Hattie Jacques (1922-1980)

Josephine Edwina "Hattie" Jacques (/dʒeɪks/ 7 February 1922 - 6 October 1980) was an English comedy actress of stage, radio and screen. She was a regular of the Carry On films in which she typically played strict, no-nonsense characters, and was also a prolific television and radio performer.

[@robinlemesurier9565]

I feel so blessed that she was my mother in law . I fell madly in love with her the moment we first spoke on the phone from America when her son Robin & I (also named Robin) called her to tell her we were getting married . The warmth just oozed from her . I can only say that being part of this family was one of the greatest gifts I have ever been given and i will cherish till i join them all in the hereafter 🙏💓🌸

[@westhamunited67]

Your dad is John LeMesurier?

[@mercutio1234]

how incredible, so so lucky for you to be a part of their lives. So much talent in that family, also John would have been an amazing man to have gotten to know. Thankful for the entertainment they have given so many people.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

​@@westhamunited67No, her father-in-law.

[@fadikhoory5350]

Hi, there’s a video of a woman, Beautiful Bad and Bizarre, who was searching for where exactly Hattie and Joan had their ashes scattered. If you can, it would be very grateful if you can confirm where.

[@jofrances3296]

All I can say, is to be part of this wonderful ladies life I’m hattie life Jakes must’ve been incredible. She always struck me as this really beautiful soul inside and out I would’ve loved to have met this lady just a beautiful soul. You must have lovely memories of Hattie , which is just wonderful

[@dalian1993]

An amazing actress,charming,warm and extremely pretty lady. You enriched our lives Hattie,you really did xx

[@totoro9590]

I grew up watching her on tv. What an amazing lady she was. Gone too soon...⚘

[@charlieminaj2]

I’m 23 love the carry on movies Hattie was and always will be a Bright Star🇬🇧🤩

[@jacksugden8190]

I’ve got 40 years on you, in 2 years 7 months I’ll be on a state pension, for you “life begins at 40”.

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

@@jacksugden8190 I am 54 and been in the UK 53 years and virtually lived all my life here. I grew up as a kid loving the carry on films and the great comedy period of the 70's. BLESS THIS HOUSE, RISING DAMP, PORRIDGE, GEORGE AND MILDRED, etc. Hattie was a unique talent and sadly died the same year as YOOTHA JOYCE who was only 53. RIP to them both, and I loved Benny Hill, Dick Emery and Frankie Howerd amongst other greats like the TWO RONNIES and KEN DODD who was my favourite, not forgetting the old black and white films of STAN LAUREL a Macunian who teamed up with Oliver Hardy, also Charlie Chaplin, etc. RIP to them all.

[@charlieminaj2]

antonio silvestro I hope to live out my older life watching shows from the 70s and 80s and maybe even the 90s however I promise to always rewatch the carry on films and if and when I have kids or grandkids i promise to show them the carry on films🙌🏻🙌🏻 Long live british comedy like the carry on films on the busses, keeping up appearances😭🇬🇧

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

@@charlieminaj2 Good for you, but show the LAUREL & HARDY films too, because STAN was English and a multi talented man too. A pioneer in his era, but still loved and admired today. There is a Laurel and Hardy Museum in Kendal up north, the only one of its kind and I intend to visit one day. Oliver Hardy in 1957 or 1958 if my memory serves me right. Stan died in February 1965 3 months before I was born. I love comedy and it makes no difference what our colour, sexuality, nationality, age, gender, etc, I love all types of comedians. KEN DODD has to be m favourite. He was so versatile. A singer in the 60's who knocked THE BEATLES off number 1, and then created the DIDDY MEN and his TICKLING STICK, before doing stand up comedy, and also did Vaudeville comedy, which I love, from a very noble era. His memory was phenomenal. He would stand on stage for several hours at a time, and keep rolling off hundreds of jokes, even up until the end when he was nearly 90. I am lucky if I can remember 6 jokes in a row. Watched his funeral on KZbin, and it was very emotional and I cried. The people of people cheered him when they carried him out of the church on his final journey. I also loved the AN AUDIENCE WITH KEN DODD, and AN AUDIENCE with other celebs ! You can watch anything on KZbin, and remember the past and present. Wonderful memories. RIP to all the great comedians from the past, and we can watch their talent on KZbin and remember the fond memories which no one can take away from us. x

[@matimus100]

Strange comment coming from a cartoon slightly sinister

[@petersmith4455]

we need more matrons like hattie Jacques. she was one of the best,

[@emmajanewatts4388]

peter smith hi, hospitals definitely do, I know lol x

[@SteveO2021]

One thing I recall about Hattie, yes she was a large lady, however, herself and Oliver Hardy had one thing in common. When they moved they were light as a feather with both poise and grace. Indeed it once said of "Matron" she was like a Spanish galleon in full sail. Excellent actress.

[@dawnross2514]

Hattie was beautiful!

[@marieince1479]

Hattie was an amazing woman I love her .

[@Ampex196]

Perhaps the nicest of people I NEVER got to meet in person. I was 24 when she died. Everyone I've ever met (without a single exception) who knew Hattie speak of her warmth and generosity. Bob Monkhouse mentions Patricia Hayes who I did get to meet; also very sady missed. I have fond memories of meeting Pat (Patty) Coombs too. Sadly, they are all of a generation we have lost. It's great that KZbin can now preserve such memories.

[@glamdolly30]

I love the description of her home as 'a place of abundance' (I would love a home like that!) and her lodger's memory of her cooking breakfast at the stove in a taffeta ball gown! I think it must have been quite something to call Hattie a friend. A magical lady.

[@glamdolly30]

@@rafiqadarr6217 Lovely to read your response! Yes I've watched the BBC4 drama 'Hattie', I thought Ruth Jones had a very good stab at playing the wonderful Hattie Jacques. But who could possibly do that incredible, magical, powerfully charismatic lady and star full credit? She was very special, and a total one-off. I really wanted to answer your question, and have searched KZbin and the 'Daily Motion' site in hopes of finding the full version of 'Hattie' to hear that song, to no avail. Can you give me any of the lyrics? I imagine it's a 'fifties hit, and that's a favourite era of mine. Hope you're having a fun weekend! X

[@Ben-nh9xw]

I was channel surfing and came across the movie Mother Riley Meets the Vampire and caught a glimpse of a woman with the most wonderful smile and beautiful eyes.i went to my phone to find out who this gorgeous woman was. I watched endless clips of her and each performance was great. It’s 2020 Hattie,40 years after your passing and your still mesmerizing the men with your talent and beauty

[@PLuMUK54]

I have always felt that Ms Jacques was undervalued. There are occasional scenes in the Carry On films where you could see what a great actor she really was. As Bob Monkhouse said, the people who mattered in the business could not see past her size, and, in my opinion, as a result, we lost a great character actor.

[@glamdolly30]

I think you are spot on! All women are primarily judged on their looks and that goes double for women in the public eye. Hattie's size typecast her as the fat lady who was the butt of the joke. Her roles in the Carry Ons were horribly insulting at times. I agree with the late, great Bob Monkhouse, who spoke about her here with such warmth. Her role In Sykes made the most of her natural talent, because she was allowed to create a believable character who was not just there to be the funny fat lady. Hattie had great warmth and charm when it was allowed to shine through.

[@johnj.anthonymcquade6876]

@@glamdolly30 men too glam dolly men too

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Neat, neat lady. Just now learning about her and her amazing career. This was very respectfully and thoughtfully done.

[@Saucyakld]

Carry on was the first movie I ever saw. Sitting in the Salvation Army hall on wooden benches with hundreds of kids from the neighbourhood laughing our heads off. Truly unforgettable! Same with Sydney James, Kenneth Moore etc!

[@thedativecase9733]

That's a lovely image, all those kids enjoying themselves watching a Carry On film.

[@Earl-Dumarest]

sadly missed - she always made me smile

[@harenrussel]

A class act. I love Hattie xxx rip beautiful lady 💕❤️💖 thank you for the laughs.

[@raycope2086]

I hope there is a heaven for Hattie. What a lovely and kind lady.

[@glynisroberts5029]

I loved Hattie Jaques, she was so funny!

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

A lovely lady, god bless her. RIP X

[@matimus100]

How long did you date?

[@matimus100]

@@antoniosilvestro2494 is Zeus your God

[@hugebartlett1884]

I think I listened to every episode of ITMA. I looked forward to it all week,it was brilliant. Several Stars owe their career to Tommy Handley.

[@KarenBraceacts]

Gorgeous and so talented. Inspirational lady x

[@XX-gy7ue]

SHE WAS SPECTACULAR

[@energybrown]

What a gorgeous woman...wish I'd have known her. Thanks for sharing the video :)

[@gary1961]

A lot of those paying tribute in that programme are no longer with us. Bob Monkhouse. Eric Sykes. Clive Dunn.

[@BENTLEYQUAMP]

And Patsy Rowland.

[@Bustygirl-dz1wi]

I so loved her and Kenneth Williams together so so funny

[@rw8733]

I agree. My two Carry On favourites. ☺

[@matimus100]

How long did you date them for?

[@danielhulmes4119]

Stunningly beautiful woman

[@matimus100]

Used and abused for sure

[@jeanetteyork2582]

Always one of my favourites!! Thank you 💛

[@billpiechocki]

Adorable lady...

[@odettewiddicombe6673]

Rip lady hope she found peace

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

She was simply a fabulous, classy, sexy funny lady. I loved her in Hancock's Half Hour and Sykes. That Voice... topped off her beauty. Wonderful tribute.

[@matimus100]

How long did you date for?

[@samantha9313]

Love Carry on Movies

[@matimus100]

Strange comment easy lover

[@Xannika2008]

Hello, I am from Latvia and I love English humor, but I've never heard about H.Jacques before having watched this!)

[@jessicamoores181]

I never knew of Hattie. I can imagine what I’ve missed in her. RIP Hattie🙏❤️

[@matimus100]

Superstitious unnecessary graffiti nonsense right here everyone

[@sarahbrennan1342]

Had to subscribe... brings me back to my childhood great video ❤️

[@plauditecives]

Always loved her -- and especially her wonderful voice. John Le Mesurier seemed an unlikely choice of husband. And such a shame she was judged by weight -- things have not changed in that regard, I think.

[@matimus100]

How long have you been in love with her?

[@mark-j-adderley]

Gorgeous, gorgeous lady.

[@matimus100]

In mark's opinion only

[@lanas.2129]

An amazing lady! 💕

[@matimus100]

Strange comment

[@baitclicker9414]

Loved by so many who hardly knew her.

[@matimus100]

Not by me primate

[@emmapeart6101]

Great actress, loved her in the carry on films.

[@LALakersNornIron]

Growing up in the 1990s I loved the Carry On Films and my two favourites were Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams. I never once laughed at Hattie because of her size, I laughed at her comic ability as an actress and her interactions with Kenneth, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey were brilliant. I also loved watching her with Eric Sykes who apart from the one little snippet about the dating ad featured here never made reference to Hatties weight in 17 years. She was a very unique looking woman and I thought her range of ability helped make her stand out. She also comes across from those who knew her as saintly like, almost like the Peter Cushing of comedy. The John Schofield relationship was not ideal and I'm sure she didn't want to hurt an equal Saint in John LeMes but she fell in love with a man who made her feel sexy, and passionate and wanted as someone who clearly suffered from low self esteem.

[@glamdolly30]

A very fair summary, thank you for your humanity. Hattie gets a lot of flak for cheating on John, but the marriage was clearly over by the time she met the charming Mr Schofield who swept her off her feet. There are reports her lover was violent to her, which breaks my heart. And ultimately, he broke hers. He sounds like what we would call today a narcissistic abuser. I loved your description of Hattie as 'the Peter Cushing of comedy'. She was a wonderful, loving and loyal friend and adored by those who knew her best. That's what counts, at the end of it all.

[@douglasvick9703]

John and Hatties son Robin (R.I.P)...was a really tlented Guitarist....Toured The World with many famous artists....For many year he was Lead Guitar and best friend of Johny Hallyday (French Legend) and toured around the world....A Gentleman and superb musician.....!!!!!!!

[@angeladeen6168]

I don't know what to say.. .. How can l express my admiration?

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

You just have my dear...

[@jofrances3296]

I’ve always been fascinated by this beautiful lady Hattie Jakes. She appeared to me to be a beautiful soul inside and out such, a kind, caring lady what a blessing she must’ve been to her family friends and certainly to theWorld. I know that her one of her closest friends was Joan Sims. what a wonderful friendship they must’ve shared and the laughter you can just imagine it.

[@sharongill9837]

May she be flying high with the angels 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@matimus100]

They all float 🎈

[@eugeneshelton5770]

No mention of Hattie and Hancock's half hour She was brilliant. Especially love her in The Americans hit town. Listen if you can. Very funny.

[@malcolmabram2957]

She played a vital part in Hancocks half hour.

[@thedativecase9733]

That was a classic episode. I was too young to hear Hancock' Half Hour when it was originally broadcast but BBC 4 Extra re broadcasts them and that episode is my favourite.

[@malcolmabram2957]

@@thedativecase9733 Plenty on KZbin. Try 'Last of the McHancocks'. In that she is brill.

[@fireballfireball1067]

loved her

[@matimus100]

How long for?

[@jamesbrennand3181]

Hattie died two young she was a funny and beautiful lady

[@johnj.anthonymcquade6876]

she was a proper woman not some skinny rake but a full figure of a woman that oozed talent beautiful queen of a woman godbless you james you have taste in woman :)

[@robertroberts2666]

John Le Messurier was a perfect gentleman and deserved better although he never had a bad word to say about his philandering wife.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

She fell in love with another man...I wouldn't call that philandering. I saw in another documentary that one of the last things she admitted was that the biggest mistake in her life was leaving John. Human beings are complex. Nothing is as it seems. I think she was a good woman, who followed her heart. I also believe John forgave her and loved her too until his dying day. That's life.

[@glamdolly30]

Let he who is without sin, etc!

[@xr6lad]

@@glamdolly30 umm no. Many people can keep their legs closed and fateful to their partner. Sounds like you may have betrayed someone and your trying to justify it by a bit of whataboutism to make you feel better.

[@glamdolly30]

@@xr6lad 'Fateful to their partner'? Lol! As a matter of fact I've never cheated on anyone, it's not in my nature. Sadly John and Hattie's marriage had run its course - if it hadn't, she wouldn't have been open to another relationship. You sound bitter and weirdly invested in this - did you have your heart broken? Welcome to the human race! It happens - move on.

[@glamdolly30]

@@xr6lad Incidentally, do you think men should 'keep their legs closed' too, or is this just a judgement on women?

[@heatherstephens9295]

I did & I still do think she was absolutely fantastic ❤️🤩

[@garycollinson984]

What a wonderful lady xx

[@RyanJohnson-ox3py]

As a kid I thought hattie Jacques was a beautiful lady . she died when I was 9 would love to have met her

[@rw8733]

I loved her. ☺

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

Most of the people interviewed for this documentary are also dead now....it's been 40 years since Hattie died, and 20 since this film was made...

[@annjones5201]

you wound me sir

[@douglasholt8353]

R.I.P Josephine Edwina

[@DarrenBonJovi]

She threw an apple in my eye, core blimey.

[@TheGodParticle]

The original, Matron!

[@DanielWhyborn]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC

[@ilovesuisse1]

English comedy is the best.

[@sherlee123]

To see Harry Seacombe struggling to get his arms around her and commenting about her size, rather ironic

[@johnrider5701]

A lovely lady who went before her time.

[@marklola12]

Such a wonderful woman, when I was little I used to watch the carry-on movies and wanted to meet her actual wish she had more roles than what she got I was born in 82 so clearly couldn't have met her though

[@davidthompson6834]

Loved her in Hancock

[@matimus100]

Where did you make love?

[@valentinemcguire8772]

Wow that was very good. Saw stuff that lv never Sean before 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rad6666]

Seen

[@rad6666]

I've

[@ronwhite8503]

Almost English, I meant the flags, not the attempt at written English.

[@matimus100]

Lower your ego flag will you for children's sake manchild

[@GlasgowGallus]

Dear Lord, was I in love with that woman...dear dear Hattie...😘

[@plauditecives]

@@aalexjohna You small endowment has made you bitter, hasn't it.

[@neilconnolly485]

@@williamf4544 👍👍👍

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

You aren't the only one sir...I too had a huge crush on Hattie Jacques growing up. The very epitome of a beautiful woman.

[@glamdolly30]

Hattie was very feminine, with great charisma and a smile that lit up the room. Apparently she was a wonderfully kind and loyal friend. I envy those who knew her, and have memories of popping into her flat and getting fed cups of tea and bacon sandwiches, her speciality. She was a wonderful hostess. Imagine Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and Hattie fussing over you in a paper hat - magical!

[@matimus100]

Superstitious totally unnecessary graffiti nonsense right here children 👆

[@thedativecase9733]

When I was little I remember asking my dad if Hattie and Eric Sykes were really brother and sister! My dad said "Well yes, they do look very much alike..." I realised from his tone of voice that they weren't!

[@jeremyhaines4481]

I have a book about Hattie Jacques it is very interesting

[@user-gp5ce1fm7g]

I have the carry on films, love her. One scene is where she says, to Babs being examined by Jim Dale, do you have a fever, and Jim dale turns round and says ho yes. I even have some carry on mugs. I have Sid, , Hattie and Charles and Barbara.

[@iancole931]

She lived life to the fullest but as they say, "You live by the sword, You die by the sword."

[@odettewiddicombe6673]

I hope she's with all the people that have gone are with her in heaven now

[@rampartrod]

I had no idea t thank you George pollen

[@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk]

Great actress, rest in peace Hattie💙🔥🔥🔥

[@raziaakhtar8315]

She was so beautiful woman. ❤

[@malcolmabram2957]

Hattie Jacques induces a dichotomy in society. Her legacy is very much one of a tremendous talent as a comedienne, yet not stained by a highly immoral private life. However, there are others who too are a tremendous talent, but whose legacy is one who is stained by an immoral private life.

[@minekara6407]

Lovely and missed.

[@hattiex8365]

my name is hattie to!

[@VERMISIMILITUDE]

God I’m so in love with this woman!!!!🌹💖

[@matimus100]

Is Zeus your God

[@davidboyce8683]

Didn't realize how in late , Bob Monkhouse got to look like George Hamilton .

[@kevinshanahan6064]

John struggling to keep the secret a secret on TIYL.

[@officialsimonharris]

lovely lady

[@matimus100]

Coming from a cartoon

[@douglasvick9703]

Johnny Hallyday ..was lucky to have Robin in his entourage.....

[@daisymay9203]

Wish they didn’t always bring up her weight. She was a pure legend

[@johnj.anthonymcquade6876]

she enjoyed her food i don't see the problem she wasn't that big very funny talented comedian and actress RIP Hattie we all hope that when the time comes everybody alive today is no longer alive that we get to see your comedy again godbless hattie jacques we love you hattie!

[@XXLaffinGravyXX]

A wonderful actress ...i would have hoped that the TV prog could work out she wasn't 56 when she died 17:25.

[@johnj.anthonymcquade6876]

she was 56 - 1922 to 1980 laffin so she was 56

[@XXLaffinGravyXX]

@@johnj.anthonymcquade6876 Really ? you really worked out that the 7th Feb 1922 to the 6th Oct 1980 is 56 years ... ffs 🤦‍♀️ do want to buy some magic beans ? If I have two beans and you give me 5 more beans does that make 4 beans baldrick ...!! FFS you’ve got to be from Essex as those cnts can barely string a sentence together never mind getting their mum to tie their shoelaces!!

[@johnj.anthonymcquade6876]

@@XXLaffinGravyXX i'm actually irish and got it wrong geez chara gis a fkin break

[@XXLaffinGravyXX]

@@johnj.anthonymcquade6876 No breaks given on social media ...you gotta back ya shit up and come tooled up with facts..its brutal out here in tube world. Englishman and Scotsman walk into a pub the Irishman walks into a bar ...arrr so that explains it to be sure. lmao

[@matildamaher1505]

Gorgeous eyes

[@firebyrd437]

I had an auntie who was the double of Hattie, she was a beautiful woman like Hattie

[@youknowitmakessense8490]

17:24 "She was 56...." Er, if she was born in 1922 and died in 1980 that would make her either 58 or at best 57 if she hadn't quite reached her birthday.

[@Saucyakld]

So sad! Grossly obese! So so sad! Such a talented lady

[@glamdolly30]

@@Saucyakld Everyone knows Hattie was overweight, why must you word it in such a rude and disrespectful way? All her life she was tormented about her weight, and it is still going on now she's dead. How sad for her one remaining son and all her surviving loved ones that her weight is still obsessed about. Her talent and her beautiful smile were far bigger than her dress size!

[@shuska8208]

i loved her soooooo much, where did she live and where was she buried

[@matimus100]

How long did you date for?

[@thunor3656]

Beautiful woman

[@matimus100]

Really

[@thunor3656]

@@matimus100 Absolutely

[@hayleychang9484]

Hi what is her star sign

[@danw1374]

7th February her birthday. Aquarius.

[@duncanmit5307]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@SuperCowboyblue]

A dancer singer comedienne and a very sexy funny lady blessed we were

[@gordonbennet1094]

John Le Measuer's ghastly artificial detachment on Hatti's 'This is yr life,' is so painful to watch.

[@Brittunculi]

I always wanted her to be my mum.😘

[@benjames4398]

Sid James Woking with Joan sims Barbara Windsor Terry Scott Kenneth hattie

[@DavidB-rx3km]

8:02 brrr brrr! So cute! :D

[@glamdolly30]

Wasn't she adorable! And so talented - the best of British. Such a classy lady, and very sadly missed!

[@fishyc150]

Even for a "big girl", 56 is no age at all...

[@irenecostigane8348]

Hattie and Diana does, very sexy women.❤❤ Mr C.

[@douglasvick9703]

Oops Talented.....

[@helenhines2712]

What man in his right mind allows his wife's lover to change rooms. Let's his wife's lover sleep in his bed with his wife while he moves up to the attic??!!! Unheard of. He desperately needed to grow some balls!!! Strange relationship these people had. 🤔

[@archilpandey]

Hattie was a wonderful actress and person but her choice to had an affair with schoafeld took half of her capability away when he left her

[@pinkypunky2643]

How could she be 56? 7 February 1922 - 6 October 1980, do the maths!