Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

Overview

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.

Episodes

Doctor and Detective

S01E01 Doctor and Detective

December 10, 2023 8.0 53 min
Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.
Fact and Fiction

S01E02 Fact and Fiction

December 17, 2023 8.0 53 min
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?
Shadows and Sleuths

S01E03 Shadows and Sleuths

December 24, 2023 8.0 53 min
Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.

Cast

Lucy Worsley
Lucy Worsley
Self - Host

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