Conan Doyle's Strangest Case


(4.1 stars; 40 reviews)

Conan Doyle's Strangest Case is a captivating play that delves into Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's obsession with a miscarriage of justice. In this dramatic retelling, Doyle takes on the role of his famous creation, Sherlock Holmes, as he embarks on a quest to solve the case.

The play features a talented cast, including Peter Jeffrey as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Jeater as Kathleen Moriarty, and Kim Wall as George Edalji, among others. Directed by Rosemary Watts, this production aired on BBC Radio 4 FM, bringing to life a fascinating chapter in the history of one of literature's most beloved characters.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

Episode 1 1:28:37

Reviews

Good


(4 stars)

Nice twist in having Doyle play his own character in the detective mystery. Good acting, but not an easy story to follow.

Entertaining


(3.5 stars)

Entertaining but a little hard to follow, not one of Doyle's best in my opinion; however the dramatization was excellent.