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The Sign of Four - Part Six

2024/11/12
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Key Insights

Why did Sherlock want to return to the beginning of the case?

Sherlock wanted to uncover hidden details and buried information that might have been overlooked during their trip to India.

What was the main issue with Mariana's new suitcase?

Mariana's new suitcase had a broken lock that prevented it from opening.

How did Sherlock attempt to enter their apartment without keys?

Sherlock suggested making a hook device from an old TV cable to unlock the window and gain entry.

What was Sherlock's monotropic mind focused on during their time in India?

Sherlock's monotropic mind was focused on their failings as an organization and the responsibility they felt for the missing boy.

Why did Sherlock believe the killer knew where and when to find Sholto?

Sherlock deduced that the killer knew because Sholto and Mary were meeting, and the killer took advantage of this to eliminate both defenders of the Surakula.

What did Sherlock and Watson discover about Tonga's job?

Tonga had a part-time job delivering a local magazine to two subscribers, but he would disappear for hours after completing his route.

What did Sherlock and Watson find in the back garden of Mr. Mohinder Singh's house?

They found Tonga's bike, suggesting he had been held there against his will.

How did Sherlock deduce that Tonga had been moved from the bedroom?

Sherlock found evidence of a struggle, including rope marks, blood, and scratches on the floor, indicating Tonga had been dragged out by his hair.

Chapters

Sherlock and Watson discuss the identity of the fourth member of the Sign of Four, focusing on Agent Jones as a potential suspect.
  • Agent Jones is suspected due to his sudden disappearance and potential deception.
  • The Sign of Four's members are not white, suggesting a fourth member who is.
  • Jones's knowledge of Sholto and Mary's meeting raises suspicion.

Shownotes Transcript

LONDON CALLING - we were home. The trip to India had raised more questions than it had answered. Sherlock wanted to return to the beginning, to uncover things that may have been buried beneath the surface. I just wanted to sleep off the jetlag. Mariana just wanted her new suitcase to open. 

Part 6 of 10

This episode contains swearing, minors in distress, kidnapping

Listener discretion is advised.

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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

Additional voices

Adam Jarrell

Phillip Jarrell

Lee Jarrell

Lauren Hall

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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