Benedict Cumberbatch on Playing Sherlock

Season 2

About the Episode

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch on playing Sherlock, and the similarities he shares with the character.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 33s

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Extras

A New Villain

Be the first to learn about Sherlock Season 4's villain, played by Toby Jones.

1:31
Sherlock as Babysitter

Would Sherlock make a good babysitter to the Watson's newborn? The cast weighs in.

0:56
Timelapse of 221B Set Build

See the 221B set being assembled!

0:48
The Cast on Returning

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0:57
The Cast on Parenthood

The #SherlockPBS cast discusses the arrival of a new baby.

0:57
Mary's Secret Past

Amanda Abbington on Mary Watson's secrets.

1:25
Best Thing About Working on the Series

We asked the Sherlock cast: What's their favorite thing about working on the series?

0:48
First Week of Filming

Go back to April and the first week of filming Sherlock, Season 4.

1:03
Cast's First Series Memory

What was the cast's first memory of working on Sherlock? Find out!

0:58
Creators Answer Revealing Questions

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss get to know one another at San Diego Comic Con 2016.

3:38

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