‘Mapp and Lucia’ start date confirmed

Steve Pemberton’s adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia will air over three consecutive days in the week after Christmas. Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part mini-series begins at 9.05pm on Monday 29 December on BBC One, concluding at 9pm on Wednesday 31 December. > Order Mapp and Lucia on DVD … >

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‘Sherlock’ star on Bond film role: ‘It feels extraordinary’

Sherlock star Andrew Scott has revealed that he is “incredibly excited” to be appearing in the new James Bond movie. As rumoured yesterday, Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott has joined the cast of SPECTRE, alongside Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista and Monica Bellucci. Scott told Flicks in the City: “It feels extraordinary. I’m incredibly excited to … >

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Top 5 ‘Sherlock’ villains

Over their time spent together in BBC One’s detective drama, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have faced a number of threats to themselves and those close to them. They have confronted criminals of all kinds, from dangerous organisations to foes hiding in plain sight. > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Here we … >

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‘Sherlock’ star Andrew Scott to play new Bond villain?

Andrew Scott is reportedly set to join the cast of the new James Bond movie as a villain. The 38-year-old Irish actor has played Moriarty in Sherlock since 2010. An insider apparently told The Mirror: “Andrew was hand-picked for a role in the new Bond movie after film bosses loved his star turn in Sherlock. … >

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‘Sherlock’ Christmas 2014 gift guide

“Oh, do your research. I’m not a hero; I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Merry Christmas.” Looking for present ideas for the Sherlock fan in your life this festive season? Well, you’ve come to the right place…   Official 2015 calendar 30cm x 30cm wall calendar. > Buy now on Amazon.   Sherlock: Chronicles book Packed with … >

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10 of the ‘Sherlock’ cast’s best projects in 2014

2014 has been a busy year for the cast of Sherlock! From blockbusters to independent films, gripping television series to treading the boards of London’s theatres, the actors have done it all. (Not to mention three knockout episodes of a certain detective show on BBC One back in January.) Read on to discover this year’s … >

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‘Sherlock’ producer reveals photo of stars ‘in costume’ for special

Sherlock producer Sue Vertue has posted an intriguing new photo of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman “as they’ll appear in [next year’s] Special”. Vertue tweeted the above image this afternoon with the hastags “#221back #Sherlock #notkidding”. The one-off special begins filming in January, with Season 4 shooting later in 2015. > Here’s everything we know … >

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‘Sherlock’ writer Gatiss hints at Mary future: ‘Expect tragedy’

Mark Gatiss has warned Sherlock viewers to be prepared for “tragedy” when the show returns. The actor, writer and executive producer told Radio Times: “You can always expect tragedy as well as adventure, that’s just how it goes.” > Take a look at our Sherlock Christmas gift guide. However, Gatiss wouldn’t confirm if he was … >

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