Pictured is a poster of the BBC show "Sherlock". [Photo: movie.douban.com]

It has been revealed that filming for the next series of Sherlock will begin next year.

Co-creator Stephen Moffat confirmed the news while speaking at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards winners' press conference.

Sherlock won the public voted Radio Times Audience Award during Sunday's BAFTA awards.

Moffat said that filming for the BBC show will begin in spring of next year and promises that the upcoming series will be the most exciting yet. He told the press that it will represent an emotional upheaval and leave fans desperate for series five.

For those fans unable to wait until next year, there will be a one off special featuring Bennedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman which will air later on this year. The ninety minute Victorian special will be completely separate from the series.