The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast

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 75 th anniversary celebration of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London.   Also, we share news and updates on BrettCon: The Return, which is happening in Manchester in September 2026 (ticket links in the show notes).   And, we bid a heartfelt farewell to...

In this Free Patreon Exclusive Sherlockian Conversation, we take you back to April 2022 in London and speak with actor Michael Culver. Probably best known to Brettons for his role as Sir Reginald Musgrave in The Musgrave Ritual, Michael acted in numerous roles in film, TV, radio and on the stage including A Passage to India, Game, Set and Match, and notably, Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back, as...

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, John Madden) about the their adventures with Je...

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: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/181GQ...

For the final panel of the 2024 Brettcon event, Gus and Luke sit down with director David Carson to discuss The Blue Carbuncle and are joined by fellow cast and crew members from the episode including Ros Simmons (Catharine Cusack), Amelda Brown (Jennie Horner), Esther Dean (Wardrobe), David Eve (Sound), Stuart Doughty (Assoc Prod). FULL VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/UZ0Ng27DQZc To see more of the work...

FULL VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/0fiw0E-iWSQ From the 2024 Brettcon event, to celebrate the life and music of series composer Patrick Gowers, we were joined by Patrick's wife Caroline, children Katharine (who performed the sound of Jeremy's violin), Sir Timothy, and Rebecca as well as John Yap, producer of the original soundtrack album. John Yap at Jay Records is offering 10% off the Sherlock Holmes...

From the 2024 Brettcon event, James Faulkner (Stapleton), Kristoffer Tabori (Sir Henry Baskerville) and Alastair Duncan (Dr. Mortimer) regale and excite the live audience with touching and hilarious stories from the filming of The Hound of the Baskervilles. (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.)  Full Video: https://youtu.be/SmZRONsfNsk This was a special treat for everyone involved. If...

From the 2024 Brettcon event, friend of the show and panel guest host, Keith Frankel (author of Granada's Greatest Detective) speaks to directors David Carson, Patrick Lau, John Gorrie, John Bruce, writer Gary Hopkins and associate producer Stuart Doughty who discuss their time on the Granada series and their memories of Jeremy Brett.  (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.)  Also, Gus,...

Gus and Luke join us to introduce this very special conversation from the 2024 Brettcon event, in which they spoke with Joanna David (Susan Cushing in The Cardboard Box), Jack Klaff (The Hon. Philip Green in The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax) and Vernon Dobtcheff (Mendelstam in The Six Napoleons) who discussed their time on the Granada series and their memories of Jeremy Brett.  (Recorded o...

From the 2024 Brettcon event, we are joined on stage by director of photography Lawrence Jones, sound recordist Martin Kay, boom operator David Eve, and costume designers Kayt Turner and Esther Dean who discuss their work on the Granada series and their time with Jeremy Brett.  (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.) FULL VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/QPFhFZMmkX0 *Brettcon attendees will reme...

Hugh Bonneville, renowned for his roles in Downton Abbey and the Paddington films, speaks to Gus about his new collection of Sherlock Holmes audiobooks as well as an early acting credit as Victor Savage, opposite Jeremy Brett, in Granada's adaptation of The Dying Detective.  Find "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

In 1985, Gary Leach sat down with Jeremy Brett for an impromptu interview on the Baker Street set.  What followed was an insightful conversation on wide-ranging topics including the actor's background and training, performance style, thoughts on playing the Great Detective, and his hopes and dreams for the future.  A sincere thanks to Gary for sharing this previously unreleased treasure with us an...

In part two of our Secret coverage, Gus and Luke dive even deeper into the play, sharing rare ephemera from the show, including previously unheard recordings of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke.   We also hear a formerly unreleased Secret discussion with the late author David Stuart Davies.   And, our producer David joins us for Mrs. Hudson's Housekeeping as we catch up on Sherlockian news after...

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 the 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 the trials and tribulations that Jeremy and Edward overcame to meet the exp...

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.   (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.)   Also, we discuss the u...

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 the podcast, a Sherlockian walking tour of London, visiting some a...

In the conclusion of our 3-part coverage of the Hound of the Baskervilles, we present a long-form, uncensored, Sherlockian Conversation with all the members of the cast and crew we spoke with in Part 01. James Faulkner who played our villain Stapleton, William Ilkley who played the escaped convict Seldon, costume designer Kayt Turner, writer Trevor Bowen, actor Kristoffer Tabori who portrayed Sir...

In part two of our Hound extravaganza, Luke and Gus explore and analyze the challenges of bringing this monstrous tale to the screen.  Also, we discuss BrettCon, the second Potter and Potter Sherlockian auction, other Hound adaptations, and more!  Plus, many fascinating listener telegrams!  Please remember to like and subscribe!  Submit feedback to contact@sherlockpodcast.com BRETTCON: https://www...

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 members about the making of this very special (if slightly troubled) episode of the Granada series.  Fiona Gillies' company: SMASH -...

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 gathering of cast and crew members,  podcast listeners, a spe...

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 history with Granada, and producing the Sherlock Holmes...

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 to the show as we examine the connections be...

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 of Lassus, discuss...

In this eclectic adventure, Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Baynes (Freddie Jones) investigate a series of strange occurrences at the mysterious Wisteria Lodge.   Also, we hear from 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 troubled re-release, and we even get s...

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 team, his "Free Sherlock" lawsuit against the Conan Doyle Estate, and his role as advisor on Enola Holmes, Elementary, the Robert Downey Jr. films, and more.  We also discuss Les' latest volume, The New...