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Fact and Fiction

Season 1 Episode 2 | 52m 48s

Arthur Conan Doyle killed off his most famous creation, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, after just six years. In this episode, Lucy Worsley explores who Arthur Conan Doyle was without Sherlock, and whether he’ll was able to become the hero of his own story.

Aired: 12/14/24 | Expires: 01/12/25
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