Brian Blessed on Newsnight Aug 2023 Full (I, Claudius & Football's Coming Home Lionesses World Cup)

[@lewdogzombies]

To be 87 years old and still be that energetic is incredible. Love Brian ❤

[@PLASKETT7]

AMAZING man! The guy made THREE attempts on Mt Everest in his fifties! BUT, he is one of only 5 people to have Blocked me on Twitter!! Anybody know why, please!¿?

[@kidsteach938]

@@PLASKETT7 Because he was 60 on his 3rd attempt? lol

[@historymiscellanea2769]

Incredible actor, incredible voice, and so energetic at that age!

[@lonelinessinmilan6486]

Yes, incredibile, such great casting altogether. Brian was my favorite.

[@davidlynch433]

I Claudius was and is a masterpiece.

[@maxbedo9645]

here, here ...... we watched this and studied it in High School...the performances are some of the finest ever!

[@orbtastic]

I saw him do a 3 hour monologue, he barely drew breath. The guy is a legend.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Brian Blessed is an international treasure. Everyone sees him as this boisterous performer because of “Flash Gordon” and his personality, but he is an amazing actor. “I, Claudius” demonstrates what a brilliant actor M. Blessed is. If William Shatner can go to space, let’s have Brian Blessed get his shot as well!

[@jeffslade1892]

I can hear him now, "We've discovered something up here, yes, yes, FLASH GORDON'S ALIVE !!"

[@ApesAmongUs]

Do you want him to accidentally shatter the moon?

[@OrangeMapleLeaf]

Hear hear ♥️💯

[@reubencarter3004]

@@ApesAmongUs He almost did in Space 1999; the evil Psycon leader.

[@DanielGrigg-d2n]

Brian, thank you for existing. The world is a better place for you .

[@majordannan2828]

I love that man so much, please stay with a us alot longer Brian!

[@abestm8]

I am now 70. I hated TV back in my younger days because the news used to stress me out after work and all the soaps. This became the first of a very few series that I actually made time to sit and watch. Every episode. All the great names played their parts so well. I was there in that time when they were on. I must say tho. The hinge pin that made it for me was Derek Jacobi. It was his acting and narration that pulled me into Ancient Rome like a black hole. Total respect to those who did this show in any way or form. Best thing I ever saw on TV by a long chalk and by crikey, I really mean that.

[@camrenwick]

I've always liked seeing and hearing Brian Blessed

[@boydovens4180]

Truly larger than life , the great Brian Blessed .

[@Magg78]

I’ll never forget his role in Blackadder season 1, just brilliant 💎

[@johnmunro4952]

With the severed hands of his vanquished enemies still clinging to the shoulders of his armour. Bloody brilliant!

[@Magg78]

@@johnmunro4952 😄 “Chiswick…fresh horses!!!”

[@davidmacintyre3335]

Brilliant

[@sharpvidtube]

Shame he hasn't done more comedy. I guess too much of a good thing might not work.

[@ThinkBritishEnglish]

haha what a legend. they don't make 'em like Brian Blessed anymore. Her face when he kept saying crap haha priceless.

[@MithridatesOfficial]

I LOVE BRIAN BLESSED!! Truly a magnificent actor and human being!

[@davea6314]

When I see Brian Blessed I immediately think of his character in the Blackadder comedy series.

[@ines3171]

Love Brian, wonderful actor. Love for Brian and his family. Cheers from New Orleans. USA.

[@susiew2521]

Bloody love you Brazzer, you big gorgeous tank of a man. ❤

[@robbieshand6139]

Godbless you Brian, ya mad bastard. 😂

[@matthewlawrenson3628]

Never change, Brian. We know you won't at 86, but never change. I think I'll put the first episode of Z-Cars on later.

[@zannebrazeau]

l loved him as hawkman in flash gordon

[@FFM0594]

I, Claudius. Magnificent TV.

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

So pleased to be still sharing the planet with Brian Blessed. International treasure!!!

[@dinocub1]

I swear, I could listen to Brian Blessed read the ingredients off condiment packet and die happy. Never a dull moment. At 86 showing no signs of slowing down...hope he never does.

[@hoilst265]

A polar bear couldn't end him...

[@fuferito]

"It took a while to win over the critics, but it was an instant hit with the audiences." 50 years later, and every time, this disconnect repeats itself.

[@timwalker1432]

Loving the use of the words 'regale us'

[@Arfabiscuit]

For 83 he looks amazing

[@yuudoooo]

hes 86 aparently. He does look brilliant for it

[@kernowarty]

Get him back on Have I got news for you. That was the funniest episode of the entire run.

[@robin231176]

I remember Paul Merton being completely nonplussed.

[@mrdainase]

@@robin231176 nonplussed, overwhelmed, and majestically upstaged (which I don't think he minded a jot!).

[@sharpvidtube]

@@mrdainase He must've minded, as he was only in 3 episodes, the last in 2013.

[@loupasternak]

Rewatching I C for the umteenth time. Great to see Brian Blessed still with us and well.

[@mryan22]

I Claudius led me down the rabbit hole. First the two novels. Then Seutonius and Plutarch. Livy, Virgil and Tacitus.

[@modehead101]

I Claudius is timeless and essential viewing to those who haven't seen it before but its brilliance can also be quite depressing when you look at the state of UK TV these days. Brian's guest appearance in Blake's 7 just a few years later is also memorable and highly recommended. An absolute legend of an actor. and bravo for mentioning the importance of Jamers Webb and space exploration.

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

I commend you for mentioning Blake's 7 alongside I Claudius. I loved them both! I'll drop Edge of Darkness into the mix as well.

[@modehead101]

@@escapetheratracenow9883 Thank you and me to :) I've watched both shows multiple times and still think they are two of the best things the BBC ever produced. Thumbs-up for Edge of Darkness too - a terrific series.

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

@@modehead101 Either Joe Don Baker or Brian Blessed could have carried off a convincing Darius Jedburgh...

[@troygaspard6732]

Blessed sinks into death in that famous scene. A triumph in acting.

[@gufbrindleback]

Fly, you hawkman! Flyeeeee!

[@PaulHunter-ih1ye]

Live long Brian the last of the Truly Great British Actors still standing and as vital and energised as ever. Loved by all.❤

[@FlyingScud]

Happy Birthday, Brian. 86 years!

[@alk6225]

I Claudius - actors, production everything brims with quality

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Dictionary on "Larger than life" : see Brian Blessed. Amazing actor and amazing human being❤

[@dachsiemomma1725]

I'm an American and love this show. I first watched in on Masterpiece Theater when we lived in Texas, and when the VHS was available, I purchased it and introduced it to my daughter. When the DVD was available, I then purchased it. I watch this series about once a year and just love it, as I love reading about Roman history (although the late Roman Republic is my favorite era to read about).

[@garyjohnson4778]

What a national treasure. And tonight I will put I Claudius on.

[@Adventure-Guide]

One of my favorite actors ever!

[@craftchest]

I love him so much. Old age is a myth with him.

[@greymouser8659]

What an event......What a guy 😎

[@amiblueful]

Brian is such a fiery individual. ❤

[@SteveBonario]

I vote for "outlive them all" -- it's the combination of writing, story, acting and directing creating something greater than the sum of the parts.

[@drako7914]

And adrenochrome

[@ericcoyle3520]

Brian Blessed is a genuine National Treasure and no mistake.

[@TheInnacity]

Long live emperor Brian !

[@rianaangwin3179]

He is a marvel

[@ighdesigns]

I, Claudius was just amazing in every way.

[@TenNoZeorymer72]

A wonderful man and a wonderful series. Brian was correct in stating that it had their best actors. I am so happy to see it being brought back especially since, over here at least, to show these new generations that these actors are more than Prince Vultan and the cast of Dune. Hopefully it will be available on BBCA and/or Britbox or another streaming service outside of the UK. And I know Brian's real reasons to go out into space. 1) He wants to climb Olympus Mons on Mars. 2) To challenge the "In Space, no one can hear you scream" axiom.

[@joelthomson8697]

87 years old. Seems like he hasn't aged a day in the last 30 years.

[@RhysOlwyn]

"I WANT MY EAGLES!"

[@charlescoleman5509]

Brian Blessed is 87 here. I’m dumbfounded as to how youthful he is! Wow!

[@jjlyon100]

i love that man!

[@caloricphlogistonandthelum4008]

I remember... Brilliant.

[@brachema]

Everyone loves this brilliant man, he's life itself.

[@TheSuzberry]

I recently saw a discussion of the direction in use of the cameras and blocking. Brilliant indeed!

[@justmemimi7338]

I love I Claudius and Brian Blessed!

[@lizmacrae4970]

Brian Blessed’s autobiography is well worth a read for a laugh and feel good factor…and I never really liked him before thinking him just unnecessarily loud …but I do like him now I know him from his book…and I can see why Hildegard loves him.

[@ttsrchr]

Brilliant man. You can't write characters like him. Thank you Brian.

[@_Ben4810]

I knew somebody who was once on the same airline flight as Brian returning from Nepal...It's fair to say Brian hammed it up loudly to his fellow passengers/captive audience for the duration of the flight, & travellers were desperately trying to get off the plane as it arrived at the terminal after a 10 hour performance from Brian...!!! 😆😆😆

[@LOUDERthanU]

Man hes intense. Love it

[@robhaskins]

All the actors were very well cast, and Blessed was especially good.

[@oleandersen2228]

I watch it ( I Claudius ) a couple of times every year.

[@weerobot]

I Claudius is Epic...

[@Talentedtadpole]

BRIAN BLESSED LOOKS VERY WELL 📢 📢📢📢

[@davidbull7210]

FRESH HORSESSSS!!!

[@Diamondmine212]

This program is head and shoulders above most of the rubbish on the TV today.I watch and loved it all right from the beginning.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

I wish Brian Blessed and William Shatner would make a movie together!

[@a.t.c.3862]

😂 Brilliant

[@sharpvidtube]

Great idea, but two egos that big might not work. They both seem to do far less movie work than you would think they should, possibly because nobody can put up with them for long😂

[@yw1971]

A real living legend. Hope he'll do more great roles

[@markdaly1648]

He has a massive personality. Is larger than life but tv audiences Do not have the attention to watch shows like I Claudia's.

[@Gwaithmir]

I have "I, Claudius" on DVD. I must have watched it two dozen times.

[@gamingtherapy7587]

Love him 😂

[@markiangooley]

I watched it all slightly later here in the United States in PBS. Great fun for a boy in his teens. Brian Blessed stood out, but only a little: so many solid actors and exciting performances.

[@AI_Image_Master]

As a teen I also loved it when it originally came out on PBS. I think that it was 76 or 77.

[@amar-2]

Funny, a few years after his tour de force in I, Claudius, I saw him in Blackadder (the first series). Left me wondering about his range... and yes, that scene with Sian Philips talking and talking about how she had to paint individual figs on the tree. I want to dig up the DVDs tomorrow, but can't afford a binge watch just yet. Life intrudes!

[@countmalin70]

I love this man like an uncle, a grandpa and the cousin downing pints with you down the pub ....

[@_Phoenix3]

"Think the Mafia in togas"😂

[@TranscendentLion]

I watched 'I, Claudius' a few years ago out of curiosity, and I can vouch for it being one of the greatest series ever created. Brian Blessed just embodies Augustus, and of course the whole cast is fantastic (and full of famous names). If you have any interest in ancient Rome, the corridors of power, messy family drama, or want to see an intriguing underdog story, then 'I, Claudius' is an excellent choice.

[@patriciamueller2498]

I loved him in Z Cars❤

[@theusefulchannel]

The Man The Legend Brian Blessed.

[@Andyc18]

Looks good for 86!

[@regymental666]

Awesome Brian. Im Aussie but I just changed sides. If Captain Kurk got into space then so should Romes greatest son. Never grow old Caesar !

[@lonelinessinmilan6486]

Tony Soprano, Augustus...it's always a family centered show.

[@addj7093]

87 years old and more energy, passion and enthusiasm than most young people haha 🤣

[@davedogge2280]

Had a couple of actors from David Lynch's movie 'Dune' I noticed.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

This lady doesn't get it, Brian was a superb Augustas Ceaser, absolutely spot on, I watched the entire series recently and it stands the test of time beautifully.

[@sharpvidtube]

11:42 Love that attitude

[@johnkennedy5528]

There’s a KZbin item somewhere about the innovative use of camera directions to leave one amazed at its sheer brilliance. You younger snaps can’t credit the impact this series had on viewers long ago. The Daily Mail had to be taken into Intensive Care… 🐝John K

[@MorningtonCrescent]

Gordon's alive!!!!!

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

I recognize Agripinna's influence on the character of Siobhan Roy from Succession. I also see Claudius' influence on Cousin Greg.

[@mctaguer]

When this aired my parents put the TV in the dining room every night (we ate dinner late) so they wouldn't miss any of it.

[@malahammer]

Brian Blessed absolutely adores playing the part of Brian Blessed.

[@R_Jackson]

Oh, I love the Roman woman who ignores the "drunken cow" part of the insult! 😂

[@warrenrandall6936]

I will not make a pact with old age!

[@santamulligan676]

Senecas view of Claudius

[@glenpovey1297]

Wow! He is still alive. But look at that wig!

[@nohandle62]

Shatner was 90 or 91 when he went into space. He's the oldest so far. Right now, Blessed is only 87.

[@robsmithadventures1537]

If God spoke I am sure he would speak like Brian Blessed.

[@ighdesigns]

Don’t touch the figs - should be in the top ten list of classic lines.

[@mikearchibald744]

This is recent? This guy is still alive? He looks almost exactly the same as when he was on Black Adder (and was the best part of it)

[@RickReasonnz]

Age will not conquer him. He will yell at it to stay at bay. He's 86 years young!

[@fd5927]

MY GOD, doesn't Brian look amazing, I mean, going STRONG after all these years, biting off a pregnant womans umbilical cord during an emergency birth did him no wrong 😊😊😊. He's 86 (Eighty Six). Good on ya Brian. LONG LIVE BRIAN BLESSED. ❤❤❤❤

[@TuRo-Maserati]

Britain's Professor Emeritus of Crackpottery 😂

[@speedracer2008]

I swear, someone needs to get him to play Professor Challenger in another adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

I love that Brian Blessed was cast as Matt Berry's father in "Toast of London", as I thought that Berry channeled Brian Blessed in "The IT Crowd"... ;-) I still want to show up at a Star Trek convention autograph session in full Roman armor, smack my chest, salute, and shout, "Hail, Sejanus!" ;-) God, that woman is a horrible presenter...