Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries (EP4870s)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 21 December 2025
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party.
Original Air Date: December 24, 1945
Originating from Hollywood
Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson
Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride.
Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring.
Original Air Date: December 21, 1947
Originating from New York
Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson
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| 1:08.4 | In a moment, we're going to bring you a Sherlock Holmes Christmas special. |
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| 1:35.4 | for as little as $2 per month at patreon.gratetectives.net. Today I'm bringing you a special I call Holmes for the Holiday. |
| 1:47.2 | And I've been wanting to do this for a long time, but not just because it would be a pun, |
| 1:52.2 | which it is, but because there's so much that we get to enjoy with this. |
| 1:57.6 | We're going to bring you two original to radio, Christmas-themed Sherlock Holmes |
| 2:04.4 | episodes. Now, of course, there is the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, which is typically associated with |
| 2:11.5 | Christmas and the holiday season, but today we're covering two episodes that really do serve up a lot of contrast. And |
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