Dave Courtney's final interview

David John Courtney 17th February 1959 - 22nd October 2023
A well known public figure in the underworld, Dave was close to some of the UK's most infamous hard men and gangsters, such as Lenny McLean, Reggie Kray, Charlie Richardson, Freddie Foreman...
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[@adamcoope8726]

Finally someone interviews DC with original questions. Awesome tribute. Cheers LT.

[@douglasdickson6986]

Actually enjoyed this and was surprised at just how DC came across. Obviously loved/s his ex wife that bit got me... RIP 😢

[@harryblox760]

​@douglasdickson6986 He was a really funny fella. When he was on form, he was on fire.

[@adamjaeme9pearce489]

.... . M 9😅​@@douglasdickson6986

[@PiersHernu]

Interviewed David in August 1998 for the first issue of my new Lads magazine Front - immediately appointed him my lead columnist and sorted him out with a writer/editor and publisher for his first book 'Stop The Ride'... been lifelong friends ever since and can only confirm him as a man of rare intellect, charisma, kindness, humour and general excellence. It has been an honour and a privilege to know and love and be loved by you David! See you soon sir X

[@adriandoughty2259]

HI PIERS COMEDIAN ADRIAN DOUGHTY HERE . WE MET FEW TIMES OVER YEARS. ANY WAY SUCH EXALENT KIND FEW WORDS THERE. HE LOVED YOU.

[@yvonne.robertpickett659]

I still have front mags them nuts the early 2000s was great your mag was great

[@FaceFcuk]

Loved that magazine

[@standalby6949]

@@adriandoughty2259never heard of ya mate , tell us a joke 😂

[@simonjohnson6581]

Yes mate, i used to read front magazine, that and Bizzare magazine were the best lad mags of the day.......FHM and loaded were crap by comparison!! And Dave gave it some proper cred, that the others could only dream of!! R.I.P. DAVE COURTNEY OBE!!!! hahaha!!!!

[@asham76]

Love him or hate him, his character will be remembered RIP 🙏

[@chrisbennett6260]

well his life been documented on KZbin

[@clairebriggs6905]

Very engaging , great story teller , embellished to his favour I think . Clearly an absolute character . Live by the sword die by the sword . Never the less rest in eternal peace

[@opticalman6417]

hate is noting but a reflection of self hate it has noting to do with anyone else

[@opticalman6417]

yeah a false entitled narcissistic psychopath

[@paulmorganmorgan7541]

I hate bully's but enjoyed this podcast rip 🙏 young man

[@justguess179]

I know that he has sadly now passed away. But, the way he talks is just so honest and humble. He just tells it straight and that is admirable

[@paulinepickering8151]

Brilliant What a legend I could listen to him all day...what a coloured lifestyle! He certainly lived his life RIP Dave Courtney

[@neilgoss8865]

Met Dave about 20 years ago. I had my then 1 year old daughter with me. He spent the entire time playing with her on his lap and making jokes. I have a really good photo of the two of them, my daughter had hold of the mini knuckle duster pendant he wore round his neck. Love him or hate him, if you met him, you would never forget him. Rip.

[@stevetaylor972]

People put dave down but personally I've always found him funny and humble he's just had a incredible life and made many happy in his company legend ❤

[@Prithi29]

Dave was the most loyal friends ever.....I miss him so much....we were friends for 23 years and my life feels so empty without him 😢

[@jimtheyid]

Watched this again,can't believe he's gone. The world needed characters like Dave. Rest In Peace

[@davidhopkins848]

Went out on his own terms got to respect him for that rip Dave

[@MrG77]

I have the start of arthritis in my arms shoulders and wrists due to vibration tools over use over the years and I am in constant pain. I am only 46. I cannot imagine this getting worse for another 10/20 years. But I to much of a coward to take my own life. But I do understand why Dave took his.🙏

[@user-de7wq3iu7g]

Your not a coward your braver for enduring it

[@Paddy.C]

When it gets too bad for you mate, keep pestering the doctor, they can give you monthly injections for the pain.

[@SummerJ200]

Perhaps try changing your diet too, cut out all processed carbs and just eat protein and veg, you never know it may help x it cured my knee x All the best 🙏🏽

[@MrG77]

@@SummerJ200 I am trying recently to cut out the pasta and bread as I was eating to much of it. I am now eating more veg and fish , and more garlic ,ginger and beetroot as I read thats good for your circulation. Being honest I am starting to feel a little better already.🙏

[@SummerJ200]

@@MrG77 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@soulboy5700]

Great interview. This is the most relaxed interview I've ever seen Dave Courtney in. He was so open, honest and relaxed. Sad he's no longer with us but happy that l was able to see him in this interview 🙏🏽.

[@pauld6400]

He probably knew this was going to be his last podcast. Rip Dave

[@Paddy.C]

Yeah, I sadly bumped into, and chatted with a lass I knew, the day before she took her own life. I was struck by how upbeat and positive she seemed, but apparently it's very common. Once someone has made the decision to go, they don't have any more cares, and are actually happy, because they know all their problems will be over soon.

[@tubbyrizla]

R.I.P Dave I will never forget the day we met and u invited me to ur home to sign my book… stop the ride u was kind polite and made me feel welcome and that made my day that day 20 something years ago

[@thehomefront1905]

Great story, tell us more my friend.

[@tubbyrizla]

@@thehomefront1905 well I was in My 20”s filling my car up near the round about at Woolwich ferry as I’m filling my car up I feel someone looking at me from inside the petrol garage through the garage window I see this flash cocky skin head looking at me so after putting what I needed in the car I’ve gone into the garage to pay and to see what the skin head was looking at as I’ve walked in I saw this flash shiny headed bald guy realised it was Dave Courtney and I said I’m reading ya book if I’d known you was going to be here I would of had me book with me for ya to sign it. Then he said well ya know where I live don’t ya? I said no so he told me n said bring it round I’ll sign it. So I went home my mum told me just go round there. So I did. Got there bouncer on door. I asked to see Mr Courtney, he come to the door I said hello Mr Courtney he said call me Dave you c&&t lol. He showed me round n showed me his collections of stuff. Jenny was there n d’courtney who was around 2 at the time. Dave signed my book n gave me a load of signed memorabilia. As I was leaving Dave said “so what do you do for a living boy? Like an idiot I came straight out with “I’m a dumper truck driver” cos that’s what I did at the time. Dave turned round and said “well my garden ain’t they sodding big” idiot me didn’t think of saying I can do put my hand to anything n get a job out of this lol. So off I went on my way,,,had about 4 miles on a summers day loaded with posters n books to walk home with lol

[@SNAFU..]

You met Courtney and I'm the King of Spain......

[@kjp1232]

​@@SNAFU..Weirdo

[@Scarlettvoid]

Tons of people have met him lol, my mum met him in the 90s when he would stand outside one of his nightclubs in a robe and a cigar LOL ive bumped into him a few times as well@@SNAFU..

[@andrewgray957]

BIG up dave n Jennifer 👏 ❤

[@MarkSpry-s5s]

I’ve watched a lot of if not all of the interviews with Dave over the years but I can honestly say this one the most honest I’ve seen thank you

[@iggyhiggins.]

My dad gave me Dave's book stop the ride when I was 13 and I was laughing my bollocks off and since then I followed Dave,say what you want about him but he could pull a army together and is the last of that generation, I liked him

[@ShikonMA]

That was a good final interview with Dave, Liam, thanks for that. Glad you got the opportunity to show him in that way.

[@callyk5678]

Met Dave 28 years ago in Southport, he was a celeb guest at a club in the vip area. A true gentleman with time for everyone and answered every question he’d probably been asked a million times before with gusto. Rest in peace Dave

[@K1NGB1LLY]

Why is it Real old school gangsters grow to be the biggest gentlemen.? Loved that pod cast Liam . A tiny hint of the arthritis pain he was going thru but kept it positive. Not the cowards way out either dave you had balls right until the end ! Rest Easy big man! Love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@paulreid9845]

Oh my word, I’ve been following Dave since the Bermondsey boys, doc, and seen I think every interview/program on him, but this podcast smashed them all out the park, so genuine, so funny as always, but you saws a very reflective Dave, and a hurting Dave, this made it all the more poignant.RIP Dave Courtney, a bloke till the end👊

[@krisyung]

who

[@porkdread2950]

Brilliant podcast this one 💯 Dave was a good genuine man & I’m honoured to have met & known him for many many years (RIP 🙏🏾 Dave 🕊🙏🏾)

[@lauj888]

That smile! Dave Courtney lived a hella life!! What amazing stories! Love how real he was, wasn’t afraid to talk about his ex Jen and how she inspired him to be stronger. Proper love story there. So sad it ended & they lost Jenson. Hope Dave is up there having a good time with Jenson and waiting patiently for when Jen eventually joins them & they get back their precious lifelong bond Cracking interview Liam!! You really brought out all facets of Dave, from the rough & tough, to the charismatic & loving side. What a dream of a life he had! I understand so well why he did what he did. He spent time making sure everyone was gonna be okay & he knew Brendan would carry out his wishes fully. True Best Friends there. Brendan is funny as hell too, so I can see how he kept Daves spirits up, even in the roughest pain he was going through. Everyone needs a Brendan. Rave in Paradise Dave!! Free of pain, with that cheeky smile!! Much Love to Jen, Brendan & Mercy, Courtney, and all other family & friends. You lost a great one, but what a history you had, that was so precious & unforgettable❤️🙏🏼❤️👑🇬🇧

[@matthewdance2967]

What a intense interview loved every minute of it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CrazyLazyDaisyAnnand]

Extremely brave man. R.I.P Dave Courtney

[@bigt9374]

When you are too scared too face life you take what seems like the easier route . It's not brave and even Dave said it's the cowards way out .

[@CrazyLazyDaisyAnnand]

@@bigt9374 when you've been a carer to someone that is in extreme pain every minute of the day you can completely understand why Dave chose the BRAVE way out. He lived his life on his own terms, and ended it on his own terms. how is that cowardly? could you do it because i certainly couldn't

[@opticalman6417]

@@CrazyLazyDaisyAnnand its not brave your deluded

[@liamd6363]

@@bigt9374he weren’t scared of life at all just didn’t want to live the rest of his life in pain miserable and a burden to his loved ones

[@bigt9374]

@@liamd6363 he wasn't in agony or disabled in any way . If you watched his last few pod casts he was full of beans , energetic, animated and waving his arms around . He even said life's great . You don't talk with your hands if you are crippled with arthritis.

[@jamielankshear6399]

Very well done Liam .he enjoyed that as much as you did.RIP Dave 🙏

[@joecarr6476]

Best interview I’ve seen with Dave Courtney.

[@ashmason7955]

Great interview Liam, I really hope Dave’s books and documentary still get published. RIP Dave.

[@tonyhomeboy]

Massive respect ,rip dave absolute gent ! Great interview Liam keep them coming fella 👍

[@becksarmour9922]

Looking forward to this, sending love to all ❤❤❤

[@ltb8588]

You can tell how much Dave loved and missed his wife, very sad RIP big man x

[@scottwilson1510]

I’m gonna miss Dave a legend with qualities rarely found all in one person he helped me through tough times with my mental health I’ll never forget his words at the end “Stay cool friend!” Rest in peace Dave and praying for peace for all his family at this time 🙏🤝😢💪🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Docu-Snips123]

Amazing Podcast Gents, Really enjoyed it...God Bless Liam, RIP Dave, Hope he is in a better place. xx

[@ScottAce-Macgyver]

What a great interview well done Liam keep up the great work. 👍

[@myeyes2urs19]

What a Character, Rest In Peace Mr Courtney. Great interview.

[@MissBehaving-im9vt]

10 seconds in and im already balling, Dave was a personal friend of mine for 24 years, theres pics of him with my kids on my fridge! Oh the stories i could tell 😂 i miss that fucker so much 😢

[@jcwrighty9895]

His looking over you from above. Don't worry.

[@MissBehaving-im9vt]

@@jcwrighty9895 thank you! It's still not sunk in properly yet that we'll never see him again

[@jcwrighty9895]

@@MissBehaving-im9vt Yes missb, death is never easy, grief affects us all differently, I'm still in shock about my partner who died a few years ago suddenly. We're still here so have to try be happy somehow, god knows how lol! Bless your heart. Jc

[@MissBehaving-im9vt]

@@jcwrighty9895 defo, a loved ones passing is always traumatic and drags up old grief, Genson & my Brother were killed within 8 months of each other so that was super traumatic on both families too and although it's been 12 yrs, none of us have healed from that either but we all know the 3 of them are together now so that's some comfort, so sorry for your loss too 🙏🏽

[@jcwrighty9895]

@@MissBehaving-im9vt Sorry for you losses too. It feels very sad because our loved ones are no longer with us but jus to know there being looked after somehow and that one day we will all meet up again. I do believe that, I hope I'm not wrong, It' a strong feeling that that can't be mistaken. It's been a real pleasure talking to you. I hope things work out for you, I'm sure it will. RIP Dave and all the people that's passed over. God bless 🙏

[@becksarmour9922]

That smile at the end of the podcast, brilliant liam ❤❤❤

[@smurfmonster]

I want the bit where Dave goes “I’m a Lion, I’m gonna bite ya!” As a ring tone!! It’s friggin awesome!!

[@sarahhumphrey4595]

My granddad was Charlie Richardson very special grand dad. U two this interview is brilliant. Alot of conversations have a great day from sarah

[@robwood8331]

Your grandad was a superb entrepreneur very intelligent man. RIP

[@robthomas5864]

Met Dave and Tony Lambrianou together about 25 years ago. Both gentlemen had that special old skool aura! Rest in peace both. 🙏

[@BulkernatorKerb]

This is fast becoming the best podcast on my list!

[@MarkPitsmoorOwl]

Only one word for you Dave you are a amazing legend m😮my friend from Sheffield England SWFC Hillsborough

[@ausven]

What a great interview, often bumped into Dave at various raves throughout the 90's always, approachable and a nice fella, this was the best interview i've seen with the man, a fitting tribute, well done Liam.

[@20covo]

Best podcast he done fantastic tribute to the man well done ❤

[@chrisvine7591]

Top podcast liam well done and that was the best interview with dc I've seen real questions with powerful answers from the man himself rest in peace dc

[@WilliamHorrocks]

Seen Dave Courtney in a different light after watching this, great interview! RIP Dave.

[@harleyyoung9585]

Wow....the energy is amazing. Its like two daves...... R I P DAVE

[@Rokcie]

Awww, this interview was everything I thought it would be & some - funny, emotional, raw & absolutely on the money (especially with the state of play in the UK today)..... what a lovely personal memory for you Liam & thanks for sharing it with us. RIP Dave Courtney xxx

[@Minutewithmel]

This man helped me without ever even knowing my name or even who I was when I was bang in trouble and for that I'll ne er forget this man

[@vickiwest9791]

The most beautiful podcast ❤

[@ryantupman6703]

What a guy! So sad when I heard the news he was no longer with us utterly heartbreaking. What a gent R.I.P Dave!

[@michaelbasher]

Really great interview.

[@Warwick_Hunt]

Brilliant. Lovin these, Liam. Fantastic interviews. Truly. Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@RamblingroundwithTerryandJack]

Great interview Liam thank you

[@justonsullivan3807]

R.I.P Dave, u will never be forgotten. Dave is a LEGEND. great podcast mate. Lots of luv from Florida. 👍🇺🇲🗽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@miklemaklemore2539]

Peace after the pain, RIP Dave 🙏

[@topgrafter2007]

I will cherish watching this for the rest of my days, thank you so much Liam 🙏

[@vandafowkes9759]

Rest in eternal peace Dave Courtney may you have one of the best beds in heaven god bless you always 💞🙏💞 Thanks Liam brilliant podcast 🤝

[@bbreedo395]

Proper diamond gezzzer! He played me one handed at pool while smoking a cigar in the other hand. He still beat me ! Another time at a wedding, pulls out a piece of paper & tells it’s a map of the desert! it was full of sand. It was proper funny, without even trying! We’ve lost a good’en 👊🏽

[@sammoore8445]

Great show Liam all the best Sam Moore 😊

[@doncarlo8253]

Fantastic loved this. Dave will be missed

[@valleyman-mentalhealth]

Great interview Liam mate, RIP Dave Courtney.

[@Natzcool83]

I didn't know anything bout Dave and Jen before the aligraithm recommending these interviews to watch, What a dude Dave was hey. Its great that he refromed and had a positive influence on the younger generation in his later years. Mega cool about the jay Z album. RIP Dave .

[@-Marshajohnston99]

Well I must admit I am sitting er in tear,s You was a very beautiful person with the most generous heart and soul and you’ll never be forgotten and them blue eyes and your infectious smile is everything and your going to be sorely missed by millions Dave ❤

[@mrb9350]

I hope you're a woman

[@lisajackson986]

Always loved dave Courtney, he says it as it is and I love that in him, so sad he was in so much pain with arthritis, RIP DAVE, you will be missed by millions, sleep tight geezer 😢🙏🙏❤❤

[@johnoconnor8396]

I met Dave. And he wus old school will be missed rip..jonjon

[@sarahhumphrey4595]

U two are something else it's Sarah humphrey!!! Dave ain't lying!!!!!!

[@jammaman]

Liam: are you hung like a porn star? Dave: no... Dave: but I got other qualities, ask your wife! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gary-mu1bu]

Great interview this.

[@paulbowman1762]

Great videi Mate ! Rip Dave ! Pain Free ! Godbless 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dava-c5345]

We’ll never get another DAVE COURTNEY R.I..P - DAVE

[@welshgirl5330]

Great interview thank you❤️

[@sheennshine7]

Remember the day I met Dave, up on Plumstead common in his local. My misses worked behind the bar, and one day, she said, "Dave drinks at this pub daily," so I went in one Saturday afternoon and in he walks after riding in off his motorbike. Misses introduced me, and we started talking away. He knew my dad from the old days and asked me what I did for a living, explained then I asked him, never forgot to this day, said he was the local tabberweare dealer ! Laughed, and he knew I knew who he was. Proper gentleman who had respect to whom was around him and always looked after the ladies that worked in his local !

[@simonjohnson6581]

I still can't believe that he's gone....a light has gone out in humanity......another character gone......fucking love you dave and you will be sorely missed mate

[@mrb9350]

Never heard so much shit in my life

[@Formally-known-Prince-Andrew]

The best song featuring a British criminal is no one is innocent by the sex pistols featuring ronnie biggs, and probably a rough time to say it but he done another track with them called einmal belsen war wirklich vortrefflich both on the great rock n roll swindle album. Great pod Liam

[@Steve-dw8hj]

RIP. Brilliant interview, what happened to the documentary he was speaking about, was it every released.

[@charlesleighton8015]

Great interview. You asked many of the same questions that other podcasts have asked, but you asked them in a different way that made it seem like they haven't been asked before we'll done mate top interview.

[@aCmview]

Legend . Rest easy big man

[@RetroMasters1977]

bless him he looks so well in this video R.I.P dave

[@alisonwhite1020]

RIP DAVE, YOU DID IT YOUR WAY DAVE? AS MY MUM SAID 'THEY BROKE THE MOULD WHEN THEY MADE DAVE. HE IS LIKE ROCKIN HORSE SHIT,. YOU DONT GET MEN LIKE DAVE ANYMORE.,, ALL THE CHARITY WORK DAVE DID HELPED & STOOD IN THE BACKGROUND. I LOVE DAVE BECAUSE I LOVE ALL OLD SCHOOL MEN. R.I.P. XX❤❤❤❤❤😂🎉❤❤

[@westie0113uk]

He is so right about working door now. Back then you had bouncers who were hard men that wouldnt be able to get a badge to work on the doors now. Not going to say the venue but around 25 plus years ago i saw a bouncer, who was a kick boxer, almost take the head off a punter with a kick. The lad fell and banged his head and almost died. An ambulance came and as they wete giving him CPR on the floor the bouncer was stood 5 foot away still working the door. Madness.

[@standalby6949]

Poor Dave lied , he was hurting inside bless him , RIP

[@christophermoore488]

He knew things and saved his loved ones by ending himself.❤

[@stevenspraggs4953]

fantastic never met the guy but seen all his interviews etc RIP dave the world is a sadder place without you

[@benjaminr7228]

Superb interview there with Dave Courtney , very genuine.

[@BLX187]

This was good. the host let him talk. and asked the right questions

[@Spigscanlansir]

Incredible podcast what a chap .. Great job Liam 👏

[@MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons]

Spot on perspectives, there won't be another one of him. He mentions Rancid and that's how I ended up here

[@icowar]

The moment I remember in Bermondsey boy is him walking through a green with his son just chatting, a carefree time before the inevitable time in prison

[@KINGKONG-jc7xh]

Great interview may he R.I.P you should of cropped in the image hes talking about into video,,,, maby going forward you could add images of certain things that come up in podcasts, just a taught, great content by the way, best of luck going forward fella 👊🇮🇪😄

[@johncar8461]

Paddy Conroy of Willow Gap Farm, Haydon Bridge, is Still trolling Dave Courtney even after his sad death, you lived in a mansion Dave, Conroy lives in a shed.....................Rest in peace Dave, you will be remembered he will not.

[@marioncharleston]

Dave was in a council house.2 good friends of his after his death said he didnt have a pot to pee in.he was waiting eviction.been fighting eviction for 6yrs.

[@naycash]

thanks for doing this one

[@Simon-50gtf]

Muppetto ! How are you mate its been too long !! Jesus Piers ...im the other side of the world almost ! the last 12 years...its so weird and random seeing your comment comment here. I been thinking for years how are you Piers.?! Oh the times we had ! Talking of which im looking to write a book ...send me your contact details . Be great to catch up ! I was so sad about Howard as well ...id spoken to him about 5 days before he passed...it was on the cards

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Great video Liam 👍👍👍👍

[@shelledwards2668]

RIP Dave ❤️

[@thomasdickenson678]

Wen to the Howard school with beau his son we never believed his dad was a big man in London until we met me him dave was one hell of a story teller

[@jimbowen423]

Brilliant podcast. I read Dave's book: Stop the Ride, when it first came out approximately 20 years ago. Really good read. RIP Dave x

[@Devvy56]

Rip Dave 🍀

[@Johnknowsstuff]

Was it Norman Buckland with the gold chain? That's who I thought of.

[@MancTraveller]

Dont know why he says the Jay-Z blueprint picture is the same with Jay's head on it, its the same style, but its not the same photo, there's no copyright infringement

[@theunemployedtrucker]

Dave is a very humble kind man who is an excellent story teller and can keep you hanging on his every word , he's done a hell of a lot for charity and lived a life we can only dream about. He's definitely a national treasure even though the establishment will never agree, i just hope and pray that Dave has finally found peace and is no longer suffering any pain and is reunited with his son . RIP DAVE COURTNEY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤