‘Elementary’: For and against
US network CBS are currently shooting a pilot for their own modern-day Sherlock Holmes project. But perhaps we shouldn’t be so hasty in deriding Elementary before it even airs.
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US network CBS are currently shooting a pilot for their own modern-day Sherlock Holmes project. But perhaps we shouldn’t be so hasty in deriding Elementary before it even airs.
Three new tie-in editions of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic Sherlock Holmes novels will be published on Thursday 29th March, priced £6.99 each. The Sign of Four features an introduction by Martin Freeman, The Hound of the Baskervilles features an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes features an introduction by Steve Thompson. … >
Sherlock writer Steven Moffat has revealed that the long gaps between each series are likely to continue, saying “it’s worked so far”.
TV presenter Keith Chegwin stars alongside Joe Tracini (Coming of Age), Tony Blackburn (BBC Radio 2), Joe Pasquale, Russell Grant (Strictly Come Dancing) in new comedy horror film Kill Keith, out on DVD next week.
Kill Keith sees much-loved television personalities being gruesomely despatched using a variety of breakfast condiments and as the body count grows, so does the hysteria. There appears to be no stopping the Breakfast Cereal Killer as he marches relentlessly towards his ultimate goal… to kill Keith!
We caught up with Keith to find out what he likes to watch to relax between filming…
Favourite TV show to watch before going to sleep:
“Sherlock Holmes. I love a good story and a good plot. I also enjoy competent acting. Sherlock has all those qualities.”
Favourite TV show to cheer you up:
“Graham Norton on Friday nights. I love him and the guests. It’s pure escapism and sets you up for a good weekend.”
TV show that reminds you of your childhood:
“Anything that has the words Robin Hood! I was a RH fan as a kid and would make my own bow and arrows to shoot in the garden. Having a TV series and a film on the go is brill for me.”
TV show that reminds you of being a teenager:
“Big Brother – I shared a house with lots of mates and hated it too!”
Favourite “guilty pleasure” TV show:
“Question Time or Newsnight. My family hate ’em – for some unknown reason I’m engrossed by them!”
TV show that you find most addictive:
“Britain’s Got Talent or I’m a Celebrity or Dancing on Ice or The X Factor. Love them all. I love the winter months – these are great to snuggle up to.”
Axed TV show that you most wish would return:
“Anything I’ve been in during the last 44 years on TV. The repeat fees are rather good and I looked better then!”
Filming on the third series of Sherlock will begin in “early 2013”, executive producer Beryl Vertue has revealed.
Steven Moffat has described trying to schedule his work on Sherlock and Doctor Who as “the most depressing thing I’ve ever seen”.
Steven Moffat has confirmed that Irene Adler is saved at the end of Sherlock‘s A Scandal in Belgravia.
Steven Moffat has revealed that it is unlikely Moriarty will return to Sherlock, as “there are other great villains… that we want to visit”.
BBC One’s Sherlock has been sold to over 200 territories and to celebrate the BBC Worldwide Showcase has put together a video featuring the show dubbed into five different languages.
As Sherlock became more ambitious and complex in its second series, so David Arnold and Michael Price’s score rose to the challenge of matching the drama of the Great Detective.