“Our time is limited, Watson.” Vote for the People’s Detective Dagger Now! Cast your vote for Sherlock Holmes as part of the Specsavers Crime Thriller Season 2010 in conjunction with the Crime Writers’ Association. Voting closes at 9am on Friday 8 October 2010 so make haste. You can vote online at http://www.itv.com/drama/crimethrillerawards. Alternatively you …
October 2010 News Bulletin 1
“I wanted information, Watson.” “Surely you have gone too far?” Holmes & Poirot United! It’s hardly the pairing some of us might have wished for as Conan Doyle’s most famous creation shares the bill with Mrs Christie’s Belgian sleuth in the last of the current series of ITV 3’s new documentary, The People’s Detective …
September 2010 News Bulletin 2
“A certain selection and discretion must be used in producing a realistic effect,” remarked Holmes. NTV Awards – Cast Your Votes Now! Those who enjoyed the recent BBC Sherlock drama may wish to register their approval for both the series and one of its two leading stars by voting in The National Television Awards …
September 2010 News Bulletin 1
“There are a thousand details which I should desire to know before I decide upon our course of action. Yet we have not a moment to lose.” Ahoy! The Sherlockian ship weighs anchor on Sunday 26 September 2010 for yet another action packed season of adventures. Click on About the Crew / 2010-2011 Sailing Schedule to …
August 2010 News Bulletin 2
“I may even say exceptional features of interest.” Sherlock – A Retrospection. The BBC TV series has received overwhelming approval from viewers and critics alike, although needless to say there have been a few brickbats too. Overnight ratings showed that the finale – The Great Game achieved the highest figures of the series – 7.34m …
August 2010 News Bulletin 1
“You can easily imagine, Mr. Holmes, how curious I became as to what the meaning of this extraordinary performance could possibly be.” Sherlock – the Finale. ‘A battle of wits ensues between Sherlock and a stranger who seems to know all the answers.’ That’s the plotline for the third and final episode of Sherlock …
July 2010 News Bulletin 4
“Excellent!” said Holmes. “Pray continue.” Coming up in Sherlock 2. ‘Can Sherlock & John solve the case of a mysterious and deadly cypher?’ You’ll find out if you watch episode 2 of Sherlock – The Blind Banker which will be screened on Sunday 1 August at 8.30 to 10pm on BBC One. It’s also being shown at …
July 2010 News Bulletin 3
“I can never resist a touch of the dramatic.” A Study in Pink. In the first of three episodes of the new BBC TV drama series Sherlock, Watson and Holmes meet, and together tackle the case of the Impossible Suicides. Episode one, entitled A Study in Pink, will be screened on BBC One on …
July 2010 News Bulletin 2
“Look at this, Watson,” he cried. The Fate of Lot 151. A signed copy of the 1887 Beeton’s Christmas Annual containing the first publication of A Study in Scarlet was auctioned at Sotheby’s in London on 15 July 2010. The bidding reached £240,000 but as this didn’t meet the reserve, the item failed to sell. …
July 2010 News Bulletin 1
“Have I anything to say? Yes, I have a deal to say.” Moriarty – Did Holmes Make Him Up? Our FORUM Quarterdeck is up and running and the first topic for discussion is ‘the Napoleon of crime’ Moriarty. The Forum has 2 levels of discussion. The first level is the Quarterdeck. Anyone, members and …