The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia [Jeremy Brett]

[@meirwise1107]

Others played Sherlock Holmes, Jeremy Brett turned into Sherlock Holmes. He recorded all of them even when gravely ill and died shortly after completion. RIP Jeremy. Unique, unequaled...there will never be another.

[@westerling8436]

I've read a lot of sherlock holmes and seeing this guy here for the first time, he's really very good

[@asheer9114]

@Meir Wise. As Jeremy Brett becomes most accurate portrait Sherlock Holmes, David Suchet become the one and only Hercules Poirot. 🙂

[@janicem9225]

@@asheer9114 That's very true. I can't imagine anyone else as Sherlock Holmes, nor can I imagine anyone else as Poirot. Jeremy Brett and David Suchet actually became the two greatest fictional detectives in literature.

[@anarchorepublican5954]

...apparently there were several original Sherlock stories he never portrayed...including the Detectives very first appearance in print, 1887's "a Study in Scarlet" ....that somehow makes it even sadder...

[@martinabcbeers]

Similar to poirot

[@tonymcnamara9368]

I read in an interview with Jeremy Brett, that he would keep a copy of the story they were filming at hand to make sure the script stayed true to Sir A.C.D's writing. Brett will always be THE BEST portrayer of Holmes imo.

[@anarchorepublican5954]

...apparently there were several original Sherlock stories he never portrayed...including the Detectives very first appearance in print, 1887's "a Study in Scarlet" ....that somehow makes it even sadder...

[@janadeubner9883]

Watching Basil Rathbone portraying Holmes in old reruns in my teens I did not think anyone else could rival his performance until I found Jeremy Brett! I excitedly told my brother about him and this series as we were both such Sherlock Holmes fans. RIP Jeremy Brett job very well done and thank you.

[@brachagates5676]

I couldn't agree more tonymcnamara9368

[@carminemurray6624]

If you will remember, there were various departures from the Cannon in the Story, The Charles Agustus Milverton Adventure, adding and deleting other salient elements, The Bust of the goddess Athena had nothing to do with the Original story and the final dialog between Holmes and Lestrade was deleted where Holmes uncharacteristically refuses to help Inspector Lestrade.

[@PrimetimeD]

@@carminemurray6624 There certainly were departures from the strict story here and there, but they are by and large very accurate. More important, I think, is that Mr. Brett understood and embodied Holmes so well. Perhaps he kept the stories on hand to ensure his responses/emotes were on point.

[@ellenbremner9100]

Jeremy Brett was the best Sherlock Holmes. It’s sad he is no longer with us. He was so talented!

[@AnuArts-24]

True👍 he is the best sherlock holmes

[@thewmhpodcast]

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[@ghislainndjombouet8212]

Jeremy Brett is to Sherlock Holmes what David Suchet is to Hercule Poirot. Simply the best.

[@HikerBiker]

Then you have never watched Basal Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, not to mention Dr. Watson.

[@karencarter8292]

@@HikerBiker With due regard, I am very familiar with Basil Rathbone's rendition of Holmes, and I believe Brett does a better job.

[@HikerBiker]

@@karencarter8292 We are all allowed our own opinions. Just so long as we can enjoy them. ✌🙂

[@jasonavina8274]

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[@Cubs1719]

Basil Rathbone has entered the chat. Seriously though, we are lucky that we have both Basil rathbun and Jeremy Brett.

[@amandagibbs2429]

RIP Gayle Hunnicutt. 🙏 Just heard you passed on August 31st. Thank you for your portrayal of Irene Adler.

[@katherinewilson1853]

Thank you for posting this! Thank you Irene Adler, and Gayle Hunicutt, for performances that surely changed many lives.

[@pixie3760]

She was a truly beautiful woman.

[@TheBeautyIn3Dee]

Truly regal bearing, more so than Grace Kelly.

[@jarniwoop]

The Woman.

[@duztv5370]

May her soul rest in peace. She did a fantastic job here. "The woman" 😢

[@robbiereilly]

It's been raining all weekend. Foggy too. A real pea-souper. Home sick and nothing better for the soul than Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. Simply wonderful.

[@teo4evermj]

Robbie R. Esq. Lovely comment

[@winterwolf2012]

Hope you pulled thru?

[@ravenous_videophile]

50:24 "Is it not a pity she was not on my level?" "From what I have seen of the lady, Yes indeed she's on a very different level to your majesty." Always loved that quip.

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[@palomaramirez2360]

Sick burn!

[@lordschild3618]

i laughed so hard

[@nancyhowell4505]

Expertly delivered insult as only Sherlock Holmes could do! His Majesty, with his massive ego, never felt the cut. 👏👍👍😄

[@BobSaint]

Pompeous idiot couldn't even tell the insult.

[@SimonFoston]

It's highly telling that no one has ever tried to produce another series of completely faithful adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories; these are definitive.

[@Adrian.Messenger]

Funnily enough the best episode of this series - The Last Vampire - had virtually nothing to do with the story it's based on. Everything that makes it good was dreamed up by the scriptwriter.

[@bbb462cid]

Brett was born for this role. He allows his Holmes to have just the right subtlety and barely contained nuance and then bottles it up again as fast as it poured out. Brilliant portrayal. If only during his time the myriad of behind the scenes and interview type productions had been the norm. I'd love to know how he crafted his character.

[@jeannetterondeau9913]

Nnnnmmmm

[@donaldbraugh2314]

The best portrayal of the fictional Sherlock Mastermind ever

[@anarchorepublican5954]

...apparently there were several original Sherlock stories he never portrayed...including the Detectives very first appearance in print, 1887's "a Study in Scarlet" ....that somehow makes it even sadder...

[@donaldbraugh2314]

@@anarchorepublican5954 I am certain he did do A study in Scarlet. I think I saw it.

[@anarchorepublican5954]

@@donaldbraugh2314 ...🔍Elementary !.. my Friend...perfectly Elementary!..I merely consulted the Standard Global Gazetteer (wikipedia)...under the article and headings "A Study in Scarlet": Adaptions: Television: ... I quote verbatim:... "...A Study in Scarlet is one of the stories missing from the adaptations made starring Jeremy Brett between 1984 and 1994...." again deduction by mere observation...and hard cold fact...

[@tracieh215]

"She is of a very different level to Your Majesty." Very diplomatic, Holmes. Very diplomatic.

[@seer1623]

Dang, Brett was gorgeous in this episode, and yet such a perfect match to Doyle's character. A genius playing a genius, written by a genius. Just brilliant.

[@cocochocs3126]

seer16 you find him attractive ?really ?!

[@ameliashephard2876]

Indeed he does!

[@cocochocs3126]

Amelia Shephard lol

[@janicem9225]

@@cocochocs3126 Jeremy Brett was actually quite handsome when younger. Have you ever seen him in other movies, ect? His chronic ill health...both physical and mental, as well as the process of aging, changed him over time, just as it does everyone.

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@janicem9225 Yes, he was a truly handsome man. Freddy Eynsford-Hill, of course. And that rapier wit never goes wrong.

[@hankbou5836]

nobody was even close to Brett as Sherlock Holmes. He was born to do this role and he died doing it. I recently bought all the Blu-ray's copy of the entire series by Brett. He was so animated as Holmes. They way he used his hands to convey emotions or his eyes instead of words. He was simply amazing.

[@pinnaclesystemsgroup6472]

Totally agree!

[@marksmith3947]

I don't disagree with you at all, but the entire production was on a level which would be hard to match

[@rowangreymantle]

So very true and yet by a minimum of emotions he shows such a sense of restraint of his feelings, and it is more strongly felt because of that economy of open emotions! He was a genius! I grew up watching the old Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce episodes on T V when I was a kid and until I watched Jeremy Brett as Holmes, Rathbone was my favorite. He is no match for Jeremy Brett's portrayal.

[@arnepianocanada]

Gail Hunnicutt is so much more than a lovely ornament. The settling into subtle disappointment when she looks after Brett's parish priest is worth the price of admission.

[@Psychopathis]

the outstanding thing about Brett is that he didnt turn into the perfect Holmes in the duration of the series. He was perfectly there, THE Sherlock Holmes from the very first scene

[@Sweemops]

he played Holmes in theater for many years before the series

[@Bootmahoy88]

Absolutely. His precise and rapier-like reply to Watson's rebuking his 'habit' came from the very core of Holmes. He was there, right there from the very start. Brilliant. That little speech gives me shivers. So fine.

[@spawnlordgaming7826]

Absolutely brilliant

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@SweemopsAre you sure ? I heard quite a different story ?

[@Sweemops]

@@juliagoodfellow7539 I have read it in a DVD Collection companion book. But tell me what you heard.

[@abra_kadavr]

Amazing! Childhood memories suddenly awoken by finding this episode and this playlist. Dark winter Sunday afternoons with the whole family watching this series on the couch in silence on the few channels we had. Mother ironing clothes, father half asleep and me and my brother barely understanding the smooth talking englishmen on the TV. All four of us completely drawn in by Mr. Bretts charisma and amazing performance. Thank you for uploading all of these to YT in "crisp" 720p. Nothing, but pure joy rewatching this all these years later. One day I'll bump into you Ser Severus on the street, and I'll drag you to the nearest pub to buy you a pint.

[@donjuan5955]

Quite possibly the most authentic reply I've ever read

[@jessicabanda5310]

This is sublime and so heartwarming. Greetings from Malawi, Africa😍

[@tugcesentuna8034]

That's so cute!

[@humbertoventura6818]

I had the privilege of reading all sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories regarding Sherlock Holmes and I can say with confidence that this TV show is without any doubt until this moment the most reliable project regarding the actual novels that started back in 1887 with "A study in scarlet". Fantastic work from Granada and Jeremy Brett is the most brilliant Sherlock Homes representation.

[@bulsaralinda]

i fully agree!!!

[@LINDSAYWINN]

also worth checking out the radio versions with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce and Tom Conway and Nigel Bruce ....

[@herbalmedicine-best9903]

Humberto Ventura My dear sir, you are absolutely right.

[@GoDamnWeird]

Humberto, have you seen any of the original images of Holmes from the Strand Magazine? Jeremy Brett is the spitting image of the character, as well as a near perfect match psychologically. Just an incredible piece of casting, topped with a surpassing performance and understanding of the character in his time.

[@humbertoventura6818]

Hi. No, never seen those images. The ones that I had actually seen are the illustrations from the novels in Victorian time. And ofcourse the extremely accurate description that Sir Arthur made of Holmes in the books gave me a fair depiction. I dont think that physically Jemery Brett is the closest figure, an actor from the 60´s - Peter Cushing - has closest features to the character in the book. However the way the character behaves, movements, agility, way of thinking Brett really nail it perfectly. I think it is fair to say for anyone that has actually read the books that this impression is perfection itself. Guy Ricthies movies starring Robert Downely Jr as Holmes, by the other hand, are laughable to say the least.

[@clouds882]

Jeremy Brett will always be my favourite Sherlock Holmes. The quintessential Holmes. Still sadly missed by his loyal fans. Janis, Singapore

[@RNFORLAW]

I'm 55 and I have been watching these "Granada" versions of Holmes since my early 20's. While I certainly enjoy the old B&W Basil Rathbone movies take on Holmes I must say Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes. He played that character like NO other before or since. R.I.P Mr. Brett you put a smile on many faces ~

[@katherinewilson1853]

I'm only a bit younger and I've been watching it since since it came out!

[@ahoo2237]

So true ❤❤❤

[@mikeanagnostou4399]

Whenever I read any of Conan Doyle’s works now, in my mind’s eye, I cannot but imagine Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. What draws me again and again to watch the Granada series is how much love and regard everyone in the production from John Hawkesworth to Brett to Burke and Hardwicke had for the characters and stories.

[@chelsiewoodward]

This is the first time I've ever seen this actor play Sherlock Holmes . His acting is intoxicating

[@Carolina-mh1nn]

jeremy brett and david burke, in my opinion, the best holmes and watson that has ever existed

[@Sweemops]

for me Edward Hardwicke is the ultimate Dr.Watson

[@Cattitude369]

I 2nd that! I can watch these all day. They just seem to capture the essence of Holmes and Watson.

[@luzelenamartinezcasanova8922]

Basil Rathbone

[@maisiecarruthers695]

@stephen noonan no he left because he didn't want type cast and recommended hardwick himself to take over from him now Burke's son is quite well known he plays a detective with one leg on British TV its good to and they both appeared in interviews together when it last came out

[@maisiecarruthers695]

@stephen noonan bit great comment bar that one discretion lol

[@glaurung78]

I loved the scene when the german nobleman visits for the first time. His interactions with both of them, Holmes' excellent german, every detail. How much respect he gets from Watson, how little from Holmes, and how faithful to the book all is.

[@isabelguzmanmiranda5025]

Best Sherlock Holmes ever... and best Irene Adler. "What a queen she would have made? Is it not a pity she was not on my level?" "From what I have seen of the lady, yes indeed she IS on a very different level to your majesty." Glorious!

[@cioccolateriaveneziana]

Rachel McAdams was the best Irene Adler. The film was weird but she was perfect for the role.

[@ferdi5339]

...it will be very difficult to surpass Jeremy Brett's Sherlock. This series are a piece of art.

[@brachagates5676]

I could watch them over and over

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@brachagates5676I have.

[@blueislandyachts4274]

Legendary. I rarely say a word regarding acting skills.... Jeremy Brett has encapsulated Sherlock Holmes. Truly became Sherlock Holmes.... Respectfully no one else has done with this man has done for Sherlock.

[@ahoo2237]

Do agree❤❤❤

[@binoodle511]

I can't describe how much affection I hold for this series. Jeremy Brett's portrayal of sherlock never ceases to capture my heart.

[@androc75]

Quite possibly, the most impressive Sherlock episode. Ticks all the boxes from casting to settings. Performances, timing, camerawork, writing, dialogue delivery..and music. Top drawer stuff that is unmatched. I can never tire of seeing this several times. This set the bar impossibly high for the episodes that came after in seasons 1 and 2 and those were impeccably made too!

[@john-tomlinson]

I also really like the portrayal of women in this one. Not just Irene Adler but also Mrs. Willard at at 46:10. She's smirking at the boys being outwitted.

[@katherinewilson1853]

@@john-tomlinson I love it too!! You just know she's going to send a letter to Mrs. Norton with the details.

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

Phoooeeeey. This is a typical production for this series.

[@DaneMind]

"From what I have seen of the lady, yes indeed she is on a very different level to your majesty." DAMN

[@BobSaint]

Dense aristocrat idiot couldn't even know when he's burned.

[@sheristewart3940]

@@BobSaint Right!? Amazing! What a bafoon ~ an utter oaf.

[@SiansBookcases]

@Bailiwick In The Master Blakmailer too. Though that might have been shock, as he went quite far in order to get the case solved.

[@maisiecarruthers695]

@Bailiwick he doesn't manage to save the lady Carfax and is ashamed he never got there in time

[@w.954]

She does

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

I saw this when it was first shown on TV, with Diana RIggs as the host of the show. This was in the late 1980s. I’m so glad that I’ve found all these episodes again. I’m watching them in chronological order. The ill health and death of Jeremy Brett was a loss to us all. He is sorely missed.

[@yopekok5448]

Please tell how to get all the episodes?

[@armandotavian2168]

On youtube my friend@@yopekok5448

[@mckavitt13]

Diana Rigg.

[@katherinewilson1853]

Vincent Price was the first host, and Diana Rigg was the second. 1984-1995. :)

[@vashna3799]

Jeremy Brett’s performance in this one episode as Holmes and twice in disguise showed that he was the greatest Holmes ever.

[@kaustubhsinha4923]

While Benedict Cumberbach's character is a different thing altogether, Robert Dowerny Jr was just Tony Stark in an old suit. Jeremy Brett is the complete definition of the character portrayed in the books, not just visually, but also in terms of minute gestures like the way he sits, joins the tip of his fingers while thinking, the jolt with which he walked, everything in complete agreement with the character. None could justify Sherlock Holmes like Jeremy and none might ever will.

[@natraj_j]

Excellently described, Kaustubh

[@azkabhatti2887]

Jeremy and Benedict are the best

[@jocknielsen1101]

I have just enjoyed the whole saga as read by Stephen Fry, and I find myself in this odd bubble of savory and sweet language nipping at each others heals. And so, it pains me - however much I agree with your sentiment - to read the phrase ".. might ever will". *sees himself out*

[@bird10498]

@William Sirman Robert Downey Jr was ridiculous, ludicrous in comparison.

[@colinl2020]

@@azkabhatti2887 benedict was the WORST!

[@luukeksifrozenhillbillyeur3407]

The amount of charisma Brett commands from the very first moment he's in a scene is amazing.

[@cartwheel8319]

Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes is simply the best IMHO. I watched the series when it was first televised so many years ago, and was saddened at his early death. A tour de force actor of the old school. Thank you, Jeremy.

[@gregsmith7949]

While in High School in the late 1980s, I watched this religiously when it was broadcast on PBS Mystery. Jeremy Brett will always be my Sherlock. He perfectly portrayed the eccentric detective to the point that I could never consider any other in the role.

[@PetticoatsofComprehension1]

I watched it on PBS too, I loved the opening animation with Edward Gorey's art, and of course Vincent Price in that fantastically decorated room with his monologue leading into the story.

[@humbertoventura1344]

From Portugal, let me greet our alies, the Brits, for creating such a compelling character - by Sir Conan Doyle - and for creating this incredible tv series. I am a HUGE fan of the novels and the series.

[@alanparsonsfan]

@humertoventura1344 Well said, Sir. Only the English could have so faithfully reproduced late 19th Century London as the perfect backdrop for Brett's iconic performances. From a grateful American, thank you, Granada! Bravo!

[@michalbukvai7548]

This IS Sherlock Holmes. Other actors just try to portray him, but Brett realy WAS Holmes.

[@ViniciusRochaMida5]

Damn, you're probably right

[@ivanbuljanvanboelken4676]

hear hear

[@KenyKelkin]

Basil Rathbone

[@stevenlornie1261]

No one puts down Peter Cushing. You may fire when ready...

[@debatoshdas]

Best portrayal of Sherlock but then BBC one is not truly adapting Doyle´s stories, but just inspired the SHERLOCK episodes.

[@georgiethumbs2438]

This show is brilliant, incredible sets, costumes and the acting particularly by Jeremy Brett is utterly astounding, without question it is the pinnacle interpretation of Sherlock Holme, A.C. Doyle would have been proud.

[@helentucker6407]

The best Sherlock actor ever. Brilliant series.thanks for sharing

[@lionpersia]

Everybody is talking about Jeremy Brett's unequaled skill at the portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and rightly so; but I have to draw attention to the fact that David Burke is an even more impressive actor and, with his impeccable late Victorian mannerisms and minute depiction of a man in his standing, he is every bit Dr. Watson!

[@bbb462cid]

I agree, and I think it is a shame that he left the production. I understand it was very amicable, but I wish circumstances had been different, all the same.

[@manfmalachi]

And I adore that he isn't portrayed as a bumbling idiot. He demonstrates Homes at more than full volume. he is in awe of him but demands respect by him as well

[@MaryViviano]

EXACTLY! while i love basil rathbone's portrayal of holmes, i hate that they made watson out to be a bumbling idiot

[@cbmtrx]

Too bad Burke left after one season. For all his instincts as a great actor, he evidently didn't see the greatness of what they were making.

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@cbmtrxI'm sure he did. He just got a better offer.

[@JeffSmedbron]

Nothing takes you back to period London and the English countryside better than this series.

[@Adrian.Messenger]

It's a bit too starchy and pristine. Everyone always wearing their Sunday best, etc. I prefer dramas set in this era that focus on the underclass.

[@KilliK69]

the actress portraying Irene Adler is insanely beautiful.

[@alanparsonsfan]

it s easy to overlook her very lovely speaking voice.

[@dugclrk]

I always compare any Holmes actor to Jeremy Brett, he is exactly how I picture him in my mind.

[@david47s]

Agreed!

[@wildman2012]

I watched these when they were first broadcast in the 80s on PBS Mystery. I still enjoy them today. Timeless! Thanks for the upload.

[@uthmaanpacsa7259]

Brett the great. No one else can capture the Holmes' spirit like Jeremy.

[@susanscott917]

With a velvet voice. And cheekbones to cut glass... The only sherlock Holmes... And to pass of broken heart.. Fabulous legacy to leave Sherlock Holmes In such Excellent hands....fluid grace but intensely Male...

[@averygordon5334]

It's a testament to just how much he gave to the role.

[@brianwhelan5382]

Jeremy Brett was born to play the part

[@frankrwalsh]

If only he could lose the deerstalker cap and Inverness coat.

[@callithowiseeit5806]

@Vox Quod I agree, those who prefer Brett I feel merely relate to his homosexuality more than anything, they're so desperate for Holmes and Watson to be an 'item', it's the same with Raffles

[@MsMariacelina]

@@callithowiseeit5806 and Vox Quod You guys are so obsessed (and a bit envious?). You've probably never read Doyle's stories, because your comments are grotesque. Get a life. We, women, do prefer Brett...

[@jeffcollins5188]

No question

[@williamdean4101]

Jeremy Brett was THE quintessential Holmes. This series is undisputably the finest ever produced.

[@randyacuna5643]

Rathbone is the best , not Jeremy.

[@2sridhark]

Jerermy Brett is the best. While living in USA (i live in India now), i collected all the DVDs of Sherlock Holmes with Brett in it. Quite a collection it is!

[@IErikSteve]

Jeremy Brett was a masterpiece of art. It seems like God painted the perfect image of Sherlock Holmes in real life.

[@robertgoss4842]

Jeremy Brett as Holmes is pure tour do force. He displays both subtlety and irony in delicious portions. Clearly, the best portrayal of Holmes, by any actor. By extension, this series of Sherlock Holmes tales is the finest I've seen. Leave it to the Brits, to produce the definitive British melodrama.

[@vagabondfaith1]

I think that Jeremy Brett rocks.. I love this series and it takes me back to an era when Britain was great and ruled the waves and also waved the rules. Conan Doyle's is a master of mystery and I love watching every one of these productions

[@Bloxygames-c1g]

Love that description!

[@anarchorepublican5954]

...apparently there were several original Sherlock stories he never portrayed...including the Detectives very first appearance in print, 1887's "a Study in Scarlet" ....that somehow that is quite sad...

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@anarchorepublican5954Who told you that ?

[@anarchorepublican5954]

@@juliagoodfellow7539 ...no one ...I got curious and researched it myself...the Wikipedia page for Brett's Sherlock Holmes series contains a list of the unadapted stories...19 unadapted stories and novels in all....far too many

[@anarchorepublican5954]

@@juliagoodfellow7539 ...the wikipedia article about the series has a section on unadapted stories...in total 17 Sherlock stories & 2 novels were not adapted for Brett...far too many...heartbreaking

[@ArilenaMoon]

Watching Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes never fails to make me smile and brighten my day. Such a timeless and unsurpassed performance. Everything about his performance was pure art, from the way he talked to the subtle movements and details.

[@RahulGupta-vr7sp]

No actor can beat his( jeremy brett) ways in portraying the original image of Holmes from the novels.

[@iainsan]

I want to say something about the opening and closing titles of this, which I have always admired. The music is superb and entirely appropriate and the way the moving pictures at the beginning freeze into sepia photographs is really clever and atmospheric.

[@amw6778]

This is the pilot episode of the series and probably one of Jeremy Brett's most brilliant performances as the great Sherlock Holmes... Genius writer... Genius actor!

[@helgesamuelsen9097]

Jeremy Brett is fantastic as Sherlock, but as important - David Burke makes an excellent Dr Watson as well! Sometimes Watson is portrayed as the slightly funny/stupid sidekick. Obviously he was never that in the novels. And then there is Gayle Hunnicutt, ahh, perfection again.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Watson's disappointment at having a sandwich for supper gets me every time. 🥪

[@Glodarion]

I didn't even know how many times I replayed it, and I really love Sherlock Holmes who write by Conan Doyle. Meanwhile, Jeremy Brett he is awesome, he was absolutely demonstrated about Sherlock. He is always the perfect gentleman:)

[@kimankersen1750]

Jeremy Bretts work as Mr Holmes, is a masterpiece.

[@johndeeble4095]

Jeremy Brett was the best Sherlock Holmes I've ever seen. Just like Peter Falk was destined to become colombo, Jeremy Brett was born to play Sherlock Holmes

[@DrSaav-my5ym]

This is what true acting is, Jeremy Brett doesn't play Sherlock Holmes, he is Sherlock Holmes

[@vishwanth3]

What an actor Jeremy Brett was, Certainly at a very different level

[@thomaslevy2119]

Although my late wife and I had different tastes in television, this Sherlock Holmes series was one which we both enjoyed viewing together. And we both thought Brett was even better than Rathbone as Sherlock. Thanks for putting it on KZbin! Pleasant, but bittersweet memories.

[@SurendranNambiath]

Agreed! Basil Rathbone was too human to be Holmes. Sir Arthur's Holmes was cold, devoid of any emotion, passionate about his work - as demonstrated by his quick movements when on a trail, etc. Basil was a handsome man no doubt, but Jeremy leaves him standing at the post, as Holmes! I can say that Basil would be second best and Cumberbatch the 3rd best. As for Robert Downey, he should have stuck to Ironman - he's the WORST Holmes!!

[@stewartcaldwell5299]

In Rathbone's day, he WAS Brett.

[@maisiecarruthers695]

@@SurendranNambiath isn't that Downey was a bad Holmes its that guy Ritchie made Holmes and Watson action heroes rather than reading people he read fight situations lol

[@beatrizbecker3728]

I'm so sorry you lost her.

[@thomaslevy2119]

@@beatrizbecker3728 Thank you.

[@jeffstone2136]

Just as Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan convinced you they were James Bond in the first moment you saw them, so did Jeremy Brett effortlessly and instantly establish his identity as Holmes here. Born to play the part. There were superb portrayals before him....Cushing, Rathbone...but no-one will ever surpass our esteemed late friend Mr Brett.

[@williamjc7195]

Brosnan never convinced me he was any thing other than Remmington .

[@randyacuna5643]

And Rathbone proved he is the best Holmes ever..

[@t.b.g.504]

Trivia: Jeremy Brett was once considered for the role as 007, auditioning for the part in the early 1970s. Wonder how that would have turned out?

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@williamjc7195If that.

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@randyacuna5643Nope. Not even close.

[@mr.ramfan8100]

My god, this was one of the GREATEST series of all time!

[@philippayne4951]

Had sir Arthur Conan Doyle been alive, I am sure he would agree that Jeremy Brett was his Sherlock Holmes, and made many more stories to suit Jeremy Brett and of course Watson and indeed all the other actors who starred. It is with great sadness that we have lost Jeremy Brett and many of the other actors, and will be greatly missed. Thanks for uploading for all to enjoy.

[@thefoundationsofdeslay]

Can I just say how adorable this Watson is, a true sunshine

[@tomhazell983]

He stayed for two seasons, not one, but yes I agree I wish Burke was Watson for more of it.

[@tomhazell983]

I understand the why you think that. He was Watson for all of the 'Adventures' episodes, however those were the first 2 series of the show. Hardwicke joined in season 3 when they changed the title to the Return of Sherlock Holmes.

[@JacobSprenger]

Both of these Watsons are still lightyears ahead of all the other Watsons, particularly the "bumbling imbecile" variant. Watson isn't supposed to be an imbecile, ffs! One aspect almost every other adaptation out there misses altogether is Holmes' reliance on Watson's assistance in matters of social interaction. I remember a scene (can't remember the name of the episode right now), where Holmes is sitting at a kitchen table like a boss, Watson standing at his side. Holmes interrogates that elderly housemaid that's still under shock by the murder that had just occured in the mansion, and she's standing there, crying her heart out. Watson has to bow down to Holmes' ear and _tell him to ask her to sit down_.

[@katesatriani]

True ! but "of dubious and questionable memory"??

[@cheryzheng]

I love how Watson finally got to shake the kings hand at the end. Remember the king entirely rejected Watson's hand when they first met.

[@howardking3601]

Authentic in every way -- Victorian England: city and countryside, costume, manners... The story was (as near as I can tell) enacted as written, and this Watson is the competent, intelligent companion with the serious demeanor of an army doctor created by Conan Doyle. And most of all, the portrayal of Holmes -- his genius and his eccentricity. All this topped off with some impressive cinematography. Of all the plethora of Holmes portrayals, this is my favorite by far! Thank you!✌

[@rasheedamadani2259]

No one has ever been as Holmesian as Jeremy Brett💕.. this series was my childhood craze!!

[@nebellona3427]

This is as close to the book compared to any other Sherlock Holmes’ movies! Jeremy Brett.... you’re the MAN!

[@postscript67]

I can hardly believe that it is 35 years since I, as a 16 year old, watched this episode when it was first shown. I had read all the stories in the previous few years and had managed to find an early edition of the Adventures with all the original Strand Magazine illustrations, and this just brought them to life. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a programme more before or since. Although they departed a bit from the stories in later series, the first two series in particular were just perfect.

[@chopin65]

This is the best version of Sherlock Holmes.

[@oldtimes8304]

realy ? what about russian ver . Livanov ?

[@SuperDeut4]

David Henson My exact sentiments. Excellent rendition.

[@Ptinski]

Truly, Brett is superb in the role, but the true characterization of Holmes has to be the classic Basil Rathbone in the 40s I believe. Rathbone was impeccably accurate in that aloof, rather self-righteous manner in which he interpreted this beloved character. Nothing was more compelling than his take on Holmes in Hound of the Baskervilles.

[@MacJaxonManOfAction]

The King's "disguise" is what Blackadder would call "as convincing as a giraffe in dark glasses trying to get into a polar bear's only golf club".

[@obi-wankenobi1233]

Nice to see a fellow man of comedic culture. Fans of Blackadder on the internet these days are about as rare as a dog who speaks! Very rare!

[@blackbird5634]

Really, I'd say without Baldric's 'cunning plan' one has to suffer along and make-do. Not everyone is 'as cunning as a fox who's just been made a Don Of Cunning at Oxford."

[@animerlon]

@@obi-wankenobi1233 With the abundance of facial hair that mask does very little. I'm going to have to rewatch Blackadder as it's been years & my memory is not great these days. This is the 3rd reference i've come across in the past week or so & my mind was a complete blank. The universe is obviously trying to tell me my mind needs refreshing. It will be an enjoyable way to get through the end of winter.

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

​@@obi-wankenobi1233NO. We aren't.

[@24-karat-plonker]

This is the first time I ever really sat and watched anything Sherlock Holmes related. I was very interested into getting into Sherlock Holmes and I am so glad I started with Jeremy Brett's version of him, I can't really see anyone else playing the part, he's superb♥️

[@ncooty]

These productions were simply superb. Obviously, Brett steals the show, but Burke, Hardwicke, the entire cast, the sets, the costumes, etc. were all truly excellent. Grenada really outdid themselves.

[@ofthedifference]

Jeremy Brett was an exceptional actor who was the quintessential Sherlock Holmes. He moved with the grace of a dancer, yet completely masculine - his performance was mesmerizing. He exuded a sensuality that was absolutely captivating - I cannot imagine what it would have been like to be in his presence. We lost a Golden Child when we lost Jeremy Brett far too soon.

[@PetticoatsofComprehension1]

He was lovely, a friend of mine knew him personally. A very kind, generous, intelligent, sensitive and of course quite talented beautiful man.

[@misspittypat72]

No one has ever played Sherlock Holmes as authentically as Jeremy Brett!!

[@SurendranNambiath]

There never will be too!!

[@francescaa8331]

Although I enjoyed the other Sherlocks, I have to agree. Brett really embodies Sherlock.

[@amarjeetsharma9537]

Yes I was thought Benedict Cumberbatch is the best Sherlock Holmes ever but then I watch this he does wonder. Every expression of his is on another level . If anyone wants to learn acting watch him.

[@lordschild3618]

NO CAP

[@tyrssen1]

The greatest Holmes of them all.

[@Kenko706]

Some might go as far as to suggest the only Holmes. I should not do so, of course, but I can well see how that argument might be made.

[@MrTitaMar]

Jeremy Brett The Very Best Sherlock Holmes of ever!!

[@Cagedvole]

+Tita Mar yes!!! Benidorm Compostheap is just a joke in the role compared with JB

[@justsaying819]

Honestly, Jeremy Brett(Victorian) and Benedict Cumberbatch(Modern) are the best Sherlocks for their time.

[@StormCrownSr]

+Jennifer G Well it could be a lot worse to be fair, remember when Piers Morgan played a certain British agent?

[@bulsaralinda]

i fully agree!!!

[@georgetempest2469]

Robert Downey jr. gives the whole Holmes character a new meaning - forget about all the failed attempts to make good stories into movies. Only Guy Ritchie managed to make it look good!

[@RGamer8383]

I really like Jeremy Brett portraying Sherlock Holmes.... 👍👍His features are just like Sherlock Holmes himself in the movies. In my opinion, no one can act better than Jeremy Brett. 😊😊

[@brucebaldy]

I think what originally sold me on this series was the fact it was actually set in Victorian England as the true character was also, then this pair as the leads and the supporting cast. Justice was served.

[@Diamond_Knight]

9:50 This is exactly how i clean my room when someone is coming over!

[@chauphominh1880]

David Lol. Me too!

[@Cattitude369]

😂😂

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

Everything goes behind that chair...

[@BoundInChains]

My photograph. -Bought! We were both in that photograph. -Photoshopped!

[@maaanunpuia]

Hahaha

[@Lupinthe3rd.]

We were both in that photograph. -impostor in the Photograph

[@PrimeCircuit]

Best comment I read all day.

[@nan16cd]

duhawma very funny!!

[@relikvija]

duhawma xax ax axaxa

[@DwilsonDA]

Oh what a delight! Sherlock Holmes made my high school days most delightful. This was the BEST reading material I had in high school. Conan Doyle's choice and use of words enriched mine tremendously. In fact, my classmates and I would memorize descriptive soliloquies from these stories. I remember even fifty years later the description of the ugly man in "The Sign Of Four." "Nature had given him a pendulous lip, which he stove feebly to conceal by constantly passing his hand over the lower part of his face." However, on arriving in the USA in 1976, I was delighted to encounter this series with Jeremy Brett on PBS. As a previous person commented, many have PLAYED Sherlock Holmes, but Jeremy Brett WAS Sherlock Holmes. Thanks a million for posting this series. I'll have a ball.

[@aya_studio4114]

It's the year 2020, even though I was born after this drama was broadcasted and just recently found out about it, I can't stop watching and already became a fan. How magnificent was Jeremy Brett!! Such a talented actor can't be dead..he is present with his art and uniqueness.

[@katherinewilson1853]

What a lovely thing to say. Thank you.

[@adolphsanchez1429]

Brett perfectly captured the manic nature of Sherlock Holmes as described in the original Doyle stories. A Scandal in Bohemia was the first short story featuring Holmes (Holmes made his debut in A Study in Scarlet which was novel length). In the story we find that Holmes was capable of romantic feelings toward the opposite sex but only for Irene Adler who, much like Holmes, was very progressive and ignored the arbitrary mores, social conventions, and laws of the time.

[@juliagoodfellow7539]

I don't think it was anything romantic. More like deep respect, and a certain sense of humor.

[@GrainneMhaol]

I think it was respect for someone who beat his schemes and out-thought him for once.

[@Lamvesp]

What an actor Jeremy Brett was. He IS Sherlock Holmes.

[@iwishtogodthatiwasborninko6553]

Jeremy Brett - the best sherlock Holmes ever

[@michaelsteinrok3002]

Almost Basil Rathbone still the best.

[@neelasishsenroy680]

Jeremy Brett is best in TV Basil Rathbone is best in Films

[@Seljhbff]

I don't doubt for a second that if holmes existed he would be just like Jeremy Brett portrays him.

[@JasonJason210]

Yes. It's just a pity that Brett wasn't twenty years younger when he started the role. Now that would have been amazing.

[@atraxuswraithe6031]

+JasonJason210 agreed. That would have been something extraordinary.

[@jasonleedham5678]

They would have also finished all of the stories then too! JB looks ageless in this to be fair, its Watson that looks older

[@Cattitude369]

He is the best ever!

[@David-ko8hu]

But he does exist. He was born of the pen of Arthur Conan Doyle and nurtured in the imaginations of millions of fans. He is what you perceive him to be, and I agree with you that he is just as Jeremy Brett portrays him. His is my favourite modern portrayal.

[@bonnerwf]

I loved Jeremy Brett ; i remember what a sensation he was back in the 1980's when he came out with his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes .

[@SaeedAcronia]

He has the perfect face for a Sherlock Holmes.

[@walterwheeler5465]

This was another excellent episode in the Sherlock Holmes series. The primary and supporting cast were outstanding.

[@masodemic4509]

The shades that Holmes throws at the King is incredible XD

[@Farscape3585]

Jeremy Brett was /is Sherlock Holmes...his was the best portrayal ever !!!

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

Thank you sharing the most Beautiful and Powerful Sherlock Holmes we will ever see. Jeremy Brett is Timeless! We need Holmes and it will always be a foggy london night at 221b Baker street!

[@cathlenethomas5522]

Thank you for putting this on KZbin, my mom loved this show and we would watch it together...such a lovely memory.

[@vanyagargya908]

the best original adaptation of the series.

[@mamiyapress]

+Vanya Gargya Absolutely.

[@summer-ex4lh]

+Vanya Gargya Yes bar none.

[@lsilvaj]

+Vanya Gargya it feels just like the book, it's a wonderful job they did

[@vanyagargya908]

lsilvaj true.

[@vanyagargya908]

lsilvaj I don't know if you have seen he Musgrave ritual episode. Somehow they messed up that one.

[@gamersdiary1366]

I love the way he say " My dear Watson "

[@zoraizmohsin935]

AMAZING. Perfect picturing of Dr. Watson!!!!!!!!!!!

[@qgde3rty8uiojh90]

Absolutely the best Sherlock series ever in the history of both television and cinema. Neither surpassed nor even matched. No other actor can hold a candle to Brett's acting abilities, personality and intensity. He IS the yardstick by which all other Sherlock Holmeses are measured - all falling short... AND THAT'S FINAL !!!

[@kaethystellar200]

Anyone who has actually read the books knows that Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes. There is no other.