Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

Sherlock Holmes Short Stories narrated by Hugh Bonneville. A woman struck dead after hearing a haunting whistle. A series of child-like drawings scrawled throughout a country estate. A prize horse wandering the moors without an owner. To the regular observer, these are merely strange anomalies. But for the master detective Sherlock Holmes they are the first pieces of an elaborate puzzle. New episodes every Thursday. For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started, or head to noiser.com/subscriptions No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception.
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Holmes, Watson, and Mary Morstan meet with the eccentric Thaddeus Sholto, who reveals the dark history of the Agra treasure and the accidental death of Captain Morstan. The narrative follows the discovery of the hidden riches and a mysterious intruder who left 'The Sign of the Four' as a calling card. The investigation leads the group to Pondicherry Lodge, where they encounter the porter McMurdo. The episode concludes with a grim discovery at a desolate house, where Holmes and Watson find the lifeless body of Bartholomew Sholto alongside a cryptic note reading 'the sign of the fall'.

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A blaze of yellow light streamed out upon us, and in the centre of the glare there stood a small man with a very high head, a bristle of red hair all round the fringe of it, and a bald, shining scalp which shot out from among it like a mountain peak from fir trees.

00:02:04 · The narrator provides a vivid physical description of Thaddeus Sholto upon their first encounter in his apartment.

Morstan had sprung out of his chair in a paroxysm of anger. When he suddenly pressed his hand to his side, his face turned a dusky hue and he fell backwards, cutting his head against the corner of the treasure chest.

00:16:14 · Sholto describes the sudden and accidental death of Captain Morstan during an argument over the division of wealth.

His cupboards and boxes had been rifled, and upon his chest was fixed a torn piece of paper with the words, The Sign of the Four scrawled across it.

00:20:41 · The narrator reveals the mysterious calling card left by an intruder during a break-in.

If instead of standing there so quiet you had just stepped up and given me that cross hit of yours under the jaw, I'd have known you without a question.

00:32:59 · The porter McMurdo recognizes Sherlock Holmes from a previous boxing match.

In the light of the lantern, I read with a thrill of horror, the sign of the fall.

00:44:59 · Watson reads the cryptic and chilling message left on a piece of notepaper near the deceased Bartholomew Sholto.

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The Sign of Four: Part Two

Holmes, Watson, and Mary Morstan meet with the eccentric Thaddeus Sholto, who reveals the dark history of the Agra treasure and the accidental death of Captain Morstan. The narrative follows the discovery of the hidden riches and a mysterious intruder who left 'The Sign of the Four' as a calling card. The investigation leads the group to Pondicherry Lodge, where they encounter the porter McMurdo. The episode concludes with a grim discovery at a desolate house, where Holmes and Watson find the lifeless body of Bartholomew Sholto alongside a cryptic note reading 'the sign of the fall'.

29 окт. 2026
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The Sign of Four: Part One

This episode begins 'The Sign of Four' with a discussion on the historical connection between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde, followed by a demonstration of Sherlock Holmes's extraordinary powers of deduction at Baker Street. Using a pocket watch as evidence, Holmes illustrates how physical details can reveal character and habits. The mystery deepens with the arrival of Miss Mary Morstan, who presents a case involving her father's disappearance and a series of mysterious annual pearl deliveries. As Holmes investigates a connection to the recent death of Major Sholto and examines a cryptic Indian document, the group travels through a foggy London to a desolate neighborhood, setting the stage for further exploration of the mystery.

21 окт. 2026
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Introducing: Short History Of... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

This episode explores the life and legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, tracing his journey from a medical student inspired by Dr. Joseph Bell's deductive methods to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. It details his early adventures as a ship's surgeon and his transition into a successful, albeit complicated, literary career. The narrative follows Doyle's evolution through professional struggles, the intense public backlash following his attempt to kill off Holmes, and his service in the Boer War. Finally, it examines his later years, marked by a fervent pursuit of justice in legal cases like the George Edalji case and his deep, controversial engagement with spiritualism.

14 окт. 2026
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A Study in Scarlet: Part Seven

Following his arrest, Jefferson Hope recounts his long-standing vendetta against Enoch Drebber and Joseph Stangerson. He details his meticulous preparations in London, including the use of poisoned pills to execute his justice while suffering from a fatal aortic aneurysm. The episode concludes with the resolution of the mystery through Sherlock Holmes's analytical reasoning. It also features the aftermath of the crime, the public perception of the arrest, and an announcement for the upcoming reading of The Sign of Four.

07 окт. 2026
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A Study in Scarlet: Part Six

Following a confrontation with Mormon elders, John Ferrier and his daughter Lucy face a terrifying countdown as unseen enemies mark their home. Jefferson Hope arrives to orchestrate an immediate escape toward Carson City, leading the group on a perilous journey through the mountains to evade pursuers. The escape takes a tragic turn when Hope returns from a hunt to find the camp abandoned and John Ferrier dead, realizing Lucy has been taken. Driven by a thirst for revenge, Hope embarks on a years-long pursuit of Drebber and Stangerson across the United States and Europe, eventually leading him to London.

04 окт. 2026