Sherlock Holmes: The Remarkable Affair of the Pointless Robbery 05/05/1947
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
30 min
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4 chapters
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Welcome to Choice Classic Radio where we bring to you the greatest old-time radio shows. Like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and thank you for donating at choiceclassicradio.com.
Cremel Hair Tonic and Cremel Shampoo present the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Starring Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson and Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes. And now for that pleasant moment when we pay our weekly visit to Sherlock Holmes' celebrated friend, the eminent Dr. John H. Watson.
Good evening, Mr. Bell. Come in and sit down.
I thought you might have forgotten your date, Dr. Watson, when I saw that your door was closed.
Not at all, my dear fellow. Rather the opposite. I'm afraid I neglected to keep an eye on the time. I was so deeply engrossed in searching through my files.
With satisfactory results, I trust?
Well, I hope you will find them so. You may remember after I told you the story of the Lion's Mane the week before last that you asked if Holmes had any other adventures in his beekeeping days.
I do indeed, Dr. Watson.
Well, I've been running through my notes concerning the remarkable affair of the Pointless Robbery. And I think you will find it thrilling enough to keep you on the edge of your chair.
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How does the episode introduce Sherlock Holmes and set the scene on the South Downs?
Now, Dr. Watson, what's the story of the pointless robbery?
Well, it all began, Mr. Bell, on a delightful summer morning in August 1913. I was spending the first day of a week's holiday visiting Holmes at the small farm on the south downs to which he'd retired and where he was devoting himself to nothing more serious than the raising of bees. I must say, Holmes, that the quality of breakfast here convinces me that I've discovered the real reason for your devotion to rustic life.
A very sound deduction, Watson.
And there's much to be said for the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside after the noisy hubbub of London.
A peace which I fear may be only too transient, Watson. I suggest that you admit reading the morning paper during your stay.
All that talk of war in Europe, you mean. Nonsense, Holmes. In this year of our Lord, 1913, no civilized nation would dream of resorting to the outmoded palaces of armed force.
I trust you're right, Watson. I trust you're right. But, uh... Somebody's coming up the path. It's Mr. Kenmore, the rector of our local church. Another donation is indicated, no doubt. It would take the national budget to keep the church's ancient organ in good repair. Be a good fellow, Watson, and open the door while I refill the tea pot.
At your homes. Holmes.
Good morning, Mr. Kenmore. This is my good friend, Dr. Watson. How do you do, sir? A cup of tea? No, no, no, thank you. No tea. And I must apologize for this unwarranted intrusion at such an early hour. Some pressing matter in connection with the church? No, Mr. Holmes. The cause of my visit is a most mysterious and disturbing occurrence which took place at my residence last night. Oh, really? Suppose you give me the facts. No doubt it will seem a minor matter to you, but I feel considerable agitation over it. Briefly, at some time last night, the rectory was broken into by thieves who ransacked the entire house, with the exception of the rooms in which my daughter Alice and I were sleeping. Gracious me. And what was stolen?
Nothing. Nothing whatever. Was the thief frightened off? No, Mr. Holmes. We knew nothing of it until Alice came downstairs this morning to prepare my breakfast.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–2:15
2
How does the episode introduce Sherlock Holmes and set the scene on the South Downs?
2:15–12:26
3
What mysterious break-in at the Kenmore rectory prompts Holmes' investigation?
12:26–23:53
4
Why is Alice’s camera roll the surprising clue linked to the ransacking?
23:53–30:04
Speakers
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