Sid James - Not Just a Carry On

Please join me as I explore the life of Sid James - Not just a Carry On.
Sid James was a legend of the Carry On films - appearing in 19 of them - they have come to represent Sid James and his name is now forever linked with the Carry On comedy genre.
However, there was another side to Sid James that isn’t so often considered - during this video we’ll take a step back in time as we go back to Sid James' roots and observe how he transformed from a school failure into one to the most popular comedy actors of all time.
Sid James had obsessions that included work, women, gambling, drinking, and smoking - but not necessarily in that order!
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[@albert21able]

Iam 68 Sid and the Carry on Team are part of my life, When I feel down in the 21st Century. I put on a Carry On film to cheer me up

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes!!! I grew up with the Carry Ons - they remind me of being with my lovely grandparents and lots of laughter! ❤️

[@stephenlane9168]

Same 👌👏👍

[@Bigtimecharlie1980]

I’m 42 it was our sex education at the time 😅

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

❤️❤️❤️

[@andyjay9346]

I had met Sid James in 1975 for one of his rare live to air tv interviews, Brisbane, Australia. I was Sid's cameraman and floor manager for that tv interview. Sid was a gentleman, polite and very funny of course. He was a true professional. I enjoyed his company over the two hour television period. A time I will always cherish and never forget.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh my goodness!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m thrilled to hear that he was lovely to work with - what a wonderful memory to have! ❤️ Also - what a great job you had!

[@Justin-fy7xk]

I wonder if that interview still exists. It would be great to hear old Sid.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It would be! X

[@dawnfinch8232]

No doubt

[@mykehyslop198]

"I had met".You mean "I met".English isn't your strong point.

[@dee4174]

Sid always looked older than his years. Carry on films wouldn't be same without him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He did! ❤️

[@scratchy1704]

How horrible that many of the carry on team didn't go to his funeral.Carry on wouldn't have been the same without him.His laugh was infectious 👌

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were apparently too upset - however, I do wonder how much they were affected by his affair with Barbara Windsor - as it would have been very awkward . He was brilliant! xx

[@MarkHevingham]

Scratchy, I agree. To me, Sid WAS Carry On, and its also a great shame that The Lad, Tony Hancock, dropped Sid as he was worried about the double act stigma. However, he went on to do things like The Blood Donor alone whilst Sid's star grew in the Carry on firmament. I find Sid magnetic on screen - and I always watch him when he is in a scene as he is quite infectious! I mastered his laugh over thirty years ago and still say "Oh gawd blimey!" all the time!

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

When I was aged 14 I had a Saturday job shampooing hair in a high class hairdressers called Hugo’s. It was located in park road halfway way between regents park and Baker Street. Mrs James valerie, was a customer, she was a very quiet and elegant lady softly spoken. Mr James Sidney would cross the road to the public house opposite called the Windsor arms and wait for her, a very nice couple. Happy days that would have been in 1973/74 roughly

[@robanderson473]

Loved his laugh!

[@secondchance6603]

@@robanderson473 Absolutely!

[@chocoholic832]

Love the carry on films. Sid always had a twinkle in his eyes & that laugh was infectious.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Totally agree! I’m the same - they are so watchable and Sid was brilliant ❤️

[@williamjohnson6517]

Sid and the Carry On Crew were the cream of British Comedy 🇬🇧

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were! ❤️❤️🌹

[@stephenabrahams955]

The Carry on films are CLASSIC and as watchable today as they were when they were first shown. Although there was a lot of inuendo there was Never anything else Just plain funny. They didn't rely on Bad Language or anything nasty "Just inuendo"- "Pure family fun". On top of that the cast were very professional, you only have to look at Barbara Windsor to know that. LONG LIVE THE CARY ONS

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I completely agree! I watched them as a child and anything ‘naughty’ went right over my head - so watching as an adult was like seeing them all for the first time when I ‘got’ the jokes! Love them! ❤️

[@cooltrades7469]

You forget Monty Python .And some others .

[@kathybrown3160]

Such a cheeky and infectious laugh. R.I.P Mr James 🌺

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

❤❤❤ loved Sid’s laugh ❤

[@justme-hh4vp]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre i think you'd feel different about it if you heard it as part of the haunting that Les Dawson allegedly experienced. Creeepy..

[@JanUllrich-vp9dh]

@@justme-hh4vpreally? I’d like to know more about that.

[@pip393]

Poor fellow, he worked so hard and died so young. Gives you a different perspective on the meaning of life.

[@johndean4765]

Pip NO NOT poor fellow he was very well liked/loved ,he had fame,fortune and was very successful with the ladies.He had a life most people dream of.So not poor Sid.

[@LeopardprintBet]

My husband left me for a woman younger than our children. When I found out, she didn’t know who Sid James was, I felt immediately better 😅xx thanks for the lovely content ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ohhhh 🤭🤭🤭 lol - you’re very welcome! Thank you so much for watching ❤️ xxxx

[@benarcher7411]

Hahaha

[@dawnfinch8232]

I'll bet 😅😅

[@GaryDiamondComedy]

Your husband left a gorgeous woman like you? You must be joking! 😅

[@LeopardprintBet]

@@GaryDiamondComedy ha ha! You are indeed both a diamond and pure comedy 😂 yep! He sure did (thank gawd)! What a carry on x

[@garyneville1141]

Sid and the carry on team always remind me of a less stressful time. We were care free and knew how to have fun in those days. Always makes me laugh, a link back to better days.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I completely understand - and totally agree with you - that’s how it seems to me too - everything seems so serious and fraught now! I think creativity is now firmly in the box under lock and key! It’s such a shame x

[@Stevo736]

This is really a great tribute to Sid James. He was always my favorite Carry On character (although i did have a crush on Barbara Windsor like Sid lol). What an amazing life he had and so many adventures. Some people in the modern woke world will likely criticize him but there will never be another Sid James, what a star he was.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree with you! Sid was a legend! A true star 🤩 I totally understand your crush on Barbara Windsor! 😍 she was extremely cute! She had such a vibrant and attractive personality! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video - I appreciate it very much! ❤️

[@teressaalcantara5762]

He was the best in the carry on team. His laughter was so funny. God bless him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was wonderful I agree! ❤

[@donquixote3927]

What a gift! He only had to laugh to set everyone else off.

[@susanmccormick6022]

Like Michael Landon,he had a crazy,unique laugh.

[@4418CARLOU]

@@susanmccormick6022 Johnathan Ross has copied his laugh.

[@jimmydempsey6857]

@@4418CARLOU Graham Norton's got a weird laugh too , sounds a bit phoney.

[@gggggggg3542]

Seemingly he was quite the gent..... always held doors open, gave his seat to ladies, extremely polite, never swore........ a bit like Warren Mitchell (Alf Garnet), the complete opposite to what you seen on TV, Mitchell voted Labour, Spurs fan, extremely polite, hated bigots

[@silkyammer]

Quite ironic he was born in Hancock Street 👍

[@warrensmith6214]

What a lovely tribute to a real standout character in British movies and television!.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching - it's truly appreciated! xxxx

[@thefrecklepuny]

Sid James. One of the most distinctive faces in British movie and television history.

[@michellemcgarr1709]

I loved growing up watching these films, knowing it was a bit naughty 😂but by today’s standards it’s almost children’s entertainment 😂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤭 this is so true! ❤

[@melly9037]

We still love you sid, we remember you ❤️ 😊

[@darranweston9425]

Loved him in Hell Drivers.

[@andrefalconer6537]

Big fan of Sidney James, What a talent, He was becoming a star in his early days 1946 , onwards. Long before Carry on film. He was there With Hollywood stars, Jack Palance. Tony Curtis. Burt Lancaster, He was so lucky at that time.The rest his history, I've so many Carry on Films Never get tired of watching them , Im" Descustid with fellow carry on star's Who didn't attend his funeral," Sid James once said to a guy who was having a go at a fellow carry on female star To take a walk Sid had done some boxing in his time,? That was a Man there to look after the stars should he be needed,Anyway, it was nice to see two fellow carry on star's Berard Bresslaw & Jack Douglas attended Sids Funeral, Can't Believe No other Carry On Stars attended , Its going to be a bit hurtful when i see a Carry on film from now On , 48 years ago now Since Sidney James left Us, From Myself & Other Fans God Bless , 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Same here! I grew up absolutely loving Sid - obviously, some areas of his life were not perfect, I'm pretty sure that goes for most of us - but I always found him most entertaining and a great actor - in some very serious parts! The boxing thing - he rather overegged that particular pudding - most of his boxing was more brawling - when he was younger 😂 apparently! I can only imagine the reason there were so few attendees for his funeral from the Carry On team - would have been due to his relationship with Barbara Windsor - that's just my thoughts on it - as I do believe there were a lot of issues around that time and it's possible it had something to do with that? Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! xxxx

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Sids laughter echos down the decades .larger than life and effortlessly funny

[@Michael-ch6fd]

I cannot imagine my life without the carry on movies , simply the best. RIP.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree! Thank you for watching.

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

Sid James was the main person that kept the Carry On series so successful. Certainly the top 10 Carry On movies for me had Sid in the cast!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was certainly an important and valuable cast member - if I think of Carry Ons main players I think of Sid, Kenny, Joan and Hattie as vital key players - although I love them all and have many favourites 🤭

[@a.c.4732]

I think you mean The Rumpo Kid ! 😉

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre yes ,all of those were vital can't members and of course, not forgetting Charles Hawtrey , Joan Sims and of course Barbara Windsor, who probably brought out the best of Sid. My personal favourite was Camping, though the ending could have been better for me

[@martinfiedler4317]

@@lfcmonkeyyyman6229 They were all such a colorful and diverse group. Like anyone, I have my personal favorites. The movies were enriched and made truly great by every single one of them!

[@marcse7en]

Sid James, and his "lived-in" face, was a total legend! ... What a "Carry On" his life was! 🤣 EDIT: I'm 61, and it's a little scary to think you can be here one minute, and gone the next?

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He certainly did! and he had a truly interesting life! I also totally agree - it's very sobering to know how quickly things can change - I know many people who are into philosophy carry around a 'momento mori' token - it sounds a bit depressing but actually it's very important to remember that we wont always be here - and to make the most of the present moment xx thank you so much for watching xx it's very appreciated xx

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

I’m Australian and I grew up watching the Carry On films and Bless This House. I was only a baby when Sid passed but even still seeing him on screen was a part of my childhood. I feel he always played himself to a degree, it’s like they wrote the parts with Sid in mind and based the characters on him. I loved his cheeky smile and twinkle in his eyes. He was like a mischievous kid who got away with his dirty old man shtick because he was so charming and funny. One of the true greats of British film and television and there will never be another one quite like Sid.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes I agree! He was very distinctive and unique - a great comedy actor! ❤️ and definitely part of my childhood too - also spent part in London and part in Australia too!

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I your channel btw. You cover some really interesting subjects and people and I really enjoy watching.

[@djdoolittle1315]

I’m American and I love Harry and Megan

[@fredjones4820]

@@djdoolittle1315 what for comic relief, the poor rich victims?

[@fredjones4820]

You are probably about my age and I grew up with Bless this house, George and Mildred and a few other spin off plus the Carry on films. I want to watch up the jungle now because the number 6 is good.

[@sandrapower3250]

Rest in peace sid still watch the carry ons from lreland

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was brilliant ❤️❤️❤️

[@HenryRaeburn367]

62 years old may seem young but Sid james seemed to have lived 4 lifetimes I lost count of how many marriages how many affairs countless films worked endlessly its no wonder his heart gave up and all with a face only a mother could love its a true saying you'll have more success with women if you can make them laugh

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤭 yes he certainly had charisma ❤️

[@abbey-marieslatter9021]

My parents actually knew Sid James and most of the carry on crew. The carry on films, for the most part, was filmed in pinewood studios not far from Uxbrigde. I remember the story my birth father told me about Sid James. My birth father was a mechanic, and Sid's vehicle had broken down. My birth father at the time didn't know who Sid was. When he arrived at Sid's home. My birth father was greeted with gun fire. Sid James was apparently on the roof shooting at crows. That's how they met. My parents actually took me and my brother to his house. I was too young to remember where about it was in London. All I do remember is that the front doors of these homes opened up right onto the street. Sid, of course, was long gone by that time. For some reason, both my parents knew and had a lot of friends who were actors and actresses. Sid James was merely 1 of many that they knew. I remember what my mum said about people like Sid James. In those days, people became actors not for fame and glory (well, most of them) but as a job to support themselves and their families. The most famous person my parents met was Cliff Richard. With Cliff it was actually my mum that met him and not my birth father. But when it comes to Sid James I know that my parents always thought of him highly. I think that they had migrated out to Australia when Sid passed away. Because I reckon if they were over there, they probably would have attended to his funeral. RIP Sid James.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely memories! Did they meet Diana Dors? She's a particularly favourite of mine and I love hearing about her from people that knew her or met her! Thank you for watching the video! It's much appreciated xxxxx

[@abbey-marieslatter9021]

@BeautifulBadandBizarre I wouldn't put it past it. They probably did. I know that my poor birth father had a close encounter with Vincent Price. And there's a Dracula film out there somewhere. That there's in the footage is lights across the lake and that'll be my birth father and his friend. They were fishing in black Lake, which is apparently a part of pinewood studios. But Diana Dores, I'm not so sure. But no doubt they had some running with her. The worst people my family had an encounter with were the infamous Cray twins. But that was my grandfather. But so did Barbara Windsor. I only learnt about that recently. I can tell you the story about Vincent Prince if you like, it's extremely funny.

[@shaunmurphy9438]

I used to be his paper boy when I was 13 / 14 years old. A very nice fella. pS and I caught his missus sunbathing topless. A very red faced paper boy then

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣 that’s brilliant thank you xxxx

[@simonmaverick9201]

Sid was known for his cheeky, dirty laugh. Sid so desperately wanted to be loved and was always looking for reassurance.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - Sid James had a charisma that was undeniable. His cheeky laugh and desire for reassurance added a complexity to personality, making him both endearing and relatable. Thanks for highlighting these aspects of his character! xxxx

[@NewFalconerRecords]

When I was young I always looked at Sid and imagined that he would've reeked of nicotine and booze, yet everything I've read since has said that he was impeccably groomed and always wore the very best cologne. The fact that he got together with Barbara Windsor when he was 54 and she was 30 says something I suppose. There is nothing not to love about Sid James in all his eras, from Hancock, the Carry Ons and Bless This House and beyond. Thanks for reminding me about this man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It’s funny you should say that!!! I recently had a similar discussion with a friend - yes I have heard that Sid always took care of his personal grooming - thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video! ❤️

[@davec1704]

i got to meet Sid James on the day he past away April 26, 1976.me and my friends were gong to watch the football ,on the way past the stage door of the Empire just as Sid was pulling up in a chauffeur driven rolls royce ,hi sid we all said, hi lads he answered back ,we were all star struck as he was such a big star at the time,still remember that day as if it was yesterday.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for sharing that memory! I would have been star struck too!

[@tracymcardle1236]

Never watched any of the carry on films, hate them but liked Sid James he was very funny😅

[@rangerwhite5165]

Sadly, these characters/legends etc, no longer exist due to political correctness.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Unfortunately I have to agree with you - it’s such s shame x

[@Sol-Cutta]

In 33 yrs of acting sid racked up 457 radio, TV n film appearances.

[@toeslayer]

I was christened Sydney and grew to hate the name. Then I saw Sid James and I didn't feel so bad.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I love the name Sydney! x and Sid too! x

[@ashtree8898]

I am really enjoying your channel which I discovered quite recently. I know someone who gave Sid a lift home from Pinewood Studios. He said Sid seemed a great chap. You must get a lot of suggestions of people to do. Can I add Richard Wattis to the list please? Many thanks for all the videos.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

This is so lovely! Thank you for your comment it’s made my day! I adore Richard Wattis - he is most definitely on my list - he crosses paths with so many others that I love! Part if the reason I enjoy making the videos is because so many of them connect! Thank you for watching!

[@evevening7995]

Thank you for the story of Sid's life, I think he was a great actor, I hope people don't put him down because of his love of women, I loved him in the Carry on films and some of his other films Thanks SID ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I believe Sid genuinely adored women! I think he was particularly passionate about Barbara Windsor but loved Valerie too! Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques said that he was a total champion for women’s rights!

[@bottletree33]

Very well put together. I had to laugh at your comment that others say he was an advocate for women’s rights. Yeah like chickens are welcome at the local fox club.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zeddeka]

It was his abuse of women that people dislike him for. He was a deeply unpleasant, violent man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Really? Do you have any newspaper articles, books, interview/documentary links etc where I can read about this please?

[@karenclare4241]

Couldn’t watch carry on if sid wasn’t in it

[@teeteringonthebrink.305]

1976 is memorable for me for two reasons - first, the long summer that we all enjoyed throughout the U.K. and secondly, it was the year I started work. My final day of school was on Friday, 9th April and I started my first job the very next day, Saturday, 10th April. Sid James was the first celebrity death to occur just two weeks into my working life. All of which is completely unimportant information to anyone reading this except for yours truly. Sid James was a legend. R.I.P. Sid and thanks for all the laughter.

[@trevorsell4598]

He was a fantastic actor with his infectious laugh and cheeky getting away with it. I loved him in the Carry On films and Bless this House. They were shown on telly here in Australia when I was a little bloke.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your comment and for watching.

[@cosmicdebris42]

Loved Sid James, Loved the Carry on Films, Loved Your Commentry and how much you fitted into such a short time. Could have watched this all night. I'm sure there is enough material about Sid, to keep me amused for a long time. Bit Sad that such a few cast members went to Sids funeral. Subbed from Aberdeen.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment, watching and for subscribing! It’s very much appreciated! It is always difficult to edit the videos - I could talk about Sid for days 🤭 I agree it’s very sad that many of the cast members of the Carry Ons didn’t attend Sid’s funeral I agree xxxx

[@gravyboat2370]

Har har har that laugh was his catch phrase. I still use it myself in certain situations 😂

[@Han-bn4sf]

I loved his chuckle and loved his chemistry that didn’t need acting it was real with Barbara!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Absolutely 🤭 ❤️❤️🌹

[@jasoncheriton1836]

I was an undertaker for many years! Golders Green Crematorium was my local. The first Crematorium in England (1936). Has had very many celebrities pass through its doors. Dead and alive. Driving home one day I found myself travelling south on the Gunnersbury Avenue. Caught in very slow moving traffic I glanced to my left. 35 Gunnersbury Ave with a blue plaque to Sydney James 1913 - 1976. You have a great way of presenting and editing your work. I've only watched a few of your programs. They've been concisely yet generously presented. Well done!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your comment - and for watching! It must have been strange when you worked with a celebrity that had passed - because you don’t know them at all but if it was someone you loved to watch - it’s like you do know them and they are part of your life! Mixed emotions I should imagine! I was hoping to go and see the plaque - but I just couldn’t get there in the day I had hoped! I believe someone stole the first one and they had to move it out of reach!

[@Liz66bee]

I remember when Sid James died, I was ten and quite upset at the time! I grew up with the Carry on films, Sid & Babs were always my favourites, although of course all the cast were wonderful. He really was a great - there will never be another Sid James, great bio you've done, so much I didn't know - thank you 🙂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching.

[@Rick-ve5lx]

Sid played a Chief Petty Officer (Royal Navy) in “The Silent Enemy” in which he trained frogmen to battle their Italian opponents in WW2. He was well cast as a tough disciplinarian.

[@donnablackman3954]

The carry on films are timeless and iconic ❤️

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They are! ❤️

[@lamf4846]

And now have warnings for snowflakes before that start.

[@Ampex196]

The stage manager at the Sunderland Empire in 1976 was Melvyn James ('James' being Mel's real surname). I can confirm that your account is largely correct. I never met the man but know people who did. Sid was very highly respected and loved by everyone. Indeed, so was Hattie Jacques. Both sadly missed.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching! I wonder if the dressing room is still there or if it has been renovated or reconfigured? ❤️

[@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE]

Surprised that Ronnie Knight hadn't had someone "have a word" with Sid for messing around with his wife.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Well yes! Indeed! 🤭

[@GraveVisitations]

Love the carry on films. Remember watching them with my dad growing up. Rip sid 💐🙏

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes they were brilliant! I thoroughly enjoy watching them even now ❤️

[@neildelaney5199]

Sid was a very talented man a super dancer, and played a very good surly type in some of his early films,,, is there a story as to why only a couple of the carry on team turned up at his funeral?, Great tribute once again thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

No I don’t know! I went through newspaper cuttings and saw the article about the funeral - it said they were too upset but I’m not entirely convinced about that - I know Kenneth Williams had issues with Sid - but other than that I really don’t know x

[@neildelaney5199]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre It is rather odd, considering all his co stars were still alive at the time,,we shall never know! perhaps there was some who were jealous? as we said in another of your wonderful films, funny people are not always happy people,many thanks, look forward to the next little gem.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I completely agree! We sometimes overlook the fact that they had egos - we tend to think of some of our favourite stars as being perfect and beyond human! I have to admit I was intrigued too and little alarm bells rang when I read that - and I did start wondering! ❤️

[@rosemaryfranzese317]

It seems sad to me that Sid is remembered more for the Carry On films than for this earlier film work. He was a very fine actor who could do drama as easily as comedy

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes I totally agree! I love the Carry Ons but he was great in other films to and from what I’ve heard and read in stage x

[@marccherry7409]

Excellent dramatic performance in The House Across the Lake an underrated film

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I don’t recall seeing that! Will have to take a look! ❤️ thank you!

[@donnahetherington3170]

They don't show all the good films now for some reason

[@shoutinghorse]

I once heard a story about Sid James' affair with Babs Windsor. She was still married to Ronnie Knight who warned Sid to stay away from her. The affair continued and a few weeks later, Sid came home to his flat to find that all the furniture had been rearranged, nothing broken and the flat was left clean and tidy but everything was in a different place. It was a warning that Sid and Babs took seriously and their relationship cooled until after her divorce from Knight.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ohhhh 🤭 I can imagine that would have been a strange experience!!! Barbara didn’t divorce Ronnie until 1985 - I think they both had other love interests! ❤

[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Wow, has he always looked 60yrs old? Gotta love him !

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I’d say so 🤭 as far as I can remember - although I have seen a couple of photos of Sid when he was young about 20 and he was rather nice looking!

[@straingedays]

Even though I was born in '77, we were told of the tragic final appearance of Sid James by our parents and grandparents. Carry On movies played almost weekly, they made young and old of three generations laugh no matter how many times we'd all seen them. Bless This House aired here well into the 1990's. Thank you Sid., your presence still brightens the lives of so many of us to this day.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your lovely comment ❤️❤️❤️

[@darranweston9425]

Sunderland Empire is only 19 miles from where I live. An absolute Legend

[@Inkslinger123]

Ryhope about the same mate

[@Calvin23]

Carry on films were part of my childhood. I always felt Sid was my soulmate growing up 😂😂😂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤭 I loved Sid so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Calvin23]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I think me and Sid even have the same laugh 🤣 I need to go back and watch all the Carry On films

[@stewartwebb5699]

What a life! He must still have children and grandchildren everywhere! Such a talent .Thank you so much as usual!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤭 oh yes! Thank you so much for your comment Stewart and for watching!!! Xx

[@justice528]

He worked had played hard as my farther did . My father liked the women the drink gambling he along died at 62 . He was his own worst enemy but he came from an age where many men were just like him and sid.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh yes! I can think of quite a few people I knew growing up in London that were quite similar to Sid!

[@peterbadman6668]

Now sid is with babs having their own carry on in heaven . Another great researched video well done!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I hope so! I adore Babs! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tedrobinson372]

Does anyone else find it funny Sid James was born on Hancock Street?

[@tonyoconnor6784]

Enjoyed that, thankyou kindly 🇮🇪💚🇨🇮

[@tommytaylor4139]

Yet another fantastic piece that was really well covered 👍👍, a great watch and listen, I maybe still clinging onto my 40's (just) but I loved the Carry On Movies and esp Sid James, he made me laugh out loud, was he sexist and non pc?, Yes!!, and that's why I loved the guy...I genuinely didn't realise how many movies he'd featured in, a really illustrious career and it sounds like a workaholic with it. Legend and icon get banded around all the time, but he really was a legend 👍, Thankyou for uploading this.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your wonderful comment and for watching.

[@ianbarnett4511]

If you say to someone do you like the carry on films. They usually say oh like Sid James. That's how Good he was. Barney Glasgow 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It's true! xxxx

[@martinwarner1178]

I have learned, in my many years, never trust anyone, or anything that changes it's name. Peace be unto you.

[@mickpowell8503]

Sid was brilliant, the Rumpo Kid, classic. Thanks for putting this together.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@djm9937]

Again, what a lovely well thought out video of a much loved character. I shall enjoy watching many more..Thankyou :)

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video xx

[@SpikeXtreme]

I remember an interview with Sid and he said 'I'm not a funny person,it's the script writers who make me funny' ..i don't think he gave himself enough credit.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes I saw that too! I think just Sid’s laugh was enough to set me off 🤭❤️ I think you’re right x

[@Wornout1]

As I came out of my mum the first remark was SID JAMES.😂

[@alanmurphy8137]

What a guy was sid James, was a ladies man but great actor, loved him in bless this house and the carry on films, loved his cheeky but dirty laugh. Rip mate.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh yes! Sid loved the ladies 🤭 he was a great comedy actor - he was also always very appreciative of the writers - which was nice! ❤️

[@andywright3450]

Hey luv am a massive massive fan of Sid James got all of the dvds he was in my fav citizens James bless this house sadly missed by many fans god bless him ♥️💯

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much x He always reminds me of my granddad. - it his voice! I love him! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobWhittlestone]

Thank you for making this video. I enjoyed his performances in the many films I saw as a child and teenager. Now living abroad, it's nice to be reminded of his talent and the laughter he brought to us. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching! When I hear Sid’s voice it reminds me of London way back in the day growing up ❤

[@paullancaster7066]

​@@BeautifulBadandBizarregreat video, but .... Could you just slow down a little with your delivery as it's difficult to take in all if the dates and names. Thank you for keeping this great comedy actor's name alive. 👍👍👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤣 I do try but the problem is I want to get as much info in as possible in a short amount of time - I either leave out loads of information that I consider relevant or I have a video that goes on for an hour or more 😬 the struggle is real 😂🤭

[@paullancaster7066]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Ok.....I see your point, but you could slow down to HALF pace and it would still be only 20min. lol. Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣 I’ll try! ❤️

[@Dia_7hom]

I love your videos so much, you pack them full of information 😊 I’m curious tho, do you know the reason behind the fact that barely any of his fellow carry on stars attended his funeral?

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! Officially it was hat they were ‘too upset’ but I’m not sure - I know Kenneth Williams had issues with Sid - I’m not sure about the others xxxxx

[@None-zc5vg]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre There couldn't have many people that Williams didn't have issues with.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

This is so true 🤭

[@Dia_7hom]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre too upset? I have worked in a funeral home for over 30 years now and I rarely get someone who is too upset to pay their last respects… For people who find death confronting I suggest they at least stand on the road where the hearse will be heading and emphasise that they don’t even have to look at the coffin, a bowed head to avoid looking at the reality of their loved ones fate can also look like their head is bowed out of respect/reverence. People find that an acceptable compromise so even if they had been ‘too upset’ they could have shown their faces in one way or another. Watching all the documentaries and reading a few autobiographies about the Carry On ‘family’ - as a massive life long fan of the Carry On films - it seems that a lot of people, particularly Joan Sims didn’t like Sid’s extra marital dalliance with Babs, so that might explain their noticeable absence 🤷🏻‍♀️ Babs on the other hand went from being a shameless social climber to a much loved actress and all her bed hopping was forgotten about. Very odd I think! Edit… Typo

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes! I can only go by what I read in the newspaper and they were the exact words! I was unconvinced when I read it - and of course have an opinion on that - but it would just be a guess - I think Joan Sims said some really nice things about Sid after he died and to be fair she absolutely adored Hattie but just couldn’t go to the funeral - she stayed home and got blinding drink instead apparently - I did wonder if it was because they were friends of Barbara who I assumed didn’t go for obvious reasons - it’s very interesting and intriguing! Thank you for your comment! And for watching ❤️

[@martinmullen71]

I absolutely adored Sid James and his acting roles, thank you very much for this video.l used to sit there watching the carry on films with my mum and dad, in fits of laughter.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching ❤️ they bring back happy memories for me too! X

[@carolinerowles5951]

I've loved Carry On's since I was a kid, I'm 42 now, to me Sid, Babs & Kenneth are the epitome of the series. I use to love watching them on the telly on a weekend afternoon. My young self thought they were extremely adult & salacious lol! Great little documentary on the legend 👏👏👏

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I remember watching when some of them had their first showing 🤭🤭 they’ve always been a favourite - something to watch when you need a bit of a lift especially! 🤣 thank you so much for your comment and for watching! It’s very appreciated xxx

[@chucky2316]

Me also 🤣 turned 42 on September the 1st I love all the carry on team.

[@gerryd7027]

An amazing actor and effortlessly funny guy, and showed you don't have to look like Cary Grant to win over the ladies. I think Sid was truly happy when he met babs. Really good video Shar. 😎❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you Gerry! It’s definitely not about the looks - much more about the laughs - Diana Dors said she couldn’t resist a comedian 🤣 xxxx

[@fus149hammer5]

There is the old rubbish put out by women that says that what really attracts a woman to a man is that he has a sense of humour and can make her laugh. So... A woman goes into a bar and there's only two men in there. George Clooney and Tommy Cooper. Who does she leave with? Answers on a postcard to.......

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Honest truth? Tommy Cooper EVERY TIME! 🤭

[@susansherlock6934]

@@fus149hammer5 neither...

[@4418CARLOU]

@@fus149hammer5 The one with the most money.

[@scottscott232]

Absolutely fantastic continuity in the story. Great narration. I grew up watching the carry on films, and loved all the characters.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you! Yes I did too - loved them! ❤️

[@garydiamond8124]

It’s very rewarding to listen the hard work and research you put in to these people I grew up with and have been etched in my memory and to learn more about these actors 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching.

[@johnnorth1961]

I'm from Ireland and enjoyed Sid James in the many films + Bless This House, great actor/comedian 👍🇮🇪

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was brilliant I agree - great entertainment ❤️

[@johndean4765]

John North bless this house was not convincing as his screen daughters did not remotely look like him.Personally I think it's overrated.

[@LordHeath1972]

Very well researched, documented and presented. Good narration and a decent little documentary. Not too long, not too short. Personal favourite non-Carry On Sid film would have to be The Big Job (1965).

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much and thank you for watching! That’s such a brilliant film too! With an awesome cast ❤️❤️❤️

[@letthetruthbeknown]

Loved him with Tony Hancock and Bill Kerr - got all the known recordings of Hancock's Half Hour both radio and tv.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s amazing!!!! I listen on Spotify to Tony Hancock! ❤️❤️❤️

[@markhayward7400]

Sid James was a prolific actor and one with surprising range. He was a lot more than 'Carry On Sid' (though even there he showed his acting chops, notably as the Rumpo Kid in 'Carry On Cowboy'). He was capable of fine dramatic performances and was even a film song and dance man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I absolutely agree - I've seen him in many films that I've not even expected him to be in and it's really surprised me in the past just how good he was at a variety of roles! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching xx

[@markhayward7400]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre My pleasure ! I really enjoyed what you had to say about Sid James.

[@deanedge5988]

Great content well researched, informative, unopinionated, unpretentious and delivered with a very English chuckle in the voice - keep on!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤭 thank you so very much!!!!! I really appreciate your comment! ❤️❤️🌹

[@helenagackowska8398]

Really like your channel :) I'm 32 but grew up on Carry On's and old comedies like Steptoe and Son. These vids are an easy watch tnx! :)

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you like them! Thank you so very much for watching - it's greatly appreciated! xx

[@helenagackowska8398]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I can't wait to go and see Harry h Corbetts grave!

[@timwebb8780]

Always look forward to your latest video. You have many people who try to do similar reports.but you are far superior with your very professional approach. Loved it......

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ah!!! Thank you Tim you’ve made my day! I really appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@markfarmer1815]

The pub sign for The black horse pub in Iver, Buckinghamshire, has a characterture of sid sat astride said black horse, not far from pinewood Studios. Thanks for the happy memories sid, sleep well.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I didn’t know that! Thank you for the info! ❤❤❤ and thank you for watching xxx

[@stevenreid1796]

Gosh he was the best especially in the Carry on movies ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was such a big part of the Carry Ons! Xx

[@therealslimshady4555]

Sid had a face that would hold a months rain water 💧 😳

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣🤣🤭

[@MichealSeaghdha]

That was really interesting and you did incredibly well to compress so much information into such a short video. I believe Sid's contract with the Carry On films was unique amongst the actors in that he benefitted to an extent from repeat fees. It's generally well known that everyone else was paid badly by the producers. I once read an article by Margaret Nolan who said that Peter Rogers and Gerald Thomas did nothing to help Charles Hawtrey, for example, when he experienced financial hardship. Possibly there was some resentment towards Sid for similarly not sharing, but as you say, professional and personal jealousy comes into it too. Sid was the only performer to appear in every single one of the radio Hancocks and personally I think the comic timing of both, as well as many of the scripts, was far better to listen to than watch. I don't think Hancock ever truly acknowledged the contributions of James, Williams or Hattie Jacques and Bill Kerr rightly pointed out that the programs went up a notch when Hattie arrived. Anyway, thanks again for the video and especially the Liz Fraser inserts. She never looked better on screen than in 'Double Bunk' and I've watched that and waited for her arrival many times.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes!!!! I read that Joan Sims fell on hard times financially too and Liz tried to help her get help from them as well! But nothing! I don’t have all the facts at hand this morning but I also believe the women were paid considerably less than the men - and Joan said they did it because they all enjoyed being together. Hancock I think had major ego and insecurity issues - I think initially Sid was a vehicle for Tony to shine - and then he started to see him as competition - it hurt Sid horribly when the break came. Liz was amazing - she struggled through many tragic events in her life but was such a trooper!!!

[@Isleofskye]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre That was excellent. Thank You. I am sure you are right about Tony's attitude towards Sid as I have seen it all my 68-year-old London life. Some people like and tolerate you providing you are subordinate t them in their Professional or Business way but the moment you seem to be doing equally well then, suddenly,their insecurity surfaces.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes! That’s how I see it - I think to be in that particular business as well isn’t easy - you’re only as good as your last laugh - and I think Sid was taking a large portion of those laughs!

[@fus149hammer5]

You've excelled yourself with this one the amount of detail is amazing. I've read the biography on Sid and yes his personal life in South Africa is rather confusing. Believe it or not but as a young man Sid was quite handsome. It seems the craggy face was a genetic quirk in the Solomon male line. Get to around 30 and they started developing the look Sid was famous for. The early pics of him show a smooth skinned young man with expressive eyes. Another reason he got out of South Africa was his womanising. As a ladies hairdresser he had access to all the crumpet in town married or not. He had the gift of the gab and as a result a lot of fathers and husbands were after his blood. When Sid died I was 15. I remember celebrity deaths before that like Hancock and Jim Clark the racing driver but they were remote just someone on the news. Sid was on telly, the pictures, everywhere. At school we tried to copy his laugh and we loved him. His death hit me as it did many. I cared that he was gone Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond Sid Fiddler Sidney Abbott, Sir Rodney Ffing ( two F's) was dead. There's only one Sid and there's been no one like him since or who could ever replace him. Hancock Street???? It just had to be didn't it? Cheers 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Absolutely everything you said!!!! He was certainly a personality - and yep ladies by the truck load 🤭 I’d agree from the few pics I’ve seen of him very young he was handsome - I think he had severe acne which gave him his lovely craggy face! He’d break out with nerves and stress. I remember when he died too - it was heartbreaking because he did feel like someone you knew ❤️❤️🌹

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Such a different time's!!

[@daveherbert6215]

I must relate a tale about Sid James, I can't cite it's authenticity unfortunately. While in a cab Sid had a conversation with the cab driver, the driver made a racist comment so Sid got out and punched the driver. I wonder how much being Jewish in apartheid era SA played on Sid's mind. You missed out on Sid being a pro boxer in SA, that said I learnt a lot about Sid's early life. Well done.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ah thank you! That’s an interesting story! Thank you for sharing it x I didn’t mention the boxing because it was a bit of a myth - Sud doing a bit of stretching the truth! Apparently he wasn’t a professional boxer - but he would get into fights! More like bar room brawls - he never wore boxing gloves - according to his biographer ❤

[@charlesmartella]

I'm only 55 but I remember him when I was kid in Bless this house. I don't know why but I just liked watching him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I loved watching Bless This House too! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching xx

[@ChrisSmith-pb4yx]

A Carry-On movie on a friday evening at the start of a half-term holiday - bliss.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Absolutely! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesthompson316]

He certainly had a face for stage and scree, and that laugh 😂 what a legend..your much missed Sydney 💙

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He did 🤣❤️ x thank you for watching x

[@TheHeinrichSymposium]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Yes, Sid was indeed drop dead handsome and many a young shiksa was swept off her feet. Sid harvested them in their droves with his earthly charm.

[@vivienne3560]

Great site just subbed

[@stoobydootoo4098]

A face for radio, more like!

[@Finglesham]

Fascinating to see the detail , although I and a rough idea of his background. Amazing how some men attract women. That is life but one wife is sufficient for me - 50 years and counting- but then again, I am not funny and am an accountant.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤣 I love that! Well you’ve made me laugh out loud ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations on 50yrs! That’s wonderful 🥰🥰

[@michaelwood9389]

I wonder why hardly any of the carry on gang did not attend sids funeral?🤔

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I don’t know! But I am Intrigued - the newspaper article from the time said they were ‘too upset’ but I don’t feel confident about that! Could be something to do with Barbara Windsor but I’m not sure x

[@tarquin4592]

Putting the Carry On Films to one side, Sid James was in a whole host of British films after the Second world war. I used to think that John Le Mesurier and Sam Kydd were the British actors who appeared in more films than anyone else around that period, but they were probably not as regular as Sid was. The number 1 actor appearance wise was surprisingly, Christopher Lee.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh yes! I think Sam Kidd in particular was a truly prolific actor - he is in so many films where he is uncredited too - they were incredibly hard workers back then! Xx

[@jeffmakor7135]

Phew! That is a truly superb run through of his timeliness. More importantly, from what is known, it's an honest overview of Solly. It must have been hard to compose a love letter to such a rough diamond, but this was yours and I think you have done an amazing job. Sid x Ps I'm sad much of the carry on team didn't attend his funeral. Whatever their misgivings and judgments were about him, he helped make those films and their careers bigger than ever. He deserved better.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thanks as ever Sid!!! ❤❤❤ Yes Mr James had a complicated life - names… places…. love life - it was all a lot to unravel - and so many different versions! I thought it was sad to that not many of his Carry On colleagues attended his funeral - I don’t know why - I could make some guesses for a couple of them - but not all of them. The truth is too that while Sid had his faults - they all did - we all do - it’s called being human! Thank you for watching! ❤❤❤

[@jeffmakor7135]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre when I think of those golden years of British cinema, his name always comes up. He was so successful. The nation adored him. I'm sure that, along with his personal lifestyle, irked some of the cast who wanted more limelight. I understand they all had issues with others, especially the creators, whom they felt ripped them off. Jack Douglas once told me that. He was sore that royalties never came when the movies were shown on TV, year after year. In the end, it was a paying job and they didn't need to take that gig. They did because, as much as it wasn't Macbeth, it was good honest work and the nation loved each film. The more we dig, the nastier it gets. Thanks again, Shar. You're doing great work, as always. Love, as always. "Sid"

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh my goodness!!! You got to speak to Jack Douglas!!? How envious am I!!! 🤩 that’s amazing! I agree - Sid was very much loved by the viewing public - of course he wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I don’t remember anyone not loving him back then!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronescott3456]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre sent Hu

[@stoobydootoo4098]

Sir Sidney Rough-Diamond, to you!😃