The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Part 4 of 24
Summary
Sherlock Holmes investigates the Red-Headed League, deducing that the bizarre scheme was a ruse to keep pawnbroker Jabez Wilson away from his shop. Holmes and Watson visit the location, observing the assistant’s worn knees and identifying the City and Suburban Bank as the target. They set a trap in the bank’s cellar, where they capture John Clay and his accomplice just as they emerge from a tunnel dug to steal £30,000 in gold.
Topics discussed
Announcement of 'Just Jane' Austen series
Promotion of Sleepy Bookshelf premium feed
Introduction of new show 'Sleepy History'
Welcome and guided breathing exercise
Recap of the Red-Headed League mystery
Holmes questions Wilson about Spaulding
Holmes deduces the case and plans to visit
Observation of Saxe-Coburg Square and Spaulding
Exploring the street behind the pawnbroker
Holmes listens to music at St. James Hall
Holmes warns Watson of danger and plans
Meeting Peter Jones and Mr. Merriweather
Discussion of John Clay and the bank stake
Entering the bank vault and examining the floor
Setting up the ambush in the dark vault
Waiting in silence as the tunnel opens
John Clay emerges and is captured
John Clay's arrest and departure
Holmes explains the full solution to the case
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