Take a panoramic tour of the set ahead of filming...

Could fans be treated to a modern-day take on seasonal adventure The Blue Carbuncle? asks Paul Jones

But the star says Americans love the British show's "reverence for the originals and the relationship between Sherlock and Watson"

The star would welcome a return for dominatrix Irene Adler, saying "she was terrific fun"

"It's really lovely to be back" said the star following yesterday's read-through for the first episode

Cumberbatch says he and co-star Martin Freeman have signed up for a further run of the BBC1 detective drama - and hints at the possibility of even more to come

Sky Arts gong show also honours Hilary Mantel, Julie Walters and Tom Hiddleston

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman wear flat caps and silly faces as the cast gather for initial rehearsals

Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg star in the latest teaser as well as some brief glimpses of Benedict Cumberbatch's villain John Harrison

The opening half-hour of JJ Abrams' sequel sets the movie up perfectly, says Paul Jones - but if you want to avoid absolutely any spoilers, you won't read on...