Just think about the fact that to make this episode, they had to put out a notice for red headed men to play all the extras, just like the league’s notice for red headed men in the mystery itself
The fact that Brett referenced the Doyle books on set and insisted on 2 weeks to study prior to filming (started that for season 2 IIRC)... he deserves to be remembered as THE Holmes. No one else comes close. His efforts will be appreciated for decades to come. 🤗
Oh those times were pure Bliss, you'd get transported from your living room right in the presence of Holmes and Watson at 221b. When the music starts and the opening credits roll was just magical. The Passion behind the whole enterprise, staying true to canon was the greatest and best depiction ever.
When Holmes and Watson break into laughter at the end of Jabez Wilson’s tale - that is one of my favorite moments in all the Holmes canon. It is written the same way in the short story so it was great to see it acted out.
That's absolutely Amazing, happens to be one of my favourite parts portrayed too. Always tried visualizing Holmes quoting "omni ignotum pro magnifico" and JB did it justice But when they burst out is the bit that does it for me.
Jeremy Brett's leap over the couch while exclaiming, "Watson, no, don't go!" is perhaps my favorite moment in all these episodes. So unexpected, and so funny!
@@busdriversprayer Yeah, it is a shame that he died before he could finish all canonical stories of Sherlock Holmes. The only other person who came close to being a perfect Holmes is Clive Merrison. Merrison completed radio adaptations of every story in the canon of Sherlock Holmes.
Coming back here because I’ve been rereading the original stories, and I can’t help but hear Jeremy Brett’s voice as Holmes, he really is my favorite portrayal. He gave us a Holmes who is fiercely intelligent, analytical, single minded but also kind, humane, and a gentleman.
@@corporatejones9126 Well I think Brett's portrayal is the most accurate to the books. I'm referring to other adaptions where they make Sherlock seem like a jerk to other people because he's so smart and he was never like that. He might come across as dismissive or sarcastic because he gets involved in his work. But he's still a gentleman to people.
Everybody talks about Brett as Holmes and he WAS brilliant but for me the brilliance of this series is that Watson was SO WELL played by two such amazing actors and he was portrayed as a normal human being!! Watson was NOT dumb it is just that Holmes was SO above the ordinary!! and this series got it SO right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@yonnwaioo10a71 between A Scandal in Bohemia and The Final Problem, he was played by David Burke but, when they decided to adapt The Empty House, they had an issue. Watson was supposed to be an old man but Burke was only 47 at the time of filming. So they sacked him and replaced him with the older Edward Hardwicke for the rest of the series' run to reflect that. These episodes? are pretty much the books in motion so they were being very faithful.
Moriarty was so menacingly portrayed by Eric Porter. He included a gesture I always notice, a tilting of his head in a triangular movement without moving his eyes. It felt like a hunting gesture, like he was checking his peripherals without taking eyes away from his prey.
I didn't even know this show existed. Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes I have ever ever seen. The way this show sticks closely to the books is everything I wanted...I can't believe it took me so long to find out it existed. So happy I can binge them on RUclips!
There are two sets of Granada Sherlock Holmes, some early 80s, others after Jeremy Brett took a break and was persuaded to return for a few more series in 1986 and onwards.
Profound indeed, but Sir ACD was well equipped and not without a computerized though not yet digitalized organus rectum. Ha! Nay.....our gently smiling writer enracked upon us his own iniquities by way of confounding those who might better bake bread and wine their nights away
Eric Porter as Professor Moriarty was a masterpiece on its own. Jeremy Brett was my favourite Holmes out of all of them that I've seen. His depth of character that he presented as Holmes completely suspends your sense of disbelief, as you enter his intricate and complex world.
This is the only S.H. series that I “keep revisiting” year after year. The late Jeremy Brett was and still is to this day, absolutely the best and the most convincing Sherlock Holmes. This also applies to David Burke. He was born to portray Dr. Watson and I was truly disappointed when he was replaced later in the series. Thank you for sharing this wonderful series.
I actually like Hardwick a little better. I think he's better looking, anyway. Burke looks odd to me, I can't put my finger on why exactly. They both do a fantastic job as Wattson, though.
Burke was not replaced. He had promised his wife to do a season with her of a Shakespeare play, and may have been bound by a contract as well. Burke suggested Hardwicke as Watson to the producers.
Burke has never felt right to me as Watson. More like a clown than a veteran of war. Too child like. If i remember right, Brett extolled the virtues of Hardwicke as the perfect Watson but to each their own.
And his clothes flying accordingly.....😍Who could nail that costume so well...💘🥰! I am not sure how it is called but his classic and elegant dressing...the simple night gown, white ties etc.; no extravagant earls’s clothing in Downton Abbey could impress me like that.
@@SeerOfTime577 Especially this Brett's Holmes's lack of regard for furniture. The sofa leap and not even 5 minutes later sitting sideways on an armchair with his feet over the armrest resting on the side table. I love it. I mean, why not? ;)
Jeremy Brett, with his unique and unparalleled acting, is able to capture the essence of Sherlock Holmes! It's in my view that there won't ever be another actor who could dethrone Brett as Sherlock Holmes!
When I was doing M.A(ENGLISH) from MANUU,HYDERABAD ,there was a mam who taught us this story around 5 years ago.Today I miss her and her lessons so her memory brought me here .Tell me mate how do you know about it ?
there's no need to bring this up ,.. we know that Jeremy is the Sherlock Holmes of Mr.Doyle .. no doubt about it .. but ,.. it doesn't mean that Ben didn't do a great job ,.. i like his way of Sherlock Holmes ,.. it's just that Benedict as Sherlock is more like THE MODERN SHERLOCK ..
This is the first Holmes story I had the privilege of reading. I enjoyed it so much I chose it as the first tale we read when I started a book club. Just before the point where Holmes and Watson burst out laughing the room erupted into laughter. I utterly enjoyed watching my comrades confusion grow as they watched the story unfold. I think this adaption did a marvelous job. I loved the little glimpses of the goings on with Moriarty. The scene in the music hall was marvelous. The casting of Jabez Wilson and the police inspector were also well done indeed. The tension in the bank vault as they waited all culminating in Holmes batting the gun out of Clay's hand: brilliant.
Oh my.... Watson trying to suppress a convulsive attack of laughter (17.58)and Holmes asking him not to laugh.... What a scene!!! That couch jump(4.35) was epic too. And it was quite a 3 pipe problem (23.10)😀😀😀😀
Jeremy Brett was so lively in the earlier years. His rapid change throughout the later years of the series is an insight into how mental illness can ravage both the body and soul.
Actually he was suffering from the side effects of lithium, and later he had congestive heart failure. Mental illness was not the cause of his physical decline
As much as I enjoy Basil Rathbone's portrayal, and even Robert Downey jr. in the most recent films........Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes. Grade A++ casting for all the regular and semi-regular actors in this series. I can't imagine it shall ever be topped.
Granada certainly had a very talented casting director. The person portraying Jabez Wilson was almost exactly as I imagined him when I first read the original story.
Yes the casting for the entire series is absolutely first class! And most of the dialogue is reproduced verbatim, so you can sing along if you know the books :-)
Having just read this story a few days ago for the first time I must say this episode is a fantastic adaptation. And from this day forward Jeremy Brett will be the Sherlock Holmes I see in my head as I work my way through the rest of the novels.
@@terrykapp6385 Indeed. Jeremy has his charms and definitely presented a far more somber and serious Holmes, but Rathbone captured both the spirit and visage of Holmes.
This man was built to be an epitome of sherlock holmes, those cheekbones that nose, those eyes, that excited attitude of an unbelievably intelligent person, jeremy brett was absolutely perfect
Peter, you're right, the gun is a Webley MK VI, but it was not made in .455, it was only made in .38/200 (.38 S&W). The MKIV was in .455. My source is "Standard Catalog of Handguns" by Jerry Lee.
Hi there Jim! You might check Jerry Lee again. As I write this, next to me (de-activated, as the absurd British laws require) is the very item. Below the cylinder is stamped: "WEBLEY MK VI PATENTS 1915". It's a monster, and it weighs God knows what!
One of my most favourite Sherlock Holmes episodes from the Grenada series. Jeremy Brett was beyond brilliant and magnificent as the master sleuth - elegant, imperious, fussy and delightful in his style.
I as many, many others just love Brett and the supporting cast in this Sherlock series. With repeated viewings of this episode and other episodes, I have to come realize that one of the most unsung heroes is the composer, Patrick Gowers. His magical way of weaving the theme quite differently in each stories capturing the mood and tying things together is something to behold. Never getting in the way. I certainly hope others can now listen to a master at work. Spielberg has his John Willams, Sherlock his Patrick Gowers.
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It should be remembered that "The Final Problem" was filmed and broadcast directly after this episode. One reason was that David Burke, who originally portrayed Dr. Watson, had an opportunity to join the Royal Shakespear Company, which, in turn, would allow him to spend more time with his family. Filming the two episodes in this way allowed for an easy transition to "The Empty House," when Edward Hardwicke took on the role of Dr. Watson, largely at Burke's recommendation. The change in casting proved to be an inspired one, as most fans of this superb series agree!
This is one of my favorite of all the Sherlock Holmes stories and this movie is just pure brilliance! I would go even further - this is one of the best classic action-crime style detective stories of all times. Perfect balance of humor, mystery, extraordinary solution and pure crime action.
My Mum, who has read all of SH more than once has always pointed out that Jeremy deviated from Holmes as written in that he is always neatly, if not perfectly dressed, without a hair out of place, which is *not* Holmes: "He was in his personal habits one of the most untidy men that ever drove a fellow-lodger to distraction", i.e. he was unkempt. As such she has never thought that Jeremy's portrayal was the most accurate.
This series is one of the best things available on RUclips. At least for Holmes fans. Have watched almost every episode during this crummy year and during lockdowns. Red Headed league is one of the best stories and adaptations. Also really enjoyed the Copper Beeches, Final Problem, Resident Patient, Solitary Cyclist, Empty House, etc. I prefer the eps from seasons 1 through 4 or 5 more because Brett looks a little more spry before his health deteriorated in the last couple seasons unfortunately.
Some small differences from the original Conan Doyle story in this very faithful adaptation: 1. The bank director Merryweather is not as disagreeable to Holmes in the story, just put out a bit about missing his bridge game. 2. Watson gets to offer some elementary deductions about Jabez Wilson here (in the story Holmes makes all of them). 3. Moriarty is not mentioned in the story. 4. Wilson's pawn shop is not trashed, so Holmes need not make recompense (in effect paying his would-be client). 5. Holmes doesn't tell Wilson this wouldn't have happened had he just been a less cheap employer. 6. In the story, Watson annoys Holmes by banging the pavement around the pawn shop with his cane. 7. Couch jump!
An excellent episode. The final scene where Professor Moriarty observes 221B Baker Street shows Eric Porter as the exact personification of AC-D's character... casting and acting of genius.
Thank you for this great Sherlock story rare hard to find . Jeremy Brett was the best their was he became Holmes . He was amazing. Miss him now he was the Man . RIP Jeremy !
scott dickens ..You state that he became HOLMES...Other actors who portrayed him have stated that they were " taken over " by Conan Doyle's great literary character..
@@wcstevens7 you are correct Elizabeth. He did stay in costume after the filming was done . His portrayal of Holmes made him immortal. Doyle's daughter said to Brett, you are the Holmes of my childhood. That was the ultimate honor to Jeremy. Brett was Sherlock. If you want a great read check out a book called Bending the Willow :) I have it in hardback a rare book . You can get it on kindale . A must read if your a Holmes fan. It will tell you how Jeremy brett filmed the series and it's a Beautiful tribute to him and his legacy. Thank you again. Happy New year to you .
The key mistake was not keeping Wilson on for another day and then rewarding his industry with a one-off prize i.e. night in a posh hotel. By penny pinching, they undid their own.plan.
The Red Headed League was created to get Wilson out of his shop. I'm guessing that Clay and several other workers were digging AND getting rid of the dirt for the tunnel. You make an excellent point. Moriarty's organization through the Red Headed League could well afford to pay for Wilson to go on a short vacation for a job well done for the work he did so far. But keep the League intact until the bank robbery was successful. Wilson would have then consulted Holmes after the robbery was committed. And Holmes' investigation would have only revealed who was involved in the robbery.
That's good shit. Yeah. Moriarty was arrogant though, and still underestimated Holmes. Well, I don't think (its been years since i read the books) Moriarty was actually behind this, not originally, but maybe the crooks were arrogant. I could be wrong though. I need to reread Sherlock Holmes.
This was the first Sherlock Holmes episode starring Jeremy Brett I watched. I watched it in language arts class during my freshman year in high school. The class & I were also reading that story. I think I read The Hound Of The Baskervilles when I was a senior.
To all Sherlock fans , please read the Book called Bending the Willow. It's a tribute to Jeremy Brett and his filming the Series. You can get it on Kindle a must read . I have the hard back and his Autograph as well. You will love the book. Thank you for Sharing these Timeless Sherlock stories with the Amazing Jeremy Brett.
I love the relationship between Holmes and Scotland Yard that we get a glimpse of in this episode. He has detractors there ("The Naval Treaty"), but he also has - in the majority - supportive collaborators, who may not sanction his methods but recognize him as the force that he is and are even proud of him ("The Six Napoleons"). Here, Holmes gives a similarly nuanced opinion of Inspector Jones, disparaging him as an "absolute imbecile at his profession" but giving him credit for tenacity, and Jones backs up Holmes' reputation to the skeptical bank director (and again later on, before the attempted robbery). There are a few other episodes, such as "The Resident Patient" and "The Second Stain", where Scotland Yard shows up to demonstrate a respectful and working relationship with Holmes; small, subtle moments that really help to give the Holmes universe weight and color.
@21:44, when Wilson tells Holmes about the splash of acid, just look at Brett's expression. It's better than the original story. The reaction here is one of smart subtlety, in the original story, Holmes reacts emphatically, saying "I knew it!".
4 pounds a week was a small fortune those times. Sadly today all it can get you is a couple of toys and candy of questionable quality at Pound World. This was the very first Sherlock Holmes story I ever read. It came in an anthology of different popular stories which also included a couple from the adventures of Tom Sawyer. I knew they had made movies, and obviously there's the modern day series I haven't started watching yet. I didn't know that an older series already existed and stumbled across this while searching for the audio books. Thank you for uploading the series.
Such painstaking detail paid to the choice of actors, technicians, costumes, artefacts, etc to add full flavour to the series. A great salute to them all, for years of immeasurable entertainment for which we are greatly indebted.
Agreed. Wilson's Pawn shop can be found at corner of Mount St and Pilgrim St, Liverpool. The Bank (not a bank) is just a few yards up Mount St on the right but the front steps have been altered to provide wheelchair access.
This, The Copper Beeches, and Final Problem are probably my top 3 episodes from the Brett series. Though the Solitary Cyclist, Hound of the Baskervilles, Norwood Builder, Resident Patient, Speckled Band, Dancing Men, and The Empty House are all contenders too. I wish they would have made The Reigate Squire and Black Peter into episodes. Some of the the best episodes of this series weren't necessarily all the strongest stories from the books. Like the Resident Patient was a pretty simple story but it worked great as a 50 minute tv episode.
I love this series so much because they put those stories into a visual form, almost verbatim in their wording from the original stories. Not just do what they want that is vaguely Holmesian and drop Holmes into it.
I have avoided Final Problem. As I did all references to the falls in my books. I just don’t want Holmes to die. I never even knew whether or not Moriarity was dead or alive. I just read all around them.
Honourable mentions, too for the Greek Interpreter, the Crooked man , the Sign of Four , the Naval Treaty, the Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, to name just a few..
46:36 - The bank gave Mr Wilson here 50 sovereigns which was in fact £50. The story was set in 1890, so in 2018 that £50 would be worth now around £6,150.
@@depoman1113 The Priory School story was set in May 1901, so £12,000 then would be worth close to £1.5 million, which is why Holmes when he took the cheque said this was a King's ransom, and was really surprised at the amount.
Depoman 111 Was the Priory School case the one where the son of a Duke was kidnapped, and ended with Sherlock jokingly saying “I am a poor man.” as he tucked away his paycheck? I thought that was £5000.
Is that just the inflation worth? Because if one can find 50 Victorian era gold sovereigns today, they’ll be worth more than just the pound sterling and the gold itself.
@@davidw.2791 Adjusting for the price of inflation, money that was in circulation, and overall demand would raise the worth of that era's currency in today's market. I'd imagine if someone had Sovereigns in their possession, they'd be making a lot of money if they tried to cash them in or sell them to a collector.
Just as Granada was the best production ever of SH so Jeremy Brett was the best SH and David Burke the most watchable. Eric Porter was positively malevolent as Professor Moriarty. He was a superb actor. Even on the Morecambe and Wise show he was wonderful. This was perhaps my fav SH story.
Fancy you remembering Eric Porter on the Morecambe & Wise Show! He really was such a nice man even though he played a lot of villainous characters like Prof. Moriarty. Do you remember that dance sequence he did with Eric and Ernie? Brilliant! And that sketch when they go and visit him in his dressing-room and he comes in dressed as Brutus in Julius Caesar. He also played Soames Forsyte in the first version of the Forsyte saga but I found him too old for the part. Damian Lewis is much more like my idea of Soames, who was only about 28 when he met Irene.
Mairwen 99 Remember? Not likely. I wouldn’t have known of it if it weren’t for RUclips and the good people who take the trouble and make the effort to share their interests with like-minded people. It’s always nice to see that the actors whom you admire (more often than not the bad - the really bad - folks - I almost said guys - I did, the PC Gestapo would be knocking on my door) are, for the most part, nothing like the characters they portray. M&W were, in my humble opinion, the best of a brilliant lot. Whether cerebral or coarse, the British sense of humor is unique and unrivaled. Not so much today but in past decades, absolutely. Today, as is everywhere, humor is, for the most part, very mean spirited. The attitude seems to be, Do unto others BEFORE they do unto you. Them’s my two cents but they’re MY two cents. Yeah, yeah, I know, don’t spend them all in the same place. Also, best save something for a 🌧 day. 😟 in my 🌎, it’s ALWAYS 🌧.
No, Peter Cushing wasn't in the dance. However he did make several guest appearances on the M&W show. After a while these became a running gag where Peter would always come on stage and politely ask to be paid for his appearance on the show. It went on for years. Also he played Sherlock Holmes in another TV series decades ago. But he was too "nice" to be a good Holmes. Jeremy Brett is perfect in the role.
I agree that humour today seems to have deteriorated. Then, too, a lot of non-British people enjoy British humour but not many understand the humour in M&W. In fact a lot of them have difficulty in following what Eric is saying (or "was" saying). Admittedly British humour used to be good, but French and Belgian humour is equally hilarious and they are a lot more relaxed as well. I have never laughed so much in my entire life as I did with my French colleagues when working in France. Incredibly sharp and witty people.
Conan Doyle was already immoral. Yes Brett played the character perfectly to the T. But he hadn't any role in Conan Doyle's popularity. It's demeaning.
Using a ridiculous premise to get somebody out of the way for a while was also used in The Adventure of the Three Garridebs. Love this series. So well made and acted. I doubt such quality would be made today. JB is SH.
Just think about the fact that to make this episode, they had to put out a notice for red headed men to play all the extras, just like the league’s notice for red headed men in the mystery itself
That's amazing and I literally didn't notice that would have happened until you mentioned it.
Ah, but who is to say they were all actual red-heads? Remember, "twice deceived by wigs, once by paint." 😄
I think you'll find there was a dab or two of hair dye involved.
@@cupidstunt70 Yeah some of it at 10:10 + is less than convincing lol!
@@Dr.D.Evidence Touché. A witty rejoinder!! 😆
I always say Brett really defined the characteristics of the Holmes who would rather jump over a couch than walk around it. As in this episode.
Truth
I think it was the 80s, in that time they found the perfect Holmes, perfect Poirot, perfect Miss Marple
anything prior or after can't compare
YES! I really enjoyed that part also. I rewatched it a couple times. So fabulous!
Yess! That bit was so funny and got me thinking thats definitely something Holmes would do
Yes, in the canon, it's mentioned his "sudden busts of energy"
The fact that Brett referenced the Doyle books on set and insisted on 2 weeks to study prior to filming (started that for season 2 IIRC)... he deserves to be remembered as THE Holmes. No one else comes close. His efforts will be appreciated for decades to come. 🤗
imo, he's portrayed Sherlock Holmes the best and I think he's the closest we'll ever get to seeing Sherlock Holmes had he existed in real life
I agree. Brett IS Holmes in my mind's eye. Forever.
The RDJ movies were good fun with the hypermind segments but I've only just started this series and can already tell it's top shelf TV
The definitive Holmes. No one else has ever remotely come close. (Basil Rathbone wasn't bad.)
What a lovely thing to say...
Coffee, rainy day, cookies, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Granadas impeccable series. Good times!
Amen
Oh those times were pure Bliss, you'd get transported from your living room right in the presence of Holmes and Watson at 221b. When the music starts and the opening credits roll was just magical. The Passion behind the whole enterprise, staying true to canon was the greatest and best depiction ever.
Sounds perfect 👍
… or a cup of tea and biscuits ☺️
Except that I have myself a prosecco and some salty goodies...
When Holmes and Watson break into laughter at the end of Jabez Wilson’s tale - that is one of my favorite moments in all the Holmes canon. It is written the same way in the short story so it was great to see it acted out.
Perfectly agree😂
and Holmes trying to suppress it afterwards letting out little snorts
Yes totally! Probably my favourite Holmes and Watson moment.
That's absolutely Amazing, happens to be one of my favourite parts portrayed too. Always tried visualizing Holmes quoting "omni ignotum pro magnifico" and JB did it justice But when they burst out is the bit that does it for me.
Jeremy Brett's leap over the couch while exclaiming, "Watson, no, don't go!" is perhaps my favorite moment in all these episodes. So unexpected, and so funny!
I LOVE that part too. 🤗
So obsessed and eccentric - Holmes thrived on warped crimial puzzles that only he could solve. Wonderful acting!
It's a shame Brett's body let him down as the years went on, but he was such a fine actor he found ways to compensate.
@@busdriversprayer Yeah, it is a shame that he died before he could finish all canonical stories of Sherlock Holmes.
The only other person who came close to being a perfect Holmes is Clive Merrison. Merrison completed radio adaptations of every story in the canon of Sherlock Holmes.
@@swagattttt thanks, I'll check that out
Coming back here because I’ve been rereading the original stories, and I can’t help but hear Jeremy Brett’s voice as Holmes, he really is my favorite portrayal. He gave us a Holmes who is fiercely intelligent, analytical, single minded but also kind, humane, and a gentleman.
Too many portrayals of Holmes seem to forget that Holmes was kind and a gentleman despite being isolated from society due to his genius.
@@mish375 Yeah, the show still good. But, I agreed with your comments
Agreed! The book is little bit accurate actually! I meant almost accurate
@@corporatejones9126 Well I think Brett's portrayal is the most accurate to the books. I'm referring to other adaptions where they make Sherlock seem like a jerk to other people because he's so smart and he was never like that. He might come across as dismissive or sarcastic because he gets involved in his work. But he's still a gentleman to people.
Perfectly said!
Everybody talks about Brett as Holmes and he WAS brilliant but for me the brilliance of this series is that Watson was SO WELL played by two such amazing actors and he was portrayed as a normal human being!! Watson was NOT dumb it is just that Holmes was SO above the ordinary!! and this series got it SO right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant explanation
thank you! i too noticed that people tend to neglect the brilliant depiction of Watson.
Watson was played by two people?
Why was watson played by two people?
@@yonnwaioo10a71 between A Scandal in Bohemia and The Final Problem, he was played by David Burke but, when they decided to adapt The Empty House, they had an issue. Watson was supposed to be an old man but Burke was only 47 at the time of filming. So they sacked him and replaced him with the older Edward Hardwicke for the rest of the series' run to reflect that. These episodes? are pretty much the books in motion so they were being very faithful.
Moriarty was so menacingly portrayed by Eric Porter. He included a gesture I always notice, a tilting of his head in a triangular movement without moving his eyes. It felt like a hunting gesture, like he was checking his peripherals without taking eyes away from his prey.
Yes this moriarty was cold...brilliantly done in my opinion😂
It's a reference to the Moriarty of the story, who has that odd habit.
Yes I love the nails too😁
I didn't even know this show existed. Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes I have ever ever seen. The way this show sticks closely to the books is everything I wanted...I can't believe it took me so long to find out it existed. So happy I can binge them on RUclips!
There are two sets of Granada Sherlock Holmes, some early 80s, others after Jeremy Brett took a break and was persuaded to return for a few more series in 1986 and onwards.
I watched the serie on TV when I was a little girl. Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes was my first and best love ❤
realll 😭😭
He was the ultimate.🙌
Basil Rathbone was the best.
David Burke was my favorite Dr. Watson and Jeremy Brett, of course, my favorite Sherlock Holmes! Who else agrees?!
Burke fit the role like a glove. He was a big loss to the show and to Brett.
I do
Eric Porter also great
Yes, but I thought Edward Hardwick a better Watson, he was a better actor and had a much better rapport with Jeremy Brett.
David Burke was an incredible Watson, but Edward Hardwick was slightly better imo. Brett is the best Holmes without question.
The way Holmes initially tries to shush Watson when he starts cracking up just makes this better.
YES! XD
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"You know sometimes I think my whole life is spent in one long effort to escape from the common places of existence." S.H.
Profound indeed, but Sir ACD was well equipped and not without a computerized though not yet digitalized organus rectum.
Ha!
Nay.....our gently smiling writer enracked upon us his own iniquities by way of confounding those who might better bake bread and wine their nights away
Exactly!: "Next time you engage an assistant, pay him the proper wage." I can't agree with this any more than 100 percent.
This made me laugh.
Indeed. It makes "Cents"
Dorothy Irby HA! A punny for our thoughts.
Eric Porter as Professor Moriarty was a masterpiece on its own. Jeremy Brett was my favourite Holmes out of all of them that I've seen. His depth of character that he presented as Holmes completely suspends your sense of disbelief, as you enter his intricate and complex world.
This is the only S.H. series that I “keep revisiting” year after year. The late Jeremy Brett was and still is to this day, absolutely the best and the most convincing Sherlock Holmes. This also applies to David Burke. He was born to portray Dr. Watson and I was truly disappointed when he was replaced later in the series. Thank you for sharing this wonderful series.
I actually like Hardwick a little better. I think he's better looking, anyway. Burke looks odd to me, I can't put my finger on why exactly. They both do a fantastic job as Wattson, though.
Burke was not replaced. He had promised his wife to do a season with her of a Shakespeare play, and may have been bound by a contract as well. Burke suggested Hardwicke as Watson to the producers.
Burke has never felt right to me as Watson. More like a clown than a veteran of war. Too child like. If i remember right, Brett extolled the virtues of Hardwicke as the perfect Watson but to each their own.
my absolute favorite Holmes mystery without a doubt.
I have watched these before and am watching again. No doubt another round in a couple of years
I am Senior Cambridge but I simply cannot get enough of this rich English. That is what brings me here.
Dude fuck off English is not my mother tongue and I find this very easy to understand what the fuck are you talking about
Back then, "sixth" was pronounced correctly, not as "sikth."
@@garryferrington811 Please spell out the correct pronunciation. I've never heard sixth said any other way.
"what are you going to do?
To smoke
It's quite a three pipe problem"
I've always loved Holmes' candid and no-nonsense nature. No apologies for his 'eccentricities' - I've always wished I could be more like that.
Know not what you do, simple little minds never do
The joy of having Lord Percy Percy and Victor Meldrew in one episode !
My favorite Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes episode. Roger Hammond who plays the redheaded man is comic gold.
I admire the actor that played Jabez Wilson, too. Very on point throughout the episode.
@@robynrob4867 Almost Dickensian I thought!
4:35
Watson comes in
"Oh, sorry holmes"
Shelock holmes: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
*Jumps over couch*
XD Sherlock’s complete disregard for furniture is brilliant.
And his clothes flying accordingly.....😍Who could nail that costume so well...💘🥰!
I am not sure how it is called but his classic and elegant dressing...the simple night gown, white ties etc.; no extravagant earls’s clothing in Downton Abbey could impress me like that.
@@aosanshou yes. absolutely.
@@SeerOfTime577 Especially this Brett's Holmes's lack of regard for furniture. The sofa leap and not even 5 minutes later sitting sideways on an armchair with his feet over the armrest resting on the side table.
I love it.
I mean, why not? ;)
@@ChibiPanda8888 I LOVE sitting like that in chairs~
Sorry, no one can surpass Mr. Brett as Sherlock Holmes. He is, was, and forever will be THE Sherlock Holmes!
So true
I like RDJ better
@@arjunsharma6694 RDJ is good but Brett is classic!
@A. K. Fielding at Trehan's Treasures Studio what about Basil Rathbone?
@@scotthamp384 Another excellent actor but I'm still sticking to Brett. He's just gave Holmes that energy. He was perfect.🥰👌🏻
Jeremy Brett was not just a great actor he was a great human being sadly missed by those who knew him well and all his fans.
Pray tell a bit more about the human side of him. Thank you.
I love that shot around 17:55, when Watson is desperately trying to keep a straight face. Always makes me laugh.
And Holmes's 'shh' motion afterwards.
I came here looking for this comment! lol 🤣
I saw that too 🤣
Holmes and Watson trying not to laugh is what made this episode
I wouldn't have missed it,
...for the world.
Jeremy Brett, with his unique and unparalleled acting, is able to capture the essence of Sherlock Holmes! It's in my view that there won't ever be another actor who could dethrone Brett as Sherlock Holmes!
Seeing it the other way around: If someone in the future will achieve that dethroning, then it will be quite an experience to watch!
And he had such a great singing voice, too! Amazing. Extremely tallented man!
If ever their was a face that epitomized "Moriarty".
Eric Porter....Wow!!
Yep, he has that "I eat babies for breakfast!" look on his face.
Someone you would not want to run into in a dark alley.
*there
He captures Sidney Paget's drawings perfectly.
"The Red-Headed League" was one of my favorite episodes.
The original story was much funnier.
When I was doing M.A(ENGLISH) from MANUU,HYDERABAD ,there was a mam who taught us this story around 5 years ago.Today I miss her and her lessons so her memory brought me here .Tell me mate how do you know about it ?
@@naseemakhtar2468
From listening to an excellent actor read the story as Doyle wrote it: ruclips.net/video/JniAN3RQcy8/видео.html
Even Cumberbatch admits that Brett is the definitive Holmes
He'd be a fool to deny it.
I agree in Totality!!!
Correct You are Totally Right!!!
there's no need to bring this up ,.. we know that Jeremy is the Sherlock Holmes of Mr.Doyle .. no doubt about it .. but ,.. it doesn't mean that Ben didn't do a great job ,.. i like his way of Sherlock Holmes ,.. it's just that Benedict as Sherlock is more like THE MODERN SHERLOCK ..
TheSpacemannspiff who is Ben? If u refer to any recent shows there's no comparison
This is the first Holmes story I had the privilege of reading. I enjoyed it so much I chose it as the first tale we read when I started a book club. Just before the point where Holmes and Watson burst out laughing the room erupted into laughter. I utterly enjoyed watching my comrades confusion grow as they watched the story unfold.
I think this adaption did a marvelous job. I loved the little glimpses of the goings on with Moriarty. The scene in the music hall was marvelous. The casting of Jabez Wilson and the police inspector were also well done indeed. The tension in the bank vault as they waited all culminating in Holmes batting the gun out of Clay's hand: brilliant.
It is on fact a brilliant story.
Oh my.... Watson trying to suppress a convulsive attack of laughter (17.58)and Holmes asking him not to laugh.... What a scene!!! That couch jump(4.35) was epic too. And it was quite a 3 pipe problem (23.10)😀😀😀😀
I know, it's so cute!
Love all those!
You! I like you!
It's a fucking sofa. A couch is what psychiatrists use.
@@Trev359 what you call it usually depends on where you come from.
Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett is the best version ever. He was born to become Sherlock Holmes
Jeremy Brett was so lively in the earlier years. His rapid change throughout the later years of the series is an insight into how mental illness can ravage both the body and soul.
It was heart disease more than mental illness. He had a congenital condition.
Actually he was suffering from the side effects of lithium, and later he had congestive heart failure. Mental illness was not the cause of his physical decline
Was it mental illness? Didn't know
@@ninaalmark7584 Yes, apparently so.
As much as I enjoy Basil Rathbone's portrayal, and even Robert Downey jr. in the most recent films........Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes. Grade A++ casting for all the regular and semi-regular actors in this series. I can't imagine it shall ever be topped.
You speak truth.
YES!!! I'm so happy you like RDJ as well as Brett. Those are my top two favorites.
I confess to loving Jonny Lee Miller ...
Absolutely!
robert downey is the worst holmes ever
Granada certainly had a very talented casting director. The person portraying Jabez Wilson was almost exactly as I imagined him when I first read the original story.
Yes the casting for the entire series is absolutely first class! And most of the dialogue is reproduced verbatim, so you can sing along if you know the books :-)
Jeremy Brett carried the complete works of Sherlock Holmes with him on set and in his dressing room during the filming of the series.
plus he seems to be a very good actor as well
@@obelixpfeifenreiniger2863 He's classic. He played Freddie in My Fair Lady!!!
@@katherinewilson1853 ruclips.net/video/K0jnE_jcdzo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/KeybnI6OJMQ/видео.html
"I beg that you won't speak to me for 50 minutes." LOOOL wish I could say that to someone and be taken seriously
That line made me smile. Such ridiculous snobbery. Delicious.
Please do not take this video down! This is one of the most approachable ways of keeping this amazing series alive!
Did u mean effective or 'accessible' ways?
A master piece. Genius. No Sherlock Holmes series or movie will ever come close. This is just perfection.
Having just read this story a few days ago for the first time I must say this episode is a fantastic adaptation. And from this day forward Jeremy Brett will be the Sherlock Holmes I see in my head as I work my way through the rest of the novels.
In my mind, there is no other Holmes. He brought the character from the pages of the book to life.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Basil Rathbone was the best.
@@terrykapp6385 Indeed. Jeremy has his charms and definitely presented a far more somber and serious Holmes, but Rathbone captured both the spirit and visage of Holmes.
Holmes' observation of the knees of the assistant is extraordinary!
The irony here is, nearly a century later (early 1970's), a bank robbery just like this was pulled off at the bank just down the road from 221b.
Whoa really?
Real life is wild.
@@ChibiPanda8888 check out the movie "The Bank Job" with Jason Statham.
This man was built to be an epitome of sherlock holmes, those cheekbones that nose, those eyes, that excited attitude of an unbelievably intelligent person, jeremy brett was absolutely perfect
It took Brett work to do it. He said "I don't look like that."
Absolutely agree! Holmes would probably marvel at JB too.
Jeremy Brett is the best, no any other actor go even close to compare ....true talent
His grandfather was a Duke and he was educated at Eton and Oxford. Best bring the gun, Watson.
Yes, my favorite line from the story as well.
"The gun" is a Mark VI Webley .455- patented during World War I!
Oh dear! They ought to pay attention to details like that as there's sure to be someone who can spot the mistakes.
Peter, you're right, the gun is a Webley MK VI, but it was not made in .455, it was only made in .38/200 (.38 S&W). The MKIV was in .455. My source is "Standard Catalog of Handguns" by Jerry Lee.
Hi there Jim! You might check Jerry Lee again. As I write this, next to me (de-activated, as the absurd British laws require) is the very item. Below the cylinder is stamped: "WEBLEY MK VI PATENTS 1915". It's a monster, and it weighs God knows what!
One of my most favourite Sherlock Holmes episodes from the Grenada series. Jeremy Brett was beyond brilliant and magnificent as the master sleuth - elegant, imperious, fussy and delightful in his style.
morbius109 the six Napoleon my personal favourite. In fact any episodes with lestrade is 👍
Eric Porter is without a doubt just brilliant as Moriarity and of course Darling from Black Adder, Tim McInnerney as Clay
I as many, many others just love Brett and the supporting cast in this Sherlock series. With repeated viewings of this episode and other episodes, I have to come realize that one of the most unsung heroes is the composer, Patrick Gowers. His magical way of weaving the theme quite differently in each stories capturing the mood and tying things together is something to behold. Never getting in the way. I certainly hope others can now listen to a master at work. Spielberg has his John Willams, Sherlock his Patrick Gowers.
I was going to mention something about Gowers; his music is INCREDIBLE!
@@adventureswithaurora Thank you for also recognizing a master at work.
@@onitasanders7403 You're very welcome! :)
Yes, and the ingenuity of Gowers' work is most obvious on the "Sherlock Holmes" soundtrack released by Jay Records in 1987.
Holmes: He was educated at Eton and went to Oxford...so Watson: bring the gun."
The humour!! 😁🤣
*Eton
😄
God knows what he would have made of boris Johnson.
@@stephenle-surf9893 Definitely bring the gun!!
Watson narrating the violin show scene... The way he looks at him. That's love, man
The Burning Bentley The Sarasate concert - a violin show!!!!!!!! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
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What LOVE?😠😈DEVILS ????
GOD said: LOVE your wife.😇
Satan said: Love other Man😈
if you love DARKNESS, you are doomed in Hell, an Eternal Damnation.
if you love LIGHT, you will have Eternal SALVATION IN HEAVEN
@@mulantan1736 my guy, I'm a paegan. Don't try it.
@@mulantan1736 you're filled with hate and bitter spite. I'll keep you in mind in my prayers... May the gods cleanse your soul and make you see sense.
It should be remembered that "The Final Problem" was filmed and broadcast directly after this episode. One reason was that David Burke, who originally portrayed Dr. Watson, had an opportunity to join the Royal Shakespear Company, which, in turn, would allow him to spend more time with his family. Filming the two episodes in this way allowed for an easy transition to "The Empty House," when Edward Hardwicke took on the role of Dr. Watson, largely at Burke's recommendation. The change in casting proved to be an inspired one, as most fans of this superb series agree!
Still brilliant after so many years. Jeremy Brett and David Burke perfectly cast. Just wonderful.
As often happens in these episodes, the weakness of the plot is triumphantly redeemed by the brilliance of Brett's creation
This is one of my favorite of all the Sherlock Holmes stories and this movie is just pure brilliance! I would go even further - this is one of the best classic action-crime style detective stories of all times. Perfect balance of humor, mystery, extraordinary solution and pure crime action.
Besides that these are perfect actors , Brett and Burk actually LOOK like Sidney Padgett' s illustrations.
That's one of the best parts!
“Watson, bring the gun.”
The delivery of that line is just _so good!_
Sherlock alway in need of a gun, insist Watson to bring it!
Watson is the gun, Holmes is a pugilist, don't you know?
Brilliant episode! Jeremy Brett was THE quintessential Sherlock Holmes. And Brilliant upload! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
takeshi hiraoka You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. :)
BASIL RATHBONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeremy Brett so elegant in that suit, suave, sophisticated and debonair fabulous actor R.I.P ❣️🙏
@@yourdailybrew7989 but this is not HD?
My Mum, who has read all of SH more than once has always pointed out that Jeremy deviated from Holmes as written in that he is always neatly, if not perfectly dressed, without a hair out of place, which is *not* Holmes: "He was in his personal habits one of the most untidy men that ever drove a fellow-lodger to distraction", i.e. he was unkempt. As such she has never thought that Jeremy's portrayal was the most accurate.
Jeremy Brett the absolute best Sherlock bar none and a glimpse of Eric Porter the perfect malevolent Moriarty.
This series is one of the best things available on RUclips. At least for Holmes fans. Have watched almost every episode during this crummy year and during lockdowns. Red Headed league is one of the best stories and adaptations.
Also really enjoyed the Copper Beeches, Final Problem, Resident Patient, Solitary Cyclist, Empty House, etc. I prefer the eps from seasons 1 through 4 or 5 more because Brett looks a little more spry before his health deteriorated in the last couple seasons unfortunately.
I'm so glad Grenada allows these videos to stay up.
Some small differences from the original Conan Doyle story in this very faithful adaptation: 1. The bank director Merryweather is not as disagreeable to Holmes in the story, just put out a bit about missing his bridge game. 2. Watson gets to offer some elementary deductions about Jabez Wilson here (in the story Holmes makes all of them). 3. Moriarty is not mentioned in the story. 4. Wilson's pawn shop is not trashed, so Holmes need not make recompense (in effect paying his would-be client). 5. Holmes doesn't tell Wilson this wouldn't have happened had he just been a less cheap employer. 6. In the story, Watson annoys Holmes by banging the pavement around the pawn shop with his cane. 7. Couch jump!
Wonderful series’s, Jeremy was the most conscientious and outstanding Holmes of them all. He definitely read and understood Doyle’s works.
19:56 That laugh was magnificent
An excellent episode. The final scene where Professor Moriarty observes 221B Baker Street shows Eric Porter as the exact personification of AC-D's character... casting and acting of genius.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld couldn't have done it better.
"Watson, that is a very loose translation!" 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
When is that?? I’ve missed it
@@merchegaspar6675 watch from about 6:20
Thank you 😃
As a linguist, I definitely. laughed very hard at that. 🤣
Thank you for this great Sherlock story rare hard to find . Jeremy Brett was the best their was he became Holmes . He was amazing. Miss him now he was the Man . RIP Jeremy !
Yes! Jeremy was the Man!!
scott dickens ..You state that he became HOLMES...Other actors who portrayed him have stated that they were " taken over " by Conan Doyle's great literary character..
@@wcstevens7 you are correct Elizabeth. He did stay in costume after the filming was done . His portrayal of Holmes made him immortal. Doyle's daughter said to Brett, you are the Holmes of my childhood. That was the ultimate honor to Jeremy. Brett was Sherlock. If you want a great read check out a book called Bending the Willow :) I have it in hardback a rare book . You can get it on kindale . A must read if your a Holmes fan. It will tell you how Jeremy brett filmed the series and it's a Beautiful tribute to him and his legacy. Thank you again. Happy New year to you .
A story that would not be out of place in The Twilight Zone or the Outer Limits. Absolutely brilliant, and as ever top-notch performances!
The key mistake was not keeping Wilson on for another day and then rewarding his industry with a one-off prize i.e. night in a posh hotel. By penny pinching, they undid their own.plan.
JoePoland Exactly, may be a vacation by the sea.
That is an excellent point, which I had ever considered before. BRAVO!!!
The Red Headed League was created to get Wilson out of his shop. I'm guessing that Clay and several other workers were digging AND getting rid of the dirt for the tunnel.
You make an excellent point.
Moriarty's organization through the Red Headed League could well afford to pay for Wilson to go on a short vacation for a job well done for the work he did so far. But keep the League intact until the bank robbery was successful.
Wilson would have then consulted Holmes after the robbery was committed. And Holmes' investigation would have only revealed who was involved in the robbery.
That's good shit. Yeah. Moriarty was arrogant though, and still underestimated Holmes. Well, I don't think (its been years since i read the books) Moriarty was actually behind this, not originally, but maybe the crooks were arrogant. I could be wrong though. I need to reread Sherlock Holmes.
@@oddmontsoddington8961 I have read/listened to this story so many times that I am sure Moriarty was not behind this in the original story.
This was the first Sherlock Holmes episode starring Jeremy Brett I watched. I watched it in language arts class during my freshman year in high school. The class & I were also reading that story. I think I read The Hound Of The Baskervilles when I was a senior.
The Red Headed League was outstanding! Great plot; excellent actors. Holmes and Watson are a dynamic duo.
"Omne Ignotum Pro Magnifico". Man he's so funny sometimes, makes me laugh out loud. Cheers from 🇨🇦 love this show
The laughing scene was amazing
I like how Jeremy just leaps over the couch to get David back into the room.
Really...
Coc
To all Sherlock fans , please read the Book called Bending the Willow. It's a tribute to Jeremy Brett and his filming the Series. You can get it on Kindle a must read . I have the hard back and his Autograph as well. You will love the book. Thank you for Sharing these Timeless Sherlock stories with the Amazing Jeremy Brett.
I have it. It's very very good
Ok, now that is going to be on my reading list.
Thank you for the recommendation:)
Excellent book.
I love the relationship between Holmes and Scotland Yard that we get a glimpse of in this episode. He has detractors there ("The Naval Treaty"), but he also has - in the majority - supportive collaborators, who may not sanction his methods but recognize him as the force that he is and are even proud of him ("The Six Napoleons"). Here, Holmes gives a similarly nuanced opinion of Inspector Jones, disparaging him as an "absolute imbecile at his profession" but giving him credit for tenacity, and Jones backs up Holmes' reputation to the skeptical bank director (and again later on, before the attempted robbery). There are a few other episodes, such as "The Resident Patient" and "The Second Stain", where Scotland Yard shows up to demonstrate a respectful and working relationship with Holmes; small, subtle moments that really help to give the Holmes universe weight and color.
Jeremy Brett was perfect as Holmes, and Eric Porter was brilliant as professor Moriarty. Thank you for posting. You did a brilliant job on the upload.
4:42 he just jumps over the couch and not walk around I find it so funny
@21:44, when Wilson tells Holmes about the splash of acid, just look at Brett's expression. It's better than the original story. The reaction here is one of smart subtlety, in the original story, Holmes reacts emphatically, saying "I knew it!".
4 pounds a week was a small fortune those times. Sadly today all it can get you is a couple of toys and candy of questionable quality at Pound World.
This was the very first Sherlock Holmes story I ever read. It came in an anthology of different popular stories which also included a couple from the adventures of Tom Sawyer.
I knew they had made movies, and obviously there's the modern day series I haven't started watching yet.
I didn't know that an older series already existed and stumbled across this while searching for the audio books.
Thank you for uploading the series.
Such painstaking detail paid to the choice of actors, technicians, costumes, artefacts, etc to add full flavour to the series. A great salute to them all, for years of immeasurable entertainment for which we are greatly indebted.
So true. The scenes of Victorian London are worthy of a painting, or Charles Dickens.
Agreed. Wilson's Pawn shop can be found at corner of Mount St and Pilgrim St, Liverpool. The Bank (not a bank) is just a few yards up Mount St on the right but the front steps have been altered to provide wheelchair access.
It seems odd that amidst the countless accolades accorded Jeremy Brett all deserving! Few comment on the inestimable contribution of John Hawkesworth
I'm with you there. His writing shaped it all
I think I would have died if I ever met Jeremy Brett. Seriously, the man was awesome. Shame I will never meet him and his genius. RIP Great man!
It's Sunday and I'm going to watch these all day. !!!
Love them-thank you
Would you PLEASE SIR mind marching upstairs, where we can get a cab to transport your Highness to the police station?
This, The Copper Beeches, and Final Problem are probably my top 3 episodes from the Brett series. Though the Solitary Cyclist, Hound of the Baskervilles, Norwood Builder, Resident Patient, Speckled Band, Dancing Men, and The Empty House are all contenders too. I wish they would have made The Reigate Squire and Black Peter into episodes. Some of the the best episodes of this series weren't necessarily all the strongest stories from the books. Like the Resident Patient was a pretty simple story but it worked great as a 50 minute tv episode.
I love this series so much because they put those stories into a visual form, almost verbatim in their wording from the original stories. Not just do what they want that is vaguely Holmesian and drop Holmes into it.
I have avoided Final Problem. As I did all references to the falls in my books. I just don’t want Holmes to die. I never even knew whether or not Moriarity was dead or alive. I just read all around them.
@@cindymckee6704 You should watch it and the Empty House. Both classics. Those are key stories in the Holmes canon.
Honourable mentions, too for the Greek Interpreter, the Crooked man , the Sign of Four , the Naval Treaty, the Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, to name just a few..
Jeremy Brett, the best Sherlock Holmes ever!!!
Excellent. Always loved Jeremy Brett - best Holmes by far. Thank you for posting.
46:36 - The bank gave Mr Wilson here 50 sovereigns which was in fact £50. The story was set in 1890, so in 2018 that £50 would be worth now around £6,150.
John King That’s a handsome amount. I remember in the Priory school episode Holmes gets paid a sum of £12000, a king’s ransom.
@@depoman1113 The Priory School story was set in May 1901, so £12,000 then would be worth close to £1.5 million, which is why Holmes when he took the cheque said this was a King's ransom, and was really surprised at the amount.
Depoman 111 Was the Priory School case the one where the son of a Duke was kidnapped, and ended with Sherlock jokingly saying “I am a poor man.” as he tucked away his paycheck? I thought that was £5000.
Is that just the inflation worth? Because if one can find 50 Victorian era gold sovereigns today, they’ll be worth more than just the pound sterling and the gold itself.
@@davidw.2791 Adjusting for the price of inflation, money that was in circulation, and overall demand would raise the worth of that era's currency in today's market. I'd imagine if someone had Sovereigns in their possession, they'd be making a lot of money if they tried to cash them in or sell them to a collector.
Holmes, Watson, Jabez!
Super Actors!
Lovely Writing!
Top creative 'look'.
This is brilliant!
Even the most subtle details are portrayed very well in this masterpiece!
My favourite episode ... The Jabez Wilson character was charming also the best Moriarty ever
The great Eric Porter played the professor
"A sandwich and a cup of coffee??"
-said me everyday.
Thank you for sharing. One of the best series on tv. Never missed it when possible.
Sage Ryan You're welcome :)
The best Sherlock Holmes and the best Mr. Watson.
Dr. Watson.
Just as Granada was the best production ever of SH so Jeremy Brett was the best SH and David Burke the most watchable. Eric Porter was positively malevolent as Professor Moriarty. He was a superb actor. Even on the Morecambe and Wise show he was wonderful. This was perhaps my fav SH story.
Fancy you remembering Eric Porter on the Morecambe & Wise Show! He really was such a nice man even though he played a lot of villainous characters like Prof. Moriarty. Do you remember that dance sequence he did with Eric and Ernie? Brilliant! And that sketch when they go and visit him in his dressing-room and he comes in dressed as Brutus in Julius Caesar. He also played Soames Forsyte in the first version of the Forsyte saga but I found him too old for the part. Damian Lewis is much more like my idea of Soames, who was only about 28 when he met Irene.
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Remember? Not likely. I wouldn’t have known of it if it weren’t for RUclips and the good people who take the trouble and make the effort to share their interests with like-minded people. It’s always nice to see that the actors whom you admire (more often than not the bad - the really bad - folks - I almost said guys - I did, the PC Gestapo would be knocking on my door) are, for the most part, nothing like the characters they portray. M&W were, in my humble opinion, the best of a brilliant lot. Whether cerebral or coarse, the British sense of humor is unique and unrivaled. Not so much today but in past decades, absolutely. Today, as is everywhere, humor is, for the most part, very mean spirited. The attitude seems to be, Do unto others BEFORE they do unto you. Them’s my two cents but they’re MY two cents. Yeah, yeah, I know, don’t spend them all in the same place. Also, best save something for a 🌧 day. 😟 in my 🌎, it’s ALWAYS 🌧.
Mairwen 99
About the dance, wasn’t Peter Cushing in that as well? Brilliant actor, he. Most enjoyable. And the Brutus skit was fab.
No, Peter Cushing wasn't in the dance. However he did make several guest appearances on the M&W show. After a while these became a running gag where Peter would always come on stage and politely ask to be paid for his appearance on the show. It went on for years. Also he played Sherlock Holmes in another TV series decades ago. But he was too "nice" to be a good Holmes. Jeremy Brett is perfect in the role.
I agree that humour today seems to have deteriorated. Then, too, a lot of non-British people enjoy British humour but not many understand the humour in M&W. In fact a lot of them have difficulty in following what Eric is saying (or "was" saying). Admittedly British humour used to be good, but French and Belgian humour is equally hilarious and they are a lot more relaxed as well. I have never laughed so much in my entire life as I did with my French colleagues when working in France. Incredibly sharp and witty people.
Always insisted Basil Rathbone was the definative Sherlock Holmes but he wasnt, it was Jeremy Brett.
Conan Doyle made immortal by Brett.
Conan Doyle was already immoral. Yes Brett played the character perfectly to the T. But he hadn't any role in Conan Doyle's popularity. It's demeaning.
Immortal*
#metoo
Others has try.brett is really is unbelievable good
That is very important point. Clearly overlooked
Watson doesn't laugh until Holmes' eyes meet his... and once Watson starts laughing, Holmes can't contain himself, either.
Using a ridiculous premise to get somebody out of the way for a while was also used in The Adventure of the Three Garridebs. Love this series. So well made and acted. I doubt such quality would be made today. JB is SH.
Jeremy Brets was soooooo handsome and charming !
Very true. 💕❤
Handsome maybe but Holmes was anything but charming.
The atmosphere that filmmaking like this generates is absolutely sensational. The essential Holmes.
In my top 3 of Granada episodes definitely. So many little moments to enjoy. The tugging of the hair, the "Great Scott!", and lots more as well.