The Lying Detective

Guest stars

Rupert Gravesas DI Lestrade

Una Stubbsas Mrs. Hudson

Louise Brealeyas Molly HooperMark Gatissas Mycroft HolmesAmanda Abbingtonas Mary MorstanSiân Brookeas Eurus HolmesLindsay Duncanas Lady Alicia SmallwoodTom Brookeas Bill WigginsKaty Wixas Nurse Cornish

Gina Bramhillas Faith

Toby Jonesas Culverton SmithMartin Savageas Ivan

Sharon Ballardas Policewoman

Georgina Rylanceas Carmelia

Crew

NNick HurranDirector

Steven MoffatWriter

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