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

Episode 1 from the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British television company Granada Television, between 1984 and 1994, starring Jeremy Brett in the main role, and David Burke as Doctor Watson.

[@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.

[@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!

[@SandaliAnu]

True👍 he is the best sherlock holmes

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[@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?

[@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...

[@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.

[@SaeedAcronia]

He has the perfect face for a Sherlock Holmes.

[@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

[@clouds882]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

Jeremy Brett's Holmes is how I imagined Sherlock Holmes when I read the books. This series is so true to Doyle's books I just love it.

[@northwestprof60]

It certainly started off that way, but as the series got into the later seasons, both the overall writing as well as Brett's acting became increasingly strange, drifting far away from Doyle's portrayal. Sad to say, toward the end there were several episodes that were unintentionally comical they were so bad.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rltreasure]

Edward Hardwicke did an excellent job taking over when David Burke chose to step aside.

[@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

[@dugclrk]

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

[@david47s]

Agreed!

[@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.

[@vashna3799]

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

[@luukeksifrozenhillbillyeur3407]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@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!

[@KilliK69]

the actress portraying Irene Adler is insanely beautiful.

[@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.

[@vishwanth3]

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

[@uthmaanpacsa7259]

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

[@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!

[@williamdean4101]

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

[@randyacuna5643]

Rathbone is the best , not Jeremy.

[@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.

[@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.

[@syourke3]

Jeremy Brett was the definitive Sherlock Holmes.

[@mr.ramfan8100]

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

[@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!

[@DrSaav-my5ym]

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

[@kimankersen1750]

Jeremy Bretts work as Mr Holmes, is a masterpiece.

[@gamersdiary1366]

I love the way he say " My dear Watson "

[@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.

[@eriksonoliveiraiii1605]

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

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@helentucker6407]

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

[@davehshs651]

An excellent portrait of a man so bedazzled by his own brilliant intellect that he has totally cut himself off from his emotions, of which he knows nothing.

[@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.

[@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

[@sjurjans7137]

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 quite sad...

[@Lamvesp]

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

[@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❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@RahulGupta-vr7sp]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@masodemic4509]

The shades that Holmes throws at the King is incredible XD

[@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 .

[@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

[@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.

[@nilanjanchakraborty233]

the best original adaptation of the series

[@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.

[@rasheedamadani2259]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@ahoo2237]

Jeremy Brett has always been Sherlock Holmes ..the one and only .. Simply the best and greatest…RIP ❤❤ He has brought this series to an unforgettable level , a masterpiece ❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@tracieh215]

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

[@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.

[@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. 🥪

[@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.

[@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?

[@nancyhowell4505]

My favorite episode above all! "The Woman" who outwitted and defeated the great Sherlock Holmes. Taught him not to sneer at the emotional illogic of all woman kind.

[@Farscape3585]

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

[@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.

[@kaethystellar200]

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

[@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:)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Diamond_Knight]

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

[@chauphominh1880]

David Lol. Me too!

[@Cattitude369]

😂😂

[@Jimserac]

Other actors played Sherlock Holmes and often did a good job. But Jeremy Brett was different, he went a step beyond. You see, Jeremy Brett WAS Sherlock Homes !! He was THAT good at it. The current Holmes, a Mr. Cumberbach, is chortling, a mere caricature of the character, by the intent of his producers and directors of course. A joke, A THESPIAN MOUNTEBANK.

[@shamimaakther684]

So enjoyable Sherlock Homes with Jeremy Brett that would never be comparable,,

[@pazuzutru-truluv7094]

Jeremy Bret was undoubtedly the best Holmes ever. RIP

[@indesrpringles5356]

Jeremy Brett - the best Holmes ever! Cumberbatch ? No comparison.

[@chauphominh1880]

Indesr Pringles I agree. Cumberbatch was too far from Sherlock Holmes

[@preselvi]

i do agree that cumberbatch wasn't exactly the mirror of Conan's Sherlock, but then again i think it was supposed to be that way, with a little bit more emotion and insensitiveness...... same for Watson. Freeman's version of Watson was a tad bit more smart and had more sass than Conan's Watson. But either way, i love both versions of Sherlock :) though i agree that if Sherlock had ever existed, he would be like how Jeremy Brett portrayed him.

[@hubs37]

Indesr, you are 100% correct, Slumberbach looks like a back street binman in comparison.

[@frankciccarelli4000]

Indesr Pringles , Benedict Cumberbatch is a post-modern Holmes... You can't really compare him to Jeremy Brett. He's a character of the internet age and he does an extraordinary job but just like basil Rathbone was unique and Jeremy Brett for his time I think Benedict Cumberbatch is the Holmes that represents best this particular moment.

[@frankciccarelli4000]

The Englishman His pretentiousness is part of the fun. He makes fun of himself for being pretentious. That's why it's postmodern. I understand why you feel the way you do but I don't think you really get him. He's a fine actor. But you are entitled to your opinion although I would leave out the trash talk.

[@copsting7333]

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. 😊😊

[@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.

[@Fergegys]

Far and away, the best Holmes ever. RIP Jeremy Brett.

[@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.

[@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.

[@vinaykumarmylavarapu]

321 dislikes? Are you kidding? Jeremy Brett is a notch above Basil Rathbone. Rest don't matter.

[@nebellona3427]

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

[@MultiSweetgul]

i have always being great fan of Benedict cumberbatch as sherlock but now after watching these classic episodes of Jeremy as Sherlock ,,i have turned his fan too!! brilliant portrayal of sherlock by both these actors belonging to a different eras!

[@vinniekay0967]

There Will Always & Only be One Sherlock Holmes.. His Name Is Jeremy Brett! A Crown Jewel He was..

[@mariakatagiri3736]

Love Jeremy Brett !! He is the best Sherlock Holmes !!! Classy guy and very smart!!!

[@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.