Friday, January 31, 2014

Who would be the Sherlock and Watson of the tax world?

This morning Heather Self, tax expert and of Pinsent Masons, was interviewed about some tax issues on BBC Radio 5. On her arrival at the studio she posted a photo on twitter of the sight that faced her.

This led to a short series of humorous tweets including:
- Will the next episode of Sherlock be the new case of the missing receptionist?
and
- Who would be the Sherlock and Watson of the tax world?

This inspired the following suggestions:

  • Sherlock: John Andrews
  • Watson: Mike Truman
  • Mycroft: Holmes: John Whiting
  • Moriarty: Richard Murphy
  • Mrs Hudson: Lin Homer
  • Inspector Lestrade: Edward Troup

Which other TV programme would you recast with personalities from the tax world?

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