Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000-01-05)

Crime | Mystery | Drama | History |

Overview

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.

Directed By: Paul Seed

Star Cast: Ian Richardson , Robin Laing , Dolly Wells , Charles Dance ,