Hugh Bonneville, known for his role in Paddington, takes on the role of narrator in a new audio drama adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic, The Hound of the Baskervilles. The series begins with Bonneville emphasizing how readers were outraged when Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes in 1893. The writer later resurrected him, but not before this fan-favorite prequel about a seemingly supernatural beast that stalks the moors of Devon. This eerie adaptation stays true to the original material, with each episode ending on a cliffhanger. The podcast is widely available with new episodes weekly.
Everybody Knows But Me
LA-based comedian Holly Brown hosts this show, which is both dark and jaunty, about the family secret her father revealed when he was dying: the existence of Brown's younger twin brothers. Drawing on sitcom conventions (her dad worked on Frasier) and incorporating fictional elements, it offers an original and sometimes uncomfortable listening experience, full of real imagination. Episodes are available weekly.
EggPod Express
This spin-off from the popular Beatles podcast I Am the EggPod dives into 1960s music magazines. Its opening double bill tackles the Liverpool publication Mersey Beat and its 1962 cover that proclaimed the Beatles as the most popular band in Liverpool. It is an enthusiastic piece of music history and a geeky, in-depth delight for retro music enthusiasts. Episodes are released weekly.
The Shadow Contract
This shocking podcast from the Good Law Project examines how US tech company Palantir ended up at the heart of the NHS. The eye-opening topics discussed with doctors, campaigners, and experts begin with social media, specifically the covert influencer marketing campaign run to smear the Good Law Project, which had raised concerns over Palantir's £330 million contract. It is a terrifying and important listen, with episodes available weekly.
It Started With a Kiss
Amy Spalding and Gareth Valentino speak with their “nearest and queerest” in this new LGBTQ+ Tinder-backed podcast. They want all the tea on dating and love, and their first guest is TV personality and model Christine McGuinness. Episodes are available weekly.
