A Scandal in Belgravia (6 May 2012)

The government hires Sherlock and John to confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman, named Irene Adler. But she may be more than Sherlock can handle.

Director:

Paul McGuigan

Writers:

Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss (creator),

Stars:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Benedict Cumberbatch	...	Sherlock Holmes
Martin Freeman	...	Dr. John Watson
Una Stubbs	...	Mrs. Hudson
Rupert Graves	...	DI Lestrade
Mark Gatiss	...	Mycroft Holmes
Andrew Scott	...	Jim Moriarty
Louise Brealey	...	Molly Hooper
Danny Webb	...	DI Carter
Andrew Havill	...	The Equerry
Todd Boyce	...	Neilson
Oona Chaplin	...	Jeanette
Richard Cunningham	...	Timid Man
Rosemary Smith	...	Married Woman
Simon Thorp	...	Businessman
Anthony Cozens	...	Geeky Young Man

Storyline

Following a bizarre stand-off with master criminal Moriarty, ended when the villain responds to a phone call, Sherlock interrupts his investigation of a rural slaying when summoned to Buckingham Palace. Dominatrix Irene Adler has incriminating photos of a royal princess which Sherlock is engaged to retrieve. However, having engineered a meeting with Irene, Sherlock realizes that she has far more dangerous evidence in her possession, sought by rogue CIA agents, and which cause her to fake her death and pass the facts, encrypted in her camera phone, to Sherlock. Having deciphered the explosive result and discovered a government plot, Sherlock has to consider if Irene can be trusted and indeed if she is in league with Moriarty.

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Plot Keywords:

dominatrix

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hartswood Films, BBC Wales, Masterpiece Theatre

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Benedict Cumberbatch fell while dressed only in his sheet at Buckingham Palace. "I'd overstepped my sheet's limits and fell. I was dedicated to the moment." Though it made a terrible sound, cast and crew could not help laughing.

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Goofs

When John comes in from the rain and tells Sherlock about Irene, the damp patches on his jacket come and go.

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Quotes

Irene Adler: I don't understand
Sherlock Holmes: Try to.
Irene Adler: Why?
Sherlock Holmes: Because you cater to the whims of the pathetic and take your clothes off to make an impression. Stop boring me and think. It's the new sexy.

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Connections

Version of The Royal Scandal (2001)

User Reviews

Well acted which will keep your attention

The BBC now and again produce a show that is worth the license fee and this is one of them. Sherlock Holmes in the digital age with a plot that keeps you in suspense all the way. Holmes and Watson investigate a case of blackmail threatening to topple the monarchy and uncover links with international terrorism, rogue CIA agents and a conspiracy at the heart of government. However, the Baker Street sleuth finds himself involved on a more personal level when he becomes locked in a battle of wits with Irene Adler, a woman who is as cold, ruthless and brilliant as himself......Benedict Cumberbatch (Holmes) and Lara Pulver (Irene)ooze a hidden sexual chemistry that keeps the plot ticking along at a dramatic pace.....Looking forward to the next show on Sunday 8 January 2012.