When a typical gaffe has him invading the Beagle and trying to rob Charles Darwin (David Tennant), he learns that his beloved parrot Polly is actually a dodo bird.

Many companies have policies in place to prevent bosses from retaliating against allegations of harassment.

Poison, said Sherlock Holmes curtly, and strode off. One other thing, Lestrade, he added, turning round at the door: ‘Rache,’ is the German for ‘revenge’; so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel. With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him.

He could only hope that taffy blonde with the vanilla ice-cream hide and chocolate eyes was as bored and fidgetsome back in that private compartment.