“Yes, it is very short, but I have made a copy of it, and here it is.” SH2 – Bigger, Better And Ballsier! “My collection of M’s is a fine one,” said he. Two key elements in the storyline of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows start with the letter M – Moriarty and Marriage. …
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“I have jotted down the more essential ones upon this sheet of paper, together with a few addresses which you will find of service.” Guy Ritchie Talks Sherlock Holmes 2. What’s all this about a mysterious embroidered hanky and Mycroft in his birthday suit? http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31763 Virginia School Bans A Study In Scarlet. Something about it …
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“I have not had time to explain it.” More Old Beech’s Holmes. Not exactly a Sherlock Holmes adventure, but its inclusion here, for which we offer no apologies, will become blatantly obvious to anyone tuning in. Written by Michael Chaplin, this new 2-part series of Two Pipe Problem (don’t you just love the way they …
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“And this promises to be interesting. It would be a pity to miss it.” ‘Sherlock Ends Its Run As A Reekingly Charismatic Show.’ Our headline quote is courtesy of Caitlin Moran (The Times, 14 August 2010), who if her regular TV column is anything to go by might just be Sherlock’s greatest fan. The last …
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“Anything good?” he asked. “Rewatching It Isn’t Just OK, It’s Practically Mandatory.” Not our words but those of James Donaghy in the TV & Radio Blog in The Guardian 20 July 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/jul/20/sherlock-repeat-we-want-to-see?INTCMP=SRCH. He’s talking of BBC1’s smash hit Sherlock, of course. This week’s episode (2/3) in this first repeat run is The Blind Banker, due for …
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“There are, of course, details to be filled in, but I am certain of all the main facts.” Sherlock Holmes 2 Trailer – Watch It Now! Here’s your chance to see the trailer for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (due in cinemas 16 December 2011) http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2011/jul/13/sherlock-holmes-trailer-game-shadows?INTCMP=SRCH. BBC Sherlock – Fancy A Second Helping? For …
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“I shall be happy to give you any other details which might interest you.” “I Glanced At The Card To See The Entries.” Last year’s inaugural race was a sell out success, so much so that this year the Sherlock Holmes Society of London – http://www.sherlock-holmes.org.uk/event_info.php?id=253 – is sponsoring the Silver Blaze Wessex Cup at …
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‘The same singularly proud and reserved nature which turned away with distain from popular notoriety was capable of being moved to its depths by spontaneous wonder and praise from a friend.’ TV Choice Awards 2011 – It’s The Final Countdown! The UK’s biggest selling TV listings magazine has revealed that people in their thousands have …
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“This matter is of paramount importance.” A BAFTA For Brett? Many of us regard Jeremy Brett’s Sherlock Holmes as the definitive on-screen portrayal. Yet incredible as it may seem, BAFTA never recognized this great actor in the appropriate fashion during his lifetime and now claim it’s too late to do so. Many people don’t agree …
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Isn’t it gorgeous!” said Holmes, grinning over his coffee cup. “What do you think of it?” Sherlock Sweeps The Board At Bafta Cymru Awards! BBC One’s Sherlock has won five categories at the twentieth annual Bafta Cymru awards held in Cardiff on Sunday 29 May 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-wales-13593410 And There’s More To Come? BBC One’s Sherlock also …