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Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast

Hannah and Kira

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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02:13:10

The Hounds of Baskerville: "Sherlock's Bussin"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2023/01/25

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.Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price --- Send in a voice message:

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02:16:17

A Scandal in Belgravia: "Masterclass in Misdirection"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2022/11/02

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. Follow Erin here. Posts mentioned: Culverton, Topping, and John Mirrors. Richard Siken poems mentioned: one and two Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references

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01:17:07

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes: "Thank You Billy"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2022/10/26

Welcome back to the first episode of Season 2! Our special guest for this episode is our lovely friend Erin. She will be talking to us all about The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (TPLOSH) and its influence on the show and its writers. If you haven't watched that film we will be spoiling the plot, so be warned. Along the way we will be comparing the characters and plot to ASIB, which we will be discussing in depth in the next podcast episode. A link to Hannah's meta as promised. Follow Erin

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02:05:59

The Great Game: "The Clue is in the Name"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/12/21

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. Mentioned posts on The Parasite here and here. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series

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01:13:01

The Blind Banker: "No One On Nothing A Year"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/11/24

It's our shortest episode yet (and possibly ever)! S1 E2: The Blind Banker. It's everyone's least favorite episode, but fear not. We focus on the episode's highlights, how it establishes character dynamics, and its relevance to series 4 and 5. Topics include: teapots/drink code, Brecht, character mirrors, John the unlucky dog, and Mary's love of cats. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask us! All references and links can be found on our

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02:04:13

A Study in Pink: "Microdosing On Sex By Eating"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/11/18

Welcome back! This episode we begin our first round of episode analysis and discussion with S1 E1: A Study in Pink. We analyze ASIP's significance in foreshadowing Series 4/5 and character introductions. Topics include: Trust Issues, Lestrade appreciation, Hannah's on brand love affair with The Stairs, the Valley of Fear, Big Brother Mycroft, and *ahem* "Dinner." Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicide as relevant to the episode. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series

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01:53:09

The Unaired Pilot: "Comic Sans Snax 'n' Sarnies"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/09/06

Kira and Hannah are joined by special guest Miranda to briefly relive the dark times post series 4. We tackle blog theory, alibi theory, and how will series 5 work after series 4? In the second half we get into the unaired pilot's two dollar budget, overt gay vibes, and differences to the aired episode (plus a Culverton tangent so beware!). Follow Miranda here and listen to her supernatural podcast Ramble On. Find us at chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com Have a question about series 4 or blog theory? Ask

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01:58:36

Historical Context: "Be Gay Solve Crime"

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/08/06

Before diving into the show proper, we discuss a couple sources on the homosexual subculture of London in the late-Victorian era up to the trial of Oscar Wilde. Prepare yourselves for the unavoidable Mary Discourse, known scandals, the Gay West End, the trial of Oscar Wilde, the inherent queerness of amateur sleuths, and more. Special Guest: the ghost of Oscar Wilde possessing Hannah's cat (coincidentally named Oscar, in fact, after the legend himself). *Content Warning* for many mentions of

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01:54:07

An Introduction: "Welcome...to the Final Problem."

Chance or Chess? a BBC Sherlock Podcast ·

2021/07/28

Meet the hosts, Hannah and Kira, as we discuss our experiences with the show (pre and post-series 4), the Game and its history with canon, how this relates tothe show, the significance of the final problem, the myth of Sherlock Holmes, and more. Find us at our blog chanceorchesspod.tumblr.com All references and links can be found on our bibliography page Email us at tjlcpodcast@gmail.com Credits: Original cover art by Kira Music from "Who You Really Are" by David Arnold and Michael Price --- Send

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