⭐ SHOW NOTES — “The Duke of Holywell”

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Starring Ben Wright as Sherlock Holmes & Eric Snowden as Dr. Watson

1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Tonight’s episode comes from the later era of The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, when the legendary roles of Holmes and Watson were carried by two seasoned radio actors: Ben Wright and Eric Snowden. Their performances brought a crisp, British theatricality to the series — a slightly different flavor from the Rathbone/Bruce years, but still rich with atmosphere, deduction, and classic Holmesian charm.

In “The Duke of Holywell,” Holmes and Watson find themselves entangled in a case involving aristocratic scandal, hidden motives, and a mystery that reaches into the upper tiers of British society. A nobleman’s reputation hangs in the balance, and only Holmes’s razor‑sharp reasoning can cut through the layers of deception surrounding the Duke’s predicament. Expect intrigue, sharp dialogue, and the kind of clever unraveling that made this series a favorite among old‑time radio fans.

⭐ About the Cast

Ben Wright (Sherlock Holmes)

Old‑time radio enthusiasts will recognize Ben Wright from many roles — but perhaps most famously as “Hey Boy” in the radio version of Have Gun—Will Travel now heard often at 1001 Stories From The Old West/His voice work ranged from drama to westerns to mystery, and his portrayal of Holmes is crisp, intelligent, and wonderfully precise.

Eric Snowden (Dr. Watson)

Eric Snowden was a British‑born character actor with a long radio résumé. And to answer the question many listeners ask: No — Eric Snowden is not related to Edward Snowden. The names match, but the families do not. Eric Snowden passed away decades before the modern Snowden controversy and has no known connection.

⭐ Why This Episode Stands Out

• A nobleman in trouble

• A mystery wrapped in social scandal

• Holmes at his analytical best

• Watson offering warmth, humor, and steady companionship

• A polished performance from two veteran radio actors

It’s a great example of how The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes evolved over the years while still delivering the clever, tightly plotted mysteries listeners loved.

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