Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke interview (Part2)

Continuation of the interview

[@DarkSky99]

The interviewer says “in 30 years” people will still be watching and loving them and they were absolutely right! I’m writing this in 2023, about 30 years after this interview and I have just been watching the entire series start to finish! They hold up marvelously well! What an incredible actor Jeremy Brett was! 🎩

[@LadyAxe13]

I was thinking the EXACT same thing when they said that!

[@stevenzeluck]

I"ll say. He is missed and so Hardwicke.

[@PriscillaMGray]

Agreed. I just watched the whole series and I'm going to watch it again with my daughter. There can be no better Sherlock Holmes than Jeremy Brett's and Watson is also superb.

[@itsjustmekinsey]

currently binging the entire series in August 23 x

[@colinleat8309]

Exactly! I just re-watched the entire series again this week for the umpteenth time. I'll keep re-watching for years to come! 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦

[@lucu01]

and here we are, more than thirty years on - marvelous acting duo

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

I recently discovered Jeremy. I absolutely love him! Wish I could have known him

[@dsn1803]

...indeed best Holmes and Watson ever, if any person fulfill mine visualization of Holmes it is Jeremy Brett.

[@AudieHolland]

It's no secret that Brett was bisexual. It's funny if you see the Brett-Hardwicke tv-movie "The Master Blackmailer" they apparently decided to make this the "Sherlock Holmes out of the closet" episode. The story is about a gay society man being blackmailed among others but it could also show the Holmes-Watson relation in a different way. There are several hints but at one point in the movie, Holmes even says: "Dr. Watson is my friend and partner!" The gayest Holmes episode! :-)

[@SuperStrik9]

Only Jeremy Brett could pull off that scarf. Dude was a fucking rockstar.

[@iriszimbicka858]

Jeremy had such a charisma that broke through time and space. It is saddening that both Jeremy and Edward are no longer with us. May their souls rest in peace...

[@joemuir2575]

😢

[@valeryshampootveye1615]

2021 and Jeremy is still the best Holmes.Forever in our hearts.

[@Cenobite1991]

Jeremy Brett: 3rd November 1933 - 12th September 1995. Edward Hardwicke: 7th August 1932 - 16th May 2011. They will be missed!!!

[@TheOlesarge]

30 years later the show still holds up to any other Holmes media and any other detective show. What an amazing, and brilliant series these folks put together.

[@davedogge2280]

ITV and all those involve did a terrific job, no one has really attempted to surpass it. There are pieces that state that the Russian early 80s version of Sherlock Holmes was better than the ITV effort (actor Vasily Livanov) but it's hard to tell given it's non-English.

[@leguman3780]

Twas the golden era of British TV

[@make-believeworld]

jeremy is so damn adorable. it's hard not to smile when he smiles. charming. and edward looks like my dad

[@davidhealy9792]

Jeremy Brett was born for the role of Sherlock Holmes...brilliant...RIP..

[@stevemorse108]

What classy and charming men.

[@kamwrites]

They were right. Pushing 30 years, and this series is still the definitive version.

[@soniavadnjal7553]

A Classic for all time!

[@NickRowsell]

Superb production and commitment from all concerned ... bravo

[@Gribbo9999]

Yep and here we are 40 years later.

[@chislehurstbat]

indeed it's 2024@@Gribbo9999

[@andreacripps739]

I'm intoxicated by Jeremy Brett..his charisma, voice, he should have lived forever x

[@pearlgee5970]

You’re not alone! I’m in love with him still!❤😊

[@phoebespray]

As am I, even tho he died 5 years before I was born 👀

[@comets00]

R.I.P to both of them, best holmes and watson there was

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Depends on your age, I think. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce certainly were also exceptional.

[@MetallicAGirl14]

@@Hithere-ek4qt I mean I’m 16 and I think that Jeremy, David and Edward are the one and only both Watsons were exceptional idk what that means age wise 😂

[@ggargamella6776]

I think you are both right, Jeremy Brett as Holmes he is fantastic,but Basil Ratbone also.. was great...Different times,different styles... But they both are wonderful as Holmes If i should decide who Is the one i prefer...i would go for Jeremy:)) P.s: Sorry for my english ,but i m italian...i hope you understood :))

[@comets00]

@@ggargamella6776 perfect english

[@davedogge2280]

they did it. they portrayed the definitive version, surpassed Basil Rathbone even

[@Julia-2709]

Jeremy Brett was so excellent as Sherlock Holmes can't read the original stories anymore without seeing him, and David Burke and Edward Hardwicke were so amazing as Watson . I don't think anything can beat the Granada series, it had amazing actors, it was for the most part very close to the original stories and just everything.I also love the Holmes adaptions that are modern and take more leaps with the character like elementary And Sherlock but Granada will always be my favourite.

[@nzfalcon6578]

yes i agree he played the part so well as Sherlock Holmes but for me David Burke was the better of the two Watsons ,fantastic acting as well ,theres just something about the stories that encapsulates you ,i guess its the time of the horse and carriages , the oil lamp lighting the nights with shifty shadows on the walls etc

[@thelonetraveller]

To me, Jeremy Brett is _the_ Holmes but I can't possibly say who's the better Watson. I really like David Burke and Edward Hardwicke, they both make the part their own.

[@tempusfugit7127]

Jeremy Brett is so handsome in real life but , because of his amazing acting skills , as Holmes he creates an image of obsessive insular rejection with regard to mankind's ability to love or show affection . Enigmatic , unreachable and rather severe as Holmes and really quite brilliant in Rebecca because he scared me witless when I was young . Sad loss at such a young age .

[@GURUGOLDBERG]

Jeremy Brett had a wonderful speaking voice. I could listen to him all day!

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

Jeremy was so handsome and engaging. I never get tired of watching these episodes.

[@michellecollins-betz9724]

“And this miracle occurred” classic line from Jeremy Brett ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘💋💋💋💋 they had brilliant chemistry on and off set. Best friend Sherlock Holmes could have Jeremy Brett said. What a jem

[@kamwrites]

So good to see Brett relaxed like this. There are interviews when he's either coming into or going out of a more manic state. His mental affliction is well documented, though unintentionally. Love this man, and how he fought each battle.

[@shuchitanautiyal7712]

Jeremy Brett is a legend and no one can copy him, the way he gave birth t o actual Sherlock its immense and so real

[@ninawenz4241]

So sweet what they're saying about each other! It's true what they're saying about it being viewed 30 years later!!

[@yagatigawa6856]

2020 ! Jeremy is the best holmes !

[@visitvivek]

I am watching Sherlock Holmes series on NetFlix for last 4 days continuously. But not even for a single moment I found it boring. I have read the complete Sherlock Holmes for at least 5 times, still watching the series was really a great experience. And all of this because of Jeremy and Edward\David. I think the only other audio-vidual experience which came so near to the original novel was The Godfather saga. I cannot imagine any other actor than Jeremy as Sherlock Holmes.

[@davidfyandlejr]

I recently learned of Mr. Brett's death this week - 15 years later-and was heartbroken. I mourn the death of this great artist, the only 'Sherlock' which I can ever appreciate, but I celebrate his life and work. Dave1955

[@hjd832]

The consummate Holmes. A very beautiful man , with a lovely voice & manner. 😊

[@ADani-ez1ru]

Pure class and a extremely talented man, RIP

[@oldiesfreek]

And 30 years later, it's become a classic!

[@Quackamagooska]

I just started watching the new series Sherlock. As brilliant as it is, Brett will always be the gold standard of Holmesian acting.

[@ssm840]

not to sound rude,but this new series featuring benedict cumberbatch was pretty awful for the most part.

[@Quackamagooska]

@@ssm840 Too late.

[@martinaputnik5853]

best sherlock ever!

[@rathnayakeprasanna1536]

Basil rathbone is the best

[@richardclaus4751]

We are American, retired, it is 2021 and we are still enjoy Brett and Hardwicke as Holmes and Watson. We love their take.

[@soumeneconomics]

Jeremy is handsome and charming...

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

Thank you, Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke !

[@yogurtandbananas4552]

It went well...jeremy brett was amazing i blush just by looking a him...handsome,classy...simply amazing.

[@demboys18]

Ah, man, it's always a joy to watch these two on screen. They are picture perfect Holmes and Watson, and it's a joy to watch them work. Much love from the U.S. of A.

[@rjc071]

Both are magnificent! Both are sorely missed!

[@naomihobbit2758]

For me Jeremy was Holmes in every way!!! Both fantastic actors

[@brettishgal]

could listen to that voice all day it's just darling....... they both come across as very respectful towards each other.

[@anubisthedog2]

30+ years later still watching

[@soniavadnjal7553]

It's timeless!

[@grady876876]

Much like Sherlock who always knew it was the small details that were the most significant, Jeremy captured that singular trait. That's why we will be able to watch these episodes for years and find something new every time.

[@videocurios]

Wonderful Jeremy Brett there will never be a Holmes like him

[@babajaga39]

thanks for agreeing. brett is also my fave, and only for holmes-series, but also for his all-acting talent. he had the voice, the looks and the grace... I can't believe he is not with us.

[@Kaiji700M]

best sherlock holmes ever

[@antonyirvine9338]

Jeremy Brett was an original with style and flare and created the best Holmes to date.

[@manjulamn186]

I love Brett's voice. I have read the complete works on Sherlock homes. I remember all of them. Great connon Doyle.

[@van76]

Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke are Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. They are and will always be a hard act follow.

[@HushhhPaw]

I loved it when Jeremy called Edward a miracle

[@spitfireJEJ]

Brilliant actors both and charming men. RIP Jeremy.

[@RenegadeTimes]

Gracious wonderful men. I adored their work. We see little of such excellence today.

[@kitthearty]

A great series. Not one bad episode. I like all the different Sherlock and Watson series and actors. The stories are so good. Each "pair" makes them unique.

[@mgsa5722]

Brett is d original best portrayed Holmes just like Connery is Bond, everlasting impression

[@idontcare7340]

It's 2022 and I'm part of the newer generation. He's right about it holding up 30 years later and in the years to come. I'm a huge fan of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke/David Burke.

[@sidar-nw6lg]

من باشما هم عقیده ام❤

[@kingbilgames]

@teamdoa I agree. I actually consider Burke and Hardwicke as equally the best Watson. When I say who my favourite Watson is I just say ''The Granada Watson''. Burke suggested Hardwicke himself and it was a great choice as they both look similar and they both gave thoughtful performances.

[@simonlunt353]

I still think Jeremy Brett was the best Sherlock love watching all of the series we miss you sir

[@ladygreenlife]

Can we campaign and gather signatures so Warner Brothers releases Jeremy Brett original sound track singing in "My Fair Lady" ?

[@Fifury161]

He didn't sing the high notes though!

[@TucsonBillD]

Actually, Jeremy admitted that he, like Audrey Hepburn, was completely overdubbed by another singer.

[@melissabarrett9750]

@@Fifury161 What high notes?

[@paulaproffitt779]

Nice interview. Jeremy Brett became Sherlock Holmes - his absolute study of the character shows in each performance. Please keep in mind however the language of the day...'partner' and 'intimate friend' - both phrases used in the orginal stories did not mean what our society tends to lean toward today. Another phrase used in the stories/books is "knocked up", which simply meant a knock at the door woke them from sleep!

[@lorraineclark4413]

I love Basil but NOBODY was even close to Jeremy, the PERFECT Holmes. And Hardwick's Watson redeems the character, who was really done a disservice by the bumbling fool portrayed by Nigel Bruce.

[@paulecrosby2006]

These two were The best Holmes nd Watson ever...

[@laurakiddy2170]

Rip Jeremy brett no one would beat u ur the best sherlock homes ever no one will ever forget u

[@colinleat8309]

Exactly! I keep re-watching over and over again. Their THE consummate Holmes and Watson! 🤘😁🖖🇨🇦❤️

[@Teckno77]

Feeling the love for the series here, nice to see :-) brilliant series, brilliant actors.

[@bascxx2]

For me Jeremy is best Sherlock ever . True portrayal. Benedict comes in a distant second .

[@garryferrington811]

Loved Jeremy Brett. Never saw Cumberbatch, don't care if I ever do.

[@irbennett]

@@garryferrington811 Benedict will be heartbroken, he so wanted your approval. He was just saying the other day...........

[@dennisbrock3397]

An amazing series. It was and is perfect!!!!

[@merin797]

30 years, indeed, and well on into the future...!🌸Bless them both.

[@sefrayne110]

I am lucky to have met both of these gentlemen - they even wrote to me.

[@soniavadnjal7553]

You lucky thing!

[@littlerose3159]

So lucky

[@pinterest9302]

Same.same

[@sidar-nw6lg]

😮😮😮😢😢😢خوش بحالت

[@neptunestardust]

absolutely lucky

[@benisaten]

Absolutely first class Actos. I love both of them, Brett will always be the best Holmes. Thank you for great memories. Cheers from 🇨🇦.

[@yamilanataliamir]

2023 and Jeremy is still the best Holmes.

[@TheRealVolk]

A wonderful pair of fellows. 🐾

[@arielmcgillacuddy6640]

I’ve just fallen in love with this series! It’s classic. ❤️

[@WolfieRich1]

Has anyone noticed, Brett's facial movements are very similar to those he puts on as Holmes, even when he talks regularly?

[@Fergegys]

Jeremy Brett is the definitive Holmes. There isn't even a close second.

[@grady876876]

Sherlock was a complicated man that needed a diverse and completely committed actor to portray him. No one will ever resonate this character as well as Jeremy. He will stand alone as the best ever.

[@boogaloo20]

Simply the best

[@librarianlovesrick]

I went to see on Dec 26 and I loved it - I'm willing to see whatever interpretations others have manily because I'm such a fanatic for Sherlock Holmes - Still, JB will always be number one by FAR!

[@Adv_Sudha]

They r sitting on the sets of series and how wonderful to c them relaxed and discussing the characters

[@GEROIDIN]

I suppose really its personal choice thats not to say Burkes not excellent but personally I am for Hardwicke. But there's one thing we all agree on Jeremy Brett is perfect as Holmes and as I source out his other roles I find that he was one hell of an actor and become more and more enchanted by him

[@jeffstone2136]

There have been many definitive Sherlock Holmeses. The only _true_ one was Jeremy Brett.

[@GESSO217]

I agree too. None can top his performance as Homes.

[@Morne02]

@AudieHollandI don´t know, the partner phrase appeared perfectly innocent to me. If there are any hints about a relationship between Holmes and Watson in this movie it completely passed me by. If anything, it could be speculated if Holmes did have some feelings for Aggie, though I personally doubt it. elenore88´s comment though about having a gay (or in this case bisexual) actor playing Holmes being in some way wrong did strike me as pretty rude and homophobe, I really can´t see how it matters.

[@Bhilithinn]

@AudieHolland In that time period "partner" referred to a business associate.

[@draganacosic241]

I went through all the possible posts I could find about Jeremy, David and Edward on KZbin. I am thrilled.

[@niklashall5969]

I'm find it very interesting to see Jeremy Brett in his natural state I keep thinking of his character of Sherlock Holmes and then comparing it to his true self, he is a very brilliant actor and certainly had me Charmed and engaged as a member of his audience. I hope and pray that his soul is resting with the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@budcat7]

This is the first time in this particular video that I see the resemblance Edward Hardwicke has to his father. I mean I've seen him literally thousands of times by now and for some reason I only saw it now. He does resemble him to a great degree. Great vid, thank you, love seeing these guys on and off the screen.

[@Jsylum]

The red socks again! Love it - thanks so much.

[@lausanne67]

Can't understand why you will pay to see the Americanised version of Holmes - unrecognisable from the stories - when you are a fan of Jeremy Brett's interpretation - true to the stories.

[@andreanicolas9363]

Here here, real actors here.

[@funsweed6067]

Watched reruns recently , great series and cast

[@harp376]

Still watching tv series 2021 love them both and missed great series

[@LEIFanevret]

10/10! Best Sherlock best Watson!

[@chii038]

I an Happy Thanks for the video! I love Jeremy

[@npguru]

I am still watching them today. Indeed,it's been playing on my laptop for the last 24 hours.❤

[@MrChappy39]

Jeremy Brett as Mr. Holmes epitomizes the serious almost sinister smile. Sinister in a comforting sort of way.

[@caedmonnoeske3931]

For me, there is no one definitive Holmes on screen. By two favorites are definitely Jeremy Brett and Basil Rathbone. But like Brett said in this interview, it's really impossible to capture all the different aspects of Holmes in one adaptation. NOW, Poirot is a different matter. David Suchet IS Hercule Poirot.

[@iworby8030]

Jeremy Brett was in My Fair Lady. His character was Freddy Eynsford-hill. Great preformance.

[@brother-iu9qb]

Jeremy is the real Sherlock Holmes, no one could ever come so closer and I daresay no one would ever come again. I would missed those 16 stories Granada production left unadapted, hope someday Jeremy will come back in another life ,happier ,healthier and handsome as he ever was and will the pending job.

[@DollyPocket]

What a store of entertainment. I can watch this again on itv every episode. We used to record this stuff on great big VHS cassettes. Time changes but the quality of what they made at Grenada endures …

[@vonBottorff]

I'm hearing English. Long time since.