August 2012
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PARADE’S END, EPISODE THREE – SPOILER FREE REVIEW
Parade’s End subtly shifts gears in Episode Three, with the outbreak of the First World War bringing a dramatic frisson of tragedy that was absent until now. Rumour and scandal threaten to consume Christopher Tietjens, invalided home from the conflict, while his wife Sylvia and Valentine Wannop finally encounter each other.
Please note that while we won’t be discussing plot spoilers in the rest...
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Sherlock Desktop Wallpaper Calendar - September...
September is upon us and that means it’s only four months until Christmas! How did that happen? Hope Sherlock is starting to practice his rendition of ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’ again on his violin!
The beginning of September also means however, that we do have another exclusive Sherlock Desktop Wallpaper Calendar for you.
As with the previous months, using your skills of...
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Information on sending fanmail to Benedict...
Following our post a few days ago on sending fanmail to Andrew Scott, we received multiple requests on how to do the same for Benedict Cumberbatch. So we decided to make enquiries for you all to see if there are any differences in approach to sending him fanmail. As it turns out, there are, and here is the information we’ve been supplied.
As much as he would like to, Benedict is unable to...
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Matt Smith on auditioning for John Watson
From the current Doctor Who focused issue of Radio Times, on UK newsagent shelves until Monday 3 September.
Matt, is it true you were nearly in Sherlock?
Well I thought my audition for Watson was very good. But clearly not good enough! Basically they looked at it and went, “He’s not Watson. It’d be like having two Sherlocks in the room.” But Martin Freeman was born to...
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Exclusive Interview with Sue Vertue on the...
Thanks to the team at MX Publishing, we’re excited to bring you this exclusive interview with Sherlock producer Sue Vertue on the genesis of the BBC series. The interview was carried out as part of this month’s Sherlock Holmes week and in support of the Save Undershaw campaign, for which Mark Gatiss is also a Trust patron.
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What do you like most about working on Sherlock?
There are so...
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viandanze asked: Are you aware of any plans to release the Parade's End score?
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A quick note on International Reply Coupons and...
Following on from our earlier post on fanmail, we’ve had numerous requests for information on International Reply Coupons and where to buy them.
International Reply Coupons can be exchanged for one or more postage stamps representing the minimum postage for an unregistered priority airmail letter of up to twenty grams that can be sent to another country that is a member of the Universal...
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coyoten asked: Would you happen to know of any resources for playing the violin?
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The Sherlock Masterclass at MGEITF 2012 - Full...
Sue Vertue, Andrew Scott, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss collect the Terrestrial Programme of the Year Award at MGEITF 2012.
August 24 2012 was a hugely successful day at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival for Sherlock, seeing a fantastic and informative Masterclass panel, the unveiling of the first hints of possible plotlines for Series Three, and two more awards...
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A message on behalf of Andrew Scott about his...
Towards the end of the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival yesterday, we were able to have a quick chat with Andrew Scott, and he asked us to pass on an important message to everyone that sends him fanmail.
Andrew absolutely loves receiving fanmail, reads everything, and writes back as much as possible. But sometimes, he receives something that he isn’t able to reply to...
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WatchSherlock’s Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat: ‘You can’t make it for anyone but yourself’
Writers and co-creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, as well as Moriarty star Andrew Scott, discuss their approach to redefining Sherlock for television, describing their early work with actor Benedict Cumberbatch and producer Sue Vertue, and expressing their surprise at the...
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Sherlock's Home - Plans for Undershaw
mxpublishing:
How would you renovate Sherlock’s Home? Here are the three floors of Undershaw. Please visit the Facebook page of Save Undershaw and give your thoughts….
Sherlock’s Home: The Empty House was created by Sherlockology to raise funds for Save Undershaw - please take a moment to ‘like’ the Facebook page. It’s available in all good bookstores including Amazon (and all ebook...
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PARADE’S END, EPISODE TWO – SPOILER FREE REVIEW
Following on from the stunning opening episode, Parade’s End Episode two slows to examine the characters in greater depth, as the spectre of the Great War looms ever closer.
Please note that while we won’t be discussing plot spoilers in this review, characterisation, performances and thematic material are discussed in depth, as well as minor references to the previous episode.
The second...
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Sherlock Series 3 - Three Words Revealed
Just revealed onstage at the Sherlock Masterclass at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, we can present the three words that describe each episode of the upcoming third series of Sherlock and they are:
RAT, WEDDING and BOW
Look for our full report of the Sherlock Masterclass in the coming days.
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Sherlock - Behind the Scenes: Vatican Cameos, Alan...
It’s one of the most memorable moments in A Scandal in Belgravia. On realising the safe in Irene’s flat is booby trapped, Sherlock yells out a ‘safe word’ that he and John have decided on as an alert to take immediate evasive action: the canon-referencing “Vatican Cameos!” The scene then decends into a slow motion ballet as our heroes disarm the nefarious CIA...
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56 Sherlock Holmes Stories in 56 Days
mxpublishing:
Think of a routine that at some point in your life you tried to stick to. A few minutes a day - how long did you manage to keep it going? Here’s a challenge. How about from tomorrow every day you have to read one of the 56 stories from the Sherlock Holmes canon, and then you have to write your review of it on your blog. No chance eh?
That’s the astonishing challenge that Charlotte...
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Steven, Mark, and Sue to attend TvFestival2012...
danishsherlockians:
This is a bit late, but today Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Sue Vertue will be at this year’s TvFestival, in Tivoli Congress Center, in Copenhagen.
The event is called Sherlock Holmes in The 21st Century and will be on at 3:45 - 4:45, today.
There are still tickets available, but they are rather pricey. If anyone is going, then we would love to hear from you how it was.
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Save Undershaw Collection - Birthday Donation to...
mxpublishing:
To celebrate the success of Sherlock Holmes Week, we’ve put together a small collection of the 3 books whose royalties go to the Save Undershaw Campaign.
Sherlock’s Home - The Empty House (Sherlockology)
An Entirely New Country (Alistair Duncan)
56 Sherlock Holmes Stories in 56 Days (Charlotte Walters)
This Friday, 17th August, is the birthday of the publisher behind all...
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Steven Moffat confirms writing is underway on...
During an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live this afternoon, Steven Moffat has confirmed that Mark Gatiss and Steve Thompson are hard at work writing their respective episodes of Sherlock Series Three, though due to his commitments on Doctor Who he has yet to begin work on his installment.
Aside from Mark’s confirmation that he is writing the first episode of the series - based upon The Empty...
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time...
A remarkable stage adaptation of the beloved novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a visual feast of theatre, with superb work from all the actors including Sherlock’s Una Stubbs. Read on for our review, as well as an exclusive photo of Una from after the performance.
[[MORE]] Adapting a novel is a difficult task at the best of times when it comes to television and...
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UK: Parade's End confirmed to begin screening week...
It’s finally been revealed that by the BBC Media Centre that Parade’s End will begin screening in the UK during the week running August 18-24. The exact day and time are still to be confirmed, so watch this space in the coming days.
Or in the meantime, head over and read our spoiler free review of episode one of the mini-series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall and...
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Panel changes to the Sherlock Masterclass at the...
In an amendment to the news of July 13, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul McGuigan are no longer attending the Sherlock Masterclass at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, due to other commitments.
However, Andrew Scott is instead joining the panel on Friday August 24 2012, alongside Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue.
The news was quietly revealed yesterday...
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Mark Gatiss to pen Doctor Who biopic for BBC2
From broadcastnow.co.uk:
Mark Gatiss is preparing to write a major BBC2 biopic about the genesis of Doctor Who to celebrate the drama’s 50th anniversary next year.
Details of the project are being closely guarded by the BBC, but it is understood that it will be titled An Adventure in Space and Time – a reference to Doctor Who’s original subtitle – and feature the key personalities involved...
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Louise Brealey appearing...
From the just released programme for the The Times Cheltenham Festival 2012:
Sherlock - A Thoroughly Modern Victorian What are the challenges of re-imagining a great Victorian classic for the modern age? The actor Benedict Cumberbatch discusses Sherlock, BBC TV’s triumphant remake, and shares fascinating insights into the creative process that brought this new detective for the 21st century to...
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TAXI JAM COMPETITION
The Games, Mrs. Hudson, are on! Exercise your mind and celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games Sherlock style.We have 10 London 2012 Black Taxi die-cast model replicas to give away which have been kindly provided by British toy and model company Hornby. The famous ‘black cab’ is universally recognised as a symbol of London and is Sherlock and John’s transport of choice.
For your chance...
