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Doings of Doyle - The Arthur Conan Doyle Podcast

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Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Ghost Stories
Spiritualism
The Surgeon Of Gaster Fell
London Society
Victorian Society
The Second Stain
Consumerism
Edgar Allan Poe
Dickens
Middle Class
The Pot Of Caviare
The Nightmare Room
World War I
Imperialism
Femme Fatale
Victorian Era
Goresthorpe Grange
Boxer Rebellion

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

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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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This episode, we return to the Feldkirch plateau in Austria where a small village is terrorised by a serial killer in ‘A Pastoral Horror’, first published in 1890.

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This episode, we travel to Sudan in the 1890s where a naïve reporter learns a thing or two from his more experienced rivals in ‘The Three Correspondents’, first published in 1896.

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This episode, we answer your questions on many aspects of Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and work. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions to test us!

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Recent Guests

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)
Ed Bennett
Actor known for his performances with leading theatre companies.
Episode: Selecting a Ghost, On Stage (2024)
Roger Luckhurst
Editor for Round the Red Lamp for the Edinburgh Project
Episode: The Nightmare Room (1921)
Andrew Lycett
Author and journalist known for biographies of literary figures.
Francis Lincoln Publishers
Episode: The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes, with Andrew Lycett

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 53 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 Statesa year 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.

    Podcast Addict
    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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    notchic
    2 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 Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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#110
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#154
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Apple Podcasts
#182
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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.
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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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