Sherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Sherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

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The basic facts of Holmes are well-known to nearly every literate person on the globe. He was the creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and made appearances in fifty-six short stories and four novels. He solved cases from 221B Baker Street in London with the assistance of his faithful companion, Dr. Watson. Holmes became so popular that Doyle couldn’t get away with killing him.Holmes is one of the few true timeless characters in literature. His canonical adventures may have been set in the late 1...
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Episode List

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Creeping Man (EP0409)

Jan 23rd, 2026 1:00 PM

Original Release Date: May 20, 2011A startling change in a college professor including the professor’s wolf hound attacking him.Original Air Date: March 17, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the Egyptian Curse (EP0404)

Jan 16th, 2026 1:00 PM

Original Release Date: May 13, 2011Holmes and Watson investigate a case where several deaths revolve around a purported Egyptian curse.Original Air Date: March 10, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Sherlock Holmes: Queue for Murder (EP0399)

Jan 13th, 2026 1:00 PM

Original Release Date: May 6, 2011 A dead man in an opium den leads to a dead doctor and then a headless corpse.Original Air Date: March 3, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Sherlock Holmes: The Horseless Carriage (EP0394)

Jan 9th, 2026 1:00 PM

Original Release Date: April 29, 2011Holmes is hired to guard a car from sabotage before an endurance race.Original Air Date: February 24, 1947Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Give us a call at 208-991-4783Take the listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net

Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries

Dec 21st, 2025 6:00 AM

As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas.On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party. Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride. Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.Original Air Date: December 21, 1947Originating from New YorkStarring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. WatsonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Adrianne, Patreon supporter since January 2017.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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