Sherlock Holmes Day is celebrated this Sunday, and so we’ve curated the essential guide for our readers that include cool ways to experience the great detective’s vibe
A statue of Sherlock Holmes near 221B Baker Street
It's elementary, dear Watson, he would say if he could. More than a century after he was created by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes continues to be the greatest detective ever produced in literature. Not even Batman could compete with the frenzy that follows the Victorian icon. Since 2013, the birth anniversary of the author, May 22, has also been observed as Sherlock Holmes Day. Here’s how you can ring in this day to celebrate the iconic literary detective.
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Podcasts
The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes podcast
Benedict Cumberbatch fans take a backseat; for this podcast deals solely with the iconic portrayal of the great detective by Jeremy Brett. From interviews and Easter eggs to canonical anecdotes, this one is particularly for the true detectives.
On apple.com
The Baker Street
Babes podcast
The world’s first all-female Sherlock Holmes podcast started out as a Twitter group. Led by Kristina Manente, the 11-member group includes Edgar-Award winning author, Lyndsay Faye. Tune in for a fun, quirky but detailed podcast on all things Sherlockian.
On saavn.com
Frederick Steele’s artwork for The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Collectibles
The Sherlock Holmes
society of London
This 70-year-old society houses fans of the canon, including a certain Stephen Fry. Of course, there is also an entire store of memorabilia from book covers to the iconic pipe to take home.
Log on to sherlockholmes.org.uk
Board Games
Sherlock Holmes –
The card game
Think UNO with the twist of Victorian red herrings and a mystery. The game combines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s storyline with simple card playing technique to make for an entertaining group activity.
Log on to amazon.in
Cost Rs 5,231
An etching from the Adventure of the empty house
221B-Baker Street Board Game
With over 200 adventures, players can join the fictional detective in groups, or solo, for a new adventure every day. You can team up with friends as the Baker Street regulars or play by yourself, as you solve clues to find the answer to the mysteries.
Log on to amazon.com
Cost $40
Books
If you are a true Sherlock fan, you wouldn’t want to miss these fabled books:
. A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
. The Adventure of the
Final Problem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
. The Secret Cases of Sherlock Holmes by Thomas Donald
Web series and films
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: It is comforting to see the legacy of Holmes being carried on to date with interesting adaptations into films and web series. For a touch of nostalgia, binge-watch this series which stars Jeremy Brett as Sherlock and David Burke as Dr Watson.
Log on to amazon.com
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes: The 1970 film shows how the detective gets away from the grasp of a ballerina to solve a mystery.
Log on to Google Play
Miss Sherlock: The series is a gender-flipped version with the unconventional police consultant. With her art of deduction, the female Sherlock is seen solving peculiar crimes in modern-day Japan.
Log on to Hulu
The Great Mouse Detective: This one can be a good start to introduce little ones to the detective’s stories.
Log on to Disney+Hotstar
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock, with a twist
For Sherlockians in Mumbai, the London Taxi at Kamala Mills, Lower Parel offers the Sherlock in a Pickle, based on the detective’s favourite recipe from the canon, as well as a sober Sherlock mocktail for the teetotallers.
Call 7400060611/ 7710082222
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