The Lifelong Fan (Replay)

The magical spirit of Christmas is the perfect cover for a murder mystery.Mentioned in this episode:— "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" by Arthur Conan Doyle, collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes— "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" by Agatha Christie, collecte ...  Show more

Caroline and Guy discuss The Box of Delights by John Masefield, a beloved children's book from 1935 that might actually be a golden age detective novel too. They also consider the beloved 1984 TV adaptation, which is returning to the BBC on 7th December 2024 for a special 40th an ...  Show more