I joined the PBS and the Guardian chats with Mofftiss today. The first one was a bit slow, alsways waiting for Moffat to answer before the next question appeared. Good questions, interesting or funny answers and things I wanted to comment on:

Natasha: How many series of Sherlock would you like to do?

Steven Moffat: 167. Oh, who knows. Mark and I are probably up for doing it forever, but we're not the main deal. But it's occasional, short-run status will probably extend its life. For myself and Mark, we could never be tired of Sherlock Holmes.

Interesting, that's about half as much as Gatiss said recently (I'd link you, but I can't remember where I read it :o/).

Who is your favorite villain from Series 2?
The Hound
 ( 3% )
Irene Adler
 ( 13% )
Moriarty
 ( 85% )

MasterpieceModerator: Moriarty wins. Obviously.

Obviously. Aw, I'm so proud of you, baby!

Vicky Park.: Steven, what is it that you admire about Mark and Steven Thompson's writing? And how easy was it to work all three into the script?

Steven Moffat: I think Mark has an incredible grasp of the gothic and the scary, but such glee in them that he never forgets to make it FUN. His love of the grotesque makes the grotesque weirdly attractive. Steve has a HUGE MATHEMATICAL BRAIN, which can scare Mark and me, but I like his humourous character stuff most of all - effortless jokes that makes you laugh before you've noticed them. But they're both BRILLIANT writers is the main thing - best of the best.

I like this question! Also, I had a Thompson appreciation post planned, because after all my worrying I finally see that he's actually pretty good.

Audrey: Did you ever write yourselves into a hole in season 2 and go, "How can we get ourselves out of this one?"

Steven Moffat: No. Because we dug the hole, based on hole plans, and a number of hole meetings, and with approval from the Hole Committee. MInd you, Baskerville is a sod to make sense of. Thanks, Sir Arthur!!


Mharielle: Describe in one word the story of how Sherlock faked his death.

Steven Moffat: Cleverly.


DeJune H.: What are the chances of Moriarty coming back from the dead? Andrew Scott has been amazing in the role.

Steven Moffat: Did you SEE all that blood???
    
DeJune H.: We also saw ALL THAT BLOOD coming out of Sherlock's head too. LOL!


Vicky P.: Mycroft is a very complex character. Will we see much more of him?

Steven Moffat: Yes, there's an upcoming shower scene. Mark's going to the gym already. Other than that, yes, we love Mycroft. Became a much bigger, more important than we expected, especially in Scandal. Somehow - for me, anyway - he's the key to Sherlock. Imagining that past, those boys, that home....


Dasha: Mr Moffat, will there be Col. Sebastian Moran in the 3rd season of 'Sherlock'? So many fans want to see this character and the relationships between Moran and Moriarty (as flashback maybe). What actor could play him? What do you think about the fan version - Michael Fassbender as Sebastian Moran?

Steven Moffat: Not telling you.

YES! OMG, thank you for asking this, Dasha! And damn you, Moffat! But *sigh*, we've probably already seen Moran, so it won't be Michael Fassbender. Which isn't that bad, since it's unlikely to change anything about the Moriarty-Moran relationship (which wouldn't be anything like I want to see it anyway *sadface*).

Jas: Do you secretly enjoy winding up all the fans?

Steven Moffat: Secretly?

Seriously, secretly?!

Robin: Will Molly show up more? Her character growth has been wonderful.

Steven Moffat: Oh we love Molly. Molly will be back

:oD

Jessica: What do you think is the best way to heal Post-Reichenbach-Depression?

Steven Moffat: Doctor Who.

Well, I'd try to use that against my PRD, but it's not much use when I have to wait for that too!

Ilya: Many fans are very interested in one question. Is there any some sort of love between Sherlock and John?

Tilly: Of course they love each other! How could they go through all their adventures and not love each other? There's all kinds of love.

Steven Moffat: They love each other very much. The whole story is that, always has been - these two unshakeable friends who complete each other, and redeem each other. It's a story over a century old, and we show no sign of getting tired of it, and why should we? Some people want that love to be, well, more romantic, and good luck to them. Everyone should enjoy the show the way they want to and all interpretations are equally valid - I'm only a writer. Personally, I thought Charlie's Angels all lived in the same jacuzzi - I was happyl


Rory: Did you think about making a few hints in Sherlock about Doctor Who, or other way round?

Steven Moffat: Oh, there's quite a few if you know where to look.

Now I wonder if it's just my bad memory or if I didn't know where to look. I doubt it's the TARDIS in the background in 2x02, because that wasn't actually a TARDIS.

Leslie: Did Irene Adler live at the former "Upstairs Downstairs" house -- #44 Eaton Place?

Steven Moffat: Erm. I don't know, sorry. Tell you what, though. Some of the interior scenes were shot in the same house as Blink!! Ooh, new nerd fact!! Internet, brace yourself!


Allie: Is there any significance of the ring on Mycroft's right hand?

Steven Moffat: It has a concealed laser. Probably.


Hanna: Benedict is an otter, Martin is a hedgehog. What animal do you think Mark Gatiss is? What animal are you?

Steven Moffat: Mark is a creature previously unknown to science. I'm a Grump. The only one in the world - or maybe all the others just fell out with me.


Maria...rty: Do you have any more location nerd facts?

Steven Moffat: No. That was it. Sorry.

Dammit, before that I asked 3 questions and then the one that gets posted gets no answer. D:

Shawna: Have you worked out how senseless John is going to throttle Sherlock when he discovers he's not dead?

Steven Moffat: Wait and see.


Ruby: Aside from Moriarty, who is your personal favorite canon criminal?

Steven Moffat: This villain I'm pointing at now, in my series 3 story document. That one right there. LOVE that one. Oooh!!

The second chat went faster, was more like a chat: There were more questions and comments posted with less waiting for the answers. There were some repeated/similar questions, also answers. I asked a Molly question (how she dealt with finding out that Jim was a criminal mastermind [because that has to has an effect on you], that I was disappointed we didn't get to see that and if they even thought about what her reaction would be), but it wasn't posted. :o(

Steven Moffat: Hello

Mark Gatiss: You! The second most dangerous man in London!

Steven Moffat: You! Previously unknown to science!!

And this is where I noticed that Steven Moffat and Sebastian Moran have the same initials.
Also, reference to previous chat, hahaha!

Comment From Mary Hi Mark and Steven! Will you consider making a Sherlock convention, if it's possible?

Steven Moffat: A convention? The screenings have FELT like conventions.

So, um, that doesn't look too good :o(. But I want one! And then I'd go dressed as Touriarty, heee.

Comment From Andy I've heard a theory on how Sherlock faked his death involving anti-gravity, a cat, and buttered toast. Shall we expect the solution to be any more plausible?

Steven Moffat: No.

Comment From Emmy I have a theory on how Sherlock faked his death regarding the packets of crisps still in his pockets. Plausible?

Steven Moffat: Yes, that's it, you've got it.

Heh, Reichencrack theories. They continued a bit after this. Bit worrying, though, that we shouldnt expect the solution to be more plausible than anti-gravity, a cat and buttered toast. :oP

Comment From Pamela Will John ever get married? Or is he married to his work/Sherlock now?

Mark Gatiss: John is married to his wok. he's a big fan of Chinese food.


Comment From Melanie Have you guys ever thought about having John and Molly date?

Steven Moffat: I'm not sure Molly is able to retain John in her memory any time she breaks eye contact with him. Like the Silence in Doctor Who

Heh. But also awww :o((.

Comment From Laura The comedy moments in Sherlock are fantastic... what's your favourite quip or moment so far?
    
Steven Moffat: Power complex from Scandal. But actually, that was Mark's idea.

Mark Gatiss: I really love the bit in 'Reichenbach' when the judge warns Sherlock to keep his mouth shut and Benedict just takes a deep breath and there's a hard cut to him going to the cells!

I love those too, hehe. God, the cut with the power complex, seriously! XD ♥

Comment From Kristina What do you think of the Believe In Sherlock campaign the fans started back in January?

Steven Moffat: Best viral marketing campaign ever. And beyond thrilling for us.

Mark Gatiss: Astonishing! We've been overwhelmed by the huge love for the show all across the world.

Yay! And that reminds me that I have to print some posters with tear-off bits - one week until Reichenbach aires in Germany!

Comment From Claire Your tumblr fans want to know if we'll get to meet Sebastian Moran next season?

Steven Moffat: Well they'll have to WATCH won't they?

Mark Gatiss: We'll see. Obviously. 'The Empty House' is a good starting point...

Hey, it's not just Tumblr fans! Hmpf, they're always trying to make things about them. Can you tell that, despite having a Tumblr, I'm not considering myself one of these people?


And asked for some final thoughts:

Mark Gatiss: Yes. As a nice surprise for our US fans, I can exclusively reveal that Sherlock faked his death by

Mark Gatiss: Oh God! We're out of time!

Steven Moffat: And yes, please vote for us in the YouTube thing. Cos if we lose we'll be too upset to make any more. And I'll axe Doctor Who as well. And shoot Santa Claus and some puppies.