Radio shows are an entertaining way to listen to the stories of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Radio as we know it did not exist when the original stories were being published, but today there are many broadcasts of and about them. Many of these shows are available online. Learn more about Sherlock Holmes radio shows by listening to the I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere podcast episodes 68 and 69. You can also see links below to listen to the classic radio shows that were the main source of entertainment for many people in the days before television.
Radio Show Recordings
Radio shows are an entertaining way to listen to the stories of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Many of these shows are available online. Learn more about these radio shows by listening to the I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere podcast episodes 68 and 69.
- William Gillette's audio appearances
- Edith Meiser's series beginning in the early 1930s
- The Rathbone/Bruce series from 1940-1947
- The Gielgud/Richardson series (1950s)
- The Hobbs/Shelley series (1950s)
- Main link to the BBC series (1988-2010)
- The Rees/Logan Hound in 1988
- The Merrison/Williams BBC series (1989-1998)
- The Merrison/Sachs BBC series (2002-2010)
- The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (2004-Present)
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Back in the late 1930s to early 1950, the BBC produced a radio show starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Watson.
Listen to Holmes & Watson's Radio Show
Radio Show Genre
In the time before television, folks could spend the evening listening to radio shows. Below are some links to where you can still listen to these classic shows.