Basil Rathbone

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Portrayed Sherlock Holmes in radio dramatization series during the 1940s, including productions such as "Murder at the Opera" and "Camberwell Poisoning." Discussed in classic radio detective podcasts for his iconic performances in these audio drama adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories.

Appears On

Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Episode Appearances

Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Apr 10, 2026

Sherlock Holmes: Baconian Cipher 05/27/1946 (Rathbone & Bruce)

“Starred as Sherlock Holmes in this radio adaptation and MGM's film series”

Baconian cipher and bilateral cryptographyNewspaper agony columns as communication channelsSherlock Holmes detective methodology

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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Apr 10, 2026

Sherlock Holmes: Haunting of Sherlock Holmes 05/20/1946 (Rathbone & Bruce)

“Starred as Sherlock Holmes in this radio drama adaptation”

False accusations and wrongful executionEspionage and political intrigue in Balkan statesSecret passages and hidden staircases in period architecture

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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Apr 3, 2026

Sherlock Holmes: Uneasy Chair 05/13/1946 (Rathbone & Bruce)

“Starred as Sherlock Holmes in this radio drama and MGM film series”

Murder investigation and detective methodologyLocked-room mystery mechanicsCriminal psychology and motive analysis

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1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · Mar 1, 2026

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and DOUBLE ZERO THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

“Actor portraying Sherlock Holmes in the radio dramatization series”

Criminal Investigation MethodsBlackmail and Extortion SchemesMurder Investigation Techniques

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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Feb 27, 2026

Sherlock Holmes: Murder at the Opera 02/25/1946 Rathbone & Bruce

“Actor portraying Sherlock Holmes in this radio drama production”

Murder investigation and detective methodologyTwin identity and impersonationPsychological manipulation and phobias

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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Feb 27, 2026

Sherlock Holmes: Camberwell Poisoning 02/18/1946 Rathbone & Bruce

“Actor portraying Sherlock Holmes in the radio drama series”

Murder investigation techniquesForensic deduction and timeline establishmentCriminal psychology and motivation analysis

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