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The Return of Sherlock Holmes

  • TV Series
  • 1986–19881986–1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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8.7/10
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Jeremy Brett in The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986)
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans.Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans.Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,455
161
  • Creator
    • John Hawkesworth(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Brett
    • Edward Hardwicke
    • Rosalie Williams
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  • Creator
    • John Hawkesworth(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Brett
    • Edward Hardwicke
    • Rosalie Williams
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    • 21User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett
    • Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes
    11 episodes11 eps • 1986–1988
    Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke
    • Dr. Watsonas Dr. Watson…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1986–1988
    Rosalie Williams
    Rosalie Williams
    • Mrs Hudsonas Mrs Hudson
    6 episodes6 eps • 1986–1988
    Colin Jeavons
    Colin Jeavons
    • Inspector Lestradeas Inspector Lestrade
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Inspector Bradstreetas Inspector Bradstreet
    2 episodes2 eps • 1986–1988
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Lord Bellingeras Lord Bellinger
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes
    • Horace Harkeras Horace Harker
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    James Hazeldine
    James Hazeldine
    • Richard Bruntonas Richard Brunton
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Alan Howard
    Alan Howard
    • The Duke of Holdernesseas The Duke of Holdernesse
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Neville St Clairas Neville St Clair
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Eric Porter
    Eric Porter
    • Professor Moriartyas Professor Moriarty
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Paul Williamson
    • Inspector Hopkinsas Inspector Hopkins
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Inspector Baynesas Inspector Baynes
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • Mycroft Holmesas Mycroft Holmes
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Peter Barkworth
    Peter Barkworth
    • Colonel Rossas Colonel Ross
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Denis Quilley
    Denis Quilley
    • Dr Leon Sterndaleas Dr Leon Sterndale
    1 episode1 ep • 1988
    Patricia Hodge
    Patricia Hodge
    • Lady Hilda Trelawney Hopeas Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    Michael Culver
    Michael Culver
    • Sir Reginald Musgraveas Sir Reginald Musgrave
    1 episode1 ep • 1986
    • Creator
      • John Hawkesworth(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    Dr. Watson, finds a mystery in an empty house, while Holmes and he later solve the mysteries of an abbey grange, the Musgrave ritual, a second stain, a man with a twisted lip, the priory school, and a half-dozen plaster busts of Bonaparte. —Kathy Li
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      With this series Edward Hardwicke took over the role of Dr. Watson in the various Jeremy Brett "Sherlock Holmes" TV series and films following the departure of David Burke, who played the Watson role in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984).
    • Connections
      Edited into Biography: Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995)

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    Very Highly Recommended!
    This is a must see for Sherlockians and uninitiated alike. 'The Return of Sherlock Holmes', (as with the 'Adventures'), contain some of the best episodes of the Granada TV series. The writers stick closely to the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle and when they do depart there is good dramatic reason. Jeremy Brett continues to dazzle as Sherlock Holmes despite difficulties in his private life at this time, and Edward Hardwicke's Watson (incidentally, whose father Sir Cedric Hardwicke played Holmes once upon a time) is just as intelligent and warm as his predecessor David Burke in the 'Adventures'. Yes, Watson IS intelligent, contrary to very unfair previous portrayals. Hardwicke's style is more naturalistic and perfectly complements Brett's expansive theatrics.

    The lively 221b Baker Street set is a delight, and the music must be given special mention, as it is excellent. Patrick Gowers takes the Baker Street theme and embellishes and embroiders it to suit the mood and tone of each episode. He is able to vary it from choral to Renaissance to concerto style effortlessly. The supporting cast is usually strong, though sometimes there will be the odd one who overdoes it a bit. But you cannot accuse anyone involved in these productions with half-heartiness.

    Cracks only begin to show in the last few episodes of the series from 'The Devil's Foot' onwards, filmed after Brett experienced a mental breakdown. He seems to lose some of his energy and lustre, but the effect is that of an older, wiser and more compassionate version of the Great Detective, who is so often described as being cold.

    All in all, I highly recommend this series; you will never see such a happy combination of good screenplay, music, costumes, set design and of course excellent actors in the same production of the adventures of the elusive Sherlock Holmes.
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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Wiederkehr von Sherlock Holmes
    • Filming locations
      • Granada Studios, Quay Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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