🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "Queue for Murder" The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Original Air Date: January 6, 1947 Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Writer: Dennis Green & Anthony Boucher (series writers during the Rathbone/Bruce years) In "Queue for Murder," Holmes and Watson find themselves investigating a baffling crime that unfolds in one of London's most ordinary settings: a queue of people waiting in line. What begins as a simple crowd scene turns deadly when a man collapses in the middle of the line — murdered in full view of dozens of witnesses who saw nothing at all. Holmes must determine how a killer managed to strike in such a public place without being seen, and why the victim was targeted. As he interviews the people in the queue, he uncovers a web of hidden motives, secret identities, and a carefully timed plan that depended on the anonymity of the crowd. This episode showcases Holmes at his analytical best, turning a seemingly impossible crime into a solvable puzzle through observation, logic, and his uncanny ability to see what others overlook. 🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse" The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Original Air Date: March 10, 1947 Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Writer: Dennis Green & Anthony Boucher In "The Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse," Holmes and Watson are drawn into a case steeped in superstition and fear. When a series of mysterious deaths occur following the opening of an Egyptian tomb exhibit in London, whispers of an ancient curse begin to spread — frightening the public and baffling the authorities. Holmes, ever the rationalist, refuses to accept supernatural explanations. As he investigates, he uncovers a pattern of events that point toward a very human motive hidden beneath the veil of ancient legend. The case leads the detective through museums, private collections, and the shadowy world of antiquities, where greed and obsession can be as deadly as any curse. This episode blends atmospheric tension with classic Holmes deduction, offering listeners a rich mix of archaeology, intrigue, and Victorian‑era mystery. ⭐ Why These Episodes Stand Out Rathbone & Bruce at their peak, delivering the warmth, humor, and sharpness fans love Green & Boucher's writing, known for clever plotting and faithful Holmesian tone Atmospheric sound design, from London crowds to museum halls Classic Holmes structure — impossible crimes, rational explanations, and elegant deductions ❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR LISTENERS To all of you tuning in to 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, thank you for keeping these classic radio mysteries alive. Your support helps bring new episodes, new restorations, and new Holmes adventures to the microphone every week. Stay close — another great Sherlock Holmes mystery is already on the way. Catch all our Sherlock Holmes stories at www.bestof1001stories.com.
