In BBC’s Sherlock, Kitty Riley works for the newspaper The Sun.
Kitty is a journalist who approaches Sherlock during “The Great Game,” the first series finale. Her work represents the press attention surrounding Sherlock’s unusual investigations and his growing public reputation.
The Sun is a real British newspaper, but the programme uses it as part of the fictionalised contemporary London surrounding 221B Baker Street. Kitty’s employer is a detail from the episode rather than a major plot point, which makes it easy to confuse with other national newspapers.
“The Great Game” contains several connected cases arranged by Moriarty, including the missing aircraft passenger and the coded messages that draw Sherlock into a contest with his adversary. The title refers both to the criminal game and to the Holmes tradition.