BBC Boss Reveals Making Sherlock Was A Big 'Risk' (E.)

The creators did not expect the series to be so successful...

BBC Drama boss Ben Stephenson has admitted that creating Sherlock was a big risk for the BBC. It was not certain whether or not everyone would like the show, but it has now become a worldwide hit.

Sherlock has been a huge hit here in the UK and over in America, with thousands of fans following the story line of the popular great detective, as played by Benedict Cumberbatch.

However, the BBC's controller of drama commissioning, Ben Stephenson, has admitted that he initially thought the series would be a huge "risk", especially with international audiences outside of the UK.

He recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the series, saying: "In my opinion, if you take risks with stories and writers, you will actually drive big audiences.

"For example, the tone of Sherlock only works on the BBC in this country. The risk we took with that tone drove the success of it internationally."

We are all very glad he took this risk, as now Sherlock is loved all over the world.

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