Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories

Holmes and Watson travel to Camford, the old university town that is the home of Professor Presbury. They manage to call on him and the in-person meeting tells Holmes a great deal about what exactly it is that he's dealing with. Presbury's manner is downright aggressive in a way that's off-putting to Watson, but merely amusing to Holmes. On their way out, Presbury's secretary Mr. B...

Sherlock Holmes loves his habits: his violin, his pipe and shag tobacco, and Dr. Watson. So it's during one of Dr. Watson's visits that Holmes lets him in on the case of Professor Presbury, a celebrated scholar whose behavior has turned ugly. Professor Presbury has grown increasingly violent and agitated, and his secretary, Mr. Bennett, and Presbury's daughter Edith have come to Holmes...

At last, Holmes and Watson get the chance to interview the prime suspect in the case of the death of Mrs. Neil Gibson. Miss Grace Dunbar, the Gibsons' governess, is clever and beautiful, and most importantly, firm in her declaration of her innocence. Holmes suspects that the jealous Mrs. Gibson's behavior before her death may contain clues as to the truth of the matter. All that remains is...

Holmes and Watson dive deeper into the case of the death of the wife of gold magnate Neil Gibson. Gibson is used to getting his way, so he is initially put off by Sherlock Holmes's direct manner, but he returns to give the famous detective his side of the story. Holmes and Watson then make their way to Gibson's estate in Winchester to more thoroughly examine the scene of the crime. As they...

Dr. Watson is back to tell the tale of another one of his friend's illustrious investigations. This time, it is the case of the murder of Mrs. Neil Gibson, the wife of the famous American Gold King. The prime suspect in the murder is the governess, Miss Dunbar, but Neil Gibson has hired Sherlock Holmes to prove her innocence. As Holmes sets the stage for his latest case to begin, let his story...

As Holmes continues his investigation into the missing Crown jewel, the assassin Count Sylvius arrives at Baker Street to murder him, but he's in for a surprise. Sherlock Holmes has been on his trail, and all that remains to be discovered is the location of the precious Mazarin Stone. But the location won't remain a secret for long, as Holmes's trap springs into motion and catches the...

Sherlock Holmes is back and so are we, as we enter the twilight stretch of the storied detective's career. When Watson returns to Baker Street to see his old friend, he is shocked to find that Holmes expects to be murdered tonight. It's all part of a trap, designed to catch Count Sylvius, who has stolen a precious Crown jewel. Holmes is back to his old antics, and as he begins to lay his t...

Sherlock Holmes may not be much of a lover himself, but when it comes to mysteries associated with romantic entanglements, he's often the only one who can unravel them. This week, he and Watson are approached by Lord St. Simon, a newlywed nobleman whose wife has disappeared without a trace mere hours after their wedding. While Lestrade searches for her body in the Thames, Holmes believes there...

Holmes and Watson have made it to December, and in the midst of the holiday season comes a mystery that springs from a humble Christmas goose. When Holmes's client went in for Christmas dinner, he discovered that the goose was the carrier of a hidden treasure: the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle. This week's extended summer episode brings a holiday whodunit as Holmes sets...

A request from a friend brings Dr. Watson to an opium den on a warm summer night, where he is surprised to run into none other than his friend Sherlock Holmes, who investigating the disappearance, and potential murder, of Mr. Neville St. Clair. Watson joins Holmes and the two make their way to St. Clair's wife in Lee, where a sleepless night gives Holmes a revelation as to St. Clair's wher...

A dark and stormy night brings Holmes and Watson a new case even more fantastical than the last. John Openshaw's family appears to be cursed by the actions of his late uncle, and the arrival of an envelope with five orange pips suggests that John himself is next. What is the meaning behind the mysterious orange pips, and will Holmes reveal the truth in time to save his client? Our latest full-...

Life is often stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the cases that Holmes and Watson find themselves investigating. This week, they are sought out by Miss Mary Sutherland, who is hoping to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her fiance Mr. Hosmer Angel. It's a case of twisted identities and deception, and it's up to Holmes to lay it all bare. Settle in for...

It's officially the dog days of summer, and Sherlock Holmes has taken his last bow, which means it's time for your favorite bedtime stories podcast to get some rest of our own. For the next six weeks, we'll be bringing you six re-releases of classic stories from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -- but this time, they're full stories. The extended length is perfect to help you full...

In the dead of the night, German spy Von Bork is waiting for his American informant Altamont to bring him a dossier of British state secrets -- the final piece of intelligence he needs before leaving England to return to Germany. When Altamont arrives with the promised British naval codes, it seems like Von Bork's mission is complete. But there's more here than meets the eye. Sherlock Holm...

The year is 1914, and Europe is on the brink of a Great War. In England, a German spy named Von Bork is getting ready to leave the country with his massive dossier of intelligence, collected over the course of his four years undercover. Von Bork's compatriot, Baron von Herling, is impressed with the collection, and promises Von Bork a hero's welcome upon his return to Berlin. There's o...

The investigation into the deaths of Brenda and Mortimer Tregennis continues, and Holmes thinks he's finally found a lead. All that remains is to test his theory -- but his plan to do so is a dangerous one. Watson's loyalty and quick thinking give them a lucky save, and Holmes knows he's found the culprit. But there's one more surprise to the story that even he wasn't expecting...

Holmes and Watson are still in Cornwall, continuing their investigation into the death of Brenda Tregennis. After examining the scene of the crime, they unexpectedly encounter the famous explorer Dr. Leon Sterndale. His appearance in Cornwall just at the time of the mysterious death is suspicious, and his shifty behavior with Holmes doesn't help matters. But before Holmes can make any deductio...

Even the world's greatest detective needs a break sometimes, so Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have made their way to Cornwall for a seaside vacation. But almost as soon as they've settled in, their leisure is cut short by a mysterious murder. Miss Brenda Tregennis has died, and her brother Mortimer is convinced that it's the work of the devil. While Sherlock Holmes prefers not to deal...

Holmes and Watson are back in London and on the trail of the missing Lady Frances Carfax, hoping that determining the whereabouts of their suspect, the dark Dr. Shlessinger, will help lead them to her. After learning that Shlessinger has bought a coffin, Holmes suspects the worst. With Scotland Yard delayed, it's up to Holmes and Watson to take matters into their own hands. But will they disco...

Dr. Watson is feeling rheumatic, so it's the perfect cover for Sherlock Holmes to send him to Switzerland to investigate his latest case. The Lady Frances Carfax hasn't been seen for five weeks, and Holmes has been brought on to find out what happened to her. Since he can't leave London, it's up to Watson to begin the investigation, and he's off to Lausanne. Watson's invest...

Sherlock Holmes is still at death's door, but luckily for him, the expert Mr. Culverton Smith has arrived with a cure -- or so Dr. Watson believes. But there's more to this case than meets the eye, and Holmes still has a few tricks left up his sleeve, even when he's deathly ill. The truth will soon be revealed, so settle in and snuggle up as another case is concluded, and let it take y...

Sherlock Holmes is dying. During his latest investigation, he was infected with a deadly tropical disease, and when Dr. Watson arrives to see him, Holmes is in a pitiful state. Yet, Holmes refuses medical help from his dear friend, and has just enough energy to direct Watson to seek help from the one man that Holmes believes can help him, Mr. Culverton Smith. After following Holmes's instructi...

Holmes is pursuing a promising lead in the case of the stolen Bruce-Partington submarine plans and murder of Arthur Cadogan West. In order to confirm his suspicions, a daring (and not entirely sanctioned) break-in is required. Luckily for him, there's no more loyal companion than Dr. Watson, and the two set off to discover once and for all who is responsible for the crime. With their evidence...

Holmes's investigation into the death of Arthur Cadogan West and the theft of the plans for the Bruce-Partington submarine is in full swing, as Holmes, Watson and Inspector Lestrade make their way to Aldgate Station to determine how Cadogan West was killed. After that, it's off to question some of the key witnesses, where Holmes and Watson soon discover there has been yet another mysteriou...

A fog has descended upon London, both literally and figuratively, as Sherlock Holmes cannot find a single criminal case to excite his interest. An unexpected telegram from his brother Mycroft shakes Sherlock out of his boredom, however, as it promises to be a case that will finally challenge his intellect. It's serious enough that Mycroft upsets his routine and comes to Baker Street himself, a...