The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life

Please join me in this video, The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life.
George Cole was a prolific film actor and an established television legend - so deeply ensconced in the character he brought to life that even I think of George Cole as Arthur Daley before I correct myself and remember what a truly magnificent actor George Cole was, long before Arthur Daley in Minder made an appearance on our television screens!
It is incredible how different George Cole was from the character he inhabited for fifteen years and beyond, as everyone that watched Minder and even those that didn’t know Arthur Daley the dodgy businessman, used car salesman - self-proclaimed entrepreneur - dishonest, shifty, and cowardly! George Cole had none of those traits - he was loved by everyone who worked with him and enjoyed nothing more than being with his family and friends, and doing the Times crossword!
George Cole began his acting career at the age of fourteen under the supervision and guidance of one of the country’s most applauded actors - who took him into his home at the age of fourteen - their friendship was sealed and George Cole would eventually buy the house next door to his mentor and live there for seventy years!
George Cole was cremated at Reading Crematorium in Berkshire, but his final resting place is unknown - please join me as I bring flowers and find a peaceful place to lay them as we remember the brilliant, fascinating life of an iconic actor who gave us so much pleasure on film, television, stage, and radio over the years.
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I do my best to respond to all comments but it can take a bit of time - so thank you in advance for your patience! If you are interested in reading more about the amazing George Cole I can thoroughly recommend his autobiography:
‘My Autobiography - George Cole - The World Was My Lobster’ with Bryan Hawkins.
Published by John Blake Publishing 2013 and available online from the usual second-hand booksellers - I'm not sponsored or affiliated - recommendations are my own opinions.
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[@vimtocrazy739]

What a lovely man .Genius of an actor. The real Del Boy . What a double act with Dennis Waterman .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree! He worked so well with Dennis and it’s so lovely that they remained such good friends ❤

[@Ecthaelyon]

Well said! Absolutely.

[@ralphhardie7492]

Great thanks 💯 Delightful and heartbreaking A wonderful life I've been a fan since I was wee. I still am. Thanks George 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stephenbooth5929]

I'll never forget "her indoors".

[@richardpeddie2060]

George was a great actor and mentored by one of The Greats, Alistair Sim

[@kwd3109]

As an American growing up in the 1960s, I only knew of George Cole from two black and white films, Scrooge and Morning Departure but from just those two movies I could tell he was an excellent actor. I had no idea he had such a prolific career in Britain and I'm glad he did. Cole had a genuine charisma about him that came across on screen making him instantly likable. You really do this remarkable man justice in your video.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! It's incredible how George Cole's talent could shine through even across continents and decades. His genuine charisma and undeniable skill truly made him a standout performer. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning more about his remarkable career through the video. He certainly left his mark on British entertainment, and it's a privilege to celebrate his legacy. Thank you for watching the video! xxxx

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Awwww George Edward Cole I absolutely love him. "Our Arfur" He brought so much happiness and joy to my life. And yes I heard Alistair Simms took George in. St Trinians has Flash Harry a Cockney Spiv hahaha wonderful. And then 'Minder' It was amazing and magical. It is so lovely that George and Dennis remained good friends throughout. I miss them immensely. Thankfully these incredible legends have left so many memories with lots of irreplaceable footage. Dennis Waterman said he and George had the time of their lives in Minder ❤😊❤😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was such an icon! A brilliant actor and by all accounts of everyone that knew him - one of the nicest people you could wish to meet! Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤❤❤

[@ronaldyardley8965]

Still Watching Minder Repeats, George Cole and Dennis Waterman..So Funny And Brilliant!.. 😁

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They are so watchable!!! They’ve certainly stood the test of time ❤️

[@stephenchecksfield632]

Beautiful tribute to the late George Cole such an amazing iconic actor from the part he played in Scrooge to the portrayal of Flash Harry in the St Trinian's movies and latterly the part of Arthur Daley alongside Dennis Waterman in Minder a programme that even to this day I still enjoy viewing he was such a iconic actor and character actor and off screen apparently by all accounts such a genuine approachable gentleman too may you Rest in peace George Cole 🕊️🕊️

[@maggieklara5884]

A real gentleman to not talk about his divorce . What a loving father.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I completely agree - it’s refreshing and dignified xx thank you for watching ❤️

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre That's true. Unlike his character Arthur Daley in 'Minder', George himself was always a very moral man in real life. He was not just highly respected for his greatl acting abilities, but was also loved and adored by both his fellow actors and the public alike. Unfortunately, they don't make them like him anymore.

[@darrinmcneill534]

He was a genius I just loved him ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree - absolutely loved him! xxxx

[@tundeosolake863]

Great actor from my childhood. Thanks….👍👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! xxxx

[@giogio4833]

Always loved George...Arthur Daley is just legendary

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Same here! Totally agree ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching xx

[@roberthoy5324]

Lots of lovely tributes to Arfur, and rightly so. Let's not forget her indoors...

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! ‘Er indoors will never be forgotten 🤭 xxx thank you for watching x

[@niv8880]

I often refer to her indoors as "her indoors", bless Arthur Daley (and George Cole) - classic and part of my early years.

[@sputumtube]

Absolutely wonderful documentary. I smiled all the way through. Thanks for posting.

[@terrygibbs1147]

A fitting tribute.Thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - thank you so much for watching! xx

[@charlottespurway912]

Rest in peace George cole you were a good Actor and lovely yellow flowers

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for watching ❤❤❤

[@heatherdowling317]

Just watched George Cole in “Firebug” . Ooo it was so entertaining I was glued to it so thanks for the heads up . From the ‘proper coppers’ to George being filmed on his bike and scooter in front of a picture played behind him I enjoyed every minute 👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I’m so happy you watched it and enjoyed it!!! I know Gideon may not be everyone’s cup of tea ☕️ lol but it’s definitely mine! My other absolute guilty pleasure is 🫣 Public Eye - with Alfred Burke - I’ve watched it more times than I can count! Or I should say not ‘it’ but the entire series 🤭 xxx

[@claudiojunior9618]

RIP Arthur. Thanks for the laughter 😄

[@nickp117]

Well done for this storey of Georges life. I had the pleasure of working on Minder for the first 52 episodes, George and Dennis were absolutely wonderful and totally professional, they knew what all the crew did and why, and were helpful where they could be. I think it did become the Arthur Daley show eventually, as when we started, the first episode shot was "Bounty Hunter" and it wasn't seen as a comedy, although of course it developed into one, probably due to Georges delivery of the fabulous Leon Griffith's scripts, plus George and Dennis's ad-libs. Crew rumour had it that Lee Montague was considered for the part of Arthur, if he had done it the show would of course been very different. Four very happy years of my career.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh my blooming goodness this is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for this interesting information and insight into Minder and George and Dennis! I’m over the moon to read this! It’s always such a thrill too when you hear such good things about people in film in TV etc that you grew up loving and admiring! What a fantastic job you had/have - how brilliant - I’m sure you have some treasured memories and great stories to tell!!! Thank you so very much for your comment! It’s exceedingly appreciated ❤️

[@JJONNYREPP]

The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 2222pm 28.8.23 so this burd is george cole's daughter or some such? cool... a funny one, this. i have only just recently watched minder.... as i consciously left it until later in life to view. an enjoyable show if that's worth anything? i first saw him in the obligatory christmas carol. a decent film.....anyone know why they used to film various segments of minder in rochdale?

[@geoffboxell9301]

@@JJONNYREPP Some of ot in Earlsfield (as were parts of The Sweeney). Very Near George's Tooting and Denis' Clapham..

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@geoffboxell9301 The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 1950pm 2.9.23 i aint well versed in london locales. i thought they proffered up a great deal of themselves with their character portrayals of arfur and tel.. i mean, i got the impression denis waterman was literally keen on the Fulham as well as Chelsea (when Fuham played away)... and the ad libbing seemed very much part and parcel of the irks of filming the show as opposed to genuine pissed offedness with one another... anyhow; other folks are well versed in minder lore. not so i. as i say, 5 years ago i had seen about one or two episodes. something for later in life, i felt... same with sweeney. other peoples' passions, y'see... so mournful and co passed me by...Dempsey and Makepeace? even that was left until later in life.... if you are creating these skits with a genuine passion for film and tv land... there' s mases of people to be covered. perhaps this is an off shoot of his nibs' jools london travels...?

[@bokhans]

It always makes me very happy to hear that popular actors are also terrific individuals! ❤️☺️

[@roxyhart222]

What an excellent show on a wonderful actor! Even though we didn't get to see "Minder" on this side of the Pond, George Cole still turned up in a number of Late Show Movies. Ever since I saw him as "Flash Harry" I followed his work. Thank you again for such a well-done tribute to an iconic actor!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words! George Cole truly left a remarkable legacy in the world of entertainment, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tribute. "Minder" may not have made its way to your side of the Pond, but it's wonderful to hear that you still had the opportunity to appreciate his talent through his other roles, such as "Flash Harry." His versatility and charisma made him a beloved figure in the industry, and it's heartwarming to know that his work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and thank you so much for watching the video! xxxx

[@roxyhart222]

Your channel is so well-balanced it is a joy to read! I love learning about my favorite British actors in such a pleasant, professional way! Carry on! 😊

[@richardsmedley2794]

Such a good example of a British star. Absolute diamond. I loved minder

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Definitely one of the very best! xx

[@Bulldozer2010]

All I can say is excellent.

[@spacebound1522]

Your videos really are in a league above other tribute channels. Your delivery is always fair and balanced, obviously well researched, and given with such care and compassion. The love of what you do really shines through in your videos!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

You've made my day! Thank you so much - and thank you for watching! I really do appreciate your comment ❤❤❤

[@pauldavies6037]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I second that lovely lady I am now a sub.

[@Maxley..]

This is utterly beautiful. I met, well, bumped into George in Maidenhead in I think the mid 90s. He was gracious, funny and so polite. And he had the classiest leather shoes I have ever seen. What a lovely man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s so lovely! I’m smiling at the shoes! Thank you so much for sharing that memory and thank you for watching the video ❤️

[@barefootcontessa3112]

George has always been one of my absolute favourite performers from the first time I saw him on screen in a St Trinians film.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Same for me! I think the first film I remember seeing him in was Scrooge! ❤ he was wonderful! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching ❤

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

O, l love George Cole Such a wonderful actor, especially as Arthur Daley. Thank you so much for this.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was brilliant!!! I agree ❤️ thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching xx

[@lindacharles6581]

Another great episode about a wonderful actor who gave us many hours of pleasure. Goodnight God bless George. ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Linda ❤ and thank you for watching! ❤

[@johnathanryan2117]

His death signals a passing of a man who despite being a superb actor in his own right, was one of the last surviving links to the world of Alec Guinness, Bernard Miles, John Mills , Kathleen Harrison et al, and in particular his mentor and lifelong freind Alaister Sim. Bot performances in 1951 A Christmas Carol and also Laughter in Paradise as well as the schoolboy spy film are classics that resonate down the decades. Brilliant and a gentleman of his time too. Lovely stuff.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Loving all those names! ❤️🥰 thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤️

[@mchapman1928]

“The Bells of Saint Trinians”. Loved those films.

[@paulqueripel3493]

There's still at least one alive from around the same time, Stanley Baxter. One film with Alastair Sim (a minor role), another with Wilfred Hyde-White and James Robertson Justice.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes! I think Stanley is 96 now! ❤️

[@johnparton2209]

George Cole played my favourite character ever Arthur Daly he was fantastic in minder which is my favourite t v program ever what a guy

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was brilliant I fully agree 🥰❤️❤️

[@babsreynolds2911]

Rip Dennis Waterman too what a great actor and what a double act they made ,miss you guys, we're lucky to have some wonderfull footage to remember George and Dennis aka Arthur and Terry were some special actors but more importantly special people &friends rip George(Arthur) & Dennis(Terry) you are very much missed 😢😭R.I.P💤

[@christopherdenniston9013]

R.l.P. George Cole, wonderful actor & character

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree George was wonderful! Thank you for watching xx

[@henrygingercat]

Many thanks for this - two of the best nights I ever had in the theatre starred George Cole. He was a brilliant actor and clearly a real gentleman.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

How wonderful that you saw him on stage! I would have loved that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquelinehabgood-painter8867]

An absolutely brilliantly presented, so well researched presentation.Thank you so much I'm glad you're back.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! ❤ I’ve really missed being here and I’m glad to be back! Xx

[@verykawashington.5539]

❤ every moment of this story. One of my best British actors. R.I.H.P George Cole 🕊🙏🏾🕊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching ❤️

[@glendaplant9032]

Thanks Shar💐 for reminding me how great an actor George Cole was❤️. To me though he will always be Arthur Daly. God Bless 🌹😘❤️🇬🇧

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching - I agree George was a wonderful Arthur Daley! ❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@Bulletguy07]

Until watching this I never knew George was adopted. I was also though my parents told me at an early age. Years later I traced my birth mother but felt exactly the same as George.....as far as I was concerned my adoptive parents were my parents. I always looked forward to watching episode of Minder....it's a timeless classic which still makes me laugh.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - that’s a wonderful tribute to your parents too - George absolutely adored his as well - it’s very heartwarming ❤ thank you for watching too ❤

[@petershorrock6128]

George Cole true legend never forgot 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I thoroughly agree!!!! ❤❤❤

[@petershorrock6128]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre thank you 💞

[@grandiebob2500]

Excellent in all respects. I’m v hard of hearing and your clarity of speech is all the more appreciated as a consequence.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much for your lovely comment! And for watching ❤️ it’s very appreciated!

[@markrice4808]

So nice to hear clear speaking! Also, it's not a robot voice--which is so insulting to an audience!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I do have problems with pronunciations sometimes 🤭 but I try my best ❤️

[@markrice4808]

@Beautiful Bad and Bizarre I would never know it! Your programs are a real treat for fans of these wonderful actors who worked so hard at their craft! They developed through taking parts wherever they could find them and learned how to make all facets of their performances interesting. We are still watching their shadows (albeit electronic ones now, rather than projected) and still applauding! We love your channel and the way you honor these performers!

[@SpeccyMan]

90 is a pretty good innings by any standard and what a life. Marvellous actor in every respect. No one can deny his greatness in the role of Arthur Daley but for me, personally, there are two roles that I much preferred him playing. I'm a big fan of the St. Trinian's films and he is Flash Harry to be sure. The other role is as the father of Madeline Smith's character in the 1970 Hammer Horror film The Vampire Lovers. I was actually aware of his history with the legendary Alastair Sim and I really must get around to reading his autobiography. So good of him to keep the most private part of his life private. So many "celebrities" could do with learning from that. There was nothing flash about George. A truly great actor and a decent bloke. He and Dennis are both missed. Thank you for another wonderful tribute video. Well researched and tastefully presented, as always.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Yes! I'm so glad he had a long and happy life I agree also that Flash Harry was brilliant and wasn't Ingrid Pitt in Vampire Lovers? She was amazing - sadly she she died young didn't she? I would so definitely recommend George's autobiography - it's worth reading! I agree regarding keeping his private life private - I think it must have been terribly painful for him - I very much respect his decision not to talk about it publicly but I did smile at your comment about 'celebrities' today it's so true!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video

[@SpeccyMan]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarreIndeed she was, and in so many other great horror films. Ingrid Pitt was a fabulous actress. She had that total presence thing going on. When she was on screen you couldn't take your eyes off her. Funny thing, but just last night I watched The Wicker Man (the original and best version) featuring her remarkable presence. She was made to play the role of Carmilla - the original vampire - long before Count Dracula. 😁 I just had to check. Ingrid Pitt died in 2010 at the age of 73. Her life story is pretty remarkable too.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much - I thought she was younger than that! She was such a beauty as well as being incredibly talented. I haven’t seen The Wicker Man! I do actually find the 60s and 70s horror films more watchable than todays offerings - although having said that - I pretty much feel that way about all film genres/entertainment! I can’t remember the last time I watched a ‘modern’ film - I think it might have been Legend 🤭

[@andrewhopkin8264]

Love George Cole amazing actor thx for the video rip George xx ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - thank you for watching xxxx

[@Ihfmpw8]

I used the watch The Minder too…..brilliant duo.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Minder was brilliant and I loved George as Arthur - and Dennis as Terry! xxxx

[@Tidybitz]

A lovely and very interesting video. I always liked George Cole and never missed Minder from when it first started. Thanks for posting.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! Same here! We watched Minder from day one - loved it ❤️

[@rogercook6360]

Wonderful !... Thank you for putting in so much time and effort doing the research for this excellent production. RIP Arthur !

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found the research valuable. George Cole's portrayal of Arthur was truly iconic, and he is greatly missed xxxx Thank you for watching the video! xxxx

[@brianmac.theoldfartgamer.409]

Lovely 1/2 hour. A Glass of Whiskey In Hand,Remembering the Great George Cole. Tremendous Research👍👍👍👍

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much for your lovely comment and for watching! It’s very much appreciated! ❤️

[@billybobroyale]

Thanks for the wonderful video.I love Minder and still watch the reruns and never tire of them.

[@mickharrison9004]

Amazing man and with minder alone made him legendary with Terry ,thanks George for the millions of laughs ,nothing or nobody came close to his special kind of comedy ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I have to agree with you Mick! I think George had so much character and I remember when all my friends were fainting over Dennis Waterman I was totally in love with George 🤭 he was brilliant! ❤ I hope your Sunday has been going well x

[@mickharrison9004]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre George was also very intelligent wasn't hard to see that in him ,and that's why he was so special and extremely quick witted ,just great memories from better times and yes thanks good day with family ,and after a while off I'm going back to work tomorrow,hope your weekends been nice and fun ❤️🌹

[@racheljames6824]

Great videos on all these amazing actors. Love George Cole. Hard working actor. Should have been Sir George Cole. ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - I agree!!! I love the thought of Sir George Cole! ❤️

[@petermcgarry4286]

Sweet voice of narrator/rix, lovely story about a lovely, lucky man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the narration and the story about George Cole. He truly was a remarkable individual, and it's so lovely to hear that you found the video to be a fitting tribute to him. Your appreciation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your support. Thank you so much for watching! xxxx

[@judewilliams9345]

Fantastic. Such an enduring character. Absolutely loved St Trinnians and Alistair Simms. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much - I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤

[@user-sz6gp8jh5b]

As an American Anglophile I hope I can find Minder DVDs to purchase.Great video, Thanks !

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Minder is definitely a classic British series that's worth checking out. You should be able to find Minder DVDs for online or in specialty stores. I think there may even be episodes on KZbin. It's a fantastic show filled with humour, drama, and memorable characters. Happy hunting, and thanks for watching! xxxx

[@brianwitton5061]

Definitely one of the greats.i watch minder every night and whe all the series have finished I start again.

[@keithireland6627]

Lovely story very well told thankyou🍀🍀👍🍀

[@Yogi22727]

Poor kid finding his adoption papers whilst looking for Christmas presents! But what a legend he became, the Great George Cole, thank you for an excellent detailed video, Yogi.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Yogi! It was quite a shock for him but he took it in his stride - he loved and adored his parents ❤️ he certainly was a legend! Xx

[@paulgilmartin9673]

My favourite actor of all time

[@jagmarc]

George Cole even played the part of an astronaut on the moon in 1969

[@ginnylorenz5265]

I love George Cole. This is a lovely presentation. Thank you so much. Love from a fan in San Diego, California.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Ginny! I love California - sending you lots of love from the U.K. ❤️

[@jrbs]

Never regarded as a film star, even though he was!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Absolutely - he was a great actor and film star! xxxx

[@HeatherLikesArt]

I found "The Firebug" episode of Gideon's Way. Oh his character is quite disturbing! but I felt empathy for him too. Fantastic acting from George Cole. I'm so glad you mentioned it. I had never watched Gideon's Way before. So I'm going through the other episodes. What a great programme. Thank you Shar for such a wonderful presentation and tribute to such a great actor and person. I remember George Cole as Flash Harry in St. Trinians and A Christmas Carol (scrooge) and other movies. I actually didn't watch Minder that much when it first aired, I may have watched one or two episodes but I was a young teenager back then and probably wasn't into it. I know my parents watched it though. I have found episodes on YT and am going to watch some out of respect for George Cole. I feel I will probably appreciate it a lot more now as an adult.

[@bernehalligan]

god bless him and thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - thank you for watching x

[@philgrossman660]

That was a pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Much appreciated! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@timp4417]

My friend walked down the aisle to the Minder theme tune. Every man's choice but not sure how he cleared that with the other half! 😂 And I can't think or George Cole without saying the name 'Terry' in a disapproving tone.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That must have been brilliant for all the guests! I’d have totally adored that!! It’s put a smile on my face just imagining it! 🤣🤣🤭

[@richardhaughton4303]

I didn’t stop smiling all through the video thank you so much 😊

[@cynical1952]

Excellent video and thank you. What a legend he was and in my eyes, still is. Flash Harry and Arthur Daley will live in many peoples memories forever and rightly so.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! I agree - George was a superb actor and the perfect Flash Harry and Arthur ❤

[@brian5154]

We got very close.When I was just born, my parents used to pass me to GC who was working behind the bar at an RAF station in NW London and there I would lay sleeping just behind the bar.

[@daveben3573]

Always loved Arthur in Minder and thought he was born for the part. Very enjoyable presentation about a brilliant and maybe slightly underrated British great. For me one of the very best.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Me too! As you can probably tell 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and watching the video - it’s very much appreciated! ❤️

[@norrie23]

Brilliant, I grew up with Minder and still watch it when I can. I do prefer it with George and Dennis though!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I will agree George and Dennis were for me the best too - although I think Gary gave a great performance and did a good job under the circumstances of having to follow Dennis Waterman! xx

[@melly9037]

The bells of st trinnians was some of my favourite childhood films altho before my time, I spent many a happy hour laughing my socks off 😊❤😊

[@Freedom2828]

Beautifully presented, amazing ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you think so! Thank you so much xxxx

[@alanspringett9233]

BBB, you have a wonderful skill to show the world your opinion of someone without any shallow appreciation or hero worship......I've watched and truly enjoyed many of your posts on many 'stars'......you show them in a grounded light, detailed and precise.......confident work...thanks.....

[@lorrainesheridan496]

Loved him. So much talent and How easy life could have gone the wrong way at the beginning. Gentleman not to have spoken about his divorce. Hope all his children came together at the end.

[@peterflynn6327]

Superb short documentary on one of England's great character Actor's.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! xxxx

[@peterflynn6327]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre You're welcome. Love your great short stories.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

My Wife Sue loved "MINDER" she even bought the DVD's !!!! Brilliant Memories of a By Gone Ara !!!!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your lovely comment! Minder was just SOOOOO good! ❤️❤️❤️

[@emmadenton9697]

Thank you Shar for another fantastic & well researched episode. I always loved George as flash Harry. He was a true legend & you've paid a lovely tribute to him. So caring that you always lay flowers ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much for your lovely comments! George was such a good actor - I think a lot of people only know about Arthur but he’d done so much - Flash Harry was just exceptional! 🤭 xx

[@emmadenton9697]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre yes he was. I think George & Alastair were perfectly cast.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were just perfect I agree! ❤

[@FTM211]

@@emmadenton9697 I immediately thought of them both in Scrooge - love that film!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It’s such a great film! I have to say I think it’s on a par with An Inspector Calls - I love that film too! ❤️

[@junelaw4162]

Excellent put together so nicely he was a great actor I loved minder they don’t make them like they used to be RIP ❤ George Cole you really were one of the best ❤️

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it x and I completely agree with you - sadly they don’t seem to make them like George anymore ❤

[@johnrees]

What a fantastic actor he was .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jameshenderson5385]

RIP George.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

♥🙏

[@patrickwoods254]

He shares my birthday although 1969, loved arthur Daley

[@thecelticdruid7707]

I absolutely loved him in Minder. Great video.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JosephSchmidtfan]

What a lovely tribute to George Cole. I still treasure his little cameo role as The Boy in Olivier’s Henry V (1944). His big line was to sit on the battlefield in Agincourt and say “Oh for an ale house in London!” in his best cockney accent. 😂😂😂

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

🤭 thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - it’s very much appreciated ❤️

[@Bob-fk5hc]

George cole was a brilliant actor an comeden and actor minder was top TV not like the rubbish on now and not for getting den 😢😢❤

[@trevorgilbert7284]

Great actor minder lives on forever

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree! ❤️❤️❤️

[@markshrimpton3138]

What a strange coincidence that you should feature the inimitable George Cole. Recently I’ve been enjoying old British black and white films and only last week watched Cottage To Let! I’m so glad you’re back and in cracking form with this biopic of George Cole.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh WOW! I love it when that happens!!! I haven’t watched Lady Godiva for a while (but to be fair I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it 😂) and making this has made me want to watch it again soon! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤❤❤

[@barefootcontessa3112]

I do love an old black & white movie so when I saw your post I searched for Cottage to Let and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it, I’m going to try and find another good old British black & white to finish off my Sunday, they don’t make actors like these anymore.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

@@barefootcontessa3112 the old films are unbeatable for me! It’s like being transported to another time and place and you can really lose yourself in them ❤️

[@markshrimpton3138]

@@barefootcontessa3112 I can recommend a KZbin channel called British B Movies and More. That should keep you going for quite some time.

[@rudeboy0132]

A true gentleman Great report and conten🎉 shar x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!! Yes I completely agree with you! George was a true gentlemen ❤️

[@krystynparker8603]

You’re always good but this episode is marvellous,one of the best. Well done and thank you.👏

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

You’ve made my day!!! Thank you so very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for your lovely comment and for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

what a star thank you for a super video of a super star RIP GEORGE ,

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching - it’s greatly appreciated! Xx

[@qualitygoldfish2198]

How wonderfull,what a character.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He truly was!!! A talented and great actor! xx

[@geoffbarry9540]

At last, someone has finally confirmed one of my earliest memories - that George Cole did actually appear (so to speak) on radio in a major starring role. Other heroes of those radio days have appeared here countless times but poor George has always been overshadowed by Flash and Arthur. Thank you for this reassurance from a small bronchitic boy crouched beside the speaker whilst the great pea souper smogs roiled around outside.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Awww! Thank you so very much! George had such great talent and his early work is every bit as good as his later successes - he was so incredibly brilliant as Bliss! I’m very fortunate that I just missed those pea soupers! I have asthma and as a child it was very unpleasant - so I thoroughly sympathise! ❤️

[@colinturner4158]

Absolutely loved George Cole st trinians minder thank you for this.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you enjoyed it - my pleasure!

[@davidchiles5331]

I do love these videos, takes me all back.

[@iandalby4273]

What a lovely Bio,you raised a tear to an eye, its a sad fact of life we all go to the big theatre in the sky, but we can look back on films,tv series that make us smile so much. I did love his take on Flash Harry and Arthur Daley.Thank you once again this is a perfect antidote to all the bad news at the moment and Ive enjoyed every minute of your bios long may it continue xxxx

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Ian! You’ve made my day ❤ I am going to be absolutely honest - I’ve been working on this all week and I’ve cried every day! I really loved George - he seemed like the sort of person you’d want to be your friend! Just genuinely nice ❤

[@MichaelEngel55]

George starred in a great, seemingly forgotten comedy series in the 80s called 'The Bounder' with Peter Bowles. Very funny and well worth a watch

[@dennissprague8489]

What a lovely man and great actor some of his sayings in minder were fantastic I still laugh now I’m watching minder on TV .A great man.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - same for me! I still love watching Minder! Thank you for watching! It’s very appreciated xx

[@peterfeltham5612]

Lovely memories of a wonderful life lived by a marvelous comic actor.

[@admiralbenbow5083]

Which shows me how little I knew about George Cole! A good story well told.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! And thank you for watching - it’s immensely appreciated xx

[@marksimpson2689]

Loved "Minder", my late dad and I always watched it together

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s so lovely ❤️ It really was top television viewing! Xx

[@marksimpson2689]

@BeautifulBadandBizarre I throughly enjoyed your video, brought back good memories

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! ❤️

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

I’ve just had the absolute pleasure of watching this lovely video. A delight in so many ways. Not to mention the interesting life story of a national acting treasure, and I am certain that George would smiling his approval. Your video has rounded my Saturday night off, thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Steven for your incredibly lovely comment! You’ve made me very happy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video - I really enjoyed making it - I’ve always loved George ❤️ and to read your comment is just the nicest experience - thank you! ❤️

[@nishamuskan980]

Very nice and beautiful insight of my favourite George Cole an icon of the small screen he lives forever as Arthur Daley still has the fun and want to watch bless him

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching - it’s very much appreciated xxxx

[@nishamuskan980]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre please keep us updated on these veterans and legends of comic cinema who icons in their own rights and forever remembered for their contributions to entertainment

[@tintinhickey5869]

His autobiography is well worth a read ; his ability to find & grasp opportunities and to overcome obstacles is a wonderful life lesson ….

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It’s brilliant - I thoroughly recommend it too! 🌎🦞🤭

[@markbellingham4536]

What lovely tribute ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching ❤️❤️ it’s greatly appreciated xx

[@kevinburt44]

He was so believable as Arthur, but was in reality a totally different persona. Great actor.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree - he was a great actor! xxxx

[@yuglesstube]

Minder...best ever.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

💯♥

[@johngalvin3124]

RIP George and Dennis

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

xxxx

[@brummiehorizons]

Brilliant life story of a truly amazing actor ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching! ❤️