As ardent fans of BBC's Sherlock we have to say we were rather surprised to hear that Season 3's been given a US air date before we've heard anything about its debut on this side of the Atlantic.
It's been confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will return to PBS Masterpiece on January 19th at 10pm, but when will the lads be back on our tellys, eh?
Well, the BBC isn't saying too much about the series just yet, but a source close to the broadcaster told Radio Times that viewers in the UK and Ireland will indeed see Sherlock and John in action before our friends across the water do. Phew!
And as if that wasn't enough to keep Sherlock fans going, Masterpiece executive producer, Rebecca Eaton has been dropping a few hints about what we can expect. You'd know her better as the woman who dropped that Downton Abbey birth/death bomb before Season 3. We still can't cope. "They are jaw dropping", Eaton said when speaking about the new Sherlock episodes. "They are like small movies. Benedict and Martin are so in their Sherlock-Watson groove. They are so comfortable with that relationship it’s like being in the room with them."
"We are hugely excited about this next series of Sherlock, and have worked closely with our partners, Masterpiece and PBS, to bring these episodes to U.S. audiences in January" Sherlock producer Sue Vertue added. "We promise our fans that Season 3 is worth waiting for."
It would want to be now, wouldn't it? Here's hoping we get an air date quick sharp.
