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Sherlock: The Blind Banker

Sherlock's idea of a trip to the bank is not quite what Watson was thinking of. Strange ciphers are appearing on walls all over the capital and anyone who sees them is dead within just a few hours. Sherlock and Watson need to decipher the deadly symbols before anyone else ends up becoming a victim.



9/10 (38 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x2
Airdate: Sunday August 01st, 2010
Special Airtime: 08:30 pm


Alternate Airdates:

Russia Sep 25, 2010
NL (KRO) Oct 27, 2010
US (PBS) Oct 31, 2010
SE (SVT1) Feb 06, 2011

Guest Stars
Una StubbsUna Stubbs
As Mrs. Hudson
Recurring
Zoë TelfordZoë Telford
As Sarah
Recurring
Louise BrealeyLouise Brealey
As Molly Hooper
Recurring
Gemma ChanGemma Chan
As Soo Lin Yao
Al WeaverAl Weaver
As Andy Galbraith
Bertie CarvelBertie Carvel
As Seb Wilkes
Daniel Percival (1)Daniel Percival (1)
As Eddie Van Coon
Paul ChequerPaul Chequer
As DI Dimmock
Howard CogginsHoward Coggins
As Brian Lukis
Janice AcquahJanice Acquah
As Museum Director
John MacmillanJohn Macmillan
As Community Officer
Olivia PouletOlivia Poulet
As Amanda
Jacqui ChanJacqui Chan
As Shopkeeper
Sarah LamSarah Lam
As Opera Singer (General Shan)
Gillian ElisaGillian Elisa
As Surgery Receptionist
Stefan PejicStefan Pejic
As Box Office Manager
Philip BenjaminPhilip Benjamin
As German Tourist

Uncredited
Claire CageClaire Cage
voiced Eddie’s Neighbour
Joanna BurnettJoanna Burnett
As Tour Guide
Joe HallJoe Hall
As Homeless Guy
Main Cast
Benedict CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch
As Sherlock Holmes
Martin FreemanMartin Freeman
As Dr John Watson

Recap

At a museum, Soo Lin Yao demonstrates a tea ceremony and how tea pots are aged. Another attendant, Andy Gilbraith comes over and talks to her, and Soo Lin notes that the pots are cracking. Andy asks her out for a drink, but Soo Lin says he wouldn't like her that much. She refuses Andy's invitation and tells him to stop asking...

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Episode Notes
The blue "Chinese cypher" Watson observes in the second to last scene but doesn't tell Holmes about has no connection to Chinese numerology.



Episode Quotes
Sherlock: You took your time.
John: Yeah, I didn't do the shopping.
Sherlock: What? Why not?
John: Because I had a row in the shop with a chip and pin machine.
Sherlock: You had a row with a machine?
John: Sort of. It sat there and I shouted abuse.

John: Is that my computer?
Sherlock: Of course.
John: What?
Sherlock: Mine was in the bedroom.
John: What, and you couldn't be bothered to get up? It's password protected.
Sherlock: In a manner of speaking. Took me less than a minute to guess yours. Not exactly Fort Knox.

Sherlock: I said could you pass me a pen?
John: What, when?
Sherlock: About an hour ago.
John: Didn't notice I'd gone out then?

John: Where are we headed?
Sherlock: I need to ask some advice.
John: What? Sorry?
Sherlock: You heard me perfectly; I'm not saying it again.
John: You need advice.

DI Dimmock: Your friend...
John: Listen, whatever you say, I'm behind you 100%
DI Dimmock: He's an arrogant sod.
John: Well, that was mild. People say a lot worse than that.

Sherlock: I'd stick with the pasta. Don't want to be doing roast pork, not if you're slicing up cadavers.
Molly Hooper: What are you having?
Sherlock: Don't eat when I'm working. Digesting slows me down.

DI Dimmock: Anything else I can do? To assist you, I mean.
Sherlock: Some silence right now would be marvelous.

Sherlock: I need some air. We're going out tonight.
John: Actually, I've got a date.
Sherlock: What?
John: It's where two people who like each other go out and have fun.
Sherlock: That's what I was suggesting.
John: No, it wasn't. At least I hope not.

Sherlock: I need your help.
John: I do have a couple of other things on my mind this evening.
Sherlock: Like what?
John: You are kidding.
Sherlock: What's so important?
John: Sherlock, I'm right in the middle of a date. You want me to chase some killer while I...
Sherlock: What?
John: While I'm trying to get off with Sarah. (Sarah walks up) Hey... ready?

Shan: A book is like a magic garden carried in your pocket.

John: I'm not Sherlock Holmes!
Shan: I don't believe you.
Sherlock: You should, you know. Sherlock Holmes is nothing at all like him. How would you describe me, John? Resourceful? Dynamic? Enigmatic?
John: Late?

Sherlock: We'll just slip off. No need to mention us in your report.
DI Dimmock: Mr. Holmes...
Sherlock: I have high hopes for you, Inspector, a glittering career.
DI Dimmock: If I go where you point me.
Sherlock: Exactly.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorSteven Moffat  |  Mark Gatiss
Executive ProducerSteven Moffat  |  Mark Gatiss  |  Beryl Vertue
ProducerSue Vertue
Production DesignerArwel Wyn Jones
EditorMali Evans
Line ProducerKathy Nettleship
First Assistant DirectorNige Watson
Second Assistant DirectorBen Howard (1)
MusicDavid Arnold  |  Michael Price
Costume DesignerSarah Arthur
Make-upAmy Riley  |  Sarah Ashley-hughes
GripDan Inman
Camera OperatorMark Milsome
Location ManagerPeter Tullo  |  Nicky James
Property MasterNick Thomas
Script SupervisorLlinos Wyn Jones
Production CoordinatorCeri Hughes
Assistant EditorLee Bhogal
Post Production SupervisorSam Lucas
Supervising Sound EditorDoug Sinclair (2)
GafferLlyr Evans
On-Line EditorScott Hinchcliffe
Director of PhotographySteve Lawes
StuntsWillie Ramsay  |  Nrinder Dhudwar  |  Mark Archer  |  James Embree  |  Marcus Shakesheff
Stunt CoordinatorLee Sheward  |  Andreas Petrides  |  Marc Cass
Art DirectorDafydd Shurmer
Based On The Works OfSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dubbing MixerAlan Snelling
Sound RecordistRichard Dyer
Costume SupervisorCeri Walford
Boom OperatorJohn Hagenstede
Production AccountantElizabeth Walker
Clapper LoaderEmma Friend  |  Chris Williams (4)
PropsJulia Challis  |  Dewi Thomas
Camera AssistantClare Connor
Sound AssistantGlyn Hamer
Wardrobe AssistantLouise Martin
Best BoyPaul Jarvis
Special Effects SupervisorDanny Hargreaves
ColoristKevin Horsewood
Focus PullerMartin Scanlan  |  James Scott (2)
Casting DirectorKate Rhodes James
Sound Effects EditorJeremy Child (2)
Production BuyerSue Jackson Potter
Standby Art DirectorTom Pearce
Executive Producer For BBCBethan Jones
Production TeamJanine H. Jones  |  Harry Bunch
3rd Assistant DirectorBarry Phillips
Hair & Make-up DesignClaire Pritchard
 

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