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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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Sun 15 Jan 2017 21:00

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:17

    Iron Maiden

    The Number Of The Beast

  • 00:23

    David Arnold

    On The Move

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 00:36

    Queen

    I Want To Break Free

  • 00:54

    David Arnold

    Woman On The Slab

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 01:29

    David Arnold

    One More Miracle

    Composer: Michael Price.

Credits

Role Contributor
Sherlock Holmes Benedict Cumberbatch
Dr John Watson Martin Freeman
Mrs Hudson Una Stubbs
Inspector Lestrade Rupert Graves
Mycroft Holmes Mark Gatiss
Mary Watson Amanda Abbington
Molly Hooper Louise Brealey
Writer Steven Moffat
Writer Mark Gatiss
Director Benjamin Caron
Producer Sue Vertue
Executive Producer Mark Gatiss
Executive Producer Steven Moffat
Production Company Hartswood Films

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