Killing Sherlock: Lucy Worsley on the Case of Conan Doyle

2023•46m•5.8/10

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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.

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Production

BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 10, 2023

Last Aired

December 24, 2023

Networks

BBC Two

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Doctor and Detective

Air date: 2023-12-10

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

Fact and Fiction

Air date: 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?

Shadows and Sleuths

Air date: 2023-12-24

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