A historical retelling with a striking twist, 55 Days is a new play written by Howard Brenton and directed by Howard Davis, featuring Mark Gatiss in the crucial role of King Charles I, imprisoned and on trial for his life. It tells of the momentous events leading to 30 January 1649, where the king, having been effectively deposed by opponents in parliament led by Oliver Cromwell, was put to death.
Just revealed onstage at the Sherlock Masterclass at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, we can present the three words that describe each episode of the upcoming third series of Sherlock and they are:
RAT, WEDDING and BOW
Look for our full report of the Sherlock Masterclass in the coming days.
In an amendment to the news of July 13, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul McGuigan are no longer attending the Sherlock Masterclass at the Media Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival, due to other commitments.
However, Andrew Scott is instead joining the panel on Friday August 24 2012, alongside Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue.
The news was quietly revealed yesterday by the Edinburgh TV Festival Twitter Account.




