Sherlock Returns!

It's official, the boys of 221b Baker Street are back! Today BBC One announced that their hit television show, Sherlock, will be returning to our screens for a special and three new episodes. Sherlock's return was announced via Twitter at 2:21pm:

"Miss me?" #Sherlock, the hit @BBCOne drama, will return for a Special, followed by a series of three new episodes. #221back
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

After the briefest of exiles, #Sherlock will return to face one of his biggest mysteries yet... #221back
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

...why is Moriarty’s face being broadcast on every television in the land? #Sherlock #221back pic.twitter.com/q39RHTrmB0
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

Shooting on the #Sherlock special will begin in January 2015, with the series shooting later next year. #221back
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

We're ready to unleash the most shocking and surprising series of #Sherlock yet. The only thing is to expect is the unexpected... #221back
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

The Game is on - again! #Sherlock #221back
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

The fact that Sherlock is returning for a fourth series will not shock any fans of the show, but this is the first time dates have been put to the series. Filming starts in January 2015 with the special airing in Christmas 2015. So in short, yes we did miss you Moriarty.. but will still have to wait over a year to see Sherlock Holmes on the case!