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The Great Game

Sherlock Series 1
Episode 3 of 3

A strange clue in an empty room, a blood-soaked car, a priceless Old Master, a deranged bomber. With the clock ticking, the curtain rises on a battle of wits between Sherlock, John and the shadowy stranger who seems to know all the answers...

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Mon 18 May 2015 20:30
BBC Three

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Credits

Sherlock Holmes Benedict Cumberbatch
Dr John Watson Martin Freeman
DI Lestrade Rupert Graves
Mrs Hudson Una Stubbs
Molly Hooper Louise Brealey
Sgt Sally Donovan Vinette Robinson
Sarah Zoe Telford
Kenny Prince John Sessions
Miss Wenceslas Haydn Gwynne
Bezza Matthew Needham
Director Paul McGuigan
Producer Sue Vertue
Executive Producer Steven Moffat
Executive Producer Mark Gatiss
Writer Mark Gatiss

Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Aug 2010 21:00
    BBC One & BBC HD
  • Mon 9 Aug 2010 00:35
    BBC HD
  • Tue 23 Nov 2010 22:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 12 Dec 2010 20:00
    BBC Three
  • Wed 3 Aug 2011 20:30
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 2011 21:30
    BBC HD
  • Fri 31 May 2013 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sat 8 Nov 2014 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Mon 18 May 2015 20:30
    BBC Three

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