Steven Moffat on ‘Sherlock’ special; how long series can go

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “Sherlock” fans have grown familiar with the waiting game between TV seasons, but they may be encouraged that show-runner Steven Moffat says he could see it “going on for a long while.” Speaking to TV critics Saturday at a bi-annual panel, Moffat said he and co-executive producer, Mark Gatiss, are game to keep going. “We’ve never said it’s a Christmas special,” said Moffat’s wife and “Sherlock” producer Sue Vertue. We’re not making this up.” “I think we are working very hard on it to not frustrate the fans who know it’s on BBC and want to see it,” added PBS’ Masterpiece Chief Rebecca Eaton. “We never bothered explaining what they were doing in modern London, so why bother explaining what they’re doing in Victorian London, when that’s where they’re supposed to be?” Moffat also commented on the British government potentially yanking public funding from the BBC.