Recollections of Captain Wilkie by Arthur Conan Doyle (1895) Read by Greg Wagland.

Hi. Here's a tale I first read today in which we meet a character who seems like a curious hybrid of Watson and Holmes travelling in a railway compartment with a rather dodgy geezer. It's quite a jolly tale all in all.
Was that an Oscar Wilde quote I spotted, early doors?
I recorded this story on an sE dyna something or other at my desk and not in my studio. Sounds ok but not 10/10 and quickly mastered on the hoof. Excuses, excuses.
Enjoyed getting back to recording some Conan Doyle and hope to unearth a few similar gems over the next few weeks, unless of course the sunshine draws me into the 'outen world'.
As usual, this has been Greg Wagland, recording for Magpie Audio in my palatial home in the UK.
Cheers!

[@along5925]

Oh, I loved this! As delightful in 2024 as it was, I'm sure, when Arthur Conan Doyle wrote it. I really felt that I was on that train listening to the rogue telling his tale. Your narration of this story does the author proud. I think ACD must smile with delight when he hears you speak his words. Both you and he are treasures! Thank you so very, very much.

[@jonmgoss]

The main man is back. Greg...👌 The time you must have taken in creating such splendid channel material will doubtless fall by the wayside for many. First class. Simply first class. Chin up...and carry on kicking butt chap. We all need each other to enrich life.

[@tottiemae2258]

Another ACD and more GW. 😄 🎉🎉🎉 Happy dance!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@wordjunkys]

Thank you for this upload! This is such a crisp, clear reading! I listen to your exceptional voice artistry each night; I genuinely can't imagine my life without Magpie Audio in it! Blessings from Nashville USA

[@auntyJanette]

It’s so good to hear you reading a ‘new’ ACD story Greg. Love all your work. 🤗🤗 from 🇨🇦👵🏻

[@barryclarke492]

So glad Greg's back have listened to all his stuff like 10x now

[@lesterbrandt3203]

Mahalo. Sound is great. Love the story. Never heard this before.

[@MissTikka]

Nothing quite like Mr Wagland telling stories while I’m tucked up in bed with a cup of tea. I like other narrators and other authors but Greg and Arthur will always be my favourite. ❤️

[@shebanipperschnackles9879]

Speaking of the reformed, Greg Wagland has the voice of an apex villain who went to rehab and now helps old ladies across the street.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Spot on

[@MichelleKumler]

That's why he hangs out with me in Florida 😃

[@anon-5321]

Your talent is so appreciated.

[@mariamcgee4462]

Thanks Greg, this is a really enjoyable story.

[@taliabee8661]

What a lovely surprise and what a great story. Proper perked me up, thank ‘ee! 😀♥️

[@evelanpatton]

Just so you know, your narration IS noticeably missed. One hopes, we see a horizon with future adventures from Magpie Audio in our future. Though, I DO DELIGHT in an ample library to return to, your voice had/has been a refuge of sorts through stormy weather. One hopes you are well! Cheers! 🍻🥃🍷☕️🫖

[@JH-lz4dh]

Came back here to say the same ❤

[@davidguerin1401]

Thanks Greg, I really appreciate it and enjoy your narrations 🍀

[@paullawson8610]

Thanks Greg you narrate Doyles work so well

[@lesterbrandt3203]

In 1940 I met a salt water sailor. His wrist were so big, he looked like Popeye. You could read people back then.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

True!

[@helenamcginty4920]

But what did you read? My grandad and his cousin were huge, strong working men. But gentle. Non violent unless pushed far enough. Being Irish Catholics knew the value of learning as they were only 1 generation from the penal laws prohibiting Catholics from being educated. Their fathers had given them a love of literature they learned in the underground 'hedgerow' schools. Quiet. Witty. None of this was obvious from their physical appearance.

[@linnmatthews8615]

I was a sailor, a deck ape, (Boatswains Mate) it was our forearms that were huge not our wrists.

[@MichelleKumler]

This is going to be a loooong story.

[@john-r-edge]

Two minutes in. But already great.

[@evelanpatton]

Cheers! 🎉from PNW, Cascadia. A BC to Baja Mexico kind fan who takes you along where ever I roam! #BLESSED When I my depression cycle is at its VeRY lowest, your narrations literally bring my mind, body & spirit to peace- it is a rare gift, & it has a lot to do with your story choices & just how much effort & information you put on your channel so this reference/research hobbyist feels connected to your process. ALL of what you bring here to YT on your channel is ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATED! Your narration is pure/purrfect! 🐯🐾🐚🪺🪻✨

[@constantreader7483]

Brilliant as always 😁 Love hearing random Doyle stories! "Rather dodgy geezer" may be the most British phrase I've ever heard.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

😁

[@ainaguru4986]

missing your work Greg! I hope you post more soon

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Aim to! 🍻

[@MichelleKumler]

​@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audioTime to get out of the pub again 😃

[@alexei6604]

I hope you're doing alright, Greg. It's been a fairly long dry spell

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

It has. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible!

[@MichelleKumler]

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[@Dildosoup]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thanks Greg!

[@stephentravis2250]

Brilliant, really appreciate your work.

[@lindapeterson5810]

What a lovely surprise!😊😊

[@79personalities]

Yay!!! Thank you!!

[@big566bunny]

Greg, Ever considered the many works of Robert Louis Stevenson ?? Am currently reading The New Arabian Nights, section The Rajah's Diamond. Lots of material there.😊

[@big566bunny]

Greg, you are still the best reader (voice actor) of them all. Take a look at Classic Detective Stories channel. It finds all sorts of authors, presumably out of copyright. Yet the speaker merely reads, doesn't act. 😢

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes I have and may do!

[@derekblack8189]

Nice to hear your voice again Greg.

[@stevenverhaegen8729]

Excellent! It"s even funnier because you see the end coming from a mile away, and yet you follow the rogue along... 😁 Thanks for reading and sharing! 🙏👍

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryder6070]

Greg Wagland. Thanks dude. From Alaska, at anchor in a gail You're super talented

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, Ryder. At anchor in a gale? Wow. Why's that?

[@ulalaFrugilega]

"Thank YOU for reading!" is always my immediate response to your accustomed closing words. Thank you indeed! I was surprised about the crooks return of consciousness (as well as the narrators oblivion). To melt the family heirloom had been so mean and his glee so unabashed...

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio giggle!

[@Shineon83]

….That was exactly my reaction : the “meanness/cruelty” of melting family heirlooms-whose sentimental value far exceeded even their great monetary worth…..(I hate thieves )

[@thomasteunter3522]

Thank you! ❤

[@zitojeffrey4133]

Thank you for this Greg! Your readings are spot on always ( Psst...I'd love to see you read some Agatha Christie as well)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Great suggestion!

[@janjordal9451]

A fantastic well read story

[@Shineon83]

EXCELLENT story!!!…..WHERE is Greg?? ( I hope you aren’t calling it quits )….?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Still around. Not quitting. On a ‘go slow’ . Thank you for enquiring! All the best

[@BrittaniaNLewis]

Man! This gave me a laugh 😂 Good one, I enjoyed the narration sir.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it!

[@maggiekits1234]

Thanks again Greg Wagland🤗

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you for listening!

[@ShirleyPearl-n9z]

Wayhay thank u greg ❤

[@katyvdb5993]

Very entertaining and well-read. Thank you.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juleswells59]

Thankyou

[@davidescrihuela3953]

Thanks! I missed you❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks David. Still around but remarkably unproductive!

[@MichelleKumler]

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[@ClatterinDiesel]

I needed this! Thanks Greg!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsMtheory]

I just decided to check in and ...Yay! 🎉❤ I've been missing your narrations 😢

[@ThePaladinHV]

Happy Easter and thanks for this present

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Same to you!

[@ShirleyPearl-n9z]

Thanks

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers 👋

[@MichelleKumler]

I can't talk right now I have to go to my Cigar Rolling class

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Lot of classes MK Don’t wear yourself out!

[@MichelleKumler]

@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio I'd tell ya about it but I'm at my Croation Kolo dance class right now.We have a big folk festival coming up.Im sure you understand.

[@dracogeorge6515]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@leebennett1821]

The Man just enjoyed playing the Game just for the sake of playing the Game 😂 😂😂 i do think I am a Bit OCD about ACD

[@JulieLevinge]

Conan Doyle obviously admires this kind of thief, this is a really entertaining story, assume he wasn’t ever a victim. Didn’t he write The Finger smith?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Not sure

[@robertely686]

It's funny to hear that virtue signaling by imperialists was around then. They could turn a blind eye to their government robbing silver from other countries but suddenly get upset if someone steals silver from a fellow countrymen! Very similar to today's virtue signallers that cry about a speeding motorist or a foreign thief whilst they support the invasions of Iraq, Syria, Yugoslavia, Libya etc. Whatever makes them feel superior

[@FormerMPSGT]

New Story? At least to me!

[@MichelleKumler]

I'm First? Hamsters Forever! 🐹

[@emlahey]

😂So hilarious! I love the twists and turns.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Indeed.

[@leebennett1821]

Hello

[@MichelleKumler]

What happens when you get 200,000 Subs?

[@MichelleKumler]

Not to rude or anything but what happend to this years Christmas story? Just sayin

[@judikingsman6132]

❤❤❤😁

[@K1lostream]

It was hardly worth my time to rob you of this ‘like’ - here! Take it!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ta!

[@ShirleyPearl-n9z]

😀

[@MichelleKumler]

Hey you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes?

[@peterchaloner2877]

Second class train? Are there no standards?

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Seemingly not

[@shadetreader]

You can't tell whether someone is an artist by looking at their face 🙄

[@MichelleKumler]

Dee Thought 😒 🤔

[@MichelleKumler]

Greg Waglands face is cute, Unless he doesn't shave 😮

[@baruchben-david4196]

That's right; but back in the days of this story, it was believed that you could tell this. I think this was called physiognomy.

[@MichelleKumler]

Must be nice to be retired! Thats all Im sayin.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Someone’s got to look out of the window and make tea.

[@MichelleKumler]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio 😆 🤣 😂 I'm looking out the windows waiting for the Hurricaine.Again. 🤪 😜

[@MichelleKumler]

I dare you to sing Rock Me Amedeus!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I just did - what do I win?

[@MichelleKumler]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio A Ringpop!