Here are 12 acclaimed, exciting, fully dramatized performances of Conan Doyle classics. It's elementary that any Conan Doyle fan will want this splendid set of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, 12 timeless tales performed as radio theater and linked by violin-music interludes.
The great Sir John Gielgud stars as the sleuth of Baker Street, with Ralph Richardson as his venerable companion, Dr. Watson, and Orson Welles as the nefarious Professor Moriarty. With three giants of the theater in such colorful roles, it's no mystery why this collectionwas so popular on cassette.
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"The cast is perfection: just to listen to John Gielgudwould be pleasure enough, but each cast member is terrific." (AudioFile)
"It will come as no surprise that Gielgud and Richardson, as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, are as perfect a pairing as are the fictional detective team." (Publishers Weekly)
"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would be proud"
Never mind the garbage pumped out by Hollywood with Basil Rathbone and the like! Aside from the BBC-Granada TV versions this is the best rendition of ole' Sherlock around!
"Classic Holmes"
What great fun for a Sherlock Holmes fan! 12 fully dramatized stories done for the BBC starring Sir John Geilgud as Holmes and Sir Ralph Richardson as Watson. Even Orson Welles starred as Moriarty. I enjoyed every minute of it. Done in the classic radio play style with music and sound effects.
"Can't go wrong with original radio broadcasts,,,,"
Always wonderfull to hear the old time radio broadcasts of this classic collection. A great addition to anyones audible collection.
"You'll hit replay over and over again!"
I loved how John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson equally portrayed the characters of Sir Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to a "T"!!! Perfect pairing and both complemented each other. Truly believable and I was quite happy with their performance. You'll want to keep listening to this over and over again.
"Best Sherlock Holmes"
Sir John Geilgud and Sir Ralph Richardson do a great job as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. They are my favorite voice actors of these two great literary characters
"Great to share with the whole family"
I loved the Sherlock Holmes stories as a kid and they are just as delightful to share with my kids. The reading is engaging, the accents are authentic. Sometimes it's nice to be able to listen to a whole short story rather than just a chapter of a longer story. My kids want to listen to these stories over again with their friends which is a great endorsement.
"Our Favorite Audio Book for Road Trips"
Sir John Gielgud is great as Sherlock Holmes and the whole family enjoys listening to the the stories.
"Sherlock Holmes Dramatized"
Stories were good. The music transitions were obnoxious - distracting, loud, repetitive and took away from the audio experience.
"ATTENTION TO DETAIL"
VERY GOOD PERFORMANCES. UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO WAY OF TELLING WHAT STORY YOU ARE LISTENING TO.
"Oneluv"
Yes, it is awesome, great stories and narratives.
Listening to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson interact...its comical. I also love the language of that time..most refreshing and funny.
He was fine.
Absolutely!