Sherlock & Co.
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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. |
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]
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
[edit]Each 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
[edit]Main 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
[edit]Episode 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]Sherlock & 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.