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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume 2
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Volume 2 Author:Jim French For the first time in over fifty years, the estate of Dame Jean Conan Doyle has authorized new Sherlock Holmes stories to be written and aired on American radio! Jim French has been given the privilege of writing new radio dramas using the classic characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. To bring them to life, French studied the masters ori... more »ginal stories and delved into Victorian history.Sherlock, played by John Gilbert and later by John Patrick Lowrie, is depicted faithfully as to age and disposition. And Dr. John H. Watson, played by Lawrence Albert isnt the Hollywood version of a bumbling old fogey here; hes a brave and devoted friend whose help Holmes couldnt do without. And while Frenchs scripts are pastiches, they contain the flavor of the Doyle canon, brought to life with loving care in acting and production values. The BBC saw fit to broadcast part of one of Frenchs episodes, exclaiming their surprise to find that the actors were all Americans! And the stories were all new! The BBC host called the show,One of the four best radio dramas in the English language!The Greatest of Them All: Sherlock Holmes, the name conjures pictures of gas-lit streets and dark mysteries from a bygone age. Along with his trusted friend Dr. John H. Watson, Holmes is without doubt the most famous sleuth the world has ever known with countless literary works, stage plays, films, television and radio programs all centering around this icon and spanning over 117 years. And now, with full authorization from the estate of Dame Jean Conan Doyle, daughter of Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jim French Productions brings you 4 episodes from our long running dramatic radio series starring John Patrick Lowrie and John Gilbert as Holmes with Lawrence Albert as Dr. Watson.Product Features:CD1:
The Mystery of the Patient Fisherman: To confirm his sanity, a businessman begs Holmes and Watson to prove the ghost of his dead partner isn't haunting him, although he sees the specter several times...as does Watson.The Diary of Anthony Moltaire: An old Army comrade of Watson's seeks Holmes' aid in ridding himself of a blackmailer, even if it means murder.The Bee and the Spider: Mycroft Holmes has learned of an assassination plot against the King of England. He's certain only his younger brother can prevent the crime but Sherlock Holmes has retired to Sussex to raise bees.CD2:
The Wizard of Baker Street: Holmes takes a decidedly active interest in the production of a new play about himself. Much to Dr. Watson's confusion and dismay, he thinks the piece is dreadful. What could Holmes be thinking about?The Living Weapon: A brazen murder on the very steps of 221 B Baker Street threatens to drive a wedge between Holmes and Watson.School for Scoundrels: Holmes is engaged by an independently minded young woman to track down the man who swindled her father and broke her heart.« less