Contemporary crime drama. Moriarty is back, with the most audacious crime of the century. But is Sherlock Holmes all he claims to be?
James Moriarty possesses the greatest criminal mind that the world has ever seen. Sherlock and John knew he wouldn't stay hidden for long. But even they never guessed the sheer scale and audacity of the crime that would propel Moriarty back into the headlines. The crime of the century. The Tower of London, the Bank of England and Pentonville prison - all sprung open on the same day, as if by magic! But Moriarty's plans don't stop there...
Sherlock and John lock horns with their old enemy in one final problem that tests loyalty and courage to their very limits. Sherlock must fight for his reputation, his sanity and his life. But is he all he claims to be?
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Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat on Moriarty
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Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall preview
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sherlock Holmes | Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Dr John Watson | Martin Freeman |
| Mrs Hudson | Una Stubbs |
| DI Lestrade | Rupert Graves |
| Mycroft Holmes | Mark Gatiss |
| Jim Moriarty | Andrew Scott |
| Molly Hooper | Louise Brealey |
| Writer | Steve Thompson |
| Director | Toby Haynes |
| Producer | Elaine Cameron |
| Executive Producer | Steven Moffat |
| Executive Producer | Mark Gatiss |
| Kitty Riley | Katherine Parkinson |
| Sgt Sally Donovan | Vinette Robinson |
| Anderson | Jonathan Aris |
| Producer | Sue Vertue |
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Mark Gatiss investigates Sherlock’s school of thought.
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