Sherlockology

As we come to the end of 2011, we thought it would be fitting to look back on the year whose conclusion will bring us the return of Sherlock to UK screens tomorrow night, and detail the coming about of our website Sherlockology.com, dedicated to this most remarkable series.

Our story, like many Sherlock fans out there, started back in July 2010 when a very exciting trailer was broadcast on BBC One. With a soundtrack of Muse, amidst a backdrop of black cabs, mobile phones and a 21^st Century London, a new incarnation of Sherlock Holmes, in the form of rising star Benedict Cumberbatch, practically exploded onto our screens. An instant hit and with only three ninety minute episodes to recommend it, it achieved cult status almost immediately, going on to win numerous awards come the awards season this year.

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Via amazon.co.uk, the art for the DVD of Series 2 of Sherlock has crept online. Also on display is the likely temporary but close to final art for the Complete Series One and Two.

Information on extra features on the Series 2 set, or if there is anything additional in the Complete Set, are still unknown.

The BBFC ratings symbols are likely temporary - the 15 certificate on the Complete Series set is unusual.

We’re extremely pleased to bring you a special offer on the current OtherTees T-Shirt listing!

If you buy ‘Holmes and Watson’ over on the OtherTees website by the 18th of December, use the code ‘sherlockology’ at checkout to claim a $1 discount on the shirt!

An intriguing interpretation of William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, the Young Vic’s current presentation of Hamlet features astonishing work from all the players, not least Michael Sheen in the titular role, and a heartbreaking turn from Sherlock’s Vinette Robinson as Ophelia.

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We’ve already written a review of Sherlock – A Scandal in Belgravia, but we were focused more on critical thinking and presentation of the episode, rather than writing a report on the screening itself. While nowhere near the scale of the British Premiere of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy that we attended at the same screen at the National Film Theatre, this remained an intimate and hugely fun event. In attendance were numerous cast and crew, including Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Sue Vertue, Beryl Vertue, David Arnold, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, Louise Brealey, Una Stubbs and Lara Pulver.

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