The Royal, a Yorkshire-based drama, held the attention of Sunday evening TV viewers for nearly ten years. The medical drama, a spin-off from the well-loved show Heartbeat, centred around the happenings at St Aidan’s Royal Free Hospital. The series ran from 2003 to 2011, delivering 87 unforgettable episodes. The drama …
Read More »A double-handed violin bow? Philatelists spot an epic blunder on new Royal Mail…
24 August 2020, 12:54 | Updated: 24 August 2020, 13:12 Sherlock violin stamp. Picture: Royal Mail Newly-issued Royal Mail stamp features a rather uniquely constructed violin bow. Elementary my dear Watson… Stamp artwork and printing is subjected to incredibly high standards of design and scrutiny. However, a virtuosic blunder seems …
Read More »Royal Mail launches Sherlock Holmes stamps that reveal secret storylines under UV light
A new set of high-tech stamps celebrating Sherlock Holmes is being launched by the Royal Mail. The collection will feature images from the award-winning BBC TV series and other stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Six stamps will show iconic characters from the TV show Sherlock, played by Benedict …
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