BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Martin Freeman "Unsure" About Air Date

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** January 23, 2014 8:15 pm

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/138165/Martin-Freeman-Unsure-About-Sherlock-Series-4-Return-Date-

**Posted by Schmiezi** January 24, 2014 6:15 am

"If journalists are saying it, it must be true!"

**Posted by FluteLocked** January 24, 2014 1:42 pm

Schmiezi wrote:
"If journalists are saying it, it must be true!"

I read it in the newspapers, it must be true!
Wasn't that something Moriarty said?
I'm not really well informed about that, but aren't all news about a christmas SHERLOCK ep based on ONE article?
I fear we can't really expect SHERLOCK to return at christmas...
Anyway, thanks for posting it, Boss. ;)

**Posted by Sherli Bakerst** January 25, 2014 3:25 am

Well, that's a reality check but it's great to have confirmation from one of the principals that they do want to keep the show going.

**Posted by DollPixie** January 26, 2014 11:25 pm

December 25th is on a Thursday. Has Sherlock ever been on during the week like that?

**Posted by sj4iy** January 26, 2014 11:28 pm

DollPixie wrote:
December 25th is on a Thursday. Has Sherlock ever been on during the week like that?

It aired on Wednesday, Jan 1st this year on the BBC.

**Posted by Willow** January 27, 2014 1:05 pm

Both Christmas Day and New Years Day are public holidays in the UK and the BBC tries to put strong scheduling on those dates. It also helps with the ratings because people tend to be at home rather than elsewhere

**Posted by Marva** January 27, 2014 1:08 pm

in the end it all depends on BC's schedule this year. If he doesn't have time, there will be no Sherlock on Christmas. That's it. AFAIK the only possible time period for filming is April-September/October (depending when Hamlet starts)

**Posted by Marva** January 30, 2014 8:57 am

OH NO!! BC will film another movie in April:
http://cumbertrekky.tumblr.com/post/74832258037/benedict-cumberbatch-to-star-in-blood-mountain

**Posted by SusiGo** January 30, 2014 9:13 am

Yes, I opened a thread for this two days ago. Of course it is a pity not to have Sherlock back for Christmas but I can understand that he wants to play a variety of characters. It has always been the price for having him and Martin in the show.

**Posted by gently69** January 30, 2014 9:29 am

SusiGo wrote:
... It has always been the price for having him and Martin in the show.

Not at the start. (S1) If Moffiss created such a success...

**Posted by Marva** January 30, 2014 9:56 am

SusiGo wrote:
Yes, I opened a thread for this two days ago. Of course it is a pity not to have Sherlock back for Christmas but I can understand that he wants to play a variety of characters. It has always been the price for having him and Martin in the show.

oh sorry, havent seen that

**Posted by the_dancing_woman** January 30, 2014 2:51 pm

Sort of saw this coming, a Christmas air date just sounded too good to be true. Also, they would have to start filming in May at the latest and I just can't see that work out with Martin's and Benedict's very busy schedules...
Basically for now I am just happy they confirmed earlier this year that we'll be getting a 4th and (as it seems) even a 5th series at some point in the future.
Well, lets see how things turn out over the course of this year, but right now I'm settling down for another two year hiatus, so I'll be freaking pleasantly surprised if they get it done sooner.

**Posted by Tinks** January 31, 2014 10:46 am

How accurate are the reports that he's attached to this film though?
It's not something he's mentioned and it's a bit of a leap from Ryan Gosling to Benedict! (Both great actors but in completely different moulds, imo)
What I'm saying is, I refuse to give up hope of there being a Sherlock season 4 this year;)