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Lovely homage to Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes in deerstalker cap

For me, Jeremy Brett is the definitive classic Sherlock Holmes

I think the author of the Guardian article here about Jeremy Brett as the iconic Sherlock Holmes touches on a lovely point that we imprint ont he Sherlock Holmes we’re first exposed to in childhood. I particularly like how the author connects Sherlock Holmes with those other iconic fictional characters that have been played by many people, the Doctor of Dr. Who and James Bond. Given that Dr. Who is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary next year and the current connection between it and the BBC Sherlock, I think this is point to keep in mind (especially since the U.S. will be introducing a New York based Sherlock with a female Kato Watson next season).

Anyway, Jeremy Brett will always be the definitive classic Sherlock Holmes for me (just as Joan Hickson will be the definitive Miss Marple and David Suchet the definitive Poirot). And as soon as I get even a little caught-up, I plan to drag out my DVDs and watch the series again.

 

The Gang’s All Here — BBC Sherlock, Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law and Basil Rathbone

The only major Sherlock missing is Jeremy Brett. I might have to consider making my own version of this theme. Not only do we need Jeremy Brett’s incarnation, but some more Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law would be nice. But the bit with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in the Chinese restaurant is rather cute. But frankly, I think there are enough incarnations to do an entirely new “episode.” Hmmm.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy.