Sherlock Holmes And The Spider Woman DVD

Advantages: Shows you things you didn't know
Disadvantages: None, really

..., to be his second wife) and his interest (despite being an agnostic) in spiritualism There's one thing that I was disappointed in. Apparently Conan Doyle really did put the theories of analytical detective work that he had created for Sherlock Holmes into practice in some genuine cases. There is, however, no mention of this aspect of "the real Sherlock Holmes" in this production, which is a pity. However, if you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, this DVD programme (£3.99 produced by Delta www.deltamusic.co.uk) is a good purchase. There is an extra on the DVD, an American radio play Sherlock Holmes in the Adventure of the Devil's Foot, or the Cornish Horror) with Nigel Bruce playing the part of Dr Watson. The start of the radio programme is marred by the ridiculously intrusive and lengthy exhortation to "men" to consider using some modern hair... Read review

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Advantages: Beautifully restored versions of the greatest Holmes and Watson of all time
Disadvantages: None a single one

.... For those inclined towards lists, below are the titles in the series - though this is not the order of production, but the order they appear on the DVDs: two per disc: 1. The hound of the Baskervilles 2. The voice of terror 3. The adventures of Sherlock Holmes 4. The secret weapon 5. Sherlock Holmes in Washington 6. Sherlock Holmes faces death 7. The spider woman 8. The pearl of death 9. The scarlet claw 10. The house of fear 11. Pursuit to Algiers 12. The woman in green 13. Terror by night 14. Dress to kill... Read review

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Advantages: The most true and accurate representation of the Holmes tales.
Disadvantages: Not a huge budget production.

...a happy, friendly detective, but one with all the characteristics of a serious, eccentric and logical creature, as was originally intended. In the Return of Sherlock Holmes, Brett presents a more established performance whilst retaining the entertaining characteristics evident in the prior section of the series. Now, Edward Hardwicke takes on the role of Dr. Watson in place of David Burke, and in my opinion gives a more convincing depiction of the character. The Granada series was, amazingly, but only thanks to Jeremy Brett's insistence, the first production to televise the stories exactly as were written by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle. Due to this fact the series is unique, inventive and genius, giving an interesting and sometimes surreal tale. Each DVD holds up to 3 of these tales and each episode lasts around 50 minutes, with the longer... Read review

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