I noticed there are a few box sets of Sherlock Holmes radio (I think) shows. I have a long commute and I thought it might be a good purchase. Is there any that are recomended or any suggestions to look out for?

Many of Doyle's books are in the public domain now and have been put to audio books on librivox.org.

http://librivox.org/newcatalog/search.php?title=sherlock+holmes&author=&status=all&action=Search

Not really what you were asking for but it's good information for those interested.

Lol, Great Ceasars Ghost! I knew that a year ago, but forgot. Thank you, that is a great site. The CD's I have been looking at are dramatic with sound effects, and several actors.

If you haven't discovered Old Time Radio pod, It was my favorite when I was commuting.....I went 45 mins each way, and these have all the originals, and some made just for radio with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce....Including the old Petri wine commercials....
There is also "The Shadow" and "The Saint"...You name it......
http://boxcars711.libsyn.com/?search_string=holmes&Submit=Search&search=1
Enjoy!

Jebus - give'em up, Fibber, or make your namesake weep! Bring forth Sherly!

I downloaded these and have been meaning to make a CD.

http://www.oldtimeradiofans.com/template.php?show_name=Sherlock%20Holmes

As a big collector of Sherlock Holmes radio programs (over 300 shows in my collection), I can point you out to a few sites where you can download shows for free.

http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=mediatype%3Aaudio%20AND%20collection%3Aoldtimeradio%20AND%20subject%3A%22Sherlock%20Holmes%22 - nice collection of OTR Sherlock Holmes, including the majority of the Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce series that has survived

http://timespast.ning.com/group/thedefinitivesherlockholmes?invitationRequestSent=yes - you will have to sign up and get approved to join this group, but some of these guys have EVERYTHING that you could ever want with regard to Holmes Audio!!!

http://sherlock.mindcop.net/index.html - this is a cool site!!! It is pretty much a Sherlock Holmes Public Library at your fingertips!!! Has some OTR stuff and you can find most of the original stories from Doyle's "Canon" in audio format here!

http://www.otrsite.com/logs/logs1041.htm - this is a VERY helpful "Log" that shows all of the Sherlock Holmes radio shows in chronological order and also denotes which shows are available (which ones have survived). This is a very helpful site for "completists" like myself who has to have EVERY episode out there!




Hope this helps!!! Enjoy!!!

-Scott

A topic near and dear to my heart. For my long commute I listen to old time radio shows via podcast and find it far superior to anything on the radio today. In particular, I am a fan of the Holmes shows with Rathbone and Bruce, sponsored by Petri Wine.

Anyway, the reason I am adding to this thread is to point out an alternative that I enjoy, which is a hosted podcast which broadcasts the episodes in order, once a week, with commentary. Waiting for the next one must be a lot like it was in the old days. This particular podcast has four other shows as well, one for each weekday. Check it out:

www.greatdetectives.net

or search for Adam Graham on ITunes.