2012 – Crime Thriller Awards
(BBC Sherlock takes away three prizes!)
The 21st century has seen a rapid increase in the
revival of past hypes – James Bond, for example, but more notably that of Sherlock
Holmes. With several new on screen versions as well as many new books by ardent
admirers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle bursting into life and vying with their
peers, it seems that in the realm of criminology only Sherlock Holmes can fit
the bill, even in the 21st century.
At this year’s Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards, ‘Sherlock’
triumphed with the lead actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, his supporting actor,
Martin Freeman and the series itself each taking away a dagger. The most
successful program of the day, it now adds the three trophies to its many other
awards – including a trio of Baftas. For Sherlock fans everywhere, it reflects
the efforts of Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat in creating a show abundant with
the essence of Doyle’s original work, yet scintillating with originality and
new ideas. Were Conan Doyle here today, there is no doubt that he would be
amazed to find his work still such an active part of the world today – in fact
as a whole industry, developing and refreshing – and there is little argument,
too, that he would not be proud of the work of Team Sherlock, BBC. Well done,
Team Sherlock!
