I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - The most wonderful time of the year was upon us and I had the flat all to myself. But for a Bulldog and a Mouse of course. In this moment of quiet reflection on not just festive jollity but the year as a whole - I found myself with an unexpected Christmas present. A client. Just for me. Part 1 of 3 This episode contains swearing, sexual references, drug abuse Listener discretion is advised. A new clothing store has opened: www.sherlockwear.com For merchandise and transcripts go to: www.sherlockandco.co.uk For ad-free, early access to adventures in full go to www.patreon.com/sherlockandco To get in touch via email: [email protected] Follow me @DocJWatsonMD on twitter and BlueSky, or sherlockandcopod on TikTok, instagram and YouTube. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2025.SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes Marta da Silva as Mariana Ametxazurra John Brannoch as Wiggins Rhys Tees as Lascar Jessica Endonyan as Dayo Whitney Ant McGinley as D.I Tom Gregson Additional Voices:Thomas MitchellsIvy LiaoVivian Ahn Joel EmeryAdam Jarrell Written by Joel Emery Directed by Adam Jarrell Editing and Sound Design by Holy Smokes Audio Produced by Neil Fearn and Jon Gill Executive Producer Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapter 1: What unexpected Christmas gift does Sherlock give Watson?
Sherlock, this... Are you serious? An early Christmas present? You didn't have to do this, you big detective indi... Sorry, what? What? What is this? You're welcome. You are now a Sherlock & Co member. Go to patreon.com forward slash Sherlock & Co. Sherlock, did you get me a Patreon membership for Christmas? Yes, you said it was the perfect Christmas gift. Yeah, but not for me.
I run the members club. Yeah, no, this is great. Love it, mate. I love it. Merry Christmas. Yeah, you too. Give the gift of Sherlock and Co membership today. Who are you talking to? Oh, right, the listeners.
Chapter 2: How does Watson reflect on the significance of Christmas?
Yeah, good. Good work. Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! I'm not going to do it all in this voice, that's even annoying me. Hi all! Welcome to a Christmas adventure. I will be your Christmas adventurer for this one. It's that time of year, so why not gift your loved one a Patreon membership? Go to patreon.com forward slash Sherlock and Co. Or go to the various shopping options we have.
Explore the links in the description. What have we got for you? Swearing and all around... I want to say seediness, but that may come across snobbish. No, no, I'm sticking with seediness. I'm going to go with that. We go to drug abuse, we go to sex work, we go... Where else do we go? Well, you'll find out. Strap in, get cracking, and I'll see you at the end.
This Christmas will be the best Christmas.
Chapter 3: What challenges does Watson face during the festive season?
It's always the very best time of the year.
Oh, these are so good, man. Hey, hands off my Christmas pies. I washed my hands yesterday. What's the problem? The problem is, I've had my eye on that tart and you've swooped in. Watson, I feel I must rectify your misogynistic language. Her name is Ruby St. Clair. She is a friend of mine and I do not wish for her to feel uncomfortable at our Christmas party. Sherlock. Yes? I'm talking about that.
Your indispensable key to the city, your human encyclopedia of London, is eating my turkey berry tarts. Off! You know, at Christmas, people usually feed the homeless. They don't steal food off them. They're mine, right? And you've eaten... Twelve?
Chapter 4: What is the story behind Isa Whitney's struggles?
You've eaten twelve? One for each day of Christmas. What does that even mean, Wiggins? I don't know. I need a cigar. Have you got one? Have you got any brandy, too? I do not have cigars and brandy. Why not? Oh, erm... Ooh, what was the reason? Er... Oh, yeah, yeah. Yeah, because we're not in the drawing room on the Titanic. What does that even mean, John Boy?
I will take you to the brandy, Wiggins. Ah, thank you. What? Where do we have brandy, exactly? Can I... Can I have one? Sherlock? Sherlock?
Chapter 5: How does the conversation shift towards addiction and its impact?
Sherlock?
My name is Dr. John Watson, once of the British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment, now a true crime podcaster based in central London. I don't have much experience in criminology, so this is mostly a record of how I met possibly the most brilliant and bizarre person I have ever and will ever know. Join me as I document the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Welcome back to this Christmas special edition of Night Night with Nigel. That was Mandy Mae White with Snow is Falling. And that was for Stephen and Diane in Northampton, who are celebrating their 30th Christmas together this year. And they're doing that by emigrating to Dubai. Country has gone to the... Okay, well, quite a long letter.
Yes, they're spreading Christmas cheer to the Arabian Gulf. Charlie in Southend says, I would like to say Merry Christmas to my beautiful wife of 17 years old. Wait. Okay. No. Yeah, that needs a comma there, Charlie. Wife of 17 years, comma. Old age has brought us even closer together and I can't wait to start 2026 with you by my side. Beautiful.
Charlie asks, Nigel, can you please, please play I Didn't Know I Loved You by Gary Glitter?
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Chapter 6: What clues lead to the investigation of a missing person?
Um, no, I don't think I won't profess to have expert knowledge, but I have skimmed read the station's policy on this and we do not play songs by that particular artist and a few others actually who will. Sadly remain nameless. I mean, most of them are dead. I've seen the list, but yeah. Sorry, Charlie. That is not... Put your teeth in, Nigel. That is not something I can do.
Ruby and Lee are... No, no, sorry. That's Ruby in Lee in South East London says, this message is for my beloved husband, Neville, who went missing around this time five years ago. Oh, Ruby, I'm so sorry. Ruby goes on to say, I know you're still out there. I and our beautiful boy Noah miss you so much. He still gets those secret gifts you leave him every year. Please, please come home to us. Wow.
Well, for Ruby and Noah and indeed Neville, it's Cozy for Christmas by the Stargazers.
All packed?
All packed. Yeah, you got my gifts for la familia. Si, senor.
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Chapter 7: What role does Sherlock play in unraveling the mystery?
They will be very, very happy. Tea selection, Big Ben key rings and Sherlock & Co merch. You can't go wrong.
You cannot. And you, my big drooly friend, I will see you in the new year. Yes, I will. Yes, I will. And you will get... Well, I can't tell you what you're getting for Christmas, but it is from a very expensive meat market and it really stinks, so I know it must be good. OK, bye-bye. Bye-bye. Have a good one. Message me when you land.
And then there were two, my friend. Well, me, you and Graham. Two and a bit. So what do we think about a walk in the park? Hey, there may be a Christmas Guinness or two in the volunteer. Guessing that snort sound is a yes. Come on then. Hello everyone.
Chapter 8: How does the episode conclude with a sense of hope for the future?
I hope the Christmas season is treating you well, in all of its twinkly, jingly warmth. As you may be able to tell, I am the only human at 221B Baker Street this year. I will of course pay Carol Watson a visit over the Christmas period, but... Yeah, Marianna is heading back home for some family fun, and Sherlock is working away over this period.
What that means, I don't quite know, but yeah, he's not the most forthcoming man, so that might be his way of saying he's also spending time with family. Yeah, he didn't want to talk about it. I didn't want to probe. So here we are. The greenery of Regent's Park is crunching beneath my feet. A light frosty sheen clings to every surface.
The swans, the ducks and the one or two geese that didn't get the migration memo move slowly across the icy waters. I've got to say, the city feels quiet, like it's having a breather. All those Christmas-celebrating residents have jumped on planes, trains, packed up cars and gone to family and friends the world over, I expect.
Universities are emptied, schools closed, out-of-office emails are pinging out from every commercial building around the place. It is a different London, that is fair to say.
Cheers, John. Have a good one, mate.
Yeah, you too, mate. Mike, pop in Boxing Day. Cheers, Matt. Well, come on, Arch. I think we line up a Christmas film. What do you think? Home Alone would be pretty apt, wouldn't it? Not a bad shout. I finished Sherlock's Advent Calendar chocolate. It was delicious, but I might need to think about how I replace that in case he suddenly appears.
And I'm not going to whisper it, but maybe, maybe I cook that Beef Wellington I have. Yeah, not a bad idea. Cook that baby, go halves on it. All right, maybe I'll have the majority, but you can get a few chunks in your bowl. Hello.
Hi. You OK? Yes, I'm just waiting for a friend.
OK. Are you a friend of Mariana? Because she's in Spain for a few days.
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