TV: What&#39s On Tonight?: Sherlock in “The Case Of The Swiftly Saturating Sunday Schedule”

Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Sunday, May 6. All times are Eastern. TOP PICK Sherlock (PBS, 9 p.m.): When your DVR keels over from exhaustion around 11 p.m. tonight, there’ll be only two men to call: Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, who you didn’t call upon earlier because you were watching Game Of Thrones . Steven Moffat ’s 21st century Sherlock Holmes adds to the very 21st century problem of an overcrowded night of quality TV, beginning the Stateside run of its second series (“If you invoke Benedict Cumberbatch, it follows ...

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Lara Pulver Talks Season Two of SHERLOCK, Making Her American TV Debut on TRUE BLOOD, and More

The second season of the fantastically witty and fabulously acted series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, returns to PBS on May 6th with three more 90-minute installments – “A Scandal in Belgravia,” “The Hounds of Baskerville” and “The Reichenbach Fall.” Set in 21st-century London, the updated duo battle the worst that modern criminality has to offer, including the unassuming mastermind of evil, James Moriarity (Andrew Scott), who wants to rule the world. During this exclusive interview with Collider, actress Lara Pulver (who plays dominatrix Irene Adler) talked about how she came to be a part of the show, what attracted her to the role, the research she did to play a dominatrix, how anxious she was to be something of a love interest for Sherlock Holmes, filming the scene in which she is completely naked, working with her (Read More)

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Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton Talks PBS’ MASTERPIECE, SHERLOCK, DOWNTON ABBEY, ENDEAVOR, and More

For nearly 40 years, Masterpiece on PBS has captivated audiences with the works of the finest classic and contemporary writers, interpreted by the world’s foremost actors.  In 1985, Rebecca Eaton took over the helm and oversaw the highly successful relaunch in 2008, with three distinct programs strands – Classic, Mystery! and Contemporary.  Under her watch, the series has presented such high-profile titles as Prime Suspect, Inspector Morse, The Complete Jane Austen, Wallander and the recent hits Sherlock (returning for Season 2 on May 6th), Upstairs Downstairs and Downton Abbey.  With 34 Primetime Emmy Awards, 17 Peabody Awards, a Golden Globe and two Academy Award nominations, her distinguished career has earned her the official recognition of Queen Elizabeth II. During this exclusive interview with Collider, executive producer Rebecca Eaton talked about what her job at Masterpiece en (Read More)

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Sherlock in the Spotlight

“Sherlock” has raised the profile of its star, Benedict Cumberbatch, who has upcoming roles in “The Hobbit” and the sequel to “Star Trek.”

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