Sherlock & Co. is a British audio drama podcast that reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories in a modern setting, presented through the perspective of Dr. John Watson.[1] The podcast follows Watson, portrayed as a true crime podcaster and former British Army doctor, as he recounts his adventures with the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock & Co. was created by Joel Emery, directed by Adam Jarrell, and features Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson and Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes.[2]
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| Hosted by | Dr. John Watson (Paul Waggott) |
| Genre | Audio drama, mystery, true crime |
| Updates | Weekly |
| Production | |
| Created by | Joel Emery |
| Directed by | Adam Jarrell |
| Sound Design | Holy Smokes Audio |
| No. of episodes | 51
as of 17 Sep 2024 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 10 Oct 2023 – present |
| Provider | Holy Smokes Audio, Goalhanger |
| Adaptation | Based on original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Website | Sherlock & Co. |
The podcast was produced by Holy Smokes Audio and launched in October 2023, with episodes released weekly. By returning to the episodic nature of Doyle's original tales, Sherlock & Co. hopes to appeal to fans of the classic detective genre.
The show was developed in partnership with Goalhanger known for its history and politics programming.[3]
Format
editEach episode is narrated by Dr. John Watson, who serves as the editor and host of the podcast, echoing his role as Doyle’s chronicler of Holmes' cases. Watson's perspective provides a firsthand account of the mysteries, presenting the stories as recordings for a true crime audience.
Characters
editMain Cast
edit- Sherlock Holmes Portrayed by Harry Attwell
- John Watson Portrayed by Paul Waggott
- Mariana Ametxazurra/Mrs. Hudson Portrayed by Marta da Silva
Recurring Characters
edit- Archie
- Carol Watson
- Wiggins
- Mike Stamford
- Lestrade
Episodes
editEpisode List
edit| Story # | Episode # | Story Title | Story Length | Episode Title | Release Date | Ad-free length (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mr. Sherlock Holmes | 1 episode | Mr. Sherlock Holmes | 10 Oct 2023 | 32m |
| 2 | 2 | The Illustrious Client | 3 episodes | The Edelweiss Murder | 10 Oct 2023 | 26m |
| 3 | The Woman Collector | 17 Oct 2023 | 24m | |||
| 4 | Janet Jackson and the Ming Dynasty | 24 Oct 2023 | 44m | |||
| 3 | 5 | The Noble Bachelor | 2 episodes | The Disappearance of Harriet Doran | 31 Oct 2023 | 32m |
| 6 | Bloody Mary | 7 Nov 2023 | 23m | |||
| 4 | 7 | The Problem of Thor Bridge | 2 episodes | The Killing of Matheus Gibson | 14 Nov 2023 | 33m |
| 8 | Death Do Us Part | 21 Nov 2023 | 29m | |||
| 5 | 9 | The Golden Pince-Nez | 3 episodes | The Lamentable Death of Young Willoughby Smith | 28 Nov 2023 | 26m |
| 10 | The Dying Preacher | 5 Dec 2023 | 25m | |||
| 11 | The Killer is in the House | 12 Dec 2023 | 32m | |||
| 6 | 12 | The Blue Carbuncle | 2 episodes | A Wild Goose Chase | 19 Dec 2023 | 32m |
| 13 | Mad Tidings | 26 Dec 2023 | 31m | |||
| 7 | 14 | The Cardboard Box | 2 episodes | Happy New Ear(s) | 2 Jan 2024 | 26m |
| 15 | The Bloody Barge | 9 Jan 2024 | 32m | |||
| 8 | 16 | The Red-Headed League | 3 episodes | The Bad Actor and the Red Flags | 16 Jan 2024 | 31m |
| 17 | The Billionaires at the Opera | 23 Jan 2024 | 27m | |||
| 18 | A Gun, A Motorbike and Waterloo Bridge | 30 Jan 2024 | 31m | |||
| 9 | 19 | The Gloria Scott | 2 episodes | He Came From the Land Down Under | 6 Feb 2024 | 34m |
| 20 | Hunted to the Grave | 13 Feb 2024 | ||||
| 10 | 21 | The Solitary Cyclist | 2 episodes | The Doxxing of Violet Carruthers | 20 Feb 2024 | |
| 22 | The Shotgun Wedding | 27 Feb 2024 | ||||
| 11 | 23 | The Creeping Man | 3 episodes | The White Rat Killer | 5 Mar 2024 | |
| 24 | Live at the Apollo | 12 Mar 2024 | ||||
| 25 | Me, Myself and AI | 19 Mar 2024 | ||||
| 12 | 26 | The Retired Colourman | 2 episodes | Paint the Town Dead | 26 Mar 2024 | |
| 27 | Hide and Reek | 2 Apr 2024 | ||||
| 13 | 28 | Silver Blaze | 4 Episodes | Missing Like a Racehorse | 9 Apr 2024 | |
| 29 | If the Shoe Fitz | 16 Apr 2024 | ||||
| 30 | The Curious Incident | 23 Apr 2024 | ||||
| 31 | Off to the Races | 30 Apr 2024 | ||||
| 14 | 32 | The Reigate Squire | 2 Episodes | The Dark Arts | 7 May 2024 | |
| 33 | Fake It Until You Make It | 14 May 2024 | ||||
| 15 | 34 | A Case of Identity | 2 Episodes | Hate the Player, Not the Game | 21 May 2024 | |
| 35 | Fallen Angel | 28 May 2024 | ||||
| 16 | 36 | The Dancing Men | 3 Episodes | We'll Meet Again | 4 Jun 2024 | 34m |
| 37 | Stalk the Stalk | 11 Jun 2024 | 29m | |||
| 38 | American Lonewolf in London | 18 Jun 2024 | 30m | |||
| 17 | 39 | Shoscombe Old Place | 3 Episodes | Gone Girl | 25 Jun 2024 | 32m |
| 40 | You've Got a Fast Car | 2 Jul 2024 | 30m | |||
| 41 | A Bone to Pick | 9 Jul 2024 | 37m | |||
| 18 | 42 | The Lion's Mane | 3 Episodes | The White Whale | 16 Jul 2024 | 35m |
| 43 | Demon of the Sea | 23 Jul 2024 | 33m | |||
| 44 | Death in the Soul | 30 Jul 2024 | 33m | |||
| 19 | 45 | The Three Students | 2 Episodes | A University Challenge | 06 Aug 2024 | 33m |
| 46 | A Culprit on Campus | 13 Aug 2024 | 44m | |||
| 20 | 47 | The Red Circle | 4 episodes | The Best Adventure Ever | 20 Aug 2024 | 22m |
| 48 | The Italian Job | 27 Aug 2024 | 26m | |||
| 49 | Manhunt | 03 Sep 2024 | 29m | |||
| 50 | Badfellas | 10 Sep 2024 | 25m | |||
| 21 | 51 | The Resident Patient | TBD | TBD | 17 Sep 2024 |
Reception
editThe podcast was reviewed by The Times in review by Patricia Nicol as ''smash hit is filling the void left by the Benedict Cumberbatch drama''.[4]
Awards
editSherlock & Co. is an ARIAS 2024 award nominee and winner (silver Best Drama category) at The Radio Academy.[5][6][4] The podcast got shortlist in the fiction category at the [British Podcast Awards 2024].[7]The podcast also won First Place in the [Pod Bible Listener Polls 2023] in the Audio Drama category.[8]
References
edit- ^ Rogers, Jude (July 14, 2024). "Holiday listening: the 20 best podcasts for kids and teens". The Observer – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Sherlock & Co". Goalhanger Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "The Rest Is Not Even Close: Inside Gary Lineker's Goalhanger Revolution". Esquire. November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Nicol, Patricia (2024-04-27). "Sherlock & Co: the mystery podcast Gen Z is hooked on". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "ARIAS 2024 Nominees". Radio Academy. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "ARIAS 2024 Winners". Radio Academy. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Results 2024". British Podcast Awards. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Bible, Pod (2024-01-04). "POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!". POD BIBLE. Retrieved 2024-11-14.