Jeremy Brett starred as Sherlock Holmes in the Granada Television series based on the famous stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is the finest interpretation by any actor of this complex and intriguing character.
Having read and re-read the Sherlock Holmes stories many times I am repeatedly astounded at how well Jeremy portrays him.
To my mind he captures precisely the essence of Holmes; his moody outbursts, his cocaine addiction, his nervous
and high strung disposition, his contempt for women, in fact all of Holmes' eccentricities are portrayed supremely by Jeremy Brett.
Whenever I read a Holmes story I see Jeremy playing the part.
Combined with Granada's superb set decoration, period costumes and excellent supporting cast make this a
must-watch series for any Sherlockian.
View Jeremy Brett's IMDB profile by clicking the yellow icon.
Other cast members of particular mention:-
David Burke - Dr Watson
(1984-1985)
Davids Dr Watson was too much of the fool for my liking.
His interpretation played Watson as
a bumbling fan boy of Holmes. More underfoot
than useful.
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Edward Hardwicke - Dr Watson
(1986-1994)
Edward played Watson almost exactly as I
had imagined him to be. A valuable assistant
rather than the fawning sidekick.
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Rosalie Williams - Mrs Hudson
Rosalie was a perfect Mrs Hudson.
She played the mothering figure supremely
and could give Holmes such a look when
he was being difficult.
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Colin Jeavons - Inspector Lestrade
I hadn't a solid image in my mind for Lestrade
but I did consider him more competent than some
chatracterisations. Colin played him perfectly.
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Eric Porter - Professor Moriarty
Oh that scowl he could pull. What a wonderful
character to play. Eric Looks like a vilian
and plays the inteligent professor as well as
Jeremy played Holmes.
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Charles Grey - Mycroft Holmes
Holmes' recalcitrant brother was supposed to be smarter
than Holmes, so an actor was required who
could act inteligent but lazy. Charles not
only looked the part he also played it well.
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The following is a list, in broadcast date order, of the Granada Television production of
Sherlock Holmes starting Jeremy Brett as the great detective.
The 42 episodes were broadcast in 4 series from 1984 till 1994. The series titles have no
equality with the original Arthur Conan Doyle collection titles.
Click on "
view notes" for a brief episode synopsis and personal review. Warning: there are spoilers in these notes.
At the bottom of this page you will find links to other Jeremy Brett websites and fan pages.
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, David Burke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
| A Scandal in Bohemia |
(Broadcast 24-Apr-1984) |
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| The Dancing Men |
(Broadcast 01-May-1984) |
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| The Naval Treaty |
(Broadcast 08-May-1984) |
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| The Solitary Cyclist |
(Broadcast 15-May-1984) |
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| The Crooked Man |
(Broadcast 22-May-1984) |
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| The Speckled Band |
(Broadcast 29-May-1984) |
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| The Blue Carbuncle |
(Broadcast 05-Jun-1984) |
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| The Copper Beeches |
(Broadcast 25-Aug-1985) |
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| The Greek Interpreter |
(Broadcast 01-Sep-1985) |
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| The Norwood Builder |
(Broadcast 08-Sep-1985) |
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| The Resident Patient |
(Broadcast 15-Sep-1985) |
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| The Red-Headed League |
(Broadcast 22-Sep-1985) |
[view notes] |
| The Final Problem |
(Broadcast 29-Sep-1985) |
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"The Return of Sherlock Holmes"Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (13 episodes)
| The Empty House |
(Broadcast 09-Jul-1986) |
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| The Abbey Grange |
(Broadcast 16-Jul-1986) |
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| The Musgrave Ritual |
(Broadcast 23-Jul-1986) |
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| The Second Stain |
(Broadcast 30-Jul-1986) |
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| The Man with the Twisted Lip |
(Broadcast 06-Aug-1986) |
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| The Priory School |
(Broadcast 13-Aug-1986) |
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| The Six Napoleons |
(Broadcast 20-Aug-1986) |
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| The Sign of Four |
(Broadcast 29-Nov-1987) |
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| The Devils Foot |
(Broadcast 06-Apr-1988) |
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| Silver Blaze |
(Broadcast 13-Apr-1988) |
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| Wisteria Lodge |
(Broadcast 20-Apr-1988) |
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| The Bruce-Partington Plans |
(Broadcast 27-Apr-1988) |
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| The Hound of the Baskervilles |
(Broadcast 31-Aug-1988) |
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"The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes"Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (9 episodes)
| The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax |
(Broadcast 21-Feb-1991) |
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| The Problem of Thor Bridge |
(Broadcast 28-Feb-1991) |
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| Shoscombe Old Place |
(Broadcast 07-Mar-1991) |
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| The Boscombe Valley Mystery |
(Broadcast 14-Mar-1991) |
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| The Illustrious Client |
(Broadcast 21-Mar-1991) |
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| The Creeping Man |
(Broadcast 28-Mar-1991) |
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| The Master Blackmailer |
(Broadcast 02-Jan-1992) |
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| The Last Vampyre |
(Broadcast 27-Jan-1993) |
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| The Eligible Bachelor |
(Broadcast 03-Feb-1993) |
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"The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes"Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, Edward Hardwicke as Dr Watson (6 episodes 1994)
| The Three Gables |
(Broadcast 07-Mar-1994) |
[view notes] |
| The Dying Detective |
(Broadcast 14-Mar-1994) |
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| The Golden Pince-Nez |
(Broadcast 21-Mar-1994) |
[view notes] |
| The Red Circle |
(Broadcast 28-Mar-1994) |
[view notes] |
| The Mazarin Stone |
(Broadcast 04-Apr-1994) |
[view notes] |
| The Cardboard Box |
(Broadcast 11-Apr-1994) |
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Professional JB Entries
Wikipedia Entry for JB
IMDB Entry for JB
JB Fan pages
JB Tribute website by Lisa L. Oldham
JB Page at www.sherlock-holmes.org.uk
JB page at www.sherlock-holmes.com
JB Tribute by Karen Shepard
Other SH Pages
http://168.144.50.205/221bcollection/canon/danc.htm
http://www.sherlock-holmes.es/fotografias/Canon/galeria.php
