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**Chris** · 03-08-2010, 14:11

I think it's to be taken as 'loosely based on' rather than an attempt at a faithful adaptation. There is too much about Victorian society that simply doesn't translate into the early 21st century. If you take it for what it is rather than trying to compare notes with Conan Doyle's original stories, I think it's a hugely enjoyable piece of TV.

One of the most delicious ironies about it is that throughout the 70s and 80s comparisons were drawn between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who, especially in the relationship between the Doctor and his companion and between the Doctor and the Master. Now, we have a new Holmes which is being made for TV by several of those who have been most closely involved in the new Doctor Who TV series at BBC Wales - episode 2 was even directed by Euros Lyn, who has 11 full-episode credits to his name since 2005.

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Chris Trollsplatter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,245	Re: Sherlock BBC mini series I think it's to be taken as 'loosely based on' rather than an attempt at a faithful adaptation. There is too much about Victorian society that simply doesn't translate into the early 21st century. If you take it for what it is rather than trying to compare notes with Conan Doyle's original stories, I think it's a hugely enjoyable piece of TV. One of the most delicious ironies about it is that throughout the 70s and 80s comparisons were drawn between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who, especially in the relationship between the Doctor and his companion and between the Doctor and the Master. Now, we have a new Holmes which is being made for TV by several of those who have been most closely involved in the new Doctor Who TV series at BBC Wales - episode 2 was even directed by Euros Lyn, who has 11 full-episode credits to his name since 2005.