Derek Davis takes a trip to a south-east London suburb to meet Jerry (Jeremiah) & Dinah O’Dowd, the parents of pop star Boy George.
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@Scottie4442 жыл бұрын
I felt like I knew these couple of diamonds already. George has always spoke so beautifully about his parents and vice versa. His mother seems like a tower of strength and... And his father's love for his son is also clear to see. Considering it was the seventies/early eighties... Their attitudes are light years ahead of society. Definitely makes me proud of my working class and Celtic roots.
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
You're mistaken. George spoke beautifully about his mum, not his dad. His dad was an abusive bully to whom George said "If you're what a man is, I don't want to be one". What his dad is saying here to camera is very different to the reality.
@nunyaplayz2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣 full of crap .lets not forget boy George is a violent criminal he handcuffed and dragged a male prostitute handcuffed him to a radiator and violently assaulted him..
@Scottie4442 жыл бұрын
@@rsmith8434 I was referring to the content of the video, George's upbringing...not its actual date.
@gailreed4597 Жыл бұрын
@@Scottie444 You have right to be proud of your Irish roots!
@paulwatkins8042 жыл бұрын
What a lovely family from Southeast London. Hardworking and unpretentious. I'm sure George looks back and realises how lucky he was to have them.
@nvw29782 жыл бұрын
Aren’t they Irish?
@wolvesaywe11552 жыл бұрын
His dad was a prick
@chopchung2 жыл бұрын
@@nvw2978 Irish BACKGROUND, the parents themselves are, as the accents tell you, English!. I must admit i also thaught his parents were actual Irish as opposed to just being of Irish background. Dad seems very nice and reasonable here but Boy George has said MANY times, his dad was a nasty bully!. People tend to "act" when in front of a camera. Maybe that's the case here?.
@eddiek66602 жыл бұрын
@@chopchung his mother was 100% Irish from Dublin. His father was English born but of Irish heritage. 👍
@themaggattack2 жыл бұрын
@@chopchung He wasn't acting at all. He admitted that he was a bully at first. As soon as the interviewer brought up the makeup, his dad went from smiling to looking downward in shame. His dad admitted he was a bully at first by saying "I reacted"... "I would have given him a back hand"... "wash it out"... But he also said he's a good singer, has a good wit, and lots of talent. You can tell his dad was proud of him and loved him. George knows that too, from what he's said about his dad in other interviews. He loves his father and he knows his father loved him. It was just REALLY hard back in those days dealing with being an effeminate boy and accepting that your son was effeminate. Yes, his dad was a homophobic bully at first, but he came around. He did the best he could.
@alanduffield57292 жыл бұрын
As a young kid walking through Trafalgar Square I came walking straight towards BG, instead of saying something positive I called him a ‘f-ing queer’ yrs later now in my 50s I have nothing but respect for the man . And knowing where he comes from our home town of eltham he would have met people like me all the time growing up on his estate or up the high st. He actually replied to me straight away ‘at least I’m a rich one ‘ . . Razor sharp and down to earth as his father said . Lovely Irish family
@sharonjensen30162 жыл бұрын
From what I've heard, he got called horrible names at school. One rhyme going round went: "Georgie Porgy, pudding and pie/Kissed the girls and made them cry/When the boys come out to play/He kisses them too, he likes it that way."
@nikkioshea41392 жыл бұрын
@@thebossman80s it's actually an old children's rhyme.
@sharonjensen30162 жыл бұрын
@@nikkioshea4139 I know, but these bullies decided to put a twist on it.
@tinalapoint92942 жыл бұрын
Too bad you missed out on befriending him. Instead of insulting him, what a missed opportunity for you .🙂
@carolinebedford98362 жыл бұрын
@@tinalapoint9294 agree with you 100.
@TheCurlyclub2 жыл бұрын
George inherited his fathers lovely eyes.
@josephlagrange9531Ай бұрын
And nose
@siofra38192 жыл бұрын
The working class Irish living in England have produced some of the most musical off spring in England. Boy George, Kevin rowland, dusty Springfield all of the smiths all of oasis. The one thing they have all talked about is how Irish music growing up in England played a massive part in their lives as children
@johnlennon486 Жыл бұрын
The Beatles no?
@alfreddunn03 Жыл бұрын
There is so many from Irish decent played a huge part in Britain right through history, from, music, politics and sport.
@ko0974 Жыл бұрын
@@alfreddunn03 comedians too, Jimmy Carr, Sean lock, Seann Walsh' Bradley Walsh, Roisin Conaty Jim Moir, John Bishop, Lee Mack,Johnny Vegas,Catherine Tate ,Micky Flanagan, Steve Coogan, Dave Allen.....just to name a few!! Kathy Burke
@MrAlistar99 Жыл бұрын
john lydon
@herculesrockerfeller4136 Жыл бұрын
Or England and its culture brought out the talents of all the above? I e would they have done the same living in Ireland? Guess the point im making is England by its nature is a melting pot, which becoming part of does in itself make you English (like it or not).....
@lisaklozenberg64082 жыл бұрын
The crossover accent of Cockney and Irish from his mum. Wonderful.
@erikaramirez69582 жыл бұрын
Today Boy George looks just like his father! Same smile and with the facial hair even more!☺️
@karinberryman20092 жыл бұрын
How impressive! 6 boys - each one finds his path, and George knew he was capable of making it big! His Mum & Dad gave him a healthy self esteem!
@MrGoneTroppo2 жыл бұрын
That house is worth a million quid today with or without your Boy George!
@sandykim51092 жыл бұрын
MADE IT BIG? FOR WHAT? IF YOU DON'T HAVE JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE YOU HAVE N O T H IN G...Z E R O...ALL ELSE IN THIS WORLD IS M E A N I N G L E S S!
@carolinebedford98362 жыл бұрын
@@MrGoneTroppo I think that the value of the house is irrelevant. The purpose of the video is to give people an insight into Boy Georges life growing up & his environment. 🙂
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
Actually it’s 5 boys and 1 girl
@carolinebedford98362 жыл бұрын
@@lessismore8533 its still six siblings in total though. 🙂
@telstar322 жыл бұрын
What a heart warming interview, with lovely people.
@wolvesaywe11552 жыл бұрын
Look up what he and his mom have to say about the dad
@daynabee55212 жыл бұрын
His father was verbally and physically abusive to George.
@duncanboyf41752 жыл бұрын
Solid foundations and let thd guy grow. Well played to George and to both his parents, especially back in the 80's.👍👍👍👍
@edgarlee28022 жыл бұрын
Have a look at Boy George's Wiki page, it tells a different story.
@kelrogers84802 жыл бұрын
They raised a monster!
@cyclinggirl32122 жыл бұрын
Wonderful people. Great parents. I grew up in London and remember these sort of heart of gold people. Sadly, they don't exist anymore. God bless them.
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
Georges Mum is alive still
@dntskdnttll2 жыл бұрын
A little pessimistic no? Good people will always exist, depending on where you live might be harder to find them though, but they are out there
@jamesjameson45662 жыл бұрын
@@dntskdnttll you're not understanding the comment to the full extent. If you know this country, you know
@philbecker46762 жыл бұрын
What are you on about? Good people still exist. You nostalgia masturbators don't half come out with some shite sometimes 😅 And didn't his dad knock his mum about? Yes, great people.
@koont6662 жыл бұрын
I do I'm from up the road from him ,56 ,we still exist ,but few and far between 🍀🇬🇧👍🏼
@rocky71732 жыл бұрын
I come from THE same type of Irish family where the children were born in England from Irish parents, worked for everything they HAD....70s 80s were my Teens So George is part of my Teen's, great times no mobile phones, no computers ect....different world better times... Sending love and strength
@andrearenee78452 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved Boy when he first came on the scene. He had a big smile across his heart, and that's the magic!
@shepherdboy96927 ай бұрын
Wow... George looks so much like his father.. the same smile, the same expressions. It's incredible
@sonyalynn44072 ай бұрын
Yes he sure does looks just like his father a beautiful mother and father
@Amelia..B.B2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful family… they are so proud, accepting and honest. They allow each other to speak, respectfully listening without interruption. This is proper old school family life.
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
If you look into it further, you'll find George's dad was an abusive bully who bashed his wife and kids. What he says to camera is not the full story.
@fifisflowers2 жыл бұрын
You can hear The Mothers Irish Accent Coming Through At Times ~ The Father's Accent is Pure London ~ Interesting Interview ~
@liam.44542 жыл бұрын
She sounds like Liverpool
@gazurtoids12 жыл бұрын
@@liam.4454 Nope there's defo a strong hint of Dublin comes through on certain words
@levitation252 жыл бұрын
@@liam.4454 She does a bit the Dublin accent can sometimes sound a bit like the Liverpool accent.
@bernadettemurray20162 жыл бұрын
Yes l noticed that also.
@peezebeuponyou37742 жыл бұрын
Her accent is a mix of London and southern Irish.
@joannietrotter23442 жыл бұрын
The best thing about this is the proper old fashioned family ways. His family probably keep him really grounded and it was lovely hearing his mum say how George, and therefore themselves, know how many artists were used and abused and that he is not stupid, he's savvy to the ways of 'fame'. My mum and dad have gone now and I really miss having their honest, caring wisdom to fall back on sometimes.
@nutcracker2916 Жыл бұрын
Old fashioned "family ways ?" What the father beating the living daylights out of his wife. And bullying his kids ? You need to do more research!
@debralunn63312 жыл бұрын
Do you really want to hurt me..... 1983 Loved loved loved it.. In fact I loved all his songs and still do and I'm 63yrs old and have a Culture Club CD in my car.... ✨
@Einstein852 Жыл бұрын
love this interview. being Irish I can identify with everyting theyre saying about family . God bless the Irish
@socrjox10 Жыл бұрын
especially the last stuff he said about being grounded and realizing everyone's normal and if success comes just be thankful...super irish
@gravvin845 Жыл бұрын
"Success is an imposter". Blessed with some wise parents there
@janeta15712 жыл бұрын
His parents are very smart and genuine. They have a lot of love and respect for their family.
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
Well you obviously haven’t done research on George’s dad. He’s decent here on interview but according to George he was abusive to the whole family
@jemmajames67192 жыл бұрын
He wasn’t , he was a violent man, an abusive man.
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
No they didn't, George's dad abused Dinah alot, especially when she was pregnant with George. Then years later he re- married, then shortly died.
@theresenydahl9531 Жыл бұрын
George has his father's beautiful eyes❤
@josephlagrange9531Ай бұрын
AND nose
@womanonabicycle2 жыл бұрын
'That hill up there was where Dick Turpin did his business all those years ago' 😂 I'm living for that opening comment..
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
George always looks like his beautiful mum, where the handsome man comes from: both parents are beautiful 😍 Yes George get his smile from his mum. I do love his parents.
@briandoherty2452 жыл бұрын
His father beat the fuck out of her for years!
@kezfaz6429 Жыл бұрын
The more you try and change someone, the more they’ll rebel. As for George’s parents, they’re absolute legends. I didn’t realise how much he looked like his dad ❤
@OnlyTheChronic2 жыл бұрын
Oh I love this! His parents looks like good people with good morals and I'm so glad they let him be him or the world would have really missed out.
@brigittebeltran67012 жыл бұрын
Too bad he lacked a moral compass...
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
His parents look like good people with good morals. But actually the dad was very abusive. Look up Dinah O'Dowd (George's mother)'s story.
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
@@lyrebird9749 thank you! It’s crazy ppl don’t do their research
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
@@brigittebeltran6701 lol you’ll have to back this statement up with EVIDENCE before claiming as fact. Otherwise it’s just a statement. No human is perfect
@lornocford64822 жыл бұрын
@@lessismore8533 look up why he went to prison.
@lunaumbra2 жыл бұрын
I love Boy George and his voice has improved with age. He does seem down to earth and this interview with his parents is wonderful, he's been brought up well. ❤
@fishmud32642 жыл бұрын
He ties young rent boys to beds and takes class A drugs, he's very down to earth though
@praguhbis2 жыл бұрын
@@fishmud3264 The problem is NOT using rent-boys or even drugs. The problem is how he beat one of the escorts. Luna seems to be an uneducated person with no knowledge of the world.
@nathanfarias57792 жыл бұрын
@@fishmud3264 and when he sings now he sounds constipated
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
@@fishmud3264 stop holding grudges, sheesh. The Drug issues were YEARS ago
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
@@nathanfarias5779 yah I prefer his 80s vocals
@michaelcollins71922 жыл бұрын
Nice parents, wisdom, love and understanding ☘️🌾🌻
@user-ov1ig4qw8m2 жыл бұрын
He was a massive abuser. Beat up Dinah his wife look it up 😢
@michaelcollins71922 жыл бұрын
@@user-ov1ig4qw8m I didn't know that Tess, not good though.
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
The Father always abused the mum alot.
@dntskdnttll2 жыл бұрын
@@felicitydeikos5250 Do you know them? Or has Boy George talked about it?
@maxdecimus132 жыл бұрын
@@dntskdnttll Boy George has said he was a horrible husband and father.
@myztartupjourney67722 жыл бұрын
Lovely genuine parents
@maggieadams86002 жыл бұрын
What lovely parents he has, had!
@danielaschwarz19712 жыл бұрын
Yes, totally lovely.His mom is still alive
@StevieZero2 жыл бұрын
Yeah especially his old man who's into dishing out back handers to his kids if he doesn't like what they say,do or think... Lovely man the world needs more like him...
@christopher33862 жыл бұрын
His father was an abusive bastard, according the Boy George and his mother (see her memoirs).
@gerRule2 жыл бұрын
@@StevieZero it’s well needed, kids today have no fear of their elders and that’s why most of them are wasters
@StevieZero2 жыл бұрын
Ok Grunt whatever you say
@cristina79522 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful present ! Impressive the similarity to his dad. In my opinion their son has never benn a "different" person, he's a genius and an extremely intelligent, visionary and modern person, a real artist and outsider. After 30 years he's still one of the most iconic and outstanding personalities on the world scene. Thank you for this precious interview !
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
What similarities you see in his father? I personally see it from mother
@Sally-lg1vn2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous ! Bring back the 80s!! Always thought George looked like his Mum, until now seeing his Dad!! Cheers for the clip 👍
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
George looks like his mum.
@NailHeavenAshford2 жыл бұрын
She looks like she was. I was born in the 60’s and adored the 80’s.
@danielaschwarz19712 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1971 and I loved(still love) the 80s😍
@patscanlan26782 жыл бұрын
He has his fathers eyes!
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
@@patscanlan2678 That's very true
@RogerWilcoSnr2 жыл бұрын
This interview is testament to how well George’s mum & dad parented him. Grounded, humble & with absolute integrity.✅
@spa2damax2 жыл бұрын
He beat the piss out of them actually
@virginiaviola5097 Жыл бұрын
This is just lovely. And it goes a long way to explaining why George is so lovely. What a gem to stumble upon.
@combivan43462 жыл бұрын
This is Gold. The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree. Just down to earth and the realness. Boy George comes across the same.
@claire-christmas-august732 жыл бұрын
george is a good mix of his ma & da. such lovely / humble beautiful souls the pair of them.!😀 ✌🏿✌🏾✌🏽✌🏼✌🏻🇦🇺
@jcee68862 жыл бұрын
George looks like dad. And he's right, he is a great singer with a beautiful voice.
@merypopescu33512 жыл бұрын
We love Boy George for HIS charm apart , magic voice , MUSIC, delicate , pure gold soul!FOREVER love and admiration from Romania, Bucarest!🌺🌏👏🙋♀️💙💛❤⚘
@adienwest16472 жыл бұрын
I love Boy George..He was never in anyone's shadow. But there were millions of people in his
@StevieZero2 жыл бұрын
Giving his kids back handers for doing summit he doesn't agree with or understand... What a wonderful father& truly enlightened man he was
@lornocford64822 жыл бұрын
Exactly. That's one nasty piece of work.
@Mysterywhiteboy782 жыл бұрын
That was just about every working class family at the time. They were Irish catholics. Hope that helps.
@StevieZero2 жыл бұрын
I'm from working class Scottish/Irish catholics I was born in the 60s& brought up in the East End of Glasgow.Never once was slapped...
@Mysterywhiteboy782 жыл бұрын
@@StevieZero I don't believe you.
@victoriaprice8536 Жыл бұрын
I find it disturbing to hear of people hitting or mistreating their children 😢
@auntemmyd16042 жыл бұрын
This was the year I was born! This was a lovely segment and interview! George’s Family seems like Wonderful people! You can tell how proud they are for their Son and other children!
@Simon1985_ Жыл бұрын
All the best people were born that year 😉
@RainbowBrite80 Жыл бұрын
Dinah is one of my heroes. I give all the credit in the world to her for what a strong woman she has always been putting up with all that she did and how she suffered. If you're a true George fan and have read Dinahs autobiography than you know exactly what I'm talk8ng abt. His Father was a terrible person!!!
@laetitialogan2017 Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, she certainly suffered
@louiseohara25332 жыл бұрын
George has a great mum she has been his rock his whole life and the respect he has for her is off the chart I dont respect his father at all he treated George and his mother horribly when he was growing up george is one of a kind he is fabulous in ever way his music will go down in history love love love him ❤❤❤❤❤🇨🇮
@Galva262 ай бұрын
What you talking about his Father is light years ahead of most Fathers now.
@Davidipac2 жыл бұрын
I remember in Eltham The kids used to say "give us a kiss Georgie" there was no bullying with his brothers particularly Richard the boxer watching out for him. I think he's great and living as a gay man in Palm Springs, I think he liberated a lot of boys who worried about the negative attitude towards homosexuality in the 70's
@ivyvines67082 жыл бұрын
A lovely endearing interview. George's mum Dinah just tickled me when she said that George 'was all there, and he had all of his marbles.' I almost fell out of my chair when she said that. That sounded so much like something that a parent might say about their child. ;-) ;-) ;-)
@carolsmithies87152 жыл бұрын
I always loved Boy George. Such talent
@dntskdnttll2 жыл бұрын
This is lovely, thanks for sharing it. I’d have liked to see the last bit after it was cut off, though.
@barbarajohnson90502 жыл бұрын
Fact is that our children are individuals and have the right to live as who they are and feel. Unconditional love and support is what’s needed
@jayleigh46422 жыл бұрын
He definitely has the look of his dad. Lovely interview
@kevinbush43002 жыл бұрын
Took me a while to see it, but YES! you’re so right!
@deboradesaint-d46112 жыл бұрын
Yes👍😉
@themaggattack2 жыл бұрын
I think he favors his mother more, but he has the look of both of them.
@lisaharlan6182 жыл бұрын
His dad with his mom's eyes
@thornyturtleranch61522 жыл бұрын
It 60/40 he isnt adopted and hes not the mailmans kid.
@nickiewilson69852 жыл бұрын
Nice to see this interview and meet the parent's of Boy George. I saw the Culture Club in Vancouver, B.C, 🇨🇦. Summer fun songs & memories for sure.
@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing?
@Maria-uc3gk2 жыл бұрын
I loved his singing I was a big fan of his back in the 80’s I kinda missed him as I got older
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
Man growing i with CC sounds fun
@mistypeppercorn9142 жыл бұрын
Derek Davis was always a great interviewer.
@rainblaze.2 жыл бұрын
I thiught he was a donald trump tribute act
@johnflynn16392 жыл бұрын
Derek died too soon l always thought he was a great interviewer and presenter
@mattiestorin2 жыл бұрын
And a gentleman
@type172 жыл бұрын
Jerry referred to Derek Davis' own parents - they lived two doors away from me growing up, in Sandycove, Co. Dublin. Derek's Rover P5 used to drop oil all over the footpath when he came to visit them...
@davidjma72262 жыл бұрын
He ate well!
@jeanniecampbell13742 жыл бұрын
genuine people with a great Son .
@honeywest94872 жыл бұрын
I see a strong resemblance to his mom. What a great interview!
@danw13742 жыл бұрын
I think he looks more like his dad
@corineusa14542 жыл бұрын
Traditional & very nice parents. Boy George will always be one of my favorite artists and favorite people.♥️
@SUBBOXSHANN2 жыл бұрын
Boy looks just like his dad. Wow 🤩. Both very handsome/gorgeous. I’ve loved him since the beginning. I myself have always been colorful and unique. Making clothes, crazy hair, makeup and anything that would make me stand out from others. Thank you for this video it’s awesome 😎. XOXOXO
@carolinehoward1802 жыл бұрын
George really looks like his dad 🖤
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
Meh it’s so obvious you can see George face in his mum esp the smile. But now that George has a beard I see father
@alisonlyons46912 жыл бұрын
Loved this interview. You can see Geoge's beautiful eyes in his dads. 💖
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
And the smile from his mom
@thenightporter2 жыл бұрын
I always thought he looked just like his mom.
@silvergirl78102 жыл бұрын
I LOVED ❤️💕 BG growing up as I hit that music when he was at his height in popularity and I was in high school. I tried dressing like him a little and my dad- who I thought would get mad at me, instead was proud of me and took me into the back yard and took pictures of me. Man, I was so happy with that response and loved my dad so much (I hit the jackpot with my dad). So, I ended up dressing up fun and colorful throughout high school going to dances and just living life to the fullest. I moved on to college where I grew out of it but whenever I hear his songs it brings back good times. And, those backyard pics are in our family albums proudly displayed by my dad.
@nigelcarren2 жыл бұрын
My sister was approached by Boy George in a night club in Manchester in the 90's. He walked up to her and said she was wearing "The best outfit in here!" and hugged her, which made her year! She was completely naked... apart from a parachute harness that my mum made the night before out of an old duffel bag! It doesn't get any more 90's club-scene than that! 🙈🏆🇬🇧
@andybennett11332 жыл бұрын
The 1st mankini
@nigelcarren2 жыл бұрын
@@trees9987 Well Trees, tonight was your lucky night, because my sister just WhatsApp'd me. She said "It was a Chuff Chuff event". Apparently they went on to host events all over the country which were all under the 'Chuff Chuff" banner, but as to which club hosted it alas she didn't remember, but I bet somebody will know from that. Stay creative, stay curious. 👍🏻🎶
@lorac55392 жыл бұрын
What lovely, proud and loving parents - boy George is clearly from good stock.
@lessismore85332 жыл бұрын
Man how many ppl haven’t done they’d research on George’s dad is crazy lol He’s nice here but pushed his wife and kids many times
@trumpsdailytruthsmakelibsc69522 жыл бұрын
Boy Georges parents : ' He always wanted a pet Chameleon but we wouldn't allow it, I guess he resented us for years because once famous he never stopped singing about the bleeding things '
@chrisballs68482 жыл бұрын
You can see where George gets his smarts from, both parents seem sharp folks.
@therespectedlex97942 жыл бұрын
I can see where he gets his issues from, and sexuality.
@whitneyyvettedross8918Ай бұрын
The fact that he loves his mother so so much is part of his beautiful personality, he is not just a very talented artist he is beautifully human being
@matthewortega27832 жыл бұрын
Boy George has his father features and has his mother voice .. That a great combination good blood flow.
@PatriciaG992 жыл бұрын
This is such a lovely film. Thank you for sharing it. It made me feel happy. Lovely people
@Bombabingbong662 жыл бұрын
He is such a good mix of his parents.
@mrsquics4588 Жыл бұрын
This is a lovely interview ... me and a friend independently told each other stories of how we introduced our first borns (now 9 and 12) to Boy George... kamacamelion is like one of the earliest songs you sing them in their pop education.... then you got to show them the vid to "see Boy George" ... much respect!
@ajbee9468 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely supportive father "respecting his right to do what he wants to do"
@beachrose882 жыл бұрын
I love him too. He had his Ancestry done and it was great
@nadiahill32232 жыл бұрын
George your parents are simply adorable. So like your mum ♥️
@billyshane3804 Жыл бұрын
George was never the same after he worked on the Mountbatten's yacht.
@SearchingGirl092 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing him live in Wembley in 1985 & been a fan ever since. I lived not far from Eltham in my younger days.What lovely parents.
@colinmccrone49902 жыл бұрын
Brilliant down to earth parents.
@colinmccrone49902 жыл бұрын
@@martinewaterhouse5221 Who told you that?
@colinmccrone49902 жыл бұрын
@@martinewaterhouse5221 OK will have a look.
@colinmccrone49902 жыл бұрын
@@martinewaterhouse5221 Thanks Martine ,I'll definitely try to get the clips.
adorable pair, these two! wish I had ha loving, reasonable parents like them! God bless them!
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
Those "loving reasonable parents" are only what you see when a TV camera is there. George's dad was a violent, abusive man who beat his wife and kids. Watch this video (5:50 in ) George says if his father was a man, he didn't want to be one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnSg4qVl9SVn6s
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
Georges dad abused Dinah alot, especially when she was pregnant with George. He didn't love his wife, like a husband should Which is why he re- married, then shortly died.
@yvonneholmes2990 Жыл бұрын
His dad was a monster who beat the shit out of Dinah and the kids
@tegwenhafparry74882 жыл бұрын
What lovely understanding parents for the time
@littleogeechee2232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful couple. Good people. Very eloquent and well spoken. Definitely easy to see why and how he is so intelligent and witty. Love Boy George!
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
Hi dad wasn't a "good person". Look up the full story. Here's one to start with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnSg4qVl9SVn6s
@littleogeechee2232 жыл бұрын
@@lyrebird9749 thanks, will watch this. I do want to know the full story.
@felicitydeikos52502 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately dad was abusive towards the whole family Even when Dinah was pregnant with George.
@carmenpereiramercado51902 жыл бұрын
Oh, love them, lucky man to have lovely parents who always care.
@helenhughes94202 жыл бұрын
Amazes me people assume his parents would be anything other than ordinary!! The Beatles, Bowie, most of the greats came from ordinary everday backgrounds!! 80s were my era, not a big fan of boy George but I am intrigued by a personality background.
@juliessister55622 жыл бұрын
Ahhh..the 80s!! At the time of this interview, I was 12 years old and proudly sporting 3 Boy George buttons on my “members only” jacket😂😂. My family wasn’t happy about it AT ALL and always asked why in the world I would want to wear them bc he looked like a girl and a freak, but they allowed it and didn’t fight me too much bc I loved him and his music so much😂😂. Still do❤️. …about the same response from my parents about the life size Michael Jackson poster I had on my wall during this time❤️😂😂.
@paintsilj2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovable man. Yes I bet the rent boy was thinking that when he was chained to a radiator by him
@kismypencek61852 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this! Priceless footage.
@teejay8258 Жыл бұрын
What lovely parents. Understanding and down to earth!
@huggiver12215 күн бұрын
Don't be fooled, the father beat the shite out of um all & left the mam after 43 yrs
@nikkioshea41392 жыл бұрын
He grew up dwn the road from me and went to the local secondary school in Eltham.
@laetitialogan201711 ай бұрын
Oh how this lovely woman suffered..and the family at the hands of her husband..rest in peace Dinah
@WelshKnight10662 жыл бұрын
Neat footage...I never would have guessed his parents to look like they do, especially his father.
@dntskdnttll2 жыл бұрын
Did you expect it was a long line of men in colorful braids with bowler hats on top, then, haha? :P
@WelshKnight10662 жыл бұрын
@@dntskdnttll ...funny comment, but I was not exactly thinking that either 😄
@sarahjones-jf4pr2 жыл бұрын
@@WelshKnight1066 HOW ARE HIS PARENTS SUPPOSED TO LOOK?
@WelshKnight10662 жыл бұрын
@@sarahjones-jf4pr I expected his father to be more wiry, perhaps gaunt, and his mother to be petite and dark-haired with the common square Irish chin. It was closer to the reverse.
@londoncalling1512 жыл бұрын
@@WelshKnight1066 Are they Irish? I thought his parents were Irish: these two have pure Sarf Lahndahn accents:-)
@julz52812 жыл бұрын
Watching top of the pops at 4 he absolutely brought colour and excitement to my very vanilla life. I loved him from the minute I saw him and heard him sing.
@campfreddy35472 жыл бұрын
My nan was from county cork, Ireland 🇮🇪 loved Boy George! She said i like him he's Irish❤️❤️🇮🇪 I've always been a fan of George and culture club🇮🇪🇬🇧❤️
@JS-id7nd2 жыл бұрын
Typical claiming him to be Irish
@campfreddy35472 жыл бұрын
@@JS-id7nd he is Irish regardless of where he was born in the world.
@JS-id7nd2 жыл бұрын
@@campfreddy3547 would you call the plastic paddies on the east coast Irish?
@JS-id7nd2 жыл бұрын
@@campfreddy3547 doesn’t even have Irish citizenship
@campfreddy35472 жыл бұрын
@@JS-id7nd A glass of water is more Irish than most a Irish Americans.
@cryingonion22 жыл бұрын
wonderful! I wish TV was still like this :0(
@HopeYourHavingFun2 жыл бұрын
Yep, comedy so much better in the 80's this is a classic 😭😭😅🤣😭😂🤣😅😅🤣😭
@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын
Hi how are you doing?
@amandahirschfeld73822 жыл бұрын
Has his father's face shape and looks like his mom. This is awesome❤
@missmuffet38742 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. He is so like his mum. They looked really nice people.
@kathyknife55132 жыл бұрын
No matter what I do love Boy George's ideal and artistry to music indivue and Thank goodness for Boy George. Love Boy George and Thank good for the 80's.🌬💖💖💖💖
@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын
Hello how’re you doing?
@notfromromepope51092 жыл бұрын
Great people ! Lovely life , awesome morals and understanding of their individual. Society was comfortible then . People were humble worked hard in mind their own stuff .
@Braveheart7914-idfl2 жыл бұрын
I’m an massive George fan he is an icon a trend setter an individual of exceptional talent what amazing parents who contrary to belief we’re extremely supportive I always thought he had a hard time with his dad I’m pleasantly surprised thank you for sharing this ✌️🇬🇧
@lyrebird97492 жыл бұрын
Boy George DID have a hard time with his dad. But of course his dad isn't going to admit to his abuse and bullying on camera. Look further into it.
@Pinerocks2 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear Marc Bolan get a mention!! 😀
@rocknrollbuff2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@craigmiller18702 жыл бұрын
It never surprises me to learn so many great "British" singers and musicians were actually Irish.
@silvertain19782 жыл бұрын
yes that is surprising that, I never realised being born in Kent makes you Irish
@Themanyfacesofego2 жыл бұрын
Or part Irish.🇬🇧🇮🇪
@johnbrereton52292 жыл бұрын
It's not very surprising when you know that many people considered Irish are also either English or Scottish, collectively known as British. That's because all the people of these islands are mixed, we are all one and the same.
@Themanyfacesofego2 жыл бұрын
@@silvertain1978 If you were born in Kent ( or anywhere in The U.K.) of Irish parents, you would be Irish by ethnicity and British by birth/ nationality.
@Themanyfacesofego2 жыл бұрын
@@johnbrereton5229 Very true. It's the Great British music scene. I am English/ Irish by ethnicity and British by nationality.🇬🇧 Interestingly one of U2 is British and another is British born.
@sherp2u12 жыл бұрын
Geezus, if you walked in to a pub, and sat down with them for a drink, and they told you they were Boy George's parents, you would tell them to pull the other one...🤣soo down to earth and normal...LOL"
@goalltheway-pm8xs2 жыл бұрын
Ffs his ma is like boy George without make up,...
@edmundpower12502 жыл бұрын
@@goalltheway-pm8xs that's not fair do you really want to hurt me?
@ticketyboo24562 жыл бұрын
sherp2u1 Yes true. But if you listen to George he's down to earth despite the beautiful makeup and wonderful talent.
@nagolhayze93662 жыл бұрын
They are not normal ... how could they be with that up town messenger boy son
@thinkingallowed70422 жыл бұрын
@@nagolhayze9366 I can't imagine how their genes combined to produce him. They're so normal they're like a glass of water. Dull. He's.....like a rainbow parakeet.
@jessiejames7492 Жыл бұрын
The mother is the strong one.
@keyfiender7992 жыл бұрын
Working class British, always making the best rock stars.
@siofra38192 жыл бұрын
Working class Irish in England you mean no English blood in them his mothers from Dublin his dad born in England to Irish parents. The smiths and oasis all had two Irish parents as well as dusty Springfield
@oldschool84322 жыл бұрын
I have never listened to his music but have always given him credit for being true to himself. Rolled his way. Lovely mini doc
@chunkygroove90382 жыл бұрын
Wonderful interview by Derek. I love the conversation style. He relaxes the subjects & they open up.