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Sherlock Holmes - Conway & Bruce.
Sherlock Holmes - Conway & Bruce is a classic Old Time Radio detective drama that brings to life the legendary sleuth created by Arthur Conan Doyle. This series, set in the early 20th century, features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson as they unravel intricate mysteries and solve perplexing crimes. This series appeals to collectors and fans of detective fiction, offering a glimpse into the golden age of radio drama. Its engaging plots and memorable characters make it a staple for those who appreciate classic detective tales.
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Sherlock Holmes - Conway & Bruce: Programme Guide.
Tom Conway’s Holmes examines a world where an apparently small inconsistency can overturn the obvious explanation. Nigel Bruce’s Watson remains the companion who gives the audience a route into the detective’s reasoning.
Broadcast history.
Conway succeeded Basil Rathbone for the 1946–1947 American radio season. Contemporary Radio Life coverage announces the new ABC partnership in October 1946, making this a distinct period rather than another label for Rathbone’s recordings.
Cast and creative team.
Conway plays Holmes and Bruce plays Watson. Writers and supporting players should be matched to the individual broadcast; Conan Doyle created the characters, but not every later radio plot is one of his original stories.
Where to begin.
The Adventure of the Iron Maiden · The Adventure of the Speckled Band
These available recordings offer an introduction to this collection. Their current publication dates are separate from historical broadcast dates.
An interesting detail.
The returning Watson provides continuity while the leading actor changes. Comparing voices across the separate HRV Holmes collections can reveal how much the relationship depends on timing and delivery as well as the case.
Listening appeal.
Try The Iron Maiden or The Speckled Band. The latter also provides a way to compare different adaptations of a familiar Doyle story without assuming that identical titles mean identical recordings.
Collection and date notes.
HRV lists 38 public recordings. The thirty-eight records are an available selection rather than a certified complete season. Current podcast dates describe later archive publication, separately from original broadcast dates.
Sources.
Choose your next episode.
38 public recordings in this programme. Catalogue order is not a verified original broadcast chronology.
38 episodes available.
Questions about Sherlock Holmes - Conway & Bruce.
Does Basil Rathbone play Holmes in this partnership?
Tom Conway takes the Holmes role in the named Conway/Bruce period.
Is a familiar title necessarily the same recording as another Holmes collection?
Different companies adapted the same stories.
