Hugh Bonneville to feature in new adaptation of beloved Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles

Hugh Bonneville is set to feature in a new podcast version of the beloved Sherlock Holmes story, The Hound of the Baskervilles.

The nine-part series from award winning podcasters Noiser will see the Downton Abbey actor reading from Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel, which was originally published in serial form in The Strand Magazine from 1901 to 1902.

Each episode of the new series will end on a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Doyle’s novel.

The production will combine Bonneville's narration of the original text with a brand new score, special artwork, and immersive sound design.

Bonneville said in a statement: “There’s a reason this story has never left us, and Arthur Conan Doyle knew exactly what he was doing when he wrote it to land in nine parts.

"Getting to bring that structure back, to let listeners feel those cliffhangers the way Victorian readers felt them, is a rare opportunity. I wanted to honour the material and make it feel alive for new audiences today.”

Katrina Hughes, Executive Producer at Noiser, added: “125 years on, this story still has the power to stop you cold, which tells you everything about why it’s a classic.

"We wanted to mark the anniversary of The Hound of the Baskervilles with a production that truly rose to the occasion. Hugh and the whole team have made something that feels genuinely alive, and we can’t wait for you to hear it.”

Bonneville previously narrated a 16-part podcast series featuring Conan Doyle’s greatest mysteries, titled Sherlock Holmes Short Stories, for Noiser.

The Hound of the Baskervilles will launch on all podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify on 27 April, with instalments releasing twice weekly.

Noiser+ subscribers will receive early access to the show, including access to the first episode on 23 April.

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