Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories
Fiction & Audio Drama
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Fall asleep with your favorite comfort bedtime stories: the complete Sherlock Holmes in timeline order. In each episode, a section of a Sherlock Holmes story will be read aloud in a soothing text-to-speech voice set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.
Episodes
- The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, Part 1
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes is called upon by his brother Mycroft and Inspector Lestrade to investigate the murder of Arthur Cadogan West, who was found with missing top-secret government documents. Holmes and Watson prepare to invest…
- The Adventure of the Red Circle, Part 2
Holmes and Watson investigate a mysterious tenant and a widespread criminal society, aided by Inspector Gregson and a Pinkerton detective. The episode is part of the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast, which reads classic Sherlock Hol…
- The Adventure of the Red Circle, Part 1
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes investigates a suspicious lodger for Mrs. Warren. The new tenant is never seen and communicates only through printed notes, prompting Holmes and Watson to investigate.
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, Part 3
This episode concludes "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" as Sherlock Holmes uncovers the truth behind the murder. Miss Burnet's tale reveals the full story of the case.
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, Part 2
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson continue their investigation into the murder of Aloysius Garcia. Their visit to Wisteria Lodge reveals shocking new evidence, putting Holmes on the trail of the truth. This episode is part of a podcast design…
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, Part 1
Dr. Watson recounts the case of Wisteria Lodge, involving Mr. John Scott Eccles and the murder of Aloysius Garcia. Sherlock Holmes begins an investigation after Eccles becomes the prime suspect.
- The Adventure of the Second Stain, Part 2
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes investigates a missing letter linked to a murder. He finds a crucial clue that allows him to solve the mystery. This Sherlock Holmes story is read in soothing tones to help listeners relax and fall asleep.
- The Adventure of the Second Stain, Part 1
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are visited by the Prime Minister and European Secretary to investigate a lost letter of international importance. The letter's disappearance could lead to war, and a murder is discovered in connection with t…
- The Adventure of the Dancing Men - Sleep Awareness Week Bonus!
This bonus episode from Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories celebrates Sleep Awareness Week with a full-length reading of "The Adventure of the Dancing Men." The episode aims to help listeners relax and sleep.
- The Red-Headed League - Sleep Awareness Week Bonus!
This bonus episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories presents the full case of
- The Adventure of the Abbey Grange, Part 2
Holmes and Watson return to Abbey Grange to continue their investigation into Sir Eustace Brackenstall's murder. Holmes finds clues and works to verify the truth of the case.
- The Adventure of the Abbey Grange, Part 1
In this episode, Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall. Initial findings suggest a burglary, but Holmes believes there is more to the case. The episode is a reading of a classic Sherlock Holmes story designed…
- The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter, Part 2
Holmes and Watson continue their investigation into the disappearance of Godfrey Staunton, encountering Dr. Leslie Armstrong. Holmes uncovers the truth behind the missing sportsman. This episode concludes another case for Holmes and Watson.
- The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of Godfrey Staunton, a star rugby player and heir to Lord Mount-James. Mr. Cyril Overton enlists their help after Staunton van…
- The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez, Part 2
In this episode, Holmes and Watson travel to Chatham to investigate the murder of Willoughby Smith at the home of Professor Coram. Holmes examines the scene and the golden pince-nez left by the killer to uncover the truth behind the crime.
- The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez, Part 1
In this episode, Inspector Stanley Hopkins visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson at Baker Street to seek help with the murder of Willoughby Smith. The only clue is a pair of golden pince-nez found in the victim's hand.
- The Adventure of the Three Students, Part 2
In the conclusion of The Adventure of the Three Students, Sherlock Holmes moves to test his theories and confront the suspects regarding the theft of exam proofs from Hilton Soames. This episode is narrated in a soothing tone set to calmin…
- The Adventure of the Three Students, Part 1
Holmes and Watson investigate a case at a historic university after exam proofs for a scholarship are tampered with. Holmes prepares to interview three student suspects in this opening part of the story.
- The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, Part 2
In the conclusion of The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade investigate the mystery of the smashed busts and the associated murder. Holmes sets a trap to capture the culprit and reveals the motive behind the crime.
- The Adventure of the Six Napoleons, Part 1
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a series of incidents involving smashed busts of Napoleon, which escalates from burglary to murder. This reading is designed to help listeners drift off to sleep with soothing ton…
- The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, Part 2
In the second part of The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, Holmes and Watson break into the home of a dangerous blackmailer to recover incriminating documents, leading to an unexpected confrontation. This episode is presented as pa…
- The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, Part 1
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes is hired by Lady Eva Blackwell to negotiate with the blackmailer Charles Augustus Milverton. When negotiations fail, Holmes plans to use more extreme measures to resolve the situation.
- The Adventure of Black Peter, Part 2
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the murder of Captain Peter Carey alongside Inspector Stanley Hopkins. Holmes tests his theory about the case by setting a trap to identify the true culprit.
- The Adventure of Black Peter, Part 1
In this episode, Sherlock Holmes is enlisted by Inspector Stanley Hopkins to investigate the murder of Captain Peter Carey, also known as Black Peter. This story is presented as a relaxing bedtime narrative designed to help listeners fall…
- The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 3
In this final part of The Adventure of the Priory School, Sherlock Holmes solves the mystery involving the Duke of Holdernesse's son and the murder of Mr. Heidegger. This episode is narrated in a soothing style designed to help listeners f…
- The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 2
Holmes and Watson continue their investigation into the disappearance of a student and a teacher from a school in northern England. As they gather clues about the Duke's missing son and local suspects, they follow the trail toward the trut…
- The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 1
Dr. Thorneycroft Huxtable seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes and Watson to locate the missing son of the Duke of Holdernesse and a teacher who have disappeared from a preparatory school. This episode presents the beginning of the case as pa…
- The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, Part 2
In this installment, Holmes and Watson investigate a threat to their client, Violet Smith, in Surrey. They uncover a plot involving kidnapping and deceit, finally revealing the identity of the mysterious solitary cyclist.
- The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist, Part 1
Miss Violet Smith seeks Sherlock Holmes's help regarding a mysterious figure following her on bicycle rides. Holmes and Watson travel to Surrey to investigate the situation, which Holmes suspects is more serious than initially apparent.
- The Adventure of the Dancing Men, Part 3
In the conclusion of 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men', Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson uncover the identity of the culprit and the meaning behind the secret code. This final installment is presented as a bedtime story.
- The Adventure of the Dancing Men, Part 2
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson investigate a tragic shooting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Cubitt in Norfolk. Holmes deduces the presence of a third party and initiates a plan to bring the perpet…
- The Adventure of the Dancing Men, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson examine mysterious messages featuring drawings of dancing men brought to them by Mr. Hilton Cubitt. This installment presents a soothing reading of the first part of The…
- The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 3
In the concluding part of The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes reveals evidence that clarifies the murder case of Jonas Oldacre, much to the surprise of Inspector Lestrade. This episode serves as a calming reading designed…
- The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 2
In this episode, Holmes investigates the murder of Jonas Oldacre by visiting the relatives of the accused, John Hector McFarlane. As he struggles to find evidence, Holmes and Watson wonder if Inspector Lestrade might have the case right.
- The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case of John Hector McFarlane, who has been accused of murdering Jonas Oldacre. This is the first part of a soothing, sleep-focused reading of t…
- The Adventure of the Empty House, Part 2
Sherlock Holmes returns to London to set a trap for a dangerous enemy, involving Watson, a wax dummy, and the case of the murder of Ronald Adair. This episode concludes the story while providing a soothing narrative designed for sleep.
- The Adventure of the Empty House, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Dr. Watson investigates the murder of Ronald Adair. The story details the return of Sherlock Holmes three years after the events at Reichenbach Falls.
- Summer Reruns: The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet, Part 2
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson conclude their investigation into the case of the beryl coronet. Holmes recovers the jewels and reveals the truth of the affair to Alexander Holder.
- Summer Reruns: The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson investigate a case involving a damaged beryl coronet after banker Alexander Holder finds his son, Arthur, in possession of it. This reading is designed to help listeners…
- Summer Reruns: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Part 3
In the conclusion of this classic mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson conduct a nighttime stakeout at Stoke Moran to uncover the nature of the Speckled Band and solve the case of Dr. Grimesby Roylott. This reading is designed to help l…
- Summer Reruns: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Part 2
In this episode, Holmes and Watson investigate Stoke Moran following a threatening visit from Dr. Grimesby Roylott. Holmes discovers suspicious details in the bedroom and decides he and Watson will keep watch there overnight to ensure Miss…
- Summer Reruns: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Part 1
In this episode, Holmes and Watson meet Miss Helen Stoner, who seeks help regarding the mysterious death of her sister and her concerns about her stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott. This installment is a restfully narrated reading of the cla…
- Summer Reruns: The Red-Headed League, Part 2
Holmes and Watson investigate the mystery of the Red-Headed League, leading to a late-night stakeout. This episode concludes the case of Jabez Wilson, presented as a narrated bedtime story.
- Summer Reruns: The Red-Headed League, Part 1
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson investigate the sudden dissolution of the Red-Headed League after being contacted by their client, Jabez Wilson. This episode is presented as a soothing reading intended…
- Summer Reruns: A Scandal in Bohemia, Parts 2 + 3
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson attempt to retrieve compromising photos from Irene Adler in this presentation of Parts 2 and 3 of A Scandal in Bohemia. The story is read in a soothing tone designed to help listeners fall asleep.
- Announcing Summer Reruns! and a note about ads
The podcast announces a series of summer reruns featuring classic Sherlock Holmes stories throughout July and August. Additionally, the show addresses listener feedback regarding ad placement, confirming that future advertisements will onl…
- Summer Reruns: A Scandal in Bohemia, Part 1
In the first part of this reading of A Scandal in Bohemia, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by the king of Bohemia. The king seeks to recover compromising photos held by his former paramour, Irene Adler.
- The Final Problem, Part 2
In this episode of Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories, Holmes and Watson travel through Europe to Switzerland to confront Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls. The narration provides a soothing reading of the final chapter of this Sherlock Holmes st…
- The Final Problem, Part 1
Sherlock Holmes faces his criminal rival, Professor Moriarty, in this first part of The Final Problem. Holmes seeks the company of Dr. Watson for a trip to the Continent following a string of threats and dangerous encounters.
- The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, Part 3
In this third part of The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, Holmes tests his theory regarding the stolen document. Holmes returns to Baker Street with the solution to the mystery to be revealed to Watson and those involved.