Manic Depression Awareness ~ Jeremy Brett ~ Bipolar Help
Jeremy so wanted to give hope and help to others with manic depression, he bravely made this broadcast even though he was in terrible ill health. He thought it important for others to seek help with their depression. Sadly it turned out to be the last he ever made (he passed on just a few weeks later).
This is my first JB related video. I’m sorry if the photos are a bit choppy, first time I’ve tried to make something like this. Very much made from the heart! Sorry about the sound issues it’s just the way the recording copy is. If anyone has any special equipment to remove the hiss or approve the sound level, please let me know. Email : wildpumpkin@gmail.com
Recording is from the BBC and is here purely as a helpful resource to others without profit, no copyright infringement intended.
I took the phone number out of the recording because it has changed. Correct number is as follows along with the contact details again…
Manic Depression Fellowship
8-10 High St, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
KT1 1EY
United Kingdom
Phone: 0208974 6550
http://www.mdf.org.uk/
Jeremy Brett was desperately ill suffering from a failing heart when this speech was aired in early September of 1995. His voice sounds quite tired compared to former times. Though still lovely as ever to me.
Big thank you to Linda Pritchard and RJDoll2. I hope this helps other people.:)
Duration : 0:4:38
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January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
wonderful video and …
wonderful video and great effects! thank you for posting this!
HeySherlockHolmes- i have the same story… i was absolutely crushed.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for posting this.
I know that I’m not alone with this. Thank you so much.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Touching. How …
Touching. How brave he was. Imagine fighting such demons and still managing to produce such a brilliant body of work as he did. Inspiring man!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
what a lovely and …
what a lovely and dazzling voice. I admire him for this. It made me cry.”I was so confused, I couldn’t relate to anything or anyone around me. All I could do was lie facedown with my fists clentched in my face.” Its so sad and it makes me admire him so much!! When i figured out he had passed away i was shocked and of course sad. I had wanted to meet him so much. What a truly wonderful person.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Jeremy is and …
Jeremy is and always has been a great inspiration to me. I have suffered manic depression for as long as i can remember and take solace in every word Jeremy says.
Taking a knife to one’s wrists recently, i thought of Jeremy and the scene of him jumping from the steps in THE SECOND STAIN and it brought me back from the brink.
Jeremy will be a rock for me and i actually had the chance to thank him through EDWARD HARDWICKE recently which was fabulous.
Kindness & love.
Pauly.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Well, I feel like …
Well, I feel like crying my eyes out! He even sounds weak
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Thanks so much for …
Thanks so much for posting this, and God Bless Mr. Brett for his incredible courage and bravery. I also have bipolar disorder, and I can honestly say that it can be very frightening and overwhelming. Sadly, many people are unaware of what bipolar disorder really is. I myself have been told that people with bipolar disorder are merely “insane,” and should be, “locked up.” Thank goodness for brave people like Mr. Brett, who worked to set the record straight.
He’s an inspiration.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
I know… he does …
I know… he does sound very weak here… which is deeply sad. His physical heart may have been weak here but he still had that fight, he sounds very brave and was. Try to focus on that.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
I suffer from …
I suffer from Bipolar disorder and although i suffer setbacks through my moodswings, i will never give in and let it control me…I am at university and i hope to succeed in all i attempt to succeed despite of this illness. Jeremy Brett left his mark on the world despite his condition and that hopefully drives hope and determination into all that have this illness. He is proof that nothing is impossible regardless of whatever seems to obstruct your dreams. God rest his soul.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Extraordinary …
Extraordinary talent and extraordinary compassion. Thats Jeremy Brett. It is when you meet people like Jeremy Brett, you really start to hope maybe Haven does exist and hed gone there. I have a close family member who suffers minor bipolar, who is not unlike Jeremy Brett in many ways, talented and compassionate. They do need family support and lots of love to help them get through their episodes.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
my first husband …
my first husband had bipolar disorder but refused to accept that he was ill and be treated. he nearly killed me in one of his depressive suicidal fits. he eventually died of a drug overdose after i divorced him to save my daughter. we need more people like brett.
i recommend also the book called A Brilliant Madness by patty duke. i found it exceedingly informative.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
I discovered this …
I discovered this show, recommended by a co-worker, about a year before JB’s death. At the time I had been suffering depression and the show brought me such joy. It was about a decade later I learned how he suffered from depression himself. I wish I could thank him for bringing me such happiness. Instead I will thank you for posting this with all the sincerity of my soul.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
it’s to bad other …
it’s to bad other actors, singers and muscians of this current time don’t make a statement like this…….there are so many who could help others suffering from this illness in the public eye___________bravo jeremy brett, may you rest in peace
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Same story here!

Same story here!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Brilliant. I was a …
Brilliant. I was a Jeremy Brett fan for a while, I could not believe it when I learned that he had gone. I didn’t relise. I was gutted…
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
It’s such a …
It’s such a terrible thing that such a wonderful man had to suffer so much in his life, especially during his last years. So it’s extremely admirable that even when Jeremy was in the darkest time of his life, he still had the courage and the strength to encourage others who might be suffering like him. It’s a pity his voice sounds so tired, I’ve noticed too that it lacked the energy we’ve grown used to in early SH episodes and so it only makes me even more depressed that he went too soon.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
I agree, his memory …
I agree, his memory will carry on!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
It’s a wondrous …
It’s a wondrous thing that even though Jeremy Brett died almost 13 years ago, his energy is still so very much present with us in the world. He desired to help others, and he’s still doing it. This is truly amazing to watch and listen to, and the lovely antique effect of the pictures just lends so much to it. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to see and listen to this.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for this vid! JB is beautiful!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
A very touching and …
A very touching and beautiful video, thank you for posting and I love the effects you’ve used on the pictures, highly appropriate.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Oh, my, it’s …
Oh, my, it’s wonderful that he was so open about it, and so desirous to help others with it!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
Very touching and …
Very touching and wonderful. Thank you rebecca!
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
It’s so touching …
It’s so touching that the last public thing he did was help other people; it’s so typical of him.
Words cannot express my gratitude to you for making and posting this. It was so moving.
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
:´-(((
:´-(((
January 27th, 2009 12:22 am
well done rebecca. …
well done rebecca. this was so painful to listen to…oh don’t worry, i’d heard it before so you didn’t cause me pain
but it is also such an eye opener to the condition of manic depression, and a memorable glimpse of our dear jb.
and the vid is of course excellent. thanks for your effort and care…