Welcome to The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast - a show devoted to revisiting and honoring the world's greatest portrayal of the world's greatest detective.
From 1984 to 1994, Granada Television produced what is arguably the best (and most complete) depiction of the legendary detective’s Adventures, Memoirs, Case-Books and many Returns. Spanning 36 episodes and 5 movies, producer Michael Cox created a Sherlockian experience like no other. This podcast will examine that timeless series with a specific eye on Jeremy Brett in the role he was destined to immortalize.
Leslie Klinger (author, scholar, and “the world’s first consulting Sherlockian”) joins us to discuss his work on The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, his encounters with Jeremy Brett and the Granada te…
In this classic mystery, Holmes and Watson journey to Dartmoor to solve the case of the missing racehorse, Silver Blaze (and to find the murderer of poor John Straker, too)! Also, we learn about dir…
In this special trip report episode, we recap our recent adventures in England which included visiting the childhood home of Jeremy Brett, returning to the Sherlock Holmes Museum, hunting down filmin…
In this very special episode, we are honored to present our conversation with actor David Burke. Burke portrayed Dr. John Watson in the first thirteen episodes of the Granada series and (together wi…
In celebration of the long-awaited re-issue of his book Bending The Willow, we spoke with author David Stuart Davies about this insightful volume covering Jeremy Brett’s work on the Granada series an…
In this unique episode, Holmes and Watson travel to the coastal cliffs of Cornwall to exorcise their inner demons and solve the (possibly) supernatural mystery of The Devil’s Foot! We also hear behi…
Veteran actor and stuntman Kiran Shah discusses his adventures playing the menacing Tonga in The Sign of Four. He speaks about growing up in Kenya, working with makeup artist Glenda Wood, lessons he…
Leading lady Jenny Seagrove shares fond memories of playing Mary Morstan in The Sign of Four. She also discusses her humble beginnings, receiving career advice from Jeremy Brett, and her adventures w…
Leading man David Gwillim shares fond memories of playing Percy Phelps in The Naval Treaty. He also discusses performing Shakespeare for the camera, working with Prince Charles, and his adventures wi…
In this special episode, Holmes, Watson and Lestrade share humbugs and bond over the mystery of The Six Napoleons! Gus and Luke translate the Italian script segments and provide additional limericks!…
Actor Clive Francis shares memories of portraying the title character in The Man with the Twisted Lip. He also discusses his work as a caricature artist and writer - including his adaptation of The H…
In this installment, Watson forgoes sleep to help Holmes unmask the The Man with the Twisted Lip, we are introduced to director Patrick Lau, and we hear from Neville St. Clair himself, Mr. Clive Fran…
Actress Betsy Brantley shares fond memories of portraying Elsie Cubit in The Dancing Men and recalls her time working with the great Jeremy Brett. She also discusses her roles in other films, includ…
The game is afoot! In this episode, Holmes and Watson sojourn to the Abbey Grange to investigate a grisly murder, we are introduced to enigmatic director Peter Hammond, and we receive a very special …
In this episode, Holmes and Watson examine the mysterious events surrounding the singular old observance known as The Musgrave Ritual, we get to know producer June Wyndham Davies, and we bid farewell…
Director David Carson (The Blue Carbuncle, The Resident Patient, The Musgrave Ritual, The Six Napoleons) shares stories of his time on the Granada Sherlock Holmes series and his memories of the great…
Prepare for war! In this episode, Inspector Lestrade ponders the mystery of The Second Stain whilst Holmes and Watson investigate the theft of an important government document. Also, Luke and Gus dis…
Actress Barbara Wilshere (who portrayed Violet Smith in The Solitary Cyclist) shares fond memories of her time on the Granada series.
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In this episode, Holmes and Watson search the grounds of the mysterious Priory School for Lord Saltire, the missing son of the Duke of Holdernesse. Director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) masterf…