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Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

Listen to Sherlock Holmes Short Stories, narrated by Hugh Bonneville.

Sounds,60 episodes

Episodes

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The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist: Part Two
A sinister plot is laid bare as Holmes unmasks the young woman’s shadowy pursuer.
08 Jan 2026,24 mins
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist: Part One
A beautiful young teacher is being followed by a bearded stranger through Surrey.
01 Jan 2026,30 mins
The Adventure of the Reigate Squire: Part Two
Holmes makes simple mistakes at the Cunningham estate. But there's method to his madness.
25 Dec 2025,29 mins
The Adventure of the Reigate Squire: Part One
A single scrap of paper may hold the key to a murder in Surrey.
18 Dec 2025,21 mins,
Introducing...Charles Dickens Ghost Stories
Welcome to Charles Dickens Ghost Stories read by Sir David Suchet.
15 Dec 2025,45 mins
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Part Two
As Holmes closes in on a suspect, he discovers a precious treasure hidden in plain sight.
11 Dec 2025,34 mins
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Part One
Lestrade brings news of a vandal destroying plaster busts of Napoleon across London.
04 Dec 2025,22 mins
The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part Two
Holmes reveals how he solved the mystery of the missing bride at a special dinner.
27 Nov 2025,30 mins
The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor: Part One
The bride of one of England's distinguished aristocrats vanishes on her wedding day.
20 Nov 2025,30 mins
The Adventure of the Creeping Man: Part Two
A moonlit vigil reveals the truth behind Professor Presbury’s terrifying transformation.
13 Nov 2025,31 mins,
The Adventure of the Creeping Man: Part One
A professor begins to exhibit bizarre behaviour, beginning a curious tale of obsession.
06 Nov 2025,25 mins
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Part Two
A curiously tied knot leads to a revelation in the case for Sherlock Holmes...
30 Oct 2025,30 mins,
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Part One
A gruesome package leads Holmes and Watson to a shipping yard in Liverpool...
23 Oct 2025,30 mins,
The Adventure of Black Peter: Part Two
Under cover of darkness, someone unexpected pays a visit to the murdered captain's cabin.
16 Oct 2025,30 mins,
The Adventure of Black Peter: Part One
In a cabin in the woods, a retired sea captain is pinned to the wall by his own harpoon.
09 Oct 2025,30 mins,
The Problem of Thor Bridge: Part Two
Using twine, a heavy stone, and Watson’s revolver, Holmes stages a bold experiment...
02 Oct 2025,32 mins,
The Problem of Thor Bridge: Part One
When a gold magnate's wife is found murdered, evidence points to the family's governess.
25 Sep 2025,33 mins
The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet: Part Two
Will the great Sherlock Holmes be able to catch the real culprit before it’s too late?
18 Sep 2025,35 mins
The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet: Part One
When gems are stolen, Sherlock must navigate through the halls of wealth and privilege.
11 Sep 2025,32 mins
The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot: Part Two
A strange substance, a smoking lamp, and a private experiment lead Holmes to the truth.
04 Sep 2025,37 mins
The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot: Part One
Holmes separates myth from reality to expose a truth more terrifying than any ghost story
28 Aug 2025,36 mins
The Adventure of the Illustrious Client: Part Two
With Holmes gravely injured and time running out, Watson embarks on an undercover mission
21 Aug 2025,31 mins,
The Adventure of the Illustrious Client: Part One
A woman falls under the spell of a notorious playboy; Holmes is asked to break them up.
14 Aug 2025,40 mins
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax: Part Two
Back in London, an oddly shaped coffin leads to a desperate race against time...
07 Aug 2025,31 mins,
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax: Part One
When a wealthy woman vanishes while travelling abroad, Holmes sends Watson to investigate
31 Jul 2025,24 mins
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder: Part Two
Holmes is told to abandon all hope as he races to prove McFarlane’s innocence...
24 Jul 2025,37 mins,
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder: Part One
Sherlock has a new case when a wealthy builder is found murdered in his home...
17 Jul 2025,31 mins,
The Adventure of the Copper Beeches: Part Two
Holmes and Watson learn the truth behind Violet Hunter’s strange new position.
10 Jul 2025,32 mins,
The Adventure of the Copper Beeches: Part One
When a governess is offered a job in the countryside, she turns to Holmes for advice.
03 Jul 2025,39 mins
The Adventure of the Second Stain: Part Two
As days pass without progress, the threat of war looms ever closer.
26 Jun 2025,39 mins,