BBC's latest adaptation of the beloved character Sherlock Holmes premieres on Sunday 25 July, 21:00 on BBC One. The show will air in the United States on PBS' "Masterpiece," though an exact date is unknown.
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."
Like both these guys a lot, both can handle smart drollery. Can't wait to see them as Holmes & Watson. Though I think there was in fact a frock coat or two & gaslight in the canon. . .. ;-)