“How you would love it here” Joss Ackland reads his own letter to his future wife Rosemary (1951)

[@DavidGowers]

RIP Joss Ackland. A sad loss, true, but what a life! What a blessing to have been alive at a time when he was, to see him work, to see him BE...

[@josephinerimmer6888]

That man’s beautiful voice has never changed. Thank heavens!

[@cjcampbell37]

A life well lived. RIP Joss Ackland.

[@carolynzaremba5469]

This brought me to tears. How marvellous a man he is.

[@pgbear]

Wow. This is so powerful. Rest in peace, Sir.

[@carabiner7999]

That was absolutely amazing. His letter and the two different Romeos, as a three part play in one act; so very moving.

[@donnabrown8732]

What a long and very fulfilled life he had. Blessed to have such a devoted wife and huge family. Hopefully some of them will follow in his footsteps. There’s nothing like an English gentleman performing Shakespeare 🇬🇧

[@carabiner7999]

@@donnabrown8732 Truly. Cheers.

[@janiemalina6283]

Wow, how deep can Love be expressed?!

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

The universe was showing off when Joss was made. Beyond brilliant. Australia.

[@zoecunningham3019]

Mr Ackland, Your brilliantly emotional feelings on reciting Romeo, then reading of you personal love life was exquisite The pinnacle not but a few can even dream of reaching. Thank you dearly

[@monicaaiken9746]

Love embodied! ❤️What a charming and lovely, loving man! 🥰 What a glowing, vibrant soul! ✨His wife must have felt incredibly lucky and blessed for that Romeo in her life as a mere mortal! ❤️ He still looks up to Juliette’s window for her! What a man who knows how to cherish love for over 50 years and beyond death. 😍 yeah, he definitely was a keeper!

[@phoebec2020]

What a privilege to see this, I am moved to tears.

[@ceciliagincho6806]

What a voice! 🤩I'm always amazed by the 'voice talent' of british actors. Somebody said once that performance is 80% in the voice and 20% actually acting🎭. Joss Ackland is a living proof of it - such amazing, powerful expression of emotions! It brought tears in my eyes, and what is the most: Romeo and Juliet aside, Joss and his beloved wife Rosemary had been - and still are - very true. Such inspiring, hopeful testimony that love is not just a fiction, but a fact. And besides, the greatest of blessings on Earth as in Heaven.💚💖

[@jadachi9528]

As a man who has experienced this...i was moved to tears.

[@claudettedelphis6476]

Joss Ackland is such a uniquely gifted actor who can express LOVE better than anyone. May he rest in peace.🌷🌱♥🎼🪟⚜

[@MrMartibobs]

Years ago, I was an extra on something Joss Ackland was starring in. Between filming, he entertained us with poems by heart including 'To his Coy Mistress' in full. Brilliant.

[@Jerry_Westerby]

His role as Jerry Westerby in the TV Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was fantastic.

[@christinewilkinson1715]

He lives locally and my daughter had the joy of serving him in the shop where she was working at the time. She found him charming and kind also ready to listen to advice.

[@jonathancrowhurst9321]

RIP - so wonderful

[@asedition8847]

God how lovely to have written something so beautiful. They were lucky to find that love.

[@BCumberbatchMexico]

Joss Ackland! Bless Him! One of the most amazing actors in Britain. And what a beautiful presentation he made. Thank you very much for sharing!!

[@DuluthTW]

A profoundly moving and unforgettable reading. I am eternally grateful that this is publicly available.

[@nikkiprock3013]

WOW THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL. What a love story!!!

[@martinala580]

Oh this broke my heart. Such love & passion. Such hope & joy. Then, to realize loss... Such pain & sadness, longing, loss, heartache.

[@vickifriend9285]

What an exquisite reading. The words reaching out from the depths of his heart. I was all but 22 when I saw him in A Little Night Music with Jean Simmonds and Hermoine Gingold. Perhaps I was too young to fully appreciate it then. I do now.

[@emmavink]

Oh lordie, I was absolutely BAWLING by the end of this video!

[@James18925]

I sometimes listen to this ever month or so and I know what love is from him this should be listened to by everyone who wants to know what love is I had a love once and I am full of loss and grief but I know it was Love thank God

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Such a distinct voice and a truly great actor

[@iancraig5471]

I just listened to Joss Ackland read "The Screwtape Letters". What a performance. What a talent.

[@kerenleivesley9504]

Wow, what a beautiful reading filled with raw emotion. Love never dies.

[@GINNYYH24]

Saw 'Letters Live' last year and this still gets to me, beautiful.

[@lcpoole54]

What a performance. Honoured to have seen it

[@nikiTricoteuse]

I almost made it to the end but him doing the Romeo soliloquy again ended me. I can never decide who are the more fortunate - the never loved and never lost or the ones like Joss who found their great love but have to bear the terrible pain of having lost it.

[@emirares]

What an emotion..such an amazing talent and he's almost 90 there.. Greetings from Turkey..

[@samb1123]

I am glad that his evil character in the movie Lethal Weapon is not all I know of him. This is a marvellous demonstration of his talent.

[@WorldBiker]

Not going to lie, the end killed me.

[@karenmoore9958]

What a beautiful letter.

[@liambehanactor]

A masterclass. ❤

[@randallpaul6559]

Love Joss and his work. A treasure!

[@marioiacolucci]

from lethal weapon 2 and bill and ted the second one

[@Stalheim1990]

And the Mighty Ducks!

[@philreynolds2465]

Brilliant. I have saved this this episode of letters & have watched it a number of times. Each time I not only marvel at his skills as an actor. His different interpretation of the role, the emotion he portrays, its tangible but also allowing us (the public) to hear his so personal letter to the woman he loves. Thank you

[@biffe5716]

Just watched "Tales of the unexpected"; the colonel's wife. Then this. The way he reads his letter - so moving. Amazing after all those years. And it really puts Joss' acting abilities in perspective. In reality he is the sensitive one. Not at all like the colonel in "Tales of the unexpected".

[@jajones-ford2226]

Great actor. Beautiful love story

[@troublessavage]

It's a little freaky to see him deliver such emotion and then just... break character at the end. So beautiful though

[@pascalguerandel8181]

MY My My! I was absolutely floored! Had me in tears! Stellar Brilliant!! What a Human Being ❤❤❤

[@tingneihatkuki8337]

What a beautiful love and what a beautiful story. He made an ordinary life so extraordinary in those words and the intensity of the storry telling. Lots of love.

[@idc5309]

Wow, absolutely phenomenal!

[@patmac8373]

Simply a wonderful man. The comic would be proud Jerry.

[@littleandy1209]

What a fabulously eccentric performance! If Aleister Crowley had lived today, he might have slightly resembled Joss Ackland. ❤

[@danamichaels6936]

Sounds like he's describing Gillian Anderson!! I wonder sometimes if this is how DD feels about GA? Anyway, what a stunningly beautiful letter. This letter thing should go on forever

[@sarafisher9408]

What a great man in every way. I'm glad that he and his wife had many happy years together.

[@heathergundry7059]

Thank you sweetheart. I am about to embark on a wonderful quest to watch your films. Can't wait. Starting today.🕶️👠👑🎩💎

[@tonydoherty2190]

A distinctive voice and intelligence something most American a list actors haven't got acting is an odd profession

[@salvatorecollura2692]

His voice was simply a miracle

[@mphlohi]

Well now you're back with your wife again Joss Ackland, may you both enjoy heaven together.

[@ConnorCarpenterGolfs]

Mighty Ducks legend Hans

[@gabrielwood9345]

Truely beautiful man❤

[@PC-lu3zf]

A wonderful actor I first saw in in Bill and Teds bogus journey he was only good thing in that film. And his menacing performance in Lethal Weapon 2 amazing.

[@leejones8582]

RIP Joss 95 is a good age

[@anitadavidson1266]

What a beautiful man... I am incredibly moved.

[@HaelRhys]

Well done! Joss! Well done.

[@dxrulz4life]

Very remarkable actor

[@hallson2917]

Rest in Peace Ma Ackland!

[@philreynolds2465]

Amazing actor. Thank you.

[@annadelmonaco6050]

love this man!!!

[@pleappleappleap]

His work in Citizen X was something else. Very subtle.

[@scape211]

Anyone ever play the soul reaver games? I'm sad we dont have Tony Jay around anymore, but this guy would make an awesome Elder God should they reboot the series. Amazing voice and talent all around.

[@nigelbagguley7410]

Holy shit wow: i'm not crying(he says at 52)

[@sandie321]

No words😭

[@shirleyengebretsen3472]

Amazing

[@interested-q4d]

joss ackland was the best d'artagnan ever.

[@Ghostly8895]

Wanna hear something cool? I'm going to this guys house on Tuesday to install either rails or a disability ramp for him, My boss mike will let me know on the day but i'm pretty excited! I don't know too much about this guy but I know he's in Hogfather as Mustrum Ridcully and that's like one of my favourite show/movie :D

[@heathergundry7059]

Watch the film clip to petshop boys always on my mind movie cut.

[@Ghostly8895]

Heather Gundry it was a funny time meeting him... I told him I saw him in the hog father and he replied with “don’t you watch anything intelligent?” 😂 then he gave a me a signed book about his love/relationship and also showed us loads of clips from films he was in. I had the feeling that he really enjoys showing his roles in other films. He’s a nice guy for sure, very firm too

[@Richarrow]

Wow, no words.

[@heathergundry7059]

I am buying a typewriter and writing Joss a fan letter this payday. He's just lovely

[@Adrito7]

Bravo!!!👏👏👏

[@pleappleappleap]

I'm crying.

[@wildambulations]

WOW. !!!

[@Ewelllad]

R.I.P.

[@glenysbatley195]

How beautiful

[@PaulHodgsonESG]

A 12:44 masterclass!

[@triddell]

Fucking incredible.

[@Andulamb]

Shadowlands, 1986. See it.

[@avguidotti]

Its JUST been revoked!

[@heathergundry7059]

I wish someone would write something like that for me...

[@metalmaniac8603]

He has the same voice as Tony Jay!

[@TonyKanameKuran]

Diplomatic Immunity!

[@pyromiko]

It's Just Been Revoked!

[@KinnArchimedes]

Good ole Chuck De Nomolos

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

This guy has always given me the creeps. *BIG TIME.*

[@navylaks2]

Diplomatic immunity ;)

[@sjcobra84]

He looks like Scolar Visari from Killzone.

[@abourashadjamel4470]

Please tell me how i can watch his role as goering thanks !

[@TheOneTakeLiveCast]

Diplomatic Immunity

[@makemarker]

Diplomatic immuniteeey... banggg

[@backcombed2559]

Pet shop boys brought me here and lethal weapon two,DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY,

[@heathergundry7059]

Joss how Are You?

[@ild4099]

Stop him! He's going to reesemble the nephilim!!! XD

[@melissaaldosari8024]

💜💜💜🥹😢

[@TheKrisg50]

Wow. There’s nothing else to say.