40 The Bruce-Partington Plans from His Last Bow: Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (1917) Audiobook

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2019
  • The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans is a short story featuring the exploits of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, not to mention Mycroft Holmes and Inspector Lestrade. It appears in the volume of stories published in 1917 entitled 'His Last Bow', written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
    There's a murder been committed, a pea-souper swirls around London from Woolwich Arsenal to Gloucester Road tube, Mycroft is on his way to Baker Street and much else besides. Holmes considers the problem... will he ever get to finish his monograph on early music?
    It is read by Greg Wagland for Magpie Audio.
    © Magpie Audio 2019
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  • @cousinsister69
    @cousinsister69 Před rokem +189

    I am so incredibly fussy when it comes to book narrations. It's unintentional. It severely limits my options. I'm so easily distracted, irritated & frustrated by those who aren't up to scratch. Greg is one of a very small group. I can happily be aware of his talented voices & yet be fully able to concentrate without any effort on the story. Greg is a gift & a treat to my ears. 💜

    • @emilykrahn3185
      @emilykrahn3185 Před rokem +6

      Agree. Who else do you like? My ears are sensitive voices and I just can't even listen to most narrators...

    • @janeymoss2003
      @janeymoss2003 Před rokem +4

      Graeme Malcolm. Absolutely love anything he narrates

    • @4555165
      @4555165 Před rokem +3

      Sherlock voice a little too fussy

    • @YvonneWilson312
      @YvonneWilson312 Před rokem +3

      @@emilykrahn3185 Simon Stanhope at Bitesized Audio and Jasper L'Estrange at Encrypted are among my other favourites.

    • @YvonneWilson312
      @YvonneWilson312 Před rokem +8

      @@4555165 Greg's interpretation of Sherlock is outstanding imho. Just how I imagine Holmes to sound.

  • @JustSayin916
    @JustSayin916 Před rokem +47

    These audio books ARE FABULOUS! Who needs video? What an incredible voice...

  • @ebonymarchant9595
    @ebonymarchant9595 Před 2 lety +58

    I go to sleep listening to these but my only problem is that it takes me about a week to complete one story due to falling asleep so quickly.

    • @susanwoods174
      @susanwoods174 Před rokem +2

      Me too!!!!! Lol

    • @wordzmyth
      @wordzmyth Před rokem +2

      It's the best for falling asleep. Just been listening during breakfast to catch up on the part I always miss

    • @M3oyle
      @M3oyle Před rokem +4

      I enjoy all of these readings but, imo, The Bruce Partington Plans and The Priory School are best for drifting off to sleep.

    • @gm5056
      @gm5056 Před rokem +3

      So do I

    • @zzheaton
      @zzheaton Před rokem +2

      I do the same thing. 😂😂😂

  • @deborahtdawson
    @deborahtdawson Před 4 lety +21

    Listening to these audiobooks have been a Godsend. I just had surgery. They have so helped with boredom. Watching TV just is not my thing!

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 3 lety +3

      So glad they helped, Deborah. All the best with your recovery.

    • @asadifififaroo
      @asadifififaroo Před 2 lety

      @@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • @HistoricalTales
    @HistoricalTales Před 3 lety +24

    I read this short story as a teenager back in Pakistan. A wonderful case. Loved it at that time and love it now. Wonderful narration.

  • @gregjones8412
    @gregjones8412 Před 4 lety +153

    I see 77 Librivox readers have given the thumbs down. I cannot imagine anyone else doing it. These are a sheer delight to listen to.

  • @J7116R
    @J7116R Před rokem +19

    It is now 5 or so years since I first became acquainted with this series, and I still listen to it every day.. Indeed, I have listened to some of these Holmes audio presentations perhaps 100 times and still find them absorbing. Although the content is quite familiar, they never cease to amuse and inform. I very often drift off to sleep with one story and awake to another. They are highly valued.

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před rokem +5

      It's how I recorded them. I too drifted off to sleep while narrating them and woke narrating the next... Auto pilot? Thanks for your kind comment J7116R

    • @Frenchblue8
      @Frenchblue8 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audiolol

  • @martynhunter3542
    @martynhunter3542 Před 3 lety +73

    One of the best narrators I've ever heard. I can't t listen to Stephen Fry narrating Sherlock Holmes or any book. I'm so glad I've discovered this guy. Excellent.

  • @sivanlevi3867
    @sivanlevi3867 Před rokem +3

    It's an amazing exhilaration for me that Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade would be in the same room together. The Bruce-Partington Plans sure has a unique air about it.

  • @michealseaman8059
    @michealseaman8059 Před 9 měsíci +14

    Excellent book, by an excellent author, read by an excellent narrator!

  • @jeanthornton2107
    @jeanthornton2107 Před 2 lety +36

    Really love your audios of Holmes.
    You are such a treasure. Many thanks for all your hard work, much appreciated ❤️

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 Před 3 lety +21

    I love the way the auditor does all the voices of each character!! It’s a treat to fall asleep to these recordings !! I see him sitting in a wingback chair , with steam rising from his teacup, and reading off his Kindle the stories!!

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 3 lety +7

      You've got me - although the steam's rising from the Kindle.

    • @wmnoffaith1
      @wmnoffaith1 Před 2 lety +6

      Really? I always pictured him reading an actual book, old school

    • @JH-ug8jp
      @JH-ug8jp Před 11 měsíci

      Old schooler here

    • @tottiemae2258
      @tottiemae2258 Před 11 měsíci

      ... with a light rain on the windows, a crackling fire in the background, and a wolf hound at his feet. ☺️

    • @deanpapadopoulos3314
      @deanpapadopoulos3314 Před 4 měsíci

      A beautiful image.

  • @lchchatter614
    @lchchatter614 Před rokem +18

    Absolutely splendid reading! It’s delightful, a real treat to listen to you. Thank you!

  • @hayleysmith3092
    @hayleysmith3092 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Your narration has completely spoiled me for any other who might read from Sherlock Holmes Adventures. No one else’s voice matches the characters like Greg Wagland. Mycroft was a remarkable voice but so believable. Thank you your gift means I have listened to these stories over and over again. X

  • @WojciechWachniewski-st1zm
    @WojciechWachniewski-st1zm Před 11 měsíci +4

    The story took me immensely. Being a Pole interested in Naval matters and well up in English I decided to translate the story into Polish. Though an amateur, I managed my task quite well. Of course most interesting in the story was Mycroft Holmes with his great brain; to me it is a sort of vision of PERSONAL COMPUTER, that head of Mycroft with all its capacities. 😊👍♍

  • @copernicus6420
    @copernicus6420 Před 2 lety +11

    One of the best stories .

  • @andiwilliams3642
    @andiwilliams3642 Před 4 lety +106

    Your reading voice is so amazing and multifaceted! So relaxing, crisp-n-clear, but also entertaining with character changes. My dream is that you narrate hundreds/thousands more books! Thank you so much for your work!

  • @sohamghosh7784
    @sohamghosh7784 Před 3 lety +23

    "When all other contingencies fail, whatever remains however improbable must be the Truth...." oh! this line😌

  • @kyloren628
    @kyloren628 Před 3 lety +19

    Gotta love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s style of character naming. It’s either unique, strange names like Sherlock, Mycroft, Cadogan... or... plain old JAMES 😂

    • @helenamirian908
      @helenamirian908 Před 2 lety +4

      The two namesakes of of author, the only Arthurs we have ever seen, have been the 10 year old abducted Lord Saltire and this very story's Cadogan-West, who proved innthe end to be...

    • @davidpitchford6510
      @davidpitchford6510 Před rokem

      Jabaez! Red Headed League and in another story.

  • @williamcaton8432
    @williamcaton8432 Před rokem +6

    Excellent performance! Love these! Thank you!

  • @ava.v5724
    @ava.v5724 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you Gregg, well read🤩👍😍

  • @MH-sk8qs
    @MH-sk8qs Před 2 lety +53

    You continue to amaze me in the number of different voices you are able to produce and reproduce repeatedly! My personal question is what great voice is your natural voice, or is your family exposed to all of them? If so, it could be most amusing to live in your house.😄

  • @tomdale85
    @tomdale85 Před 5 lety +19

    Another fantastic reading, thank you so much!

  • @mckavitt13
    @mckavitt13 Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful, Greg. Have missed your Holmes. 👏🍀💃

  • @vajee5
    @vajee5 Před 2 lety +8

    How beautifully that class of people spoke in the nineteenth century.
    It was an art.

  • @marleneg7794
    @marleneg7794 Před 4 lety +6

    I downloaded your entire catalog and my family enjoyed 2 weeks a bedtime stories.

  • @TheMikester307
    @TheMikester307 Před 9 měsíci +11

    I love it! The description of Mycroft beginning at 4:43 is the description of a search engine! In a story from about 1908!

  • @jorobinson8835
    @jorobinson8835 Před 5 lety +33

    Thanks Greg for narrating this story, it's one of my favourites.

  • @Scotticus71
    @Scotticus71 Před 5 lety +39

    Thank you good Sir, much appreciated to find a new S.H. audiobook. Gratefully, your devoted fans.

  • @just_another32
    @just_another32 Před 3 lety +22

    Awesome, thank you! I like the fact that you don't make Watson sound subservient and obsessive about his friend, as some narrators do.

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 3 lety +10

      Glad you enjoyed it, Victoria! Yes, Watson is his own man.

    • @SuzanneU
      @SuzanneU Před 8 měsíci +2

      I agree. Those who present Watson as a bumbling mumbling hero worshipper are completely missing Watson's very real contribution to the detection. Again and again Watson provides the context and the fine details. He asks relevant questions. Like Hastings, he is the ordinary mind that provides the steel for the flint to spark off. Holmes' attitude is so rarified that he needs Watson to ground him.
      Then too, Watson is a handy man in a scrap, quick with his fists and armed with this trusty revolve. He gets between Holmes and harm. He's also very strong, able to pinion and restrain malefactors.

  • @andreaodermatt8297
    @andreaodermatt8297 Před 5 lety +47

    I have loved Sherlock Holmes for many years and know many many audiobook versions. Yours are by far my favourites, I just love your voice! Thank you for another case, I know them by heart but never get tired of listening to you!!!!

  • @helenamirian908
    @helenamirian908 Před 3 lety +25

    Love this particular story. It has everything! And Mycroft! "Alas, I am a COUCH POTATO GENIUS!" So Watson never says what he was doing for 3 days besides reading newspapers. Watching Holmes do his hobbies, probably. 😆

    • @wmnoffaith1
      @wmnoffaith1 Před 2 lety +8

      He was being the mascot, lol. That's what he does. Holmes career always took precedence over his medical practice. He was probably making small talk, trying to keep Holmes in a good mood and on an even keel. And then when Holmes is occupied, he always seems to be obsessed with reading several newspapers in their entirety everyday. You notice Holmes never reads the paper. He always asks Watson. Watson even reads articles aloud to Holmes. He can't be bothered. Watson is like when Victorian ladies used to hire companions. This way you always have a friend around guaranteed to do whatever you want, basically wait on you, and keep you entertained. Except Watson doesn't get paid. He's like Robin in Batman and Robin.

    • @thegreenpigsnout5579
      @thegreenpigsnout5579 Před 2 lety +5

      @@wmnoffaith1 Huh, I never saw their relationship that way. Good interpretation!

    • @martavdz4972
      @martavdz4972 Před rokem +1

      @@wmnoffaith1 IMHO in the last stage of their cooperation, when they live together again and Watson gives up his medical practice, he gets paid by Holmes. They split his money for solving the cases. Unfortunately, I don't know how I reached this conclusion, it was just my impression from some of the latest stories.

  • @siphosimwanza4429
    @siphosimwanza4429 Před 5 lety +26

    Yes! It's been so long since we got new Sherlock Material. Thank you.

  • @joenutley135
    @joenutley135 Před 8 měsíci +1

    These stories are so engaging. Cudos to Doyle and Waglund

  • @shoneljperera7237
    @shoneljperera7237 Před 3 lety +8

    Love your readings ❤️

  • @20_SinManya
    @20_SinManya Před 3 lety +21

    Keep up this 'OH SO AWESOME' work, Mr Greg!
    Keeping me hooked till the very end! ^0^

  • @user-di2er6cw2j
    @user-di2er6cw2j Před 3 lety +4

    what a voice! and reading is superb

  • @franky2720
    @franky2720 Před 5 lety +13

    I finished listening to your version of Wisteria Lodge yesterday so I’m so excited for a new story, thank you!

  • @anneichenberger4970
    @anneichenberger4970 Před 2 lety +2

    what a wonderful narrator! thank you

  • @taszio3751
    @taszio3751 Před 5 lety +80

    I feel that Greg Wagland could read the telephone directory, and leave me spelllbound!!

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 5 lety +10

      Nice of you to say so!

    • @anthonydemitre9392
      @anthonydemitre9392 Před 5 lety +8

      @@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio You're a gifted storyteller

    • @ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE
      @ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE Před 5 lety +1

      @@THEPAGEBURNER1979 Oh my gosh! You're right. I haven't had a phone book delivered to the house in about 5 years now. A kid would look at a phone book and be amazed. But then they'd be like, "You mean I have to look? I have to know the alphabet?"

    • @elizebethpenington3755
      @elizebethpenington3755 Před 4 lety +2

      Tell me when he is reading one so that I don’t miss it,

    • @daveygann2898
      @daveygann2898 Před 3 lety +2

      I hope this does not bother you, but I use your your stories as a sedative. Bad tinnitus keeps me awake, but your voice allows me to sleep beautifully.

  • @anthonydemitre9392
    @anthonydemitre9392 Před 5 lety +22

    Always listen to your narrations, even if I've read the story before, Thank you

  • @bobskeet595
    @bobskeet595 Před 3 lety +6

    Just a total pleasure to listen to perfect diction just just perfect thank you

  • @coly15
    @coly15 Před 5 lety +41

    Love your voice so much! I have been listening to your audiobooks ever since I started the books of Sherlock Holmes!

  • @stevedupont395
    @stevedupont395 Před rokem +2

    Another fine story. Good narrator!

  • @ironically7561
    @ironically7561 Před 5 lety +15

    Oooh its a good day for me when you post something new!! Looking forward to listening later on :)

  • @michaelpipkin2399
    @michaelpipkin2399 Před 3 lety +30

    Thank you Greg, been listening for years and even repeated they are still the greatest entertainment on CZcams

    • @athleticguy15
      @athleticguy15 Před 3 lety +2

      You're right, I listen to the same stories over and over and never fail to enjoy.

    • @donalddamron3017
      @donalddamron3017 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree. I’ve tried to find other audiobooks to listen to but I always find myself back listening to Greg!

  • @naokomizuide9403
    @naokomizuide9403 Před 5 lety +17

    Thank you for your hard work, Greg. It’s awesome. Beautiful narration!

  • @davidmunday4367
    @davidmunday4367 Před 5 lety +4

    I have been looking forward to this in eager antisipation for a while ! 🙋‍♂️ Thank you so much 👍

  • @amigojuarez
    @amigojuarez Před 5 lety +27

    I literally jumped in my seat after seeing this. This is very epic news to hear

  • @mariavarea2795
    @mariavarea2795 Před 4 lety +20

    Feels like you're living the story.

  • @mlrich2
    @mlrich2 Před 5 lety +42

    I hope you enjoyed your month off CZcams and have been having a wonderful time doing other stuff. So happy to see a new story Greg! :)

  • @fixitman347
    @fixitman347 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you very much, my friend. As I listen I feel my intellect stir up and I been to work in my garage.

  • @2charliep
    @2charliep Před 5 lety +18

    Thank you, thank you, this is one of my favourites and as usual beautifully read.

  • @rubenherrera3852
    @rubenherrera3852 Před 5 lety +10

    Enjoyed your sharing! TYVM!

  • @codeeasly5102
    @codeeasly5102 Před 2 lety +10

    The people who dislike donot know how to appreciate someone's talent and ability, he endeavoured to wrote these kind of staggering stories

  • @valeriemiller3374
    @valeriemiller3374 Před 5 lety +5

    I enjoy these Sherlock Holmes books in my pastimes.

  • @rjfpac
    @rjfpac Před rokem +1

    Perhaps, his best short!

  • @tedtimmis8135
    @tedtimmis8135 Před 3 lety +8

    I’ve listened to this several times. I’ve enjoyed it every time.

  • @TexanAmiga
    @TexanAmiga Před 5 lety +5

    Doing the happy dance! Thank you❤️

  • @marypatton5136
    @marypatton5136 Před rokem

    For video the Granada series is the only one for me, but for audio only, this is the best choice. Mr. Wagland is very talented.

  • @kevinpaul180
    @kevinpaul180 Před 11 měsíci

    It's delightful to know my fellow listeners prop their head on a pillow, and succumb to the studies of Holmes........

  • @fh8769
    @fh8769 Před 3 lety +3

    Fascinating indeed.

  • @georgebisacre9413
    @georgebisacre9413 Před 3 lety +5

    This and The Red Headed League are my personal favourites

    • @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio
      @sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio  Před 3 lety +2

      I think my favourite is The Red Headed League for the comedy aspect. Have to say I can't remember very much about the B-P Plans.

  • @Sunny25611
    @Sunny25611 Před 2 lety +19

    Your narration of this particular book is exactly what I imagine Watson would sound like! Do you by any chance do any stage acting or voice overs for other actors? Just curious because you certainly have the skill’s to! :)

  • @rustyhook69
    @rustyhook69 Před rokem +2

    Excellent as usual ❤

  • @mrwolf8972
    @mrwolf8972 Před rokem +1

    Great narration really enjoy your style

  • @MaiHaiangBI-
    @MaiHaiangBI- Před 4 lety +2

    The detail when describing Mycroft is amazing

  • @craigsanders2347
    @craigsanders2347 Před 5 lety +5

    More more more!! Please please please!!

  • @angelalalley7593
    @angelalalley7593 Před 4 lety +3

    Yay, so excited for another SH by GW! Love this story, and Mycroft...

  • @maryeckel9682
    @maryeckel9682 Před 6 měsíci

    This is the story that The Naval Treaty failed to be. Excellent murder/espionage mystery.

  • @moviemad56
    @moviemad56 Před 2 lety +2

    LOL Mycroft runs on rails! :D

  • @Charles-oo8bq
    @Charles-oo8bq Před rokem

    Thank you brother. You have offered a true escape from the mundane. Greetings from Erlangen.

  • @gautamsonawane8313
    @gautamsonawane8313 Před 6 měsíci

    Realy excellent way of explaining this.

  • @debbieandmarc
    @debbieandmarc Před rokem

    Your voice is awesome. I feel like I'm sitting across from Dr Watson listening to his story.

  • @chrisnorman9980
    @chrisnorman9980 Před 3 lety +9

    Mycroft Holmes - human forerunner of the Internet.

  • @helenamirian908
    @helenamirian908 Před rokem +1

    This is the second time that I am aware of, that the author has given his own first name to a character. The other being Lord Saltire, 10 years old, of The Priory School.

  • @emilykrahn3185
    @emilykrahn3185 Před rokem

    wonderful. thank you.

  • @MrTaichi62
    @MrTaichi62 Před 3 lety +3

    Good recording of the book

  • @CyndiCalista
    @CyndiCalista Před 2 lety +1

    Does anyone else put the subtitles on occasionally and read along?

  • @happyjack1796
    @happyjack1796 Před 4 lety +3

    These are great! Thanks!

  • @Duchess_Van_Hoof
    @Duchess_Van_Hoof Před 6 měsíci

    Ooh, one of my favourite stories. High stakes, politics, espionage!

  • @maryjaneme2675
    @maryjaneme2675 Před 4 lety

    I love these!!! Thank you!!

  • @RoanPretorius-de7xv
    @RoanPretorius-de7xv Před rokem

    Great voice !! Thanks

  • @mstree9173
    @mstree9173 Před 4 měsíci

    I listen to these when I'm to busy to read

  • @iriswaterford8881
    @iriswaterford8881 Před 2 lety

    Leaving a comment because we fell asleep during this reading & would like to hear the complete story.

  • @vickywitton1008
    @vickywitton1008 Před 8 měsíci

    Sherlock Holmes and London Underground - heaven!

  • @redseethus2872
    @redseethus2872 Před 5 lety +20

    These are great! You should start an H.G. Wells channel.

  • @maryoleary5044
    @maryoleary5044 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Tigers, etc are beautiful and amazing creatures!

  • @movingpicutres99
    @movingpicutres99 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you.

  • @denillefleming2942
    @denillefleming2942 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful !

  • @marionmuolo9321
    @marionmuolo9321 Před rokem

    Love these audios!

  • @StoicSwagger
    @StoicSwagger Před 4 lety +8

    Greg deserves MANY more subscribers... What is wrong with ppl?

    • @martavdz4972
      @martavdz4972 Před rokem

      Probably don't know about this channel... It only showed in my recommended videos after a looooong time of listening to Agatha Christie audiobooks :-(

  • @pennyhynson2047
    @pennyhynson2047 Před 2 lety

    Tops! All round TOPS.

  • @larsk7
    @larsk7 Před rokem

    Outstanding!

  • @tommyoconnor5930
    @tommyoconnor5930 Před 4 lety +2

    On believable bed time story😴😴😴thats me settled in best of form for a good night 💤

  • @SeerOfTime577
    @SeerOfTime577 Před 4 lety

    Ah, such a good one!

  • @TheStratplayer76
    @TheStratplayer76 Před 5 lety +1

    I know it’s 3 weeks too late, but thanks for the upload. Hope you keep us posted on newer projects Greg!?

  • @backtoeden2042
    @backtoeden2042 Před 4 lety

    I love all the story's about Sherlock Holmes

  • @gerthie
    @gerthie Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant

  • @fastaxion229
    @fastaxion229 Před 4 lety +1

    Great reading, Greg.