Sherlock creator Mark Gatiss On Screenwriting

The Sherlock creator + writer on the mystique of screenwriting, researching period pieces and making comedy work with drama.

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[popskiptea]

Gatiss seems like a genuinely nice guy. Great writer.

[halyketarrant]

I’m in love with his voice, I’m in love with his characters - Mycroft will always be in my heart - I’m in love with his acting, I’m in love with him 🖤

[emiliarobson]

This man is truly the most genuine, lovely man I’ve ever had the good fortune of meeting.

[JoyKnowles]

I love how the characters outside of Sherlock and Watson are developed into whole people in the series. In the books, most of them are given passing and slight page time. Mycroft, Mrs. Hudson, Mary (so disappointed she was killed), and Molly (new just for the series) have become some of my favorites. The series would not be even close to wonderful without them. Please write more! Begging begins...

[harrysecombegroupie]

Although I was terribly disappointed with his writing in series 4 of Sherlock, I still admire and respect him for his earlier work on the show and his other projects. He's achieved such an extraordinarily rare and enviable position in the industry: how many people get to write *and* act in their own pet project that becomes a massive international hit? He's also getting better and better as an actor - I thought his performance in London Spy was outstanding. So, even if I can never forgive him for the atrocities that were The Six Thatchers and The Final Problem, Mark Gatiss is still a class act and a role model for me!

[elizaheathen]

love his advice about writing -- seems so simple, yet it's so true

[ElizabethCarterMedia]

An Adventure in Space and Time was brilliant. Mark was one of the main reasons I studied Media back at College and University. "Well if Mark Gatiss can write Scripts, then why can't I?" haha

[shirleynitka]

since we are all on a break waiting for more Sherlock, please put pen to paper & think of all of the new scenarios of where he can go when you finally get to do it again. Your passion makes great entertainment for us all. Tick tock.

[joshglynn]

Will there be a series 5? The end of series 4 very much felt like the very end of sherlock :(

[chisciotte]

Sherlock season 4 was simply magnificent and perfect. Can't wait for season 5!

[slicksalmon]

He looks so much different with a light beard. I wouldn't have recognized him. He's always Mycroft in my heart...or Stephen Gardiner.

[soddof]

I think Arthur Conan Doyle's estate may take issue with the title...

[katiel.]

If someone wrote a script for Sherlock series 5, how would you submit it to you?

[erickuizenga]

Dear mark, if anyone should follow Peter up in playing the doctor, it should be Eddie Redmayne. like if you agree. Sincerely a long time fan. Nice video BAFTA.

[amaeliss]

Guys. Either he's wearing his husband's jacket. Or Ian has worn his several times. Either way? Precious

[JohnSmith-ojfh]

Gatiss: Actor, Adapter, Amazing, but he is not the creator.

[littleripper]

If you want to improve you need to find a way to get ton of feedback so you can improve.

[crsmyth]

He is decent but I dont know who was in charge but someone f**ked that show up. It started off good and then just devolved quickly