In a wide ranging interview with Digital Spy, Steven Moffat talks about being awarded the BAFTA Special Award, his past work, the latest series of Doctor Who, and crucially confirms that Sherlock Series Three will begin filming in January 2013

“We’ve had meetings about it. It’s certainly happening and we know when we’re filming it - we shoot in January. Obviously I’ve got quite a lot of work on between now and January!

“So yes, it’s all happening and we’ve had our first few meetings. I don’t think a word has been committed to paper yet, but nearly.”