Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes

The story

Arthur Conan Doyle reveals the story behind Sherlock Holmes and his mysteries by telling about Dr. Joseph Bell, from whom he drew his inspiration, after meeting him as a medical student in Edinburgh. This TV movie served as the pilot for the later released minisseries Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes produced by the BBC. The series then picks up with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's time as a general practitioner in Southsea, solving mysteries with the help of his mentor, Dr Joseph Bell, who is still based in Edinburgh.

Cast & crew

Ian RichardsonDr. Joseph Bell

Robin LaingArthur Conan Doyle

Dolly WellsElspeth Scott

Charles DanceSir Henry Carlyle

Alec NewmanThomas Neill