Charles Hawtrey - A Flamboyantly Wasted Life

[@chinchillaka]

His delivery of "Oh Hello" is supreme. He always made me smile and was a hugely talented English comedian. He, alongside Kenny Williams, has to be treasured. Thank you for keeping his name alive and remembered. He was one of the greats.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I completely agree!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - it's very much appreciated! xxxx

[@ericdinnair4091]

You asked about The Army Game which was on TV in the late 50s early 60s the others I can remember the was the short Actor Alfie Bass,Harry Fowler, Michael Medwin and Bill Frazer who played Sargent Claude Smudge with Alfie Baseremember

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I'm looking forward to watching it! Thank you x

[@mirandazannos336]

Yes ! His "Oh hello..." was great, I agree ! ☺

[@christineduffy3113]

Yes I loved him in the Carry On films he was funny

[@meh3247]

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[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your comment, watching and subscribing. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@internetpolification]

An un-monetised, factual video channel. No embedded “words from our sponsors”, no adverts, no pretentious ‘more about me’ from the presenter. Fantastic.

[@amandax5020]

It's very sad to hear that Charles was so happy on-screen and lonely off ,when you watch the carry ons Charles had a presence on these films and would be missed if he wasn't in them and he deserves just as much credit as Sid James and Kenneth Williams ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It's indeed heartbreaking to learn about Charles Hawtrey's off-screen struggles, especially considering the joy and presence he brought to his on-screen performances. His unique charm and comedic timing made him an indispensable part of the Carry On films, and he undoubtedly deserves recognition alongside the other iconic stars. Thank you for highlighting his contributions and acknowledging his talent, and thank you so much for watching the video - it's always appreciated! xxxx

[@andyhughes5885]

Along with Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey was one of my favourite Actors. R.I.P. both of you, you always made me laugh.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were both favourites of mine too! xxxx

[@fernanditaluiz2591]

They didn't like each other.. many similarities in their lives. However, they were wonderful actors, they made us laugh while going through their own difficulties.

[@frankbadger9881]

Many thanks for this. I remember him right back from his Army Game days. (There are DVDs available, but check the details before you buy as he wasn't in the later episodes.) Way back in the 70's, a mate of mine was out and about with the lads in Sheffield and as they passed the Grand Hotel, Charles was spotted walking up the steps of the main entrance. One guy shouted out to the others and pointed. On hearing his name, Charles turned, smiled and shouted "goodnight boys".

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for sharing this delightful story! It's amazing how memories of chance encounters can stick with us through the years. It's so lovely to hear a positive memory of Charles and his charm and wit shine through in your story. Cheers for sharing this wonderful reminiscence! xxxx

[@brexitannia9703]

He was what he was and made many of us, laugh and the Carry on films would never have been the same without him

[@JJONNYREPP]

Charles Hawtrey - A Flamboyantly Wasted Life 2216pm 31.8.23 the one they all secretly liked as opposed to the obligatory syds and kenneths of the carry on... world. for the record: i have no concept of carry o movies, though. i dont get double entendres.... p.s even i've seen the army game. maybe you should sit and watch on a drab day with a flask of tea and a few digestives or rich teas to hand...

[@johnhamilton2213]

@@JJONNYREPP You have no concept of Carry On films and you don’t get double-entendres? You’ve missed out on so much of life. My commiserations.

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@johnhamilton2213 Charles Hawtrey - A Flamboyantly Wasted Life 1704pm 1.9.23 my parents had them on tv when i was a child - the carry on films. i'd sit and watch - if it was raining outdoors but........................................................... i was just left frowning. i stil sit and frown, even now. i did try to watch the carry on screaming film. made a point of sitting down to see it. recall some people talking about it when it was first shown on tv. i thought I'd missed a horror film. it's the back end of soft porn cartoon humour or the barber's shop dad's and lad's mentality. all that supressed sexual angst........................................................................................................maybe.................................... different era different humour, they say. i couldn't get my head round on the buses, either. though i can tolerate George and Mildred and likely lads and citizen smith etc etc.... dunno. maybe dirty postcard humour isn't my cup of tea....? i mean people have had ample opportunity tio get to the effin point regards a great many things. thank you for allowing me to get my inconsolable and, seeming, inexplicable misgivings about carry on films off of my (ooooo, errr) chest.... pete and dud summed it up when pete suggested i dont arf fancy your one and rushing round to give her one..... which is gettin' to the point and is sooooo refreshing, dont you think re: humour? so the next time you get into an argument with a contrary type tell him that bedroom ceiling could do with a bit of plastering - see, as i did, his face drop...

[@jeffbaxter8770]

True, they would have been better.

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@jeffbaxter8770 Charles Hawtrey - A Flamboyantly Wasted Life. as flippancy is the key to most wasted lives - or is it Phillips has the key to the door of the chap with a wasted life... I will ask - how random are your choices, with reference to scrutiny? how much do you edit out? how studiously researched are these skits? I was wondering how interlinked are the lives of these people re: who they worked with, who they associated with, who employed them etc? at the end of the day it's either hawtrey or milf chat... I never visited the Norman wisdom pub... but if cranky maladjusted hawtrey drank about Walmer and deal, I think I had a few pints in the pubs he would have frequented. was told to light the fire in one pub. was served a free pint in another etc etc... Nice place, Kent. beware the poisoners, though.................................................. and pickled eggs.

[@uszatku9417]

The fact this video has nearly 650,000 views in one month shows how curious people are about him. Great work.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! xx

[@Worldsamess2024]

Charles was definitely one of my favourite characters in the carry on films! RIP Charles, I bet you're making all the angels roll with laughter. 😇💙💐

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! xxxx

[@simonjj7397]

What a wonderful presentation. Charles Hawtrey, despite his peculiar and abrasive personality offscreen, will, I'm sure, be remembered forever with great fondness.

[@ShedTV]

What a nicely made and non-judgemental film. Thank you, from a life-long fan of the Carry On series.

[@tomsenior7405]

I keep coming back to this episode, because it is such a joy. Poor Charles was such a bizarre gentleman, even so you showed his memory respect and dignity.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your comment! Xx

[@postscript67]

Poor fellow. He gave so much pleasure without gaining much himself. Your video is a splendid memorial to a performer who deserves to be remembered.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! xxx

[@Odo55]

Looks like he had a grand old time ❗nobody can expect more

[@saltburner2]

Exactly the same could be said of Kenneth Williams for similar reasons. Neither had anything in life except their mothers and their sexuality, this in an age when self-hatred was expected of homosexuals, who were then treated as criminals. It is interesting that Barbara Windsor was a good friend of both, and both despised the Carry On films which were the source of their fame.

[@ead9726]

Charles Hawtrey was one of my favourite actors in the Carry On films, the one where he was in a hospital bed being visited by his pregnant wife, maybe Carry On Doctor, he had all the pregnancy symptoms, so funny.

[@jeanmesseih3963]

Yes, I remember that one. Your comment has me giggling with the memory of that image of Charles experiencing his wife’s pregnancy. I loved all the Carry On films and all the Carry On cast 💞😂😂😂

[@martinputt6421]

@@jeanmesseih3963 I love Frankie Howerd's reaction to it when Charles Hawtrey's character asks if it's his first baby.

[@SelengiaMlawi]

He is also the detective tailing Mr. Bliss in Carry on Loving.

[@stuartshrigley-wightman4563]

Charles Hawtrey, never got the recognition he deserved. He was in a lot of classics. He was a talented actor.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Very true! thank you for your comment x

[@petechambers541]

I have to disagree , he never got the recognition he wanted , big difference ..he was very well recognised and loved but he wanted more

[@angelau1194]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I read somewhere that the reason he drank so much and lived as a recluse was because he couldn't come to terms with his sexuality.

[@tubulartimes]

Lots of comedians have sad lives...They are good actors and are just playing a part...Thank you Charles Hawtrey...

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It’s hard work making people laugh! Charles Hawtrey was wonderful at the job! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Xxxx

[@geoffas]

It seems some actors can lose their true selves after playing many roles. After all, who is one, when one can wear any cloak they choose?

[@PKandL]

A truly troubled soul yet once if front of the camera you would never know how this man suffered from his demons. A talented actor and a true star of "Carry on" I have the complete Carry on set that I watch weekly. As a rule I never watch documentaries about the actors personal lives as I want to remember them for their screen presence. But you did a wonderful job of presenting Charlie even though troubled in a beautiful compassionate way. Thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! You really have made my day ❤ I’ve got the dvd box set too - I dread the day I wear it out 🤭 I love watching them because I know if I’ve had a grotty day I can be sure I’ll feel better watching a Carry On film! ❤

[@PKandL]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Charlie isn’t the easiest carry on star to do a biopic but put it aside a genius. Sadly we live in a different era. But he’ll live on in our dvd players. Oh! I must dig out the photo I took of Diana Dors for you. I met her and had a chat as a young man. Always my dads fav. So glamorous.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Omg!!!!! I can’t tell you how much I would love to see that photo!!!! Thank you! Your dad’s taste - impeccable!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ and yes - sadly it’s all so very different now! Xxx

[@johncraske]

Eh? You have the complete Carry On set and watch them weekly?!! When was the accident in which you suffered severe brain trauma?

[@PKandL]

@@johncraske I watch one a week. I didn’t make that clear

[@R08Tam]

Very sympathetically done. As a gay man born in 1952 I can empathise with his travails.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much - I cannot imagine how it must of felt back then - just absolutely horrible - so glad things have changed x

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

I have been meaning to find a Charles Hawtrey doc for YEARS but have always got bogged down with the crap of the modern era of nonsense. Yet, somehow, this thumbnail popped up to remind me?! INCREDIBLE! I always found his concentration levels jarring and yet at the same time part of his likeability. By that I mean he CONSTANTLY looked at the camera as if reading his lines below or looking for affirmation that he was funny. He was funny NO DOUBT! WOW! Even back then some "fans" were totally disrespectful to someone of fame. Seeing someone famous doesn't give you the right ask for anything. Just tell them "Hey, I love your work and thank you" then EFF oof! 13:43 GOD BLESS YOU for showing that R.Whites Lemonade advert from the 80's OMG! MY CHILDHOOD :D I used to perform for my mum to that lol. You adding flowers at the end while picking off dead stems was VERY touching. Your DEEP DIVE into his life was nothing short of STELLAR! Great job lady.../many hugs for this : ]

[@bennymerenti6850]

Charles was a supremely talented actor who worked hard & achieved highly. A tortured soul & phenomenally lonely. Ironic that he brought so much laughter & happiness to millions. Thank you for this powerful & honest tribute which is presented so well.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I absolutely agree - thank you for your lovely comment, for your kind words - and for watching the video - it's greatly appreciated xx

[@BobMcGowan-NotTheChairCircle]

This was a beautifully and carefully made documentary. You have shown a great deal of respect and understanding for a well-loved star with a very troubled private life. Well done. Your presentation and research are also excellent.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your gracious and thoughtful comment. I deeply appreciate your kind words about the video. Your acknowledgemnt of the presentation and research is truly encouraging and I am grateful for your positive feedback - thank you for watching the video! xx

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Great video! Fair and balanced. Charles Hawtrey was obviously an introvert and extremely shy. Such people are misunderstood by almost everyone as they mistake this for aloofness, which it most definitely isn't. That combined with homosexuality and alcoholism, it is amazing that he achieved what he did.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely and insightful comment - I completely agree with you - and I thought that myself - not just with Charlie but other stars of the past who despite their problems managed to bring us so much happiness in their performances and achieved so much! Also, thank you for watching! It's greatly appreciated xxxx

[@jeannehall6546]

I wonder if Hawtrey may have been an undiagnosed Autistic? His quirks and social awkwardness would point to that possibility.

[@johnmc3862]

He wasnt that shy if he was a performer.

[@tims001]

​@@jeannehall6546I dont think so

[@granthurlburt4062]

@@johnmc3862 Many performers and comedians in fact can be quite shy and withdrawn in normal life. I've made my living as a full-time university lecturer and part-time instructor, and am and look confident and talkative in front of a class, but can be inhibited in day to day exchanges. I am not of course an actor or comedian but often feel in my element before a class or crowd.

[@aidanbowe3866]

What a fabulous tribute. A troubled soul but he's left a legacy of great comic acting. Another outstanding video Shar👍xx

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!!! I do agree - Charles was as Joan said - terribly sad and troubled - but absolutely - what a legacy! ❤

[@PurpleTT99]

Lovely balanced review of his life. It's a shame that his off-screen persona was so contrasting to the on-screen one, no-one should pass away that alone. But yes, let's celebrate the entertainment value of the chap we saw on screen, he was one of a kind.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! I do agree - it is such a shame how things went for him - if he’d of made a few different decisions maybe he would have been less lonely - and more successful in his career as far as getting more jobs - although he has cemented himself into comedy film history! ❤ thank you for watching xx

[@sheranlanger247]

He had such a filthy laugh too, which in turn made me laugh 😂❤

[@Neil070]

His life parallels that of Kenneth Williams. Both died alone and in mental torment. He was a product of the times. The experience of gay men back then was the same as that of Oscar Wilde, half a century earlier. Hiding behind a facade, terrified of exposure, no wonder so many gay men were actors, they had done it all their lives. Police officers used to visit public toilets in plain clothes to entrap gay men. Imagine that happening today.... Alan Carr, Tom Allen, and many others proudly proclaim their sexuality, back in the 50's and 60's that would be professional suicide and risk a prison sentence. No wonder their mental health was so precarious

[@davejackson8455]

@@Neil070 True comments. How badly the State acted then. Some countries still do. Shame on them. At least the UK is now an equal country. To hell with discriminators. Tremendous bio

[@B4MBI72]

Absolute legend, by far the best of the Carry On stars.

[@billdiehil7777]

Beautifully made. Suffering with a horrible Covid bout I have been forced to isolate and watch endless movies and turned to the “Carry On” series of my youth which was spent in England. I’ll never forget watching CH in “Carry on Nurse” (I think) and wetting my trousers watching him conduct silently to some classical music he was listening to! Very nostalgic all this. I left England for good in 1995 and now live in NZ but I still miss the England of my childhood and youth…

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh no! I hope you are beginning to feel better! Thank you so much for your lovely comment about the video - the Carry Ons were a big part of my viewing experience growing up - that were just so happy and funny - and Charles was wonderful in them! I hope you're at least having good weather in NZ - it's been very grim here this past week - grey dull skies and heaps of wind and rain! xx

[@earlofdrumer1851]

Farmer - "Have you ever been with my daughter before?" Hawtry - "Actually, no. But if the offer still holds..." Always made me chuckle 😁

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

😂😂😂

[@Mechanicalrob]

“Nothing too serious I hope” 😂😂😂

[@ScratchyBaws]

I couldn't care less about his problems, personal life or dislike for others. The guy was and still is an acting legend amongst us fans. Growing up watching characters and shows/movies involving Charles Hawtrey, Sir Norman Wisdom, Leonard Rossiter, Steptoe & Son, Laurel & Hardy, On the Buses and George & Mildew wre my best memories from childhood. Great video, shame you didn't have a clip of his singing that you mentioned.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh I wish I had! a clip would be amazing - I've never heard him singing in his younger days - I abosolutely love all those names you have mentioned! Thank you so much for watching xxx

[@ScratchyBaws]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Thanks for reply as i forgot to sub and check out some more of your content. x

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

“George & Mildew”?

[@dh2032]

@@heli-crewhgs5285 George & Mildew tv show an older cupule, they where a spin off different show the Cuco Nest or some like that, the real cinema films version of George & Mildew made too?

[@ConkerTS]

@@heli-crewhgs5285 He/she meant "George and Mildred", a spin off comedy from "Man About The House", starring Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce. "Mildew" is a type of mold, and was the nickname given to Mildred by George's dodgy friend (who's name I can't recall) who was played by the brilliant Roy Kinear.

[@Cecilia777100]

You are lovely taking flowers to graves. Your speaking voice is a delight after all the awful artificial algorithms on KZbin. Well done. Brilliant biographies. Thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly touched by your appreciation and it means a lot to me that you enjoy the content and my speaking voice. Your support and feedback motivate me to keep creating more. Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment! xxxxx

[@derekstocker6661]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Charles. I am sure so many of us of a "certain age" can recall him and his great contribution to film. This was a very well done video with so much information and pictures that celebrates one of Britain's great comedy actors. RIP Charles.

[@ohhi5237]

can yall of a certain age stop voting and fucking up our world?

[@allenraysmith6885]

❤Thank you for posting this wonderful biography!❤ Well done!❤❤

[@TheRealHelenaDeluca]

Awww I love the Carry On films

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

For me they are such good fun -with great memories! Xx

[@Standing_on_the_word]

Me too ❤😊

[@thelastsausage635]

So did I-,as a kid I thought they were fantastic ❤️

[@conniebenny]

What a lovely, respectful, informative and entertaining video. I've often wondered about Charles Hawtrey and his life, so this was quite an eye-opener. He seems to have been rather self-destructive and very good at pushing people away from him, but there was no denying his comedic talent on screen. Thank you for making this.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching - it's very appreciated! x

[@benthejrporter]

I'm with you 100%. Very moving.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much! X

[@melina001a]

Hawtrey had a massive chip on his shoulder a very unpleasant man. He never got over that he'd not be ahead liner like Sid James and Kenneth Williams. He was never going to be other than supporting cast and that's what his problem was. His mother was always making out he was going to be a major star. He was also a horrible drunk who was unpleasant to anyone who went near him.

[@anthonyvacara1708]

Lovely tribute,thank you.I am 65 and saw all the colour Carry On films at local cinemas in Cheltenham.Great memories with friends of all the cast.

[@ianrichardson8990]

What a lovely surprise! Thank-you very much for doing this and for devoting over 25 minutes to the subject. Charlie is so often disparaged or overlooked completely among the Carry On team, yet he was essential to the films' success. I especially enjoyed his interplay with Kenneth Williams. Carol worked with both of them in Carry On Teacher, of course. Bless all three. They gave so much. ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My absolute pleasure! I loved making this video - and I agree with you entirely - Charlie was integral part of the team - I adored him in every film he was in and it never felt the same watching the films he wasn’t in! I’m also a massive fan of Kenneth Williams and Carol White! I look around at todays celebrities and I just don’t have the same enthusiasm! Thank you so much for watching ❤❤❤

[@tomsenior7405]

This is an excellent retrospective. Thank you. To be frank, Charles was one of the better performers in the Carry On line up. A strange looking individual, who looked right at home in the farcical, outdated world of innuendo and tired old jokes. Sid James in drag was not a patch on Charles Hawtrey playing it straight. Thank you again for a fair and honest summary of one man's life.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My absolutely pleasure! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching! It's very appreciated xx

[@jofrances3296]

Thank you for another truly wonderful video of Charles Haw-trey. You have a warmth and wonderful way of paying tribute to these wonderful people and souls. I’m sure they all appreciate the fact you take the tent to do this and go to their final resting place

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment! ♥♥♥ I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the way I pay tribute to these incredible people. It’s a privilege to honour their memories and visit their final resting places. Your support and encouragement mean a lot. Thank you again! xxxxx

[@swansong5263]

What a brilliant and fair recollection on his life. He seems to have a lot in common with Kenneth Williams, Without the alcoholism. I think bitterness set in through a lack of a special Other half in both their cases. Born into a time where homosexuality was illegal I feel for their lack of that special other half. Your flowers like your tribute were so fitting And the conclusion at Carol Whites resting place Poignant. Her roses also perfect. Thank you for such an enjoyable reflection On Charles Hawtreys life.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much! It’s interesting with Kenneth Williams - from what I’ve read he was often a little bit envious of how relaxed Charles was about his sexuality - although of course I don’t know if that’s true but looking at the situation from the outside it does sound possible ❤ Such turbulent lives - including the beautiful Carol’s ❤ Thank you for watching - it’s greatly appreciated xx

[@ofrabjousday1]

I'm an American, and after 53 years, I finally understand John Lennon's opening quip on the "Let It Be" album, thank you!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure!!! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@Charlotte66666]

I absolutely loved the Carry On films as a kid and still do! Charles was ruined by alcohol sadly. Kenny Williams has some things to say about him in his fantastic diaries 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Me too!!!! And yes absolutely - Charles was ruined by alcohol you’re totally right - so sad 😢 Well Kenneth Williams always said it like he saw it 😂🤭❤

[@julliard]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre Do you know if Charles and Kenneth were friends in real life?

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

They were - although Kenneth complained about Charles in his diaries - but then he complained about everyone 😂 Kenneth also visited Charles in Deal - and Charles claimed that his favourite people were Kenneth and Barbara Windsor. x

[@paulashe61]

Charles enjoyed his life unlike Kenneth repressive nature.

[@carolwilliams8511]

For me Charles was always my favourite Carry On actor. Without him the films were lacking something vital for me. I feel sad that he didn't have a happier life as he brought so many laughs to others.

[@intestinalworm1202]

Mine too!!!😍

[@simonadkins9929]

And me

[@purplerabbit7190]

His loneliness and choices in life are so sad. I feel surprisingly tearful and sad for him

[@ivorbiggin8170]

I was very lucky to meet him when I was a young child when I was around 7 or 8 year old. His flight from Prestwick had been delayed. He had visited a hotel I was at with my mother when he walked in. I recognised him from TV and went across and asked him for his autograph. He was a true gentleman and gave his wonderful smile and gave me his autograph. He was so polite and friendly.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Oh I am so pleased to hear this!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your memories! How lovely!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ did you keep the autograph? Xxx

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ah! I am sure it will turn up - probably when you least expect it xxxxx

[@EdwinODonnell-v6j]

very underrated actor,very funny 🎉

[@poc329]

Loved the Carry On Films. He was right up there with the rest. My daughter who is 33yrs old always puts a Carry on Film on when she is a bit down, but it has to be one with Charles in it, or she won't watch it. Lovely story telling as always. Thanks.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much Peter! They’re awesome and like your daughter - if I’m feeling fed up - I put on a Carry On and it usually does the trick! Thank you for watching ❤❤❤

[@wildcalmxtra]

It’s sad how folks can be so loved in public and yet so alone. Always loved Charles Hawtrey in the Carry Ons. It’s a lovely thing you do to remember these people with flowers at their resting place. Hope to watch more of your vids!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I agree - I’m not sure if Charles realised - I think most of the attention was on Kenneth and Sid - must have been difficult for him! Xxx thank you for watching xx

[@TheGreatest1974]

I love the carry on films. They evoke the britain of yesteryear, the seaside postcard humour, and British life and sense of humour, sadly all gone now. It’s a tragedy what has happened to britain in the last 25 years.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Same here! They're my go to when I need cheering up! and I totally agree with your comment! Thank you for watching x

[@gerardmackay8909]

There’s a lot about British Life in the era of Carry On that we are well rid off. Too much nostalgia with rose tinted spectacles over idealises the past

[@NotesOfBoredom]

@@gerardmackay8909 Oh give over Karen/Kevin...as if it's better now..and we are looking at someone who brought some joy to life - not his work in a Marxist sense that everything is ideology and so therefore everyone has their ideology and not doing an end of 60s/transitioning into the 70s paradigm shit where we will deconstruct all of the signifiers and that we are all positioned in a certain socio-politico construct...that confines, defines, and limits us... f off and get a life.. mate..

[@matthewstokes1608]

@@gerardmackay8909bollocks

[@JamesRyan-ql9lr]

​@@gerardmackay8909 Still a far better time and far better Britain than now mate

[@AlphonsodeBarbo]

I laughed all the way through it! ...and his propensity to say... "No!" was marvelous!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

❤️❤️🌹

[@SpaceAgeMark]

This is the best and most in-depth bio of Charles Hawtry I've watched on here. Many of the others just repeat each other and are only negative, but you can see you've done your own research. Thank you again for another great video!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment!!! I enjoy the research so much ❤️ thank you for watching - it’s greatly appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Thanks for this video. Charles Hawtrey is one of those old British actors who are in danger of becoming forgotten to time. I always loved his appearances in the Carry On films- Mr Widdle being one character and of course the famous line in Carry On Camping "I can't get my pole up" As kids we fell about laughing at the double entendres.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching ❤ I’m glad you enjoyed it - Carry on Camping is superb and that line a classic - watching them always brings back happy memories ❤

[@peternewman958]

Until I saw this video thumbnail on KZbin I had forgotten about Charles Hawtrey, however his photo bought back many memories of how funny this brilliant actor was.

[@trevortrevatrevortreva1520]

Loved the carry on films and Charles was excellent in them. The ending tributes to both Charles and Carol caused another lump in my throat for your personal and the respectful commentary. 🙏

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

It was so funny when you mentioned Carol earlier! I wanted to tell you but I love nice surprises! ❤

[@trevortrevatrevortreva1520]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre was thinking the exact thing. Hence the lump in my throat comment earlier. Again the sincerest of best wishes and thanks

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure!!!! Thank you! xxxxx

[@carolboffey9876]

One of my favourite carry on stars so sad that he went that way and hardly anyone went to his funeral RIP Charles ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

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[@chrisphelan9383]

I had a chance to speak with Peter Rogers not long before his death and after we had concluded the business we had been engaged in: he sat and told me stories about his dealings with certain members of the 'Carry On' team. He claimed he absolutely detested most of them and evidence of this was to be found in the casting decisions made during the late 1960's and into the 1970's, with the parts written for the actors deliberately and viciously lampooning their real-life weaknesses and foibles. Charles Hawtrey's role as Dan, Dan the Lavatory Man in Carry On Screaming was one of these. For a man whose fortune was made working with these staples of British comedy, his attitude horrified me. Fine little documentary. Well done.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That’s so interesting! Thank you for the information! Charles is certainly a very intriguing figure in British film history!

[@christineholdridge4376]

Charles Hawtrey was always my favourite in the Carry On films. Thank you for such a respectful and interesting story of his life .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching ❤ it’s very appreciated ❤

[@Sean-Ireland]

Fabulous tribute to a comedy legend I came to adore during my childhood in Ireland watching and laughing with my family in the many Carry on movies that we watched multiple times through the years, you were always top of the bill I in our home Charlie along with Sid, Kenneth and Barbara RIP to them all and RIP to real comedy which seems to have passed away in recent times also.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!!! The Carry Ons were a big event in our house too growing up - and still are to be honest! I have to say I can’t name a modern comedian that comes anywhere near the likes of the Carry On cast and others from that era - I think there are too many rules and regulations now for them to be truly creative and funny ❤

[@donaldwingent547]

Charles Hawtrey , a star who instantly provided movie magic to every scene , his chemistry was infectious and our laughter was his reward . His cameo appearance in the movie 'What a Whopper' (1961) is an absolute gem .

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your comment - it's very appreciated xx

[@jeffreyb3238]

This is my second viewing in many months. Thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for coming back for a second watch! I'm really glad you're enjoying the video enough to revisit it. 😊 Your support means a lot and you've absolutely made my day! xxxx

[@Bazgren8843]

Great actor. Loved the man in the carry on films in particular. I believe there is still an official ‘Charles Hawtry Appreciation Society’

[@Handleyman]

What a wonderfully sensitive review of Charles Hawtrey’s life. He was simply fantastic all the Carry On movies he did, and regardless of his foibles and imperfections, I will remember him fondly. Thank you for being so kind to him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! thank you so much for watching! I completely agree with you - he was a fantastic member of the Carry On cast regardless of his sometimes challenging personality! xxxx ❤❤❤

[@alexinterconnects]

Congratulations on putting out great content on your channel. Instant subscription. I think people forget just how ingrained Carry On films are in UK pop culture. Even now people say "oh Matron" if someone uses innuendo.

[@johnbrereton5229]

I remember watching the Army Game in the 1950s with my father an ex Army man and it was very funny at the time. It featured many army conscript jokes that the ex conscripted soldiers at the time all understood and loved .

[@BavonWW]

Thank you for this excellent memorial to a much loved and supremely talented, but unfortunately not very loving, actor who delighted filmgoers, and still does, to this day.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Charles Hawtrey truly was a unique talent who brought so much joy to filmgoers, both in his time and even now. It's always a mix of admiration and sadness when we remember someone who had such an impact on screen but had a more complicated personal life. I'm glad you appreciated the video and thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! xxxx

[@seamus9750]

Those Carry On movies lit up my childhood 😂...watched with my dear Dad...the first person I ever saw laughing through tears😂😂...great memories.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

That's so lovely! Same here - they were just such great fun! xx

[@fill7t1]

That was truly amazing, Charles one of my favourite actors in the carry ons as a kid. He was so funny!..recently I have heard that he was a strange fellow, for you to confirm it here!. Thanks for filming this. He'll always be a funny little man. Not the nasty man he actually was!

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much!!! ❤ he was hilarious in films and in the Carry Ons! It’s hard to believe the other side of the person we watched and who brought us so much laughter! Thank you for watching! ❤❤❤

[@atrophybelles5879]

Thank you for remembering him for me. What a delight he was. Another interpretation of the male. He saves me sometimes as I present myself to the world.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My absolute pleasure! ❤ Charles was wonderfully talented and creative ❤ apart from his over use of alcohol and cigarettes which horribly affected his physical and mental health - he was totally fabulous ❤❤❤ as I’m sure you are too ❤❤❤

[@ianshepherd2861]

It's very rare that I watch an appraisal of somebody's life from beginning to end... this is definitely an exception and I congratulate you on the amount of research and effort you have put into making this video. In general I only think of Charles in connection with the Carry On films; this will inspire me to watch more of the early films on DVD if I can get my hands on them! Thanks again...x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much for your lovely comment! It's very appreciated! I have the box set of every Carry On - it's really worth it - I always love watching them! x

[@intestinalworm1202]

Yes - 👏👏👏

[@russellgrant7699]

An absorbing and splendid bio of Charles. Thank you so much for making it. I worked with him a couple of times. You might be interested to know he was particularly proud of coming from Hounslow, Middlesex he’d always correct people if they said he was from London.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your personal connection to Charles! It's lovely to hear that he took such pride in being from Hounslow, Middlesex-what a great detail! I really appreciate you adding that, and it's wonderful to hear from someone who worked with him. Thank you again and for watching too! 😊

[@aalsmeerdiary]

That was great, very happy to find your Channel, now at 62 I'm looking back to those days and movies/shows of my childhood even, when life was allowed to be Fun. God Bless.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment - I totally know what you mean - we were brought up with some wonderful entertainers! xx

[@Glamrockqueen]

What a lovely video. Unlike a lot of narrators, you showed compassion for the Gentleman. I really enjoyed watching this x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so very much for your lovely comment - I only ever feature people who i'm interested in and love - so it's always a pleasure to make the videos but I do try to give a balanced view and be honest xxx thank you so much for watching xxx

[@Littlegem-p9j]

Aw so glad it was a memorable video on a character from the carry on films,he was so funny,but very funny looking( not in a critical way),which he fitted the part brilliantly,thanks love your channel ❤

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much!!!! Charles was certainly a complex character - he was for me such a major part of the Carry Ons! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching xxx

[@blindscribe1679]

A great short documentary. There where bits and pieces I heard about his life but the additional information and way you structured it gave a sense of context to who Charles Hawtrey was. I also appreciated that you took the time to visit his resting place and leave some flowers, a nice genuine thing to do.

[@ppauline1515]

I lived in Dover and heard from locals that Charles Hawtry was disliked by people and that he was very rude and insulting. Having always loved watching him in the Carry On films, I found this hard to believe but watching your excellent video, it's obvious he was an almost jekyll and Hyde character. I also worked at Buckland Hospital for many years making this whole video of real interest to me.

[@rogerthat10-47]

Fun fact, the R Whites' Lemonade man was Elvis Costello's Dad, & the sound guy didn't turn up so Elvis did it

[@hetaera3418]

What a well made video. I grew up on Carry On films yet I never knew much about Charles, despite him being one of my favourites. Well done you and thank you for such a lovingly crafted biopic of him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My absolute pleasure! You're so welcome! Thank you for watching - it's very appreciated! x

[@christineraphael3811]

Thanks for a very informative tribute of Charles Hawtrey, whom I knew very little about, although he was a very familiar face in the Carry On films. You mentioned the Army Game which I remember very well, way back when we first had a TV set, in the 50s. It was a very funny series and am going to see if it's on KZbin. Thanks for reminding me😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Hi Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Well re the Army Game - I’m a huge Bernard Bresslaw fan - but for some reason - I’ve totally missed the Army Game - I believe it’s on dvd and I feel I might just have to watch it 🤭❤️

[@shadowmaster9635]

A wonderful tribute, to a misunderstood man. A man of great talent, loved by many.Such a tragic end.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed watching the video ❤

[@kimsherlock8969]

Amazing character living on beautiful high Creatively performing in costume Looked like so much fun 😊

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you for your comment! Charles Hawtrey truly was an amazing character, and his performances were always so much fun to watch. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 xxxx

[@samnpoppythedog4416]

Came across your channel by accident and from just watching this upload I'm hooked.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video and found your way to the channel. I appreciate your support and hope you find more content that you love.♥♥♥

[@darcydavies-jones1503]

In my eyes Charlie was a star. I loved him and Kenneth Williams in the Carry On Films. Both men were never given the credit or recognition they rightfully deserved for the great talent they possessed. My daughter shares her Birthday with Charles Hawtrey albeit 102 years apart.

[@paulwharton1850]

Thank you so very much for taking the time & trouble to make this video. I grew up watching the Carry On films and was always mystified by Charles Hawtrey - There was never any information on him, no publicity and he only ever did one TV interview - So this video has really helped fill in lots of blank areas about him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - Thank you for watching - it’s very appreciated! I thoroughly loved making this video - Charles Hawtrey was such a fascinating character - I loved his performances in the Carry Ons - when you consider the people he worked with - for me he stood out as one of the funniest - that was quite an achievement next to some of them! ❤❤❤

[@martinfiedler4317]

Grew up with the Carry On movies; together with Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey always was the true core and heart of them. Before watching, I had no idea at all, what kind of life he actually had. It is so terribly saddening . This wonderful artist has gifted my younger self so many joyful evenings in front of the television. He should have had a more joyful time on this Earth himself. Thank you for putting all this effort in telling us about him! And may his soul rest in peace.

[@MarleneSB]

So glad that Charles is the one from the channel to have gone viral, my favourite carrier on! I'd love to see one about Barbara Windsor, still can't believe she's gone.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad to hear you're excited about Charles Hawtrey going viral-he truly was a unique talent in the Carry On films. Barbara Windsor was another incredible star, and her loss is deeply felt. I appreciate your suggestion and I will definitely be making a video about her. Stay tuned! xxxxx

[@MarleneSB]

@@BeautifulBadandBizarre It's still very soon. I do love that you put flowers down for stars who have been forgotten by a lot of people and that their resting places are not as well loved. You give them colour again. I bet Barbara still gets regular flowers whereas Esma Cannon for example, probably hasn't seen anything but pissenlits in years. (she was buried in France, I'm not being rude, it means Dandylions! 😆)

[@roythomson555]

It's beautiful that you leave flowers.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much, it's very important to me to take flowers, I think in part because my Nan was a florist I grew up with a love of flowers and seeing her work was just absolutely fascinating - and I feel it's the least I can do when remembering someone that has passed away xx

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

What a wonderful tribute. Visited his house in Deal last year. Always had a soft spot for Charles. To be a hero of mine you have to be flawed and good old Charles passes that need with distinction.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I hear you!!!!! What is that saying - applied to women but I think applies to everyone - 'Well behaved women seldom make history' I think a magazine editor said it in the 1970s but I can't be sure - either way - I think the flaws are often what endear us more so than the perfection - and who is to say what is perfect anyway? Other than me saying Diana Dors is - haha - actually the truth is I love Diana Dors more for her faults than anything because she was honest about them and made mistakes - but rolled up her sleeves and moved forward - she got on with the job of living - and I find that inspirational in so many ways! and of course fascintating, intrugueing and interesting! xxxx as in the case of Charlie xxx

[@merxeddie6474]

Thanks for your tributes to personalities who once were household names to our generation.Your postings are always “in the best possible taste”.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ahhhh I loved Kenny Everett too but the I am guessing you’d probably know that 😂 Thank you so much for your lively comment and for watching! It’s very much appreciated! ❤❤❤

[@jeffreymilton5829]

Thanks for bringing this to us, but what a sad life. I feel quite sorry for him.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - thank you so much for watching! It is a very sad story - because his future was in his own hand - and he made some decisions that didn’t help him - it must of been so difficult for him too - caring for his mother with dementia while trying to continue with his career ❤

[@johnf3779]

Another fantastic video. Thank you

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

So glad you enjoyed it - thank you so much for watching xxxx

[@dolinaj1]

Another delightful video introducing your audience to another original one-off. Merci beaucoup.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Thanks for that Shar, Charlie must of been a very unhappy person which is a shame, he couldn't quite find what exactly he wanted in life. Beautiful flowers as usual thanks again for this very in-depth story.😘

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I think that too! When people are awful to others it’s often because they are unhappy and/ or dissatisfied with their lives - it’s so sad x Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching! It’s always very appreciated ❤

[@geoffreymawdsley8102]

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[@fenlandhobbit2307]

My mum and dad took me to see my first carry on film in 1969 , Carry On Camping . I was eight and I was hooked on the films after that lol. I love those films . Its true that behind a clowns face many a tear is shed. I thought Charles Hawtrey was brilliant, and I still do. It seems the more amazing and funny the character the sadder the private life , Kennith Williams being another brilliant and funny soul. I still watch them now as a pick me up if I feel down.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

I watched them with the family growing up too - very happy memories! And I still turn to them for a pick me up as well - you can't fail to laugh - they were brilliant - thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - it's greatly appreciated! xxxx

[@gmc9451]

Carry on Camping has always been my favourite.

[@robertwilson123]

Very nice presentation on dear Charles Hawtrey ...a complete one off film comedian in his singular style. Very bad that the Carry On team including Charles got no royalties. Those films went on for years supporting British TV.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much x

[@johnmichalek9314]

I was not expecting such a wonderful thorough caring video.

[@AlanWitton]

A great tribute to Charles Hawtrey! He had such a tragic life in some respects

[@gareththomas6714]

as a child i thought Charles Hawtrey was hysterical and knew i was in for an enjoyable time whenever he came on-cheers Charles- thank you for doing this one so well

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He truly was one of the best comedy actors/entertainers! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤

[@davidevans3227]

i first loved and enjoyed his performance when i was a child too.. he always reminds me of my aunty vera

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Ohhh! lol that's made me laugh xxx thank you xxx

[@ernesto6666]

Kudos for this excellent documentary work.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the documentary. Charles Hawtrey's legacy is truly remarkable, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to shed light on his contributions to entertainment xxxx Thank you for watching - I'm very grateful! xxxx

[@Dolphination]

Wonderful channel. A fair and honest appraisal delivered in an appealing way.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

So glad you enjoyed it - thank you so much! and thank you for watchig! xxxx

[@Moeporcelli57]

I've only just found your uploads, but I'm so glad I did. It is lovely to see these characters again. It takes me back to my younger days. I think I have seen all the carry-on films, so funny. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your content. Thank you.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing! I’m thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the content and that it brings back fond memories. The Carry On films are such a classic and timeless source of laughter. I’m excited to share more with you-so please stay tuned! 😊🎬 xxxx

[@alan36753]

Thank you so much for that unexpected but delightful interlude in my life. RIP Charles

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching x

[@pjparkwood9277]

My parents and use to go to see The Carry On Movies beginning the summer I turned 13. Charles Hawtrey was hilarious! My heart goes out to him for all the suffering he endured.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

He was!!! I absolutely love them all ❤❤❤

[@Strikes12Records]

Fantastic tribute, well researched and put together. Amazing stuff x

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much - Im glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching the video ❤❤❤

[@Jedirockstar68]

What a Lovely tribute to a very funny Man who I adored though out my childhood, Thanks for you hard work in researching this story. R.I.P Charles Hawtrey

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! It's very appreciated xx

[@migliaman]

Great video thanks, am now watching him in the Carry On Films on ITV3 Best wishes, Chris. :-)

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching - I am now feeling I could do with watching a Carry On - a wonderful start 2024 with so much laughter! Happy New Year to you Chris! xxxx

[@cindersx2]

What a confused man, thank you for sharing his story with us. May he find the peace he was denied in this life in the next one.

[@BeautifulBadandBizarre]

My pleasure - thank you so much for watching x