S4: Miss me?

Are you ready? #Sherlock pic.twitter.com/Y0AFAEfKIP

— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) January 1, 2017

Beware, s4 spoilers below! and thus links only.

I have created new tags for eps 1-3: Thatchers, TLD, TFP.

If you haven't seen the show yet, stop reading now.  I mask spoilers, as always -- and later on, I'll post the setlock I meant to wrap up with.  But this is the SPOILER ZONE.  Watch your step!

These words from Steven Moffat last Thursday at the #Sherlock BFI screening had us cheering
https://t.co/ziroskEld2

— Sherlockology (@Sherlockology) January 16, 2017

Note that Sherlockology has spoiler-free s4 reviews that may screw up your watching any ep the first time (ep 1 and ep 3, but not ep2) and so I do NOT RECOMMEND that you read those either. Just go watch s4 first.

April: mixed bag.

A variety of stuff today -- from speculation on s4 (thanks, Final Problem!) and the 2016 Special ep to Twitter and a fic.  And Mark's award!

Welcoming back to the #LettersLive16 stage #BenedictCumberbatch and @louiseBrealey #LettersLive16 pic.twitter.com/eBOV123FOD

— Letters Live (@letterslive) March 13, 2016

Fic written by A Study in Punk, one of the very best Sherlock RP players on Twitter:  "Deus Ex Machina" -- not what you think.

AND Mark won an Olivier!

Chuffed to bits!! pic.twitter.com/PdkdaCecyk

— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) April 3, 2016

Final Problem gives you her spoiler policy, which is pretty thorough -- and describes how to block tags on tumblr.  And since that's possibly why you're here, for spoilers...

Some setlock, SH news and rumors.

I spy Series Four...#Sherlock pic.twitter.com/W6F8g600vm

— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) March 30, 2016

All Tweets!

Happy New Sherlock Eve... pic.twitter.com/HcS5UbUzNb

— Louise Brealey (@louisebrealey) December 31, 2015

I was in Loo's feed tonight, and thought it'd be fun to post some spoilery Tweets (instead of Doctor Strange links, sorry).  I figured I'd start with a few that aren't spoilers -- then I changed my mind.  :b

Of course, if you follow Loo on Twitter, then you already know the gist of this spoiler.  :D

These are not masked.  If you click down the page, you've let yourself in.  Do not look unless you choose spoilerhood.

So...  You have been warned!  SPOILERS FOLLOW for the Special ep of s4.

Some are minor, some are definitely not minor.  

TAB first aired last weekend.

Enjoy the #SherlockPBS special? See what the MASTERPIECE Book Club offers #Sherlock fans at https://t.co/xg1vdW5obb pic.twitter.com/BsT9UMHJRq

— Masterpiece PBS (@masterpiecepbs) January 4, 2016

Expect spoilers!  I have attempted to mask things, but there are pics here.

The Special.... filming s4.

India's @AXNIndia will be airing all three series of #Sherlock back-to-back over Christmas https://t.co/FMX40Im5YW

— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) December 21, 2015

Sherlockology has an Advent Calendar for Sherlock -- and you can win it!  Follow their social media.  Details here.

If you love dogs, check out the Dogs Trust charity in the UK.  Amanda is one of the stars sponsoring saving dogs instead of stupid excuses -- not the valid ones people may have -- to dump pets.

#Sherlock #TheAbominableBride in cinemas in Belgium - in Belgien im Kino https://t.co/81Ii7De59w Thanks @Linnelle! pic.twitter.com/RFtJDVXRls

— Sherlock DE (@Sherlock_DE) December 23, 2015

The Special will be showing in Belgium, which is new... have you checked Sherlockology for where TAB is showing for you???  I'm seeing only 12 countries/territories listed.  If yours isn't, ping Sherlockology and ask!

Beware, some minor SPOILERS EXIST after this point.

YT and the Special!

Starting out with some bonus candy from SDCC 2014:  Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock Season 4, Doctor Strange, Penguins of Madagascar.  Published on Jul 25, 2014.

All about the Special...

"The affair of the aluminium crutch, as well as a full account of Ricoletti of the club foot and his abominable wife " #221Back #Sherlock

— Douglas Mackinnon (@drmuig) October 28, 2015

Well, all about how to locate and/or buy the Special... after these words from Team Sherlock, that is.  ;d  Plus more trailers -- because why not?  :D

Watch the cast and crew reflect on how #Sherlock has become a global success: https://t.co/uAWcMPxUPT #221Back https://t.co/mm1oLoRLIQ

— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) December 16, 2015

*** Beware! spoilers for the Special are inside that trailer.  They were in costume. ***

UK Sherlock fans! Tickets for cinema screenings go on sale 2nd Nov. Head to the @Sherlockology website for more info https://t.co/EXrZTLAIEZ

— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) October 28, 2015

Christmas and Team SH Tweets.

And because we can't stop thinking about our Christmas gift coming from the BBC...

Here's a trailer that is mildly spoilery for the special, using Mark's text (in second Tweet).

Dearest @Markgatiss STOP Your telegram to Dr Watson has arrived STOP #Telegram221B pic.twitter.com/8qWYIdeeB5

— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) December 16, 2015

My dear Watson. Stop. See you on the television and the kinema on New Year’s Day! Stop. Please don’t ever. Stop. #Telegram221b

— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) December 16, 2015

Team Sherlock (!) and Dr. Strange.

Actually, to sum up -- this is all Twittery and links which includes the Moff's award [go, Steven!] via Louis Moffat, plus Mark's interview, and then it's all Ben:  Little Favour, Dr. Strange, Hollow Crown's Richard III.

ᒪIᖴETIᗰE ᗩᑕᕼIEᐯEᗰEᑎT ᗩᗯᗩᖇᗪ. ᔕO ᑭᖇOᑌᗪ pic.twitter.com/7EJ5ET0fF7

— Louis Moffat (@Curly_Moffat) October 24, 2015

Mark Gatiss is interviewed by Tor.com... and it's a lot of fun, trust me!

. @marvel's #DoctorStrange now filming at #Longcross Film Studios in Surrey, via @Screendaily #BenedictCumberbatch

— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) November 11, 2015

And there's also new promo pictures of Ben as Richard III out.  They must be on tumblr -- and certainly on Twitter! -- 'cause I'm not finding them via Google.  8(  Apparently the gif and the pics are clipped from the trailer for the BBC's upcoming show lineup.

Awards: Ben's CBE! Moff's OBE.

Wayyyy too many Tweets... maybe a link or two as well.  ;b

Congratulations again, Mr. Cumberbatch. Hope you will be a sir one day! #CBE pic.twitter.com/VvWcCukG2A

— Cumbercat (@catpat23) November 10, 2015

The BBC on Honours, including CBE.  Ben's agency says "Congratulations to our newest "Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" (and no, I didn't know what CBE stood for either!).

small vid of #BenedictCumberbatch at Buckingham Palace #CBE https://t.co/byhY6wigh4 pic.twitter.com/RLWcBKAdCd

— lichtblickpink (@lichtblickpink) November 12, 2015

Alas, poor Yorick...

A tale of Hamlet told in Tweets and links... well, and pictures.

#HamletBarbican the biggest UK event screen opening of 2015 https://t.co/JCR4wULvS0 #BenedictCumberbatch

— Cumberbatchweb (@cumberbatchweb) October 21, 2015

Andrew's birthday; cons; VIDS; China!

Happy birthday to #Sherlock & #SPECTRE star Andrew Scott! Watch his BAFTA 60 Sec Challenge: https://t.co/LNRXv5fZUU pic.twitter.com/H0QKJPPeur

— BAFTA Guru (@BAFTAGuru) October 21, 2015

Remember how they had some big shindig back in April 2015?  I found some videos of the guys there for us all to enjoy.

There you go, have some early Halloween candy.  :b

Team SH: Aug/Sept.

Sherlock's Louise Brealey enjoyed kissing Benedict Cumberbatch but slapping him was 'great' http://t.co/Nzaxd0CAHH pic.twitter.com/Vwlj4OM2qL

— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) September 29, 2015

Xmas 2015 special: spoilers?!

Holy frijoles, it's been 29 days since my last post!

Apologies, dear fandom.  I've been ill, on deadlines, and other assorted chaos that masquerades as Life to distract one from the Interweb.

But hey, there is Sherlock candy for us all, so I'm back in time, so to speak.  Better'n cake, yes?


Amused... everyone from Variety to Tor Books are talking (Tweeting) about the new BBC Sherlock trailer.  Have you seen it yet?  Actually, there are TWO trailers.

This is the teeny 10-second vid... because the 1:30 [that's minute and seconds, sorry!] trailer follows the cut.

See a bit more… Wednesday 7 October. 9pm. BBC One. #221Back #Sherlock https://t.co/7vCrT5FjHN

— BBC One (@BBCOne) October 6, 2015

OTOH, you can rest assured that since I didn't see either til today, we're all frazzled.

Tweets onstage and elsewhere. :D

Trailer of Paul McGuigan's Victor Frankenstein is out now, with James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe and Andrew Scott! https://t.co/amy5HHroQx

— Cumbercat (@catpat23) August 18, 2015

Here are bits of Hamlet, various members of Team Sherlock, various pics... pretty much a little smorgasbord.

He came outside even though Sophie was there to watch the play. #Hamlet #BenedictCumberbatch #Stagedoor 17/08/15 pic.twitter.com/D0ip6Uh5YM

— Delena ❤️ Rumbelle (@MiraBatched) August 17, 2015

A gathering of Tweets (mostly Hamlet).

Today is not just a big day for Benedict Cumberbatch, his mum Wanda Ventham celebrates her 80th birthday today! pic.twitter.com/NsGjfBUCue

— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) August 5, 2015

If you are in London for #Hamlet also get a ticket for #ThreeDaysInTheCountry starring Mark Gatiss. Heartbreakingly funny!

— Cumberbatch Germany (@Cumberbatch_DE) July 29, 2015

Exclusive first look at the trailer for Patrick Marber's #ThreeDaysintheCountry. Playing now. https://t.co/g3V4df8yWu

— National Theatre (@NationalTheatre) August 5, 2015

WSJ's Speakeasy:  Benedict Cumberbatch Fans Line Up for the Star’s ‘Hamlet’ Turn at the Barbican in London.

A transportative evening in Elsinore by way of @BarbicanCentre. Don't worry, there will be no #spoilers from us! #HamletBarbican

— ntlive (@ntlive) August 5, 2015

The star bringing Shakespeare to the masses: Benedict Cumberbatch from the Express.

Benedict Cumberbatch's excellent @BBC_TopGear episode is back on @BBCiPlayer http://t.co/BtvhhtrrV4

— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) August 5, 2015

If you're in London, keep in mind the tube strike.  (No, REALLY.)

Useful info for the tube strike #hamletbarbican https://t.co/vSdmjEP4uh

— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) August 4, 2015

From Whats on Stage, 5 tips for first time theatregoers going to watch Cumberbatch in Hamlet.


I'll do a future post about NTL airing Hamlet for all of us what can't make it to London... later.  I promise.  Apologies for being gone -- two cons, new gig, car woes -- things have been crazy-busy.  Cumberhugs to you all!

Image(s) of Team Sherlock. :)

This high one -- as the Penguins of Madagascar would say! -- is for you, my dears.  So patient with me as Real Life keeps interrupting my vital online time.  (It really has been, blast it.)

@ninja_CE @Cumberscottie high five!!! 😀😊😆😆😁😁💕💖💗 pic.twitter.com/3NusrrU61j

— Maria P. (@LuvMaria18) June 22, 2015

Recap, spring 2015.

Things that happened during that very busy weekend in April, i.e., 24-26 April:

Missed @SherlockedEvent? RT & follow for a chance to win one of four 8x10 official #sherlocked photos (global comp) pic.twitter.com/S1rsyziLGX
— cumberbatchforum (@cumberbatchfrm) April 29, 2015

I know someone's got other pictures of the Sherlocked con, but it's not me.  At least not today it's not.  :b

UnlockedCon:  Did you log in?  Did you have fun?  What did you do that weekend?

(I went to Penguicon and ran a Sherlocked! discussion.  Had a blast.  Wish you'd been there too, my dears.)

Sherlock special 2015.

Interrupting your countdown to Christmas with this announcement.  For those who followed ANY of the setlock news, particularly on costumes and setting, part of this scoop won't be a spoiler to you.

Paraphrased version without spoilers:  So the Word of God is that the 2015 Special is AU of Sherlock.

No, really.  Only Mofftiss would make an alternate version of their own alternate version of Sherlock Holmes.