‘Sherlock’ star may leave UK over ‘posh bashing’

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he is considering leaving Britain because he is fed up with being attacked over his privileged background.

‘Sherlock’ star may leave UK over ‘posh bashing’

The actor, 36, who shot to fame playing Arthur Conan Doyle’s sleuth in the BBC detective drama, was educated at the top private school Harrow.

The War Horse and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star, whose parents were actors, told the Radio Times that “all the posh-bashing that goes on” made him consider moving to the US.

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