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The Sign of Four - Part Seven

2024/11/19
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Key Insights

Why did Tonga scratch the floorboards as he was dragged away?

Tonga scratched the floorboards as he was dragged towards the doorway, likely as a desperate attempt to leave a trace or signal for help.

Why did Agent Athelney Jones disappear during the investigation?

Agent Athelney Jones disappeared when a man he had been hunting for most of his career was poisoned, and he failed to chase down the killer.

What was the breakthrough in the investigation that involved Mahinda Singh's house?

The breakthrough involved discovering a bedroom where Tonga was being held, along with signs of a struggle and Tonga's possessions.

What did Tonga mouth to the security camera before being taken away?

Tonga mouthed the word 'Aurora' to the security camera before being put into a car.

Why did Sherlock call a meeting with the irregulars?

Sherlock called a meeting with the irregulars to gather information and data relevant to Tonga's case, utilizing their extensive surveillance network.

What significant item did the irregulars discover in Tonga's room?

The irregulars discovered a music box in Tonga's room, which turned out to be Mary's, containing the Surakula diamond.

How did Toby help in the investigation?

Toby, a search dog, helped by sniffing Tonga's hat and tracking his scent to the last known location of the car wreckage.

Chapters

The team struggles to decipher the meaning of 'Aurora' as Tonga mouths the word to a security camera. They seek help from Jonathan Small, who suggests it could be related to the Aurora Borealis seen in India.
  • Tonga mouths 'Aurora' to a security camera.
  • Jonathan Small suggests 'Aurora' could be related to the Aurora Borealis seen in India.
  • The team is stumped and seeks more information.

Shownotes Transcript

AURORA - a word which would feel like it had a million different meanings. Tonga was trying to communicate to us. It was down to Sherlock and the co-investigation between Interpol and Scotland Yard to decipher exactly what Aurora meant and how it would lead us to Tonga and the Surakula. 

Part 7 of 10

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Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Paul Waggott as Dr. John Watson

Harry Attwell as Sherlock Holmes

Marta da Silva as Mariana Ametxazurra

Ant McGinley as DI Tom Gregson

Marc Antolin as Athelney Jones

Acushla-Tara Kupe as Mary Morstan

Thomas Mitchells as Jonathan Small

John Brannoch as Wiggins

Nell Martin as DI Forrester

Written by Joel Emery

Directed by Adam Jarrell

Editing and Sound Design by Holy Smokes Audio

Produced by Neil Fearn and Jon Gill

Executive Producer Tony Pastor

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