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Sherlock & Co.
Podcast adaptation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sherlock & Co. is a British audio drama podcast that reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories in a modern setting, presented through the perspective of Dr. John Watson.[1] The podcast follows Watson, portrayed as a true crime podcaster and former British Army doctor, as he recounts his adventures with the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock & Co. was created by Joel Emery, directed by Adam Jarrell, and features Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson, Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes, and Marta da Silva as Mariana "Mrs. Hudson" Ametxazurra.[2]
The series was created by Holy Smokes Audio in partnership with Goalhanger Podcasts — who originally commissioned the show — and launched in October 2023, with episodes released weekly. It is the first fictional Goalhanger Podcast.[3]
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Format
Each episode is narrated by Dr. John Watson, who serves as the editor and host of the true-crime podcast, echoing his role in the original stories as the chronicler of Holmes’ cases. Watson's perspective provides a firsthand account of the mysteries, presenting the stories as recordings for a true crime audience.
Cast
Main
- Paul Waggott – John Watson
- Harry Attwell – Sherlock Holmes
- Marta da Silva – Mariana "Mrs. Hudson" Ametxazurra
Recurring
- Dexter (Adam’s Dog) – Archie
- Leigh McDonald – Carol Watson
- John Brannoch – Wiggins
- Adam Jarrell – Mike "Stammo" Stamford
- Sharon D. Clarke – Dame Gwendolyn "Gwen" Lestrade
- Ant McGinley – Detective Inspector Tom Gregson
Episodes
Episode List
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Reception
The podcast was reviewed by The Times critic Patricia Nicol as a "smash hit in filling the void left by the Benedict Cumberbatch drama".[4]
Awards
Sherlock & Co. is an ARIAS 2024 award winner at The Radio Academy.[5][6][4] The podcast was shortlisted in the fiction category at the British Podcast Awards 2024.[7] The podcast also won first place in the Pod Bible Listener Polls 2023 in the Audio Drama category.[8]
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