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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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  • 09-04-2016 10:13pm
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    branie2
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    Did anyone here ever watch this TV series from the 1980s, with Jeremy Brett as the great detective?


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    BuffyBot
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    branie2 wrote: »
    Did anyone here ever watch this TV series from the 1980s, with Jeremy Brett as the great detective?

    Yup. Often repeated on ITV3. Many consider Brett to be *the* best interpretation of the character.


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    Jimbob1977
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    I watched it as a teenager in the late 1980s on UTV (Granada).

    The series was beautifully produced. I'd expect the budget was colossal.

    The plots and acting were always top notch. If I recall, it was broadcast on a Wednesday or Thursday night.

    Jeremy Brett was the best Holmes ever. He was made for the part.... manic, unpredictable and antisocial.

    Edward Hardwicke was the perfect foil as Dr. Watson.


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    Del.Monte
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    I always preferred the ancient b/w series from the late 1930/40s starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as the bumbling Dr.Watson. :)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_%281939_film_series%29

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    orthsquel
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    I never saw it on its original run (didn't have the channels) although I'm sure I may have seen it at some stage some time after like once or twice. But I did come across it a couple of years ago online and watched it (between the seasons of the Sherlock series) and found it truly compelling. I thought it was a brilliant production. Brett was simply fantastic, so engaging in the role.


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    Heisenberg1
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    Del.Monte wrote: »
    I always preferred the ancient b/w series from the late 1930/40s starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as the bumbling Dr.Watson. :)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_%281939_film_series%29

    annex-rathbone-basil-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-the_01.jpg?w=490&h=362

    Absolute classic series I love it I'm actually watching terror by night on blu Ray as I type this.


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