Doctor and Detective
Lucy Worsley explores the extraordinary love-hate relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous fictional creation, Sherlock Holmes.
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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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Lucy Worsley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sue Black |
| Interviewed Guest | Saima Mir |
| Director | Rachel Jardine |
| Series Producer | Linda Sands |
| Executive Producer | Amanda Lyon |
Broadcasts
- Sun 10 Dec 2023 21:00
- Fri 29 Dec 2023 03:05
- Tue 7 Apr 2026 00:10
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