The Second Stain - Part 1 of 6 (Sherlock Holmes)

[TheImpossibleMan]

utmost

[baharehut]

think he was drinking tea actually! 

[tulsaoki58]

2:03-Waston takes his cup and he's so nochalont about it! lol

[TheKulu42]

British officials are always losing their important papers. From what I understand, British security was horribly bad during the time of Holmes. What the devil was Hope thinking, taking that letter home? It should have been in a locked safe under armed guard, not in a gentleman's box! But his office likely had only an old soldier as a night watchman.

This sort of thing happens again in "The Naval Treaty" and "The Bruce-Partington Plans."

[mommadee11]

he did take his coffee rite out of hand!!! his

[greengrendel]

It's ridiculous to rank the actors just based on their age. It's just appearance. If the interpretation is good in all other respects i don't care whether Watson is middle aged, or Holmes is blond.

[truuflly]

Me and my Brothers threw away the books of etiquette that my Aunt gave us for Christmas one year in a celebration of Sherlock. Manners, or the affectation of such, is, and pardon me for saying, one more wedge, one more divide between the "classes," between mankind and womankind, and of course the animal kingdom. I have discovered in my lifetime that the most profound acts of kindness do not need such a cloak.

[dead4fun]

Watson took Holmes' tea. Give him back his tea!

[Songsmirth]

Have you all seen the new series? I accidently(was at a neighbor's) saw it last night on the Thursday Mystery series on PBS. I'm impressed. I didn't think anyone could come close to Brett but whoever the modern Sherlock and Dr. Watson are, they mesh. Very clever and I like clever. Wish I had a tv now. lol ./ I respect this old man for putting aside his pride for the sake of his country. I read a sign once (not doing to get it perfectly), that said, "heros take a step where others won't."

[Songsmirth]

Have you all seen the new series? I accidently(was at a neighbor's) saw it last night on the Thursday Mystery series on PBS. I'm impressed. I didn't think anyone could come close to Brett but whoever the modern Sherlock and Dr. Watson are, they mesh. Very clever and I like clever. Wish I had a tv now. lol Well. . .

[Mira0Sekelsky]

I like the Walton-esque adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes theme tune at the beginning. Very Coronation March! I wish people still behaved in a gentlemanly fashion too.

[MicroGabs]

The only issue I have with this adaptation is the age of Holmes and Watson. I absolutely love Brett, and wouldn't want any other actor to portray Holmes in this series, it's simply unfortunate that he wasn't about 10 years younger than he was when this was made. On the other hand, Watson (especially Hardwicke) was bad casting. Watson was a strong, able-bodied and not particularly old person, and I really don't feel it in this.

[cha5]

@MicroGabs According to the traditionally accepted date of Holmes's birthday (Jan 6 1854) Holmes would have been 26 years old when he and Watson decided to share lodgings in 1881 and 48 years old when he retired in 1903 and Watson was born around 1851-1852 which would make him just a couple of years older than Holmes. IMHO 90-95% of all the actors who've ever played Holmes & Watson are older than their accepted age in the Canon, except for Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman + a few others.

[cupmyplums]

It's easy to look back on this period in a warm fuzzy laudanum haze wearing very rose tinted spectacles .

For a large number of the population it was a life of poverty, disease, hunger and servitude.

But right now I'm going to forget all that, have a shot of cocaine (7% solution), sit back, light my favourite pipe and enjoy this, the best adaptation of the best of all private consulting detectives.

[Kharlamov16]

Jude Law the worst decision??? Now I know that you haven't even read Conan Doyle. Do you know when he was born? Is something wrong with you? I will repeat for you - Dr Watson was a YOUNG man. Read the books. Jude Law is the best watson after Vitaly Solomin. For your information, Vasily Livanov was awarded the OBE by the English Queen who considered him to be the best Holmes. Jeremy Brett's Holmes is not at all the Holmes Conan Doyle wrote about. He's too aggressive. Sorry.

[universalradio]

WORTH WATCHING? Augh! Of course one must read the books, but this is by far the most superior version of Holmes, in my humble opinion, ever on film. Jeremy Brett alone makes this something far more than just 'worth watching'.

BAH.

[Kharlamov16]

@universalradio Actually, Watson was not that old as they portrayed him. This series is horrible. They've ruined the great character Dr. Watson, who was a young handsome man. He had graduated from a medical university recently and had been to Afghanistan. He was a boxer and a good sportsman. When Conan Doyle was writing these stories, he was about 30. I don't really know what you admire. Watch the Russian series. Vitaly Solomin is the best Watson ever.

[universalradio]

@Kharlamov16 don't care, this is the best series, no discussion. =3

[Kharlamov16]

@universalradio For you, and for those who don't care about Conan Doyle. I'm glad that the Queen doesn't agree with you. Even Jude Law is better!

[universalradio]

@Kharlamov16 Jude Law was the worst casting decision ever made. So the Queen dislikes this series? Bah, please. Provide proof.

This series does incredible justice to the original Doyle. It's as accurate as you could possibly hope for in a dramatized version of the stories. I'm a huge Doyle purist, and your argument doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever.

[Kharlamov16]

@universalradio In fact, Holmes was not THAT old either. This series is for pensioners. Got it? Next time England should find 70 year old actors for these roles!

[Kharlamov16]

@universalradio Now, what did Watson write when he saw Holmes for the first time? He said there was a young man in the room making some experiments. How can Watson be an old man when he "took his degree of doctor of medicine in 1978"? I love Conan Doyle! I'm very surprised that English people don't know their classic. It's weird. Instead of making good films with young actors you find old actors to play the great detective of all time and his colleague!

[Kharlamov16]

@universalradio I'm not a fan of Jude Law. I'm a big fan of Vitaly Solomin (the best Watson that's ever appeared on screen). But compared to these pensioners, Jude Law is twice as good as them. I doubt that a young lady from "The Sign of Four" would marry these Watsons from this series. Then again, Watson (according to Conan Doyle) was a good boxer and a runner. Do you remember "The Hound of the Baskervilles"? I think I've provided you with enough facts.

[MagicansForce]

@Kharlamov16 As far as I know, his dedication to it FAR outdoes any other actor. I don't care what the English queen says; I'm American. Jeremy Brett, in my opinion, is the personification of Sherlock Holmes by the grace of his talent and dedication to the role.

You are, of course, as allowed to have your own opinion as I am. But it's incredibly rude to dismiss a man like Brett based on his age, after all the blood and sweat he put into this role.

[Kharlamov16]

@MagicansForce I don't know how much blood and sweat he put in this role. I don't care. I'm a Sherlock Holmes' fan Not Brett's. Why should I care? Do you know how much blood and sweat Vasily Livanov put in his role? What makes Brett better than Livanov? Every actor is good in his own way. I didn't insult anyone. Read what I have written below. The great character of a young doctor (who was 22 when he met Holmes!) was ruined in most films.

[MagicansForce]

@Kharlamov16 We'll have to agree to disagree. I do agree with you on the subject of Watson. However, I consider Jeremy Brett to be Sherlock Holmes, despite his age. In my humble opinion, he is perfect in his role.

But I digress. Agree to disagree.

[Kharlamov16]

@MagicansForce Ok. No hard feelings.

[MagicansForce]

@Kharlamov16 This series isn't "horrible". Better for Watson to be older than stupider, like in the Rathbone movies. The otherwise complete accuracy, and the godlike talent of Jeremy Brett, more than makes up for Watson's older appearance. When I read the books, I imagine Jude Law's Watson (I've never seen the Russian series...) and Jeremy Brett's Sherlock.

To insult Jeremy Brett's Sherlock is insane. The man lived the role, breathed the role, dreamed and nightmared the role. (Cont.)

[Kharlamov16]

@MagicansForce I will repeat for you again - Sherlock Holmes was YOUNGER than Jeremy Brett. Also, he wasn't nervous and LOUD like Brett. How did I insult Brett? Tell me. I just don't think that he's the Holmes Conan Doyle wrote about. And Watson in this film is far from original which doesn't make the two greatest characters interesting for young people. It seems to me, you care about Brett more than you do about Sherlock Holmes. Watch the Russian series and the Russian Watson to begin with.

[MagicansForce]

@Kharlamov16 And I repeat. It's rude to dismiss this man's complete, total devotion to the role based on his age. I care about both Sherlock Holmes and Jeremy Brett, and Jeremy Brett cared very much about Sherlock Holmes as well. He worked very hard to keep this series as loyal to the books as he could. I feel like you're dismissing his work based on the single fact that he's older than he should be.

Hey, I'm 16 and I love this series, and the Sherlock Holmes books. Don't assume things! XD

[ArwenUndomiel7]

@Kharlamov16 And what about Vassily Livanov's Holmes? He's quite past his prime. The same age as J.Brett but Brett looks much better, and much more like Holmes di Conan Doyle.

[yourVeiledLodger]

LOVE this episode so much! :D Acting is just so gorgeous and wonderful, ecpecially because of dear Colin Jeavons ;) only that actress who plays Hilda Hope is lousy.

[GhibliFan1]

Just ordered the complete box set (including the two TV movies) on Amazon UK for £20.97....absolute bargain. They're probably so cheap as they've been shown on or are due to be shown on ITV HD, which means a Blu-ray release will follow at some point (like Sharpe did), but seeing as the DVD's were restored a couple of years back to great effect, and that they were shot on 16mm and not 35mm film, I doubt the Blu-ray would be worth the premium...especially compared to this silly low price. Bargain!

[TheKulu42]

I've never understood why the prime minister and hope hung on to that letter at all. They could have quietly taken it to that potentate's ambassador in London, present it to him and say, "We never saw this." Or simply burn it and say they never received it. Why on earth did they keep it if it was so dangerous?

[halley42]

@TheKulu42 Future leverage?

[TheKulu42]

@halley42 That's a good point. Perhaps the Prime Minister and Hope wanted to keep it as a sort of insurance policy if other 'colonial developments' ruffled the potentate's feathers.

Personally, I think the rash ruler who drafted the letter was Germany's Kaiser, a man not noted for his tact.

[diggiemac]

Actually, the Adventure of the Abbey Grange is far better than the book. It's far and away the best of these productions. Thank you for posting the video

[charlotte221b]

I just bought the complete Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes collection entirely because you made these episodes known to me. So thank you so much! The studio should be paying you!

[yamifannetje]

Poor Holmes! He doesn't even got time to drink his tee, or whatever it is. Only because some high personality arrives. I would expect this from Holmes rather than Watson. :D :D

[Songsmirth]

I'm wondering, if it was SO important, why he didn't put it on his person or why he was entertaining in the first place? Why not lock the door to their room and place guards? Why not just say it's a fake? It was an insult to not trust Homes in the first place. :) The filming of these are so impressive. What it must take to do one shot. The actors are important but it's the people who create the atmosphere that make or break a film. The details are what I look at.

[honestfire1]

he a very good actor that plays Mr Holmes but of course he died years of course but we always have his acting to enjoy always

[Yerabasan]

Excellent!

[001Eros]

@tango2romeo--> well said...

[fridgnetha]

AAAhhh.. Jeremy.

[Imverycute2]

Some things never change. Politicians are still politicians. They want it their way, and they don't understand why Holmes won't help them. Homes couldn't care less about your fancy job title or government standing. You want Holmes -- you do things on HIS terms.

[yamifannetje]

@Imverycute2 Indeed! that's exactly like it is :D

[Kooshmeister3]

Holy crap, it's Jack Travis from Lethal Weapon 3!

[Songsmirth]

@Kooshmeister3 Ah! I wondered where I had seen him before! Thanks Koosh. :)

[otdtyh]

love the entry

[JediLongOne]

have you noticed that the Prime Minister uses the word 'utmost' a lot?

[lekonoleken]

I had trouble following this story when I read it. hopefully i can be illuminated.

[ysbaddaden2003]

I like David Burke better as Watson, but these are all-in-all the best of Holmes.

I understand in his younger days Brett was considered twice for James Bond, right after Connery and he lost to George Lazenby, and then after Connery again but lost to Roger Moore.

Probably because Brett was too intense an actor for Bond, something we wouldn't see until Timothy Dalton came along.

[thesanantoniokid]

Did Watson just confiscate Holmes' coffee? Because if someone tried to take my coffee away from me in the morning they'd lose a finger. And Holmes is not a morning person. Risky, Watson, very risky.

[firetrucksnfishcakes]

@thesanantoniokid lol :)

[berrytinto]

@thesanantoniokid In the novel 'The Study in Scarlet', it is written that Watson is the not-morning-person while Holmes always wakes up early in the morning and is rare to be up after 10 in the evening.

[cha5]

@berrytinto True, although in The Speckled Band, which took place two years after A Study In Scarlett it's written that Holmes "was a late riser as a rule".

And in The Hound of The Baskervilles which took place several years later "Mr Sherlock Holmes who was usually very late in the mornings, save upon those not infrequent occasions when he stayed up all night". Holmes likely just from time to time altered his sleeping habits during the partnership which did last 23 years, excluding the GH.

[cha5]

@cha5 Cont

(Great Hiatus) when Holmes was presumed to be dead from 1891-1893.

[KurtAngle89]

@cha5 Not exactly. Watson was partner of Holmes in the period between 1882-1891, then again from 1894 to 1902. It's 18 years to me. And in another story, Watson says he lived with Holmes for 16 of the 23 years of activity of Holmes as a detective (cause Watson married probably in 1888 and stop living with Holmes, he restarted in 1894, after the GH). The datations are uncorrectly for a pair of years (Conan Doyle was never exact), but we are far from 23 years of cohabitation.

[cha5]

@KurtAngle89 Very good points, although there are hints that Watson had a wife prior to Mary Morstan sometime between March 1881 when the partnership started and 1888 when he married Mary, such as during 'The Five Orange Pips' which takes place in 1887 ( a full year before The Sign of Four) in which Watson mentions that he was staying at Baker St for a few days while his wife was away visiting her mother, But in The Sign of Four; Mary Morstan mentions that her mother died in 1878

[KurtAngle89]

@cha5 You're right, man. And the truth is, it is difficult for us fans to decide the exact dates of Holme's stories; cause sometimes Doyle is very diligent, others is distracted (he places Holmes in activity in 1892 during the GH in The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge), and it's kind of difficult to decide if a line is the sign of something or an error. We are used to think Watson married in 1888, in another story he is married (to Morstan) by some months in march 1888 (married in 1887?)

[KurtAngle89]

@cha5 Or was she another wife we never heard about? But commonly it is believed Watson married twice; he has been married to Mary Morstan from 1888 (probably) to 1894; and to another mysterious woman since 1902/1903, when he left Holmes definitively. I presume that The Five Orange Pips was a mistake (there are many hints of the marriage with mary Morstan, and none other with these other) but i can't say it for sure. It is fascinating to speculate about the dates, isn't it?

[panhead1219]

@thesanantoniokid?  Just a finger? They get off lucky in yer neck of the woods.

Here in the land of panhead, they will never reproduce..OR 'write' home about it.

[DemMedHornene]

nice vid :D

[tephygirl23]

They probably do just not on youtube. Walmart is offering the entire season for like 183.00. I want it and damn it , I'm going to get it eventually. I might have to give up God of War 3 for it but...*sniff* it'll be worth it.

[thrawndaala]

Triple Entente

-- France, Russia, United Kingdom

-- Franco-Russian Alliance: 1892

-- Entente cordiale: 8 April 1904

-- Anglo-Russian Convention: 31 August 1907

Triple Alliance ( 1882 )

-- Austria-Hungary ( Austro-Hungarian ), Germany, Italy

-- Dual Alliance ( 1879 )

[thrawndaala]

The Adventure of the Second Stain

-- Foreign potentate

---- German Emperor: Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht II

---- First Moroccan Crisis ( Tangier Crisis ): March 1905 - May 1906

[thrawndaala]

Numeral system ( system of numeration ) ( Numeration ) Part 4 Traditional European ( Long Scale ) -- One -- Thousand -- Million -- Milliard -- Billion -- Billiard -- Trillion -- Trilliard -- Quadrillion

[SeveredWires]

I love the fact that he first refused to help the Prime Minister. Oh, Sherlock Holmes, I love you.

[thrawndaala]

The Adventure of the Naval Treaty

-- France and Russia were perceived as enemies by the United Kingdom

-- Reference to: The Adventure of the Second Stain

[PrankerDemon]

@thrawndaala So you're very observational. Would you happen to know where I can watch the 1930s silent film adaptation of "The Gloria Scott", or "The Adventure of the Reigate Squire"?

It seems the Granada versions with Jeremy Brett don't have those particular stories.

[thrawndaala]

Sherlock Holmes timeline: 1880 - 1907, 1914

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes: The Naval Treaty

The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Second Stain

His Last Bow: The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans

Hugo Oberstein

-- 1 of 3 possible master spy ( spy master ) capable of crime

-- The Adventure of the Second Stain

-- The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans

[thrawndaala]

Numeral system ( system of numeration ) ( Numeration ) Part 3 Traditional British ( Long Scale ) -- One -- Thousand -- Million -- Thousand million -- Billion -- Thousand billion -- Trillion -- Thousand trillion -- Quadrillion

[thrawndaala]

Numeral system ( system of numeration ) ( Numeration ) Part 2 United States and Modern British ( Short Scale ) -- One -- Thousand -- Million -- Billion -- Trillion -- Quadrillion -- Quintillion -- Sextillion -- Septillion

[thrawndaala]

Numeral system ( system of numeration ) ( Numeration )

Part 1

English numerals

Jacques Pelletier du Mans ( Jacques Peletier du Mans )

Long and short scales ( Long scales, Short scales )

Names of large numbers

Nicolas Chuquet

Order of magnitude

Orders of magnitude ( numbers )

[marlenekato]

Jeremy brett is the best sherlock holmes !!

[wadyano]

i've noticed that in films alot, where the trailer shows things that aren't in the actual movie

[piggadave]

great show n better still knowing the empire is long gone

[NatureLover987]

its free here too

[saron380]

the more and more i re-watch these ministress the more and more i dread Robert Downey Jr.'s role as Holmes. Something tells me its gonna' be more of an action film than that of a your brick-and-morder Sherlock Holmes Dectecive-ness =(

[SherlockDeWinter]

@saron380 I liked Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes, but I still prefer Brett. He is cold, sort of rude (but surprisingly kind on rare occasions) very smartand has a "cat-like" preferrance for hygiene....which you cannot say about Downey's Holmes (still smart and adventureous). But still very good.

(excuse me for possible mistakes, I am not a vative English speaker)

[TheKulu42]

And what was such an important document doing at Hope's home?! You would think it would be under guard in a locked safe, or better still, destroyed!

[SpotxSpot]

Hey, a mishap of this sorts has already happened... in "the beryl coronet"

[TheKulu42]

That's right. The folks in the Canon have this weird compulsion to take valuable items home. In the beryl coronet case, couldn't he take the thing to a bank? I"ll have to check the original story.

[tango2romeo]

What's great is that my man is also into this era, and given the money for the gear, he's more than willing to do the whole steampunk thing, clothing and all. He's got the handlebar moustache already; he looks like a Prussian nobleman...:drool:

[tango2romeo]

People were so MANNERLY at this period in history - at least, genuine ladies and gentlemen were. I wish those kind of manners could come back - calling people "Mrs. Hudson" and "Mr. Holmes" or "Dr. Watson" all the time, and never appearing in public less than fully dressed (shirt, waiscoat, jacket, tie). It's all about showing hospitality and respect for everyone you come in contact with. Capital.

[Reemonita]

I certainly wish!!

I gave up to the idea that i was born in the wrong century!!

[Shangas]

Wouldn't happen these days. People have no balls to act outside the norm.

[ZolotayaKoshka]

@tango2romeo

There's some of that today still in Russia, because they never had the norm changes of the sixties like in the West, the youth revolution and all that - so they dress up more formally, speak more formally and are extremely gentlemanly and polite. I enjoy it a lot. They also use the equivalent of mr., mrs., only in their case it's first name + patronymicon, but it gives a respectful atmosphere to conversation. And as a woman, you never have to open a door or carry anything ;-)

[thrawndaala]

Formality: Court uniform and dress -- Daywear: Country, Nation, Nation state, Sovereign state -- Eveningwear: Country, Nation, Nation state, Sovereign state Formality: Formal wear -- Daywear: Morning dress -- Eveningwear: White tie ( Ball gown for women ) Formality: Semi-formal -- Daywear: Stroller -- Eveningwear: Black tie ( evening gown for women ) Formality: Informal -- Daywear: Suit -- Eveningwear: Suit

[thrawndaala]

These are the more common terms, there are multiple terms for the below dress code levels and some levels lack definite border lines.

Dress code ( Western )

-- Formal wear

-- Semi-formal

-- Informal attire

-- Smart casual

-- Business casual

-- Sportswear, active attire

[wincipoet]

@tango2romeo

sigh...things have changed ;(

[wincipoet]

@tango2romeo true...I felt strange when I first come to UK, where ppl whom u met for the 1st time asked u to address them by their 1st names...was it affected by the Yankees?

[trespire]

@tango2romeo I believe we have the choice to behave in a mannerly fashion even in today's society. I've noticed people always respond better if they are treated in a respectful manner, that is if I respect the other person for who and what they are.

(Of course this does not mean calling them Mr or Mrs, times have changed !)

The world responds back to us according to how we relate to it, like a mirror reflection.

So by being more respectful we influence our world, making it a nicer place.

[latehare1]

@tango2romeo Only we can change that. And it`s a good idea to do so too!

Great comment!

[greengrendel]

@tango2romeo Yes, but now you can tell those special men at a glance :) my philosophy professor was never to be seen without one of his impeccable suit and ties! And I don't think I ever heard him raise his voice. In a public high school, that's something.

[ziba152]

@tango2romeo thanks

[cha5]

An outstanding adaptation, my only small pointless gripe might have been that the prime minister might ought have looked a little more like Gladstone ala Sidney Paget's illustrations but that's silly quibbling on my part.

[TheKulu42]

Wonderful. Dr. Watson and Mrs. Hudson frantically make Baker Street presentable for the distinguished guests while Holmes couldn't care less. He's being paid for detective work, not housekeeping!

[calkarey]

thanx 4 uploading

[yrti0121]

BRETT IS LEGENDARY

...SIMPLE AS THAT

[veronicaizabella]

superb adaptation! And Brett is brilliant  as always...The best Holmes ever!

[TheKulu42]

Agreed! Basil Rathbone, Peter Cushing and others have done good Holmes presentations, but Brett's skill shines when he shows us Holmes the human being. I'd say Brett comes the closest to being Holmes as Conan Doyle imagined him.

[maryf7772]

i dont get it i know that the letter can cause a war but thats all im getting what is the letter

[TheKulu42]

Holmes experts speculate that the letter was from the German Kaiser, who wasn't know for being diplomatic. Back then, insults could inflame national feelings enough to spark a war.

[maryf7772]

oh i see thank u

[MakotoShishio5]

i love the intro music

[drphibes72]

3:41..."Watson...do sit down."

[GreenGreenGrasOfHome]

THE SECOND STAIN was never one of my favorite short stories, but this adaption is the best episode with Jeremy Brett.

Extraordinary direction.

[ratustaupus]

and I too know Vasiliy Livanov - the best Sherlock ever !

[chandran878]

Well said, ratustaupus, Vasily Livanov is THE best Sherlock Holmes ever !

[Haza54]

has anybody here seen: the first clean :P

Thanks for uploading this :D

[silkstone001]

I really love this mystery follows the book very well.

[Bendixensen]

Jeremy Brett = one of the best actors ever. There will never be a better Sherlock Holmes.

[soolovey]

Too true! He was born to be Sherlock! ♥

[oyamarovic]

i am a big sherlock holmes fan but sadly my spoken english is not good enough to understand everything in english

[soolovey]

Wenn du dir Sendungen auf Englisch oft genug ansiehst, wird sich dein Englisch schnell verbessern ;) Aber schau britisches TV, Amerikaner sprechen schrecklich.

[Tunnelvisie]

Great! But I like Poirot better

[bloodymoonlight12]

ur so awesome for uploading sherlock holmes^_^

[RiseofFooDos]

Was this a television series? When did it air??

[Jayjen35]

It was, it was a part of the Mystery series on PBS in the 90s. I believe that Mystery still airs, but the mystery stories on it are of the more modern type.

[mjay22]

What's the name of the title of the song in the beginning of this video?

[VesperAbsinthe]

The soundtrack of this series is by Patrick Gowers, the main title theme is called "221B Baker Street".

[Sherlocksweetonme]

2:03-2:06 "holmes theyr'e here" (takes his cup away) lmao

[LordHamlet99]

Thanks very much for posting from one member of a large and highly appreciative audience! One of the things I love about this production is the flavour of London. Unlike the series that featured Vasiliy Livanov (perhaps the best Holmes until Mr Brett) this London is alive, noisy, bustling, somtimes grubby, vital and authentic. The overall production values are as great as the performances, so that JBs Holmes can shine like a priceless diamond in a setting worthy of him.

[soolovey]

Oh Gosh, how come you know Vasiliy Livanov? I, too, thought that he was the best Holmes, but then Jeremy Brett came along :) He is absolutely marvellous! And you are quite right about London :)

[chandran878]

soolovey,

You said you thought Livanov was best Holmes, till Brett came along. I would like to know, if you wish to share, in what aspects Brett has surpassed Livanov.

Regards.

[ozzymate666]

@LordHamlet99 although the road is tarmac..

[wrb1957]

Jeremy Brett nailed the part of Holmes, and David Burke was a great Dr. Watson. Considering the limitations of the medium, vs the literal interpretation of text of the books, Granada Television got this series absolutely right.

[sailorearth2007]

For the most part, the show follows the book quite well. It is only the endings that are changed, for the most part, to add a bit more excitement to the story. I can't say this for all of these for the simple reason that I have not read all of them yet. Still, when it comes to the narati9n, it couldn't be better. To tell you the truth, I think what they have done with some of these is better than the book.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson forever!

[CDMCSD2]

thanks for sharing... cheers mate

[LoveHolmes]

Holmes researched more on women than Watson!

[SeigeA]

Holmes rolls deep!