BENDING THE WILLOW: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett's portrayal of the great detective Sherlock Holmes has been hailed as the best ever. Here at last is an in-depth look at the actor who said that he wanted his interpretation of Holmes to bend the willow, but not break it. He succeeded brilliantly in bringing the character to life, all the time battling his own personal demon: the manic depression that haunted him for many years.