Derek Nimmo's Grave Star of Oh, Brother! Celebrity Graves

Derek Nimmo made his name as the Reverend Mervyn Noote in the British sitcom All Gas and Gaiters (1966). At the time it was considered rather controversial because the main characters were senior churchmen (the Bishop, his chaplain Noote and the Archdeacon) who got into various scrapes as a result of their general incompetence. By the time the series finished, Nimmo was identified with the stereotype of a traditional British clergyman and he went on to play a bungling monk in another BBC clerical sitcom, Oh, Brother!, and a Roman Catholic priest in its sequel series, Oh, Father![7] In 1969, Nimmo received an award for his performances in both sitcoms, when the Royal Television Society awarded him a silver medal.[8] Another sitcom in which he appeared in a starring role as a clergyman, many years later, was Hell's Bells (by now promoted to a dean) which ran for one series in 1986.[6] He also appeared as the Reverend Jonathan Green in a television production of Cluedo. He became so well known for his clerical parody that, in the 1975 The Goodies episode "Wacky Wales", a "team of Derek Nimmos" played in a spoof "Ecclesiastical Rugby Sevens" competition.
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[@patcardiff2563]

I was very young I used to think he was a funny priest we soon forget these lovely actors thank you for the memories xx

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

know what you mean Pat he is a blast from the past but it's nice to keep those moments alive for our youth thank you for the comment much love Alan

[@patcardiff2563]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Alan you must be a night hawk like me I was a nurse for thirty three years and I worked nights was still working when I kept having pain in the middle of my back that went on for three years didn’t thinking a million years that this pain as I thought was through lifting heavy patients until one day the pain was so unbearable I went to see a doctor they did tests and said I was vit b12 deficient so I started taking vit b12 felt ok but the pain returned went to Hospital for tests after three years of going to work and taking the vitamins they diagnosed me with blood cancer I am refusing chemo therapy I am just a great believer in prayer I go every three weeks for blood transfusions which make me feel ok my only problem now is how long can these transfusions go on because Transfusions are full of iron to much iron causes heart failure and liver failure without transfusions I get so short on breath I just cannot win I have just lost a friend who had similar she had everything they offered her but now she is gone I want to live as long as I can xxxxxxxxx

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

He was a great actor ...sadly one you forget (well I did ) Great tribute Alan ...Sad the grave has no flowers

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

At least we both remember him a little bit now. Debbie, thank you

[@psychokeef]

Thanks again for showing another fine actor and comedian he always reminds me of a male version of pat Coombs a bit of a ditherer. Weird how his wife died the same year and not in the same grave. Take care my good friend can’t wait till the next one 👏👏👏👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Psy Yes I thought the same but I don't know the answer why they weren't together and now that you've said it I can see the connection with Pat. They were similar. Well done my friend

[@joyclayton-gh3xq]

Thank you, Alan. Lovely memories of this funny actor. He certainly had a knack for making anything funny. He must have been a great after dinner speaker. When I was younger, I also thought he was a vicar.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you, Joy

[@shirlski]

We all loved Derek Nimmo growing up.

[@spitfirekev]

I remember him, when I was growing up. Perfect English gentleman. Fantastic job Alan. 👏👏👏👏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

At least we both shared the memories. Speak fire. Well done

[@danielsellers8538]

A very enjoyable actor/ comedian now at peace

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I'm glad you can remember him he's going back in time but was very rather clever with his humour

[@phonebill190]

Great memories of watching him with my mum and dad

[@elizabethhaggis1926]

I remember him well from All Gas & Gaiters. I learnt my love of gentle, non-threatening humour from that programme.

[@nickgov66]

I remember him in a film called "The Bargee" with Harry H.Corbett where he played a doctor. He was also The Reverend Noot in "All Gas and Gaiters" with William Mervyn as the Bishop and Robertson Hare as the Dean.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Nick it sounds like you're a mastermind I think you know more about is acting than I do well done Alan

[@GuyBaldersonyorks]

Ey up Alan so sorry to tell you my dad passed away 2 months ago and I need time away but I'll be back ok

[@P.J.B.769]

I loved his plum accent and dry wit. And like lots i remember him for his clergy roles.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi PJB Well observing as you said he was so plum

[@GregGNP]

Another great video Alan and wow you had perfect weather for this. Anyway this video revives this mans memory in peoples minds because sadly people can become forgotten about very quickly nowadays. Your video showcases Derek's career pointing out how dynamic his professional and personal life really was. Also quite a secretly intelligent man for sure.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Greg for noticing, a lot of people have a distant memory of this kind of buffoon but he was very subtle and as you realized very intelligent he moved the comic status and deserves to be remembered thank you for comment observations Alan

[@dave32524]

Great video again Alan funny i was watching a episode of steptoe and son yesterday and Derek Nimmo was in it as a posh Antiques shop owner

[@anthonycooper5877]

Brilliant video Alan Thank you as always

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Anthony. It's always great to read your comments

[@claresmith9261]

A real blast from the past, I remembered him as such a witty, childish, talkative vicar Like you I was very young and being Irish I was fascinated with his bubbly energetic way of moving and humor I noticed you didn’t put a beep beep flower on his grave, thanks for these 🙏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Yes I think you've got to be a certain age to remember him obviously and he couldn't have a flower today unfortunately but at least I think we've rekindled his memory which is more important

[@claresmith9261]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Exactly, you certainly have done that ..

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks for this lovely video,as always. Though it's only 25 years,as usual,there are no flowers and he had children and Grandkids.

[@Lynsey1975]

Yes I noticed that,I always make sure my grandparents,mum,have flowers on their graves,so sad when you see empty graves.

[@Isleofskye]

@@Lynsey1975 Yes, Lynsey. It's extraordinary how many Show Business Stars were so famous and in some cases just less than 3 years after their death,there is ust a headstone with no flowers. I will see how the flowers that I planted 2 weels ago, for My Mum(died in 1996) are getting on(The grave,also," remembers" my Dad who died in 1971.

[@Lynsey1975]

That’s wonderful you do that for your parents after all this time that’s passed,my grandparents are all the way buried in Scotland & im in Lomdon,but I love to see the graves looking cheery & cared for,just goes to show celebs don’t always get the aderation we think.

[@cfp8872]

Hi Alan, another good one. I think people like Derek Nimmo have a gift and that is their voice. It captivates you and holds your attention. As such their story telling is so much better than many of us who and this elevates their performance. I vaguely remember All Gas and Gaiters but like you it’s Oh Brother which first drew my attention. He was also in Murder Ahoy with the wonderful Margaret Rutherford ( well worth one of your VLOGS) as a Navy Sub Lieutenant . I first saw this years after it was released so strange to see him without a Cassock nevertheless a great performance demonstrating his natural ability for comedic timing. Lovely to be reminded of those we often forget keep up the good work 👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi CFP Murder Ahoy I agree with you it brings them back from the depths of our minds and he was a great comic character actor I'm gonna look out for the film Murder Ahoy and I would look to do Margaret thank you for the suggestion Cheers Mate Alan

[@Pam-tx5zd]

Programmes everyone could watch. Loved him

[@annfahy2589]

Aw. Drek Nimmo was a really good actor,got All Gas & Gaiters on dvd,brilliant😂❤

[@johnf4883]

Thank you Alan, interesting video 👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Cheers John

[@shirleyn546]

Very strange, such a memorable actor but now almost forgotten. Remember watching with mum and dad, used to think he was hilarious, probably didn’t get most of it, but that voice . Lovely memories of a care free time.Nice one Alan, nice churchyard bathed in sunshine

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Absolutely Shirley, I think you got it when you said care free times isn't it stranger we never realized how lucky we were when so young but that's life but everybody 😅

[@GiantmanUK]

Cheers Alan mate another good tribute.Hope our paths cross at some point be good to meet you

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I'd love that giant man. Let's see if we can make happen. Thanks, alan

[@sue_62]

Great video thank you again! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Sue for your support

[@LarraineThomas-z5q]

What a lovely man really enjoyed this video Alan thank you x

[@charmainemcgowan6886]

Thanks Alan ❤

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

And a big thank you Charmaine

[@naytch2003]

Great video as always Alan..love the t shirt..enjoy the nice weather:)

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Nay It was a lovely sunny day I know somebody in Greece at the moment and it far to hot we are lucky we have this changeable weather

[@wendyvann6685]

Alas i cant remember him , but sounds like a funny chap, shame the way he died , thank you , you always enlighten us, and may i say offer some great words of wisdom xxx

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

It's great to see you watching all my videos. That's very kind of you 😉 The little bits at the end I genuinely believe I used to read a lot of psychology and it kind of works for me, so I hope it helps the people a little bit. Take care, alan

[@MrPhilreilly]

Another great video!

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you, Phil

[@hancecrawford]

Hi Alan trust you are well I often wondered what happened to these people thanks for sharing👍👍👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thants it Hance they come back to life in our minds :-)

[@chapsnaps1]

In the early 70s, Derek Nimmo opened a Fête in our village. The Fête was an annual event in aid of Barnardo's. He was lovely! If memory serves me, I seem to remember that he arrived in a blue Rolls-Royce.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thanks for the nice memory

[@jonathansteele9457]

Loved him on tv

[@carolhayes3874]

It isn't often you remember people like this until someone like you does video's like this and you think "oh I remember him" and when you tell his story you think oh what a shame. I must admit he wasn't all that well known to me, but you told a very sympathetic story. X

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I think he's a distant memory. Carol to a lot of people now but it's nice to try and remember and bring back our youth 😉

[@johnnewham2235]

I thought he was brilliant, thank you once again Alan

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

My pleasure John. I'm glad you enjoyed that

[@rocka-cb7kk]

hello alan i remember this man he goes back a few light years i dont go round with my eyes shut but i did not know he had gone but the news dont tell us anything any more so thank god for you or we would never know keep well my friend

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi rocka he is one of those actors from our distant past but it's still nice to bring it forward into the light again glad you enjoyed

[@grahampratchett8207]

Hi. Throughly enjoy your videos. I live just yards away from the Breakspear Crematorium. Load of Film, TV & Radio celebrities are there. You could spend some hours just seeing and reading their inscriptions.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you for the encouragement John, do you know any of the names of these stars from the past ? Thanks for the tip

[@TheWacoKid1963]

Two seconds in and it's already a thumbs up

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Wako Just as long as you don't change your mind one minute in :-) thank you friend

[@TheWacoKid1963]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Never in a month of Sundays Kidda

[@dianewood15]

Awww Derek Nimmo was great Another great video Alan

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Well done you Diane

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Thanks, interesting upload & lovely area. He reminds me of Gyles Brandreth. If he took his son out of the Will I doubt he had plans to put him back in. Wonder why they hadn't got on. Shame.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I think they made up the friendship but I'm not sure about why they fell out

[@adrianbrowne7874]

I remember the 'dulcet tones' of Derek Nimmo from my early childhood! He was clearly a fine raconteur, & his idiosyncratic demeanour, was evocative of that time! Once again really 'fine content' Alan! You do this incredibly well!!😊

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I think you also could be called a Raconteur Adrian you reach out my batteries thank you

[@adrianbrowne7874]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Ha ha ha. Thanls Alan! But will try 'not' to reach your batteries out too much in the future. Great content & huge respect for you!

[@marion3777]

Hello Alan another one of your great videos you do keep us entertain with the chat .

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Marion and you keep the entertaining comments :-)

[@crystaldance5731]

I love your videos Alan you do a good job wow derek Nimmo I’d forgotten this man thankyou for taking us there to see his resting place he wad a favourite of mine loved his humour his voice he wasn’t bad looking either so glad to watch this one Alan good job ❤️😊👍🏻

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Crystal, you are my gem. Derek certainly had a very sophisticated demeanour thank you for your nice comments you charge me up with power :-)

[@shaunemerton1822]

One that I suggested to you and local to me Easton Maudit. Between Bozeat and Wollaston. I live in Irthlingborough. Best wishes Shaun

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Stairs can often be very detrimental especially if one is an elder. His death sounds similar to that of Laura Ashley's of who passed two days before Derek's 55th birthday. RIP Derek

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

That's a very important point one of the biggest killers of older people is a break of the bones especially the hips and both these blue one on people died so that injuries on the stairs Thanks Keep it real

[@renamoore]

Congrats Alan amazing film and day too..

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Great day and not to hot :-)

[@louisestopford7114]

Didn't know much about Derek at all, but I still enjoyed your lovely video. The churchyard is absolutely stunning. What a beautiful Spot!! Another tragic end though which seems such a shame as I think he came across as a nice man. Alan are you still doing 'Rate My Travel'? Thanks Alan and again, also for your 'words of wisdom'. I find these very comforting.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Louise, well it's nice that you enjoyed it even though you didn't know him really 😉 I am definitely doing the second channel and I've completed a new film recently but the problem is at the moment I'm just selling my house so I'm so short on time. Hopefully within the next few weeks. I hope to see you on that one as well if you enjoy. All the best Alan

[@steveoz1243]

Thanks Alan for this video, I didn't know how he died. I never knew he had an illegitimate child either, You would think he was whiter than white with his roles he played, Thanks again Alan.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Yes Steve was also slightly surprised but I do think he was a good man overall you could tell that by the people who are connected to him cheers Alan

[@moggy-ie6ug]

Great as always Alan 👏✌️👏don’t make them like they use to 🦾

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Moggy very true mate

[@anthonyturner2506]

Derek nimo great actor so funny & comedy 😂 looks like a nice bit of sunshine 🌞 ❤

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

It was a lovely afternoon Anthony

[@PaulBolton-n6k]

Like your channel . Thanks would be interested in your life as you know lost of famous people could you do a blog about you😂

[@Karin-]

I know I've heard of this man and I recognise him, but for the life of me, I cannot remember seeing anything with him in it. Weird 😕. Apparently, he was in 2 episodes of Neighbours of all things, in 1990, but I don't remember that either - then again, I struggle to remember 5 minutes ago LOL 😄. Thank you Alan 😊

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Karin You might be too young he did Star a long time ago really :-)

[@Karin-]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep I'll take that - always nice to think I'm too young to remember something whether it's true or not LOL .. Thank you Alan 😁

[@garywatt4546]

No flower?

[@gravedays8875]

I must admit to not really knowing anything about this actor. He wasn't in anything I watched. I still enjoyed the video though Alan. A beautiful place in beautiful weather, you can't wish for any more than that. I'm already looking forward to the next one.

[@Jkk55]

Thank you for the lovely video I must admit I do not remember this man or I forgot. Anyway I hope he rests in peace, falling down the stairs is so dangerous for anyone but even deadlier to those of a certain age!. Keep them coming Alan i love your channel! 👏👏👏👏💕

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

@@Jkk55 They say the broken hip but all people's one of the communist ways that people unfortunately die thank you for your fantastic comments

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Darren I can only just remember him and I think you're younger than me so I'm not surprised you do not know Derek.I definitely watched the comedy series because I also know all the actors in the programs by sight but he was above my head as a little kid. You're doing well for the videos every Sunday night like a Trooper

[@bucko321]

Jolly gosh, jolly gosh. Not a typo.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Yes he did say I forgotten

[@judegwilliam4761]

Hi Alan, you didn’t leave a Motor Home Beep Beep flower?

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Unfortunately Judge I ran out but at least we got to remember him which is the main thing

[@judegwilliam4761]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep And a lovely tribute it was too. Thank you taking us with you as always. 👍😘

[@davidwestbury2328]

I remember Disney’s one of our dinosaurs is missing which he starred in

[@Pam-tx5zd]

Such a shame he wasn't credited for that James bond film

[@julianash4663]

Ithink iknowthe name but imagine bit you g to remember him very funny man ididnt know he had died blessed be to him

[@GuyBaldersonyorks]

Alan why don't you do Mollie sugden or john iman

[@markogden9289]

Nice alan 👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you Mark

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

Lovely vid, Alan. Very poignant.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Cheers Sur

[@CarolWoosey-ck2rg]

Hi Al- a lovely place but what a very unassuming grave- you would never know he was from my neck of the woods - surprised though that his wife stayed with him after his affair - have you sold the van yet? Stay well mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Yes because he sounded such a posh chap didn't take Carol come out no I haven't sold the van yet I'm not in a big rush :-)

[@CarolWoosey-ck2rg]

​@@MotorHomeBeepBeep👍

[@hancecrawford]

Alan what happened to Derek simlair to what happened to Cilla Black

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

I have filmed Cilla if you want to watch HANCE

[@hancecrawford]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Hi Alan I think Cilla Stumbled and fell at home in spain and hit her head that is why I thought Derek and her were simlair

[@rocka-cb7kk]

sad nothing on his grave