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Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes

Series Overview

If Arthur Conan Doyle based Sherlock Holmes on a real person to any degree, it was on his former professor, forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Bell. This series recounts the fictional murder investigations that Bell might have undertaken with the assistance of young student Doyle.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

90 min per episode

Air Date Window

2001 – 2001

Premiered: Tue, Sep 4, 2001

Created By
David Pirie

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Oct 2, 2001

Season 1, Episode 4: “The White Knight Stratagem”

When the acquaintances of a suicide victim are found murdered, opposing opinions about the investigation ignites a feud between Dr. Bell and an old adversary from the police department.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Pirie

Screenplay & Story

Arthur Conan Doyle

Original Score & Music

Jim Parker, John Lunn

Director of Photography

Peter Sinclair, Chris Seager, John Kenway, Peter Greenhalgh

Film Editing

Ian Farr, Martin Brinkler, David Rees

Producers

Jim Reeve, Ian Madden, Rebecca Eaton, Alison Jackson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Arthur Conan Doyle

Department Leadership Roster

Tom McCullagh

Production Design

Jim Parker

Original Music Composer

Ian Farr

Editor

Charlotte Walter

Charlotte Walter

Costume Design

John Lunn

John Lunn

Original Music Composer

Peter Sinclair

Director of Photography

Chris Seager

Chris Seager

Director of Photography

Martin Brinkler

Editor

John Kenway

Director of Photography

Peter Greenhalgh

Director of Photography

David Rees

Editor

Ian Madden

Producer

Frances Tempest

Costume Design

Mark Day

Mark Day

Editor

Alison Jackson

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes

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What is Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes about?

If Arthur Conan Doyle based Sherlock Holmes on a real person to any degree, it was on his former professor, forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Bell. This series recounts the fictional murder investigations that Bell might have undertaken with the assistance of young student Doyle.

How many seasons does Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes have?

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?

Key cast members in Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes include Charles Edwards, Ian Richardson.

Who created or directed Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes was developed and directed by David Pirie.