A Scandal in Bohemia

Episode aired Apr 24, 1984
TV-PG
54m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.6K

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Jeremy Brett in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984)

The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal In Bohemia

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Sherlock Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from the American actress and singer, Irene Adler.Sherlock Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from the American actress and singer, Irene Adler.Sherlock Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from the American actress and singer, Irene Adler.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
The episode begins with an exchange between Watson and Holmes regarding Holmes' drug use, asking "Morphine or cocaine?" Holmes specifies his preference for a 7% solution of cocaine, and that he requires stimulants to deal with stagnation. This dialogue is actually from the story "The Sign of Four". In Conan Doyle's "A Scandal in Bohemia," Watson merely makes a passing reference to cocaine, curiously referring to "the drowsiness of the drug."

Goofs
The streets of London are regularly covered with tarmac even though this was not invented before 1901. This episode is supposed to take place circa 20 years earlier.

Quotes
Sherlock Holmes: She is a lovely woman, Watson, with a face that a man might die for.
Dr. John Watson: "A face a man might die for?" Unusual language for you, Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes: A metaphor, Watson, nothing else.

Connections
Featured in La galerie France 5: Sherlock Holmes contre Conan Doyle (2018)

Soundtracks
Can Can
Written by Jacques Offenbach

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8/10

A great debut to a wonderful series.

Jeremy Brett's reign as Conan Doyle's famous detective kicked off with this story, one of Conan Doyle's better known tales. Hard to believe this was made back in 1984, it boasts glorious production values, it is wonderfully opulent and decadent, they went for dramatic, a touch of theatre. Glorious costumes and visuals, it's a definite treat upon the eyes, but it's the performances that make this, Brett is incredible in his first outing, his disguises are hugely entertaining, reminiscent of those donned by Basil Rathbone. David Burke does a fine job as Watson, I've always liked both him and Hardwicke equally. Gayle Hunnicutt is utterly glorious as Irene Adler, she has a delicate beauty, and a softness which the character demanded, Wolf Kahler certainly looked the part of the King of Bohemia.

Not my favourite story, as I felt there were better to come, but it's a solid opener, and worth watching for the fine performances. 8/10