Tonight, you’ll hear the first part of a new Sherlock Holmes story The Hasty Holiday.
This is written by long-time contributor Gillian, who writes these stories under Mabel Swift. The story is here.
Holmes and Dr Watson receive a visit from a client who is concerned about the welfare of her sister, Miss Dorothy Davenport, who left London suddenly and ... Show More
Sep 1
Charles Dickens: The Child's Story
Tonight, I am reading the Child's Story by Charles Dickens. Originally published in the 1800s, The Child's Story is a timeless account of the journey we all take from carefree childhood to spontaneous youth, to adulthood and marriage, and into our golden years. It is nearly 150 y ... Show More
20m 12s
Jul 2025
The Adventure of the Copper Beeches: Part One
When a young governess is offered a startlingly high salary for a simple post in the Hampshire countryside, she turns to Holmes for advice. Her new employer’s peculiar conditions—cutting her hair short, wearing a particular dress, and sitting by a specific window at certain times ... Show More
43m 13s
Jul 2025
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax: Part One
When a wealthy single woman mysteriously vanishes while travelling abroad, Holmes sends Watson to look into it. Following a trail of seemingly straightforward clues, the doctor soon finds himself in over his head, facing a pair of dangerous criminals with murderous intent. A Nois ... Show More
27m 26s