
How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective
Documentary
Overview
The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.
Top Cast


Peter Wyngarde
Peter Wyngarde
Narrator
Peter Wyngarde
Narrator


Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Self
Benedict Cumberbatch
Self


Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Self
Christopher Lee
Self


Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith
Self
Tim Pigott-Smith
Self


Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Self
Mark Gatiss
Self
P.D. James
P.D. James
Self
P.D. James
Self


Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet
Self
Matthew Sweet
Self


Nicholas Meyer
Nicholas Meyer
Self
Nicholas Meyer
Self


Douglas Wilmer
Douglas Wilmer
Self
Douglas Wilmer
Self
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