The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle

In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet. As the detective's brilliant career reaches its zenith, a sinister presence emerges from the criminal underworld-Professor James Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. With the stakes higher than ever before, Holmes and Watson embark on a perilous journey across Europe, leading to a fateful confrontation at the edge of the Reichenbach Falls. Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Final Problem" pits the world's foremost detective against his intellectual equal in a battle of wits that will test the limits of reason, loyalty, and sacrifice. This is Holmes as you've never heard him before-vulnerable, hunted, and all too human.
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[@franken-pattern]

It's been a very trying day today, and taking a break with Mr. Walker helps SO much! Thank you, Tony!

[@Story-Voracious66]

So many things to love about this; thanks Tony and Gavin, it is SO appreciated. The Gratis production was my first experience of Andrew Scott in anything. I was so taken by his performance that I didn't care a jot that he was not physically like the description of Moriarty. I have been a fan ever since. I particularly liked his performance as Hamlet. I don't remember Una Stubbs in Catweazel, but as Aunt Sally in Worzel Gummidge. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one out here who loved these programs. Hi to all my fellow gen-Xers! 😃👋

[@craigoliver8712]

"Cup of tea+a slice of cake" had to put "my thinking head on" for that one.I must qualify as generation X then 👋😀

[@shirleybewley6646]

And, now you, Tony, and Classic Detectives are on my list with Sherlock and Marvel!

[@ancaralescu9753]

Excellent channel: content, narration, commentary. Thank you!

[@dawnrowlands2408]

Ahh, a quiet, relaxing evening with those dulcet tones. Thank you sir, you are much appreciated.

[@sheilacasper2030]

Loved the story. Especially loved the commentary at the end. Thanks

[@trixie10199]

I loved this story. Your talent is remarkable! Thanks! By the way, you are right about the “Sherlock” series starring Cumberbatch, Freeman, Gatiss, and Scott. The best!

[@craigoliver8712]

Nobody could best Jeremy Brett

[@fetlock]

I so agree, I feel like Andrew Scott has defined Moriarty. It will take a genius to top that sometimes insane perfomance.

[@rutimizrachi]

Thanks, Gavin, for funding Tony to give us this magic! Cumberbatch, Freeman and Scott are some of my favorites... but this radio version is excellent, too. The nuance of the voice differences is excellent. That feeling that Holmes is on the spectrum is expressed so well. Thank you, Tony. Very enjoyable!

[@shirleybewley6646]

Thank you both!

[@WilliamTuckwell-r8b]

Classic Ghost Stories 10/10 Classic Detective Stories 10/10 Encrypted Horror 10/10 ( Jasper) Mysterious Magpie 10/10 All just my opinion of course but great channels with top shelf narrations unlike A LOT of A.I. rubbish and monotone deliveries. Thanks for giving us so much enjoyment.

[@shirleybewley6646]

lololol its Reese's cups for me and lemon cookies

[@veronicamaria2730]

Grateful for Gavin's sponsorship. What a sad story. It does leave that hope at the end, but sheesh!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Mr. Tony, As a huge Sir ACD and Sherlock Holmes/Dr. John Watson fan, I really enjoyed your version and narration. I've read/listened to 'The Final Problem' dozens and dozens of times over the years, but Sherlock is ageless and NEVER get old!! Thanks again. Adobe and HP are both currently involved in Class Action Lawsuits here in America for exactly the problem you've referenced. I use Adobe Acrobat and have an HP Inkjet Print. Pay around $16.00 per month ($8 ea) for their services.

[@craigoliver8712]

Tony is English,could you convert that to £'s sterling please?there's a good chap

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@craigoliver8712 and I am American, thus I write in the World's currency...THE DOLLAR. Mr. Tony is aware of me, since I send him $$ each month for my appreciation of his efforts. Do you?? Google is available if you're needing to see...there's a good chap!!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@craigoliver8712 I'm an American, thus I write in the currency of the world...the American dollar. The internet is available if you're incapable of understanding. Mr. Tony is well aware that I'm American since I have joined his channel and send him my dollars each month. Do you?? How about that, good chap!!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@craigoliver8712 seeing how I send Mr. Tony American dollars on his Classic Ghost Stories chl. each money, until he asks me... dollars it'll be!! How's that, good chap?? Maybe you need to send him some of your £!!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

I am American. Mr. Tony knows that. The internet is available if you can't convert yourself!! When Mr. Tony asks me to covert the monthly dollars I send him on his Classic Ghost Stories chnl, then I'll do that. How's that, chap??

[@samjohnson5044]

Thank you so very much for the commentary at the end!

[@tedismotherman29]

I hope you know your voice brings comfort to many

[@deewhite4346]

Thank you again ❤❤❤

[@shirleybewley6646]

Oh Yes! if it's Sherlock or Marvel, I'm there

[@shirleybewley6646]

and Clint Eastwood and James Garner

[@shirleybewley6646]

Katherine Hepburn

[@shirleybewley6646]

Do love Bond as well

[@craigoliver8712]

You had a crush on Aunt Sally Mr Walker?(Catweasel before my time)where I'm from when conditions are icy we say"it is so slippy i had to walk like Aunt Sally"+in answer to your question "what is cheap?" talk Tony,talk is cheap,by no means is that aimed at your narration,you know you are "tops in my book" just answering a question. Top notch as always,i love Holmes+ Jeremy Brett will always be Holmes in my eyes,his mannerisms were "on point"(as people say these days)way too much if you ask me,which of course nobody was.

[@miriam4235]

The rrrrrolling of your rrr's is very pleasant on the earrrr.

[@matthbhhh2439]

Moriarty the Patriot

[@socialistgrandad3752]

The Empty house

[@craigoliver8712]

The return,thank God