This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.
Cast: Lucy Worsley, Arthur Conan Doyle
Season 1
3 episodes
1. Doctor and DetectiveLucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.CC53minDec 10, 2023
2. Fact and FictionArthur Conan Doyle had managed to finally rid himself of Sherlock Holmes. But who was Arthur without Sherlock, and could he become the hero of his own story?CC53minDec 17, 2023
3. Shadows and SleuthsLucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.CC53minDec 24, 2023
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This is the story of a power struggle between two men - one fictional, and one real. In one corner is the master of crime – the greatest detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes. In the other is writer, physician and spiritualist leader Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between author and creation.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Laura Blount
- Created by
- Linda Sands, Amanda Lyon
- Studio
- BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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