BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")

**Posted by SusiGo** November 8, 2015 10:53 pm

Yes, I am truly envious of the brilliant TV they offer. Hats off!

I just fainted:

http://theconsultingdetectivesblog.com/2015/11/08/bbc-pure-drama-promotional-pictures/

Last edited by SusiGo (November 8, 2015 10:55 pm)

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** November 8, 2015 11:37 pm

On that note it's way past my bedtime...

**Posted by nakahara** November 10, 2015 7:41 pm

**Posted by besleybean** November 10, 2015 7:42 pm

He's the best.

**Posted by Yitzock** November 11, 2015 2:54 pm

That is a nice story, though it doesn't really surprise me. From what I've found online Benedict seems to be very professional in his work.

**Posted by gently69** November 12, 2015 9:55 am

And he always seems to be in good shape for action.

Btw, no rumours so far when it will be screened?

**Posted by SusiGo** November 12, 2015 12:00 pm

I have not heard anything but I imagine they might air it around the quartercentenary of Shakepeare's death in April.

**Posted by SusiGo** November 26, 2015 8:05 am

So we have a clue to a possible airing in February:

https://twitter.com/Ruther2/status/669621341180583936

**Posted by besleybean** November 26, 2015 8:07 am

I might just be about over The Special by then!

**Posted by SusiGo** November 26, 2015 8:08 am

And then Setlock will start all over again.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** November 26, 2015 8:18 am

Ooh February! Not bad!

And yes, what great planning if we get Setlock after that... what a way to keep the obsession alive!

**Posted by gently69** November 26, 2015 8:38 am

2016 seems to become an brilliant year then. Starts with the special, goes on with Richard II at the Barbican the following weekend , February Hollow Crown and and and...

**Posted by besleybean** November 26, 2015 4:39 pm

Richard II?

**Posted by SusiGo** November 26, 2015 5:53 pm

The David Tennant version, I think.

**Posted by besleybean** November 26, 2015 6:03 pm

Oh right...that's good, but IMHO not a patch on Ben Whishaw.

**Posted by gently69** November 27, 2015 6:24 am

We will see. Did Ben Whishaw also do it on stage?

**Posted by besleybean** November 27, 2015 7:02 am

No, which I guess is the difference...so is David reprising the role, or is it a film?
Honestly, if I'd seen David first(and on the stage), I would have thought he was the best.
But having seen Ben's performance first, David's just seemed so like his...

**Posted by gently69** November 27, 2015 8:23 am

So did you see David playing Richard II on stage? I'm really looking forward to see him live at theatre.
I think it's always difficult to compare a stage to a film/TV performance.

**Posted by besleybean** November 27, 2015 12:46 pm

No, that's what I was saying...I appreciate a live show is better!
Yes, theatre and TV are 2 different beasts.

**Posted by SusiGo** November 30, 2015 8:31 am

Oh, this sounds very promising. And this from a BAFTA screening.

http://duskybatfishgirl.tumblr.com/post/134254891301/this-just-in-re-hollowcrown