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1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle 299 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

A collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures and the best stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, narrated by master storyteller Jon Hagadorn. The podcast airs three days a week: Sunday at noon ET, Wednesday at 5 PM ET, and Friday at 5 PM ET. It is part of the 1001 Stories Network.

Episodes

THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF THE POLITICIAN, THE LIGHTHOUSE, AND THE TRAINED CORMORANT     THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES W JOHN STANLEY (1947)
THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF THE POLITICIAN, THE LIGHTHOUSE, AND THE TRAINED CORMORANT THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES W JOHN STANLEY (1947) Sep 18, 2026 26:26 🎙️ THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES ⭐ "THE AFFAIR OF THE POLITICIAN" Starring John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson Mutual Broadcasting System (New York)   📅 Broadcast Date October 12, 1947 This was the third episode of the newly relaunched Stanley/Shirley season.   ✍️ Writer As with most episodes in the 1947–49 run, the script is attributed to the writing rotation
THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEIRESS STARRING JOHN STANLEY AS SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEIRESS STARRING JOHN STANLEY AS SHERLOCK HOLMES Sep 16, 2026 31:30 🎙️ THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES ⭐ "THE CASE OF THE MISSING HEIRESS" Starring John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson (Mutual Broadcasting System)   📅 Broadcast Date October 5, 1947 This was Episode #2 of the newly relaunched New York–based Stanley/Shirley era, which began on September 28, 1947.   ✍️ Writer The episode is part of the 1947–1949 run, during which scr
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (FROM MEMORIES & ADVENTURES)
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (FROM MEMORIES & ADVENTURES) Sep 13, 2026 19:44   🎙️ SHOW NOTES "Early Recollections" – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we step beyond Baker Street and into the childhood world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself. Early Recollections, the opening chapter of Doyle's memoir Memories & Adventures, offers a rare and intimate look at the people, places, and ex
THE LEATHER FUNNEL by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE  (FROM 'TALES OF TERROR')
THE LEATHER FUNNEL by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (FROM 'TALES OF TERROR') Sep 11, 2026 37:24 🎙️ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle SHOW NOTES "The Leather Funnel" From Arthur Conan Doyle's collection Tales of Terror Tonight's story takes us far from Baker Street and into the darker chambers of Arthur Conan Doyle's imagination — a place where history, psychology, and the remnants of human cruelty converge. The Leather Funnel is one of Doyle's most atmospheric
THE ADVENTURE OF THE DEVIL'S FOOT   A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE A 1001 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
THE ADVENTURE OF THE DEVIL'S FOOT A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE A 1001 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Sep 9, 2026 01:03:36   🎙️ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle SHOW NOTES "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" A Cornwall Holiday Turns Into One of Holmes's Most Terrifying Encounters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the windswept coast of Poldhu Bay in Cornwall for a much‑needed rest — a rare attempt to pull Holmes away from the strain of London's relentless cases. But the peace of
MURDER IN THE LOCKED ROOM and DEATH IN THE NORTH SEA   THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
MURDER IN THE LOCKED ROOM and DEATH IN THE NORTH SEA THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Sep 6, 2026 59:18   🎙️ 1001 SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES & THE BEST OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE SHOW NOTES — The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Starring Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John H. Watson   ⭐ Episode: "MURDER IN THE LOCKED ROOM" Broadcast: Mid‑1940s (exact date varies by transcription) Series: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Cast: Tom Conway – Sherlock Holmes Nigel Bruce – Dr.
THE SHRUNKEN HEAD and THE SPANISH DOCTOR   STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE SHRUNKEN HEAD and THE SPANISH DOCTOR STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Sep 4, 2026 47:25 ⭐ 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 🎙️ THE STORIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (Springbok Radio, South Africa) Starring Graham Armitage as Sherlock Holmes and Kerry Jordan as Dr. Watson Produced by Michael Silver Adapted for radio by Anthony Fridjhon Original music and sound design by the Springbok Radio drama unit (Exact Springbok broadcast dates are often unlisted or fragm
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUBMERGED BARONET and THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUBMERGED BARONET and THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE Sep 2, 2026 50:13 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES ⭐ "THE SUBMERGED BARONET" Starring Tom Conway & Nigel Bruce For 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle   📅 Broadcast Date April 6, 1947 (Kraft Foods / Mutual Broadcasting System)   ✍️ Writer Dennis Green & Anthony Boucher The legendary writing duo behind many of the finest New Adventures episodes—known for clever plotting, strong atm
DR. WATSON'S MEMOIRS: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DETECTIVE   A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
DR. WATSON'S MEMOIRS: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DETECTIVE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Aug 30, 2026 26:12 DR. WATSON'S MEMOIRS: THE CASE OF THE MISSING DETECTIVE An Original Sherlock Holmes Mystery 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle   ⭐ SHOW NOTES OVERVIEW In this brand‑new entry from Dr. Watson's Memoirs, the great detective himself vanishes without a trace—leaving London uneasy, Scotland Yard baffled, and Dr. John H. Watson facing the most personal and perilous investi
THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN  by DAVID CLARK in our 1001 Guest Readers Series   A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE
THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN by DAVID CLARK in our 1001 Guest Readers Series A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE Aug 28, 2026 01:03:08 ⭐ 1001 SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES & THE BEST OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN  This episode features the superb public‑domain narration of David Clarke, whose clear, confident delivery has made him one of the most respected voices in the LibriVox Sherlock Holmes collection. His reading of The Adventure of the Dancing Men is widely considered one of the finest available — fai
THE SECOND GENERATION and THE STRANGE CASE OF THE IRON BOX   THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE SECOND GENERATION and THE STRANGE CASE OF THE IRON BOX THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES Aug 26, 2026 50:44 ⭐ 1001 SHERLOCK HOLMES STORIES & THE BEST OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES THE SECOND GENERATION THE STRANGE CASE OF THE IRON BOX   ⭐ THE SECOND GENERATION Radio Episode — The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Story Type: Pastiche (Anthony Boucher & Denis Green) ⭐ Episode Summary (Verified) "The Second Generation" is a dramatic pastiche set years after one of Holmes'
THE CENTURION by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (from THE LAST OF THE LEGIONS & OTHER TALES OF LONG AGO)
THE CENTURION by ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (from THE LAST OF THE LEGIONS & OTHER TALES OF LONG AGO) Aug 23, 2026 13:37 FULL PODCAST SHOW NOTES 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle THE CENTURION By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ⭐ Summary (Spoiler‑Safe) In this powerful historical short story, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle imagines the crucifixion of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Longinus, a Roman centurion stationed in Judea. Longinus is a soldier of discipline and experience — a man who has carri

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