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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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.

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I knew of their guilt, though, and I determined that I should be judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one.

00:07:09 · Jefferson Hope explains his motivation for taking the law into his own hands to avenge the deaths in his past.

It would be quite as deadly and a good deal less noisy than firing across a handkerchief.

00:19:10 · The narrator explains why he chose to use soluble alkaloid pills instead of a firearm for his revenge.

There is no murder, I answered. Who talks of murdering a mad dog?

00:23:21 · The narrator justifies his actions by reframing the killing of Drebber as an act of justice rather than murder.

In solving a problem of this sort, the grand thing is to be able to reason backwards. That is a very useful accomplishment, and a very easy one, but people do not practice it much.

00:34:36 · Holmes explains his unique method of analytical reasoning which involves working from a known result back to its causes.

It is an open secret that the credit of this smart capture belongs entirely to the well and known Scotland Yard officials Messrs Lestrade and Gregson

00:45:18 · A newspaper report shows how the official police are credited for the arrest, despite Holmes's actual involvement.

Episodios

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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 oct. 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 oct. 2026
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A Study in Scarlet: Part Five

Moving from the capture of Jefferson Hope to the American West decades earlier, this episode follows the survival and resettlement of John Ferrier and a young child found dying in a desolate desert. Rescued by a massive Mormon caravan, Ferrier finds prosperity in Utah as the child grows into a beautiful woman named Luciferia. The narrative explores the blossoming romance between Luciferia and Jefferson Hope, which is complicated by the intense religious and social pressures of the Mormon community. As tensions rise with leaders like Brigham Young and the threat of the 'Day-Night Band' looms, Ferrier and Lucy face an ultimatum regarding marriage, leading them to contemplate a desperate flight from the territory.

30 sep. 2026
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A Study in Scarlet: Part Four

Inspector Lestrade informs Holmes and Watson of the murder of Joseph Stangerson, whose body was found in a hotel room with the word 'Racha' written in blood. Through an experiment involving a small box of pills found at the scene, Holmes proves that one pill contains a deadly poison, reinforcing his theory regarding the calculated nature of these crimes. Sherlock Holmes eventually reveals the murderer's identity to Gregson and Lestrade, using a clever ruse with handcuffs to apprehend Jefferson Hope, who was disguised as a cabman. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming programming, including Jane Austen Stories and a deeper look into the motivations behind Jefferson Hope's crimes.

27 sep. 2026
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A Study in Scarlet: Part Three

Sherlock Holmes attempts to lure a murderer using a fraudulent newspaper advertisement for a wedding ring, but the pursuit leads only to an empty cab. As Detective Gregson announces the arrest of Arthur Charpentier based on a trail of clues, the investigation reveals a deeper family tragedy linked to the victim's death. Mrs. Charpentier recounts the events surrounding Mr. Drebber's death and an altercation involving her son. However, just as Holmes investigates the timeline, Inspector Lestrade arrives with news of a second murder: the death of the secretary, Joseph Stangerson.

23 sep. 2026