A Watsonian analysis of BBC Sherlock series 1-4. Why is series 4...like that? What is tjlc? Listen as we play the great game and discuss "the final problem" of understanding the show's deconstruction of the myth of Sherlock Holmes.

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast
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A Watsonian analysis of BBC Sherlock series 1-4. Why is series 4...like that? What is tjlc? Listen as we play the great game and discuss "the final problem" of understanding the show's deconstruction of the myth of Sherlock Holmes.
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January 25, 2023
The Hounds of Baskerville: "Sherlock's Bussin"
<p>It's time for THOB! Special guest Marcel joins us for this hilarious romp through the countryside. Sherlock's losing his mind and we (affectionately) can't get enough of it.</p> <p>Find us at <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com</a><br> Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/ask" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask us!</a><br> All references and links can be found on our <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/biobliography" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bibliography page</a><br> Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com</p> <p>Credits:<br> Original cover art by Kira<br> Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price</p>

November 2, 2022
A Scandal in Belgravia: "Masterclass in Misdirection"
<p>Pour one out for Battersea! We're diving into ASIB, again with our special guest Erin. We quote just about every line of this episode, so buckle up. You can expect mirror character analysis, phone=heart and car metaphors, innuendos galore, and some gut wrenching scene readings. </p> <p>Follow Erin <a href="https://featuresofinterest.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Posts mentioned: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/featuresofinterest/163879440272/uhhhhh-hey-moff" target="_blank">Culverton</a>, <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/featuresofinterest/163476414582/sidryan-joebidenfanclub-john-is-likevery" target="_blank">Topping</a>, and <a href="https://featuresofinterest.tumblr.com/post/163503441662/oh-you-like-bbc-sherlock-name-10-john-mirrors" target="_blank">John Mirrors.</a></p> <p>Richard Siken poems mentioned: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/221968-you-re-in-a-car-with-a-beautiful-boy-and-he" target="_blank">one </a>and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/8662623-i-want-to-tell-you-this-story-without-having-to" target="_blank">two</a></p> <p>Find us at <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com</a><br> Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/ask" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask us!</a><br> All references and links can be found on our <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/biobliography" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bibliography page</a><br> Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com</p> <p>Credits:<br> Original cover art by Kira<br> Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price</p>

December 21, 2021
The Great Game: "The Clue is in the Name"
<p>Finally finishing Series 1 with E3: The Great Game. We discuss this episode's post S4 significance, first in-show conversation about the blog, and our introduction to the main antagonist. Topics include: the Blog post for A Study in Pink, Sherlock and John's little domestic, the Five Pips, Mary the American, Janus Cars, Trains, Stars symbolism, Doyle's The Parasite, and the Pool Scene.</p> <p>Mentioned posts on The Parasite <a href="https://devoursjohnlock.tumblr.com/post/175850515026/illustration-by-howard-pyle-harper-bros-1895">here </a>and <a href="https://may-shepard.tumblr.com/post/158311900359/i-cant-stop-thinking-about-doyles-the-parasite">here</a>. </p> <p>Find us at <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com</a><br> Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/ask" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask us!</a> Don't be shy<br> All references and links can be found on our <a href="https://chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com/biobliography" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bibliography page</a><br> Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com</p> <p>Credits:<br> Original cover art by Kira<br> Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price</p>
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