Brett has infectious smile. Should I take the 7 percent solution to give up Holmes-Brett addiction? The way he secretly puts the letter back in box and lights a cigarette non chalantly when Hope finds a letter and that secret infectious smile meant in the end for lady Hilda is priceless. I'll never tell you how much I love you Holmes. We too have our own secrets!!!!
This is certainly one of the best adaptions in this series. Acting, cast, plot, all is amazing. Brett is, naturally, everyone's hero (at least he's mine), but I just realized what a brilliant Lestrade we are given by Jeavons.
This proves to me that Mr. Holmes' heart is not "cold" as Dr. Watson describes of him at times. I love how he is so completely brilliant as to return the letter to his box and cover the whole thing over, all to keep this a happy home. What a romantic deep deep down! :-D Gotta love the complexity of this character. Feels like Sherlock Holmes really lived, doesn't it?
Jeremy Brett brings Sir Arthur's Sherlock Holmes to life. No other actor ever achieved this. Jeremy Brett does not imitate Holmes. He is Holmes as described by Sir Arthur! Wonderful! Just wonderful!
+Walter-Jörg Langbein So true. I have read the Sherlock Holmes books, the original newspaper stories, about 10 times and I cannot find anything different between how Jeremy is portraying Holmes in these episodes and the Holmes which is in the stories themselves. I just wasn't able to imagine how someone could possibly be this good before I found these episodes. Jeremy was a genius. No doubt and have studied Holmes character inside and out.
for sure! being a method actor, Jeremy turned all that was Holmes into his bible basically. he actually learned how to smoke a pipe as the cherry on top.
No, Jeremy was simply being himself, as he had the same characteristics of Holmes, who was based on the real life Doctor Joseph Bell, Sir Arthur created two characters out of Dr. bell.
This is my favorite episode. Holmes is so smooth. The "diplomatic secrets" line and the "wha-hey!" at the end are two of the best moments in this whole series.
I love the moment when the minister is going through his letters. Just as he pauses seeing the 'missing' letter, Holmes comes into view and lights his cigarette. Classic scene from a very classic actor
Damn, this show was so good, it´s a timeless masterpiece thaks to the fact that the makers didn´t rely on any trendy, stylish bric-a-brac & special effects, but made it plain, straightforward & as simple as possible. This is a blessing in a time of short-lived trends. The main actors (Brett, Burke, Hardwicke) were excellent, and the guest stars were very good, too. You can still enjoy it today, almost 30 years after it was first released. And I´m sure ppl will be watching it in 100 years, too.
+LaStriata And the leap of faith of Jeremy Brett! I can't believe crying after watching a Sherlock Holmes episode... Its an amazing production. Perhaps the very best of Brett that I have seen.
Watched SH as a kid and now at 58 still get a thrill I consider this to being in the top 5 of all stories-all actors-all plots and of course the ending -Wha-Hey
Actually I find this episode to be one of the finest in the Brett Holmes collection, and this ending to be the single most exuberant, joyful moment in this series. I love the "patriotic march" variation on the Holmes music, I love the pompous old Victorians, the ice cold actress wife of Trelawny-Hope. And finally I love Hardwicke and Brett. Wonderful actors and men. Thanks for uploading :)
I just love that triumphant jump of joy at 3:43, :'-) sure there have been many fine actors to play Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rathbone and others, but for me Jeremy Brett will never be surpassed.
In a way....no one does Holmes better.....Hands down !!!!! Ive seen teh before the after......Mr. Brett is the BEST !!!!! Even the new ones will have to study him to make sure there doing the right thing,,,,,,,,I mean Ive read all the books and in my mind thats him period.........
This is one of my favorite episodes by far! it shows Holmes as his classic genius hound on the scent victorious, and when he's satisfied his intelligence, he helps a lady in distress. and its so EASY for him! I also LOVE the holmes/lestrade rivalry. Lestrade always tries to outsmart Holmes like a younger brother looking up to his older more wordly brother, but I love that, instead of getting frustrated that Holmes always figures it out first, he admires Holmes even more! wonderful!
I was almost jumping to my feet and cheering when I saw the end of this clip. Had to stay composed or else my family would think of me crazy... Nonetheless... Holmes&JB: BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!!
Very very brilliant...I personally revel in these productions and enjoy watching them over and over !!!!!!!! THE VERY BEST OF ENTERTAINMENT AND FULL OF CHRISTIAN LESSONS..
Absolutely fantastic, Jeremy Brett is without doubt the best version of Sherlock Holmes, like for ever, the world's first unofficial consulting detective!!! He nails the role splendidly, bravo !!!
Oh the tender paternalism of "I know it is difficult for you to understand...," then the look she gives SH at 5:04: priceless! This episode is among the very best of an excellent series. Thank you, anish79, for posting it!
what a wonderful wonderful sherlock holmes! I am still smiling-definitely not so cold hearted after all or at least when it comes down to matters of true love bravo sherlock bravo
Jeremy Brett has made this role so much his own that it is impossible to see him in other productions without believing you are watching Sherlock Holmes. I cannot imagine how his portrayal of this fictional figure could be bettered - and the recent ludicrous film with that Yank playing the role simply goes to prove this point. The above is also true for his sidekick, Dr Watson, played exquisitely by Edward Hardwick..
love this one- among the usual cast of characters I'm a big fan of Harry Andrews and Patricia Hodge who I believe was in "Betrayal" with Jeremy Irons in the 80's - well done by all-
It's a variation on the series theme tune - full of Victorian pomp and patriotism :) Written for this programme I think it appears on a CD of music from the series (all by Patrick Gowers I think)
I suspect the PM with his suspicions would have kept an eye on Lady Hilda in the future as not to be trusted. All that has been said about Brett and this series still holds true, classic and timeless. Doyle would have loved these.
Just as a point of interest, it seems to me that Holmes is something of an anti hero. The way he assumes an attitude to the hierarchy and those in authority. I love these episodes, and think Jeremy Brett is BRILLIANT as SH. Thanks for sharing. But honestly, even though I think Patricia Hobbs is a really talented actor, I truly believe that she was miscast in this role. Thanks again.
Hearing Holmes' line at 2:33 ('because I knew it was nowhere else'), I come to suspect that before he went to play Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp watched and listened to Jeremy Brett. There is a distinctive slur (occasional at first, but progressive over the duration of the series) in Brett's vocal performance that reminds me of Depp's slur when performing as Sparrow. And the body language also shows certain similarities.
@MrsSherlcokHolmes I most certainly agree, Mrs... Well, no hiding your hopes THERE, now, are you? But unless your name is Irene_Addlerrr or something... ;) EPIC jump and "WHA-HEY!" at the end... XD
@LordHamlet99 In the book he goes as far as to slap Watson on the back in glee when he realises a case can be solved. And in the Hound of the Baskervilles he actually was 'laughing and dancing and wringing [Watson] by the hand'!
1:40 ... nerves of steel like hes carrying the letter right there in his hand :D it's a lot more "sherlockish" that way :D in the german audiobook from "maritim" the wife is putting back the letter in the bedroom while they are talking with the lord downstairs :D but this version right here is more tensed :D
Ah - it's even on amazon as an MP3 :) . The piece is called "The Illustrious Lord Bellinger" and is on a collection called "Sherlock Holmes: Original Television Soundtrack" Probs more info than you needed - enjoy :)
