as we unravel a spellbinding narrative about love, deceit, and the complexities of human relationships. In this gripping episode, we tell the story of Miss Mary Sutherland, a young woman whose idyllic engagement to Mr. Hosmer Angel unfolds into a mystery full of heartache and intrigue.
Miss Sutherland seeks the help of the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes when her fiancé mysteriously vanishes on what should have been their wedding day. A rich tapestry of storytelling unfolds as Holmes delves deep into the circumstances surrounding the e...
Episode V - The Red-Headed League
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Step into the captivating world of Sherlock Holmes as we delve into the mysterious case of the Red-Headed League. This episode takes you on an intriguing journey, beginning with Mr. Jabez Wilson, a pawnbroker with a head of fiery red hair. After discovering a strange advertisement seeking red-headed men for an exceptionally unusual job, Wilson finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue that has far-reaching consequences, not just for him, but for all involved.
As the case unfolds, listeners will experience Holmes's trademark deductive reasoning at work. From identifying key details...
Episode IV - Alone in Sussex: The Mystery of the Lion's Mane
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Could the unexpected and tragic demise of Fitzroy Macpherson, marked by mysterious red lines and his cryptic last words, "the Lion's Mane," be more than a mere accident? Follow the riveting investigation led by Sherlock Holmes as he comes out of retirement to uncover the truth behind this perplexing case. As Holmes and his companion Harold Stackhurst witness the enigmatic turn of events, they are plunged into a world of secrets and suspicion in the quaint village of Fullworth.
Journey with us through a tangled web of relationships and motives, where the...
Episode III - Alone with the Crooked Man
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Could a single name uttered in an argument hold the key to unlocking a mystery over a century old? This episode takes listeners on an exploration of the puzzling case of Colonel James Barclay's death in the early 1890s. Colonel Barclay's life appeared idyllic with his wife, Nancy Devoy, until an evening shattered by a quarrel and a mysterious utterance of the name "David." We examine the curious disappearance of a door key, baffling footprints, and the presence of an unusual animal, all of which suggest that a third party may have played a...
Episode II - Alone With the Woman: A Scandal In Bohemia
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What happens when the world's greatest detective meets his intellectual match? Join us as we unravel the captivating tale of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, the woman who managed to outsmart him and earn his profound respect. This episode promises to reveal the depths of Holmes's admiration for Adler, a woman who defies his perception of logic and emotion, becoming an enigma in his otherwise calculated world. Discover the intricacies of their relationship, set against the backdrop of Holmes's solitary life at Baker Street amidst a vibrant tapestry woven with tales of mystery and...
Episode I - Alone at Christmas: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
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What if a forgotten hat and a Christmas goose held the key to unraveling a high-stakes mystery? Join us as we explore the frosty streets of post-Christmas London alongside the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. We'll uncover the curious case of the Blue Carbuncle, a precious gem hidden in the most unexpected of places. Holmes's razor-sharp deductions and a colorful array of London characters create a tapestry of intrigue that proves even the simplest of objects can lead to profound revelations.
Listeners will be captivated by the clever...
