Aneurin Bevan Lecture: Michael Sheen Hay Festival 2017

[@nupsikful]

Saw MS starring in NTs "Nye" about Aneurin Bevans life in Cardiff yesterday. Standing ovation from the entire crowd with tears rolling down my face ❤

[@KatMusic2009]

What a phenomenal actor he is! I cried in both Acts when I saw it on Thursday.

[@JulieLevinge]

Nye Bevan is my political hero, read about him as a teenager, have been a socialist for 50 years since✊❤️

[@katarinajanoskova]

I think Michael just became my favourite person in the world..

[@paulfranklin8636]

I was there :) at this event...followed by Bernie Sanders introduced by Michael...probably 2 of the best hours of my life

[@okaminess]

Amazing. I'm quite envious! :D

[@nejuw]

Lucky you!

[@deborahchasteen3206]

What!!! Oh, my stars!

[@tinagolden43]

About to share this again on 26 May 2024, 7 years later, everything he says is true today and worse and we need to make it better. He lives his politics and speaks from his heart for all of us. Thank you

[@PatriseHenkel]

The world needs this man. 💕✨

[@kayliblack6373]

Spent the last 5 minutes of his speech holding back tears. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a speech that put my thoughts into words so well.

[@jamiejohnson7596]

A passionate, inspiring person, we need more like him!

[@lindsayantwine1097]

Listening to him speak passionately in his native Welsh accent is stunning.

[@leonbrooks2107]

When Wales becomes Independent it’s likely we will elect for a Presidential system and for me Michael fits that role perfectly.

[@Briganteman]

That will never happen.

[@ajr314]

I think he could walk in to No 10 at the moment

[@owainmorgan3897]

​​@@ajr314 😂😂 NEVER. GOING. TO. HAPPEN. He gave his OBE back and has stated clearly that Cymru (Wales) needs more autonomy, if not independence. He's has no time for the British establishment, because he clearly understands what they've done to Cymru for centuries!

[@kawaiilotus]

Wales should be treated more kindly yes, but, it's a miracle that we aren't amongst nations that are independent and then could warring against each other on the same isle (the troubles for a start), the peace is a blessing, the union should be maintained but with reformation to give equal opportunity to each.

[@cymrucat]

​@@Brigantemanit will happen because I am making it happen so when you say it will never happen you are defying my will that is not a good idea I suggest you do not get in my way

[@alanroberts4060]

44.846 Views, and only 71 comments, Michael Sheen has just burst his heart for you and i, and you the Welsh in particular,, and Indeed the whole of the country, pay him little honor. But one day you all, we all will sort this great man when needs must, and never so much as the present as 2024 is less than a week away. I rest my case.

[@HelenFeriante]

I could listen to Michael all day! People are the heart! Spoken with such a strong conviction. Love this guy :)

[@okaminess]

Agreed. Have you seen his NHS speech? He's powerful.

[@HelenFeriante]

I have. That too is such an inspirational speech! I love this guy. Someone like Michael Sheen would do America's political mess the world of good

[@LG-lb8qg]

A beautiful speech, appreciable and shareable in the specific issues it addresses, but also in a more general context. And not only is what he says intelligent and profound, but it's also a pleasure to simply listen to him speak. Thanks to him I, like many others, discovered the beauty of the Welsh accent. Wales can be as proud of this idealistic, passionate and generous son as he is of being Welsh. I hope he will speak again in this context

[@Dragonartykay]

Why can’t we have a prime minister that has, morals, ethics, empathy and is as passionate for the people they lead, we need someone like Michael Sheen. We need someone who cares for us all.

[@chrisarcher6972]

We could have had one, but everyone believe the lies about him. 2019.

[@matthewprice2626]

This man is an absolute legend. President of the Republic of Wales if there was any justice in this world.

[@miakulick]

I absolutely love this guy! He is charming, talented and very passionate when he speaks 😊💞🔥❤️😍💝

[@raymisnt]

He is NOT charming.... Will you stop with the 'charming' label..... he is a fighter for God's sake. (I apologise... he may be charming but please do not neuter him so :) )

[@miakulick]

@@raymisnt I don't see the problem in the term charming, which I will continue using. Of course you can be charming and a fighter and many other things..

[@okaminess]

@@raymisnt Are you Welsh as well?

[@nejuw]

I think I'll watch The Queen tonight. He was brilliant in that.

[@nejuw]

God bless the Welsh. Love from Ireland.

[@Briganteman]

God bless all.

[@georginanicholson5854]

Wonderful. So relevant for today. 'A man with fire in his belly' We need a lot more of this.

[@johnpearson6910]

Superb! Every word of this hits home with me, and you've managed to encapsulate all that I feel about the state of this country. Why is it, that the best actors, are the ones that should really be MPs- yet the MPs we actually end up with, are the just the worst actors of them all?!

[@fionamessenger7660]

They are repeating a party line. After his Raymond Williams Memorial lecture, he was asked if he would enter politics, and Sheen responded words to the effect that he was free to say what he wanted, when he wanted, and didn't have to be alligned to a political party. The irony is, Sheen here, and there, was not acting (except when quoting) but our MPs do all the time, whether deliberately or not.

[@mickday1672]

Fantastic, he speaks with such passion and belief. I would vote for this man in a heart beat.

[@madeleineshaw6840]

It is striking how RELEVANT this is now...years on from this amazingly humane rally cry, not a thing has changed...in fact we are in a much darker place now, than then....

[@JessicaTPeterson]

Yes, and also strikingly relevant here in the US... as darkness spreads.

[@mcstuiain9511]

fantastic ....would love to see him stand for election

[@johnpearson6910]

Absolutely! For not to say he's wasted as an actor.....

[@karistorm8947]

If I could give multiple thumbs up I would probably be at 20 only halfway through the video. "The Austrian psychotherapist Alfred Adler said ‘It is the individual who is not interested in his fellow men who has the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury to others. It is from among such individuals that all human failures spring.’ If you don’t start with people, then you shouldn’t start at all. Empathy, fellow feeling, compassion, no matter where we might end up these must always be where we start from."

[@TheAlmightyAss]

Dickens also: 'Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business.

[@philipknox7976]

An amazing speech it gives me hope that all my ideals and the ideals which I passed on to my kids are still the mai stayers of our caring peoples of this country are worth fighting for

[@lunasesa6200]

such an inspiring person. thank you michael sheen

[@georgeae92]

WOW! Brilliant speech from the nice, good looking Michael Sheen! :)

[@okaminess]

I'll say. I listened to the whole speech.

[@Dylan-co2cl]

What a brilliant passionate gutsy beautiful truthful speech.

[@tristancarmichael3568]

Absolutely beautiful speech

[@thuyvanvlog98]

Wonderful man ❤️❤️

[@UlyssesHaq]

Outstanding. Bloody outstanding.

[@petercordwell2258]

Why aren't there 7 million views?

[@darkzais_8518]

Aún no me puedo creer que me avente todo el vídeo completo, sin entender ni una sola palabra :v

[@m.patriciarasconesparza5816]

Por tal de escuchar a Michael hago eso y más.

[@zizopowerful85]

Amazing man 👏❤

[@Coley1884]

'Not a lecture but a rallying cry '. Utterly inspiring. Michael Sheen is a gift to this country whose voice should be listened to more.

[@saleemisgod]

Trust for those in charge of keeping things fair has evaporated. well said Mr Sheen

[@anipuig9417]

No entenc i ho entenc tot.... Aprenent angles... I love him...

[@castielwinchester6222]

He is so beautiful..

[@georgeae92]

WOW Powerful speech! :)

[@Lilylibra]

Here we are, 2022 and no change. Still there are people who are being manipulated with lies by the tories.

[@theeviljames]

After that speech, I would follow Sheen to the gates of hell! I am in complete agreement and hope the new government (Labour elected a month ago) leads in a way consistent with people-centred values

[@flummoxedgiles]

He's lovely, isn't he?

[@raymisnt]

No, he is not 'lovely' ... To hell with 'lovely'!!!! He is VALUABLE! He (seems) to be 'on the ball'.... and Lovely too! :) But.... and it is a huge BUT! He has gone... gone from the stage of life.... So what was the ACTUAL value of that great speech? I really do think it was the best political speech I have ever heard..... But so what? He's fricking gone! What he said was SOOOOOOO Right but he has gone!!! Like a bloody echo.... GONE!

[@muckraker636]

@@raymisnt Bit late but i'd like to update you after his Interview today! - He's helping with the creation of local journalism within S.Wales first and then throughout Wales, making them paid and apprentice positions and recreating small newspaper publishing areas. He's also doing this with fiction and non-fiction writing apprenticeships. - He's given back his OBE because he felt it was 'hypocritical' after what he learnt about the Monarchy. - He's contributing with grassroots campaigns for funding for community projects in the Neath area, although not entirely sure on this one. Basically, he came out as Indy-curious with a heavy leaning on pro today. He's still there, but remember he's had a kid this year.

[@MayaJagger]

@@muckraker636 To add to your comments... You can find out even more about what he is doing and what he's done via KZbin, Twitter and more importantly inside Port Talbot and the communities of Wales. What about the Passion of Port Talbot that took two years to plan and three days to lead and perform, funding the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff to make sure it wasn't cancelled and that video he did for Pads4Dads, to raise awareness about period poverty and to make talking about periods less awkward for dads. Then there was that lecture on Welsh identity for Raymond Williams annual memorial lecture, as well as how he challenges toxic masculinity in both his day to day and public life, showing emotion, letting himself be vulnerable. I don't know how one man can have the capacity to do it all. He does so happen to have a will of steel, but we also know there is no weakness in being kind and only the frightened ones are cruel. We know that by now, don't we? It is 2021. More off the top of my head... Educating parents on cyberbullying, he and his magnificent beard entertaining us with silly videos and Staged through lockdown, on top of Good Omens and the Prodigal Son. He came home after filming in Oxford and the south of England, wondering why the people of Port Talbot had lost so much? Why couldn't Wales have this too? Every time he went home something had vanished. Journalism, mental health support, clubs, jobs. The steelworks was under threat of closure. He noticed these things. Anyone who's escaped their small town mind, but especially anyone in his wealthy position, thinking selfishly would go "oh thank fuck I got out of there, what a shit hole." No. He did what no one does, he left his new life, in glamorous LA! He wanted to know more about his hometown. What else had Port Talbot lost? How could he help? He wanted to know more, he wanted to listen and so... He came home. Not only for good, to do good. The money he makes through acting now goes to fund his activism. Who does that? Michael Sheen does that. Honestly, if you google all of this you'll find exactly what I'm talking about, you won't be disappointed. He doesn't assign to a specific political party and is all about listening. He wants decentralised power, to empower individuals and communities. He is inspiring, he is compassionate, he is empathetic, is what he bloody well is.

[@AA-eq2zq]

Commenting to boost algorithm visibility.

[@raymisnt]

I have ranted.... I have raved ... for this speech of yours.... "And it is loved!.... It is. BUT... It keeps fighting back.... I am so ordinary.... I rejoice in that 'ordinariness' .... Stop fricking ranting Michael...... Some of us..... Are DOING this! Give your rants to us, as we DO, the things that you rant about.... We are the hands of your words.... We do what you talk about.... We fricking do what you talk about!

[@KatMusic2009]

So does he!

[@JulieLevinge]

Why wouldn’t the council arrange a sale at a low price to the local Rugby Club? This is public land shouldn’t be used for profits!

[@amyclarke41]

yes

[@lejski3]

Tredegar gave us the NHS. How is Tredegar doing today? How has it been supported by successive Unionist governments? Where's the gratitude? Was it or Bevan recognised by Danny Boyles opening ceremony at the 2012 olympics? St David urged us to do 'the little things' in life. Who notices the things, little or big, perpetrated on Cymru that keeps us in servility? There are reasons why we are doing so badly. A good relationship thrives on give and take in equal measure. When the take is massively in one direction with no sign of change, it's time to join YesCymru!

[@jowoods8009]

Sadly I believe, the system is sickening I agree but also it is producing and enabling the sickness to grow, reproduce and fester because like most of our government and legal systems it is not sufficiently guarded from ABUSE. Forward thinkers/paranoid technicians :D are what we need to act immediately to safeguard our sick child, that would make Daddy Nye proud! Shame to those in the business of making sickness.

[@pauldavies3764]

Go into politics boyo,i bet you would have a constituency office phone number if you were MP for Pembrokeshire!

[@SP-cp3qu]

n1

[@skuttlebucket]

The terminally disengaged careerist politician has no concept of engaging with those within community - they are fixed in their models of 'Leadership' is... they failure to engaged, the failure to listen... LISTENING is absolutely essential, no 'consultation', but face to face engagement... Politicians are dangerously alienated from their true lives of community, how can they represent those who are trapped by poverty? Politicians are either fearful or deliberately reluctant to share their power, their status and the pressure of their peers... so they retreat behind the high walls of parliament and the Media classes, with the political classes are servants of the status quo - and the status quo do not want change, and do not listen...

[@TooJubeJM1]

Does Michael Sheen know that Aneurin Bevan Health Board openly protects and supports elder abuser? No very few people do because it is carefully covered up, isn't it Judith Paget?

[@folvaen]

Explain

[@dan44762000]

Go away you nutter!

[@alanroberts4060]

Yes god dam, explain.

[@MyIneffablePonyyy]

Eww he look like my dad

[@raymisnt]

Ah for God's sake man.... Yer a fricking dreamer...... While I do what you dream.... BOLLOCKS!

[@alanroberts4060]

Was you born an idiot, or is it something you working on.

[@KatMusic2009]

So does he!

[@colinpoole7653]

Got to love a proud nation where half the population can’t speak its own language.

[@anonymousanonymous2143]

....Which was due to English government interference in the Welsh education system in the 18th century. And your point is.....?

[@Auriflamme]

About 40% of Irish people can speak Irish, and only a small percentage of that consider it their primary language. Hundreds of years of repression have a massive and lasting effect. Icelandic is dying out as a language because everyone in Iceland speaks English and nobody outside Iceland speaks Icelandic. Many regional and minority languages are dying out all over the world because if you want to talk to someone from India or Germany or the US or Nigeria or wherever, then your best option is almost always English.

[@anonymousanonymous2143]

@@Auriflamme I get your point and would agree that there needs to be a consensus on a common language to be used trans-borders (which of course is English because of... well, let's not speak of historical reasons...!). However, speaking in this context as a born Welshman (albeit brought up as a monolingal English speaker), I think it important to be able to be bilingual. Therefore to speak both the commonly agreed international language of commerce and also to speak the language of one's own heritage, to preserve cultural identity and pride.

[@jeanninecalder3652]

I could listen to this wonderful man talk for ages. Such passion, intelligence, eloquence and compassion. Makes me wish I was Welsh and lived in Wales, instead of (shudder 🫣😔) the US. And yet, sigh …silly me, as much as I admire this man’s mind and morals, I still want to play with his hair.

[@jeanninecalder3652]

I could listen to this wonderful man talk for ages. Such passion, intelligence, eloquence and compassion. Makes me wish I was Welsh and lived in Wales, instead of (shudder 🫣😔) the US. And yet, sigh …silly me, as much as I admire this man’s mind and morals, I still want to play with his hair.