Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast

Hannah and Kira

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A Watsonian analysis of BBC Sherlock series 1-4. Why is series 4...like that? What is tjlc? Listen as we play the great game and discuss "the final problem" of understanding the show's deconstruction of the myth of Sherlock Holmes.

25/01/2023

The Hounds of Baskerville: "Sherlock's Bussin"

It's time for THOB! Special guest Marcel joins us for this hilarious romp through the countryside. Sherlock's losing his mind and we (affectionately) can't get enough of it. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

2h 13m
02/11/2022

A Scandal in Belgravia: "Masterclass in Misdirection"

Pour one out for Battersea! We're diving into ASIB, again with our special guest Erin. We quote just about every line of this episode, so buckle up. You can expect mirror character analysis, phone=heart and car metaphors, innuendos galore, and some gut wrenching scene readings. Follow Erin here. Posts mentioned: Culverton, Topping, and John Mirrors. Richard Siken poems mentioned: one and two Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

2h 16m
26/10/2022

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes: "Thank You Billy"

Welcome back to the first episode of Season 2! Our special guest for this episode is our lovely friend Erin. She will be talking to us all about The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (TPLOSH) and its influence on the show and its writers. If you haven't watched that film we will be spoiling the plot, so be warned. Along the way we will be comparing the characters and plot to ASIB, which we will be discussing in depth in the next podcast episode. A link to Hannah's meta as promised. Follow Erin here. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

1h 17m
21/12/2021

The Great Game: "The Clue is in the Name"

Finally finishing Series 1 with E3: The Great Game. We discuss this episode's post S4 significance, first in-show conversation about the blog, and our introduction to the main antagonist. Topics include: the Blog post for A Study in Pink, Sherlock and John's little domestic, the Five Pips, Mary the American, Janus Cars, Trains, Stars symbolism, Doyle's The Parasite, and the Pool Scene. Mentioned posts on The Parasite here and here. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

2h 6m
24/11/2021

The Blind Banker: "No One On Nothing A Year"

It's our shortest episode yet (and possibly ever)! S1 E2: The Blind Banker. It's everyone's least favorite episode, but fear not. We focus on the episode's highlights, how it establishes character dynamics, and its relevance to series 4 and 5. Topics include: teapots/drink code, Brecht, character mirrors, John the unlucky dog, and Mary's love of cats. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

1h 13m
18/11/2021

A Study in Pink: "Microdosing On Sex By Eating"

Welcome back! This episode we begin our first round of episode analysis and discussion with S1 E1: A Study in Pink. We analyze ASIP's significance in foreshadowing Series 4/5 and character introductions. Topics include: Trust Issues, Lestrade appreciation, Hannah's on brand love affair with The Stairs, the Valley of Fear, Big Brother Mycroft, and *ahem* "Dinner." Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicide as relevant to the episode. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

2h 4m
06/09/2021

The Unaired Pilot: "Comic Sans Snax 'n' Sarnies"

Kira and Hannah are joined by special guest Miranda to briefly relive the dark times post series 4. We tackle blog theory, alibi theory, and how will series 5 work after series 4? In the second half we get into the unaired pilot's two dollar budget, overt gay vibes, and differences to the aired episode (plus a Culverton tangent so beware!). Follow Miranda here and listen to her supernatural podcast Ramble On. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! Don't be shy All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

1h 53m
06/08/2021

Historical Context: "Be Gay Solve Crime"

Before diving into the show proper, we discuss a couple sources on the homosexual subculture of London in the late-Victorian era up to the trial of Oscar Wilde. Prepare yourselves for the unavoidable Mary Discourse, known scandals, the Gay West End, the trial of Oscar Wilde, the inherent queerness of amateur sleuths, and more. Special Guest: the ghost of Oscar Wilde possessing Hannah's cat (coincidentally named Oscar, in fact, after the legend himself). *Content Warning* for many mentions of historic instances of homophobia. We don't go into disturbing details of violence, but we do mention it and briefly discuss death, violence, and blackmail. We also quote examples of homophobic public opinion during this era that may be upsetting to some. Check out our blog chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com to see a picture of Oscar the fancy tuxedo cat. All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

1h 59m
28/07/2021

An Introduction: "Welcome...to the Final Problem."

Meet the hosts, Hannah and Kira, as we discuss our experiences with the show (pre and post-series 4), the Game and its history with canon, how this relates to the show, the significance of the final problem, the myth of Sherlock Holmes, and more. Find us at our blog chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price

1h 54m

9 Episodes

Creator

Hannah and Kira
Years Active

2021 - 2023
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
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Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast

Episodes

The Hounds of Baskerville: "Sherlock's Bussin"

A Scandal in Belgravia: "Masterclass in Misdirection"

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes: "Thank You Billy"

The Great Game: "The Clue is in the Name"

The Blind Banker: "No One On Nothing A Year"

A Study in Pink: "Microdosing On Sex By Eating"

The Unaired Pilot: "Comic Sans Snax 'n' Sarnies"

Historical Context: "Be Gay Solve Crime"

An Introduction: "Welcome...to the Final Problem."

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