Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia Q&A | BFI 

I love the chemistry between Irene and Sherlock...

I love how Ben just instantly replies to anyone who mentions Martin, and also that he is not afraid of bringing him up over and over again in the space of ten minutes!

Lara Pulver: (on Irene Adler) She’s a very flawed, damaged, fearful woman and she has this wonderful mask that’s solid, that’s always got her to where she is in life. And then she meets this man, and they see each other. But it’s that he’s flawed as well. It’s a love story between the two. It’s like looking in the mirror, in that sense. Mark Gattis: (on Sherlock and Irene’s love story) What I love about it is it’s so complicated. That’s what’s thrilling about it. She’s gay, he’s not interested in anything apart from brainwork but something happens. It doesn’t actually have to be as mundane as love story. It’s much more interesting than that. Benedict Cumberbatch: (on Sherlock and Irene’s love story) It falls in the vein of you know, classical English romances in a way: the repression of emotion, the idea that it’s there but it’s not. It doesn’t have to be spoken. That’s a great thing to be able to play as an actor so it’s a joy. - cast Q&A on “A Scandal in Belgravia” via the British Film Institute

IRENE NEEDS TO COME BACK IN S4. Scandal in Belgravia es my favorite episode. It just touches you idk, makes you see Sherlock cares for the first time, it makes you see he actually got feelings

Me : "hmm... The volume is really low. Maybe i should wore headphones" Puts on headphones, the crowd clapping for Mrs. Hudson, i'm suddenly deaf o_o

So glad Una Stubbs got recognition for being the best Mrs. Hudson. I love her so much, she's *adorable*. :)

I loved what Mark Gatiss said.He has the perfect understanding of Sherlock!!! It'd be a sin to compare a normal love story to what Sherlock and Irene had.That's a kind of a divine intellectual bond

"Martin, hobbling around in the woods of New Zealand" ahhaahhahahaha!

volume levels are so low! :(

"there is massive female fanbase out there" *female fanbase laughing nervously from their chairs"

That episode was my favourite to date, they really picked the perfect actress for adler, mind blowing. Very well written.

Thats a beautiful description of Irene in the actresses words. And how she describes how Irene and Sherlock SEE each other. Really good interview!

"We had a dashing young Sherlock Holmes..." "Then we fired him..." "THAT'S why Martin was so angry on the first day of work..." XD

benedict: so she's like a sort of mother figure to me on set everyone: oooooohhhh!! haha

Sherlock's a really interesting person: He doesn't care about that Molly loves him, but he's like YOU HURTED MY LANDLADY, PREPARE TO DIE!!!

Everyone's complaining about the volume, while I'm just here not even listening at 100% with headphones

I just love the utter intelligence in that room

I find it adorable that Benedict and Una have such a close relationship c:

As a HUGE fan of the original stories, I just have to express my utter appreciation for this series! BBC has done an amazing job, and I can't wait to see what is coming next!

I love how Ben mentions Martin almost every time he talks :)

I can't watch anymore Benedict videos because I get sad that I'll never meet him! He's such a great actor, he portrays all his characters so perfectly.

Everyone claps so hard for dear Una :P

My wish is that someone would write a romantic comedy for Benedict & Louise because they have wonderful on screen chemistry and it would be nice seeing them play characters who get together. Please forgive the typo in the previous message. I left out the word "be" between to & exactly.

When they were talking about Martin it really touched my heart.

@6:32 At first, I heard Mark said "HE's gay, SHE's not interested.." when it's actually the other way round. LMAO XD

Wonderful episode, absolutely wonderful. The ending actually moved me, and I'm not easily moved at all.

The best episode yet! Bring on series 3!!!

Omg, omg, omg, omg!!! I can't wait!! I love them soooo much. I love how they explain Sherlock sexuality and his relationship with Irene.

Brilliant interview, thanks for sharing that!!!

Ah wow what a rare and wonderful splendor! Someone other than the two of us were actually following along! A pleasant surprise if there ever was one on the Internet of all things, nice to see others taking an interest.

"Your pupils were dilated "

Damn. Benedict is ROCKIN' that lavender polo! Yum.

this was the best episode so far i think. beautiful ending.

I can barely hear it on my speakers, but it's relatively loud on my headphones. So if you're having audio problems, try your headphones.

I can't believe,that this blonde man is my Sherlock ;(

You just made my life. Thank you

I really loved Sherlock and Irene's relationship. It was kind of an intellectual love. But those two will never be 'together' because neither of them are of that temperament, which kind of breaks my heart, because the chemistry was UNBELIEVABLE

next time put the mics ON the actors. Sheesh. Can't hear them hardly at all.

Love it. Thanks for posting.

Yes!! This is amazing! SARAH

Thank you!

@BritishFilmInstitute Thank you for posting this. :-)

It's there but it doesn't have to be spoken. British society in a nutshell.

Oh my God I love them all!!!! Fantastic!!!

Now why can't all her interviews be like that!?!

Thank you for the answer. I was just afraid that no one understands me because I can't remember all the grammar rules. But I'm the best at the subject English in my class. No one understands why I just love this TV show.

Im a huge Johnlock fan, but god damn the chemistry between Irene ans Sherlock is amazing... thats the truth.

WHERE IS MORIARTY !

I like this interview. It kept my interest. And Benedict was really sweet, him talking about Una Stubs like that -3

Can I just say, why was Una not invited onto the stage? She was in this episode too you know.

GIGANTIC.

Oh my gosh, I loved the Sherlock/Mrs. Hudson relationship before, but now I know their in-real-life relationship, it all makes so much sense. alksjdfha the emotions.

I LOVE Sherlock...i may actually cry if we have to wait 11 months for the next series..... Yes...Yes they are very very nice to look at....**drools**

That's exactly how it is here! I told my friend about how awesome Sherlock is, how she should watch it, how fantastic the actors are, and she just gave me a weird look and said "Uhh... Okay, calm down. It's just a TV show." (And your English seems perfect to me by the way!)

I just want to hug all of them

Aww Ben! You are a dashing Sherlock Holmes!

May I just thank both you and textcavation for a wonderful read? A very pleasant way to spend five minutes. Your conversation was fascinating.

"Easy- peasy"? COULD I LOVE HIM ANY MORE?

What highlight does Benedict use?

thanks for replying. i can't believe i didn't recognize her in the belgravia episode. it was just when she swung her hair back in this interview that it struck me as familiar.

Naturally, the episode keeps us in suspense. A good story does. She whips him, gets her phone back, gets him to reveal the code, humiliates him in front of his brother, and if it weren't for his last-minute HUNCH, she'd have gotten away with it. So, yes, Sherlock's intuition (it was a lucky GUESS, not logic) triumphed, along with his rejection of her. But then he rescues her. Out of sentiment or oneupsmanship? It ain't logical reasoning. Why not let the bitch get executed? Sherlock's human. Yay.

thank you! :)

I absolutely agree. No one in my school knows Sherlock and the one friend I told that I'm a fangirl of Benedict Cumberbatch gave me a look like "Are you serious?". There aren't many fans of Sherlock in germany. But it's the best Sherlock Holmes ever!!! (P.S. Sorry if my English isn't very good, I'm german.)

can't wait foe season 2

Happy Birthday Lara!

I found I had to listen through headphones to hear this properly. Too quiet otherwise.

These interviews are neeeveerrr long enough.

I know, I felt a little confused by their relationship, too! But mostly, I couldn't decide what I thought about the end of the episode--whether it showed if Sherlock actually loved her, or what exactly he felt for her. I still am not entirely sure, but I think he did--it was just never spoken or acted upon. Ultimately, it's a lot easier for me to relate to John and Sherlock's relationship, too, rather than Sherlock's with Irene.

ikr!

Yes, Vocal, he sure does. ;) Completely. As I said, "Showing her that she's not [in charge of her feelings] is to rip off ALL of her masks." The ending was brutal and retaliatory. Rescuing her, then, is another act of dominance: the brute becomes the savior. He's still on top. Hence his satisfied smile at the end. He's got her cellphone (which has so many meanings--the plucked rose?), and we don't know what else. "The woman. THE woman." Tossing it in the air and catching it. Brilliant ep.

Perfect people, being perfect

Oh my goodness, I almost missed the spoiler notification! Hiss! Away with thee! *exits*

It's something I always wonder with the show, for example that pose he always seems to have, hands together pressing against his lips, the lack of regard he has for time, holding a conversation with himself; are these moments he's actually running around his mnemonic palace, piecing shreds of evidence together? I think its one of his deceptions, when he looks like hes doing nothing; he's definitely up to something, its like watching a great mentalist at work.

this is my favourite episode why don't people like it?

@VamLoveAndKisses I know the feeling! I haven't been back to college yet, but knowing its attendees, I'm having images of "Believe in Sherlock" posters and debate groups being thrown up all over campus when we resume on Monday.

I'm glad I'm not the only person that had trouble hearing this, genuinely thought I'd gotten really bad ear damage, but no. Just god ol' crappy audio recording.

@KT. Adler is perfect for Sherlock. Listen to the interview w/ Lara's insights into her own character: Irene is flawed, damaged, frightened, wearing a mask--the makeup, the nudity, the mobile phone that can't be "interpreted." Sherlock is the same: the long coat, the scarf, the hair that covers his face, the intellect that pushes out sentiment. "They saw each other," she said. "It was like looking in a mirror." Old cliche' about how women only like the bad guys applies as well to Sherlock.

Can I just say, rewatching this after seeing 'ASIB' is really insightful. Also, is Benedict wearing a velvet purple polo shirt?

I wish Martin was there, or at least heard everything they said about him :)

the volume is exactly the same as the bfi website; I guess that explains it and personally, I think it helps to keep the spoilery as inconspicuous as possible.

YES. It is one of the four major fandoms on Tumblr.

Martin does at least. Benedict mentioned it in an interview. Someone asked about fanfiction and fanart and Ben said something along the lines of "Martin knows more about it that I do. He's like 'look at this Tumblr!',"

She's by far the best Irene Adler!! this is my fav episode.

benedict cumberbatch is my roll model and he made me realize i wanted to become a detective i like horror it doesnt freak me out and i like helping people hunt down bad people or killers and i absoulutly love him hes my person i think about when i think about happinessand i LOVE horror so i think the job fits

"And Martin.. Running around a wood in New Zealand. But he is here in spirit." HAHAH

I'm going to the Q & A in New York on May 2

N'aww, Benny blowing Una a kiss. Bless.

god i almost cried about the mother figure bit about una (:

Did someone somehow adjust the volume of this session? I actually heard it this time.

That was right on my bins…

Okay, I simply must get the uncut UK version of Sherlock because I hate the idea that I've missed out on some important tidbits of information!

BENEDICT IS PERFECT

I was always pretty confused about Irene. I still am... but this helps.

@littleJenTower i read somewhere that he's a redheard, which seems to be the only hair colour where i've not seen any roots show. they put a lot of pale foundation on him in sherlock, which could explain the eyebrows??

I still say they, Sherlock & Irene, did it after he rescued her. His reaction in the window said it all...The Schmuck.

Finaly go to see season 2! I'm in the US and I promised my sister I would not cheat and tourture her by watching it early. I LOVE SHERLOCK!!!!!

A lot people that aren't from NZ or Australia don't know what NZ is for some reason, but these guys (Benedict lmao) do so that's all that matters :D

He already does love her. In the way he loves his other "friends." Which is to say in a way that he won't recognize as loooove, but does treat as loyalty... and need. But he's not and never will be IN love with Molly.

Addendum (second reply)... the show never led us to believe she beat him (at least that's how I read it). However... however... she DID GET to him. In some small way. ;) And that makes the story more interesting than if he had remained coldly deductive throughout. (The "hound" got to him, too. We need to know that he is human.)

wow he looks so different with a beard! amazing