Benedict cumberbatch stars as sherlock in tv series with martin freeman as dr john watson. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Benedict cumberbatch and sherlock holmes have an irl. Benedict cumberbatch reprises his role of the great detective, with martin freeman once again portraying his friend and colleague dr james watson. Four original short stories taylor, john, cumberbatch, benedict on. Although bbc one has yet to cancel it, the chances of sherlock returning with season 5 look bleak because of the busy acting schedules of its lead actors, including benedict cumberbatch. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by lorettacosgrove published on. Sherlock has had a pretty decent run, all things considered. Featuring mark gatiss, steven moffat, una stubbs and sue vertue. Heres a truelife twist that would likely be improbable even for the mystery books. The pairing of benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as dr john watson works a treat.
An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny, and the 10. Benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes, amanda abbington as mary. Sherlock holmes im sexy and i know it benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding. Star of sherlock, benedict cumberbatch, talks to us about perfoming the role of the legendary sleuth.
Genealogists discover the sherlock actor is a distant cousin of the characters creator, author sir. The cumber collective descends on sherlocks benedict cumberbatch sherlock star benedict cumberbatch finds it very invigorating to play the great detective on the pbs hit show. The nations favourite detective has been revived by one of the nations favourite actors. The bbc series is by far the best adaptation of the books i have come across so far. Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding novel this article is more than 5 years old sherlock actor to voice the first ever unabridged reading of the spire, the nobel laureates. This is according to recent research carried out by, which discovered the direct connection between the scottish author behind sherlock holmes, arthur conan. Asked about how sherlock is part of the oftencited current golden age of tv, cumberbatch said. It was first published in strand magazine under the title the adventure of the final problem in december 1893. Benedict cumberbatch on playing sherlock holmes from the tiny scratches on your mobile, i deduce that your brother is an alcoholic and that you dont get on with him amanda mitchison. Sherlock, season 2 benedict cumberbatch on holmes and. But we can always watch benedict cumberbatch as dr strange in the mean time. Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john. He might be having a different connection to the popularworld detective. With benedict cumberbatchs busy schedule making it impossible for sherlock to regularly air every year, is a fifth season possible.
The cumber collective descends on sherlocks benedict. Of course, this is a question of aesthetic judgement and so what follow is merely my opinion. Benedict cumberbatch simple english wikipedia, the free. The trailer for this sundays final episode of season 4, titled the final problem, too, hints at an explosive conclusion. Why it doesnt matter what benedict cumberbatch thinks of. More often than not, we find ourselves being surprised when coming across names of famous celebrities who are passionate about the art of storytelling. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories.
Why it doesnt matter what benedict cumberbatch thinks of sherlock fan fiction. John watson martin freeman in contemporary london for fascinating updatings of arthur conan doyles timeless mysteries. During the audio commentary, the creative team said that the bbc were very happy with the pilot but asked them to change the. Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. Benedict cumberbatchs sherlock is backand hes finally got a proper pipe series creators mark gatiss and steven moffat reveal the joys of taking their modernday sherlock back to the. I find benedict cumberbatch captures the same dynamic as jeremy brett, but. Benedict cumberbatch related to sherlock holmes creator. Benedict cumberbatch s sherlock uses modern technology, such as texting, the internet and gps to solve crimes.
Benedict cumberbatch is quite good when it come to play role of isolated genius. Cocreated by steven moffat doctor who, coupling and mark gatiss, sherlock stars benedict cumberbatch as holmes and martin. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10. Shows last season really freudian the bbc has just released a new deluxe dvd box set with all three seasons of sherlock, and star benedict cumberbatch says. Most of benedict cumberbatchs adoring fans first learned of the hawkishly handsome brit through his radical, brilliant reinterpretation of detective sherlock holmes on. Audio books narrated by benedict cumberbatch benedict. Stream benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable masquerade part1 3 by stranskakarolina from desktop or your mobile device. Its a wet february morning on the cardiff set of sherlock, the bbcs. Benedict cumberbatch is an onscreen sherlock favorite to almost everyone, and it turns out that he has a different role. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman are two of the busiest british actors in hollywood at the moment, and there is a possibility that their other acting commitments might make sherlock season 4 the final season.
I was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audiobook version of sherlock holmes. Sherlock is a mini tv series of the bbc, which aired for the first time in 2010. Were one day closer to the first episode of sherlock sunday at 9pm on bbc one, if youre lagging behind. The final problem is a short story by sir arthur conan doyle featuring his detective character sherlock holmes. As advocates of storytelling, me books is always on the lookout for individuals who share our interest.
A contemporary take on the classic arthur conan doyle stories, sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fastpaced adventure series set in presentday london. This is just a selection from the commentary which i personally found interesting or fun. Benedict cumberbatch reveals why sherlock is too busy for sex or a girlfriend sofeminine. The exciting bbc series sherlock stars benedict cumberbatch as a modernday sherlock holmes. The cast of sherlock talk about the shows upcoming season. Benedict cumberbatch is brilliant at playing sherlock, and his very clear diction in saying these. Created by steven moffat and mark gatiss, it stars benedict cumberbatch as. Benedict cumberbatchs sherlock is back and hes finally. Watson is repeatedly having to correct those who assume he and holmes are an item. Benedict cumberbatch records audiobook of william golding novel. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device.
He was the greatest detective in victorian england, but how would sherlock holmes fare against 21stcentury criminals. However, i was a little sad to realize that it is not one of sir arthur conan doyles novels, but instead a new author who was attempting to write as the characters. This set brings together three new mysteries from the second season of sherlock, the series that featured benedict cumberbatch as the enduringly popular private eye and martin freeman as. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch, creators on shows success and possible fifth season. Benedict cumberbatch stars as sherlock holmes on the crime drama. Benedict cumberbatch is filming sherlock again and he. The first series of three episodes aired in 2010, while series two aired in 2012, and a third series aired in the first. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. According to reports, the two stars who have played sherlock holmes and dr. See more ideas about audio books, benedict cumberbatch and sherlock bbc. This season introduces the character of irene adler, played by laura pulver, the only woman ever to interest sherlock holmes.
Benedict cumberbatch on the graham norton show bbc. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable. Sherlock to end because of benedict cumberbatch and martin. There is a my most favorite of all time starred by him the imitation game.
Paul mcguigan, who directed two episodes of sherlock, says that this is in keeping with conan doyles character, pointing out that in the books he would use any device possible and he was always in the lab doing experiments. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch, creators on shows. Benedict cumberbatch, who plays sherlock holmes on the series sherlock, is distantly related to sir. His most famous roles include sherlock holmes in sherlock 2010, peter guillam in the spy thriller tinker tailor soldier spy 2011, stephen hawking in hawking 2004, william pitt in amazing grace 2006, and his academy awardnominated role as alan turing in the imitation game. The careers of benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman have really taken off since the. Will sherlock season 5 return with benedict cumberbatch.
But benedict cumberbatch is already back in action as sherlock. Benedict cumberbatch is related to sherlock holmes. Does it matter what benedict cumberbatch thinks of sherlock fanfic. Season two can be discovered on dvd and bluray starting tuesday, may 22. Cocreated by jekyll scripter steven moffat, this innovative bbc series places holmes benedict cumberbatch and his ally dr. Im interpreting the question, benedict cumberbatch or jeremy brett, who is better. The 21st century version of sherlock, a bbc phenomenon, begins sunday on. John watson respectively across four series of the bbc detective.
Benedict cumberbatch is filming sherlock again and he looks damn good. Sherlock is a british crime television series based on sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. The audio edition will be published on 7 september. Extras include commentary on the finale, the original pilot, and a featurette.
Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes an inscrutable masquerade part1 3 by. I dont know if have watched his other work or not but you should. Benedict cumberbatch or jeremy brett, who is better. Benedict cumberbatch and other members of the cast and crew of the bbcs sherlock opened up about the shows upcoming fourth. Benedict cumberbatch on playing sherlock holmes television. Commentary track from the third episode of sherlock series 3, his last vow. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. Movie and television interview benedict cumberbatch sherlock and its star return to pbss masterpiece mystery for a second season sunday.
Benedict cumberbatch stars in sherlock, season 2, new on. Sherlock is a crime television series that presents a contemporary adaptation of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. Sherlocks benedict cumberbatch on his most challenging role by pbs newshour. Today, we have a group interview with the series stars, benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman holmes and watson, respectively. It appears in book form as part of the collection the memoirs of sherlock holmes. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest. Martin freeman has a face like a book, giving off his emotions. The tv adaptation of the classic detective adventures of sir arthur conan doyle transfers the master detective sherlock holmes and his partner dr. An actual billionaire comicbook villain is preparing to move into the. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holm. The use of modern day technology, which he utilises regularly to solve the cases is very clever and interesting.
Sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle, stephen. Sherlock, played by benedict cumberbatch, appears as a much younger man than depicted in the books and plays the infamous character well. The splendidly named 33yearold actor benedict cumberbatch looks absolutely dreadful. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch. Created by steven moffat and mark gatiss, it stars benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson.
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