01 Jun Elementary My Dear Watson: The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes

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Gaslights, horse-drawn carriages, a fog-filled London and the rise of the British Empire all bring to mind the period of Jack the Ripper, Queen Victoria and of corse, the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes. He is without doubt the most famous detective in print. He has been with us for generations and is constantly remade and retold. He became more widely known than his author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and thousands even believe he actually existed as a real man and lived in Baker Street, London.
But there is another character in the stories who is often neglected and misunderstood – Dr. Watson. What secrets lie behind this seemingly unassuming man? Where did Doyle’s influences come from? Are elements of Watson mirrors of Doyle himself? In this fascinating new film by award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author, Philip Gardiner and author of numerous books, Brian Allan unlock the mysterious character.