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Dec. 19th, 2011

News re: BAFTA 4 JB campaign/ Новости насчёт кампании БАФТА для Дж.Б.

Dec. 19th, 2011 at 5:02 PM

We have just had word that our Dossier has been received by BAFTA. As you all may know, the Academy decided some years ago not to bestow awards posthumously. HOWEVER... they have both decided and agreed to discuss our Petition and letter at their upcoming Television Committee meeting (January)!

Мы только что узнали, что наше досье было получено комиссией БАФТА. Как вы, возможно, знаете, Академия несколько лет назад приняла решение не выдавать награды посмертно. Тем не менее, они решили и согласились обсудить нашу петицию во время предстоящего собрания Комитета по Телевидению (в январе 2012 г.)

Tags: jeremy brett, news

mood: pleased

Oct. 31st, 2011

Please Support the BAFTA campaign for Jeremy Brett

Oct. 31st, 2011 at 2:29 PM

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Promotional Poster for BAFTA 4 JB's "A Posthumous BAFTA for Jeremy Brett" Campaign, created June 2011.
NOTE: If you wish to re-post this poster in order to publicize the campaign, you may do so. Please PM

muskyncense if you are doing so. You must host the image yourself, and you MUST NOT alter it!
( DISCLAIMER: )

Tags: friends, jeremy brett, rl

mood: hopeful

Sep. 10th, 2011

SH-related quotes

Sep. 10th, 2011 at 8:49 AM

“Perhaps the greatest of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries is this: that when we talk of him we invariably fall into the fancy of his existence.”

- T.S. Eliot (from a review of The Complete Sherlock Holmes Short Stories, 1929)

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“This is what keeps readers returning to the Holmes tales: no matter how many times they are read, they remain fresh and engaging, full of vivid characters, ingenious plot twists, flashes of darkness and dread and the hint of the otherworldly, yet always grounded in the reassuring familiarity of the sitting room of 221B Baker Street, where the fire crackles, the gas-lamp burns, the fog swirls past the window, and Holmes and Watson are settled in their chairs, ready for the next client to appear. We all know that however bizarre and terrible their case may be, however puzzling and frightening events may seem, all will be well. It is a reassuring image, one that has endured for more than one hundred and twenty years, and that will undoubtedly endure for at least many more to come. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson: fixed points in a changing age. Long may they live, and long may readers continue to enjoy their wonderful world where it is always 1895.”

Christopher and Barbara Roden - The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Introduction
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As Watson bellows Holmes’s name repeatedly over the falls, we see Holmes clinging to the hillside some distance
away, watching his friend. At one moment it almost seems as though he is about to respond with a cry of ‘Watson’, but then he stops himself.

Brett explained:

‘That was deliberate. It wasn’t in the script but I just wanted to show that Holmes had affections for Watson and for a fleeting second they almost get the better of his practical mind. But they don’t. [Large Brett grin.] It is a moment.’

( from ”Bending the Willow: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes")~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(collected from Tumblr)

Tags: books, jeremy brett, quote of the day, reading, sh

Aug. 13th, 2011

Сообщение по поводу петиции "Посмертная награда БАФТА для Дж.Б."

Aug. 13th, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Сообщение по поводу петиции "Посмертная награда БАФТА для Дж.Б."

Администраторы петиции искренне благодарят всех подписчиков из России за ваши подписи. В связи с некоторыми соображениями, дальнейшие подписи из России больше не будут засчитаны на петиции. Если у кого-то есть вопросы по этому поводу, прошу обращаться ко мне в личку.

С благодарностью от команды БАФТА для Дж.Б.

A message regarding the petition "Posthumous BAFTA for J.B."

Administrators of the petition express their sincere gratitude to all Russian signatories for signing the petition. For a number of reasons, any further signatures from Russia won't be accepted on the petition. If anybody has any questions regarding this matter, please PM me.

With thanks from the BAFTA 4 JB team.

Tags: jeremy brett

Aug. 10th, 2011

ВАЖНОЕ СООБЩЕНИЕ: по поводу дополнений в iPetitions

Aug. 10th, 2011 at 2:27 PM

Regarding BAFTA 4 JB campaign:

ВАЖНОЕ СООБЩЕНИЕ: по поводу дополнений в iPetitions

Как вам известно, наша петиция с конца прошлого года находится на платформе iPetitions. Недавно iPetitions добавили два новых параметра на свой сайт петиций.

Во-первых, теперь можно подписать петицию через свой профиль на Фейсбуке. Для этого используется точно такой же метод, как и для вставки видео с Ютюба на свою "стенку" в Фейсбуке. Если у вас аккаунт на Фейсбуке не под вашим собственным именем, а под никнеймом или псевдонимом, мы убедительно просим вас не использовать этот метод для подписи нашей петициии. Мы просим вас, чтобы в этом случае вы подписались обычным способом, и если вы не хотите, чтобы ваша подпись была видна всем посетителям сайта, поставьте птичку в соответствующем квадратике перед тем как вы нажмёте на "подписаться". Пожалуйста, учтите, что ваша подпись будет анонимной только в то время, когда петиция вывешена на сайте. Когда петицию распечатают, ваше ФИО будет видно на распечатке.

Во-вторых, iPetitions теперь позволяет читателям и подписчикам возможность помечать комментарии к подписям как оскорбительные. Если вы обнаружите комментарий, который вы считаете неподобающим, мы просим вас ВОЗДЕРЖАТЬСЯ и не помечать его как оскорбительный, а связаться с администратором БАФТА для Дж. Б. по электронной почте admin@bafta4jb.com. Мы, администраторы кампании, соответственно отредактируем комментарий по мере необходимости.

Мы благодарим вас за понимание в этом вопросе, и за вашу постоянную поддержку.

Tags: jeremy brett

mood: cheerful

Jul. 14th, 2011

Remembering Edward Hardwicke

Jul. 14th, 2011 at 9:22 PM

I have just come across this and thought I would share it here for those who have not yet seen it. It is an audio interview with Messrs David Stuart Davies, Leslie Klinger, and Steven Doyle. They speak of their meetings and interviews with Mr Edward Hardwicke (and briefly about their meetings and interviews with Mr Jeremy Brett as well). It is a poignant tribute. You can listen to the file directly from the site or download it here, at the "I hear of Sherlock Everywhere" site:

www.ihearofsherlock.com/2011/06/episode-33-remembering-edward-hardwicke.html

(Cross-posted to Dr Watson's Consulting Room--

jwatsonmd )

Tags: edward hardwicke, jeremy brett

mood: contemplative

May. 17th, 2011

In respect of Edward Hardwicke /В знак уважения к Эдварду Хардвику

May. 17th, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Originally posted by

bafta4jb at In respect of Edward Hardwicke / En témoignage de respect pour Edward Hardwicke / В знак уважения к

BAFTA 4 JB regrets to inform you that actor Edward Hardwicke passed away today at the age of 78. Edward Hardwicke was one of our campaign’s most fervent supporters and is probably best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson alongside Jeremy Brett in Granada Television’s “Sherlock Holmes” series (1984-1994).

As a mark of respect for Mr. Hardwicke, BAFTA 4 JB will not update any of the website, nor any of its Social Network pages for one week. We shall prepare a Tribute Post which shall appear on the website after Mr. Hardwicke’s funeral.

“Temporary Closure” of the campaign will be effective from midnight tonight (17th May 2011).

The Petition(s) is/are still available to be signed, and vigilance against spam shall remain in place during this time.

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( in French: )

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БАФТА для Дж. Б. с прискоpбием сообщает вам, что актёр Эдвард Хардвик скончался сегодня в возрасте 78 лет. Эдвард Хардвик был одним из самых усердных сторонников нашей кампании. Пожалуй, самой известной его ролью была роль доктора Ватсона вместе с Джереми Бреттом, который играл Шерлока Холмса в телесериале студии Гранада "Шерлок Холмс" (1984-1994).

В знак уважения к г-ну Хардвику, БАФТА для Дж.Б. не будет обновлять свой веб-сайт и свои страницы на социальных сетях на продолжении одной недели. Мы подготовим пост в его память; этот пост будет размещён на нашем сайте после похорон г-на Хардвика.

"Временная остановка" кампании войдёт в силу с полуночи сегодня (17 мая 2011 г.)

В следующие 7 дней петиция по-прежнему будет принимать подписи, и предосторожности против спама будут по-прежнему действительны.

Tags: edward hardwicke, jeremy brett, sh

May. 3rd, 2011

CD/MP3 of songs from "The Merry Widow" and more :)

May. 3rd, 2011 at 4:52 PM

www.amazon.com/Leh%C3%A1r-Merry-Widow-Cuvillier-Kerker/dp/B000SZEQ52/ref=wl_it_dp_o

(you can listen to samples)

Tags: jeremy brett, shopping, the merry widow

mood: amused

Apr. 2nd, 2011

Jeremy Brett reading Elizabethan poetry

Apr. 2nd, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Cross-posted to brett_jeremy (please have a look at this relatively new comm :)
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Greetings, everyone! I thought I would share this recording with those who have not heard it before. This excerpt comes from a CD called "I Love, Alas" (Elizabethan Life in Music, Song, and Poetry/Elizabethan in Love) , which is out of print (although used copies still get sold on Amazon UK--I had bought my copy there). The poems (by Sir Philip Sidney and other Elizabethan poets) are read by Jeremy Brett and are accompanied by bass and lute music and the Purcell Consort of Voices choir. You can see a listing of the CD contents here: www.medieval.org/emfaq/cds/blt61699.htm

This excerpt from the CD was uploaded to YT by giuel95. Enjoy!
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Tags: jeremy brett, poem of the day, video

mood: cheerful

Mar. 25th, 2011

A new Jeremy Brett community

Mar. 25th, 2011 at 9:06 AM

I know there are a few comms and forums about Jeremy Brett out there, but this one's different--as the mod states:

"This community is for fans of Jeremy Brett's talent and work."

So if you are interested, please do come and join us at

brett_jeremy

Tags: friends, jeremy brett, lj

mood: cheerful

Feb. 6th, 2011

Of interest to those who like the Granada series

Feb. 6th, 2011 at 2:32 PM

There is a new comm dedicated to Mr. Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the Granada series:

brett_holmes

This is what the moderator has to say:

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If you are a fan of Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, then we are pleased to make your acquaintance!

This community is affliated to the BAFTA 4 JB Campaign, which is aiming to see that Mr. Brett receives the award he deserves for his contribution to acting. Although the campaign takes into account all of this outstanding actor's work, we are of course aware that he is most well-known for his part as Mr. Holmes. Therefore, we created this little place in the hope of "meeting" some of you who admire the outstanding talents which were on show for all to see during the ten years of Granada Television's series.

We would be pleased to hear from the fans, and to discuss the man who "mastered the Master". Please make sure however that you have consulted our RULES, located in the "User Info" tab before posting. The rules apply to EVERYONE. Other than the 6 little points included in these rules, we have nothing to add for the time being, except of course, a big "hello" to everyone who joins ;)

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So if that sounds like your cup of tea, please do join!

Tags: friends, jeremy brett, lj, sh

Jan. 29th, 2011

Jeremy Brett: A Journey Through Time

Jan. 29th, 2011 at 5:23 AM

If you haven't seen it before, please do take a look at this new BAFTA 4 JB campaign video--it is a wonderful chronological presentation of Jeremy Brett's film and TV performances.
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( Required credits and disclaimer: )

Tags: jeremy brett, video

mood: contemplative

Nov. 14th, 2010

Further update on "Give Jeremy Brett a Posthumous BAFTA" petition

Nov. 14th, 2010 at 9:33 AM

If you have already signed the petition with your full name (first and last), there is no need to re-sign as your signature is safe.

Please re-sign ONLY if you have previously signed with a nickname or first name only.

Если вы уже подписались именем и фамилией, в повторной подписи нет необходимости.

Пожалуйста, подпишитесь повторно ТОЛьКО если вы в первый раз подписались только именем или никнеймом.

Tags: jeremy brett

mood: busy

Nov. 13th, 2010

Important update on "Give Jeremy Brett a posthumous BAFTA" petition/ Важная новость

Nov. 13th, 2010 at 4:16 PM

Important update on "Give Jeremy Brett a posthumous BAFTA" petition

Due to severe spamming of our original petition, the petition has now been transferred to a new site. Also, due to the same reason, nicknames and first names only are no longer accepted as signatures for this petition and all these signatures have been removed. Therefore, if you had previously signed using your nickname or first name only, we request that you sign again, listing your last name and first name (or last name and first initial), city, and country. If you don't want your information to be publicly visible on the site, you can choose the privacy option prior to signing, but you MUST fill in all the fields mentioned above. The new site for petition is: www.ipetitions.com/petition/jbbafta/
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your support of this petition.

Важная новость относительно кампании "Присудить Джереми Бретту посмертную награду БАФТА"

Из-за того, что нашу изначальную петицию недавно затопили фальшивыми подписями, петицию теперь перевели на новый сайт. И, по той же самой причине, псевдонимы (никнеймы, уменьшительные имена, и т.д.) и только имена (без фамилий) более НЕДЕЙСТВИТЕЛьНЫ в качестве подписей на этой петиции и все эти подписи аннулированы. Поэтому, если Вы ранее поставили свою подпись и подписались псевдонимом или только именем, мы просим Вас подписаться опять, используя Вашу фамилию и имя (или фамилию и инициал Вашего имени, если Вы предпочитаете), город, и страну. Если Вы не хотите, чтобы Ваша информация была видна всем посетителям сайта, Вы можете выбрать анонимность до того, как подпишетесь, но Вы должны заполнить все вышеупомянутые бланки. Новый сайт петиции здесь: www.ipetitions.com/petition/jbbafta/

Мы приносим извинения за причинённое Вам неудобство и выражаем свою благодарность за то, что Вы поддержали нашу петицию.

Tags: jeremy brett

mood: busy

Nov. 3rd, 2010

Love Unspoken

Nov. 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 AM

(Love Unspoken starts at about 3:20)
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Tags: jeremy brett, love, music, retro, song, the merry widow, video

mood: grateful

Oct. 28th, 2010

Hahahahaha!

Oct. 28th, 2010 at 5:42 PM

Watch on YouTube

Lyrics (same song in both vids ;)

In every little boy and girl,
There is half a pound of explosives
And a pound of substance which enables him to fly.
He has to run and leap,
Grab everything, kick up his feet,
Or otherwise he'll explode-
Ka-boom and he is gone!
Every new child leaps out of his swaddling clothes
And gets lost everywhere and gets found everywhere,
He is always rushing somewhere,
He will be greatly disappointed
If any event in the world takes place without him!

Tags: humor, jeremy brett, sh, song, video

mood: amused

Oct. 24th, 2010

1986 Interview with Peter Cushing

Oct. 24th, 2010 at 3:24 PM

"How does Cushing react to being described (the NFT programme again) as a "living legend"? "To be living at all is quite remarkable, at 73. It's a lovely thing to be called. Mind you, things about people becoming legends in their own lifetimes have been rather overdone, haven't they? When I first started in this business in 1936, I never dreamed I'd end up sitting here in one of the nicest hotels in London with everyone interested in such a very old man's memoirs, and having a rose named after my wife. It's all absolutely wonderful. I'm not a writer, and I think I've proved it. But I'm so thrilled people should be interested enough to publish it."

and

"He expresses guarded admiration for Jeremy Brett's portrayal of the detective in the recent TV adaptations. "He obviously went into tremendous detail, everything is dead right, but... you don't like the man. You should like Holmes; whether he was nice or not doesn't matter."

The entire interview is here:

multiglom.blogspot.com/2010/10/peter-cushing-1986-interview.html

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I don't know, for my part, I found Brett's Holmes rather likable...although Mr. Cushing is talking about the first two seasons here...;)

Tags: jeremy brett, sh

mood: amused

Oct. 12th, 2010

"I'm off to Chez Maxim!"

Oct. 12th, 2010 at 5:07 AM

Another song with clips from Granada and the music that of Jeremy Brett singing in Lehar's The Merry Widow.
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Watch on YouTube

Tags: funny, jeremy brett, music, retro, sh, song, the merry widow

mood: amused

Oct. 11th, 2010

Granada series and "Merry Widow"

Oct. 11th, 2010 at 6:09 AM

An interesting juxtaposition of video and music ;) Pointed out by

goldvermilion87

"It's a problem, it's a problem,
It's a problem--you go on--
How to manage wilful women
Once the bloom of youth is gone!" XD
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Watch on YouTube

Tags: jeremy brett, music, retro, sh, song, the merry widow, video

mood: amused

Aug. 27th, 2010

SH and Math

Aug. 27th, 2010 at 5:18 AM

From Conan Doyle's letter, at the age of 17:

"...It is indeed, as you say, a very great consolation to know that I will never more need mathematics. Classics I like, and I shall always try to keep up my knowledge of them, but mathematics of every sort I detest and abhor."

And the editor of the book wryly remarks, "So when the time came to create an arch villain for Sherlock Holmes, he made Professor James Moriarty a mathematician."
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Reminded me of this rather:

"Who on earth was Euclid?!"
(Jeremy Brett)

XD

Tags: conan doyle, jeremy brett, quote of the day, school stuff, sh

mood: amused

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Dec. 19th, 2011

We have just had word that our Dossier has been received by BAFTA. As you all may know, the Academy decided some years ago not to bestow awards posthumously. HOWEVER... they have both decided and agreed to discuss our Petition and letter at their upcoming Television Committee meeting (January)!

Oct. 31st, 2011

Sep. 10th, 2011

Aug. 13th, 2011

Aug. 10th, 2011

Jul. 14th, 2011

May. 17th, 2011

May. 3rd, 2011

Apr. 2nd, 2011

Mar. 25th, 2011

Feb. 6th, 2011

Jan. 29th, 2011

Nov. 14th, 2010

Nov. 13th, 2010

Nov. 3rd, 2010

Oct. 28th, 2010

Oct. 24th, 2010

Oct. 12th, 2010

Oct. 11th, 2010

Aug. 27th, 2010