A Study in Ignorance – by James Magrane

1886 and the venerable publishing firm of Garnett & Son are getting by – just – when a manuscript comes in from a Mr Conan Doyle. The manuscript divides the firm; Garnett Sr loathes it and its hero, Sherlock Holmes, but Garnett Jr loves it. The father and son agree to a bet: if they can solve a local murder, using Holmes’ methods, they will publish. If not, Sherlock Holmes will be confined to the dustbin of history.

 

 

Cast and crew

Thomas – Sam Alexander

Garnett – Bruce Alexander

Mrs Forbes, Miss Pritchard-Jones & Ma Moriarty – Becca Pownall

Inspector – Leighton Pugh

Salvation Army Woman, Effie & Mrs O’Shea – Catherine Hamilton

Mr Merriweather and Mycfroft – Hwyel John

Produced by James Tomalin

Written and directed by James Magrane

Music composed by James Tomalin