Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

Season 12023

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.

Storyline

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 Aired
December 10, 2023
Last Aired
December 24, 2023
Runtime
46min
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Status
Returning Series
Language
English
Network
BBC Two
Cast