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Sherlock Holmes has been on a variety of entertainment media over the years. We look at some of them.

TV, Movies, Music and Stage

Radio, Musical, Voices

Interviews on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere, the first podcast for Sherlock Holmes fans. It's like Fresh Air for Sherlockians.

Interviews

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We do another interview show, this time when we have a conversation with longtime Baker Street Irregular Peter Blau ("Black Peter"). Peter is one of the center points of the Sherlockian hub and has plenty of great stories to tell. Add to that an audio comment from a listener, and we've got a show that should not be missed.

Episode 6: Peter Blau (Part 1)

The chatfest with Peter Blau continues as we enjoy more conversation in an even more interesting vein, if you can imagine. From the early days of the BSI to radio connections, professional societies, collecting and traditions, and even Sherlock Holmes in a far-flung place, Peter gives his unique perspective.

Episode 7: Peter Blau (Part 2)

Editors Steven Rothman and Nicholas Utechin join us for a chat about a book they have co-edited: To Keep the Memory Green, some recollections from the life of Sherlockian/Doylean scholar and collector Richard Lancelyn Green. We also hear about their respective experiences as editors of the Baker Street Journal and the Sherlock Holmes Journal and the formation of the Quartering Press.

Episode 8: To Keep the Memory Green

This week, we take a break from our interview schedule to get back to the basics. We discuss the man who determined the foundations of a good Sherlockian collection and heap lavish praise on our favorite tomes related to the great detective.

Episode 9: Our Favorite Books

Scott and Burt interview Bob Thomalen, BSI to learn more about his involvement with the Sherlockian world, including his claim to fame, Autumn in Baker Street (aka “The Great Sherlockian Sleepover"). Join us as we learn more about this veteran drummer, guitarist, magician, chessman, and corporate presenter. Bob will also share his insights as to how to start a Sherlock Holmes society or event .

Episode 11: Bob Thomalen (Part 1)

A visit to a venerable scion society, the Sons of the Copper Beeches, in October 2007. Headmastiff Gideon Hill describes the group's history, assisted by Scott Bond, who then offers remarks about his 25 years as the Baker Street Journal's cartoonist. We close with an Editor's Gas Lamp from July, 1959 featuring Edgar Smith's thoughts "On the Forms of Address."

Episode 18: Sons of the Copper Beeches

Well, it's been in the news quite frequently lately. The new Sherlock Holmes movie has brought new life to the literary franchise we all know and love.

But Holmesians have a number of questions: how is it? Does Robert Downey, Jr. make a decent Holmes? Is the "bromance" just a little too much for the purists? Will those raised on Rathbone be able to stand the latest reincarnation?

To help us answer these questions and perhaps raise a few more, Scott and Burt are joined in this episode by Sherlockian film critic David F. Morrill, BSI ("Count Von Kramm"), a man who owns as many as 10,000 movies - some of which are actually worth watching. David helps us discern what makes a good cinematic Holmes, shares his picks of the best film editions of The Sign of the Four, and shares his opinion on how Downey stacks up while dressing down.

Episode 21: Sherlock Holmes @ the Movies Part 1

You'll recall that on the last episode, we were joined by David Morrill, BSI ("Count von Kramm"), who offered an informed opinion about the new Sherlock Holmes film.


And as they do in the film business, we're offering you the sequel: part two of Sherlock Holmes at the Movies. Here we continue where we left off, discussing Jude Law's turn as Watson, working with animals, the potential for a sequel and more. Burt wraps up the show with an alternative to our traditional Editor's Gas-Lamp by sharing an excerpt from The Films of Sherlock Holmes by Chris Steinbrunner, BSI ("The Tankerville Club Scandal")

Episode 22: Sherlock Holmes @ the Movies Part 2

It isn't often that one gets an opportunity to chat with an accomplished actor, either from the big screen, small screen, or the stage. Burt and Scott were joined by one that has crossed all three, but whom is certainly known for his musical turn as Sherlock Holmes in the 1965 musical "Baker Street: A Musical Adventure of Sherlock Holmes:": none other than Tony Award-winning actor Fritz Weaver.

Episode 26: A Musical Stroll Down Baker Street

As you probably already know, Edward Hardwicke passed away in May 2011. To an entire generation of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, he was Dr. Watson, the faithful friend, biographer and colleague of Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes.

In this episode, we gather with two eminent Sherlockians who knew Mr. Hardwicke and explore his life and commitment to the craft a little deeper. We're joined by David Stuart Davies, BSI ("Sir Ralph Musgrave"), author of The Tangled Skein, Bending the Willow: Jeremy Brett As Sherlock Holmes and Starring Sherlock Holmes: A Century of the Master Detective on Screen, among many other titles. We were also fortunate to have Steven Doyle, BSI ("The Western Morning News"), author of Sherlock Holmes For Dummies, proprietor of the Wessex Press (sponsor), and organizer of the quadrennial conference From Gillette to Brett, which covers Holmes on the stage and screen.

Episode 33: Remembering Edward Hardwicke

One of the great benefits of being a member of the Baker Street Irregulars is that we get to meet a lot of interesting and famous people. Chief among them are the literati, such as Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book critic for the Washington Post, who makes his living by writing about the literati.

In this case, Michael himself is the author, having been tapped by the Princeton University Press to contribute to their "Writers on Writers" series with the volume On Conan Doyle: Or, the Whole Art of Storytelling. In it, he takes us through Conan Doyle's life and writings - many of which may not be familiar to the Sherlock Holmes fan - and gives us a perspective on many of them through the Canon.

Burt and Scott had a chance to sit down with Michael at the Players in New York City during the 2012 Baker Street Irregulars Weekend - marking the first time our podcast has been recorded with the two hosts together in the same room.

Rather than give you an Editor's Gas-Lamp in this episode, we asked Michael to read something from his own work.

Episode 38: On Conan Doyle

When a fictional character's impact overflows to reality to affect what people are talking about, where they go and how they act, it's quite an accomplishment. When it happens in a nearly identical, if time-appropriate manner nearly 120 years apart, it must have something to to with Sherlock Holmes.

As this podcast is all about Sherlock Holmes, you can rest assured that is indeed the case. But what of it? This updated and renewed interest in our beloved master is curious, but in the end, quite elementary. Much of the chatter and buzz seen on the Internet in particular, has been generated by the Robert Downey, Jr. outings in two films, and more recently by Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal in two seasons of the BBC television show "Sherlock."

Episode 39: #BelieveInSherlock

While our listeners normally have to deal with the voices of Burt Wolder and Scott Monty, this episode is different. We're pleased to be able to bring you the smooth baritone of one Mr. David Ian Davies.

Episode 40: One Voice of Sherlock Holmes

"the lawyers have been at it" [REIG] 

As you've no doubt observed, if you've seen anything of the news of the past few days, the "Free Sherlock" case has concluded, with the plaintiff emerging victoriously. It's been big news, getting coverage in such circles as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal and scores of other publications.

As a listeners of our program know, Leslie S. Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") has been a frequent guest on the show, joining us for a two-part interview on his role as consultant to the Robert Downey, Jr. films, and then again talking about his Annotated Dracula work. Of course, Les is also the lead plaintiff on the lawsuit in question. You can read some background to this here ("Don't Imagine That You Can Bully Me" [CHAS]) and listen to one of our most popular episodes wherein we took up the question Who Is a Sherlockian?

We were once again joined by Les, who outlined the background of the case and discussed some of the legal aspects of copyright that have led us to this juncture. We try to keep the discussion as interesting as possible for the lay people out there, and Les even manages to bring in the 1903 coronation of Edward VII as part of the case law history.

As if landing an interview with the lead plaintiff in the case weren't enough, we also managed to sit down with Betsy Rosenblatt, BSI, ASH ("Lucy Ferrier"), who is not only a second generation ASH and BSI, but also a legal scholar who just happens to specialize in intellectual property law (how fortunate is that?). Betsy touches on some additional points that will undoubtedly be of interest.

While we weren't able to find an Editor's Gas-Lamp per se, we used a bit of scholarship presented at the annual meeting of the Speckled Band in 1992 by the (now) late Joseph Merriam. We've included here as a bonus.

Impact of the Law on the Sherlock Holmes Stories by I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

 
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Episode 51: Who Is a Sherlockian?


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I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere - Special Episode: Free Sherlock

We're joined by Bert Coules, head writer for the BBC Sherlock Holmes radio series, to discuss the history of Sherlock Holmes on radio.

Episode 68: Sherlock Holmes on Radio, Part 1

The second part of an in-depth look at Sherlock Holmes portrayals on the radio via an interview with Bert Coules, the head writer for the BBC Radio Sherlock Holmes series. Lots of audio clips, music and delightful conversation - including a listener contest!

Episode 69: Sherlock Holmes on Radio, Part 2

"Yes, Mr. Holmes, I teach music." [SOLI]

It's our final show of 2016, we welcome Karen Wilson to the program to discuss a variety of musical associations of hers with Sherlock Holmes. From teaching to composing to performing, she does it all, and incorporates that into her Sherlockian pursuits.

We're treated to one of the best toasts of the year, "Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street," performed for us by Karen. It was inspired by "Alexander Hamilton" from the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and it does not disappoint.

Karen shares with us her muse, the creative process, her other inspirations and more in this memorable interview. Plus, a solution for getting kids to put down those pesky electronic devices.  Burt and Scott mention some Sherlockian resolutions for 2017; what are yours? And do you have suggestions for guests for 2017? Let us know with a call, a comment, or an email.

Episode 111: Hip Hop Holmes

“Light-houses, my boy! Beacons of the future!” [NAVA]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Beacon Society needs your help. In particular, it needs you to spread the word to teachers, librarians, students and more. &nbsp; Established in 2003, the Beacon Society introduces young people to the Sherlock Holmes stories and recognizes people who are doing their part to do the same. Through grants, awards, essay contests and more, the group has many resources and opportunities for all who wish to get involved. &nbsp; In this episode, we're joined by Headlight Denny Dobry, BSI ("A Single Large Airy Sitting Room") and Communications Chair Steve Mason, who tell us about the priorities of the group and what you can expect ahead. &nbsp; Also, tune in for the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet. We have another opportunity for you to win&nbsp;a prize in this episode. &nbsp; &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.        &nbsp;              &nbsp;     &nbsp; Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;   &nbsp;  Sponsors  Wessex Press&nbsp;is our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. &nbsp;    &nbsp;   We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;more information here. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Download&nbsp;[Save As] | File size 25.2 MB, 54:59   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Links &nbsp;  This episode:&nbsp;ihose.co/ihose183 The Beacon Society The Jan Stauber Grant&nbsp;(Grant deadline is&nbsp;May 1) The Joel Senter Essay Contest&nbsp;(Essay deadline is&nbsp;February 1)  IHOSE remembers Joel Senter Fortescue Scholarship Exams Other episodes mentioned:   Episode 134: The Junior Sherlockian Society Episode 153: The Rooms at 221B Baker Street      &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;ihose.co/flipsherlock&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;Facebook,&nbsp;Instagram, and&nbsp;Twitter.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   Apple Podcasts,&nbsp;Google Podcasts,&nbsp;RadioPublic,&nbsp;Soundcloud,&nbsp;Stitcher,&nbsp;iHeartRadio&nbsp;or&nbsp;Spreaker&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We've slipped a bit: we're just shy of&nbsp;our goal of $100 per episode level on Patreon. Please consider contributing a dollar or two a month to help us bring transcripts to the hearing-impaired. Transcript will be here soon. But you need to help.   &nbsp;   -- &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Beacon Society

Remembering Bob Thomalen, BSI ("The Three Garridebs"), who passed away on Dec. 5, 2019. Bob was a longtime Sherlockian and the founder of Autumn In Baker Street.

His friends remember him at https://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2020/01/remembering-bob-thomalen-bsi.html

I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Special Episode: Remembering Bob Thomalen

“a certain quiet primness of dress” [MUSG]&nbsp; For the last 26 years, Beau Ties Ltd. has been a Vermont-based U.S. manufacturer of bow ties. And sometimes we see glimpses of Sherlock Holmes coming through. Because we're bow tie fanciers and astute observers of things, we decided to chat with an executive from Beau Ties Ltd. to understand their thinking. So we sat down with Cy Tall, President of Beau Ties Ltd. From her choice of college major to her consulting career, Cy's decisions eventually led her to this fascinating industry. She tells us about how the team gets its inspiration for tie names, how clubs can work with Beau Ties to get their own custom ties, how the conversion service (convert your neck tie to a bow tie) came about, how the company has accommodated more than just men with its products, and more. We also have a special Beau Ties Ltd. discount for IHOSE listeners: just use the code&nbsp;HOLMES15&nbsp;at checkout from January 15-30, 2020 and you'll enjoy 15 percent off your order. Also, tune in for the latest&nbsp;Canonical Couplet. We have another opportunity for you to win&nbsp;a prize in this episode. &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.  Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.    &nbsp;  Sponsors  &nbsp;is our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.    We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;   &nbsp; &nbsp;   Links  This episode:&nbsp;   &nbsp;bow tie &nbsp;bow tie Discount code:&nbsp;HOLMES15 &nbsp;(I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere)     &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   ,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp; — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We've slipped a bit: we're just shy of&nbsp;. Please consider contributing a dollar or two a month to help us bring transcripts to the hearing-impaired. &nbsp; Transcript will be at ihose.co/ihose184.   -- &nbsp; &nbsp;

Tying One On with Sherlock Holmes

"pursuing some laborious researches" [3STU] The name William S. Baring-Gould is one of a hallowed few in the pantheon of Sherlockian scholars. He is one of the handful of chronologists who has attempted to put the stories in a particular order, using a number of research techniques. He also wrote the first unofficial "biography" of Sherlock Holmes with his&nbsp;Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street: A Life of the World's First Consulting Detective. And his name is synonymous with his magnum opus from 1967,&nbsp;The Annotated Sherlock Holmes. The 2019&nbsp;Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual&nbsp;looks at all of these things and more, making this legend come to life as a fully-formed and high achieving individual. Julie McKuras, Tim Johnson, Richard Sveum, and Gary Thaden joined forces to bring us this well-deserved biography of this hero of so many Sherlockians. We spoke to Julie and Tim to hear what went into writing this book and special discoveries they made about Baring-Gould along the way. While you can't buy a copy of the Christmas Annual (it comes bundled with every annual BSJ subscription), we are giving you a chance to get a copy: the prize we're giving away for this episode's&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;is a copy of the Baring-Gould Christmas Annual. You won't find it anywhere else. &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.    Please do consider becoming a&nbsp;. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.   &nbsp;   &nbsp;  Sponsors  &nbsp;is our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. We're also pleased to have support from &nbsp;in Dayton, OH. &nbsp;    We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!   &nbsp;  Links  This episode:&nbsp; The 2019&nbsp;Baker Street Journal Christmas Annual:&nbsp; &nbsp;(possibly at a BSI meeting)   &nbsp;at the University of Minnesota Tim's blog:&nbsp; Previous episodes mentioned in this episode:            &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   ,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;— or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   &nbsp;   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  The transcript for this episode is available at  We've just hit&nbsp;. If you've helped, thank you. If not, we do need to get through the archives, so please consider signing up.

William S. Baring-Gould

“your wide experience of turf matters” [SILV]&nbsp; The sport of kings horse racing is part of the Sherlock Holmes lore. It's also part of a tradition in Sherlockian events going back some 70 years. The BSI Press has issued a new book,&nbsp;, that is a comprehensive look at horse racing in the Canon, Victorian England, and the Baker Street Irregulars, as well as associated topics such as gambling, drugs (quite an associated set of vices!), the law, art, and history. Candace J. Lewis, BSI ("A Little Art Jargon") and Ira Brad Matetsky ("The Final Problem"), together with Roger Donway, edited this volume related to horses and horse racing. Candy and Ira join us to talk about the inspiration behind the volume and our own Burt Wolder describes his contribution to the scholarship. The&nbsp;Canonical Couplet&nbsp;is back, and the prize for this episode is a copy of the BSI Press booklet&nbsp;Commissionaire: Julian Wolff and his Baker Street Irregulars&nbsp;by Sonia Fetherston. This booklet was distributed to attendees of the&nbsp;&nbsp;in November 2019 and is an advance publicity piece for Sonia's forthcoming biography of Julian. It is not available anywhere else on the market. &nbsp; &nbsp; Information on sponsors, links, and notes available below.     &nbsp;      Please do consider becoming a . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services.     &nbsp;   &nbsp;  Sponsors  &nbsp;is our lead sponsor. They've been with us for nearly the entire run. Please visit their site and let them know you found them via I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere. &nbsp;    We have room for more than one sponsor. If you're interested in advertising with us, you can find&nbsp;. Let's chat!  &nbsp;   &nbsp;   Links  This episode:&nbsp; &nbsp;(BSI Press) &nbsp;(BSI Press) &nbsp;(BSI Press) &nbsp;(BSI Press)    &nbsp; Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at&nbsp;&nbsp;as well as through our accounts on&nbsp;,&nbsp;, and&nbsp;.   &nbsp;   Please subscribe on the podcast provider of your choosing:   ,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;,&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp; — or perhaps another we haven't listed here — and be kind enough to leave a rating and review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).    &nbsp;    Transcript  We've just hit&nbsp;. If you've helped, thank you. If not, we do need to get through the archives, so please consider signing up by clicking the link above. You can find the full transcript at  --   &nbsp; &nbsp;

Upon the Turf

The first podcast for Sherlock Holmes devotees, covering the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and popular culture. Discussions about the timeless characters of Holmes & Watson, goings-on today in a variety of media, and interviews with interesting people who share a passion for the great detective.