Episodes

  • The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle
    Oct 12 2024
    Thank you to Gavin Critchley for sponsoring this episode. In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet. As the detective's brilliant career reaches its zenith, a sinister presence emerges from the criminal underworld—Professor James Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. With the stakes higher than ever before, Holmes and Watson embark on a perilous journey across Europe, leading to a fateful confrontation at the edge of the Reichenbach Falls. Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Final Problem" pits the world's foremost detective against his intellectual equal in a battle of wits that will test the limits of reason, loyalty, and sacrifice. This is Holmes as you've never heard him before—vulnerable, hunted, and all too human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Murder! by Arnold Bennett - 1927

    Murder! by Arnold Bennett - 1927
    Oct 12 2024
    Arnold Bennett's "Murder!" is a thought-provoking subversion of the classic detective story. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, this tale delves into the murky waters of morality and justice, challenging readers to question their preconceptions about right and wrong. Bennett skilfully weaves a narrative that goes beyond the simple question of 'whodunit', instead inviting us to grapple with the ethical implications of actions taken in the name of protection. As the story unfolds, we are confronted with the limitations of conventional justice and the complexities of human nature. With its nuanced exploration of moral ambiguity, "Murder!" remains as relevant and engaging today as it was upon its publication in 1927, offering a reading experience that lingers long after the final page is turned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Adventure of the Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Adventure of the Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle
    Oct 5 2024
    In a quiet university town, Sherlock Holmes confronts a crime that threatens to destroy more than just academic reputations. As he investigates the theft of crucial examination papers, Holmes uncovers a web of ambition, desperation, and long-buried secrets. With each clue—a scrap of clay, a peculiar pencil, a torn leather surface—the great detective inches closer to a truth that will challenge his notions of justice and redemption. In "The Adventure of the Three Students," Holmes must solve not just a crime, but a moral conundrum that strikes at the heart of privilege, integrity, and the price of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Chapters 23-27

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Chapters 23-27
    Sep 28 2024
    The final part of the serialization of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Chapters 19-22

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Chapters 19-22
    Sep 21 2024
    The. Murder or Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. The penultimate episode! Things are hotting up and you can almost guess whodunnit. Only Poirot knows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Chap 14-18)

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Chap 14-18)
    Sep 14 2024
    The Murder of Roger Acrkoyd, Chapters 14-18. A slightly longer one this week as I'm trying to finish the serialisation. Even so, I reckon we have 2 weeks left after this. In any case, Chapter 16 the Mah Jong game is one of Christie's finest - a tour de force of wit and comic characterisation. She really was great. But I'd listen to Chapter 1 first. Scroll back in the weeks to find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
    Sep 10 2024
    In the heart of the eerie moors, a sinister legend lurks, shrouded in mystery and fear. Join the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his trusty companion Dr. Watson on a treacherous journey to unravel the chilling secrets of the cursed Baskerville family. Will they conquer the malevolent forces that haunt the night, or will they fall prey to the legendary hound? Find out in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's gripping tale of suspense and deduction, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. This is a corrected version as the previous audio version had glitches in it. Please enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 hrs and 43 mins
  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Chapters 11-13

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Chapters 11-13
    Sep 7 2024
    Our fourth installment of this very clever and witty story. Please listen to them in order if you want to hear it as Dame Agatha intended. But of course, the choice is yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins