BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / The Mofftiss' Headcanon

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 19, 2013 6:14 pm

Hey all,

ever since I got Sherlocked, there have been many things I'd liked to have known about the BBC version of the famous detective.
For example, which uni did he attend? What exactly did he study? How did he get his driver's license (or does he even have one- they could have rented that Land Rover with John's, after all)? And what exactly is the story of Mrs Hudson's husband?

I'm sure many of you have been pondering about these things as well, so my question is: what would you ask Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat concerning their Sherlock headcanon?

**Posted by kittykat** November 19, 2013 6:30 pm

All I know is that he and Mycroft clearly grew up in a rich family. Not sure which uni he might have gone to, though. I don't know anything about unis down there...

**Posted by holmes23** November 19, 2013 6:34 pm

Interesting topic
What it migh be like Sherlock's Birthdays, when he was with his parents?

**Posted by tonnaree** November 19, 2013 8:38 pm

I like this.

What are Sherlock's parent's names.

Where did John grow up?

I'm sure I can think of more.

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 19, 2013 8:44 pm

tonnaree wrote:
I like this.

What are Sherlock's parent's names.

Where did John grow up?

I'm sure I can think of more.

Oh yes, please do!

**Posted by SusiGo** November 19, 2013 9:23 pm

Now this would be a nice idea for a fanfic - Sherlock at driving school.

**Posted by QuiteExtraordinary** November 19, 2013 10:37 pm

SusiGo wrote:
Now this would be a nice idea for a fanfic - Sherlock at driving school.

I imagine that must have been horrible. The poor teacher.

Last edited by QuiteExtraordinary (November 19, 2013 10:38 pm)

**Posted by tonnaree** November 20, 2013 1:18 am

Do Sherlock and Mycroft have middle names?

Is there any one particular reason why Sherlock and Mycroft are semi-estranged?

Why doesn't Sherlock wear ties.

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 20, 2013 6:33 am

Who's the skull?

Why does Sherlock have a childhood picture of Mycroft and himself in his bedroom (as according to Mark Gatiss) if he hates his brother so much?

**Posted by FluteLocked** November 20, 2013 1:11 pm

When did he give up wanting to be a pirate?
Which pirate could probably impress Sherlock Holmes so much that he wanted to be one?

Has he had any hobbies besides solving cases?
What did his parents say to little sherlock arguing with the police about Carl Powers?

**Posted by Be** November 20, 2013 1:17 pm

Kerkerian wrote:
Who's the skull?

According to The Casebook the skull's name is Billy. I imagine that he got his name from Billy the page boy in ACD canon because there will probably never be a page boy in 221 b in the 21st century.

**Posted by QuiteExtraordinary** November 26, 2013 7:44 pm

I'm writing that "driving school" thing by the way. Almost finished.

**Posted by tobeornot221b** November 26, 2013 7:47 pm

That's great, QE!

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 26, 2013 7:52 pm

QuiteExtraordinary wrote:
I'm writing that "driving school" thing by the way. Almost finished.

Great, I'm looking forward to it!

**Posted by Schmiezi** November 26, 2013 7:53 pm

Kerkerian wrote:
QuiteExtraordinary wrote:
I'm writing that "driving school" thing by the way. Almost finished.
Great, I'm looking forward to it!

That's great news, QE. I was soo waiting for something new from you!!

**Posted by Kerkerian** November 26, 2013 7:56 pm

Did they change the "Study in Pink" line "You said you could identify a software designer by his tie and, what was it, a retired plumber by his left hand." to "You said you could identify a software designer by his tie and an airline pilot by his left thumb." because of Cabin Pressure?

**Posted by kittykat** December 8, 2013 7:13 pm

Kerkerian wrote:
Did they change the "Study in Pink" line "You said you could identify a software designer by his tie and, what was it, a retired plumber by his left hand." to "You said you could identify a software designer by his tie and an airline pilot by his left thumb." because of Cabin Pressure?

That's a great idea!