The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

branie2 · 09-04-2016 10:13PM #1

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

BuffyBot · 09-04-2016 10:18PM

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.

Jimbob1977 · 09-04-2016 10:22PM

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.

Del.Monte · 10-04-2016 08:20AM

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 · 11-04-2016 12:27AM

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.

Heisenberg1 · 11-04-2016 12:32AM

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

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

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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