Bending The Willow by David Stuart Davies

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes

A behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Granada Television Sherlock Holmes adaptations, this work centers on Jeremy Brett’s meticulous, intense approach to the role that redefined the character for a generation. Drawing on interviews and production insights, it explores the artistry and collaboration that shaped the series while candidly examining the actor’s struggles with bipolar disorder and the personal toll of sustained creative perfectionism, resulting in a portrait of passion, vulnerability, and enduring legacy.