“I was much astounded by this programme.” A Point of View John Gray reflected on ‘the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes at a time when we’ve lost confidence in the power of reason alone to solve problems’ in A Point of View, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 17 August 2012 at 8.50pm. You …
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“Well, Watson, what do you make of this?” Benedict has it covered! You could hardly miss Benedict Cumberbatch on the cover of the new Radio Times (18 – 24 August 2012). There’s a major interview inside, which includes some Sherlock stuff, but don’t get over excited, Series 3 is not happening just yet. You’ll find a …
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“I gazed with interest and some surprise” I hear of Wenlock everywhere Wenlock and Mandeville, the official mascots of the 2012 London Olympics have been popping up in all sorts of guises across London. And no …
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“Tell me everything then,” said I. Coming Up: Sherlock Holmes Week! The first Sherlock Holmes Week is set to run from Monday 30 July to Sunday 5 August 2012. This is an online event which will give the many followers of Sherlock Holmes throughout the world a chance to share their passion with like-minded enthusiasts. …
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“Quick, quick, or it’ll be too late!” “And the hound?” If you missed the Peepolykus version of The Hound of the Baskervilles on Radio4 yesterday (Saturday 7 July 2012), here’s an opportunity to catch it again. You can listen in on the BBC iPlayer, until 3.32pm Saturday 14 July 2012. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01kjgp9/Saturday_Drama_The_ Hound_of_the_Baskervilles Remember, we’d love …
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“There are several points upon which we still want light – but it is coming all the same.” It’s Some Sad News Comedian, writer and actor Eric Sykes died today (4 July 2012) aged 89 following a short illness. His impressive body of work includes his hugely popular TV series Sykes And A… with Hattie …
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“It’s moving towards us, Watson.” “Is that serious?” “Very serious, indeed – the one thing on earth which could have disarranged my plans.” We’re Having A Laugh! The Peepolykus Theatre Company’s version of The Hound of the Baskervilles will be broadcast on BBC Radio4 (FM only*) this Saturday 7 July 2012 in the ‘Saturday Drama’ …
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“Look at this, Watson,” he cried. US CRITICS GIVE SHERLOCK THE THUMBS UP! Benedict Cumberbatch has been named Best Actor and his BBC Sherlock series has also come up trumps at the US Critics’ Choice TV Awards. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18502368
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“I cannot agree with those who rank modesty among the virtues,” he said. Vote For Sherlock Now! TV Choice, the UK’s biggest selling paid for TV listings magazine is offering the public the opportunity to vote for their favourites in the TV Choice Awards 2012. The BBC’s Sherlock has been nominated for Best Drama Series. …
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“There’s just one thing” Undershaw: Judge Rules To Save It! Much earlier than had been generally expected comes the news, the absolutely tremendous news that the Royal Court of Justice in London has quashed the decision by the Waverley Borough Council to grant planning permission to convert Conan Doyle’s former home Undershaw, at Hindhead in Surrey …