Arthur & George
In 1906, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, having lost his first wife, was overcome with grief, but 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 while becoming influential in a major reform to the English judicial system.
- Metascore73
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary, Suspense, Drama
In 1906, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, having lost his first wife, was overcome with grief, but 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 while becoming influential in a major reform to the English judicial system.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 45 mins
In 1906 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, mourning the death of his wife, is suffering from writer's block caused by his depression. Then his secretary Woodie shows him a letter from George Edalji, a young Parsee solicitor recently released from prison for crimes of which he claims innocence, maiming livestock and sending poison pen letters, asking Sir Arthur help him clear his name. Arthur meets him and, noticing he is very short-sighted, instantly believes him to be innocent. Against the advice of the judge who sentenced George Arthur travels to Great Wyrley, scene of the crimes and meets George's family. He learns that they have suffered past persecution and George's vicar father Sharpurji received hate mail. Whilst dining with them Arthur is aware of an eaves dropper and gives pursuit, coming across a bizarre shrine.
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Awards
- 2016 - Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominated
- 2016 - Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series - Nominated
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