Arthur & George

A stately, thoughtful period mystery that unfolds with quiet moral seriousness and a slow-building sense of injustice.

Created by

Ed Whitmore

Genres

Mystery, Crime, Drama

Starring

Martin Clunes, Arsher Ali, Charles Edwards

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, race, identity, corruption

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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