I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

The John H. Watson Fund

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:39:05 -0500

“draw the funds to engage” [VALL]

Information for the 2027 BSI Weekend has been posted to BSIWeekend.com and the BSI website. The BSI website contains only the official events hosted by the BSI, while the BSI Weekend website contains a comprehensive listing of everything happening that weekend.

Attending multiple days of Sherlockian activities in New York City is not an inexpensive undertaking, and in 1989, Tom Stix, Jr., "Wiggins" of the BSI, determined that participation should never be limited by financial means and sought a way to ensure that all who wished to take part could do so. And so, the Dr. John H. Watson Fund was born.

The BSI’s Dr. John H. Watson Fund offers financial assistance to Sherlockians otherwise unable to participate in BSI Weekend festivities. BSI membership is not required. A pseudonymous John H. Watson presides over the fund and welcomes contributions throughout the year; during the BSI Weekend, raffle tickets (for a suitably impressive prize) and an auction help to raise money for the Fund.

Requesting Assistance

Requests for assistance should be sent immediately to Dr. Watson at PW101968@aol.com. Applicants should plan to outline their expenses and how much they can reasonably cover themselves.

To ensure timely processing, the request for assistance deadline is November 15, 2026.

Contributions

Contributions to the fund are passed on, unopened, to Dr. Watson, who will acknowledge all contributions. Checks payable to the John H. Watson Fund may be mailed to Dr. John H. Watson, c/o the Baker Street Irregulars, 9 Calumet Court, Zionsville, IN 46077.

Baker Street Elementary – Nailed It

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 08:01:00 -0500

“By a man's finger nails” [STUD]

Have you ever known anyone afflicted with onychophagia? We're almost certain you have.

Onychophagia is the medical term for nail biting. It's a common habit, as there is usually about 20-30% of the population that does it regularly. It can range from occasional to compulsive, and is sometimes linked to stress, anxiety, or other mental health conditions.

Turning our attention toward the Canon, can we think of any nail biters? There's one client story that stands out: John Scott Eccles, in "Wisteria Lodge" tells us about his host, Mr. Garcia, who during dinner

“continually drummed his fingers on the table, gnawed his nails, and gave other signs of nervous impatience.”

But there was one other we should take note of. Do you know who it was?

That's right. Watson tells us it was Sherlock Holmes himself. In "The Stock-Broker's Clerk," Hall Pycroft promised to bring Holmes and Watson around to see his managing director, and Watson gives us this little scene:

“I should like to have a look at the gentleman, and see if I can make anything of his little game. What qualities have you, my friend, which would make your services so valuable? Or is it possible that—” He began biting his nails and staring blankly out of the window, and we hardly drew another word from him until we were in New Street.

In the opening scene of "The Bruce-Partington Plans," we find Holmes and Watson, cooped up in Baker Street, with dense fog blotting out the scenery outside when Holmes's “impatient and active nature” was straining:

“He paced restlessly about our sitting-room in a fever of suppressed energy, biting his nails, tapping the furniture, and chafing against inaction.”

It sounds as if Holmes's nail-biting was one of anxiety rather than of compulsion.

Perhaps Watson was covering up for a compulsion of his own — perhaps a compulsion that began at Baker Street Elementary...

Baker Street Elementary follows the original adventures of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, as they and their friends work through the issues of elementary school in Victorian London. An archive of all previous episodes can be viewed at the Baker Street Elementary website.

Episode 345: From Page to Podcast

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:21:00 -0400

“Your experience has been a most entertaining one” [REDH]

What does it take to bring Sherlock Holmes to life for a modern audio audience? Pascal Hughes, the British media executive behind Noiser, tells us about the company now producing a new series of Sherlock Holmes adventures read by actor Hugh Bonneville.

Pascal takes us on a journey from his love of history and his early days directing television to his transition into audio storytelling. Along the way, we discover the remarkable team of composers, sound designers, and audio engineers who help transform Conan Doyle’s classic tales into immersive listening experiences.

There is a lot more to great audio storytelling than just reading the words on the page. Pascal explains how his team approaches each story, chooses music and sound effects, and spends days mastering each recording to make sure it sounds great no matter how you’re listening.

We also touch on the preparation that goes into Hugh Bonneville’s performances, and the care behind every production decision. We loved Pascal’s enthusiasm for this work: he and his team seem to be having a wonderful time finding new ways to share these timeless adventures with today’s listeners.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities finishing off the second half of December. Then, it’s the latest edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, reassesses his criticism look of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows from 2011. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a very special journal for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by November 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – Vote of Confidence

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:41:00 -0400

“Who do you give your casting vote to?” [ENGR]

It's the midterm election season in the United States, which is like playoffs in sports, with constant advertisements and team rivalries, but with less fun and more existential dread.

As part of our escape to “That age before the world went all awry,” let's turn our attention to elections in the Sherlock Holmes stories. What's that, you say? You can't think of any elections in the Canon? It's elementary, if we put our minds to it.

After all, the Prime Minister Lord Bellinger and the Secretary for European Affairs, the Right Honourable Trelawney Hope were both members of Parliament, which requires one to be elected to office. So it is logical they must have stood for election.

And then of course there's J. Neil Gibson, the so-called Gold King who “was once Senator for some Western state,” from "The Problem of Thor Bridge." It's clear he was done with politics and was spending his gold in England.

But can you name an individual in the stories who was said to be running for office? We'll give you a moment to parse it.

This individual's name was “mentioned as the probable Liberal candidate for Mid-Devon at the next election.”

It was none other than Sir Charles Baskerville. Would he have gotten your vote, if you were a resident of Devon?

Meanwhile, there's undoubtedly politicking going on at Baker Street Elementary...

Episode 344: The Lasting Impact of Sherlock

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:21:00 -0400

“thinking the business over, and trying to analyze my impressions” [YELL]

One of the wonders of our Sherlockian hobby is that we welcome people of all experiences and all ages. It's never too late to get involved, nor is there a single path to finding an interest in Sherlock Holmes.

This is exactly what Kyndall Potts discovered when she stumbled upon Sherlock Holmes in mid-life.

Kyndall is an accountant-turned-artist whose path to Sherlock Holmes is unique in our annals. Tune in to hear about her gateway to the hobby, what led her to Sherlock, the iconic television series of the 2010s, and her desire to learn more. Fascinated with the show and how it gave her career a new direction and connected her with a broad community, the combination of Kyndall's left and right brain led her to launching a survey of viewers of that show, asking about their experiences with Sherlock Holmes before, during, and after the series.

The results of the survey were the basis for a talk Kyndall gave at the Holmes, Doyle & Friends conference in Dayton in March of 2026, and will be published in The Sherlock Holmes Review next year. Kyndall takes us through her thinking and breaks down some of the fascinating 1,000+ responses she got to her survey.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities rounding out the first half of December. Then, it’s the latest edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, with a critical look at Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes from 2009. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a very special pin for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by October 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – Not Your Housekeeper

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:44:00 -0400

“This fellow could speak English and did his housekeeping for him.” [WIST]

One of the well-known phrases that came out of the 2010s series Sherlock was Mrs. Hudson's "Not your housekeeper, dear." She was intent on making it clear that her role was one of landlady, not helpmate.

In the Canon, we of course get both. Mrs. Hudson as landlady, no doubt reassured by the rent ("his payments were princely" — 'The Dying Detective') and housekeeper, who, as part of her duties, provided nourishment of a more than limited variety.

While we might think of tidying up as the core role of a housekeeper, the fact is that meal preparation was also an important one. Lest we forget, Sherlock Holmes himself claims credit at being someone skilled in that area in The Sign of Four:

“Only that I insist upon your dining with us. It will be ready in half an hour. I have oysters and a brace of grouse, with something a little choice in white wines — Watson, you have never yet recognized my merits as a housekeeper.”

And when he planned a little cold supper for Robert St. Simon and the newly-wedded Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hay Moulton in 'The Noble Bachelor,' he was no less selective:

There were a couple of brace of cold woodcock, a pheasant, a pâté de foie gras pie with a group of ancient and cobwebby bottles.

The spartan living on the moor The Hound of the Baskervilles ("a loaf of bread, a tinned tongue, and two tins of preserved peaches") must have been a difficult sacrifice indeed for our epicurean housekeeper.

Let's see what Mrs. Hudson is preparing at Baker Street Elementary...

Episode 343: Is This a Joke, Mr. Holmes?

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:21:00 -0400

“There was certainly an element of comedy” [3GAR]

We find ourselves in conversation with veteran cartoonist and graphic artist Jeff Decker, BSI (“Dr. Grimesby Roylott”) as we discuss the hilarious Sherlock Holmes cartoons he’s drawn for decades, now brought together in a new collection from Wessex Press entitled “Is This a Joke, Mr. Holmes?”

You’ll hear about the unique way he happened to chose the first Sherlock Holmes story he ever read, and how he fell under the spell of the Great Detective while serving in the U.S. Navy, thanks to the ship's library. You’ll hear about his early experiences joining and leading scion societies, and how his cartoons became an eagerly anticipated feature of The Baker Street Journal and other Sherlockian publications.

We dive into his artistic roots, from his childhood copying of TV cartoons to art school, and his career as a successful graphic artist. We talk about the great animators and illustrators who shaped his style, from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery to the great Walt Kelly. And we wrap up with a look back at his first Baker Street Irregulars dinner, and the unusual story behind his investiture as “Dr. Grimesby Roylott.”

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities rounding out the second half of November. Then, it’s the latest edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, with his review of the fourth and final season of the BBC’s Sherlock series. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of "Is This a Joke, Mr. Holmes?" for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by October 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – Infinite Strangeness

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:55:00 -0400

“Not for worlds” [BLAC]

Consider this: the Sherlock Holmes stories, even with their spectral hounds, severed ears, and dead bodies on railway tracks, are less an escape from life as we know it, than a reflection of it.

“There is nothing new under the sun. It has all been done before, as Sherlock Holmes told Inspector Gregson in A Study in Scarlet. While he was referring to the a specific case in the annals of crime history, the inference was clear: human nature is constant.

The crimes reported to us by Dr. Watson are by their very nature worthy of stories, but they indicate how common and similar humans are throughout time, driven by many of what are known as the Seven Deadly Sins: wrath, greed, pride, sloth, envy, gluttony, and lust. These core vices make up the basic physical, emotional, and mental needs of humans, as expressed in the extreme.

The way these vices are manifested in the stories may seem outrageous enough to readers, but they hold true enough to not be completely shocking. That is, they would be recognizable to anyone, in any land.

The older man who is trying to make himself more vigorous for his object of desire, the con man who concocts a story to make a willing dupe that much more pliable, the heartbroken lover who seeks revenge, a man of honor who kills to defend the woman he loves... these are all examples from the Canon that we can imagine happening in our world today.

Sherlock Holmes agreed on this point, and even expressed it similarly to Watson in "A Case of Identity":

“My dear fellow,” said Sherlock Holmes as we sat on either side of the fire in his lodgings at Baker Street, “life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent. We would not dare to conceive the things which are really mere commonplaces of existence. If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city, gently remove the roofs, and peep in at the queer things which are going on, the strange coincidences, the plannings, the cross-purposes, the wonderful chains of events, working through generations, and leading to the most outré results, it would make all fiction with its conventionalities and foreseen conclusions most stale and unprofitable.”

Meanwhile, things are out of this world at Baker Street Elementary...

Nominate Someone for the 2027 Susan Rice Mentorship Award

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:19:10 -0400

“A friendly native will surely guide us” [CREE]

Photo courtesy of Will Walsh, BSI

Every profession, every hobby needs mentors. A mentor's job is to help new arrivals understand the context and meaning of the organization they're stepping into. Mentors helpfully point out the guardrails, endlessly encourage curiosity, and consistently communicate the worth and potential of those in their charge.

Mentors are leaders.

And we were blessed to have such a leader in Susan Rice, ASH, BSI, 2s. ("Beeswing") as part of the Sherlockian movement. You can read what our peers had to say about Susan upon her passing four years ago.

Susan was an exceptional writer, and one of her specialties was Vincent Starrett. We had the opportunity to speak with her and Ray Betzner, BSI ("The Agony Column") about Starrett on Episode 61:

And there could be no better example of Susan's mentorship than her involvement with the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes and the quiet yet determined effort to see women admitted to the Baker Street Irregulars, which we discussed with her and Evelyn Herzog, BSI ("The Daintiest Thing Under a Bonnet") in Episode 89:

So when the Susan Rice Mentorship Award was announced at the 2022 BSI Weekend, it was no surprise that stalwart Peter Blau, BSI ("Black Peter") was announced as the inaugural recipient. [That's Peter pictured above with Susan.]

Other recipients:

Evelyn Herzog, BSI, ASH ("The Daintiest Thing Under a Bonnet") in 2023.
Francine Kitts, BSI, ASH ("Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope") in 2024.
Julie McKuras, BSI, ASH ("The Dutchess of Devonshire") in 2025.
Burt Wolder, BSI ("The Third Pillar From the Left") in 2026.

Nominations for the 2027 Susan Rice Mentorship Award are open until November 13. The winner will be announced and presented with the award during the 2027 BSI Weekend.

What is the Susan Rice Mentorship Award?

The award is to recognize the activities of a member of the Sherlock Holmes community who has been a mentor to others, in the spirit of Susan Rice. The award will be judged on the mentor’s commitment to bringing aspiring Sherlockians into the cause and encouraging them to find ways to keep green the memory of Sherlock Holmes. While those activities could be in the traditional realm of trifling monographs and playing The Game, we would also recognize that the effort could take place in other media and activities.

To sum up who we are looking for in a few words: Someone who is generous, welcoming, and offers encouragement.

Who Is Eligible For The Award?

The Susan Rice Mentorship Award is open to all living Sherlockians who are generous, welcoming, and offer encouragement. They will also need to have a proven record that supports that definition. No current judges or previous winners may be considered for the award. The award is not limited to members of the Baker Street Irregulars.

How Is Someone Nominated?

The award will be given based on nominations. The nominator should complete an essay of 750 words or fewer that answers this question: “Who do you believe should be recognized for their work in mentoring aspiring Sherlockians and why? Please provide specific examples of their guidance, encouragement, and welcoming spirit.”

Qualities to consider when nominating: Welcoming to all Sherlockians; looking out for new Sherlockians to join the ranks; encouraging involvement and guiding people through their participation; connecting new Sherlockians to current members of the BSI; believing in someone even if they don’t believe in themselves; leaving the organization better than when they joined it.

Should someone be nominated in one year and not win, they would need to be re-nominated for consideration in succeeding years.

Where Should Nominations Be Sent?

Nominations should be sent to ricementorshipaward@gmail.com. An acknowledgment email will be sent in reply.

Who Are The Judges?

The current judges are Curtis Armstrong, Jenn Eaker, Ashley Polasek, Rob Nunn, and Madeline Quinones. Again, judges are not eligible for the award.

For a heartfelt reminiscence on Susan Rice's impact from a former mentee of hers, read Curtis Armstrong's essay on the Studies in Starrett blog.

We hope you nominate someone worthy of the award.

Crushed in Time: Mobile Release Announced

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:07 -0400

“crushed in the press” [ENGR]

Draw Me A Pixel studio has revealed the mobile release date of the Sherlock Holmes comedy adventure Crushed in Time. According to the game's page on the App Store, iPhone and iPad owners will be able to start an investigation on October 19, 2026.

The game is also announced for Android and Nintendo Switch, but the developers have not yet confirmed whether these versions will be released at the same time as iOS.

Crushed in Time follows the absurd adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson within the gaming industry. Shortly before the release of their new game, one of the characters mysteriously disappears, so the detectives have to study different stages of development, moving through space and time. The gameplay is based on the "grab, pull and release" mechanic: users interact with elements of the environment and solve puzzles.

The trailer gives us a sense of the zany adventures afoot:

These are the details from the app store:

Panic at the development studio!

Just as the new Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson video game hit the market, one of its characters mysteriously went missing.

After their memorable appearance in There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, the extravagant investigators return in their own adventure.

Armed with their iconic ineptitude, they must solve a mystery that transcends the space‑time boundaries of their world — and they won’t succeed without your help.

Travel to the heart of the game’s creation and explore its development stages to unravel the threads of this strange case.

Welcome to a wildly elastic and infinitely meta experience.

Rediscover Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, joined by new endearing characters.
Dialogue recorded by real humans — natural, non‑GMO, additive‑free.
A completely meta time‑travel story exploring the game’s design stages.
Humor, surprises… and probably bugs.
Offbeat point‑and‑click adventure with elastic gameplay.
Loads of puzzles requiring “up to three neurons.”
Beautiful 2D graphics — or was it 3D?

Crushed in Time was released on PC in June 2026 and received 90% positive reviews based on 1276 user reviews. Read more at There Is No Game Wiki.

Episode 342: Star Trek, Stagecraft, and Sherlock Holmes

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“His face lit up with a boyish enthusiasm” [HOUN]

What happens when the world of Sherlock Holmes collides with the worlds of Star Trek, Shakespeare, and the stage? T. Rick Jones—author, veteran Actors’ Equity stage manager, former Managing Editor of Daily Star Trek News, and prolific contributor to Sherlock Holmes Magazine—brings a unique perspective to Sherlockiana.

We explore what happens when two fandoms meet, comparing the cultures of Star Trek and Sherlockiana, and then turn to the practical question of how the adventures of Sherlock Holmes could be brought effectively to the stage. With his experience in theater production, Rick offers insights into the challenges—and possibilities—of adapting Conan Doyle’s stories for live drama.

Our conversation also explores Rick’s writing about Arthur Conan Doyle and spiritualism, and how subjects that may seem distant from modern audiences can still be fascinating and relevant. He discusses his upcoming essay examining the intriguing connections between Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes, as well as the wide range of interviews and essays he has produced for Sherlock Holmes Magazine. It’s a conversation about Holmes, theater, literature, fandom, and popular culture—and another reminder that there are always new ways to look at the Great Detective.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of November. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, with his review of the third season of the BBC’s Sherlock series. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Mystery!: A Celebration. for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by September 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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An Ancestor of Mine

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:21:00 -0400

“as brilliant a record as his famous ancestor” [SILV]

In 2022, Bob Stek, BSI (“The Mysterious Scientist”) wrote a pastiche that connected the worlds of Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes. He wasn't alone in this thinking; as the lone Vulcan on the Enterprise, Spock consistently reminded others that he was governed by logic and did not allow emotions to affect his judgment.

Nicholas Meyer, BSI (“A Fine Morocco Case”), author of The Seven Per-Cent Solution and director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, previously made connections between Holmes and Spock, as the latter referenced "an ancestor of mine" when using the famous impossible/improbable quote.

More about Spock, Star Trek, and Meyer below.

Meanwhile, Bob Stek's novella, titled An Ancestor of Mine, was originally posted on AO3 (Archive of Our Own) and has been downloaded many hundreds of times. The plot is as follows:

Can Professor Moriarty blackmail Sherlock Holmes? He has evidence that the examination of a cosmic string by Star Trek’s Mr. Spock went horribly awry, and stranded him in Victorian England. In his new home, a surprise onset of Pon Farr leads to an encounter with a Wold Newton descendant — Violet Rutherford, a progressive English adventuress with eclectic interests and friends. Their relationship stretches the Prime Directive to the breaking point and leads to the birth of both Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes.

It could explain so much. Logic in the blood is liable to take the strangest forms.

Bob has kindly agreed to have the volume published on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, so we include it here:

Related episodes:

Nicholas Meyer has been a frequent guest on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. You can find him featured in the following episodes.

Baker Street Elementary – Say Cheese

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:23:00 -0400

“filled with photographs” [CHAS]

Quick — name two canonical villains who claimed photography was a hobby of theirs.

We'll hazard a guess that one came to you quite easily, but you may have had to struggle to think of the other.

If you answered Vincent Spaulding, who kept darting into the basement of Jabez Wilson's pawnshop to develop his photos (why didn't Wilson ever ask to see those photos?) in "The Red-Headed League," you were correct.

And if you also answered Jephro Rucastle, who in "The Copper Beeches," told Violent Hunter that the locked turret contained his dark room, you were also right.

Two villains. One handy excuse to cover up activity they wanted well hidden.

Photography was handy to Sherlock Holmes as well. In "The Second Stain," the identity of Eduardo Lucas and M. Henri Fournaye were determined to be one and the same through "a comparison of photographs."

It was in this same story too that Watson discovered that Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope was much more impressive than her photographs:

“I had often heard of the beauty of the youngest daughter of the Duke of Belminster, but no description of it, and no contemplation of colourless photographs, had prepared me for the subtle, delicate charm and the beautiful colouring of that exquisite head.”

Let's not forget that it was Baron Gruner's "beastly book" that contained photographic evidence against him:

“He had it all in that book. Snapshot photographs, names, details, everything about them.”

For Sherlock Holmes, photography was much more useful than as a hobby. Let's hope they remember to smile at Baker Street Elementary...

June Wyndham Davies, Producer of Granada Sherlock Holmes Series, Aged 97

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“a certain gracious lady” [BRUC]

News reached Sherlockians today that June Wyndham Davies, the Granada Television producer who was a key part of the acclaimed Sherlock Holmes series, passed away on September 9 in Spain.

Fittingly, word came from our friends at The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast, whose producers have become close to many of the cast and crew of the series. They wrote:

“We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our friend, June Wyndham Davies. Her transition was peaceful and she was with loved ones."

An Eye for Holmes

“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.” [VALL]

Born on June 27th in Cardiff, Wales to Mervyn and Despina Wyndham Davies, June trained at RADA and began her career as an actress before moving behind the camera. She joined the BBC as a director in 1965, working across single-play strands including 30 Minute Theater and Sunday Afternoon Theatre, then went freelance in 1969, directing for the BBC, Anglia, and Yorkshire television as well as Granada — work that included the Emmy-nominated Heidi (1974) and long stretches on Coronation Street and Crown Court.

From 1976 she worked almost exclusively for Granada, producing dark and supernatural drama Shades of Darkness among it — and the Victorian-set Cribb series. It was against that backdrop that she made the recommendation for which Sherlockians can be the most grateful: she suggested Jeremy Brett for the title role in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. By her own account, she was not even particularly fond of Sherlock Holmes. She simply knew talent when she saw it — which, as Holmes himself might have observed, is a rarer gift than it sounds.

Guiding the Canon to the Screen

“A friendly native will surely guide us.” [CREE]

Wyndham Davies went on to produce The Return of Sherlock Holmes, taking over day-to-day running of the series when Michael Cox stepped back to his executive producing duties. When Cox resumed direct control for The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991), she returned to lead the two-hour feature films that followed — among them The Master Blackmailer (1992) — working with screenwriter Jeremy Paul to stretch thinner source material to feature length.

Her fiercest fight came with The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994). Having initially been denied airtime, she fought for and won six one-hour episodes — then had to steer the production through Jeremy Brett's advancing illness, a circumstance that led to the decision in one episode to give Holmes this part to his brother Mycroft, rather than abandon the story. It was producing under the most difficult of circumstances, in service of a series she had helped propel.

A Career Beyond Baker Street

“Art in the blood is liable to take the strangest forms.” [GREE]

Holmes was only ever part of her output. In 1997 she won a BAFTA Cymru for Best Drama for August, a Welsh-set adaptation of Uncle Vanya, directed by its star Anthony Hopkins. She had previously received the Chicago International Film Festival's Silver Plaque for The Lady's Maid's Bell (1985). Along the way, she gave early opportunities to actors including Michael Caine, Hugh Grant, and Rhys Ifans — a reminder that her eye for talent was no one time accident of casting Brett, but a career-long habit.

The Granada series she helped shepherd to screen remains, for many, a fixed point in a changing age against which every subsequent Sherlock Holmes is measured. That debt is owed in no small part to a producer who knew a good thing the moment she saw it, and who spent the rest of her career proving it wasn't a fluke.

You can listen to an in-depth conversation with June Wyndham Davies, conducted by The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast:

Episode 341: The Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“All good comradeship and friendship” [ABBE]

The Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis, one of the oldest Sherlock Holmes societies in the United States, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this September. Today, we talk with leaders Shelly Gage and Mark Walters about their own introductions to Sherlock Holmes, and the remarkable history of the Illustrious Clients. It’s a story that begins with the very young Jerry Williamson, who discovered Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce at the movies, sought out the Canon, and began corresponding with prominent Sherlockians.

You’ll hear about “Immortal Thirteen” who joined their first meeting, and the group’s remarkable tradition of writing and publishing, which continues today. Shelly and Mark give us a fascinating look at how an organization founded in the 1940s has preserved its traditions while adapting to a new generation of Sherlockians — and they invite listeners to join the celebration of the Illustrious Clients’ 80th anniversary on Saturday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of October. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, with his review of the second season of the BBC’s Sherlock series. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – That's Life

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:19:00 -0400

“The ways of fate are indeed hard to understand” [VEIL]

One of the most philosophical scenes in the Sherlock Holmes story takes place in "The Naval Treaty," when Holmes is reflecting on the existence of a higher power as he focuses on the natural beauty of a flower:

“What a lovely thing a rose is!”

He walked past the couch to the open window, and held up the drooping stalk of a moss-rose, looking down at the dainty blend of crimson and green. It was a new phase of his character to me, for I had never before seen him show any keen interest in natural objects.

“There is nothing in which deduction is so necessary as in religion,” said he, leaning with his back against the shutters. “It can be built up as an exact science by the reasoner. Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me to rest in the flowers. All other things, our powers our desires, our food, are all really necessary for our existence in the first instance. But this rose is an extra. Its smell and its color are an embellishment of life, not a condition of it. It is only goodness which gives extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers.”

It's probably made more vivid by the accompanying Sidney Paget illustration of Holmes admiring the moss-rose, with the caption "What a lovely thing a rose is."

However, there is another scene in the Canon — a more obscure one — that finds Holmes equally philosophical, although about aging, death, and the results of the way a life is lived.

In this case, we find Watson entering the sitting room at 221B Baker Street after Josiah Amberley made an exit in the opening of "The Retired Colourman." Holmes asks Watson his impression of the man, before pronouncing his view of life:

“A pathetic, futile, broken creature.”

“Exactly, Watson. Pathetic and futile. But is not all life pathetic and futile? Is not his story a microcosm of the whole? We reach. We grasp. And what is left in our hands at the end? A shadow. Or worse than a shadow—misery.”

This is a far less hopeful (dare we say "rosy"?) outlook on the universe. It's at the other end of the tales that Watson has penned: "The Retired Colourman" is the final story in the Strand. Could it be that Holmes was in one of his "fits of the blackest depression" that Watson told us about in A Study in Scarlet?

Perhaps he was feeling the effects of a stinging defeat in a case or considering what he might be leaving behind as retirement loomed.

Things are looking just as bleak at Baker Street Elementary...

Baker Street Elementary – What Is It Good For?

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:30:15 -0400

“then so prepare for war” [SECO]

General William Sherman once said, "War is hell." Partly because it's never-ending. In the mid- to late-20th century, historians Will and Ariel Durant estimated that over the past 3,421 years, humans experienced only about 268 scattered years without war.

In the Sherlock Holmes stories, we open with war: Watson introduces himself to us in A Study in Scarlet as a veteran wounded at the Battle of Maiwand. In The Sign of Four, we find ourselves at the Fort of Agra during a rebellion. During another rebellion in "The Crooked Man," one officer betrays another out of jealous love. Soldiers and veterans turn up throughout the Canon.

In fact, it extends to the final story (at least chronologically) in "His Last Bow," set on the very eve of the Great War in August 1914 — in which Holmes delivered his now-famous, almost prophetic line to Watson:

"There's an east wind coming... such a wind as never blew on England yet. It will be cold and bitter, and a good many of us may wither before its blast."

Other clients carry their own war histories: a Boer War veteran searching for a missing friend in "The Blanched Soldier," an admiral's son whose father commanded a fleet in the Crimean War in "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax," and a Confederate colonel from the American Civil War among the Openshaw family in "The Five Orange Pips," to name a few.

War is always with us. As are its participants and after-effects. Let's just hope we can keep conflict from happening at Baker Street Elementary...

Episode 340: The Six Napoleons of Baltimore

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“Those of good fellowship” [VALL]

We return to Baltimore and the rich history of one of America’s oldest Sherlock Holmes societies, the Six Napoleons of Baltimore. Greg Ruby and Mike McSwiggin join us to talk about the group’s origins and its upcoming 80th anniversary.

We hear about their first encounters with Sherlock Holmes and then travel back to 1946, when six Baltimore Sherlockians gathered for dinner and founded what would become the Six Napoleons. We also discuss the wonderfully complicated story behind its name, which connects a local Baltimore woman to Napoleon’s family and, of course, to a famous Holmes adventure.

Today, the group continues its traditions of scholarship, trivia, and, above all, fun. We talk about their memorable “inquisition” used to induct new members, its twice-yearly meetings, and its 80th anniversary celebration this September, which features our own Scott Monty as guest speaker.

We also discuss Greg Ruby’s Sherlockians of Baltimore (SOBs), a newer organization that meets quarterly, on Saturdays. It’s a conversation about 80 years of Sherlockian friendship—and a reminder that the game is still very much afoot in Baltimore.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of October. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he begins a review of the BBC's Sherlock series. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by August 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – Ghostbusters

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 08:26:00 -0400

“this agency stands flat-footed upon the ground” [SUSS]

One of the greatest ironies in literary history is that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the most famous logic-based human thinking machine in literature, was also a committed spiritualist — a devoted believer in being able to communicate with the dead.

This belief spanned his writings, his public lectures, and even crept into the world of Sherlock Holmes after Conan Doyle's death: the 1939 production of The Hound of the Baskervilles was infused with a seance (which was decided not in the book about the so-called spectral hound).

He was thorough in his belief; he wasn't trying to hoodwink anyone, nor was he naively accepting. His belief was a rational and deeply personal decision shaped by childhood religious conflict, scientific inquiry, and the theological tenets of the religion he grew up with (and was conflicted about). In fact, it famously led to the dissolution of his friendship with Harry Houdini when the latter (a committed hoax-buster) felt duped by a seance to communicate with his departed mother.

Conan Doyle's writing on the topic included the novel The Land of Mist, numerous letters and articles, including "The Case for Spiritualism" in 1920. When one conducts a search at the Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia, it returns more than 700 entries for spiritualism.

But the one item that requires additional attention is that of the seance that was held a week after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's death in July of 1930. Held at Royal Albert Hall, the president of the Marylebone Spiritualist Association (appropriately named "Craze") hosted the event at which Mrs. Estelle Roberts, a noted clairvoyant supposedly passed along a message to Lady Conan Doyle. Read all about it at the Royal Albert website.

It's almost enough to make Conan Doyle sue his estate from beyond the grave.

Let's see who's getting spooked at Baker Street Elementary...

Episode 339: Clubland

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“The exclusion from his clubs would mean ruin” [EMPT]

Today we are joined by Seth Thévoz, creator of the popular Clubland Substack and author of London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious, among other books. Dr. Thévoz offers a fascinating look inside the traditionally secretive world of London’s private clubs—institutions that have long relied on discretion and exclusivity for their survival.

We explore the evolving nature of club life, contrasting the old model of member-owned institutions with today’s for-profit members’ clubs built around brand, networking, and lifestyle. Despite changes in how people work and socialize, Thévoz makes a compelling case that London clubland is not fading but thriving—adapting to modern needs while preserving its essential character.

Our conversation also touches on the club life of Arthur Conan Doyle, whose memberships included the Athenaeum Club, the Reform Club, and the Authors' Club. We discuss the real-world inspirations behind the Diogenes Club—including Seth’s identification of its most likely historical counterpart.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of September. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Enola Holmes 3. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock.com by August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Episode 338: Simanaitis Says

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“As I glanced round I was surprised at the universality of the man’s interests” [3GAR]

We discovered writer and blogger Dennis Simanaitis, a true “Sherlockian in the wild,” whose path to the Great Game developed independently of any local groups. With a background spanning engineering, automotive journalism, and mathematics, Dennis brings a uniquely eclectic perspective to Sherlock Holmes. Like many of us, he suggests Dr. John H. Watson is the real chronicler of Holmes’s adventures, with Arthur Conan Doyle serving as Watson’s literary agent. We explore his admiration for classic Holmes adaptations, including the radio scripts of Edith Meiser and performances by actors such as Richard Gordon and John Stanley.

The conversation ranges from Dennis’s early experiences in 1950s Cleveland radio to the origins of his long-running blog. Along the way, we indulge in a bit of imaginative fun: what car might Holmes drive in a high-speed chase across the English countryside? Dennis makes a compelling case for a machine he has actually driven himself. It’s a lively discussion that blends Sherlockian enthusiasm with a lifelong curiosity about technology, storytelling, and the enduring appeal of old-time radio.

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Baker Street Elementary – A Pitched Battle

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:21:00 -0400

“half-sporting, half-intellectual pleasure” [CROO]

Of the prevailing number of topics we find in the Sherlock Holmes canon — from tobacco to food, the role of women to social hierarchy, weapons to money — we don't often find ourselves considering the world of sport.

We do get a glimpse of sports every now and again; in the opening chapters of A Study in Scarlet, Watson remarks on Holmes's physical abilities: he was noted to be "an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman." Notably, none of these is a team sport. All require the talents of a single participant, matched against one opponent.

As far as team sports go, the Canon provides us very few glimpses, and they are quintessentially British. One —rugby — even lends one of its positions to the title of a story. "The Missing Three-Quarter" concerns the mysterious and sudden disappearance of one of Cambridge's varsity right-wingers. As we sprint through the rest of the stories, we find that Gilchrist played for the rugby team in "The Three Students," and that Watson played for Blackheath when Robert Ferguson played for Richmond in "The Sussex Vampire."

For team sports originating in India, we have polo and cricket. Baron von Bork ("His Last Bow") is said to be a polo player who belongs to the Hurlingham Club. And a young Percy Phelps ("The Naval Treaty") was the victim of cricket bats over the shin and young Lord Saltire's cricket cap turned up ("The Priory School").

But nowhere do we find a mention of association football (that's "soccer" for our American readers), despite England being the birthplace of the first official rules of the game in 1863. Indeed, there is a history of the game that goes back to the twelfth century in England, but it wasn't until the nineteenth century that it rose in popularity.

By 1871, there was a divide in the sport, with those in favor of "hacking" (that's carrying the ball) splintering off to form the Rugby Football Union. Then there was a further split of professional and amateur teams, leading to official recognition of professionalism by the Football Association in 1885.

For a fun look at putting together a team, you might want to listen to Episode 270 of Trifles: "The Missing Three-Quarter One-Third Discovered" (Listen wherever you get podcasts). And check out the the full Games & Sports collections on Patreon and Substack.

Let's see what the field looks like at Baker Street Elementary these days...

Episode 337: The Great Game

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:21:00 -0400

“in league with the thief” [REIG]

Arvind Ethan David is a versatile writer and producer whose career spans theater, television, film, graphic novels, audio, and now his debut novel, The Great Game, a historical thriller set in 1905 London. Blending mystery and suspense, the book marks the return of A. J. Raffles — the famous gentleman thief created by Conan Doyle’s brother-in-law, E.W. Hornung.

Born in Malaysia and educated in England, Arvind’s perspective on imperial rivalry, colonialism, and cultural identity is expressed through the eyes of his narrator Balvinder dev Singh, a law student and military veteran who is funding his education in partnership with Raffles. When a brutal Mayfair murder tangles Bunny and Raffles in a widening conspiracy, it attracts the attention of Holmes, Watson, and even Winston Churchill.

Arvind’s career began when he was still a student, adapting Douglas Adams’s novel Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency as a play. When Adams came to see it, he became a mentor. He has written and produced extensively in television, including Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency for Netflix, Anansi Boys for Amazon, and The Garden of Evening Mists for HBO. He has also written seven graphic novels, including an adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s Trouble Is My Business. Join us as he reflects on his experiences in these different artistic worlds, and on the unique challenges of bringing honored characters to life.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the latter half of August. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews the first Enola Holmes film. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of The Great Game for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by July 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Baker Street Elementary – FDS

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:54:00 -0400

“I thought you might care to see it” [SIGN]

From Hugo Baskerville’s portrait to the neighborhood of the Priory School, maps and drawings of all sorts were of great help to Sherlock Holmes. And they were just as important to Watson’s publishers.

The Strand Magazine impractically wanted an illustration on every page. While Sidney Paget established Holmes’s look in the United Kingdom, dozens of American artists pictured him in wildly different ways before Frederic Dorr Steele picked up his pencil.

A popular illustrator, Steele was the natural choice to create the iconic American image of Sherlock Holmes when the stories in The Return appeared in Collier’s Magazine in 1903.

William Gillette’s play had been a triumph in 1899, and while the actor never modeled for Steele, he was his inspiration. Steele captured Holmes’s charisma, his presence, his confidence, and he created the portrait that's inspired every drawing, movie, and cartoon that followed.

You can find out more about Steele and see some of his work at fdsteele.org, the website of the Frederic Dorr Steele Memorial.

But now, let's see if young Freddy is breaking any crayons at Baker Street Elementary...

Episode 336: Holmes in the Heartland – Sherlock Haunts

comment@ihearofsherlock.com (Scott Monty & Burt Wolder) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:21:00 -0400

“quite to the heart of the matter” [MUSG]

We head to the Gateway City to preview the "Holmes in the Heartland" conference, coming up on July 24–26 in St. Louis. Organizers Rob Nunn, BSI ("Elementary") and Heather Hinson share the inside scoop on what attendees can expect from this third triennial gathering.

Hosted by The Parallel Case of St. Louis — a BSI scion founded in 1988 — this year's event centers around the eerie theme of "Sherlock Haunts." The planning committee’s lineup of eight speakers includes our own Scott Monty, as well as a dealers' room of Sherlockian treasures from new vendors, and some special events.

You’ll hear Rob and Heather discuss some of the weekend's highlights, including a nearby screening of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. There’s excitement, too, around their new venue: The Cheshire, a British-themed boutique inn with Tudor architecture, country manor decor, and rooms dedicated to legendary British authors.

There’s also a raffle for a stay in the hotel's exclusive Sherlock Holmes Suite. When we recorded, the conference was practically sold out, with 80 attendees expecting a memorable weekend.

Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of August. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews a cult classic. Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Episode 343: Is This a Joke, Mr. Holmes?

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Nominate Someone for the 2027 Susan Rice Mentorship Award

“A friendly native will surely guide us” [CREE]

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Crushed in Time: Mobile Release Announced

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Episode 342: Star Trek, Stagecraft, and Sherlock Holmes

“His face lit up with a boyish enthusiasm” [HOUN]

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June Wyndham Davies, Producer of Granada Sherlock Holmes Series, Aged 97

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Episode 341: The Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis

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Baker Street Elementary – That's Life

“The ways of fate are indeed hard to understand” [VEIL]

Baker Street Elementary – What Is It Good For?

“then so prepare for war” [SECO]

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Baker Street Elementary – Ghostbusters

“this agency stands flat-footed upon the ground” [SUSS]

Episode 339: Clubland

“The exclusion from his clubs would mean ruin” [EMPT]

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