Jeremy Brett/Edward Hardwicke Interview

This interview with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke was conducted, I imagine, in the late '80s. It touches upon the play The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the Granada TV series.
I love the red socks too, got to get me some of those!

[@nathelondon3719]

The tall, dark, handsome Jeremy Brett suffered from rhotacism, dyslexia, an enlarged heart, bipolar and addiction to lithium. His mother died tragically young. He didn’t play but became Sherlock Holmes. He literally shortened his life to complete the series. RIP Mr Brett. Unprecedented. Unique. Unequaled. We are all in your debt.

[@PointyTailofSatan]

You cant really be addicted to lithium. Believe it or not, the lithium drug is in the form of powdered lithium carbonate put in capsules. It's actually a form of rock, very similar to limestone. The problem with lithium are its side effects, especially with the kidneys, because lithium is not a natural component in the human body.

[@janecourtenay3676]

Jeremy Brett made the part his! As you say, he became Sherlock Holmes … I love watching him in this role! ❤

[@lqprimetime4169]

I knew this before I saw this video just now, and that he felt he was becoming Sherlock Holmes, in like paranoid, as another personality. So while i am watching this interview I thought "he looks much thinner, this other personality hasn't happened yet" but I listened how he talks and if he says "i did" etc. But this is just my wacky imagination, when she asked "Do you get letters to you as real people" and Brett is looking off like an alien beamed into his mind. I can't imagine today people thinking they are real, i never did, what a strange question, but i am sure it was popular with kids back then

[@DDelilahM]

Well said

[@tgriffin3059]

That clammy, repellent figure is NOT Sherlock Holmes. Read A Study in Scarlet...there is a vivid description of the man.....and this is NOT him...not REMOTELY...

[@CocoOPNY]

Jeremy Brett's voice should be recorded to represent perfection of the English language.

[@MynaahHvorostovsky]

Junto com Alan Rickman. 😍

[@stevemorse108]

Lets not forget Richard Burton.

[@christineharrelson4831]

I can listen to him and Cumberbatch all day.

[@Grace-ms7un]

To bad Henry Higgins dispised him for liking Elisa Dolittle in My Fair Lady 😆

[@rtt1961]

Yes, my Lord, what pronunciation, rhythm, intonation... Magnificent voice.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Greatest Sherlock Holmes there ever shall be.

[@usnate1]

+Sigrid Haldirsson Yes. Brett is the only one I can remember that really captured the eccentricity but genius of Holmes, according to Doyle's portrayal.

[@usnate1]

+Sigrid Haldirsson Yes. Brett is the only one I can remember that really captured the eccentricity but genius of Holmes, according to Doyle's portrayal.

[@vixis]

Edward played Watson exceptionally well also.

[@vixis]

Edward played Watson exceptionally well also.

[@johnking5174]

Nope I can not agree, he was a close number 2. Brett is and will always be Holmes for me.

[@mahound9]

He never wanted to play Holmes to begin with, fearing that he might fail at it.... and he was the *definitive* Holmes. Let that be a lesson: Fuck it, try it anyway!

[@GildaLee27]

Well said! I did not know Brett had not wanted the role at first. Awesome lesson, thanks.

[@usnate1]

The greatest portrayal of Sherlock Holmes of all time in my view..

[@philiptonee6334]

Agree.

[@minbari73]

Hasn't learned how to play him? Mr.Brett, you nailed it in the first episode. You were exactly how I imagined him while reading the stories.

[@russeadie5164]

He was great

[@michaeljames8531]

It’s true. Just like when the camera first pans up from the casino table to Sean Connery in Dr No, “Bond, **lights cigarette** James Bond,” Brett’s Holmes turning around in his Baker Street chair in their very first episode was right on the money from the beginning! “I can strongly recommend a seven per cent solution of cocaine **turns to Watson** would you care to try it?”

[@allybally0021]

i agree....but it shows what a master of his art he was that he was still exploring this complex character with professionalism.

[@fly89]

i read sherlock when i was like 7.. back in 1982. had my own imagination how they looked like. after i saw mr. brett, he is holmes.

[@luciferalpha3080]

Exactly. When I first saw JB as Sherlock Holmes, I felt like the kid in me who first devoured the stories back in elementary was filled with joy. He was exactly how I visualized Holmes was while I was reading the stories.

[@cassiecallaghan4214]

Jeremy Brett has such a beautiful way of speaking, I could easily listen to him all day.

[@allybally0021]

Cassie Callaghan I sound TOTALLY like that. Hmmm.

[@teo4evermj]

Al Gilmore Good one

[@allybally0021]

teo4evermj Elementary dear fellow.

[@Franchissse]

that would be so wonderful if he had only narrated a Sherlock Holmes' book.

[@jakeblues875]

It seems hard to believe that he was born with speech problems. He could not pronounce his 'r's' right, at all. Yet he had elocution lessons and practised every day until he achieved perfect diction. Needless to say, I, to will be booking my elocution lessons due to knowing this!

[@jangreen5618]

Jeremy Brett was a brilliant Sherlock Holmes, he was true to the original stories, and will never be surpassed.

[@warriorvet]

bollocks

[@dawnklug6986]

Only in having been popular in the film dept and the silent films have never really been seen. When you are the only one that has been seen, then you are labeled the best, but now we do have more choices and I feel that Brett did the most convincing of the Victorian/Edwardian age Holmes's. Rathbone did a "modern" version in his time and thus was not in keeping with the original character.

[@apolloholmes208]

For keeping everything as near as possible to canon, Jeremy Brett is absolutely the best Sherlock Holmes out there. ●~~~~●

[@pablogonzalez8304]

I think many of the comments concur with that he was Holmes

[@andreanicolas9363]

Not by these Hollywood picks it won't

[@GazetteVampireZero]

Man Jeremy Brett is a talented actor. He was excellent in all of his Sherlock Holmes movies, especially when he raises his voice and shouts "Mrs.Hudson"

[@RetroreviewsPlus]

For sure Mrs Hudson, fetch me a cab lol. Every Saturday is Sherlock Holmes Saturday where we watch 2 to 3 episodes of the Granada series.... On VHS 😎

[@colinluckens9591]

Yes!😅😅😅

[@manuelkong10]

Mrs. HudSON!, Mrs. HUUUUUUDSOOOOON!"

[@RetroreviewsPlus]

@@manuelkong10 lol right on

[@ElBrandenBrazil]

When I was in my late teens, I did some extra work on two episodes of the series. As a Holmes fan, it was a dream. Both these fine, brilliant actors were absolutely charming in person. I cannot speak more highly of them both. It is with great sadness that we will never see further adventures of their extraordinarily perfect rendition.

[@warriorvet]

well said

[@thanksforreading33]

El-Branden Brazil Could you describe the expirence. I think anything involveing Jermery Brett is simply amazing.

[@aditikabir1720]

I agree with you. after watching Brett as Holmes, I couldn't see any of the other Holmes'. I was angry watching Roger Moore, and coudn't see Cumberbatch more than 5 minutes.

[@siddharthraychaudhuri7250]

In which episodes did you work?

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

El-Branden Brazil Ohhhhh, you lucky, lucky you!! Thanks for letting us know how they were in " real life"! They didn't dissapoint, did they?❤❤❤

[@LordJimbo100]

Brett's comments about children watching are very interesting because I fell in love with the programme aged 7, it was the one programme my mother allowed me to stay up late on a school night for. She still talks about how I looked in my dressing gown, with glass of milk, sitting in the rocking chair in front of the fire and the theme music echoing through our small terraced house, definitely one of the highlights of my life.

[@colinluckens9591]

I had exactly the same feelings about it as a 12-year-old at the time!!....that first series became an absolute highlight of the week for me....I'll never forget particularly The Speckled Band (watching it for first time - how totally gripping and atmospheric that was!) and the final episode (of that first series) The Blue Carbuncle: I remember sitting on the sofa after the final credits rolled (the day after as I had recorded it), and thinking that it was a bit strange showing an episode set at Christmas at the beginning of summer! But primarily of how powerful and poignant an experience the series had been, showing the true potential of TV fiction when done right (along with slight disappointment it being the final episode of that first series!).... Like you I adored that opening sequence, its atmosphere, taking you into the world of the series, and that the original Sidney Paget illustrations featured prominently (at least in that first series) not only in actually showing them during the final credits, and at the commercial breaks, but also in the fact that they DELIBERATELY TRIED TO MAKE THE ACTORS LOOK THE WAY THEY APPEARED IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS, AND ACTUALLY SET UP THE SCENES TO ALSO MIRROR THEM!! The makers were obsessive about HISTORICAL AUTHENTICITY down to the smallest details - even the way a striking match would flare up (apparently due to the chemical composition of matches at that time it would have been different)!!! Sorry for going on a bit, but all-in-all an unforgettable and superlatively-crafted set of series during a time when television programmes in general were of an infinitely better quality than they are nowadays ❤❤❤

[@freethis222]

Handsome, charming, eloquent, great actor and so much more - what a man Jeremy Brett was.

[@melissabarrett9750]

...and he was an awesome singer.

[@MarilynCrosbie]

Brett gives others credit for sticking to the stories, but he deserves credit for fighting to keep the episodes true to the Sherlock Holmes canon.

[@jmmj6665]

MY GOD! why did I meet this extraordinary actor so late. RIP Jeremy Brett. A class actor ahead of his time!

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

A genius!

[@MynaahHvorostovsky]

E eu, que acabei de conhecer?! ☹️

[@so_she_said]

Oh my God, what an accent!!! What presence! He has that rare quality of actors of genius. He is out of this world charming. Best Sherlock there will ever be.

[@Ida00s]

+idontw ant He was perfect as Sherlock. I agree, his accent is beautiful. And he looks particularly good in this interview.

[@DDumbrille]

He looks about 10 years older than his actual age, unfortunately due to the heavy drinking and smoking.

[@moofahdrome6878]

I think he's good, but I like Cumberbatch better. Of course, that's like saying I like Heath Ledger as the best Joker, while both Cumberbatch and Ledger do some excellent acting, their portrayals of each character are less similar to the original version. But that's just my opinion. BTW, Mark Hamill is and always will be the best Joker. I was just making an example.

[@PieAndChips]

gtfo.

[@so_she_said]

Dylan Overstreet, The Dapper Arsonist Cumberbatch did an amazing job portraying Sherlock in his own style which has a fine modern edge to it. He IS the Sherlock of the 21st century. However Jeremy Brett is the quintessential ORIGINAL IDEAL of Sherlock, at least for me.

[@SuperStrik9]

It's interesting to note Burke himself recommended Hardwicke as his successor in the role of Watson. Glad whomever was in charge listened!

[@kavinskysmith4094]

I seriously didnt pick up on the casting change until I started going through the series top to bottom just a few weeks ago after literally having grown up with the show as a kid, as its as if Watson just simply aged 15 years with the jump between his fight with moriarty and sherlock coming back 3 years latter in the first episode of the next season, which was his first, as unkind as that sounds, although I do miss Burke (young watson) abit now in knowing that. as he matched Holmes Energy and seemed to foil it abit more, Which Hardwicke doesnt seem to do, he just stands back and lets it run off it seems. although yet again, you could easily write that off being a change to the character with the time and him just being glad to have his friend back and thus now, atleast temporarily being abit more forgiving of it. but if you must replace a good actor, best it be with a good actor, which is what was done lol and thank bloody god they didnt replace him with a bafoon like they had watson be in the Basil Rathbone movies, like such an excelent sherlock, surrounded by a bafoon who is more of a threat to him than the enemy, like regardless if they were friends or not, or he was intended to be the comic relief, he really was far more of a liability than anything else. and then you had that idiot named lastrad with a D, who couldnt be anymore the village idiot with a badge if he tried, like wasnt one comic relief enough?

[@joanmader9755]

Jeremy Brett's such a beautiful artistic soul, rest in peace & I thank him for representing the best in actors & acting

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Jeremy left us too soon.

[@iftekharahmed6104]

Agreed...it's as if Holmes had come right out of the stories into real life....RIP Jeremy Brett.

[@r00t0r6]

Benedict and Martin are really Great as Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson. But By God, Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes, He has the Perfect Voice, Look and Overall Attitude, He's the actual Character in the Book.

[@MarilynCrosbie]

Jeremy Brett was a genius.

[@Paulkazey1]

Jeremy Brett was utterly brilliant as Sherlock Holmes. The series were very good too. No one will ever be that good again!

[@grimlund]

Brett was a good looking guy. His got a great charisma playing Holmes. And he was the best Holmes. Sadly both Brett and Hrdwicke are gone now.

[@theUltimateBadass146]

Dat pirate earring tho haha! But in all seriousness, Jeremy Brett WAS Sherlock Holmes and always will be. Rest In Peace 😌

[@mariajosemartinlozano306]

Gracias Jeremy Brett. Maravilloso!💟

[@johntao6822]

I think it's cool

[@aspiring.creative.person6092]

Lol I know your comment is sincere but the “rest in piece” instead of “rest in peace” with a smiley face is sending me

[@hayatie]

I like the lady and how she conducted the interviewer. She was a good listener, never interrupting when Jeremy and Edward spoke. She was very respectful and her questions flowed effortlessly from one to the other. Rest in peace Jeremy and Edward. I wish you knew how much you are still loved by so many 💓💞❤️

[@masodemic4509]

Is it just me or is Brett is so much like the character he plays? His normal way of speaking is already so Sherlock Holmes.

[@powerslave6944]

Exactly his entire mannerism is Sherlock Holmes even when he's not acting

[@oceandrainer]

MavyNavy How shocking that a man who portrays a character is so like himself! What did you expect? Him to be like an alter-ego?

[@neptunestardust]

MavyNavy it is true that Brett’s personality resembles much of Holmes

[@michaeljames8531]

In terms of speaking voice yes in terms of temperament completely no! Brett had a nervous breakdown from constantly having to be a repressed utterly cerebral Victorian figure when in reality he was a larger than life jovial happy go lucky fellow. Did you notice around the middle of the episodes in his partnership with Hardwicke how severely his hair was cut back? He did that himself in a moment of madness trying to escape the role!

[@neptunestardust]

Michael James Yes after The Sign Of Four, His hairstyle had changed. Jeremy was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Work, the death of his wife all lead to his breakdown. Putting all of this aside, JB is the quintessential and definite Holmes.

[@druidboy76]

This man is a god. There will never be a better Sherlock Holmes. Ever. From an American fan.

[@merciatreasurehunting9773]

Name a better actor

[@johntao6822]

@@merciatreasurehunting9773 Jeremy's the best. Best Sherlock. Of. All. --From another American

[@jugheadsrule]

I thought Christopher Plummer's Holmes was the most realistic and best.

[@pamhamilton3488]

In response to the comment that " Only the British could have enjoyed the Granada series " is ridiculous !!!! I an not British and I loved the series. I did not feel that they went to slow & I feel that Jeremy Brett captured ,created , & portrayed the most complex Sherlock Holmes which made him believable & gave him credibility !!! I am also grateful that they did not portray Watson as a stooge like they did in the Basil Rathbone creations. Well done Jeremy & Granada for the series .

[@mfjdv2020]

thanks Pam Hamilton for your nice comment, I agree with you.

[@michaeljames8531]

Especially as it’s a comment on an interview in which the actors mention just how many countries the series was exported to and how many languages they’d been translated into!

[@secretaryofstate1]

Pam Hamilton yes I'm as American as apple pie and this show is perfect. I think if Americans were aware of how good it really was they would understand how much they're missing out

[@BeamCargo7]

:) I'm Polish and I love the series!

[@grs6262]

The Granada series was the only presentation to completely capture Doyle's great stories...thank goodness they had the intelligence to not make Watson appear a fool..also pleased they didn't feel the need to load the programs with nonstop action..

[@AishaBaranowska]

As to Hercule Poirot, when I watch the series with David Suchet, I have the same impression as when I watch Sherlock Holmes played by Jeremy Brett - that the character was actually a real person, even though I know it is not so... ;-) Both are truly admirable.

[@pgancedo9299]

You are so correct!!!! I love the Poirot series, and love this series!!! It makes me proud to be English and I’m not even British 😂😂😂...Wonderful actors and a beautiful country!!! greetings from S America!!!

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

By far the best Sherlock Holmes ever to have graced the screen or stage! And I agree, Suchet is the embodiment of Poirot. Even though I prefer the Ustinov films as films (if you know what I mean), Suchet will always be the true Poirot for me. And he is one of the most versatile actors ever- if you get the chance, watch a copy of his stage performance in All My Sons opposite Zoe Wanamaker (Ariadne Oliver). It's mesmerising and chilling

[@christophertaylor9100]

THE definitive performances of both characters, extraordinary job from both. They've established forever how each character should look and speak and act.

[@Hokus66]

Best Sherlock ever, no doubt.

[@musk5delp]

that voice - diction - that creative gesture - that expressive face! None ever more beautiful!

[@BriefCon1]

It's been 20 years from his death, yet still he has a place in the hearts of those who admired his act and crimi-stories in general. Unfortunately, when his beloved wife Joan died, it was the begining of his end :(( RIP mr Jeremy....

[@samomarincek478]

Mr, Sherlock had no wife at all...

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

Let's not forget that Mr Brett also had Bipolar Disorder, and that's a terrible illness.

[@mariatheresagarrison2564]

Natmanprime Like Freddy Mercury loved his best friend (and heir) Mary Austin .

[@bellchime3078]

Hi, from 8 years later! I’m 21 and currently falling in love with and grieving this man at the same time lol. The best Sherlock Holmes

[@madeleinebelle2105]

Actors less talented than Jeremy Brett have been Knighted and cleared off to America, where they make a fuss of their actors. You were a mesmerising Sherlock Holmes, thank you for your gift.

[@boleyn123]

Whole-heartedly agree with all the comments. Both actors were outstanding in their roles. Jeremey Brett died way too soon. He truly deserves the word 'elegant' as well as amazing. Quite possibly the greatest portrayal of Holmes ever and it probably always will be. Cheers.

[@Muck006]

mark prescott Some actors die "as their role" ... just as Heath Ledger was brilliant as the Joker in Batman and died "on the job". The death underlines the brilliance of their work and might be better than having them to live long lives always being "defined by" that pinnacle of their career ... like those one-hit-wonder music groups from the 70's/80's which are touring with their one hit nowadays.

[@Mittie98]

I love Jeremy Brett. My favorite Sherlock.

[@albertkhare2711]

God was so impressed with the way Sir Doyle wrote Sherlock that he decided to send one who would be a manifestation of Homes and boom we had Jeremy Brett

[@michaeljames8531]

The only dreadful thing in the otherwise completely unmatched Granada series is watching Brett’s health obviously deteriorate over the episodes. You can just hear the effect of all that smoking, voluntary rather than part-related, creeping in under Jeremy’s perfect voice in this interview. His mental health suffered terribly too for the reasons he hints at here. Their filming schedule was also a deeply punishing one which is why his first Watson, in a dynamic I actually preferred, left the production so as to be there for his children growing up. Which is not to say a word against Hardwicke who’s Victorian voice, manners and easy heroism were perfect for the role, Brett’s chemistry with Burke was more one of equals, however, and the latter made a more convincing presence in terms of military bearing and romantic lead. Brett was a sunny, sanguine and jolly man who nevertheless - and how his Holmes could pronounce that word alone! - took his craft desperately seriously and occasionally felt totally trapped by the role as a result. Sometimes wish they hadn’t made the last episodes as they’re painful to watch, especially as they contain the story of The Dying Detective, which is as ever brilliant but also awfully close to the truth.

[@iamsherlocked345]

Michael James that final episode is difficult to watch ... 😢 I can’t watch it a lot really

[@tinytanks]

100% right on David Burke-- his speaking style and enunciation was a match toe-to-toe with Brett's. The only thing that could make me accept Hardwicke's Watson is knowing that it was Burke who encouraged him to do it, and that his Watson is *supposed* to be older and perhaps a bit broken by having thought he lost Holmes once. (and also now by hearing how enthusiastic Brett was about working with Hardwicke here-- it helps to know that he didn't resent Brett off camera like his Watson sometimes seems to toward Holmes.) The real proof is Burke's performance at the end of the Final Problem, versus Hardwicke's in the same scene at the beginning of the next series. David Burke does not get enough credit for being half of what made the first series sing!!

[@RetroreviewsPlus]

I agree Jeremy Brett and David Burke had a nice dynamix. I did like David Burke as Watson better was a little disappointed when he chose to leave but understood why. with that said though I think Edward Hardwick did a great job as well.

[@Bettenco]

Man, he was the best! I still watch at least one "Sherlock" episode a week. I don't think I can offer enough thanks for the joy Jeremy Brett gave me and is still giving me.

[@RetroreviewsPlus]

We watch 2 to 3 episodes a week we have Sherlock Holmes Saturday 😎

[@roomfullofidiots]

It's simple: if you have read the books, Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes.

[@kiingAli]

Jeremy Brett is the greatest actor to have ever walked the earth.

[@marykh4645]

kiingAli 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@charlesbadoola535]

That's a bit too grand a statement I feel. He is one of the greats for his Sherlock role, that's for sure

[@mimisusan7982]

Truly the greatest!

[@CommissionerSleer]

You've got to feel sorry for any other actors that attempt to play Holmes and Watson. The best they could achieve would be to imitate Brett and Hardwicke because they nailed it so perfectly.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Ihaba S Cumberbatch didn't manage it.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Ihaba S Lol!! Only the Cucumberpatchlings think so. :-)

[@CommissionerSleer]

Ihaba S I agree with the first sentence but my point is: how can you not be compared if you take on the role? Brett's Holmes is like Rubinstein's Chopin - everybody who tackles it will be compared to that perfection and found to be lacking in some way or another even if only slightly. It's a pity in a way but I think a more than fair price for the gift of their performances. I've not seen Cumberbatch's but I think I'd spend the whole time feeling sorry for him not quite measuring up and that would ruin the enjoyment for me.

[@Sabrintb]

Ihaba S They're different portrayals of the same character, even if immensely different, comparisons are inevitable. I like both too, but I'll agree with @CommissionerSleer. There'll never be a Sherlock Holmes quite like Brett. Even today I still can't read a Holmes story without picturing Jeremy Brett. I imagine he's the exact Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle imagined when writing his novels. David Burke too, nailed Watson magnificently.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Cumbersnatch is woeful. Only Basil Rathbone and Peter Cushing have given acceptable performances. Although Robert Downey Jr did a better job than Cucumberpatch.

[@stevemorse108]

I will always be grateful to these two actors for their depiction of Homles and Watson whom I both identify with. Holmes because of his love of adventure and the uncovering of truth and Watson for his deep humanity and gentlemanly qualities.....simply delightful.

[@baumer2504]

Well said, Mr. Morse.

[@thehahashow1000]

Jeremy's voice omgggg!!!!!! Love it

[@lifeisgood1222]

Sir Jeremy Brett is the greatest ever human, actor and Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is Jeremy Brett. Long live the legend Jeremy Brett. REST IN PEACE.

[@lifeisgood1222]

@Adrian Heath Out of respect for the legendary actor i address him as Sir.

[@user-hv9uw1jx4f]

The best Sherlock Holmes ever! Our Russian is unique and perfected, but Jeremy Brett was the best, the most fascinating, original and impeccable. He knew the stories so meticulously! I adore Jeremy, he is in my heart forever. He is iconic! But as a teacher of English, I can't resist saying a few words about his posh accent. It is perfected by him! I learned it listening Jeremy, and his pronunciation is the best, most appealing and so infectious. It is such a regret he passed away...

[@serpentarius51]

When this series came on, I was a true, die hard fan of Basil Rathbone's rendition. No One could replace Basil ! Well, it took watching Jeremy Brett for 5 hrs. straight as SH. before I had to overwhelmingly admit that he

[@serpentarius51]

Was the unmitigated epitome of Sherlock Holmes. Such a sad loss, but thankfully he left everyone this fine legacy. Good to see and enjoy both the actors who played Dr. Watson over the course of the series.

[@vladdrakul7851]

Great point. Indeed I grew up with Basil Rathbone as a kid in the 1960s. However on seeing Jeremy Brett, I never looked back except to wonder what it was I saw in Basil Rathbone in the first place who now comes of as shallow, tacky and cheesy. Well as they say everything is relative. When I was kid I bought an awful single, 'Ballroom Blitz' by the Sweet. Utterly dreadful and I regretted it after about two weeks (Led Zeppelin were a lot better at the time). Then I discovered genius: Mozart, Bach, the Doors, kd Lang, Billie Holliday, the Beatles and Cab Calloway and never looked back!

[@carlosdiaz-rivera9031]

The BEST Sherlock Holmes EVER!!!... AMAZING!!! Mr. Brett R.I.P.

[@PDHulme61]

Jeremy Brett was the greatest ever actor to ever play Holmes !...*****

[@Bad_At_Parties]

What a magnificent pair of class act performers. Jeremy was one of the finest actors this world shall ever know, and his mark on the world of Sherlock Holmes is as deep as ever since his talent first bore its traces into the famous figure of deduction.

[@michelabrandi7467]

I love Jeremy Brett. He is so nice in Sherlock Homles. ❤

[@HollyWoodGrammys]

The Best Sherlock Holmes Ever - that has and will ever be in the History of this world !... No Doubt ! So real and true the character that it's no longer just a character to you... He Works each and every performance ! Nothing else matters when Holmes comes on... time to investigate cause I'm there, no question ! My favorite detective of ALL time... this man Rocks ! Thanks Jeremy... You are so deeply missed !

[@lomeinie]

Cumberbatch/Freeman were my introduction to the characters and I love them dearly but Brett has become my definitive Sherlock Holmes... I just started Season 2 and I am enjoying every second of what I see because even when I don't like the story itself I am enthralled by Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes!

[@HunterZolomon]

Considering the competetion, Brett being almost universally hailed as the greatest Sherlock Holmes is no small feat. The complete DVD collection inhabits a place of honor on my bookshelf :)

[@danisattar9325]

He had all good things all together... Top Face and body , excellent acts and incredible voice

[@toma.4808]

Jeremy Brett is the greatest Sherlock Holmes actor

[@judgyfudge3674]

I discovered of his manic depression today. 25 years since his death and I am still devastated. Sad. I love him.

[@grouchomarx209]

Jeremy Brett was easily my favourite Sherlock Holmes...

[@trollop_7]

I thought Oscar Wilde was better

[@johntao6822]

@@trollop_7 are you trying to think of some actor or telling a joke? Joke failed if so. Needs a brochure

[@trollop_7]

@@johntao6822 A brochure?

[@trollop_7]

@Adrian Heath Can you explain it?

[@penniecrowder2418]

Best Holmes ever. Watched him all the time with my Mum when I was little. I'm 43 now and watch it on ITV4 every morning when I'm getting ready for work. I feel so sad that he passed away so early. Such a lovely man.

[@deaneawilliams2272]

The best Sherlock Holmes I've ever seen , so much class and art to his craft RIP

[@NaveenSingh-ef6cx]

Hats off to Jeremy and Edward..... Great work by both as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson 👌👌👌

[@aknaperera8941]

The best Sherlock Holmes, the world has ever seen was Mr.Jeremy Brett. He had an amazing facial power.

[@Wedsheport]

It's pretty nice to hear that they were actually good friends off-camera, maybe that's why they worked so well with one another.

[@sealslayer]

God Bless Jeremy, Best actor to play Sherlock along with Edward as his fantastic Watson.

[@manchesterbullion]

JB...pure class...god bless the both of them.

[@shishir16089]

he was so good ..it feels that even conon doyle might have imagined jeremy brett as sherlock holmes before writing the books

[@heyyyyyynow]

RIP Jeremy! You were the best!

[@TheTheateam]

I beleve that Jeremy is the ultimate Holmes, the way that has has captured holmes right down to the he thinks and walks.

[@animeraingirl]

I was only a year old when Mr. Brett died, and I only just found the series. I love Sherlock Holmes, and I think Mr Brett is the best Holmes.

[@showtale8325]

This series was a veritable time machine.the period film is never easy...they nailed that..and these two actors are the gilding finish

[@ColinBurnside]

Charming interview with to wonderful actors.

[@petehill8885]

Two

[@NikFarr]

I grew up watching these two act out the Holmes mysteries in America, and had NO IDEA that Jeremy Brett looked so fucking cool in his daily life. And I could never have dreamed that they were acting these stories out live in a theater! I remain incredibly jealous of anyone who was able to see those performances.

[@DavidTennantObsesser]

TAKE ME BACK IN TIME. I WANT TO SEE THIS PLAY.

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Theater actors have remarkable voice control and modulation. Both of them are excellent examples of this phenomenon.

[@claudes.whitacre1241]

Jeremy Brett completely nailed the performance. One of these actors where you cannot imagine anyone else in the role.

[@urbcaba]

Great Jeremy !!

[@kingco-bruh7271]

whenever i read Holmes I picture Jeremy as him,the dude nailed the part perfectly,,timeless performance s

[@BelatedCommiseration]

Such wonderful actors with such a handle on their roles! Brett is Sherlock Holmes to me...so completely realised...because in the stories he isn't just this calculating, controlled, machine...Conan Doyle describes him as a 'bohemian' full of gestures and enthusiasms (and of course addictions) which feed into him as a character and make him believable and Brett really brings that out! But one shouldn't ignore Edward Hardwicke...just because his character is the straight man...his Watson is excellent! They both really got into their roles (especially Jeremy Brett by all accounts!) and they are definitive!

[@gt40mk21]

Thank you for this. Memories of the 80s watching it on PBS. He had a tragic late career afflicted with bipolar syndrome, but was open and honest about it. To see the man behind all this is very touching.

[@thebostonmarina]

I'm so glad that Jeremy got much better once he was on stage and started enjoying his work. I wish I lived then, so I could have met him.

[@CosmicSheOwl]

The earring! :D I love both these actors, neither one of them is as appreciated as they should be today. They were both incredibly talented and Jeremy fits the role of Holmes so perfectly it's wild. There will never be a Holmes/Watson duo like them again.

[@lucietinterova7305]

How is even possible that Jeremy never won any award for playing Sherlock...

[@TheWwgb]

A marvellous interview which shows that Jeremy was not the 'tortured' soul many would say he was, but a vivacious, funny and perceptive individual as well as the small screen's greatest Sherlock Holmes. Thanks so much for posting.

[@latoshiakelley3437]

I have been binge watching for a couple of weeks now. This series is great.

[@snorri500]

Jeremy Brett is to Sherlock Holmes as Sean Connery is to James Bond.

[@Actingskint]

Damn , he was brilliant . I could never ever imagine a finer actor for this role . A man who fully immersed himself in the character . His voice , his deportment , his intelligence . And i should not for get his partner in crime Edward . I always watch the re runs on TV

[@roxyroxburgh9566]

"I'm enjoying every giddy moment of it"...Thank you so much for the pleasure of your company.

[@olgabenchekroun2541]

J'adore ces films et j'aime voir ces deux excellents acteurs jouer ensemble.

[@augustusfloyd4890]

When so many adaptions get it wrong, particularly the modern ones, this portrayed the chemistry between Watson and Holmes absolutely perfectly. Watson is not the bickerer who is appalled and annoyed by Holmes' weirdness and lack of social conventions but the loyal friend who acts as the intermediary and respects Holmes' ability. This change in characterization from the books is why Elementary, Sherlock, and the Downey Jr. movies have it so gaffed.

[@antitroll890]

The Sherlock series is quite possibly the most overrated thing on TV right now

[@Katiedid1985]

Amadeus Dredd I have to disagree. I love Jeremy for his correct adaptation of Holmes and Hardwick's of Watson and I love Benedic'st and John's of the series Sherlock because I believe that they're keeping true to how Holmes and Watson would be if they were real and in our time.

[@ladyraven30]

Chynaash very true Chynaash....

[@9Iamthewalrus]

I think the modern adaptations are a different spin on him, they don't conform to their chemistry in the books but bring a maybe more accessible view to him

[@WojciechTrojanowski1978]

With no doubt the best Sherlock Holmes ever!

[@SuperStrik9]

While Edward Hardwicke is the definitive and best Watson, David Burke did an amazing job as well playing Watson in the first season of the BBC/Granada tv show. The series had such incredible casting and attention to detail. Unsurpassable as far as I'm concerned.

[@thephantom496]

Rest in peace, Jeremy. You will always be my favorite Holmes.

[@ruivog]

The very best. The one and only Sherlock.

[@johnkarmann4708]

I started watching this version in 1992 or so, and still do on KZbin on occasion, late at night I sit by candle light and watch.

[@johnwarren4688]

PERFECT PARTNERS !!!!

[@1ilgrillo]

I love Jeremy. I have just discovered all? the episodes on KZbin. The Sign of Four 8 is a jewel, especially when they zoom into his eyes for several minutes, which tell so much without a word being said. So sad he died so young.

[@petergibb1197]

I went to see the play they are discussing - it was as brilliant as the TV series. Fantastic actors.

[@LordSinues]

Rest in Peace, you two british true Gentlemen 🙏🏼🕯🕊💐❤

[@gerardscimeca2487]

I can't help but see Jeremy Brett today as a cross between Alan Rickman and Ty Burrell.

[@technotoaster]

Truly he captured the character perfectly, a real actor who brought ffiction to life. RIP

[@garethjones7725]

Pity no jack the ripper in this classic series

[@garethjones7725]

K

[@stevieflax]

Jeremy added so much to the character. I read the entire collection, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, three times over in the eighties and enjoyed it immensely. I'd seen other films where others portrayed Holmes, but they didn't compare to the book. With Brett as Holmes and Granada's devotion to accuracy, In my opinion , is even better. There are nuances of character, defined by brilliant acting and camera, that paint a masterpiece. I painfully miss the novel, Valley of Fear, was not covered. I have not come across any reason, why this one, was not added to the collection. Brett as Holmes, is perfect. So much so, I suspect it was divine intervention.

[@julieloader4638]

Will never miss an episode of Jeremy Brett as Sherlock.Best Sherlock ever,and I watch them over and over.Never tire even when I know the story as it goes along.Have not seen Benedict Cumberbatch,because to me he could not rival Jeremy.Sad he is not here to know how highly he was thought of.

[@summerspaint]

Can't get enough this series and great to be able to watch them all again. Fantastic actors and perfect for their roles. R.I.P. Jeremy Brett.

[@smurug85]

*Jeremy Brett is the real Sherlock Holmes, others are impostors*