We still have a year and a half to wait for the return of Sherlock, but at least we now know that it is coming back, and we have a timeline for the next four episodes (including a Christmas special). The BBC released details on Twitter this morning. Here’s all we know.

"Miss me?" #Sherlock, the hit @BBCOne drama, will return for a Special, followed by a series of three new episodes. #221back

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

After the briefest of exiles, #Sherlock will return to face one of his biggest mysteries yet… #221back

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

…why is Moriarty’s face being broadcast on every television in the land? #Sherlock #221back pic.twitter.com/q39RHTrmB0

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

Shooting on the #Sherlock special will begin in January 2015, with the series shooting later next year. #221back

— Sherlock - #221back (@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

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

The Game is on - again! #Sherlock #221back

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

*Dons deerstalker in anticipation* #Sherlock #221back pic.twitter.com/VhFNqIrLSx

— Sherlock - #221back (@BBCOne) July 2, 2014

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