Martin Freeman

Sherlock writer reveals series 3 detail

TV Gossip

4 May 2012

'Sherlock' writer Mark Gatiss says Dr. John Watson will be furious when his friend returns from the dead. The opening episode of series three will be based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original story 'The Adventure of the Empty House' but the writer…

Lucy Liu to star in new Sherlock show

TV Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Lucy Liu is to play Sherlock Holmes' first-ever female sidekick in a new US TV show. The 'Charlie's Angels' actress will star in the pilot of 'Elementary' as Joan Watson, the detective's companion, in a role which has been traditionally played by…

Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock costume woes

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Benedict Cumberbatch finds it difficult to breathe in his tight 'Sherlock' costumes. The 35-year-old actor plays legendary detective 'Sherlock Holmes' in the BBC One show and although the series takes place in a contemporary setting, he admitted the…

Steven Moffat: Sherlock fans 'missed a clue'

TV Gossip

19 Jan 2012

'Sherlock' writer Steven Moffat has teased fans searching for a clue about how the character cheated death. The co-creator taunted viewers of the BBC One detective drama by saying something they have missed out when considering how the private…

Benedict Cumberbatch is becoming more like Sherlock

TV Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Benedict Cumberbatch is becoming more like his 'Sherlock' character. The 35-year-old actor admits playing detective Sherlock Holmes in the BBC update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic stories has taught him to be more observant in everyday…

Wild Target

9 Jun 2010

(12A) 90min Hitman farce Wild Target consistently shoots wide of the mark in spite of some promising ingredients. A remake of 1994 French film, it’s directed by Jonathan Lynn (My Cousin Vinny, The Whole Nine Yards) and boasts a strong cast…

BBC's 800k Sherlock mistake

TV Gossip

27 May 2010

The BBC has been criticised for spending £800,000 on an unused episode of 'Sherlock Holmes'. The expensive pilot show of the network's new drama programme will never be watched by viewers after bosses decided it wasn't good enough - before…

Fussy viewer Martin Freeman

TV Gossip

11 May 2010

Martin Freeman doesn't like other actors. The British star - who is best known for his portrayal of Tim Canterbury in 'The Office' - has revealed he won't watch a movie unless it is one he has starred in because he is unimpressed by his peers' acting…

Nativity!

13 Nov 2009

(U) 105min Surprisingly enjoyable British family drama about one school’s attempt to put on the best nativity play in Britain by getting the media involved. Martin Freeman and Marc Wootton as the two primary school teachers at the eye of the storm…

Uncool Martin Freeman

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23 May 2009

Martin Freeman hasn't been cool for seven years. The 'Hot Fuzz' actor hasn't enjoyed the same credibility since his hit UK TV show 'The Office' finished in 2002 and doesn't think he will ever get it back. He said: "I was probably cool around the…

The Good Night

17 Jan 2008

COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMANCE (15) 93min Not above cashing-in on family connections, writer/director Jake Paltrow’s romantic comedy casts his older sister Gwyneth as the dowdy, disaffected partner of commercial jingle writer Gary (Martin Freeman). A kind…