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The Six Thatchers

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Why is someone destroying images of Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work?

Sherlock waits to see where Moriarty will make his posthumous move. One mysterious case in particular baffles Scotland Yard, but Sherlock is more interested in a seemingly trivial detail. Why is someone destroying images of the late prime minister Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work? Something with its roots deep in Mary Watson's past...

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New Year's Day 201720:30

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    Composer: Michael Price.
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Credits

RoleContributor
Sherlock HolmesBenedict Cumberbatch
Dr John WatsonMartin Freeman
Mrs HudsonUna Stubbs
Inspector LestradeRupert Graves
Mycroft HolmesMark Gatiss
Mary WatsonAmanda Abbington
Molly HooperLouise Brealey
WriterMark Gatiss
DirectorRachel Talalay
ProducerSue Vertue
Executive ProducerMark Gatiss
Executive ProducerSteven Moffat
Production CompanyHartswood Films

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