Antipodean Holmesian

I love the 1954 Howard Holmes series. He literally forgot he left the gas on and rushed away.

And them:

And them:

And them:

And them:

Even them (just finished rereading all of ACD canon using the new annotated version):

Revisiting my love of these Victorian boyfriends/husbands/domestic partners/soulmates has helped me so much through these past few months 💖

And of course

When that show was first announced, the only details given were that it was going to be a medical drama, and it was going to be Watson during the hiatus.

This immediately made me really want it to be a late-Victorian medical drama/mystery show.

Watson would have flung himself into his medical practice to combat his grief, because without Holmes providing adventure in his life, what is he but a humble general practitioner? He treats wealthier middle class clients so that he can afford to go and treat those in poverty who can't pay.

However he learned from Holmes, and so in the course of treating the sick and injured, he keeps observing things, uncovering deeper goings-on, mysteries that need solving, and tries his best to do what Holmes would have wanted him to do.

My dream show would feature:

Mary as a major character, the love between her and Watson is strong and palpable

Holmes frequently in flashback. He haunts the narrative.

Mystery of the week, rather than one long story.

Do you love:

Mystery fiction, especially paired with a comedic tone, like Knives Out, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, or Only Murders in the Building?

Sherlock & Co, and want another, different take on the Holmes canon to add to your rotation of shows?

Irreverent historical comedies with surprising heart and messages about the people who often get left in the margins of history like Operation Mincemeat and Our Flag Means Death?

Re: Dracula, and other audio dramas that present unique takes on classic literature?

British audio comedy like Wooden Overcoats, Victoriocity, Cabin Pressure, and Bleak Expectations?

The original ACD Sherlock Holmes stories but wish there was explicit, textual representation of gay, lesbian, and ace identities that are celebrated and centered within the actual text?

Adorable senior cat mascots?

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GIVE ME MORE

My best friend and I were watching some Disney stuff and then this happened 😆

[ID: Two digital artwork images: first, three colored sketches of [Granada] Sherlock Holmes in a disney-adjascent style. He's in different outfits- his usual three piece, a grey coat and scarf with a top hat, and covered in his favorite knit blanket.

Been enjoying listening to Clive Merrison's Sherlock Holmes radio dramas (it's like Jeremy Brett on radio). So here's a complete list and links to Fourble and YouTube where you can listen for free.

A Study in Scarlet, 1989

Episode 1

Episode 2

The Sign of Four, 1989

Episode 1

Episode 2

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1990-1991

A Scandal in Bohemia

The Red-Headed League

A Case of Identity

The Boscombe Valley Mystery

The Five Orange Pips

The Man with the Twisted Lip

The Blue Carbuncle

The Speckled Band

The Engineer's Thumb

The Noble Bachelor

The Beryl Coronet

The Copper Beeches

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, 1992

Silver Blaze

The Yellow Face

The Stockbroker's Clerk

The Gloria Scott

The Musgrave Ritual

The Reigate Squires

The Crooked Man

The Resident Patient

The Greek Interpreter

The Naval Treaty

The Final Problem

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, 1993

The Empty House

The Norwood Builder

The Dancing Men

The Solitary Cyclist

The Priory School

Black Peter

Charles Augustus Milverton

The Six Napoleons

The Three Students

The Golden Pince-nez

The Missing Three-quarter

The Abbey Grange

The Second Stain

His Last Bow, 1994

Wisteria Lodge

The Cardboard Box

The Red Circle

The Bruce-Partington Plans

The Dying Detective

The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

The Devil's Foot

His Last Bow

The Case-book of Sherlock Holmes, 1994-1995

The Illustrious Client

The Blanched Soldier

The Mazarin Stone

The Three Gables

The Sussex Vampire

The Three Garridebs

The Problem of Thor Bridge

The Creeping Man

The Lion's Mane

The Veiled Lodger

Shoscombe Old Place

The Retired Colourman

The Valley of Fear, 1997

Episode 1

Episode 2

The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1998

Episode 1

Episode 2

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Madness of Colonel Warburton

The Star of Adelphi

The Peculiar Persecution Of Mr John Vincent Harden

The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gloria Wilson

The Saviour of Cripplegate Squire

The Abergavenny Murder

The Shameful Betrayal of Miss Emily Smith

The Tragedy of Hanbury Street

The Determined Client

The Striking Success of Miss Franny Blossom

The Remarkable Performance Of Mr Frederick Merridew

The Eyes of Horus

The Thirteen Watches

The Ferrers Documents (sorry this one has some super annoying AI muzak in the background, but I couldn't find another upload)

The Marlbourne Point Mystery - Part 1

Please acknowledge this revelation I just had.

Update: 

played the beekeepers picnic at dear @swallow-wind's recommendation (it was AMAZING) and it reminded me of this mitski song so I tried to share my vision lmao

(some individual images under the cut)

Just a fun little doodle while watching (Granada) Sherlock Holmes. :3

THIS 8 YEAR OLD DRAWING KEEPS HAUNTING ME OVER ON PINTEREST EVERY TIME I LOOK UP SHERLOCK REFERENCES!

So I decided to re-draw it!😂