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Arthur & George
Overview
Arthur & George is a three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel about Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle as played by actor Martin Clunes. Set in 1906 in Staffordshire, Hampshire and London the drama follows Sir Arthur and his trusted secretary, Alfred ‘Woodie’ Wood as they investigate the case of George Edalji, a young Anglo-Indian solicitor who was imprisoned for allegedly mutilating animals and writing obscene letters.
Status
Ended
Created By
Ed Whitmore
Network
ITV1
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, recaptures his zest for life by pursuing and challenging a notorious miscarriage of justice...
Episode 2
Woodie suspects that George is after all the Wyrley Ripper, but Arthur is not convinced and annoys the police. Then the local blacksmith is found dead.
Episode 3
Arthur attacks the case with renewed fervour and uncovers fresh evidence, but will he be able to unlock the case at last and prove that George was innocent?
Top Cast
Martin Clunes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Arsher Ali
George Edalji
Charles Edwards
Alfred ‘Woodie’ Wood
Emma Fielding
Charlotte Edalji
Art Malik
Reverend Shapurji Edalji
Hattie Morahan
Jean Leckie
