The Sherlock Holmes Channel
by Lisa Oldham
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES CHANNEL
4:00 Victorian Trading Spaces
Holmes has a fit when the TS team transforms 221-B
into a replica of a pub. Meanwhile, customers at the
pub love its new "sitting room" decor.
5:00 Baker Street - Children
The Irregulars count to ten; Ernest and Bertram
learn the letter "H"; Oscar Wilde the Grouch
writes a play.
5:30 Martha Hudson Living
Preparing a goose for Christmas dinner; giving your
home that authentic Victorian look; dealing with
difficult tenants.
6:00 Holmes Improvement
Holmes demonstrates how to
remove blemishes (such
as bullet holes) from a wall.
6:30 Men Behaving Badly - Comedy
Hilarity reigns when Professor Moriarty,
Charles Augustus Milverton and Tonga
decide to share living quarters. Tonight:
Tonga wants revenge when Moriarty and
Milverton insult his cooking.
7:00 Sherlockian Idol
Actors compete for the chance to become
the "new" Sherlock Holmes. Candidates must
audition for a tough panel of judges consisting
of Sherlock Holmes experts, British TV critics
and Jeremy Brett fans.
8:00 Holmes Eye for the Watson Guy
Sherlock Holmes makes over his literally
clueless associate, Dr. Watson. Holmes
successfully teaches the doctor how to
be more observant, how to "read" people,
and how to create the perfect disguise.
Then, he turns his unsolved cases over
to Watson and becomes a beekeeper in Sussex.
9:00 Survivor - "Reality" Series
A group of Sherlock Holmes fans must
endure various challenges (such as
sitting through a marathon of Holmes
films starring Matt Frewer) to determine
who's the fittest. Losers are stripped of
their deerstalkers and sent packing. The
last fan remaining is allowed to join
The Baker Street Irregulars.
10:00 Sherlockian Bargain Hunt - Game Show
Contestants buy Holmes-related items at
antique fairs and try to make a profit
by auctioning them off to Sherlockians
(kinda like eBay). Among this week's finds:
a settee once owned by a 2nd cousin of
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Jeremy Brett's
Eton hall pass. Presenter: David Dickensian.
10:30 It's Debatable - Public Affairs
Sherlockians face off over tough
issues. Tonight's topic: "Is House Just
a Rip-off of Sherlock Holmes?"
11:00 Sherlock Holmes: The "Lost" Episodes
"Slocombe Old Place" Holmes investigates
the mystery of a matronly shopclerk's
constantly changing hair color. Mrs.
Slocombe: Mollie Sugden. (Repeat)
12:00 The Detective of Venice - Crime Drama
Shylock Holmes and Dr. Watsonio
track stolen ducats.
1:00 London NW1 6XL - Serial
Aggie helps Sherlock resolve his
intimacy issues. (Viewer
discretion advised.)
2:00 Extreme Sports
Bungee jumping from Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland.
2:30 The Mycroft Holmes Workout
3:00 Movie - Mystery
"The Beekeeper's a Menace" (UK, 1997)
A plucky young woman defends a now-retired
Sherlock Holmes when his Sussex neighbors
complain about his bees. She also helps
Holmes discover who's been stealing honey
from his hives. Holmes: Sean Connery.
Mary Rustle: Nicole Kidman. Winnie the Pooh:
Robbie Coltrane.
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