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The Six Thatchers

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Why is someone destroying images of Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work?

Sherlock waits to see where Moriarty will make his posthumous move. One mysterious case in particular baffles Scotland Yard, but Sherlock is more interested in a seemingly trivial detail. Why is someone destroying images of the late prime minister Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work? Something with its roots deep in Mary Watson's past...

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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New Year's Day 2017 20:30

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    David Arnold

    Final Act

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 00:04

    David Arnold

    One More Miracle

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 00:24

    David Arnold

    Double Room

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 01:03

    David Arnold

    To Dartmoor

    Composer: Michael Price.
  • 01:25

    David Arnold

    Sherlock: Pink

    Composer: Michael Price.

Credits

Role Contributor
Sherlock Holmes Benedict Cumberbatch
Dr John Watson Martin Freeman
Mrs Hudson Una Stubbs
Inspector Lestrade Rupert Graves
Mycroft Holmes Mark Gatiss
Mary Watson Amanda Abbington
Molly Hooper Louise Brealey
Writer Mark Gatiss
Director Rachel Talalay
Producer Sue Vertue
Executive Producer Mark Gatiss
Executive Producer Steven Moffat
Production Company Hartswood Films

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 2017 20:30

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