Musings of the Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor - Season 5 (2022)

Ian Richardson's thoughts on growing up watching Sherlock Holmes films, and also what he thought of Basil Rathbone in the role. Richardson, of course, would go on to play the role himself in 2 feature films.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the film producer Irving Thalburg, who was behind many notable films including 1935's Romeo and Juliet.

Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on how his supporting role in a James Bond film brought him more fame and acclaim than the entirety of his time playing Sherlock Holmes.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the first ever acting performance he ever gave.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on working with John Barrymore on the feature film 'Romeo and Juliet', where the pair played Tybalt and Mercutio respectively.

Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on working in children's television in the 1950s, and how it was seen as a genre at the time.

Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on the 1973 film "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad", in which he played the Sultan.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on why Shakespeare should not be taught in school.

Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on the 1976 film 'The Incredible Sarah' in which he starred alongside Glenda Jackson and Daniel Massey.

Jeremy Brett's thoughts on changing the hair style he had for Sherlock Holmes during the course of the show.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the reluctance he had on accepting the role of Mr. Murdstone in the 1935 film The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger.

Basil Rathbone thoughts on the Subject of Interviews.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on whether Hollywood stars are detached from reality.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the type of roles he was interested in, as well as why he could have played Rhett Butler in 'Gone with The Wind.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on having to smoke pipes, something he hated, whilst playing Sherlock Holmes in the 2nd Series of the 1960's BBC TV Series

Peter Cushing's thoughts on whether his work had a negative effect on the young, something that he was frequently asked about by the press and public alike.

Peter Cushing meets Robert Morley, and asks his advice for making it in America.

Peter Cushing's thoughts about the Death Star and not being involved, in his life time, in the subsequent sequels of Star Wars: A New Hope.

A tale by Peter Cushing on how he sought to change the script of of the 1959 feature film 'The Mummy', in order to better fit the poster.

Eille Norwood's thoughts on the powers of Sherlock Holmes.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on doing guest spot roles on The Morecambe and Wise Show, a popular British comedy sketch show fronted by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Peter Cushing is a household name now, but did you know that he did not think so early on his career?

Peter Cushing's thoughts on his costume as Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on working with Charlie Chaplin on Limelight, a 1952 film.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on quantifying the standards of acting.

Eille Norwood's thoughts on his own take on Sherlock Holmes. From 1921 to 1923.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on the rushed schedule of filming the 2nd series of the BBC Sherlock Holmes series, a role which he took over from Douglas Wilmer.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on 'Tales From The Crypt' - a 1972 feature film in which he played Mr. Grimsdyke.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on TV project 'Tovarich', a 1954 episode of BBC's Sunday-Night Theatre show.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on Olivia De Havilland, who he first worked with on the 1935 film 'Captain Blood'.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the 1935 film, 'A Tale of Two Cities' in which he played the role of Marquis St. Evrémonde.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on working with Laurel and Hardy.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on Marlene Dietrich, who he introduced at a 1955 Cabaret Show in London.

Buster Keaton's less than complimentary thoughts on prolific film producer, Mack Sennett, a titan of the early silent film era.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on 'Biggles', the feature film which would end up being the last film released he worked on.

Buster Keaton's memories on Sherlock Jnr.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on working with Roscoe Arbuckle.

Peter Cushing's memories of meeting Princes Charles and Princess Diane at the Royal showing of the film 'Biggles'

Buster Keaton's thoughts on never smiling while performing, how it came to be, and what happened the 1 time he tried it.

Basil Rathbone's memories of filming on the 1955 feature film 'The Court Jester' alongside Danny Kaye, in which he played the role of Sir Ravenhurst.

Keaton's thoughts on working with The Marx Brothers.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on filming 'A Land Looking West', a 1977 Australian TV documentary series.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on fellow silent film star, Harold Lloyd.

Peter Cushing's memories on how he lied his way into his first ever film role.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on having preview audiences for his movies and whether it was any use to him.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on fellow actor Esmond Knight, who he worked with on stage productions as part of Laurence Olivier's company.

Peter Cushing's memories of actress Ida Lupino, whom he enjoyed a close friendship with, often staying with her and Louis Hayward whilst in America.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on Hollywood producers.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on his own acrobatic abilities

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on meeting Adrian Conan Doyle and seances as a whole.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on the allegations made against Roscoe Arbuckle.

Peter Cushing's memories on the filming of 'Top Secret!'.

Peter Cushing's memories of filming his 2nd ever film 'Vigil in The Night'.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on the athletic ability of fellow silent star, Douglas Fairbanks.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on the short 'The Hidden Master, in which he played Robert Clive of India

Buster Keaton's memories of filming the 1922 silent film, The Electric House.

Peter Cushing's memories of how he got his first ever stage casting.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on TV theatre plays, a very staple part of the TV diet between the 1950s-1970s.

Basil Rathbone's memories of meeting aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart.

Peter Cushing's memories of his first ever professional stage acting performance.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on where he got his interest in acting from, and how it likely was inherited from his family tree.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on Christopher Lee as Dracula.

A narrative telling of Basil Rathbone's short Sherlock Holmes story.

Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on returning to play Sherlock Holmes on tape in the 90s.

Basil Rathbone's poem to his beloved dog, Moritz.

Peter Cushing's basic advice to new actors.

Basil Rathbone's thoughts on Alfred Hitchcock and his film making techniques.

Peter Cushing's memories of working on the 1954 film, The Black Knight, and working with Alan Ladd on it.

Peter Cushing's memories of working on the 1963 film 'The Man Who Finally Died'.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on running his own studio, and how it compared to later being part of bigger operations later on.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on working as an uncredited gag writer/script consultant for MGM Studios.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on how people used to say that his 'Little Man' character was similar to Charlie's 'Tramp' character.

Peter Cushing's memory of his 1st ever theatre visit and how it sparked his love of it.

Buster Keaton's memories of working with Bert Williams, as well as his frequent performance partners, George Walker and Aida Overton Walker.

Basil Rathbone's memories and thoughts of Danny Kaye.

Basil Rathbone's recollections of assisting a fugitive and helping him escape from law

Buster Keaton's thoughts on money in the acting industry, as well as what he was paid for first acting role.

Peter Cushing's recollections as to how he dealt with the passing of his beloved wife, Violet Helen Beck.

Peter Cushing's recollections on each and every time he met his grisly demise on the silver screen.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on the politics of Charlie Chaplin.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on the character of Victor Frankenstein and the Hammer Horror movie franchise.

Basil Rathbone's memories of Cladette Colbert, who he worked with on the 1937 film 'Tovarich'.

Peter Cushing's thoughts on the 1961 film 'Fury At Smugglers' Bay'.

Buster Keaton's thoughts on the film made about his life.