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The Final Problem

Episode 3 of 3

Someone has been playing a very long game indeed and, alone and defenceless, Sherlock and Dr Watson face their greatest ever challenge.

In the final episode of this series, written by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, long-buried secrets finally catch up with the Baker Street duo. Someone has been playing a very long game indeed and, alone and defenceless, Sherlock and Dr Watson face their greatest ever challenge. Is the game finally over?

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Last on

Sun 15 Jan 201721:00

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  • Iron Maiden

    The Number Of The Beast

  • David Arnold

    On The Move

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • Queen

    I Want To Break Free

  • David Arnold

    Woman On The Slab

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • David Arnold

    One More Miracle

    Composer: Michael Price.

Credits

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

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