“At No.221B, Baker Street”* Anchors Aweigh! The game is afoot as the May Day sets sail again this Sunday (28th). The Study and Study Quiz are on The Dancing Men. The title of The Sunday Picture Show, the first film presentation of the new season, will be revealed on the day. We will also, albeit …

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“He was always a man of iron nerve”* Houdini Part 1 tonight @ 9pm on Channel 4 This brand new US drama (in two parts) premiered in the States on September 1st and 2nd. Written by Nicholas Meyer – Remember The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976)? – and starring Adrien Brody, it follows the epic tale of Harry …

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“Our material is rapidly accumulating”* Sherlock Holmes in miniature Sherlock Series 4: Expect the unexpected Sherlock & Doctor Who crossovers Another record breaker US loves British telly The lost Sherlock Holmes film search On the set of Mr Holmes Miramax acquires US rights to Mr Holmes Colonel Moran and curry London statues find their voice …

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“I was compelled to leave you without much news” Sherlock at the Emmys You’ll probably have heard by now that the BBC’s Sherlock has done rather well at the Emmys. If not, or want to read more about it, you can do so here, here and here. We’re reliably (?) informed that Mrs Hudson was not exactly thrilled …

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“Your pictures are not unlike you” See Sir Ian  McKellen on the London set of the new Mr. Holmes movie here and here.

“Watson won’t allow that I know anything of art”* The Art of Jonathan Barry Exhibition 17 July – 31 August. 9am- 7pm daily. Andrews Gallery @ Titanic Belfast. Admission Free! Irish Artist Jonathan Barry will present his 18th solo exhibition of paintings in the Andrews Gallery at Titanic Belfast this summer. The artist and illustrator, …

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So, it’s the Sign of Four At 2.21pm today, the fourth series of Sherlock was confirmed by the BBC. The announcement also stated that this new three-part series will be preceded by a stand alone Christmas Special. Filming is due to start in January 2015.          

“Well,” said I, “you said you’d give me one for Christmas”* The BBC’s Sherlock is coming back to our screens earlier than expected, for a one-off Christmas Special, according to Martin Freeman. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on whether you are a  fan or not, it won’t be until Christmas 2015.   *Blue 256  

‘Holmes gave an exclamation of satisfaction’* Free Sherlock Appeal Outcome Sherlock Holmes belongs to the world, court rules.  And for those who want to drill into the detail.     *Bruc916        

“I think that I should prefer to stay here a little and go into one or two questions of detail”*   Martin Clunes to play Conan Doyle ITV has green-lit a new television drama, an adaptation of Booker Prize winning author Julian Barnes’ novel Arthur and George. The story so far  is here and here. Here’s …

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