Sherlock Holmes

Watch: First look at Houdini & Doyle trailer

Houdini & Doyle, Stephen Mangan, Michael Weston, David Shore, House,

Set in London in 1901, the show stars Stephen Mangan (Episodes, Green Wing) as Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle and Michael Weston (House M.D., The Dukes of Hazard) as illusionist Harry Houdini.

The quick-witted duo team up to solve mysteries that the Metropolitan police cannot crack.

Despite being the creator of the world's greatest detective, Arthur Conan Doyle is well known for his belief in the paranormal. 

First look at ITV Encore's Houdini & Doyle

Michael Weston as Harry Houdini and Stephen Mangan Arthur Conan Doyle star in Houdini and Doyle


Michael Weston as Harry Houdini and Stephen Mangan
​ as Arthur Conan Doyle
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Stephen Mangan will star as Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle in the ten part drama, alongside Michael Weston, who will play escape artist Harry Houdini.