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The Stories of Sherlock Holmes 68 Episodes
The Stories of Sherlock Holmes was a distinguished old-time radio series that brought to life the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson, based on the timeless stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This series offered faithful and atmospheric adaptations of the classic mysteries, rich with Victorian flavor, deductive brilliance, and the unmistakable bond between Holmes and Watson. With its intelligent scripts, moody sound design, and strong performances, the program captured the essence of Doyle’s work and transported listeners to the fog-shrouded streets of 221B Baker Street.
Elegant and immersive, The Stories of Sherlock Holmes preserved the spirit of the original tales while introducing a new generation to the world’s most famous consulting detective.
The Stars
This particular version of the series starred Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes, with Norman Shelley as Dr. Watson. Hobbs portrayed Holmes with icy intellect, precision, and an aristocratic tone, while Shelley delivered a warm, affable, and often gently humorous Watson — a perfect counterbalance to Holmes’s severity.
Both actors became closely associated with the roles during their long tenure with the BBC, having played the characters in various adaptations over several decades.
Key Dates
• The Stories of Sherlock Holmes aired on BBC Radio beginning in the 1950s, with later installments continuing through the 1960s and 1970s.
• The series adapted many of Conan Doyle’s original short stories and novels, including The Adventure of the Speckled Band, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Final Problem.
• Episodes were typically 30 minutes in length, with occasional extended productions for the longer stories.
Other Information
The scripts adhered closely to Doyle’s original texts, maintaining the period language, characterizations, and logical structure that define the Sherlock Holmes canon. The productions emphasized deduction over action, focusing on Holmes’s reasoning, clues, and the gradual unspooling of each case.
The BBC’s high production standards were evident throughout, with evocative music, carefully layered sound effects, and rich period detail that gave listeners a vivid sense of place and time. The series also benefited from consistent casting and a tone of quiet reverence for the source material.
Unlike some earlier American radio versions that often altered stories for pacing or dramatics, The Stories of Sherlock Holmes prioritized literary faithfulness. It offered a more subdued and cerebral portrayal of Holmes — one less theatrical, but arguably closer to Conan Doyle’s original intent.
Today, The Stories of Sherlock Holmes is remembered as one of the most authentic and literate audio adaptations of the Holmes canon. Its enduring popularity and reverent execution make it a benchmark for radio mystery drama and a favorite among Sherlockians and OTR fans alike.
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Length: 15
Width: 68
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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