Entertainment : 10 things you didn't know about Sherlock

1. Speedy’s Cafe, the sandwich emporium frequented by Holmes and Watson in the series, is a real café on Gower Street, near Euston – the BBC’s stand-in for 221b Baker Street.
2. Benedict Cumberbatch was the only actor who auditioned for the title role.
3. The pilot and A Study in Pink were filmed one year apart (in 2009 and 2010, respectively).
4. The dog in Hounds of Baskerville was named Whiskey after Mark Gatiss’(Mycroft) own childhood dog.
5. In Japan, there is a comic book based on the series.
6. After series one of Sherlock aired, Steven Spielberg contacted Benedict Cumberbatch’s agent to offer an audition for his film War Horse. 
7. Martin Freeman has a lot of input into John’s wardrobe, including occasionally buying items for John himself. 
8. According to Sue Vertue, several well-known actors have made inquiries about guesting on the series.
9. Benedict Cumberbatch hates Sherlock’s long hair .
10. Benedict Cumberbatch’s preparations for looking the part of Sherlock include intense Bikram yoga sessions, swimming, and no smoking or drinking during filming.