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.

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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