I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

"I fear that it is at a cost which will give pain to my friends" [FINA] 

This special emergency episode of I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere serves as a tribute to actor David Burke, the first performer to play Dr. Watson in the Granada television series, who passed away a few days ago at the age of 91.

 
Burt is away, but Scott is joined by Gus and Luke Holwerda, co-hosts and creators of The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast. Ironically, we had recorded a regular episode with Gus and Luke earlier this week, but upon the news of David's passing, we pre-empted that show.
 
Gus and Luke share their personal reminiscences about David, stemming from their visit to David's home, revealing how nervous he was at that meeting. We analyze Burke's unique portrayal, highlighting the many deeply human qualities he brought to the role in the 13 episodes in which he starred with Jeremy Brett, laying the groundwork for a well-rounded, three-dimensional Watson
 
And we share and comment on a number of clips from those episodes. Listen to hear if a favorite scene of yours comes up and if you name the episodes from which they're drawn before we do.

 
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Links
David Burke, the First Watson of the Granada Era, Passes at 91
The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast
David Burke: A Sherlockian Conversation (iTunes | YouTube)
England 2022 Trip Report: David Burke, Granada Filming Locations and more! (iTunes | YouTube) 
BRETTCON Video Greetings: Stephen Fry, Colin Jeavons, David Burke (YouTube)
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"the celebrated Mr. Sherlock Holmes" [SCAN] 

 
The Sherlock Holmes Society of London marks its 75th anniversary in 2026, and today we talk with coordinator Ashley Mayo about the year-long celebration, and his deep-rooted connection to the world of Baker Street. Ashley gives us a grand tour of the 2026 program, including Victorian-costumed pilgrimages in the Swiss Alps, a special event at Hammersmith's Riverside Studios, a weekend symposium at the University of Cambridge, and much more.
 
You'll also hear about his introduction to the Society at the landmark 1987 centenary dinner for A Study in Scarlet, and how his passion for Sherlockian scholarship led to the creation of "The Scrapbook," a digital archive that provides easy access to decades of articles from the Society's Journal, organized by case and theme.
 
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of July. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Sherlock, Jr. 
 
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a set of Sherlock Holmes Society of London coasters for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by May 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

 
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Links
The Sherlock Holmes Society of London
The Canon and the Journal — A Scrapbook
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"That chronicle of our successes" [NORW] 

After a 25-year pause, the definitive history of the Baker Street Irregulars finally continues. Join our chat with editors Bill Mason and Julie McKuras to discuss their new work, Irregular Chronicles of the Early 'Fifties. Their 350-page volume picks up the mantle from the original five-volume series, now bridging the historical gap from the post-war era through 1955.
 
Bill and Julie take us behind the scenes of their collaboration, sharing how they began, how they structured this ambitious, year-by-year account, and how they selected the contributors who help bring the era to life. You'll hear about famous broadcaster and Irregular Elmer Davis, and explore how the book breaks new ground by looking at the BSI in the context of an age coping with the rise of the suburbs, television, and consumer culture. It's a long-awaited look at the personalities and events shaping the BSI during a time of rapid change.
 
We also have some additional conversation just for our supporters. Listen to this bonus material on Patreon or Substack by becoming a paid supporter.
 
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the second half of June. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he offers a thoughtful review of the 1976 American made-for-television film Sherlock Holmes in New York. 
 
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of Irregular Chronicles of the Early Fifties for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by May 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Links
Irregular Chronicles of the Early 'Fifties by Bill Mason and Julie McKuras
The BSI History Series (BSI Press)
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"Those were the early days" [VALL] 

Join us as we explore the roots of Sherlockian tradition in the Motor City with Christopher Music, archivist and Commissionaire of The Amateur Mendicant Society, and the group's Gasogene, our own Scott Monty. As one of the "Original Eight" scion societies in the U.S., the Mendicants hold a unique place in literary history — from their 1946 founding held on the same night as an early meeting of The Speckled Band of Boston, to producing the first-ever televised Sherlock Holmes performance of a society.
 
Chris discusses the founding members of the group, including newspaperman Russell McLauchlin, who was welcomed into the BSI by Vincent Starrett himself. You'll hear about the Mendicants' evolution, and look ahead to April 25, 2026, when the group will return to their original Detroit meeting site to celebrate 80 years of fellowship.
 
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of June. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as Christian offers a fascinating perspective on the television series Elementary. 
 
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by April 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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Links
The Amateur Mendicant Society
The 80th Anniversary Meeting of the Amateur Mendicants
From the Lower Vault: Treasures from the Archives of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit 1946-1961 by Christopher Music (Battered Silicon Dispatch Box)
Cliff Bell's
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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"A collector of obscure volumes" [EMPT] 


Today we honor the enduring legacy of Vincent Starrett — the legendary journalist, bibliophile, and founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars — as we approach the 140th anniversary of his birth. To celebrate, the Torists International S.S. will host a landmark conference from October 23-25, 2026, in Starrett's longtime home of Chicago.
The event's organizers, Jonathan Shimberg and Linda Crohn, share the inspiration behind the gathering and their own storied history within the Sherlockian community. They explain how the conference came together, and why Starrett's influence remains so vital to readers and collectors today. 
Our "Learned Societies" segment kicks off with Sherlockian society activities coming up the last half of May. Then, it's a new edition of "Examining the Pictures," with the film critic, journalist, and author Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Guy Ritchie's new Amazon Prime series, Young Sherlock. 
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock Holmes knowledge, with a copy of something from the IHOSE vaults for the winner. Send your answer to comment @ihearofsherlock.com by March 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.
Oh, and make sure you stay until the very end of the episode. There's a special audio clip included after the closing theme.
 
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Links
And It Is Always 1895 Conference
The Newberry Library
The Cliff Dwellers
Other links:
The Learned Societies: Sherlockian Calendar
Examining the Pictures: Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere / Trifles Merch Store
 
 
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