The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast
A podcast devoted to revisiting and honoring the world's greatest portrayal of the world's greatest detective.
Trip Report: BrettCon Updates, David Burke (In Memoriam), Sherlock Showcase, & more. In this special trip report episode, we chronicle our recent travels to the UK, including the Sherlock Showcase in Riverside which was part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. Also, we share news and updates on BrettCon: […]
Disappeared, Watson! Disappeared! Sherlock Holmes, The Good Doctor, and the Hon. Philip Green travel from the Lake District to London in search of the missing Lady Frances Carfax. In this podcast we learn of the troubled beginnings to the Case-Book series and hear fond recollections from cast and crew (Jack Klaff, Michael Jayston, Trevor Bowen, […]
In this special holiday episode, Gus, Luke and David reflect on 2025, share podcast updates, and examine a bit of Sherlockian news. Also, they partake in an impromptu game of Sherlockian Mastermind, discuss podcast-related New Year’s resolutions, and tease some secret event plans for 2026! Plus, a very special listener telegram! Ross Taylor on Mastermind: […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 director Brian Mills, cast members David John and Sally Faulkner reflect on their experiences with Jeremy Brett, and Luke and Gus […]
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 filming locations (from Abbey Grange, Musgrave Ritual, Dying Detective, Scandal in Bohemia, The Last Vampyre, and more!), scoping out the Langham Hotel (and the Midland […]