Benedict Cumberbatch spotted filming latest scenes for new series of Sherlock April 1, 2013 | by SWNS Reporter

Benedict Cumberbatch arrives at The Daffodil restaurant in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to film scenes for the new series of the BBC TV’s Sherlock drama

TV star Benedict Cumberbatch was today spotted filming the latest scenes for hit show Sherlock.

The stylish actor was seen playing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous character on Suffolk Parade in Cheltenham.

Cumberbatch was joined on set by Amanda Abbington, partner of co-star Martin Freeman, who has recently joined the cast of the BBC1 detective drama.

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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch to perform in Cheltenham Friday, June 22, 2012Gloucestershire Echo

He is joining a line-up of acclaimed actors, including Blackadder favourite Miranda Richardson and Egyptian film star Amr Waked for three separate performances at the July event.

It will see them combining words with music for the shows.

Festival director Meurig Bowen admitted he had been keen to see the two disciplines being brought together.

He said: "Music carries with it so many wonderful and moving stories. It's great to be able to tell these stories in performance alongside the music.

"It's really exciting to know now these three superb, and very different actors will be appearing at the festival."

Benedict Cumberbatch will be reading war poetry at Parabola Arts Centre on July 12 while Miranda Richardson will narrate the story of royal music at Cheltenham Town Hall on July 8.


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