10. The „Sherlock‟Impact
Probably the most popular fictional character
ever
• The Guinness Book of World Records
has consistently listed Sherlock Holmes
as the "most portrayed movie character"
with more than 70 actors playing the
part in over 200 films
15. Societies/ Series
BBC one TV series replaced the Victorian
setting to
the shady and violent present-day London
January 12, 2014 saw 8.8 million
viewers for season finale
This TV series director Mark Gatiss
• Began as a fictional character and ended
up as an
entertainer for millions of viewers