• A brief glimpse behind-the-scenes on the set of Sherlock 3 in Bristol

    A brief glimpse behind-the-scenes on the set of Sherlock 3 in Bristol

    While we are in the mode of bringing you ‘currently in production’ news of your favorite British telly such as Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and Doc Martin, we would be remiss if we didn’t post few ‘official’ pics from current filming of the third series of Sherlock. As with much of the first two seasons, […]

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  • Sherlock getting the band back together TODAY!

    Sherlock getting the band back together TODAY!

    With the best news this side of Benedict Cumberbatch’s recent leak that both he and co-star, Martin Freeman, have signed up for Sherlock 4 – filming on Sherlock 3 starts TODAY. With all eyes on the most famous address save for maybe 10 Downing Street, the door to 221B Baker Street is open for business. […]

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  • Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus – Sherlock 4 is confirmed!

    Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus – Sherlock 4 is confirmed!

    How does one even begin to top the fact that filming on Sherlock 3 is just around the corner? While news that production filming is set to begin on 18 March and cast and crew have gathered for the first read-through on Monday should be enough to tide even the most ardent Sherlock fan over […]

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  • Jonathan Creek returns – the dufflecoat lives on

    Jonathan Creek returns – the dufflecoat lives on

    One of the hidden gems of this years BBC Showcase was the upcoming Easter special, “The Clue of the Savant’s Thumb”, from the world of Jonathan Creek. The series (there were four of them), starring Alan Davies, was a fixture in BBC households from its’ premiere in 1997 through 2004, receiving the BAFTA for Best […]

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  • Quintessentially English, Father Brown renewed for second series by BBC

    Quintessentially English, Father Brown renewed for second series by BBC

    One of the major dramatic highlights of BBC Showcase in Liverpool this year was Father Brown. Based on the short stories by G.K. Chesterton, series one will see the light of day in the States on public television in 2014. The highly successful first series of 10 programs, starring Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Doctor Who, […]

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  • More Case Histories in 2013. Life is good.

    More Case Histories in 2013. Life is good.

    Without question, the recent talk-of-the-nation gems from PBS’ Masterpiece series have been Downton Abbey and Sherlock. One short 3-part series that flew under the Downton/Sherlock radar, however, has gained quite a following since its premiere back in 2011. Case Histories, adapted from the brilliant mind palace of Kate Atkinson, features Jackson Brodie, a private investigator […]

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  • If you're a Sherlock fan, check out Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

    If you're a Sherlock fan, check out Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

    Having a job that actually allows you to watch television for a living is tremendous, especially when you run across hidden telly gems here and there. Being able to then acquire broadcast rights to a such a program or series and write about it here on Tellyspotting so that others can see or be introduced […]

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