From SAS Soldier to Brad Pitt’s Bodyguard | Extraordinary Lives Podcast |

In this weeks episode of Extraordinary Lives, we speak to Billy Billingham, a decorated military leader who served in the SAS for over 20 years. The SAS is famous for its gruelling selection process and are rightfully considered one of the best special forces in the world. After his military career, Billy became a bodyguard and looked after A-list celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He is now Chief Instructor on Channel 4’s hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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With thanks to Billy for taking part! Billy will be touring the UK this Autumn with his new theatre show. Follow Billy on Instagram @billingham22b for new tour dates & venues.
Find out more about Billy’s & his wife’s charity and ethical fashion brand www.deuxmains.com
This is a LADbible vodcast presented by Ben Powell-Jones. In this series, we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences - with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
Host: Ben Powell-Jones, Twitter: @BenPowellJones
00:00 - 01:04 Intro
01:04 - 16:17 Growing Up
16:17 - 33:42 Early Military Career
33:42 - 51:25 SAS Selection
51:25 - 01:00:06 Life in the SAS
01:06:00 -1:15:43 Becoming a Celebrity Bodyguard
01:15:43 - 01:23:24 SAS: Who Dares Wins
01:23:24 - 01:25:13 Life Lesson
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With thanks to Billy for taking part! Billy will be touring the UK this Autumn with his new theatre show. Follow Billy on Instagram @billingham22b for new tour dates & venues. Find out more about Billy’s & his wife’s charity and ethical fashion brand www.deuxmains.com

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[@scottjackson458]

I've not watched this yet. Can I get/watch an uncensored unbeepable copy from somewhere?

[@therantingboy]

I'll ask it again. Seriously. When did ladbible go from being a memes and hot babes to seriously amazing hard hitting interviews and investigative journalism? I'm totally here for it. Amazing interview.

[@jamiet2262]

Another one for you: it used to run by a left wing minded woman and was aimed at Football obsessed men

[@andrewbrown5300]

Hot babies?

[@phincampbell1886]

Hot babies!? Like, overly warm infants??

[@TheNinnyfee]

​@@phincampbell1886 My thought exactly. Minors?

[@WhySoSerious551]

It was until he said the parachute regiment are the best next to the sas the british armed forces have to offer. Being a formal marine, i have to say, Billy stop chatting shit on tv. You have went down greatly in my estimations to even believe that to be accurate.

[@tonykirk1966]

Served 5 years in the British Army, and I have nothing but admiration for anyone who has been in the SAS/SBS. These guys are superhuman!

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

These special operations guys are insane I was in the us army infantry and I knew 1 or 2 guys I went to basic who served in special forces and ranger battalion and they were beast and that wasn't delta force or tier one like SAS

[@TehDawg]

@@erickiyoshiphillips2323delta is based on the sas

[@royalusala8527]

​@@erickiyoshiphillips2323Now imagine the Devgru or Delta!

[@LoneRangerG5]

You’re elite yourself mate. Respect 🇬🇧

[@tonykirk1966]

@@LoneRangerG5 Thanks 😊 but I know I neither had the physical or mental capacity to joint these elite men. They are on a whole different level!

[@Lagrangeify]

Billy's a gifted storyteller, like many military people are. But it's his absolute honesty that makes his stories so particularly engaging. No bluff, no false modesty, just straight talk. You can imagine him having your back and feeling 100% better for it.

[@DanFleming114]

Obviously an amazing interview from Billy, what a legend! But I’d like to also congratulate the interviewer for doing such an amazing job. Listening and actually being interested in what Billy had to say, and asking smart, thought provoking questions that got very interesting answers. Well done!

[@mk1cortinatony395]

My thoughts too.👌

[@Dav0yt]

yeah very well questioned, respectful yet thought provoking

[@the1stDannyboy]

Completely agree, well done guys!

[@fredhealy3416]

The interviewer is fantastic. Perfectly balanced👌

[@jobbygerm2706]

The lad who interviews is an absolute LEGEND. A close 2nd to Billy...nose to nose on the photo finish 😊

[@mrfrisky6501]

An interviewer that let's the subject talk- how refreshing. That was a great interview.

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

He is a great interviewer for sure. Letting the guests tell their own stories and skilfully getting their stories out of them and listening without constantly interrupting or talking too much is what makes a great interviewer.

[@davidharrison441]

As a retired royal navy NCO i can confirm that all these lads be they SBS or sas who where picked up by us after action or exercise were treated like royalty in every respect , everything was laid out for them and nothing was too much trouble, they deserve the best treatment on offer , thank you lads it's was a privilege.

[@graceygrumble]

My uncle was in The SBS. Only found out about it at his funeral. He was the most charming, kindly and 'ordinary' gentleman you could ever wish to meet.

[@BenDover-tj8vf]

@@graceygrumble your uncle was a very very special man , I can promise you that .

[@graceygrumble]

@Ben Dover You will get no argument from me. What he went through was taken to the grave. Whatever he did, I can not imagine. That he remained loving and caring; cheerful and funny, is so deserving of respect.

[@Tommy-vl2vd]

they should receive footballers wages.

[@austinhayles3328]

@@Tommy-vl2vd yh definitely

[@campervanandanimalenthusia2048]

The best interview Ive ever seen. He is what the people should be looking up to not these ticktockers, youtubers, musicians and movie stars. Amazing and humble man.

[@joolspirog]

Preach it brother

[@madhavoc1]

That felt like a 30min interview , It was that engrossing . One of the best interviews I have been caught up in for a few years .👍😁

[@chrissilvester5663]

This has to be one of the most in-depth most fascinating enjoyable interviews I've ever watched. What Billy has been through his experiences throughout his life from being a little scally to becoming an SAS soldier to a bodyguard to working on TV is nothing but incredible. I've got the utmost respect for Billy & for people like him. More has to be done to help our ex servicemen & women just as much as what they've given us

[@chad5577]

Shawn Ryan Show interviews are more in detail. A lot of guys on there actually go into detail killing people on hits/ambushes

[@hazbojangles2681]

After listening I want to thank Billy for his service. Truly remarkable man to be this steadfast.

[@paulfuller2284]

It makes you realise that people like Billy and his colleagues in the SAS are in a league of their own. I was mesmerised by the interview. What an incredible man and so humbling to listen to what he has to say. Very fortunate to have people like him walking among us in society.

[@lorddaver5729]

What about the Royal Navy's special forces unit, the Special Boat Service (SBS). They are even more highly trained than the SAS.

[@tomdobbs2733]

@@lorddaver5729 not more trained just trained in different skills more water n boat skills

[@lorddaver5729]

@@tomdobbs2733 Yes, they are more highly trained. The SAS and SBS used to have their own selection courses. Nowadays, candidates for both the SAS and SBS undergo the same "special forces selection" course. SAS candidates who pass are "badged" in the SAS. SBS candidates, however, having undergone the same selection as their SAS colleagues, go on to do further training, in maritime warfare, before being badged in the SBS as "swimmer/canoeists". Yes, the SBS usually undertake water-based missions, but they can also undertake, and have been deployed in, land-based operations as well, alongside their SAS colleagues. SBS operatives were used in Afghanistan as well as the SAS. As one SBS man said, "We can do everything the SAS can do, AND walk on water."

[@MrTangolizard]

@@lorddaver5729 they are not more trained than the SAS they just do different roles the SAS specialise in CRW mountain etc they also do water as well in boat troop

[@lorddaver5729]

@@MrTangolizard Yes, the SBS ARE more highly trained than the SAS. In the past the SAS and the SBS used to have separate selection courses. Nowadays, however, both SAS and SBS candidates have to firstly pass what's known as "special forces selection". Successful SAS candidates are "badged". Candidates for the SBS, however, having successfully passed special forces selection, have a further several months training in maritime warfare, which includes underwater demolition, boarding oil rigs and vessels at sea, underwater distance swimming in scuba gear, infiltration and exfiltration by submerged submarine, coastal and river estuary landings. Yes, the SAS has a boat section, but it does not have the range of skills the SBS has, basically confined to beach landings from surfaced submarines.

[@Haych169]

Can’t remember last time I sat and watched a full interview on something or podcast. This was quality. Absolute mint.

[@jesstill7833]

I Agree 👍

[@lowratekid624]

Absolute legend of a human being, Being ex military myself the levels this man reached and the service he gave for our country is of legend status. The younger generation should listen and learn from this man’s words, An inspiration for this country. Thankyou for your service Billy 🇬🇧

[@luke8329]

great service , you walked the streets recently?

[@lowratekid624]

Is that question for me???

[@EpsteinsRope]

France forever

[@bikes02]

@@luke8329 🤡

[@Mousevengeance]

You're all murdering cvnts mate

[@UndergroundHouseAndTechno]

Honest to the core. "I was a rogue". No blame throwing other than to his innate character and behaviour. Not "it was the environment" or "my family life". I guess the SAS selection staff understood this and were just willing him to pass the physicals. He had the psychological edge from the start. This is amazing interview. Thank you

[@heatpump8566]

This man has fought against everything before the age of 18, an outstanding human being. Strong as an ox mentally, emotionally and physically.

[@lynnstevenson11]

so impressive .... schools and projects up down uk need these guys chatting to our youth

[@JR-xo5jp]

Soldiers are sheep who die so a few get Rich

[@bob-zi1eb]

I think he is a closet

[@steveleadbeater1377]

This guy is totally and utterly amazing , what a life he’s lead and the way he relates is fantastic. His Character is formidable and his help for mental heath is great . Thank you for sharing this interview .

[@thesheperd7567]

Scots Guards, 1997 doing the joint para guards junior NCO course at Pirbright. The log race was 5 miles and it was my command task. My team started dropping off the log and the last mile was me and 3 others. I did not get to run beside the log as I was leading. Stood at attention at the end I felt that I was going to drop. Crunching my teeth and rapid blinking I managed to hold myself together then the run back still leading. To this day retired, I can honestly say it's the toughest thing I've ever done. Yes we do log runs here and there but when tasked on a course for promotion the whole event multiplies in serious aggression and hoping to entertain the directing staff. A complete career in the army and that day is etched into my mind as the toughest physical morning ever. Having a toughest day makes everything easier as I can compare and accept it's achievable.

[@contingency9]

I met that scouse corporal! He was sound! He had half a mouth and his side jaw bone was totally missing he'd literally been hit by 7.62 in the mouth and lived to tell the tale! I met him at Depot Para, Browning barracks, Aldershot. He was/is a very brave man a true Para.

[@si-scapessprayart1673]

me too, top bloke and the rest of the DS, 491 here! One of our originals 7 that passed out to Gungey!

[@kevinowensmith1572]

Serious man this guy. He's one you would want by your side in any tough moment

[@jamesmoore8624]

What a life Billys had, talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Theres not many people in this world you can say - They are 100% genuine, but I reckon you can count Billy in that rare section of people. Massive respect.

[@sirkle1]

I joined the US Army at the age of 17. I can strongly identify with standing in formation as we were being sent to basic training, looking around at the bigger and older men thinking "WTF have I gotten into?"

[@elcordinho2202]

What a fascinating man and story. These guys to me are the real heroes. Great interviewer as well.

[@olliejordan652]

Nothing better than an interviewer that asks a good question and just listens. Proper good

[@richardbaron2948]

Some men are built differently, this hero is one of them.

[@didiervanmaercke3979]

You're wrong, all men are build differently

[@colinjames2469]

@@didiervanmaercke3979 Wrong....your spelling and punctuation.

[@andrewpereira9271]

I love it when interviewers actually LISTEN to the answers to their questions . . . and then ask more questions related to those answers. It seems like a simple and obvious way to interview people, but it's so rarely done it's refreshing. Most interviews people read their questions from a list, in order, and their questions have nothing to do with the answers they've gotten.

[@stevebaker6711]

Billy says it how it is. Thank God for people like him. It makes me feel safer. SAS are the best special forces in the world. Every other country has learnt from them. Every country in the world. David Sterling started it all.

[@binjuice59]

As ex military and a Falklands veteran men like Billy are top of their game came into contact with the Hereford heroes on a few occasions in UK and Belize on an exercise level and they are the total professionals Read Billy's book as well as Foxy and Ollie all top operators 👍

[@Bombabingbong66]

Also the older Lads back in the 80s n 90s. 💀💀💀

[@MrTangolizard]

I’m x infantry and came into contact with the SAS in Northern Ireland very professional and basically took control of our op and operation that we had been operating on for a week and just as it’s bringing fruit they took it lol mind u it did let me get some sleep

[@kevinmartin2411]

Worked with an ex SAS, when he talked about the Falklands he said he just went around picking up bullets, or other metal junk. Never spoke about his duties. He got the sack for raiding a confidential file & displaying the directors salaries on the bulletin board! Hope he found peace.

[@1973sharpy]

Billy you are a absolute legend , outstanding soldier, sas , security and lastly a outstanding human being. Massive thank you for your service 👍👍

[@wotarush1]

Amazing to hear some of Billy's life experiences, thanks for your service to this country. Loved every minute of it..... thanks

[@ricoolivier]

Billy has had a tough start in life but ends up helping complete strangers! A true HERO although he will probably deny the compliment... World needs not more people like him, it needs only people like him!

[@Avgreen8]

Absolutely loved this. Billy is a fascinating guy and the interviewer did such a good job. What I love about Billy is that he’s clearly the best of the best but he’s so humble and almost seems a bit bewildered to have made it to where he is. I could listen to his stories for hours.

[@ladyhotep5189]

I loved this guy on the special forces reality show/contest. He did not fuck around. He let those celebrities have it, no filter! I respect what these guys do so much.

[@fingazblank]

That bleeping was pissing me off, but the charm of billy kept my rage at bay, cheers bill!

[@user-je8kq2cg6u]

These SBS/SAS guys are truly a special group of men. We are so lucky to have these guys protecting the people of Britain.

[@libertydogs7380]

What a brilliant interview, I’ve read Billy’s book which is brilliant but it leaves out most of his SAS career for security reasons so was great to hear some of his experiences, what an incredible man, role model and soldier, I wish I had 1% of his mental strength. Much respect to all our armed services living and sadly no longer with us ❤

[@phincampbell1886]

You DO possess that desired mental strength. The forces don't provide it! They provide the situations and guidance to bring it out of people, to inculcate that habit of response to challenges. It's in you, that's not merely cliché!

[@fabulous235]

This man is a pure champion. So much respect for his achievements and his attitude towards life.

[@Jaaammmbbbooo]

His story is the part where hard times create strong men. His childhood is what made is mind stoic and steadfast.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

There's a lot of truth in that. I've watched a lot of interviews with these guys and invariably they come from broken homes, or abusive fathers or trouble with the police....or all of that. They were not pampered or spoiled, that's for sure.

[@marknic79]

My son seems to be following the same path as Billy. He was in trouble a lot as a kid. He’s been boxing for the last 6 years and he’s now trying out for the paras!

[@kevinmartin2411]

I wish him the best of luck. It seems he has a good family around who have helped guide him to where he will learn the more positive & essential things in life. And, no doubt, make some really good friends. Congratulations.

[@marknic79]

@@kevinmartin2411 thanks very much for your kinds words. There very much appreciated

[@SkepticalTeacher]

I hope he manages to keep on the straight and narrow! Speaking as a teacher, the key is for these kids to find a focus and it appears he's found his.

[@benjamincompton9767]

Hope he goes far, god speed to the boy. Paras are the bollocks... 0⁷

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

Thank you for this. It was truly inspirational. Billy has done so much and is still so humble. 💛✊

[@tattooedgamer5183]

What an extraordinary man. Thank you for your service, Billy.

[@calebmiles]

What a fascinating interview and the first time I have heard Billy talk at length about his life and military career. You wisely just let him talk and I think you were as engaged as the audience. Good work

[@lakeslad29]

mate try to get to one of his shows, awesome night

[@CuriosityIgnited]

Wow, what an amazing story of resilience and courage! Billy is such an inspiration for anyone who wants to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. He shows that with the right mindset, discipline and determination, anything is possible. I admire his honesty and humility in sharing his journey from a troubled kid to a SAS soldier and a TV star. He also gives great advice on how to deal with fear and failure. Thank you LADbible for this podcast and for bringing us these extraordinary lives. 👏👏👏

[@edt8535]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing your story, Billy.

[@davidknowles7466]

Absolutely fantastic Billy what a life. I was at school with a lad and his dad was a instructor in the SAS he done night time parachuting I can remember him he was a goliath of a man terrifying being a kid

[@catau8000]

this man is so incredible ...and I know he would be terrifying in combat but my god he's so genuine and warm and lovely

[@sandersson2813]

Let's take moment to appreciate how good the interviewer is.

[@joshholgate3074]

Absolutely ❤️❤️

[@iHatePolitics]

It struck me what Billy said about blokes not looking like they belonged in the SAS. I went out with a lass and after a good few months, met her brother at a family do. After a while, she told me to keep it quiet but he was in the SBS. I didn't believe her at first. He was this really thin guy (unhealthy looking), had about 10 teeth, looked really old and generally like a gust of wind would blow him over. A good year later, I was on my stag party and he turned up. We had a good chat (before the drinks - where he must have been the only one to stay soberish) and I could tell what a smart, switched on guy he was. Just to show,. appearances are deceptive.

[@na-dk9vm]

So was he definatly SBS?

[@thamomentum]

SAS folks are tough as nails - BZ from Canada. We worked with a few of you lot. Solid warfighters. Hold Strong. Looking forward to hearing this in it's entirety.

[@keighlancoe5933]

I'm surprised Canada doesn't have an SAS regiment of its own like NZ and Australia do due to their British heritage. I know there's the very uninspiringly named JTFC2 who despite the name are no doubt world-class soldiers.

[@thamomentum]

@@keighlancoe5933 There is CANSOFCOM, overseeing five units: Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2); Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR); 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (SOAS); Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU); Canadian Special Operations Training Centre (CSOTC).

[@jahworx]

@@keighlancoe5933 Canada also has a French connection

[@pointfire94]

​@@keighlancoe5933 The Canadian Airborne regiment was disbanded due to political correctness. The SAS did a lot of winter warfare training with the Airborne in Wainwright and Suffield.

[@monkeytennis8861]

@@pointfire94 it wasn't political correctness, it was due to their torture and murder of a child, and being full of white supremacists. Grow up, you incel

[@moorzymlg6677]

Just a hero the respect I have for soldiers is unmeasurable

[@overthewebb]

My brother retired from 22 years in the rifles as a sgt mjr and met Billy a few years back at Catterick. My Bro said he was a cool guy and down to earth, he spend a while speaking with my brother. Another story of the SAS was at school with my old PE teacher called Mr Roberts, it was kinda known or talked about that he was ex SAS, he was doing stuff in PE like jumping boxes and doing crazy PT stuff with us, and we would watch him and say we have no chance to do it. Every lunchtime we would see Mr Roberts, running (tabbing) with a bergan on and running for miles every lunchtime. Roberts was smaller than me and I'm not big he must've been 5'6 or so, but he had a tough look of someone who has served. I remember one of the school tough guys challenging him in the 90's and he grabbed this kid who was way bigger than him like he was nothing, and put on nerve holds on him and the kid was screaming for him to let go. He never messed with Mr Roberts again. We all asked him about SAS and not once did he admit it it, he always said nah, that's not me, always in denial about it. He showed it in attitutude and his actions imo

[@maxtache]

Brilliant interview that. Makes you feel proud knowing we have people like Billy representing and protecting our country around the world👍👍.

[@SeanAEHegarty1984]

Probably one of the best *beep* interviews I’ve *beep* listened to. Billy *beep* spoke openly and from the heart about some bad *beep* situations. Best *beep* interview, LadBible. I love how your team missed a crafty little F-bomb around the 33 minute mark. They deserve a medal for the amount of censoring 🤣🤣

[@wardygrub]

F¥

[@Flypidge]

Quality interview, Billy is a legend! Great questions asked and great responses given.

[@energy-tx7mp]

So many things in this story I relate to. The definition of true courage is to walk into the fire knowing you may not walk out.

[@spiro190]

After a tough life, Billy ‘retired’ to the military at 16.

[@lisamackenzie-cr5rg]

What a brilliant man , great to listen and learn from. Thanks Billy for all that you do. Always a little further.

[@mediapartners9950]

Thoroughly engrossing and inspirational interview. Brilliant. What a fella, absolute nails.

[@initman01]

Absolutely love Billy, read all his books, this is not the first hour long + interview I've seen but definitely one of the best.

[@1889AP]

Brilliant vid, love seeing Billy’s interviews, also props to the host, he asked some very good questions

[@maljames3896]

Fantastic interview, shows how there is something for everyone out there! Just because school isn’t a great experience for an individual it doesn’t mean they are thick, they are finding their learning style and path in life, sometimes all that is needed is guidance to the different routes and assistance with their individual skill sets.

[@RichPickingsBT41]

brilliant insight and nice to see Billy open up about his experiences. Total respect sir

[@darreneves4060]

Respect to you Billy. Life is hard and you should always try to give back through you experiences. You do do this to the max. Respect.

[@kinkong1961]

This is the best hour and a half I have ever spent listening to a person's life experience I have met SAS people and they are all humble people I worked for the Rac and we had a was guy training us medical on how to get someone with a back injury out of a burning car as normally you wouldn't move them in those 8 hours I learnt so much of this guy as he was so engaging he knew how to talk to us and make us proud of what we are doing and a few years later I saved 3 people's lives in different accident situations and event today 20 years later I still remember all that he had trained me these guys are special people I so much admiration for them and I thank them for their service to me they are the unsung heroes of the armed forces as you never hear what they do apart from the embassy takedown which was awesome showed the world that we do have the best special forces in the world fact, not fiction and that includes Australia and New Zealand too. God bless them all, as they are keeping us safe.

[@joolspirog]

I would have agreed up to 10 years ago but Russian spetnaz, US seals and Polish GROM are just 3 that are also incredibly well trained and disciplined. I’d give a mention to Israeli MOSSAD too.

[@mikga45]

​@@joolspirog The US military was trained by the SAS. The seals are good. If my butt was in trouble and I needed to be saved I would rather have delta rescue me.

[@mikga45]

This is a true story I will tell. I spent 7 years in Iraq and 1 year in Afghanistan. Both places were in combat zones. I worked with KBR in Iraq and Flour Daniels in Afghanistan. A convoy which was ran by the US army national guard. The convoy came under fire it was a convoy from Balad "camp anaconda" the national guard took off and left KBR behind. Delta was sent into bring back the KBR convoy, suicide mission. They brought the convoy back and the best people to lead convoys were the US Marines they never abandoned a convoy. National guard has no business to be deployed to combat zones. The toughest are delta. The get it done guys are the green berets. I had a service call to repair an air conditioning unit for a green beret living quarters. I told them I did not have the part to make the repairs. They told me to come back in the morning and they would have parts for me. In the morning they had 3 condenser units sitting outside their room. Connex. The green berets can make anything happen. But for bad a*s it's delta. They are the ones who are sent on impossible missions. When I was training long ago we had war games against the royal Marines and they could run up mountains with full rucksacs. But their tactics were poor. In actual combat they would have lost before us. They were like are military now all bunched together where a mortar round or rocked would take the whole group out. When I was in the infantry we made sure to not bunch together. We did recon patrols with a fire team from the squad. Made sure no helmets, no slings to rattle or canteens half full of water. We could crawl in and not be seen and be only a few feet from the enemy. If they see you game over.

[@markrunnalls7215]

What a mega ,mental role model of a man Billy is ,he's one incredible bloke never mind all these so called reality media driven hype types . Cheers LADbible .

[@biblical1694]

I can’t even begin to imagine what these guys are like in their prime. Mentality monsters, killing machines… genuinely the most dangerous people on earth.

[@Bombabingbong66]

But how many of them Kill themselves....they can't return to civvy street after their expériences.

[@Michelle-tr5sq]

James bond 😅

[@carloszapata91]

Billy is such a badass. Legend. Thank you for the interview

[@morganamaya]

New subscriber!! Absolutely loved this, Billy is fantastic and it was just great to hear all about his life. An inspiration on how to do good 😊 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@villaman4818]

Absolutely brilliant episode. I even got my wife to listen to this superb interview with Billy. What a great communicator. Thank god we have men like him to protect us.

[@jakealcock5905]

could never get my wife to listen to this 😂

[@ianbardon8581]

Protect us until the Government says Different.

[@jonnysmyth1011]

"Protect us"? Generally SAS are political pawns used by Govts for their own ends. Rarely are those ends to do with "protecting us", the people who vote these Govts into power.

[@bertsall6265]

What an incredible, inspirational man! I loved hearing his stories and his incredible mental strength. What a legend!

[@nedrarigsby9609]

He is a legend

[@oldman2800]

Love the Pub Landlords "job name descriptions of the British Army" the horse guard for guarding the horses. The parachute regiment for parachuting, the Scott's guards for guarding the Scott's, the light horse regiment for fighting during the day and the Special forces for employing soldiers who can't read.

[@redballoonluke]

One of the best interviews on the internet. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@shindiram8700]

Fair play to mate big respect I'm roughly & was born and brought up in Wolverhampton around the same times those days were very tough & was easy to go the wrong way. To listen to your life was inspirational.Big Respect mate

[@jasminelee1234]

What a great account of the SAS. Truly elite-the ultimate problem solvers. Billy is so plain speaking and interesting - I could listen to him all day ❤

[@kathleenpatrick9059]

It made my day Billy to meet you at the services today. I was mortified when I realised I hadn't taken a photo. This is the video I watched last week. You are my hero. I actually wrote a letter to the SAS after tge Embassy seize and I received a reply, I could not believe it. Thank you for your service. Loved your handsome dog. Kind regards Kath & Nigel

[@TrevorSmith-qv3tm]

Awesome watch, many thanks for taking the time to film this, as someone from a very similar upbringingto Billy and ex-military i was fascinated

[@chrish3505]

What a gezza ! Can listen to him all day..genuine honest and tough as old boots. Thank you sir

[@bamog4560]

I was in the SAS for Wigan council, horrendous selection process but finally I was called forward, congratulations you are now in , your depot is Leigh in SHRUBS AND SERVICES

[@archiemccormick800]

Thanks for your service Billy

[@djft6944]

Hands down this is the best insight into SAS ive ever seen. Awesome interview Billy is great

[@sundanceuk]

They're the best of the Tier 1. Thank you for your service, Billy.

[@kirkdurkadurka]

My Dad was a Canadian Paratrooper. He told me about a night para training and a third of the guys that jumped out directly over a iced over lake and broken their legs.. few of them had to just lay there for 10-12 hours till rescue arrived... really wish I hadn't lost his old Army Hoodie that saved his life that night.

[@Steamerbeen]

My RSM was a Canadian Para. Funny as hell & nails! 👌💪🏼

[@mattybhoy6522]

Very cool. I'm South African. My father was a recce during the border war. Doesnt like to talk much about it. But says the thing that stood out for him the most was coming back from the Bush. Said it was one of the most surreal experiences. He says you get such sensory overload. You're looking at brown bushveld for months. Things are very still most of the time. Colour just pops. And sound and smell. Said you could track guys dumps and see movement miles off. Slightest smell of a cosmetic stands out. Said he felt a bit crazy when he came back. Fast cars. Lots of people. Lots of noise. Lots of colour. Anyway. Just thought I'd share. All those soldiers that fought for decades in that war are not honoured in our country anymore. The idea of veteran care is lost in the 3rd world. If just a few know and remember them. I'm happy.

[@criollitoification]

I'm sorry your old man's Army hoodie was lost, hopefully you have other mementos to remember him by, we are all thankful for his service. From the UK with love

[@jahworx]

My Grandad was in the SAS during WW2. As a child, I would always pester him for war stories and his reply was always “if I told you details of the missions, I will have failed”!

[@aaronholmshaw5021]

​@Matty Bhoy that's an amazing story, I don't know much about South Africa as I'm from the UK, but I love hearing these stories from people around the world, I hope he's doing okay and done you proud

[@manrajs4998]

listening to his story, it shows the importance of having a strong man in a young mans life.

[@strangeunusualphotography2786]

i can listen to billy and his military stories all day long he never bores me ,alot of his mineset stuff works .some of the stuff rattles around in my head day in and day out and i push myself through alot of situations on a daily basesis

[@TheBlondygirl69]

What stands out the most is the incredible mental toughness and white hot burning desire to become SAS,SBS.this man truly has lived multiple life's, amazing.

[@pedropierre9594]

To have a former SAS as bodyguard thats cool

[@Michelle-tr5sq]

Oooh

[@TheExsoldier1]

Once heard a story, whether true or not I don't know, but somewhere in Afghan or Iraq A US SF team (Delta or DEVGRU) had set up a compound or something and above the entrance they put up a sign that said 'Second to none'. A few days later an SAS team moved in next door and set up a sign above their compound that just read 'none'.

[@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822]

This is why I love Billy Billingham because he says it as it is & doesn't give you BS. He's had a very very tough life & at the same time a very rewarding one which he has earned 100%. I can tell he is a kind man deep down but I can also tell he's a force to be recond with if you crossed him. I think his first book I read his autobiography was one of the best autobiographies I've ever read without breaking the sf official secrets act which all ex sf guys have got to uphold. Great Man 👍

[@indyman_123]

What an amazing interview. That whole SAS segment was just so fascinating and intriguing to listen to. Respect!

[@matt7965]

Well that is the greatest interview I've ever seen...its hard to stay interested in interviews but this one is brilliant

[@johneden3810]

What a great interview. Massive respect to Mark

[@simonwelch1664]

I could listen to Billy all day. Glad people like him are protecting us!

[@Guardsman23]

Best interview I've watched in my life. Like most people who joined the Armed forces, you wanted to go for the pinnacle and for whatever reason you didn't. This is definitely insightful into those, that are first off the plane on tours. Gleaming sandbag gen.

[@aaron1143]

Thanks Billy and all our armed forces for all they do. Great interview. Informative and inspiring. 👍

[@mrsimo7144]

Brilliant interview. Billy, you're a legend.

[@paulgreig9051]

A fantastic interview. Billy and others like him are just in another league. Real people with real stories.

[@paulburgess1807]

Met Billy in Bosnia 1995. Brilliant Bloke. Drove his BV 206 😂

[@fluffydice0]

Just think? Lenny Henry got knighted and Billy hasn’t. That’s a true hero sitting there.

[@jahworx]

My Grandfather was in the 2nd SAS and I have nothing but the highest form of admiration for these men!!!

[@AthelstanEngland]

Excellent interview. Total respect for these guys. And have to say the interviewer was excellent, asking real questions and then actually listening.