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SHERLOCK - WHAT'S ON TV (UK): Breaking news: Sherlock Holmes has a heart!
Dec 24, 2011
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals what's in store for Sherlock in the new series, which starts on BBC One on New Year's Day...
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman
... Q: Is Sherlock better behaved and more considerate of people's feelings as a result of John's [Watson] influence?
Benedict Cumberbatch: "Without giving too much away, I think there's definitely a level of humanisation to him, but we're still remaining true to this incredible man. He is a calculating, logic machine who finds solutions in the everyday by not being involved in the everyday. There are still many moments where he's being a complete sociopath and low spectrum autistic, in the sense of not understanding or having any idea what empathy is..."
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tonight's Best TV Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
... The Nerdist: Year in Review
9-10 PM BBC AMERICA
Before he crowns the "Nerd of the Year," host Chris Hardwick brings geek pundits including Wil Wheaton, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jonah Ray to discuss everything from Doctor Who to... oh look, more Doctor Who!
MSN TV: Tonight's Picks Saturday, December 24, 2011
... The Nerdist: Year in Review
9:00 PM, BBCAM
Comic and writer Chris Hardwick counts down the year's top nerd moments in pop culture, technology trends and more in this, the first of five scheduled specials based on Hardwick's popular "Nerdist" podcast. Each special will feature panelists from Los Angeles to London and in-between ranging from celebrities to bloggers, comics and other podcasters in a witty roundtable discussion.
HELL ON WHEELS - AMC: MARATHON SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
Hell on Wheels cast includes Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Common, Dominique McElligott, Tom Noonan, Eddie Spears, Ben Esler and Phil Burke.
3:00PM Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Guest stars include Jesse Lipscombe, Gerald Auger, Ian Tracey, Ted Levine, Diego Diablo Del Mar, Robert Moloney, James D. Hopkin, Julian Black Antelope and Chris Ippolito.
4:01PM Immoral Mathematics
Cullen fights for his life as he answers for his actions; Lily struggles to survive in the wilderness; Durant attempts to spin tragedy for political gain.
Guest stars include Diego Diablo Del Mar, Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Ian Tracey, Gerald Auger, Dave Brown, Tefari Thompson and Kassia Warshawski.
5:00PM A New Birth of Freedom
Cullen is diverted in the search of the sergeant; Durant organizes a search party to find Lily Bell.
Guest stars include Duncan Ollerenshaw, Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Ian Tracey, Diego Diablo Del Mar, Dohn Norwood, Robin McLeavy and Chris Ippolito.
6:00PM Jamais Je Ne T'oublierai
Cullen closes in on the sergeant; Durant has a hidden agenda while helping Lily recuperate.
Guest stars include Duncan Ollerenshaw, Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Ian Tracey, Diego Diablo Del Mar, Dohn Norwood, Robin McLeavy, Andrew Moodie, April Telek and Tefari Thompson.
7:00PM Bread and Circuses
Durant's answer to the railroad's financial problems spurs a brawl between Cullen and Elam.
Guest stars include Diego Diablo Del Mar, Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Gerald Auger, Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Robin McLeavy, Wes Studi, Andrew Moodie, Morris Birdyellowhead, James Dugan, Jim Rattai and Randy Birch.
8:00PM Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
Durant attempts to end ongoing negotiations with Cheyenne; Cullen and Elam scramble to prevent bloodshed in town.
Guest stars include Duncan Ollerenshaw, Gerald Auger, Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Stargate Atlantis' Sharon Taylor, James D. Hopkin, Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Robin McLeavy, Diego Diablo Del Mar, Wes Studi and April Telek.
9:00PM Revelations
Cullen must decide how much he is willing to risk; Durant faces financial ruin; Lily confronts the family of her late husband.
Guest stars include Sanctuary's Christopher Heyerdahl, Ian Tracey and Duncan Ollerenshaw.
10:00PM Derailed - NEW Episode!
Cullen and Elam are on a mission of vengeance; Lily struggles to find her place.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tonight's Best TV Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Daily Guide To Notable Shows
... Doctor Who: Best of the Christmas Specials
8-9 PM BBC AMERICA
Because nothing says the holidays like a miraculous being from another realm whose only purpose is to save the world and right wrongs of humanity. Actually, the Doctor does kind of sound like Jesus. Well, except for the "traveling through time in a police box" part.
ONCE UPON A TIME - VIDEO: 'DESPERATE SOULS' SNEAK PEEKS - AIRS JANUARY 8, 2012 AT 8/8C ON ABC
Regina (Lana Parrilla) and Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle) play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma (Jennifer Morrison) runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office against Sidney. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Rumplestiltskin tries to track down the ultimate power source in order to help his son avert the horrors of a meaningless war.
Guest stars include Meghan Ory, Patti Allan, Beverley Elliott, Giancarlo Esposito, Dylan Schmid, Conner Dwelly, Kate Bateman, Mark Gash, Ty Olsson, Brad Dourif, Michael Phenicie, C. Ernst Harth, David-Paul Grove and Gabe Khouth.
"Desperate Souls" was written by Jane Espenson and directed by Michael Waxman.
MSN TV: Tonight's Picks Saturday, December 24, 2011
... Doctor Who
8:00 PM, BBCAM
The new special "Best of the Christmas Specials" features passionate Whovians from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, science fiction and the digital world to share their favorite moments from the popular Christmas episodes from past seasons. Needless to say, it's all part of the huge lead-up to this year's special, airing Dec. 25.
CHUCK - VIDEO: 'CHUCK VS THE BABY' EPISODE TRAILER - AIRS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 AT 8/7C ON NBC
Sarah goes solo on a mission to face up to a haunting secret from her past. She encounters her original handler (Tim DeKay) and fears he might harm those she loves, including her mother (Cheryl Ladd).
Guest stars include Cheryl Ladd, Tim DeKay, Zoli Dora, Khristian Lupo and Tracy Pfau.
JAMES ARNESS - MARSHALL DILLON - ENCORE WESTERNS: MARATHON - MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
Cast includes James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone and Amanda Blake.
Encore Westerns is airing the original half hour black and white episodes of Gunsmoke - titled 'Marshall Dillon' for syndication - beginning January 2 as a 24 HR marathon, and then two episodes in weekday rotation beginning January 3 starting at 6pm. These are uncut episodes without commercials.
Guests stars in the marathon include John Wayne (hosted the pilot episode), John Dehner, Claude Akins, Royal Dano, John Larch, Get Smart's Edward Platt, Keye Luke, Sebastian Cabot, John Carradine, The Virginian's James Drury, Lola Albright, Strother Martin, Perry Mason's William Hopper, Star Trek's DeForest Kelley, Leo Gordon, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s Robert Vaughn, Charles Bronson, Dabbs Greer, The Rifleman's Chuck Connors, Bonanza's Bing Russell, Lancer's Andrew Duggan, Simon Oakland, Raising Hope's Cloris Leachman and Mannix's Mike Connors.
SANCTUARY - SYFY VIDEO: SNEAK PEEK 'SANCTUARY FOR NONE - PART TWO' - AIRS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 AT 10/9C - SEASON FOUR FINALE!
Watch a sneak peek of the next all-new episode of Sanctuary. Friday at 10/9c.
Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals; Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past in the Season 4 finale.
Guest stars include Gil Bellows, Brian Markinson, Jonathon Young, Pascale Hutton and Agam Darshi.