Sherlock Holmes -Rathbone & Bruce

In this captivating episode, we delve into the intriguing world of classic radio dramas, focusing on the unique challenges faced by South Africa in accessing popular series like 'The Avengers' due to the absence of national television until 1976. We explore how the series managed to gain exposure through film rentals, despite the country's…

In this festive episode, we delve into a classic Sherlock Holmes adventure set on Christmas Eve in 1886. Doctor Watson recounts a tale filled with holiday cheer and mystery, as he dons a Santa Claus costume to bring joy to children, only to find himself embroiled in a case involving stolen jewels and a cunning criminal. As Holmes and Watson…

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of classic radio dramas, exploring the impact of "The Avengers" radio series in South Africa, a country without national television until 1976. Despite the lack of television, "The Avengers" managed to capture the imagination of South African audiences through film rentals, while the series…

In this thrilling episode, we delve into a New Year's Eve mystery with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they travel to Dunbar Castle. Invited by Sir Walter Dunbar, Holmes and Watson find themselves embroiled in a family drama involving a long-awaited inheritance locked in an iron box. As the clock ticks towards midnight, the box is set to be…

In this thrilling episode, we delve into an April Fool's Day prank that takes an unexpected turn for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. What begins as a light-hearted joke orchestrated by Lady Anne Partington and her friends quickly spirals into a genuine mystery when the Elphinstone Emerald is truly stolen. Holmes, initially the target of the prank,…

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of classic radio shows, starting with a discussion on the impact of "The Avengers" radio series in South Africa, a country that lacked national television until 1976. Despite the absence of television, the series managed to gain exposure through film rentals, capturing the imagination of…

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of classic radio with a focus on the iconic series, "The Avengers," and its unique journey to South Africa. With no national television service until 1976, South Africans missed out on the televised adventures of John Steed and Company. However, the series managed to gain some exposure through…

In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of classic radio with a special focus on the iconic series, "The Avengers," and its unique journey in South Africa, a country without national television until 1976. While the series gained immense popularity in Britain and America, South Africans experienced it through film rentals. The episode…

In this thrilling episode, we delve into a lesser-known adventure of Sherlock Holmes, as recounted by Dr. Watson. The story takes us to the snowy mountains of Tibet, where Holmes, disguised as a Norwegian explorer named Sigerson, faces the wrath of nature and the mystery of a murder. Holmes finds himself in a monastery, where he must unravel the…

In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of classic radio with a focus on the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. The episode begins with a historical context about the popularity of "The Avengers" in different regions, highlighting the unique challenges faced by South Africa due to the lack of a national television service until 1976.…