The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - 1985

Descriptions

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the name given to the TV series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations produced by British television company Granada Television between 1984 and 1994, although only the first two series bore that title on screen. The series was broadcast on the ITV network in the UK, and starred Jeremy Brett as the famous detective. His portrayal remains very popular.


In addition, Holmes's faithful friend and companion Dr. Watson is scrupulously portrayed as the kind of thoroughly competent sidekick Holmes would want. Watson was portrayed by David Burke in the two Adventures series before he elected to leave so as to spend more time with his wife and young son. He was replaced by Edward Hardwicke, who played Watson for the remainder of the run. Because of his performance, Brett has often been described as the definitive Holmes actor.

Forty-two of the 60 Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were adapted in the series, spanning 36 one-hour episodes and five feature-length specials.








Season 1

• A Scandal in Bohemia - – 24 April 1984.
• The Dancing Men – 1 May 1984.
• The Naval Treaty – 8 May 1984.
• The Solitary Cyclist – 15 May 1984.
• The Crooked Man – 22 May 1984.
• The Speckled Band – 29 May 1984.
• The Blue Carbuncle – 5 June 1984.

 


Season 2
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• The Copper Beeches – 25 August 1985.
• The Greek Interpreter – 1 September 1985.
• The Norwood Builder – 8 September 1985.
• The Resident Patient – 15 September 1985.
• The Red-Headed League – 22 September 1985.
• The Final Problem – 29 September 1985.