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“Benedict Cumberbatch In Transition – An Unauthorised Biography. A Review. Can a simple title say it all? In this particular case, it can and it is a joy. Benedict’s career is indeed in transition at the present moment in time (when I’m writing we are just a few days ahead of the Star Trek Into Darkness Premiere in London) and, in less than four years,he has metamorphosed from a very talented BBC actor to a sought-after international star. If you expect a mere unauthorised biography here, you will be disappointed. As already thoroughly explained by Sherlockology and by the author herself in...

Of the thousands of images of Benedict Cumberbatch author Lynnette Porter has chosen this one for her performance biography of the actor which comes out in June. A leading designer has been chosen for the cover which the publisher’s say will be “very special and a unique concept”.  Benedict Cumberbatch, In Transition has been described by the author’s agent Uwe as ‘a labour of love’ with a quite incredible attention to detail. Porter has published several very heavily researched books to date, and this one runs to 350 pages. Certainly one for the more serious Cumberbatch fans. Porter is a big fan...

Hundreds of Sherlock Holmes from around the world have entered the competition for one of the ten precious places at this weekend's live Great Sherlock Holmes Debate 2. The debate is several times bigger than the record breaking first debate in November last year. The first eight audience members have been chosen (listed below) and two more will be chosen, one tomorrow and one on Friday. Fan participation has been huge this time around. As of this morning: - 1,565 fans on The Great Debate Facebook Page - with 745 votes in the BBC Sherlock vs Warner Brothers Sherlock pre-event vote...

Interview with Great Sherlock Holmes Debate 2 organisers MX Publishing - What is the debate? How did it come about? Who is involved? All these questions and more answered. Interview conducted by Ross Foad from 'No Place Like Holmes'. More information at the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate Facebook Page. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IQUglr5yHI?rel=0]

Over 600 Sherlock Holmes fans joined the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate Facebook page to compete for batches of tickets for the audience for next Thursday's debate. Fans from 23 different countries successfully grabbing a precious ticket to the Holmes event of the year and the final audience list is attached below - along with a reminder of all the team members. The debate takes place on 10th November 2011 at 8pm UK time online so all audience members need is an internet connection to listen in and submit their questions live - they will also get a chance to submit a question/comment...