22 The Greek Interpreter from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) Audiobook

From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes comes The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter.
I don't quite know why I've had an aversion to this story for so long. I had forgotten that Mycroft, Holmes' brother appears in it. Enjoyed recording it this morning! Good to be doing more Sherlock stories after such a long gap. More to come!
Lunch time!
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Read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
© Magpie Audio 2019

[@michaelg548]

Great reading! I always love the glimpses we get of Victorian medical care :) Looks like smoke inhalation! Quick, nurse, brandy and ammonia! We haven't much time!

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[@tell-me-a-story-]

"You have a brother? What's he like?" "Well, he's me, only lazy." "Oh?" "Yeah, that's why he's in government." 😆

[@adbei370]

just when you think Greg Wagland's voice acting can't get any better

[@quickjumpingfoxes]

Thanks to Greg's reading, bringing ACD's stories so admirably to life, I realize what an able command of English Mr. Doyle possessed. One really needs to hear his stories and not just read them.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, I agree. They are very easy to read out loud, luckily for me, which I take to be a sign of fine writing. Conrad is the same.

[@moviemad56]

You're right - Greg has revealed the brilliance of Doyle's writing.

[@cynthiaholland13]

You have truly found your talent! How gracious of you to share your gift with us. I enjoy it so much

[@a.singgih7182]

One of my favourite story, Mycroft is really an interesting character

[@jodyhunter9044]

I'm not aware of what KZbin dilemma that you did have mr. Wagland, however I would like to tell you 😊 that you are as superb as always in your narrations. I feel so grateful to be able to listen to you.you are as I have said before the only one that I listen to, and as I have already said many times before nobody can touch you. Hope that you are well, and continue with your narrations of Sherlock Holmes or whatever, because with your talent you bring life to each character that you portray just with the sound of your amazing voice. You have such a talent!!!!! Best wishes always!!!!!

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I love these readings so much. I know the stories but your readings open them up in new ways, which is such a gift. And your reading manages to be both exciting and soothing at the same time. Miraculous! Thank you.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Yes! Such a rare talent

[@Boogie_the_cat]

well said

[@TETLEY1969]

Definitely

[@codeeasly5102]

Yes hats off to Arthur explaining expressions..

[@JimB73C]

Excellent readings! The best Watson narrator out there!

[@lakenate6066]

Greg Wagland's range is incredible his tone and voices are always very well done and I think it is excellently shown in this reading.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Lake. Kind of you - I remember rather fearing doing this one.

[@johnmichaelfitzgerald3052]

Finally you've been able to upload a new Sherock Holmes story, you very rarely fail to disappoint with the way you portray Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpieces that you are somehow able to bring to life from the pages you read to the ears of those who love to hear you reading the life & times of Holmes & Watson as you somehow make these stories feel like your listeners are actually taken back to the late 1800's with the great voices & accents of these characters as we drift off to sleep, thanks Greg, great work m8ty, cheers 🍻 from 🇦🇺

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very kind of you JMF. All the best!

[@TheMinerMan]

Your voice for the older man Kemp is genuinely unsettling, great work

[@sivanlevi3867]

Well narrated. The Greek Interpreter is the first story I've read featuring Mycroft Holmes in some capacity. Truly remarkable!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed. Mycroft is an extraordinary creature.

[@stevebellmore909]

Thank you so much for this, Greg! I really enjoy listening to all of these Sherlock Holmes stories that you do! 😊. I’ve been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan ever since my mother introduced me to the Granada tv series starring Jeremy Brett and David Burke/Edward Hardwick as Dr. John Watson when I was about 10 years old. 😊. To this day, in my personal opinion, Jeremy Brett is still the best actor to play Sherlock Holmes although Basil Rathbone and Benedict Cumberbatch did amazing jobs as well! 😊. My mother also bought me The Complete Sherlock Holmes book series for my 11th Birthday. About a year and a half ago I was able to travel to England and while we were in London for four days, my sister and I went to the Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker St. It was amazing being there! I loved London and I really want to go back someday. I really look forward to your next Sherlock Holmes story reading! Have a great week! 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Steve for your comments. Brett was brilliant: total commitment to the role. Best wishes

[@jayfox28]

I can’t go to bed before listening to one of these stories! I’m on my second, third and fourth listens on most of them by now! The Yellow Face is my favorite.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. I like that one.

[@LisaCarso]

The Yellow Face is one of my favourites too.

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Tu Tu

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[@sidibill]

Been going through KZbin looking for audiobooks for my 93 year old blind mother. I came across your Sherlock Holmes. I am sure she will enjoy them. Of course, I will listen to them also. I have always been obsessed with Holmes. I smoke a pipe and keep my tobacco in a Persian slipper. Now if I could only find a lady named Mrs Hudson to clean up after me my life would be complete.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hope you both enjoy them! All the best!

[@LisaCarso]

Mycroft! Yay!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

He doesn't pop up as often as you might think!

[@karenwaters1926]

Yay! Mycroft!

[@natnuss98]

I've discovered this Channel over the time if Quarantine. I've been having problems with falling asleep during the last year and you soothing voice really made this Problem Almost non existent. Some cases I've heard multiple times but I never get tired of hearing them.

[@MultiSirens]

Very comforting, you are certainly by far the best story teller!

[@Scotticus71]

Thank you Mr. Wagland, a new Sherlock Holmes audiobook is truly a gift to your faithful listeners. So happy your KZbin dilemma has ended and wishing you all the best in future endeavors!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you, Scotticus! Hoping it's sorted.

[@Anakhrahn]

Totally agree.

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Happy new year dear fellow listeners and to our wonderful Magpie team.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

There's no team in I. In fact, it's just me. Cheers David.

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Thanks for another fine audiobook of SH adventures.

[@KiKiabout]

Adore... Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You are so welcome!

[@jorgnocke991]

Congratulations on creating an amazing KZbin video! Your hard work and creativity really shine through in every frame. The way you presented the content was so clear and easy to understand. I was truly captivated from start to finish. Your talent for engaging viewers is incredible. Keep up the fantastic work and know that you have a dedicated fan here who can't wait to see what you create next!

[@Frenchblue8]

I am falling asleep to these stories in order but I've been so sleepy that I only get a few words in this last 10 😊 nights or so. So this video has probably seen itself receiving at least that many clicks and sometimes I wake in the night and have to go back to the Greek interpreter again and again and again ~so maybe twice that many!. Finally finished early this morning with only a few minutes remaining, finally enjoying the end with my coffee! I mean, the suspense was getting pretty epic by then, lol! Thank you Greg. You are magic!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad it gets you off to sleep! Cheers Frenchbleu - talking of which where’s that cheese!

[@Frenchblue8]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio oh wow, yeah, fromage bleu that's a first, lol! I usually get, 'if you're French why are you talking about American politics', haha. I'm afraid the screen name raison d'etre is a lot less exciting. French blue ~ favorite colour, 8~favorite/lucky number 🥱 Thank you again Greg, it's lovely when you reply, lets us know for sure you're actually reading our comments here, which is a good thing! You'll always be reminded of how much you are appreciated!💙

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No problem

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Coincidentally, enjoying this reading on its 3-year anniversary. Thank you!

[@JohnMeadowsSoulPatchPiper]

Greg, your SH stories is what drew me to your channels. Having loved reading them for many years, your channel was a wonderful find and I find much joy in listening to your readings. Glad you’ve promised more! Take Care

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers JM. Thanks.

[@MsKGBabe]

My favorite bedtime stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Kind of you to say so, MsKGBabe

[@kiaguy47]

By Jove, these readings are extraordinary

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Jackson.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

I really don't believe or understand YT's figures 24 thousand views and only 309 likes(22dislikes)is for any video, but particularly this one, just un freakin' believable. Just isn't logical

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It does seem a bit low to me, but hey, we are all trapped in the Al Gore Rhythm. I am a twig on the back of the stream. Whither and away?

[@00WatName00]

Right on time! I am exhausted for the day and there is nothing better than this! Just having to always listen to your narration really gives wonders~ 😁 I'll never get tired listening to you.. 👏

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta very much Shay B.

[@SRA2513]

I love your reading, thank you for this priceless effort ❤️

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Glad you like it! Cheers Samudini Alexander!

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[@malcolmbeven5152]

A Real treat at bedtime thank you Greg 👍😎👌

[@MikePulcinellaVideo]

A dark story, excellently performed!

[@karenwaters1926]

I had forgotten about this one. Just had to revisit after a conversation about Mycroft yesterday. Thank you.

[@Take2thetrails]

Love these stories. I listen to them on my way to sleep. Great way to relax .

[@mlrich2]

Many lovely compliments from quite a few of us who really love your voice. Please reread when you are feeling down. It's not always about the numbers (but I do realize) quantity matters from a monetary point of view. You have a gift Greg and I am really happy you changed your mind regarding this particular story. :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Marisa. I do value all the comments for sure. Thanks for your support :-)

[@008fiona]

Welcome back! I/We have missed you very much.

[@alexd.alessandro5419]

Great reading!

[@marianhreads]

This is one of my favorite Holmes stories. Fantastic reading!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johneyon5257]

a very thin mystery with a hasty solution - but it does introduce Mycroft in a witty way

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes. I think that's why I dislike it... I've always had what I thought was an irrational dislike of it.

[@tomdekler9280]

I do rather like the villain. The English man with the nervous giggle is a breath of fresh air compared to the parade of vengeful characters from foreign countries who get caught and tell their entire life story in relief. I swear, every time I hope for a good old whodunnit and every time Sherlock goes off somewhere without Watson and returns with an unknown third party who talks all about his life as an African candle-maker who swore revenge against the victim who fled from African Candlemakertown after commiting African candlemaking crimes.

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Fortunately the Granada TV episode improves on the original story

[@thj6293]

Yay another Sherlock Holmes!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

True dat. Ta!

[@izzyhaynes6422]

Ah what a wonderful thing to discover settled down with a cup of tea on a rainy Saturday! Thanks :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Miserable weather! Warmer in Feb! All the best.

[@00WatName00]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio It's already too "warm" here in Philippines.. The rain helps me survive the heat~ 😂 There'll be a few more pours within the week and I think it's a good thing haha. Not that horrible.. 🤣

[@martavdz4972]

Wow, thank you for pronouncing Budapest correctly at 46:22 (as Budapesht)! I´m Czech, not Hungarian, but still, it´s so nice to hear! 🙂

[@KyleOfCanada]

Thanks for uploading! These are always so enjoyable to listen to. You're quite the talented voice actor and it really shows in this one: You're renditions of the voices, your tone, pacing _et cetera_ brought the story to life so professionally (just like all the other uploads). I like how you reflected Mycroft's lethargy in his voice. It's one thing for Doyle to describe it, but wholly another to actually hear it when he speaks. Your depiction achieved the aura of an intelligent man struggling to stay awake and interested perfectly. I never envisioned that and it was a pleasant surprise to hear. My favourite voice though has to be your portrayal of the giggling villain. That's just how I would have pictured him sounding, eerily horrifying as he coldly stammers out his threats amidst involuntary sniggers. That was just a delight to hear. I had to go back and listen to those lines again. He's such a creepy character and it was enjoyable to hear the lines actualized. He's one of Doyle's antagonists that you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley. Enough tired ramblings from me. All the best!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Kyle. Glad you liked the nutty villain 😀 etc. For Mycroft I merely channeled my inner sloth - easy peasy. Ciao.

[@sean-i9h]

Always great to listen a great story

[@subject2moodswings449]

I really do enjoy listening to your recordings. Your vocal protrail of characters really makes it easy to visualise the storys. I love Sherlock Holmes and have read every one myself and how you do Sherlock's voice is exactly how I imagined how he would sound. Please continue making these I know there isn't many left. I also think your voice would be amazing for Neil Gaiman books like neverwhere.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, not many left, Heather. Will get on with them soon (he said with crossed fingers). Cheers!

[@subject2moodswings449]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio glad to hear your wanting to make more and while I wait for more i shall content myself with re listening from the start.

[@sumitjoshi8605]

Ur voice is damn good

[@TexanAmiga]

Oh my was I excited to see this post! Thank you Mr. Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked!

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Whaooo Christmas has come early. Greg's realised another Sherlock Holmes story.

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Brilliant channel! Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers!

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I love Sherlock Holmes stories to. But it's the very talented Mr Wagland that make these so special.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Orson!

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Very nice reading, very good tale.

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You made my day. Brilliant!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad!

[@ironically7561]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio You’re second to none! :)

[@jorobinson8835]

Thanks Greg for narrating another of the stories. I'd love to hear the Bruce-Partington Plans one day!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

One day Jo Ro.

[@mis-d-white429]

thank you Greg for all you do and yah Sherlock is back .

[@ArizonaJoeHines]

When I first read the Holmes stories as a boy 60 years ago, I was always disappointed in the stories without a resolution - this one, the 5 Orange Pips, et al. I liked the way the Jeremy Brett version of this story had a resolution added. (Except Mycroft holding a derringer and calling it a revolver at the end). Anyway, thank you for your excellent performance!

[@marlyse8217]

Thank you for uploading more Sherlock 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

No worries!

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Nice!!! Already listened to it! What a great surprise!!! Made my day!

[@babciamira9556]

You are so excellent Actor, Greg. High above the skills which we understand under "reader". After discovering you I cant stop to listen to your stories every single night, In my opinion your Sherlock is better then Bretts - more dimensional. And thank to your reading I discovered how interesting the relation between Watson and Sherlock was - no one film provided me this understanding so clear as you. You make every figure so vividly alive. It is so good that you can share your gift with us. Pure pleasure to listen to you.. Thank you!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Hi Babcia Mira. I greatly appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. All the best.

[@moviemad56]

Babcia Mira - exactly what I think!

[@d1iv1ine]

This reminds me of the episode abominable bride

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Very nice story

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Thank you thanh

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Omg!! I’m so happy! 🙏 thank you 😊

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Quelle voix parfaite pour narrer les histoires de Sherlock Holmes!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Merci beaucoup Sophie

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😍 ohh how terribly wonderful to find this new recording.

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One of my favorites.

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First Timer here. Thank you *very much* for uploading such a quality vid. Liked n subscribed n looking forward to more.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Bilinda. Thank you - appreciated.

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Would love to visit Vietnam! I hear it's a great destination for tourists. Thank you and best wishes!

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Wonderfully done as always, a great many thanks.

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Be careful - there's probably a health and safety warning required for quick clicking.

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[@SuperBartles]

Whatever happened to delayed gratification...?

[@veritas6335]

Doyle has favorite expressions he is overfond of using, to the point that they become predictable. Holmes and Watson are forever “rattling away” in a carriage - in almost every story. There are innumerable ways to proceed, yet they always “rattle away.” And he falls back on the word “singular” in maddening fashion. In British usage, the word can mean unusual or unique as well as distinctive or amazing or surprising or remarkable, exceptional, extraordinary, etc. One wishes one could point this out to him and encourage him to be more precise.

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Thank you, you have made my evening

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Excellent, much better than going to old Trafford and watch United play

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There's more?! You, sir, deserve a knighthood -- or at the very least, to be called Mr. Greg Wagland, Esquire.

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This is how I fall asleep every .

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Ha! Glad to know it helps!

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Superb 💕

[@lianatheghost9357]

Anyone find the ending of this chilling story a little bit sudden ? I found myself wishing for Holmes’s detailed explanation of it all! Although I guess we already understand what went on. So mysterious...and is the Greek woman free, in the end ?

[@stalkek]

Conan Doyle allows I suppose that even in the world of Sherlock Holmes, not every truth and mystery can come to be neatly confined within the known.

[@jessicaellina3878]

Great narration! But found this particular tale on the dull side..no gasps of surprise at the end😮

[@andreasb.stasiak2238]

They in the Granada version of Sherlock Holmes made, in my opinion, an excellent choice in having Charles Gray play Mycroft Holmes and now hearing the books ending I think it was a good artistic choice in how that episode ended. Sadly the american version (Elementary, which I am a huge fan of) of Mycroft Holmes, the missed in my opinion both. Having animosity against each other or rather Sherlock against Mycroft was very wrong. Hearing Mr. Wagland do the voice of Wilson Kemp was good but George Costigan played a very creepy Wilson Kemp.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

George Costigan - great actor.

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thanks

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great. thanks

[@WojciechWachniewski-st1zm]

...and now imagine please a guy in Poland having read the COMPLETE CANON of SHERLOCK H. in English!... It has ever since been my dream. More still: have translated one piece vof the canon into Polish language. It was the only piece of the Canon, touching the area of science-fiction: Bruce-Partington Plans! Being a shiplover myself, and one with long experience, I found the task as great pleasure. 👍♍😊

[@DarthWill3]

I was wondering if you were ever going to get over this aversion of yours and try your luck at a Greek accent. Nice job. And welcome back.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you DarthWill3. Greek accent? - a hybrid - Harry Enfield's Stavros, Yanis Varoufakis and Nana Mouskouri, put through the Nutribullet of my mind and served with a garnish of prayer and desperation.

[@Thuan007]

Another fantastic chapter. Can you please upload adventure number 38 please. I have listened to all no. 1 to 41. This adventure was missing so thanks for uploading it. Just need no. 38 now. Also after adventure number 41, will there be more?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Will try to work out what number 38 is! There will be more. Thanks Thuan for your comment. All the best.

[@solivier7983]

Beautifully read, and introducing Mycroft, a singular oddity. Pity the story itself is somewhat meh. Think Arthur was thinking about something else when he wrote this.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, agreed, a little bit meh plot wise. But quite rich in terms of characters and backstory and all that stuff...

[@tomdekler9280]

Very high focus in characters and atmosphere, which made it pleasant to listen to. But it's a real shame to introduce a mind even greater than Holmes, only to bring in a mystery so simple that Watson could solve most of it, and not even bring the story to a satisfactory conclusion. Hell, Mycroft's advertisement nearly got the interpreter killed, and neither of the Holmes brothers had made precautions against it. Unthinkable! It's baffling to consider that between Sherlock, Mycroft and Gregson, Watson turned out to be the only one who really did anything in this tale to help the client.

[@martavdz4972]

@@tomdekler9280 IMHO the explanation is simple: you remember how Sherlock and Mycroft chat about the Diogenes club members, completely immersed in their observation and logical thinking. I think it was precisely because Sherlock and Mycroft worked together that they forgot about precautions. When they´re together, they sort of escape into their own world and become a bit too careless.

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YESSSSS!!!! 🕺☝🏾

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Here we go again 😁😘

[@Noaartetc]

The description of Mycroft is just Stephen Fry))

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Very possibly.

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Cool KZbin!

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Yippee ki yay

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed.

[@NickDiFroscia]

Good story 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it

[@NickDiFroscia]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio Who would not my dear Watson 😂.

[@samhitajoshi]

👌

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Just a bookmark 16:10

[@KimberlySmith1620]

Yahoo!!! 💖

[@iamdave47]

When you read the stories you see how silly Nigel Bruce's portrayal of Watson is. Watson was not so.e bumbling buffoon. He was an author, a man of science(medicine) , and a military officer.

[@wolfsong7493]

42:50 the man with glasses drew a "life - preserver" ? According to auto correct. Or are the captions correct and it's some ironic joke? Because he drew a pistol right?