Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-12-10

Last Air Date: 2023-12-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

Lucy Worsley as Self - Host
Sue Black as Self
Saima Mir as Self
Shrabani Basu as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Doctor and Detective (2023-12-10)

Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.
Ep. 2: Fact and Fiction (2023-12-17)

Arthur 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?
Ep. 3: Shadows and Sleuths (2023-12-24)

Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.