A review by mtoddweb
Bending the Willow: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart Davies

5.0

Davies' account of actor Jeremy Brett in his most famous role is short but dense. The book focuses squarely on Brett's work as Holmes in the justly lauded Granada television series of the 1980s-90s. It addresses his relationships with his two co-stars, David Burke and Edward Hardwicke (who befriended Brett during some of the most difficult periods of his life), while avoiding any discussions of his sexuality. The account of Brett's mental illness and his determination to keep working is almost heartbreaking. If you are a fan of Brett or of the Granada series, treat yourself to this book, and make sure you have some tissues handy.