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Doings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle Podcast

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Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
The Lost World
Conan Doyle
Edgar Allan Poe
Spiritualism
Ghost Stories
Imperialism
Baron Adelbert Gruner
Edward VII
The Surgeon Of Gaster Fell
Victorian Era
The Second Stain
London Society
Victorian Society
The Adventure Of the Musgrave Ritual
The Adventure Of the Second Wife
Miss Violet De Merville
Colonel Sir James Damery
The Nightmare Room

A podcast celebrating the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Professor Challenger, Brigadier Gerard and Sherlock Holmes.

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In the second of our bonus episodes, Mark talks with historian and author Ollie Randall about his book Writers in Whites: How a group of literary cricketers changed English culture (London: Fairfield Books, 2026) which is released today.

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Hello and welcome to this bonus episode of the podcast. This time, Mark talks with author and researcher Philipp Schöbi about The Feldkirchian Gazette, the school newspaper edited by Arthur Conan Doyle while a student at the Stella Matutina in Feldki... more

This month, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Anastasia Klimchynskaya to talk all things Arthur Conan Doyle and Science Fiction.

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Anastasia is a scholar of nineteenth-century literature, particularly science ficti... more

This episode, we attend an army barracks where a card game raises questions of honour in ‘A Regimental Scandal’, published in 1892.

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Recent Guests

Ollie Randall
Writer, historian and cartoonist focused on cricket and literary culture
Author of Writers in Whites; researcher on Conan Doyle cricket network
Episode: Bonus 2 - ACD and Literary Cricket, with Ollie Randall
Philip Sherby
Doylian scholar based in Austria, translator, and author on Conan Doyle in Feldkirch
Austria-based Doylian scholar
Episode: Bonus 1 - The Fledkirchian Gazette, with Philipp Schöbi
Marcus Geyser
Translator and Doilyan scholar assisting with German-language material
Beteiligung with translations
Episode: Bonus 1 - The Fledkirchian Gazette, with Philipp Schöbi
Michael Ross
Sherlock Holmes expert and organizer of Baskerville Bücher in Germany
Baskerville Bücher
Episode: Bonus 1 - The Fledkirchian Gazette, with Philipp Schöbi
Anastasia Klimchynskaya
Scholar of 19th century literature, science fiction expert, visiting Assistant Professor of English at Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Episode: Science Fiction and Arthur Conan Doyle, with Anastasia Klimchynskaya
Nick Lane
Writer and director of 'Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty'
Black Eyed Theatre
Episode: Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty (2025), with Nick Lane
James Machin
A writer, researcher, and editor, known for works such as The Stark Munro Letters and The Strange Stories of John Buchan.
Edinburgh University Press
Episode: The Stark Munro Letters (1895), with James Machin
Andrew Finkel
Journalist and author based in Istanbul, known for his work with various international media outlets.
Episode: The Adventure of the Second Wife, with Andrew Finkel
Phil Cheadle
Director and co-founder of Two Lines Productions
Two Lines Productions
Episode: Selecting a Ghost, On Stage (2024)

Hosts

Mark Jones
Host of the show with deep dives into Doyle's works and context; frequently collaborates with a co-host on a range of Doyle-related topics.
Paul Chapman
Co-host who provides scholarly critique, historical angles, and engages with fan and scholarly debates around Doyle's life and works.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Arthur the writer

    Thanks for letting us listen in to your lovely conversations. Please keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radiator lady
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Rediscovered

    Thanks for keeping this podcast going. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sid The Frog
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes and the man who created him. This podcast give us the entirety of Arthur Cornan Doyle literally output. We get the story of the authors life woven together with the stories, where and when in his life the stories where written and possible influences for each story as well as how they were received at the time of publication.

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    5
    Chic Matthews
    2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast. If you love everything Sherlock Holmes, and want to know more about the man behind him, and his other writings, this is for you.

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    5
    notchic
    3 years ago
  • Essential listening

    This is such a wonderful podcast, impressively well researched, and presented beautifully with erudite and fascinating discussions and, really, something for everyone interested in ACD’s work and life. Thoroughly recommended…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Chadderton
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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High-quality analysis and clear passion for Doyle's broader works and life
The hosts balance enthusiasm with scholarly rigor, making it great for fans and academics.
This show elevates Doyle beyond Holmes with thoughtful, well-researched discussions.

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Talking Points

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ACDQ&A
Q: Do you think Conan Doyle was a decent doctor?
Doyle was competent as a doctor for his time, but he wasn't passionate about it, hence he transitioned to writing.
ACDQ&A
Q: What would you consider the most essential books for studying the life and works of Conan Doyle?
Some essential books include 'Memories and Adventures', 'Through the Magic Door', and key bibliographies and chronologies authored by scholars like Richard Lancelin Green.
The Stark Munro Letters (1895), with James Machin
Q: What do you think Conan Doyle's intent was in writing this novel?
James suggested that Conan Doyle's intent was a mixture of wanting to establish himself as a serious writer and expressing thoughts on medical life.
The Stark Munro Letters (1895), with James Machin
Q: What drew you to that novel?
James mentioned that he wasn't initially drawn to it, but once he read it, he found it fascinating and unlike anything else he had read by Conan Doyle.
The Adventure of the Second Wife, with Andrew Finkel
Q: Did you struggle to get into the tone of voice for that? Or did you have to work at that?
Andrew mentions that he had to work at capturing the tone but enjoyed it, stating that he paid attention to the language to avoid anachronisms.

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A deep-dive exploration of Arthur Conan Doyle's body of work, with two hosts providing literary analysis, historical context, and biographical threads that illuminate Doyle's fiction beyond Sherlock Holmes. Episodes frequently dissect lesser-known stories, gothic and detective intersections, and the cultural milieu surrounding Doyle's writing, sometimes pairing discussions with reader questions and guest insights from editors or scholars. Noteworthy are the strong emphasis on scholarship, era context, and the hosts' balanced blend of affection for Doyle and rigorous critique, making it appealing to literature lovers, researchers, and fans seeking thoughtful, well-researched conversation about Doyle's life and works.

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2. Philip Sherby
3. Marcus Geyser
4. Michael Ross
5. Anastasia Klimchynskaya
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7. James Machin
8. Andrew Finkel

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