Arthur & George 

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle recaptures his zest for life by pursuing and challenging a notorious miscarriage of justice.

Stars:

Martin Clunes, Arsher Ali, Charles Edwards

2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Martin Clunes	...	Arthur Conan Doyle 3 episodes, 2015
Arsher Ali	...	George Edalji 3 episodes, 2015
Charles Edwards	...	Alfred Wood 3 episodes, 2015
Art Malik	...	Rev Shapurji Edalji 3 episodes, 2015
Hattie Morahan	...	Jean Leckie 3 episodes, 2015
Emma Fielding	...	Charlotte Edalji 3 episodes, 2015
Alan McKenna	...	Inspector Campbell 3 episodes, 2015
Conleth Hill	...	Sergeant Upton 3 episodes, 2015
Pearl Chanda	...	Maud Edalji 3 episodes, 2015
Hilary Maclean	...	Connie 3 episodes, 2015
Matthew Marsh	...	Chief Constable Anson 3 episodes, 2015
Timothy Watson	...	Ernest 'Willie' Hornung 3 episodes, 2015
John Hollingworth	...	Dr Butter / ... 3 episodes, 2015
Ciarán Owens	...	Harry Bostock 2 episodes, 2015
Aaron Chawla	...	Young George 2 episodes, 2015
Lewis Crossland	...	Young Harry 2 episodes, 2015
Nicholas Chambers	...	John Bostock 2 episodes, 2015
Simon Meacock	...	Hayden Price 2 episodes, 2015
Dean Ashton	...	Fred Brookes 2 episodes, 2015
Alexander Aze	...	Young Fred / ... 2 episodes, 2015
Michael Hadley	...	John Greatorex 2 episodes, 2015
Matthew Wilson	...	Robert Greatorex 2 episodes, 2015
Sonia Ritter	...	Miriam Bostock / ... 2 episodes, 2015
Lewis Kempster	...	Speck 2 episodes, 2015
Timothy Walker	...	Hugo Marshall 2 episodes, 2015
Alexandra Doyle	...	Mrs. Mary Bostock 2 episodes, 2015

Storyline

In 1906, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, having lost his first wife, was overcome with grief; even Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson refused his call. It was only when his secretary, Woodie, presented him with an apparent real-life miscarriage of justice, that he could be roused to action. The case in question was that of George Edalji, a Parsee solicitor, who was imprisoned for writing obscene letters and killing livestock in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire. George needed Arthur's help to clear his name. However, as the twists and turns of the case unfold, Arthur himself questions George's innocence. It is only by finding the true culprit, that Arthur can finally put the case, and his grief, to rest; whilst simultaneously becoming influential in a major reform to the English judicial system.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | character names as series title | sir arthur conan doyle character | solicitor | letter | 

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Taglines:

The world's greatest crime writer turns detective

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Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2015 (UK)

Also Known As:

Arthur & George

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Buffalo Pictures, Fresh Jade

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charles Edwards, who plays Alfred Wood, the assistant to Arthur Conan Doyle, once played Conan Doyle himself, in "Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes" (2001).

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Connections

Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #20.45 (2015)

User Reviews

Arthur & George--Great Masterpiece presentation

Arthur and George was both a surprise and a delight to watch. Not only did it draw on several real events from Conan Doyle's life, it brought the era to life, the prejudice of superiority, the rules of class society, manners, dress, questionable law enforcement of the day, and yet another insight into the English school system. What most impressed us, in addition to a mystery to be solved and a "who-dunnit", was Doyle's real-life attempt at challenging the English criminal system. Very satisfying, educational in a fun way, and wonderful acting. Kudos also to the director and producers--another fine Masterpiece Theater presentation.