Sherlock Holmes - BBC ONE - 2010

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson's adventures in 21st Century London.

A thrilling, funny, fast-paced contemporary remake of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic.

About Sherlock

Co-created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the new Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade.
The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain – they live at the same address of 221b Baker Street, have the same names and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them.
Steven Moffat says: "Conan Doyle's stories were never about frock coats and gas light; they're about brilliant detection, dreadful villains and blood-curdling crimes – and frankly, to hell with the crinoline. Other detectives have cases, Sherlock Holmes has adventures, and that's what matters."

This three part series starts on 25 July 2010.

Character Profile: Sherlock Holmes

Brilliant, aloof and almost entirely lacking in social graces. Sherlock is a unique young man with a mind like a 'racing engine'. Without problems to solve, it will tear itself to pieces. And the more bizarre and baffling the problems the better. He has set himself up as the world's only consulting detective, whom the police grudgingly accept as their superior.

Character Profile: Dr John Watson

Brace, resourceful, practical. An army doctor somewhat shattered by service in Afghanistan, John Watson finds himself in London, a bit of a lost soul. Soon he is sharing a flat with a complete stranger and his life changes completely. Now he sees the world through Sherlock's eyes and the most unlikely but immortal friendship is about to begin.

Links
Sherlock Holmes Literature Collection (http://www.literaturecollection.com/)

Benedict Cumberbatch (http://www.imdb.com/)

Martin Freeman (http://www.imdb.com/)

BBC Press Pack





Dr John Watson's blog (www.johnwatsonblog.co.uk)Connie Prince's website (http://www.connieprince.co.uk/)

Molly Hooper's website (http://www.mollyhooper.co.uk/) Sherlock's site - The Science of Deduction (http://www.thescienceofdeduction.co.uk/)Benedict Cumberbatch on BBC NewsSherlock Holmes on h2g2Arthur Conan Doyle

Buzz about this programme

Discussion on Blogs
BBC iPlayer: Sherlock Episode 3 - 'The Great Game'


Codes and Ciphers Sherlock Update: What Moriarty Did Next

Discussion Elsewhere on the Web
Sherlock on TV.com: tv.com



See all buzz for SherlockGuardian discussion and news: guardian.co.ukIMDb reviews: imdb.com