Cumberbatch to play Hamlet on stage Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch will return to the London stage next year in a new production of Hamlet. Entertainment • 26 Mar 14
Cumberbatch to play Hamlet on stage Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch will return to the London stage next year in a new production of Hamlet. Entertainment • 26 Mar 14
Dyer warned about behaviour by EastEnders bosses Danny Dyer has been warned to tone down his laddish side by BBC bosses - but this geezer’s not for changing. Entertainment • 26 Mar 14
Dyer warned about behaviour by EastEnders bosses Danny Dyer has been warned to tone down his laddish side by BBC bosses - but this geezer’s not for changing. Entertainment • 26 Mar 14
Benedict Cumberbatch: "I want a dumb role" Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch insists he really wants to play a "dumb" character. Entertainment • 10 Mar 14
Benedict Cumberbatch: "I want a dumb role" Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch insists he really wants to play a "dumb" character. Entertainment • 10 Mar 14
Cumberbatch is 'irreplaceable' as Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch is irreplaceable on Sherlock, according to the show's creator Mark Gatiss. Entertainment • 08 Mar 14
Cumberbatch is 'irreplaceable' as Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch is irreplaceable on Sherlock, according to the show's creator Mark Gatiss. Entertainment • 08 Mar 14
Cumberbatch: "My weird face is a blessing" Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch says that his "weird face" has become a "blessing". Entertainment • 16 Feb 14
Cumberbatch: "My weird face is a blessing" Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch says that his "weird face" has become a "blessing". Entertainment • 16 Feb 14
Cumberbatch joins Sesame Street Benedict Cumberbatch is the latest in a string of A-Listers who has been invited to join the iconic characters on Sesame Street. Entertainment • 06 Feb 14
Cumberbatch joins Sesame Street Benedict Cumberbatch is the latest in a string of A-Listers who has been invited to join the iconic characters on Sesame Street. Entertainment • 06 Feb 14
Cumberbatch has high hopes for Sherlock Sherlock fans will be relieved to hear Benedict Cumberbatch has said he will continue playing the crime detective as long he is being challenged by the role. Entertainment • 06 Feb 14
Cumberbatch has high hopes for Sherlock Sherlock fans will be relieved to hear Benedict Cumberbatch has said he will continue playing the crime detective as long he is being challenged by the role. Entertainment • 06 Feb 14
Ejiofor learned the violin for 12 Years a Slave Chiwetel Ejiofor learned to play the violin for his role in 12 Years a Slave as it's such a tricky instrument to pretend to play. Entertainment • 26 Jan 14
Ejiofor learned the violin for 12 Years a Slave Chiwetel Ejiofor learned to play the violin for his role in 12 Years a Slave as it's such a tricky instrument to pretend to play. Entertainment • 26 Jan 14
Watch! Cumberbatch turns surfer boi Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch celebrated his win in the Best Detective category at last night's National Television Awards in the UK by taking a rather novel approach with his acceptance speech. Entertainment • 23 Jan 14
Watch! Cumberbatch turns surfer boi Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch celebrated his win in the Best Detective category at last night's National Television Awards in the UK by taking a rather novel approach with his acceptance speech. Entertainment • 23 Jan 14
Cumberbatch almost turned down Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he almost turned down the role of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Entertainment • 17 Jan 14
Cumberbatch almost turned down Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he almost turned down the role of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Entertainment • 17 Jan 14
Cumberbatch interested in directing Benedict Cumberbatch would like to try his hand at directing sometime in the future as he would like to oversee a project from conception to completion. Entertainment • 16 Jan 14
Cumberbatch interested in directing Benedict Cumberbatch would like to try his hand at directing sometime in the future as he would like to oversee a project from conception to completion. Entertainment • 16 Jan 14
Cumberbatch's parents in Sherlock Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he is "so proud" of his parents after they appeared in the first episode of the new series. Entertainment • 02 Jan 14
Cumberbatch's parents in Sherlock Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he is "so proud" of his parents after they appeared in the first episode of the new series. Entertainment • 02 Jan 14
Interview: Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock return Back as the supreme sleuth on BBC One on New Year's Day at 9.00pm, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch talks about what's in store for fans in series three. Entertainment • 31 Dec 13
Interview: Benedict Cumberbatch on Sherlock return Back as the supreme sleuth on BBC One on New Year's Day at 9.00pm, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch talks about what's in store for fans in series three. Entertainment • 31 Dec 13
Sherlock behind the scenes clip released Ahead of the return of Sherlock for a third series tomorrow night, the BBC has released a short behind the scenes video featuring the cast and crew. Entertainment • 31 Dec 13
Sherlock behind the scenes clip released Ahead of the return of Sherlock for a third series tomorrow night, the BBC has released a short behind the scenes video featuring the cast and crew. Entertainment • 31 Dec 13
'Outstanding villain' promised for Sherlock Sherlock’s Steven Moffat has promised that new character Charles Augustus Magnussen is an “outstanding villain” in the series which returns on New Year’s Day on BBC One. Entertainment • 20 Dec 13
'Outstanding villain' promised for Sherlock Sherlock’s Steven Moffat has promised that new character Charles Augustus Magnussen is an “outstanding villain” in the series which returns on New Year’s Day on BBC One. Entertainment • 20 Dec 13
Cumberbatch reveals funny Star Wars audition Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has said that he pretended to be a lightsaber and left messages on director JJ Abrams phone to get a role in Star Wars: Episode 7! Entertainment • 15 Dec 13
Cumberbatch reveals funny Star Wars audition Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has said that he pretended to be a lightsaber and left messages on director JJ Abrams phone to get a role in Star Wars: Episode 7! Entertainment • 15 Dec 13
Cumberbatch found Smaug voice impossible Benedict Cumberbatch found voicing Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug difficult as he 'is a mammal trying to be a reptile'. Entertainment • 11 Dec 13
Cumberbatch found Smaug voice impossible Benedict Cumberbatch found voicing Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug difficult as he 'is a mammal trying to be a reptile'. Entertainment • 11 Dec 13
Sherlock actress broke the rules Sherlock creator Steven Moffat has said that actress Louise Brealey, who plays Molly Hooper, has made them break their own rules. Entertainment • 09 Dec 13
Sherlock actress broke the rules Sherlock creator Steven Moffat has said that actress Louise Brealey, who plays Molly Hooper, has made them break their own rules. Entertainment • 09 Dec 13
Cumberbatch: Sherlock fans are in for a treat Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have ensured fans of BBC drama Sherlock that they are in for a treat with season three. Entertainment • 08 Dec 13
Cumberbatch: Sherlock fans are in for a treat Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have ensured fans of BBC drama Sherlock that they are in for a treat with season three. Entertainment • 08 Dec 13
Cumberbatch proud of Fifth Estate performance Benedict Cumberbath has revealed that he never expected his film The Fifth Estate to be a blockbuster hit. Entertainment • 07 Dec 13
Cumberbatch proud of Fifth Estate performance Benedict Cumberbath has revealed that he never expected his film The Fifth Estate to be a blockbuster hit. Entertainment • 07 Dec 13
J.J. Abrams regrets Khan Star Trek secret J.J. Abrams has admitted he shouldn't have kept Benedict Cumberbatch's casting as villain Khan in the Star Trek sequel a secret. Entertainment • 03 Dec 13
J.J. Abrams regrets Khan Star Trek secret J.J. Abrams has admitted he shouldn't have kept Benedict Cumberbatch's casting as villain Khan in the Star Trek sequel a secret. Entertainment • 03 Dec 13
Cumberbatch interested in comedy roles Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has said he would be interested in trying out some comedy acting and take a step away from serious roles. Entertainment • 28 Nov 13
Cumberbatch interested in comedy roles Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has said he would be interested in trying out some comedy acting and take a step away from serious roles. Entertainment • 28 Nov 13
Watch! New trailer for Sherlock series 3 The last time we saw him, he was plummeting to certain death from a rooftop but a new teaser clip reveals that Sherlock Holmes may be very much alive Entertainment • 24 Nov 13
Watch! New trailer for Sherlock series 3 The last time we saw him, he was plummeting to certain death from a rooftop but a new teaser clip reveals that Sherlock Holmes may be very much alive Entertainment • 24 Nov 13
Pattinson signs on for Cumberbatch film Twilight star Robert Pattinson has signed on to star in Benedict Cumberbatch’s new film, Lost City of Z. Entertainment • 07 Nov 13
Pattinson signs on for Cumberbatch film Twilight star Robert Pattinson has signed on to star in Benedict Cumberbatch’s new film, Lost City of Z. Entertainment • 07 Nov 13
BBC releases new Sherlock photo The BBC has released the first official publicity photography from the eagerly awaited third series of Sherlock. Entertainment • 06 Nov 13
BBC releases new Sherlock photo The BBC has released the first official publicity photography from the eagerly awaited third series of Sherlock. Entertainment • 06 Nov 13
