“His career has been an extraordinary one.” BAFTA TELEVISION AWARD WINNERS 2012 At the ceremony, held at London’s Royal Festival Hall last night (Sunday 27 May), Steven Moffat, television writer and producer of both Sherlock & Doctor Who (BBC1), was presented with the 2012 Television Special Award by, appropriately enough, Benedict Cumberbatch and Matt Smith. Andrew …
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“I shall try not to miss anything of importance” Undershaw – Decision Day Looms Undershaw, the house where Conan Doyle wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return of Sherlock Holmes, awaits its fate. That will probably depend on the outcome of the judicial review at the High Court in London on 23 May. …
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“It’s refreshing to watch a big-budget movie that isn’t concerned with leaving some artistic legacy, just a big smile on your face.” Empire June 2012 Warner Home Video is releasing Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in both DVD and Triple Play (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) for Region 2 today. The extra material included on the DVD …
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“And there was nothing else?” asked Holmes. “Nothing of any importance.” “Juicy Details” Of BBC Sherlock Series 3 Revealed Here’s some breaking news about the next series of Sherlock, due to start filming early next year. http://tv.uk.msn.com/features/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=161276926
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“To act, Sherlock – to act!” cried Mycroft BAFTAS RULE OUT SHERLOCK! It’s No Drama Show For BBC’s Hit Series BBC 1’s Sherlock Series 2 was a massive hit with viewers, all ten million of them, but the opportunity to win a second BAFTA for Best Drama Series (Series 1 picked up this award in …
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“By Jove, Watson, I’ve got it.” Members will find further details on all the items marked * in the latest issue of Mayday Mayday (no.117, April 2012), which was published simultaneously today. It’s A New June Thompson!* The Secret Archives of Sherlock Holmes by June Thomson is due in hardback from Alison & Busby on …
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“I am full of curiosity. I should much prefer to hear it now.” Members can follow the stories below marked + in more detail by consulting the latest issue of Mayday Mayday (no.116, March) which was published simultaneously today. The Great Sherlock Holmes Debate – It’s Today! Thanks to the latest District Messenger (no.320, 11 March), …
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Alex Kane’s Viewer & Listener Guide: March 17 – 23, 2012 “Where is the mystery in all this?” Absolutely nothing new on the Holmes front this week. For those of you who like ‘cosy’ modern detectives, Simon Brett’s The Body on the Beach is being read (by Joanna Tope) for the next two weeks: Monday …
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Alex Kane’s Viewer & Listener Guide: March 10 – 16, 2012 “I expect developments, Watson.” A very poor week, with absolutely nothing new: SATURDAY 10 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Sky119/Virgin117 at 6.25am) Series 6, Episode 4—The Red Circle (March 28, 1994) What makes this episode stand out for me is the presence of Betty …
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Alex Kane’s Viewer & Listener Guide: March 3 – 9, 2012 “And there was nothing else?” Holmes asked. “Nothing of any importance.” A quiet week on the Holmes front. For those of you who enjoyed the recent Murdock Mysteries episode which featured Conan Doyle, there is a follow-up episode on Saturday. And Andrew Sachs is …