Stephen Fry talks Sherlock and Jeremy Brett

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In this very special, supplemental episode, Gus and Luke sit down with Stephen Fry to discuss his early, Sherlockian experiences, his love for the canon and the Granada series, his encounters with Mr. Jeremy Brett, and more.

[@nikkil764]

Whoever cast Jeremy Brett, David Suchet, and Joan Hickson in their respective mysteries was genius. All three are the best ever in their portrayals.

[@epradeep]

True that. Grew up watching Jeremy and a huge fan.

[@Mathemagical55]

I've never found Suchet convincing as Poirot.

[@hansmahr8627]

Wow, really? For me Suchet IS Poirot. Such a brilliant actor. I mean, he doesn't look like Poirot is described by Christie but that doesn't matter all that much. What I love about Suchet's performance is that he takes a character who's over the top, pompous and ridiculous (Christie herself famously hated Poirot) and turns him into a real human being, a complex and deep character. I think he really improved the character in every respect by humanizing him while also keeping all of the mannerisms and oddities. And of course Suchet really loved Poirot and you can see it in his performance. I find it difficult to accept other actors' portrayals of Poirot even though a lot of great actors have played him. More often than not they portray Poirot in a comical and ridiculous manner, they don't take the character seriously. Suchet did and it worked brilliantly.

[@susantunbridge4612]

@@hansmahr8627 So far, Suchet is the best. As one who reads all of A. Christie, more than once.

[@karlkarlos3545]

@@Mathemagical55 Nope, I never liked Suchet myself. It's not that he is too different from Agatha Christie's description of the Sleuth, he is almost a carbon copy. But that's the problem. It's just that he fails to give him a life by his own.

[@magistrumartium]

Once you've seen Jeremy Brett in the role, no one else will do.

[@didinx8417]

I have a great fondness for Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in 'Elementary' because that show 'got' the core of the SH stories in a way the BBC show 'Sherlock' failed to grasp......but no one can get anywhere near Jeremy Brett....he was just so spot on.....Part hawk, part cat, all sleuth-hound.....

[@jodyhunter9044]

Agreed!!!

[@jodyhunter9044]

Jeremy Brett..... No one else will do!!! How I loved that man 's Portrayal of any...ANY character he decided to portray..... Especially Sherlock Holmes!!!

[@christaylor2959]

I see your Jeremy Brett and raise you a Basil Rathbone.

[@realhorrorshow8547]

You are right. Brett had the chance to to do all of the stories, for which I'm grateful, because he was THE Holmes. Overdubbed or not he is also a highlight of My Fair Lady. No man ever looked better in top hat and tails

[@driftwood1906]

Jeremy Brett's Holmes was the definitive version for me.

[@namelesszero508]

driftwood1906 did you watch the Soviet films about Sherlock?

[@Redrosewitch]

Oh yes. He really caught the character as you see him in the books.

[@metalmadsen]

Mine too.

[@ChuckS.MiddlebrooksJr]

Good

[@shanedebarra4986]

Bought the box set of his series years ago and it's still a joy to watch 👍

[@meowcula]

Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes to me. Unforgettable performances by a brilliant actor. May he rest in peace.

[@peterww3106]

Sadly I think Brett thought he WAS Holmes eventually

[@billpiechocki]

I love interviewers who can ask a question of their guests, and then shut up and let them answer.

[@epradeep]

Agree.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Oh yes!! VERY appreciated. Such a pleasure.

[@mercedeslb237]

Moi aussi 😗

[@MrVvulf]

It should be easy. But nowadays it seems political agendas often crowd out polite discourse.

[@jwvandegronden]

Bill Piechocki ~ to be honest though, even the most self absorbed fail in their quest of self adoration once Fry starts telling stories.

[@seanlynch5687]

Massive fan of Jeremy Brett , the tonality and richness of his voice and the mannerisms make him the best Holmes ever.

[@neilclark2245]

Edward Hardwicke as Watson complemented Jeremy Brett perfectly. Watson was an Army doctor with many years field experience, he was no fool contrary to the way he was portrayed by some other actors.

[@owlofminerva2564]

Did you like David Burke who preceded Hardwicke in the series?

[@neilclark2245]

@@owlofminerva2564 he was OK but I thought Hardwicke was better

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I like both actually. And I saw them in reverse order lol.

[@765kvline]

@@owlofminerva2564 I liked both. Each possessed sober and mature reflection upon all of Holmes' theories without giving up the conclusions of his investigations.

[@765kvline]

While I give cudos to the earlier Basil Rathbone, Brett is probably my distillation of all that Conan Doyle perceived in his characterization of Holmes. I might also add that Dr. Watson's character was most ably portrayed by both Burke and Hardwicke. Part of my problem with Nigel Bruce, aside from being a very fine actor, was his slightly curmudgeonly comical act which was a little excessive for a professionally educated man. Having read Doyle, Watson is much more refined. His personality is comical and played it over the top. Essentially, Bruce comes across as a slightly confused individual, as if a slightly tipsy elderly uncle were suffering from the early onset of senile dementia. If I was to select an absolute favorite professional Dr. Watson, it would be Hardwicke. He maintains the stout and ego confining sidekick but not too distant or too close as Holmes' friend.

[@mattonbass]

It's as though Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories with the yet unborn Jeremy Brett in mind.

[@mmgringoire2]

I'm 29 and for me Jeremy Brett is the greatest Sherlock Holmes. Benedict is great and I love him and Basil was wonderful, but there is something so engrossing and hypnotic about Jeremy's interpretation that cannot be imitated.

[@epradeep]

So true.

[@Bonesph]

House md my favorite but Jeremy is my definitive.

[@margaretbuckley9309]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU MMGRINGOIRE JEREMY WAS THE BEST 😭😭

[@user-po7ks4iz4q]

Probably Jeremy Brett suffered with the same problems as Holmes. Therefore he portrayed him so brilliantly. As for Stephen Fry I think he is such an interesting man. Would love to get drunk with him and listen to his stories.

[@user-po7ks4iz4q]

Different actors/ characters for different times. Brett would be no good playing Holmes set in our era and Cumberbatch would be no good set in Victorian times. Brett was brilliant in his portrayal of Holmes as I think he probably had some of the same demons as Holmes and therefore understood the character do well.

[@gps8958]

Jeremy Brett literally put his life and soul into his portrayal of Holmes.

[@RobertSlover]

literally.... really?

[@gps8958]

@@RobertSlover literally. Really.

[@RobertSlover]

@@gps8958 bullshit man.

[@harrimonhoxx1713]

He was seriously ill during the last season.. You can see him deteriorate.

[@RobertSlover]

@@harrimonhoxx1713 not applicable.

[@kingquadroon]

Jeremy Brett is the ONLY Holmes. No one else will do. Ever.

[@22013]

For me it's Jonny Lee Miller

[@deniseandrews113]

No one else will do...ever!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Λετ me correct you, dear sir. ''Jeremy Brett is, to me, the ONLY Holmes. No one else will do. Ever.''. There.

[@drumtum]

If you think like that you will miss out on other great versions. I agree that the Granada version with Brett was truly amazing, and perhaps the best. But i adore the Rathbone movies. The hound of the Baskervilles with Cushing was a great Hammer movie. The Soviet version is just fantastic. I was shocked how great and well made it was. That is a gem. You can find it on youtube. I really recommend it.

[@emileschaffhaunssen177]

💖👍

[@louise2091]

I have just discovered Jeremy Brett. So enjoyable to watch. He is everything I believe Sherlock Holmes to be. Thank you Stephen Fry for your insightful observations.

[@elizabethgavin1349]

So jealous you're just discovering this wonderful character... fantastic journey you are embarking on.

[@DM-sv6jb]

Jeremy Brett's performance as Sherlock Holmes reigns supreme. The Granada series is a work of art, each episode a little gem. My husband and I adore this series and often quote The Resident Patient because it was so perfectly entertaining. I also think the actor playing Moriarty stuns with subtlety and depth to present a truly plausible and terrifying villain. Astonishing acting & directing in every episode without fail, brilliant casting. Thank you for treating us with the delightful musings of Stephen Fry.

[@irismetcalfe]

Eric Porter as Moriarty was perfect casting.

[@andrewtate4897]

I can listen the Stephen Fry talk forever! I was shocked to hear That Jeremy Brett was never recognised for the brilliant portrayal of Holmes for me he was the best.

[@hamidbrunolouani7166]

I knew Jeremy personally he was never interested in fame or celebrity status but he was a heavyweight actor and a true gentleman he always had time for people just ask people in the days of just William whine bar in battersea I miss him so much😔

[@mamas_quilts3573]

😰 so excruciating to lose a loved one....im sorry...

[@dorothysay8327]

Hamid Bruno Louani Tell ya more about the ‘Whine’ bar in Battersea, and stories you have of Jeremy there!! Does the bar exist anymore?

[@magnushelin007]

So sorry about your loss. I was just mesmerized by his performance as Sherlock Holmes. Jeremy Brett was really one of those actors that I wish could have lived forever.

[@derekgorman7939]

This warms my heart. I always loved Brett's Holmes and to hear Stephen Fry talking about him was lovely.

[@ballzblue22]

Brett is the greatest Holmes. I spent many rainy Saturdays in front of an open fire watching the series on Dvd with my father. A wonderful time, our love for the show brought us closer together. Thank you for uploading this, Sir.

[@chopin65]

Jeremy Brett was Sherlock Homes. I watched him on PBS growing up. Energy, passion, intelligence, wit, and compassion are a few of the words to describe his performance. It is always a thrill to watch them.

[@zedwms]

Once you've gone Brett, you'll never go back.

[@spartacusmills]

Once you've gone Brett, you'll never regret?

[@mikehall7189]

Brett was and is by far the best representation of Holmes on screen bar none.

[@DV-dt9sq]

Jeremy Brett is Sherlock!! There is no better one! I was in love with a series...waiting impatiently every week during '80-ties, for another episode. I love it still. Jeremy Brett an exquisite actor! xxxxx

[@mike245401]

Jeremy Brett, is truly missed! It's a shame they didn't get to finish all the Sherlock Holmes series!

[@ingeblanco3561]

Really was! But you can see he was not well in the last chapters

[@Nephilimfields]

There are many amazing Sherlock Holmes portrayals, but Jeremy's is by far THE BEST.

[@leeshorrock9781]

J Bret tv homes b rathbone films o i

[@Thunderbear69]

Indeed, but whose portrayal is the worst? Personally I would nominate Will Ferrell....absolutley atrocious in a terrible movie....

[@peterhughes8776]

Jeremy Brett was a wonderful actor and THE definitive Holmes.

[@franceshaypenny8481]

Jeremy is Holmes because he possesses a genuine empathy of the tumult that an especially brilliant mind experiences.

[@laurelbushman6279]

I'm so glad to find people talking about Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes! They seemed to be so overlooked for so long!

[@c.v7750]

Stephen Fry is a treasure. I am happy to see that Jeremy Brett is getting recognition for his craft. The man was an superior Sherlock.

[@dorothysay8327]

Cynthia Veit THE superior. The best.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

@ Cynthia He is superb in Sheridan's The Rivals . ! Also viewable on KZbin ! ( Not great quality upload but he shines through ,)

[@DrewSohl]

The Granada Series is so detailed and so well done.I really feel part of 1880s London.

[@annieyahu676]

Jeremy Brett was the best Sherlock ever. He really had the true personality of the character down completely.

[@bonniemacbird]

This is a delightful interview in which a brilliant man savours the work of another brilliant man. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@nordseeistmordsee]

Jeremy Brett was a force of nature in his outstanding talents. It was so obvious that it was overlooked in his living days. Reminds me of Vincent van Gogh...

[@stephaniehand503]

Thank you for celebrating Jeremy Brett.

[@deniseandrews113]

Jeremy Brett: Always Loved. Never Forgotten 💔🎩🔎

[@roeng1368]

"The sign of four", with Brett and Hardwicke, John Thaw, Emrys James, Jenny Seagrove and Ronald Lacey, made in 1987, absolutely excellent, fabulous. A full length film of nearly 2hrs with an excellent cast wonderful sets and settings. We will not see its like again.

[@daspiper8941]

Jeremy Brett is (was) my favorite Sherlock Holmes. I miss him a lot. God rest his Soul.

[@RodM.Peters]

Stephen Fry's passion for Sherlock Holmes is one more reason for me to love and admire him more.

[@garyhewitt886]

My favourite holmes ever..Mr Jeremy Brett.Every nuance was perfect.

[@tuvantrader]

Brett was brilliant! It is satisfying to see the appreciation for his work in your podcast. I watched Brett as Holmes before I read the books, actually, so he will always be Holmes in my imagination. I hope Mr. Fry’s campaign is a success. I can’t think of a better man to lead the charge.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Favourite moment? Jeremy's face when the "Second Stain" falls into place. Masterful.

[@crumpsall86]

Wow, thats my favourite moment from the series, that and the “way hay!” At the end 😀

[@ginnylorenz5265]

The exquisite frosting on the glorious cake of the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes series is the music by Patrick Gowers!!!!! Perfect!!!

[@maryjensen5310]

God, I love this man. I’m so glad to see him healthy and engaging.

[@bbb462cid]

BAAAAHHHH!

[@geraldinefields1730]

There were two actors who played Watson with Jeremy Brett in the Sherlock Holmes television series. David Burke and Edward Hardwicke.

[@frankzappa951]

Mr Brett IS Sherlock Holmes - Peace to Mr Fry too

[@paulmilesuk1]

I feel genuinely sad that I could never meet the wonderful and beautiful man that is Jeremy Brett. A man like that will live forever as long as Sherlock Holmes is on the lips of any person. Also I have to add that Mr Burke and Mr Hardwick were also superb as Watson. Even the later episodes, that are quite sad to see his slow decline in health, he is still head and shoulders above anyone else before or since. Sadly missed. If there is a afterlife, I hope one day I can meet him and say what joy he brought me over the years.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

God bless, Jeremy Brett. He WAS Holmes.

[@PoojaGoswamiBarkataky]

Jeremy Brett is the epitome of Sherlock Holmes! ❤️

[@scifieric]

This is absolutely wonderful! I have been telling people about Jeremy Brett's take on Sherlock Holmes since it first came out. I honestly wondered if somehow I might be alone in my appreciation of this spectacular series. How glad I am to be wrong! This was a fantastic interview as I also love Stephen Fry! My favorite Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes stories are the second season with Edward Hardwicke. For me, Edward Hardwicke IS Watson. He comes across as intelligent in his own right, a suitable companion for the world's greatest detective. Keep going, gentlemen. This is a treasure of a find. Well done.

[@Lukeyourself]

Thanks very much! You are not alone. Please do check out the normal podcast, lots of love for Jeremy Brett there.

[@fidomusic]

David Burke played Watson before Edward in the series. He left for family reasons. I think they are both equally good. In fact it is said that one cannot tell where Burke left and Hardwicke began; the change is seamless.

[@mmgringoire2]

@@fidomusic Burke and Hardwicke were both amazing Watsons and deserve as much credit for their portrayals of that character as Jeremy does for Sherlock. Their are many great Sherlocks, but you need a Watson equal to that performance. Their chemistry with Jeremy was perfect.

[@dorothysay8327]

Eric Reinholt Alone?? Great heavens ...it was lauded critically at the time, was an international splash, and the fans are LEGION.

[@Bonesph]

Scandal in Bohemia is my favorite episode I've watched it probably 20 times.

[@cehill100]

Jeremy Brett is the quintessential Sherlock Holmes for me! My favorite scene was in the episode featuring a very nasty blackmailer whom Holmes infiltrates the blackmailers home as a Plumber! His awkwardness with the maid who was attempting to make love him was priceless! Mr. Brett’s acting skills made Holmes/the Plumber’s reactions to the maid advances so very real! Holmes vulnerabilities as a man escaped so quickly he had no warning or time to compose himself! Brett played that moment exquisitely! He won my respect as the ONLY Sherlock Holmes ever! Thank you for the wonderful interview with Mr. Fry another actor whom I respect!

[@robinharrison3107]

Absolutely . . . Jeremy Brett was the best Sherlock Holmes ever!! Re-watching them again. Still fabulous!

[@tinaarko6625]

I'm so fascinated with Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and the Granada series. All episodes are on KZbin. I've been reading the original stories as well. Grew up with the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce movies and loved them, but they can't compare.

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

Those were my favourite characters to play the Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, and for me it is hard to choose between them, and happy to watch both. The latest? series of Sherlock with that smug left-tard git Benedict Cumberbatch, from 2010-2017 (I believe), and watched one episode which I thought was utter crap, and never watched another one., and never will, as to me he is just a shadow of the best actors, Rathbone, and Brett....superb the pair of them and their Doctor Watson side kicks....:)

[@BillieJolene1]

I agree. Jeremy did Sherlock so INCREDIBLY well!!!! I had the entire DVD collection. And watched it religiously. It just NEVER got boring. That's how remarkably well done the entire series was done from start to finish. Excellent technical expertise as well as superb talent!!!

[@sazfretz1945]

If you subscribe to Britbox, you can watch all the episodes without KZbin adverts.

[@moviemad56]

Tina may I recommend the outstanding audio books by Greg Wagland (Magpie Audio) ? 🤔 His interpretation of Holmes is also very good.

[@tinaarko6625]

@@moviemad56 I love him. I listen to him almost daily sometimes. I have a new love and appreciation for Sherlock Holmes because of Jeremy Brett and that incredible series.

[@pakibluemannn]

Oh thank you so very much, Mr. Fry for talking about Jeremy Brett. I had once commented on your video talk about Oscar Wilde wherein I had requested you to also say a few words about Jeremy Brett, whose astonishingly high quality depiction of Sherlock Holmes in every minute way possible, be it his dressing to his smile to laugh to his strrress on letter R while speaking in that beautiful accent of his made me fall in love with that wonderful human during my school days. Alas, my wish to shake his hand at least once will never be realized for he is no more. But I am glad his images live on courtesy KZbin. Thank you again and the two gentlemen for choosing a topic so worthy as this. For me, Sherlock Holmes was and is no one but Jeremy Brett. May the Universe bless you

[@cdb3847]

Fry is so incredibly well spoken - definitely would not have rediscovered Holmes without his audiobook series.

[@rigilchrist]

Brett was everyone's favourite. I love Fry talking about this stuff.

[@pvonberg]

Yes, Jeremy Brett was the greatest Holmes of all. He played Holmes as a genius. And of course Brett was a genius.

[@meissnerflux]

Brett to me is the most iconic Holmes. The depth, the passion, the thoughtfulness. He got so into character that it killed him. What a legend of the acting industry. As much as I like Cumberbatch as an actor, for the new Holmes he is flat, not passionate , compared to Brett.

[@KSfan4ever]

What a superb and wonderful interview!! I love hearing Stephen talk about the extraordinary and amazing Jeremy Brett, and the interviewer showing so much knowledge about Jeremy as well. As an actor, Jeremy was truly brilliant, and as Holmes, he was unequaled. Well done!

[@DinGrogu16]

I grew up watching Jeremy Brett. He's the only Holmes for me. Exceptional.

[@JaneFrieman]

An interview of interest! It was pleasing to learn that Fry knew Jeremy Brett and also Brett and Anna Massey's son David.

[@kihntagious]

I've listened to his Audible recording over and over. Jeremy. Stephen and Sherlock. The finest Brits

[@lcflngn]

Looking forward to that!

[@simonmandrakejones]

I am listening to it at the moment. It is absolutely fantastic. He brings such life to the stories.

[@simonlancaster1815]

@@stewartlancaster6155 It is called Audible on Amazon. The brand for audiobooks. This is why she used a capital letter.

[@pdcrmr]

Stephen Fry could make a discussion on the various grades of sand sound interesting

[@delilahm9692]

I too think that Jeremy's greatness hasn't been proprely recognised

[@margaretbuckley9309]

JEREMY BRETT WAS I THINK THE BEST SHERLOCK HOMES BY FAR HE WAS WONDERFUL TO WATCH PURE GENIUS A BRILLIANT ACTOR ITS SO SAD HES NO LONGER WITH US RIP JEREMY 😭💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@deniseandrews113]

I agree! BAFTA should be called out for their blatant disrespect of him & his extensive contributions to the British stage and screen Its shameful, especially since they gave a posthumous award to Heath Ledger...

[@shalininair6957]

Stephen Fry talking about Jeremy Brett and Sherlock Holmes... that's the stuff of fantasies! Thanks so much for this Luke and Gus. This was just so precious.

[@sazfretz1945]

I am so very glad that my introduction to Sherlock Holmes was via Stephen Fry's Audible readings of the entire Conan-Doyle canon of Holmes. He read them with such great skill that it truly sounded like a cast of many readers. That led to my watching the brilliant Jeremy Brett series on Britbox. When my parents watched the series in the 80s, I had no interest. When I heard Mr. Fry's readings, I couldn't believe what I had been missing.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Oh, I love listening to Fry's reading of the entire Sherlock Holmes canon - I could listen to it all day (and often have!) A brilliant version and my absolute favourite!

[@Straker1895]

Brilliant! No one is better to listen to than Stephen Fry on the subject of Sherlock Holmes. Stephen gets it... he really gets it!

[@jimwallington437]

There are not many people better to listen to than Stephen Fry on many subjects.

[@Barbara2012]

I

[@epradeep]

So much more to like Stephen now that I know that he is a Jeremy fan. We are in good company :).

[@lekoman]

@@jimwallington437 I'd listen to him talk about just about anything that interested him. He's the epitome of the bon vivant. Erudite, interesting, well-read, and clever. Just love him.

[@jimwallington437]

@@lekoman So true! His special on Gutenberg is a classic.

[@fishypaw]

I love Sherlock Holmes. I love Jeremy Brett. I love Stephen Fry. Thank you.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Very interesting conversation. Jeremy Brett was, indeed, superb as Holmes. And although it's great to have all the films he made, it still stings that he never lived long enough to finish all the stories. David Suchet managed to film all the Hercule Poirot stories, so it would've been fantastic if the same had been the case with Holmes.

[@stephengibson100]

I'm listening to the Audible Book, read by Stephen Fry. It is outstanding.

[@Jay-ql4gp]

Jeremy Brett _is_ Sherlock Holmes. I bought the Granada series some years ago and it is stunning.

[@pseudonayme7717]

How do I thumb up a million times? Thanks so much you two ❤🙏

[@Lukeyourself]

That is a lot of thumbs! I don't know what do with half of them! Thanks for watching

[@jwvandegronden]

I was addicted to this series, and as a young bloke somehow I understood and felt the gravitas with which Jermey Brett portrayed Holmes. To hear my favorite wise man (yes I am a Fry fanboy) is so outspokenly on the same page as me, and knows how to express exactly the feeling this Holmes gave me with his eloquent and tapestry way of telling his stories just gave me goosebumps! And what a great idea for a podcast! Thanks so much! Subscribed!

[@Pladderkasse]

Jeremy Brett...so many fond memories of TV nights, before I even realized what great acting was. He was simply captivating and genuine.

[@Nounismisation]

Isn't wonderful to hear someone's work reviewed with such love and in such detail.

[@timcollins1131]

I teach English in Chiang Mai using my own method and curriculum and I am so pleased to say Sherlock Holmes is one of my senior students favourite subjects of the 150+ subjects I have created, very rewarding classes whenever they are requested..Each Lesson is preceded by viewing a Jeremy Brett Granada episode. Next lesson is in 4 hours time, must print, laminate and bind the textbooks for my students now!

[@jodu626]

Tim Collins how’s the smog at the mo?

[@timcollins1131]

@@jodu626 none

[@timcollins1131]

@@jodu626 Thanks for asking, but the smog is not exclusive to Chiang Mai but it is popular subject for critical visitors and backpackers, of which I am neither. We do have the annual issue of smog which is the subject of a project I am working on.

[@jodu626]

Tim Collins I too live in Bangkok and was there 7/8 months ago. It is truly a problem. Thankfully I wasn’t there long. Shame cos it’s a nice city

[@jodu626]

Matthew Hunt love fry love holmes. Think most sensible people do 😉

[@Alulim-Eridu]

One of my all time favorite performers, talking about one of my all time favorite performances! Stephen Fry & Jeremy Brett... excellent!

[@babygeorgehart]

Jeremy Brett was THE Sherlock Holmes bar none. I read in an interview once that he said that he thought that he wasn't very good at portraying him and I was shocked by his admission. He was the best one to play him.

[@mrjw6701]

Jeremy Brett is simply the greatest Sherlock Holmes ever.

[@zambranaml]

Stephen Fry's remark of "deepest level of friendship" rings true, in that a deep love and bonding relationship between two men does not and should not always be classified (or dismissed) as homosexuality. In "Fry and Laurie: Reunited," Hugh's letter to Stephen clarified that kind of difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fJpHWthad2d9E

[@Cat919]

Jeremy Brett is THE iconic Sherlock.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

God bless Jeremy Brett my most favorite Sherlock Holmes EVER . Is a time machine for me every time I watch the Granada Sherlock Holmes TV show I go back when I was fourteen years old is always refreshing and nostalgic in the same time!

[@mr.mayhem7402]

Thank you for this. it's heartwarming for Jeremy and the TV series to receive its proper due. The high production values are self-evident right from the opening shot of the credit sequence and I immediately fell in love with the series when it was first broadcast all those years ago. I was still at school at the time so the series led to me taking out the books from the library and reading all the original stories. Please don't overlook the wonderful David Burke who brought considerable depth and presence of mind to the role of Watson who, up until that point, was regularly portrayed as a bumbling oaf (his portrayal of Josef Stalin is also worth seeing in the excellent "Reilly, ace of spies." - they really don't make programmes like they used to.)

[@5809AUJG]

What a wonderful thing to see! Beloved Stephen Fry, talking about our genius Sherlock Holmes, the miraculous Jeremy Brett! For me, he was the greatest Holmes of all time, and always will be...and I've seen a lot of portrayals of the character. Wonderful talk, great and intelligent questions, a pure joy to see Mr Brett remembered so very well. Thank you! ❤😊

[@c.a.savage5689]

Stephen Fry, Jeremy Brett, Arthur Conan Doyle.. how wonderful to come across this. God save the Queen.

[@paddynicnack]

I had no idea about this podcast up until today. I'm so delighted to find it. More people need to be introduced to the wonderful Jeremy Brett and his amazing Sherlock Holmes series. Really fantastic work guys. Thank you so much.

[@nonosays]

What a delightful discovery! Brett was indescribably superb as Holmes, giving us everything we wanted and needed in the character but always holding something back. Thanks for giving us a place to celebrate him!

[@bixchick007]

Stephen Fry is such a brilliant man. Wonderful to hear his experiences.

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

Fascinating, I didn't know Fry was a member of the Magic Circle or Sherlock Holmes Society!!

[@brentbeacham9691]

I’m so very pleased such fans exist of the great Jeremy Brett playing the one and only exquisite portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. And to see one of my favorite people Stephen Fry talk about the work is so thrilling. I grew up on the PBS broadcasts of Sherlock Holmes. Those stories and Brett’s portrayal was a rational touchstone in a sea of bad emotions and manipulation. I could look to Holmes to make rational sense of his world. Thank you for this mix of appreciation and fond remembrances.

[@Lukeyourself]

We grew up with the episodes on PBS as well. We're reliving them all on our podcast. Come with us.

[@theGhoulman]

Everyone in North America remembers Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes on PBS, Sundays. Mid 1980s. Around 9, I recall. He will always be MY Sherlock Holmes. :)

[@FatGuyHiker]

Mystery! Yes! My parents would put me to bed and then watch Holmes, the Christie detectives and the others. I can still hear the theme song and Vincent Price's voice coming from my bedroom.

[@Arfabiscuit]

I remember watching every episode and season of Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett . Me and my dad would wait with baited breath for the next installment great days . Bless both their souls .

[@derSpuk]

Could listen to Stephen Fry for hours.

[@CaresinVerse]

Jeremy Brett was indeed the definitive Sherlock Holmes. I love both Watsons too. I was teaching acting when Edward Hardwicke began playing Watson and I wrote to him and we had a correspondence going about acting. Glad you are sharing these online. They are a joy to watch.

[@mickysly1]

I would log my vote for him to get a “sir” let alone a belated award for his contribution to being THE greatest Sherlock Holmes..... he is and always will be the best actor to play the perfect role. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😎😎😎😍😍😍

[@gregboyington4896]

Loved watching Brett in the Granada series when I was younger on PBS Mystery with the Edward Gorey opening. Now I own them on DVD. Best Sherlock ever!

[@phantom.lover0527]

I've binged all the podcasts because of this interview. Thanks Gus and Luke! I'm sure Jeremy Brett would have been so excited about all your efforts!

[@Lukeyourself]

Thank you for listening! New one out this week!

[@JimFortune]

Basil Rathbone was Sherlock Holmes to me until the first time I saw Jeremy Brett in the role.

[@jolynnaerobert3190]

I had never seen (or even heard of) Jeremy Brett's Holmes until Britbox. I don't know if the series was ever shown in the US... I have friends who still argue that Rathbone is the best, but that is only because they have never seen Jeremy Brett has Holmes.

[@DaRunTingsCrew]

@@jolynnaerobert3190 Have you been able to introduce your friends to the great JB portrayal?

[@JimFortune]

@Lee Shackelford Now I need to see if I can deduce which episode. I may have to watch them all again. For science! lol

[@CalSharp]

I think Rathbone would be enjoying more respect as Holmes if Nigel Bruce, as lovable as he was, hadn't been such a doofus.

[@pandadelle]

When I saw this link pop up in my tl I went crazy I guess... I didn't know your podcast but this is quite an entrée to it ! Thank you so much for this because as a sherlockian and a brettist, that's pure caviar ! And now, I'm in a hurry to ear to the other podcasts !

[@Lukeyourself]

Excellent! Please do check out the full podcast, we have a lot of fun making them.

[@roberthart2825]

Growing up it was Jeremy Brett who got me interested in sherlock Holmes. Yes he should get some award. As he was simply brilliant

[@vivianlaw13]

My husband and I have just discovered the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes and we can't stop watching them! And we love the David Suchet Poirot too and said last night that Jeremy's sherlock was like dinner, meaty, intense, works your brain and the David Suchet Poirot is like desert, pleasure, light hearted and cozy.... Love them both!

[@Themanwhocameback2]

Well said!

[@thorawilson1466]

I like Jeremy Brett best as Holmes

[@TiddleIX]

A fascinating interview with Stephen Fry. Well done guys!

[@Wkkbooks]

Jeremy Brett and his lover American actor Paul Shenar were my houseguests for a time in NYC around 1986. He chain smoked and lounged about grandly in a wonderful brocade dressing gown. He explained that playing Sherlock Holmes drove him to the brink of a nervous breakdown, so difficult was it to maintain the intense involvement with evil that the role required of him. He absolutely hated the experience but couldn't get away from it because it was so successful. But one felt it was a bit of an act, as though he really didn't know me well enough to not be acting. However, the fear of typecasting was definitely a motive; he seemed truly to want to get out of the role. He was full of amazing anecdotes about the great theatrical families he was connected to. Why is that Davies book so damned expensive?

[@Themanwhocameback2]

But in interview after after interview Jeremy maintained that he never got over his wife Joan Harrison's death in 1985, and spent the rest of his life in mourning. Oh, well ......

[@Wkkbooks]

@@Themanwhocameback2 That may have been true in a way. He couldn't be expected to parade his entire life in interviews after all.

[@bellchime3078]

@@Themanwhocameback2Just cause he had a lover wouldn’t make that less true

[@joemedley195]

This showed up in my recommendations because I’m a Stephen Fry fan. But I own the Jeremy Brett DVD box set. Thanks for the Friday night treat. I subscribed.

[@Lukeyourself]

Excellent! Thank you!