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It’s Sherlock’s anniversary! Let’s celebrate by watching the first series EXACTLY 13 years after each of the episodes was originally broadcast.

How to take part:

Grab your copies of A Study in Pink, The Blind Banker, and The Great Game.

Meet in The Giant Chat of Sumatra Discord's #giantchat text channel to watch and hang out.

Arrive early! To make sure we’re watching these episodes exactly 13 years after the original airing, we’ll each be hitting play on our copies right at the start time. If you’re late, you’ll have to fast-forward to catch up.

Please note that The Blind Banker’s anniversary watchalong starts half an hour earlier than the other two. Don’t blame me—that’s how the BBC originally scheduled them.

Watchalong Schedule:

A Study in Pink

Tuesday, July 25 at 9:00 pm UK time / 4:00 pm US Eastern time (convert to your date & time)

The Blind Banker

Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30 pm UK time / 3:30 pm US Eastern time (convert to your date & time)

The Great Game

Tuesday, August 8 at 9:00 pm UK time / 4:00 pm US Eastern time (convert to your date & time)

See you in the The Giant Chat of Sumatra!

#signal boost to share the fun #the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock bbc #sherlockiversary #holiday special #series 1 #a study in pink #the blind banker #the great game #watchalong #all are welcome #even if you've never joined a watchalong before #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Just a reminder for anyone who wanted to take part!  The Watchalong is starting now, and running through the weekend!

#sherlock #sherlock bbc #bbc sherlock

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Time for more theory ....

Thank you for joining me this morning. I’m your host, Katy Holmes-Baggins. For the next hour, we'll play the “Sherrinford and Euros are two separate people” game. (and thank you to my key-pal, the most awesome Sherlockian Sherlollian on the planet, for making me aware of the inconsistencies here).

Facts first (always first):

-Mycroft calls Sherrinford after seeing a 13th note beneath a Reigate Square menu on the fridge. He then proceeds to call Sherrinford (“put me through to Sherrinford, please. Yes, I’ll wait”). 

-Mycroft gets “regular updates” about Sherrinford and they are “secure.” 

-Mycroft is supposed to call Sherrinford at 2pm on some particular day in TLD.

-Euros is our mystery sibling’s name.

Conclusions:

-I don’t really have a lot of conclusions based on Fact 1. But it seems like when Mycroft says “Put me through to Sherrinford”  that Sherrinford is someone who has another person answer their calls. Possibly Sherrinford is at an office? I think it’s unlikely that Sherrinford is in jail, because who says “put me through to xyz” when they’re in jail? No, it’s more like prisoners have particular times of the day when they receive calls. Calls are probably rewards for good behavior. I don’t know this for a fact, of course, since I’ve never been in jail, but it seems like a sound conclusion. So....Sherrinford is NOT in jail. (Any speculation about what the 13th means would be in a different post), Sherrinford and Euros can be the same person at this point, because Euros is obviously not in jail if she’s running around London in three separate disguises. 

-So whoever Sherrinford is, they are important enough to English security that Mycroft gets regular updates on them. We could say that a) they are a threat because they are BAAADD b) they are a threat because they are a walking time-bomb (I’d argue that Sherlock himself is like this - he’s on a tightrope. if he falls, he self-destructs and can bring others with him) c) their well-being is important to England or d) they are important to Mycroft himself. But Mycroft believes that Sherrinford, whoever they are, is “secure.” 

So here’s where the “Sherrinford is Euros” theory would break down. Because if Euros is Sherrinford, obviously they are NOT secure because they’re walking around London with Sherlock. If they’re bad, then they could potentially hurt people if they’re unleashed. If they are supposed to be in some kind of hiding for their own protection, then they’re in London where anyone can spot them (yes, I know that she’s disguised but still. Something is not lining up here).. Plus, if Mycroft thinks Sherrinford is secure but they’re not, because they’re walking around London in plain sight, then it makes Mycroft look really, really stupid. And Mycroft is supposed to be even smarter than Sherlock. So if the writers make Mycroft miss this one, then they’re undoing a lot of the “I AM the smart one” they’ve put in the script for Mycroft. So, Euros cannot be Sherrinford.

-Mycroft calls Sherrinford and meets with them, but they’ve never been mentioned before this season, or even before Mary dies. So it could be that the writers have just simply left it out, or it could be that something has changed in the time frame of Season 4 that makes communicating with Sherrinford on a regular basis a necessity. 

-Why would Mycroft call his sister Sherrinford if he knows her name is Euros? He calls Euros by her own name in the trailer and it seems like it’s her given name. So what is up with that? Mycroft doesn’t usually resort to immature pettiness, so I doubt that he’d call his sister by something other than her name just to get a reaction. 

So if Sherrinford is not Euros, then who are they? 

Possibilities: 

1. Mycroft and Sherlock have ANOTHER sibling and their name is Sherrinford. 

2. Sherrinford is a code name for somebody else. I’ve seen speculation on finalproblem.tumblr.com that Sherrinford is Mary’s code name after she faked her death.

3. Moriarty has a brother and their name is Sherrinford. 

4. Mycroft and Sherlock have a relative and their name is Sherrinford. 

Thank you for joining me this morning. 

#Euros Holmes #Sherrinford #Sherlock s4 #Sherlock s4 spoilers #Spoilers #my own theories

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Also, finalproblem's theories and explanations have been far superior to what I've seen tonight. Sure tonight was canon, but years of Birdy Edwards, Lord Moran, and elephants have been a source of entertainment and superb mental gymnastics for me. This was a great game. http://finalproblem.tumblr.com/

#finalproblem #Sherlock #s4 spoilers #the final problem

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Sherlockian New Year’s Celebration in The Giant Chat of Sumatra!

Don't have New Year's Eve plans? Now you do—it’s our 12th Annual Very Casual New Year’s Eve Party!

As always, we’ll talk, play games, and hang out as we count down to the New Year in London.

The party begins Sunday, December 31, 11:00 pm UTC (London time) / Sunday, December 31, 6:00 pm US Eastern (New York time). [Convert to your time zone.] You can drop in any time—though remember we’re counting down to midnight in London so it’s best to arrive before that!

Everyone’s invited, even if you’ve never joined the chat before. 

We’ll see you in the #giantchat channel of The Giant Chat of Sumatra Discord server! 🥳

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #watchalong #holiday special #holmes for the holidays #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Sherlockian Tails

Sherlock Hound (1984 TV series) double feature

Our favorite incarnation of Sherlock as a talking dog. 🐶 (We don’t need to speak of The Other One.)

We’ll watch and chat live at 8:30 pm US Eastern time (click for your local date/time).

Anyone is welcome to join us, even if you've randomly discovered this post. See you in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat Discord channel!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #sherlock hound #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: 🎅 HoHoHolmes

🎶🎄 Deck the halls with all the Sherlocks, fa la la la la, la la la la! 🎄🎶

Wednesday, December 6 Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle (1968 TV episode) Peter Cushing finishes out his run on this series with a mystery found inside a Christmas goose.

Wednesday, December 13 The Blue Carbuncle (1979 movie) Just when you thought you'd seen all the Soviet-era musical comedy Holmes adaptations, you find out about The Other One.

Wednesday, December 20 Tales from Dickens: A Christmas Carol (1959 TV episode) You know Basil Rathbone from his portrayal of one of the most famous characters in British literature, but now you'll see him… do that. Except with Scrooge this time.

December 24–26: 🎁 Bonus Holmes for the Holidays watchalong marathon! 🎁

Wednesday, December 27 The Great Mouse Detective (1986 movie) It's time for our annual visit with Basil of Baker Street.

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events. We'll be having more special bonus events at the end of the year!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #sherlock holmes 1965 #the blue carbuncle 1979 #a christmas carol 1959 #the great mouse detective #watchalong #holiday special #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Falling Into Something New

We're wrapping up summer and welcoming autumn with a month of watchalongs that haven't been on our schedule before!

All Wednesday watchalong gatherings start at 8:30 pm US Eastern time. (Convert to your local time here.)

Wednesday, September 6 The Speckled Band (1931 movie) Raymond Massey stars as Sherlock Holmes in an adaptation of ACD's story + play.  

Wednesday, September 13 Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet (1968 TV episode) Peter Cushing's version of the detective goes back to the first Holmes case.  

Wednesday, September 20 Science Fiction: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Link (1992 TV episode) Holmes investigates the Piltdown Man hoax—and Arthur Conan Doyle is a suspect.  

Wednesday, September 27 Der Hund von Baskerville (1914 silent film) We'll sneak into spooky season a little early with the first film adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events.

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #the speckled band 1931 #sherlock holmes 1965 #science fiction 1990 #der hund von baskerville 1914 #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: 🎅 HoHoHolmes

The Great Mouse Detective (1986 movie)

It’s time for our annual visit with Basil of Baker Street!

We’ll watch and chat live at 8:30 pm US Eastern time (click for your local date/time).

Anyone is welcome to join us, even if you've randomly discovered this post. See you in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat Discord channel!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #the great mouse detective #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: The Lady Holmeses

This March we’re taking a journey through space, time, and gender stereotypes!

All Wednesday watchalong gatherings start at 8:30 pm US Eastern (aka New York) time. (Convert to your local time here.) And remember: there’s a time change in the US on March 12th!

Wednesday, March 1 The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1996) The Case of the King of Hearts (Season 1, Episode 9) & The Case of King Arthur’s Alibi (Season 4, Episode 12)  

Wednesday, March 8 My Dearly Beloved Detective (1986)  

Wednesday, March 15 Miss Sherlock (2018) Episode 4: The Wakasugi Family Curse  

Wednesday, March 22 Enola Holmes (2020)  

Wednesday, March 29 Bravestarr: Sherlock Holmes in the 23rd Century (1988 TV 2-part episode)  

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events.

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #the adventures of shirley holmes #my dearly beloved detective #miss sherlock #enola holmes #bravestarr #watchalong #click the link above or visit #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat #for the new giant chat invite link

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Sherlockian Tails

Got a mystery to solve? These creatures are on the case! 🐭 🦊 🐶 🐱

All Wednesday watchalong gatherings start at 8:30 pm US Eastern time. (Convert to your local time here—and please note that the US has a time change on November 5th!)

Wednesday, November 8 Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (2010 movie) A mouse detective? Great! 🐭

Wednesday, November 15 Dimension 20: Mice & Murder (Episode 1) This week, our detective is a sly old fox. Literally. 🦊 (Our first improv / TTRPG watchalong!)

Wednesday, November 22 Sherlock Hound (1984 TV series) double feature Our favorite incarnation of Sherlock as a talking dog. 🐶 (We don't need to speak of The Other One.)

Wednesday, November 29 Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (2012 TV series) Holmes is a cat, and she's smarter than most people. 🐱 (Or does that go without saying?)

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events.

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #tom and jerry meet sherlock holmes #mice and murder #dimension 20 #sherlock hound #mikeneko holmes no suiri #watchalong #finalproblem #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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The Sherlockian New Year’s Celebration in The Giant Chat of Sumatra starts NOW!

Don't have New Year's Eve plans? Now you do—it’s our 12th Annual Very Casual New Year’s Eve Party!

As always, we’ll talk, play games, and hang out as we count down to the New Year in London.

The party begins Sunday, December 31, 11:00 pm UTC (London time) / Sunday, December 31, 6:00 pm US Eastern (New York time). [Convert to your time zone.] You can drop in any time—though remember we’re counting down to midnight in London so it’s best to arrive before that!

Everyone’s invited, even if you’ve never joined the chat before. 

We’ll see you in the #giantchat channel of The Giant Chat of Sumatra Discord server! 🥳

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #watchalong #holiday special #holmes for holidays #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: 🎅 HoHoHolmes

The Blue Carbuncle (1979 movie)

Just when you thought you’d seen all the Soviet-era musical comedy Holmes adaptations, you find out about The Other One.

We’ll watch and chat live at 8:30 pm US Eastern time (click for your local date/time).

Anyone is welcome to join us, even if you've randomly discovered this post. See you in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat Discord channel!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #the blue carbuncle 1979 #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Play Silly Games…

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson: The Case of the Luckless Gambler (1980 TV episode)

A boy asks Holmes to find his missing father. 🎰

We’ll watch and chat live at 8:30 pm US Eastern time (click for your local date/time).

Anyone is welcome to join us, even if you've randomly discovered this post. See you in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat Discord channel!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #sherlock holmes and doctor watson #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Spoopy Holmes III

BBC Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville (2012 TV episode)

Here we go again! 🍬🍫🍭 Grab your Halloween candy (or whatever you’d like to eat/drink) and meet us in the chat for our annual Sugar Rush Watchalong.

We'll watch the episode and play the game live at 8:30 pm US Eastern time (click for your local date/time).

Anyone is welcome to join us, even if you've randomly discovered this post. See you in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat Discord channel!

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock bbc #sherlock holmes #the hounds of baskerville #watchalong #holiday special #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat

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Sherlockian Wednesday Watchalongs: Play Silly Games…

…win silly watchalongs. (Isn't that how the saying goes?)

All Wednesday watchalong gatherings start at 8:30 pm US Eastern time. (Convert to your local time here.)

Wednesday, August 2 Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Careless Suffragette (1955 TV episode) One of our favorite silly games makes its watchalong return. 💣  

Wednesday, August 9 Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century: Silver Blaze (1999 TV episode) Who's ready for the Asteroid Belt Grand Prix? 🚀  

Wednesday, August 16 The Adventures of Shirley Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marbles (1998 TV episode) Shirley and Bo race a criminal to find a bag of missing diamonds. 💎  

Wednesday, August 23 3-2-1: Sherlock Holmes (1983 TV episode) It's a game show! With extended segments of actors performing Holmes skits. You know, a totally normal game show! 📺  

Wednesday, August 30 Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson: The Case of the Luckless Gambler (1980 TV episode) A boy asks Holmes to find his missing father. 🎰

ALSO THIS MONTH: There's still one more Sherlockiversary watchalong to go! Join in for The Great Game on August 8th.

Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra’s #giantchat text channel to watch and discuss with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends.

Keep an eye on my #the giant chat of sumatra tag and the calendar for updates on future chat events.

#the giant chat of sumatra #sherlock #bbc sherlock #sherlock holmes #sherlock holmes 1954 #sherlock holmes in the 22nd century #the adventures of shirley holmes #3-2-1 game show #sherlock holmes and doctor watson #watchalong #finalproblem.tumblr.com/chat