Jun 12, 2011
As you
probably already know, Edward Hardwicke passed away in May
2011. To an entire generation of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, he
was Dr. Watson, the faithful friend, biographer and colleague of
Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes.
In this episode, we gather with two eminent Sherlockians who knew
Mr. Hardwicke and explore his life and commitment to the craft a
little deeper. We're joined by David Stuart Davies,
BSI ("Sir Ralph Musgrave"), author of The
Tangled Skein, Bending
the Willow: Jeremy Brett As Sherlock
Holmes and Starring
Sherlock Holmes: A Century of the Master Detective on
Screen, among many other titles. We were also fortunate to
have Steven Doyle, BSI ("The Western
Morning News"), author of Sherlock
Holmes For Dummies, proprietor of the Wessex
Press (sponsor), and organizer of the quadrennial
conference From
Gillette to Brett, which covers Holmes on the stage and
screen.
Each of these gentlemen share with us their personal memories of
Mr. Hardwicke, Jeremy Brett's impression of his colleague, Sir
Cedric's advice to his young son, and much, much more. By the
conclusion of this episode, you'll understand why one
commenter wrote, "While the world could use several Sherlock
Holmeses, everyone needs a Watson."
We're also pleased to bring you some listener mail we received via
email. And the Editor's Gas-Lamp, appropriately enough, is
focused on Dr. Watson, from the Spring 2011 issue (Vol. 61 No. 1)
of the Baker
Street Journal.