BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Daily Mail: Could be back in time for Christmas 2014

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** January 15, 2014 12:19 am

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538467/Sherlock-time-Christmas-BBC-bosses-urge-producers-fast-track-new-episodes.html

**Posted by besleybean** January 25, 2014 9:16 am

Possible, of course.
Tho Sue said they have no filmig dates, yet!

**Posted by TeeJay** February 10, 2014 8:20 pm

Geez, they're really messing around with a possible series 4 airdate. Now apparently Moffat said in an interview (that I couldn't find -- not that I've looked extensively) that series 4 might not return until 2016: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/sherlock-might-not-return-to-the-bbc-until-2016-9106686.html

Kinda sounds to me like they're just trying not to get the fans' hopes up, especially since it's been hinted that that it might air as early as Christmas this year. Give them a worst case scenario, and then they'll be happy if it happens half a year earlier than expected.

Also.... we should have learned never to trust ANYTHING Moffat says.

**Posted by besleybean** February 10, 2014 8:22 pm

New year 2016 will suit me fine, anything sooner is bonus!

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 10, 2014 8:32 pm

I am trying to tell myself that as long as it is coming at all I'm happy... But it would be nice to have at least a clear indication of at least a time of a specific year... Just to ease my mind.

**Posted by Michele** February 13, 2014 2:12 am

I wouldn't be holding my breath for this date.

**Posted by Michele** February 13, 2014 2:14 am

**Posted by jenosborn** February 13, 2014 5:46 am

Ah, great photo Michele.

I think 2016 is realistic. Seems it's likely they won't even start filming it this year.
Anyway, earlier would be nice of course.

**Posted by Marva** February 13, 2014 8:33 pm

I've been told that Benedict is dieting at the moment.Maybe for Sherlock?

**Posted by besleybean** February 13, 2014 8:37 pm

Yeah, but it could be for his jungle adventure...
He does look thin.

**Posted by TeeJay** February 13, 2014 8:43 pm

Marva wrote:
I've been told that Benedict is dieting at the moment.Maybe for Sherlock?

I don't know, that's kind of a stretch. Just a month ago, Moffat or Gatiss said they haven't even written series 4 yet. It takes weeks to set up a shoot, and much of the preparation only happens after you have a final script (like location scouting, casting supporting roles, etc.).

It just seems way too soon for Benedict to already be preparing for Sherlock. It's most likely another role. (Also, his hair is way too short right now! )

**Posted by Marva** February 13, 2014 8:47 pm

don't ruin my hope!!!!

**Posted by besleybean** February 13, 2014 8:47 pm

Yep, I think it's for the jungle explorer.

**Posted by veecee** February 13, 2014 8:49 pm

What jungle explorer, please?

**Posted by besleybean** February 13, 2014 8:51 pm

The Lost City of Z.

**Posted by Michele** February 13, 2014 10:57 pm

Benedict as a jungle explorer? Excuse me while I picture Benedict in a typical english explorers outfit...

**Posted by besleybean** February 14, 2014 7:11 am

Looks a brilliant film, I can't wait.

**Posted by TeeJay** February 14, 2014 7:24 am

Marva wrote:
don't ruin my hope!!!!

Sorry! It's my rationally realistic side. Can't help it.

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 14, 2014 11:07 am

At this point I'd say: definitely not this year and probably the beginning of 2016. They'll have us wait two years again, you'll see.

**Posted by besleybean** February 18, 2014 7:23 am

Which we can do!