A podcast devoted to revisiting and honoring the world's greatest portrayal of the world's greatest detective.
In part one of our investigation into the hit stage play (which ran between 1988 and 1989 in London’s West End), we explore the secrets behind making of this very special production which was near and dear to the heart of Jeremy Brett. We also share recollections from the creative team behind The Secret and examine […]
In this panel from the 2024 BrettCon event, we are joined by on stage by actors Betsy Brantley (The Dancing Men), Alison Skilbeck (The Naval Treaty), Michael Carter (A Scandal in Bohemia), and Matthew Solon (The Norwood Builder) who discuss their work on the Granada series and their time with Jeremy Brett and David Burke. […]
In this special trip report episode, we share our thoughts on the recent BrettCon event held in Guildford on May 25, 2024 which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Granada series with its cast and creators (including clips from the panels). We also discuss our further adventures in England which included meeting with friends of […]
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Announced guests:
Betsy Brantley, Kristoffer Tabori, James Faulkner, Alastair Duncan, David Carson, Alison Skilbeck, Vernon Dobtcheff, Jack Klaff, Matthew Solon, John Bruce, The Gowers Family, Ros Simmons, Esther Dean, Kayt Turner, Amelda Brown, Michael Carter, Patrick Lau
In the first installment of our 3-part coverage of this 2-hour telefilm (!), Holmes and Watson journey into the heart of darkness (aka Dartmoor) to investigate the legendary spectral Hound of the Baskervilles. We also hear recollections from numerous cast and crew about the making of this very special (if slightly troubled) episode of the […]
The 40th anniversary of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with your friends at the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast! We are planning something special and in this episode we briefly discuss our plans and ideas for celebration (which we have affectionately named BRETTCON) including a […]
In this very special episode, we are thrilled to present our conversation with series producer and show-runner June Wyndham Davies. At the request of Granada chairman David Plowright, June began producing the show in 1986 (“The Return”) and shepherded an incredible 22 stories from page to screen. Here, she recalls growing up in Cardiff, her […]
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson receive a mysterious letter in this rare video produced by Granada Television in 1988 for the Abbey National Bank. View full video of The Case of the Abbey Treasure (with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke) here: https://youtu.be/JLFaqqpB7zE In this episode of the podcast, we welcome our friend and podcast producer David […]
Together with Brother Mycroft and Inspector Bradstreet, Holmes and Watson venture into the London fog to solve the mystery of the missing Bruce Partington submarine plans. In this podcast we hear fond recollections from director John Gorrie, actor Jonathan Newth (Col. Valentine Walter) and Amanda Waring (Ms. Violet Westbury). Also, Gus and Luke examine the polyphonic motets […]
In this eclectic adventure, Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Baynes (Freddie Jones) investigate a series of strange occurrences at the mysterious Wisteria Lodge. Also, we chat with actress Kika Markham (Miss Burnet) and Floor Manager/AD David Hanson about their time on the show, Gus and Luke analyze the original shooting script and discuss Bending The Willow’s […]