‘Sherlock – The Great Game’.

The other day, I found myself analysing the person in front of me in a Sherlock Holmes style. Sherlock, that is, in 2010. “Hm.. Sporting a blue plaster? Works in the catering industry. Chavy clothing though. Works in a chain pub. He’s carrying.. Knives?! Well he’s illegal but he clearly cares about his profession. Taking [...]

‘Sherlock – The Blind Banker’.

Although not exactly how I would imagine Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal and appearance of him is almost spot on. The second episode in this now confirmed first series, called ‘The Blind Banker’ was still rather good, though the story line was a little far-flung for my liking. On research, it seems there was a [...]

‘Sherlock – A Study In Pink’.

Well. This was pretty good wasn’t it. Like really good. Being what is described as a “Rathbone Purist”, I was initially averse to watching any other Holmes-based product that didn’t involve Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson. Their quaint depiction of Conan Doyle’s characters in the 1940s will always be [...]

The Fantasy Dinner Party.

Despite it having “dinner” in the title, this is only because evening meals are so rarely called “Supper parties”. But I eat supper, I do not do “dinner”, “tea” (it’s a drink! The quintessential English DRINK), and, worst of all – surely – is “din dins”. That word is on par with “quirky”, de-pluralising “pound” [...]