James O'Brien meets Dame Sheila Hancock | LBC

[@davidlamb7524]

Nearly 91 and still enthusiastic and energetic. She is amazing.

[@SandraT1107]

Same age as my Mum ❤

[@PifflePrattle]

​@@SandraT1107 Within a couple of months of mine. She was as full of life as Sheila this time last year. Died last summer.

[@ElizabethKing-di7fw]

I was à friend of Billy. Yuor Sister.

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

​@@PifflePrattleGod Bless her soul .

[@martyhopkirk6826]

Just one of the most admirable, enthusiastic, right-minded, honest people you can imagine. This interview is a joy.

[@judithcressey1682]

Yes. 'Snow White and the seven little people' . Very honest. There were dwarves protesting at such pc as their regular Christmas employment disappearing

[@crumpetclaire9690]

I love Sheila Hancock. In about 1985 she said 'It used to be alright to be ordinary. Now it's seen as failure.' Carried this in my heart. She is extra ordinary. ❤

[@claresmith9261]

We all are

[@dubbelhelix]

A very wise statement that I fully endorse!

[@hilberryable]

Such a wonderful interviewer. He does not ask silly or awkward questions. Sheila is such a delightful person.....I like her style.

[@CarolanneTitmus-Greene]

Absolutely agree.

[@jansanders3246]

Brilliant, thank you, I’m just old enough to remember The Rag Trade, we loved it as a family.

[@johnpearson-phillips7464]

I love this. Dame Sheila Hancock embodies integrity: such a refreshing conversation to witness.

[@kieranwarham9646]

20 Minutes in and already one of the most interesting people you could hope to listen to .

[@Arthur.in.the.Fridge]

Lol.

[@kevinbarradell8127]

What a joy this was to listen to, thankyou so much James for a superb interview with Sheila Hancock, an actress I've long admired but knew very little about, until today.

[@KimTebrok]

John Thaw & Sheila Hancock. Absolutely extraordinary amazing actors & people 🙌🙌

[@wessexdruid7598]

They were lovely neighbours.

[@JohnSellman-c8b]

Sheila is a national treasure, I could listen to her for hours .

[@leannetrotter4414]

YES INDEED, THIS IS HISTORY AT IT'S BEST !!! THIS IS AGAIN, THIS IS BESTMAS !!!

[@jamescurtis6217]

Lovely interview, I did not want it to end, truly delightful 🥰

[@anniehoon]

What a delightful human being! Enjoyed this interview immensely

[@berylwelch3526]

Shelia you made me cry ,when you said that you love this country to death ,my Grandfather died in the first world war fighting for his wonderful country so yes he loved his country to death ,like so many other Grandfathers

[@judithhopes151]

One of my daughter in laws friends, makes theatre and film and tv costumes,, had a lot of interaction with this lady,, and has said sheila hancock is one of the nicest people she has ever met.

[@alexmiller7721]

I was lucky enough to spend some time with Sheila the day before she climbed that mountain to film 'Edie' and I'll say she's an absolute diamond. She's exactly as she comes across in this interview. I had no idea who she was prior to that day (I'm no movie buff and don't even have a TV), but she's someone I don't think I will ever forget. A truly wonderful human being.

[@E-Kat]

Ha, ha, ha! That such a funny story! I did the same whilst working back stage and not being able to recognise any tv soap actors and actresses. I had no idea they were very famous, so I was completely unfazed by them. Later, people were asking me how was so and so and I'd say who? 😂

[@alexmiller7721]

@@E-Kat Same thing with me a few years before Edie. I was asked to take part as an extra in a film (Zip 'n' Zoo) with John Hannah, Remy Bennett, Simone Lahbib and Charlie McKerron. I didn't know any of them. I've also yet to see the film. Some of the stories I could tell from both films would have you in stitches, but I won't get into that here.

[@E-Kat]

@@alexmiller7721 gosh, that's amazing!! I still don't know any of them! I have so many stories too, but everything is too private to share. We have had so much fun, I was surprised I was paid. 🤣

[@JoanSkingley]

I love this woman,she is so honest. Passionate and caring.

[@Bezart34]

I could have listened until sunrise, to this wonderful conversation. Sheila is a fabulous, kind and sincere lady. I love her.

[@yehuditcollins6783]

I'm a contemporary of Shelia Hancock, and have been for many years. The film Edie that she starred in and actually did what was needed, tempted my reclusive neighbour, to accompany me to the cinema. It was the first time in 25 years she'd been to a cinema.

[@graemem111]

James? This is a true delight, and thank you. Thank you so very much; tonight you saved a life. Mine.

[@yehuditcollins6783]

Yes, we did learn to cope. PTSD hadn't been invented. We got through the raids, we got through the awful digs we were evacuated to. We got through being caned, when we misbehaved, and learned not to be misbehaved, because we didn't want to be caned. Now those of us who are still alive, well we're tough old birds.

[@anneeddy3116]

We are!

[@maymalone1505]

Don't be ridiculous !!!

[@gilliannesharp9968]

The mold for this greatly stoic and sacrificing generation has been lost😢

[@nicksyb5920]

Yes and a lot of children of these parents suffered the consequences. The depression, abuse and rage was passed down to the next generation in many cases. I had it from both sides with a father who was interned in a POW camp and a mother who was evacuated. My father still screamed in his nightmares at the age of 101. Both had extreme rage which terrified us. If they'd had proper treatment for what I now know to be PTSD then we wouldn't have had to suffer vicariously from their trauma. I'm not saying all people in the war passed down their trauma but there are a substantial proportion that did. Don't dismiss their experiences or those of the people who also suffered as a result.

[@hArtyTruffle]

@@nicksyb5920was about to comment the same. Probably worth mentioning to the op that PTSD was never “invented”. It became acknowledged. Only when something is acknowledged does it get a name. Same with the more recent CPTSD, the causes of which have done a lot of damage to my life. My parents and grandfathers were all military personnel and caused a lot of damage to their children and grandchildren.

[@MrStevehunter33]

I remember her in The Rag Trade, 60+ years ago. She was a beautiful young woman then and remains beautiful now in every sense of the word.

[@philipmulville8218]

Absolutely. Well said.

[@leannetrotter4414]

THANK YOU THIS IS DELIGHTFUL AND MORE !!! SHE IS A LIVING LEGEND !!! THIS IS PURE HISTORY AND MORE !!!

[@masibanda4576]

Absolutely fascinating, wonderful story telling.

[@viviannehirsch5612]

Thank goodness for a woman like Shiela Hancock, says it as it is. Hope many people see this video. Thank you so much James O’Brien.

[@njp]

Wonderful actress and a realist. Always a treat to see Shelia Hancock whether she is working or discussing her fascinating life💜

[@pollytickle8346]

Sheila is so interesting, really enjoyed this. ❤

[@adriannehaddow8972]

What a wonderful interview with a wonderful woman. Britain has so many lifetime actresses who are talented beyond measure yet grounded in reality. Maybe it’s the stage work combined with film acting but they don’t seem to have the sense of entitlement and celebrity that Hollywood seems to confer on their actors. Thank goodness.

[@upendasana7857]

I just love Sheila Hancock,she's as vital and beautiful as ever and has so much wisdom and insight to impart and for all those young'ns that think old people or older people have nothing of relevance or knowledge to impart need to listen to her and she was "woke" before woke was invented

[@leslieollerhead1114]

Awesome thoroughly enjoyed!!❤❤

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Love this couple who, in my view, are UK treasures. My favourite John Thaw film is Goodnight, Mr Tom which depicts a societal innocence which is long gone. Sheila was excellent in Hawks. Thanks James. Love your interview style and Sheila is a wonderful subject.

[@grahamsmith6053]

Another brilliant interview! Well done James.

[@mariandavies9487]

Brilliant interview of our iconic Sheila! Love her to bits.

[@chrishobson6431]

I acted with her during "the buccaneers" filmed at castle howard.... in 1995.

[@pollytickle8346]

Wow,!

[@emchardy1]

She won't remember 😅

[@colleenrichards5662]

Just a wonderful interview, I enjoyed it so much. Have always loved Sheila Hancock. Greetings from Australia..🌞🌻

[@lilac2haze]

What a wonderful interview. Miss Hancock is just a a treat .

[@susansmith3261]

Such a vibrant and inspirational lady

[@patriciaarroni2142]

Thank you Sheila. I found myself absolutely riveted. Enjoyed every second.

[@petercav9440]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you.

[@DavidCodyPeppers.]

I Love her. 🕊️

[@MrDavey2010]

Wonderful interview. Two highly professional people interacting in a fascinating and interesting way. Thank you so much.

[@gerryfennelly9700]

What a hero, great Irish name too, thank you proba luden girl

[@1969Kismet]

"I know, I don't add up. I'm even less added up now than when I first walked into the room." There. I want that on my grave. It's glorious.

[@JohnCrook-nf8wy]

What a delight. Lovely to see those quiet Quaker values. Speaking truth to power and that belief in the equality of all.

[@alidabaxter5849]

I was lucky enough to see her on stage in "Rattle of a Simple Man" in the West End in the 1960s and I've never heard an audience laugh so hysterically - she was absolutely brilliant and brought the house down, and Edward Woodward was also excellent.

[@ropa2142]

Wow….I will settle for being half as active, alert, and articulate as Sheila if I am ever lucky enough to still be alive at 91!

[@susanwallis7249]

How great was this? Thank you James

[@denismichaeljames]

Lovely lovely interview. So enjoyed this. Great distraction from this awful Tory party.

[@judithcressey1682]

Starmer 'prefers Davos over Westminster' interview with Emily Maitlis. More of the same but worse. All WEF.

[@lizrigby-jones3700]

Incredibly!! robust and determined. Love Sheila.

[@thomasmccafferty8203]

Great discussion well done James, listening to Sheila Hancock lifted me, what a difference from listening to so called politicians.

[@karenstokes1490]

Brilliant. Could listen to her for hours

[@Irishgui83]

I've always admired Dame Sheila Hancock and found her very interesting. There was one interview she gave, years ago, where she briefly talked about getting to an age of being so bored of looking in the mirror and seeing her own same face reflected back and I related so much to that one comment I think of it everytime I look in the mirror lol

[@elizabethb988]

Thanks Mr O'Brien, great interview 👍💯

[@belindamay8063]

But rather sad too. - sometimes gut-wrenching evocations of the past. I am of her generation and can identify with so much of it. I had forgotten the casual cruelties inflicted on children and anybody “different”. People like Sheila are so valuable to us. Thank you for bringing her into the studio.

[@adifferentwayuk3335]

That was wonderful. Best interview I've seen for a while. Many thanks

[@judithhopes151]

Yes she is so right.

[@richardwait1206]

90 something & still entertaining us & beautiful

[@michaelwilliams3232]

'Rag Trade'' with Miriam Carlin, Judy Carne, Barbara Windsor, Sheila Hancock, Reg Varney, Peter Jones is entrenched in my memory as a young boy of 8 or 9.

[@dennisdearden2652]

Never mind the quality feel the width. 😅

[@rinawaller1830]

This has opened my eyes and I finally understand myself in my professional life as nurse. That my profession is now managing hollow corporate values and impressed by those who can manipulate than real nurses who are there for patients and have no time to be daunted and carry with nursing and comforting the sick

[@patriciam.1204]

What a lovely lady!

[@philliplum3845]

Fantastic interview.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Grew up watching Sheila Hancock, lovely lady, looking gorgeous too. Thank for lovely interview.

[@peggysmith6737]

What a fantastic interview ,wished it had been longer.

[@E-Kat]

10 min in, and none of them has said " I was like", so I'm still watching! 👍

[@CarolanneTitmus-Greene]

I would vote for her if she ran for Prime Minister or Mayor of London.

[@Knappa22]

I love her on Just a Minute, and so many of those old gems have been uploaded now. Well worth a listen 🙂

[@Woofersgalore]

Really fascinating interview. Learned so much about SH and have a lot of respect for her. The interview was well crafted and steered…allowing for SH to answer as she wished and give information freely and J O B steered the interview back to where his structure for the interview was set out. James listened and responded naturally so not just sticking to the script but mindful of what he wanted SH to cover if she was comfortable in doing so. Really enjoyable exchange between both parties. 👍🙂

[@NeilofBeeston]

Sheila is wonderful. So lovely listening to this podcast.

[@jennifersmall1998]

Wonderful interview. It was like listening to my dear mum who was evacuated from London during the war.

[@lorraine.bernardettehoole7743]

I was brought up on a pub and can really get what she means. I loved it. Falling asleep as a child to laughter and sixties music ❤

[@SandraT1107]

Fantastic interview, thank you so much! My mum won a scholarship place and her Dad wouldn't let her go to Grammar school.

[@maidmarion2976]

Yes perhaps it was a working class attitude.

[@brianhepke7182]

Anyone remember the "Rag trade"?

[@edwardtodd9734]

Remember the name, it not the programme

[@stephenkeogh3287]

Sharper than the average 30 year old and so engaging. Amazing lady.

[@maidmarion2976]

Much sharper than that, the average 30yr old is not terribly well informed

[@briansmith8950]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to you both.

[@sandranaylor2348]

Sheila is an honest intelligent woman.

[@Bananadiva1]

Not just a phenomenal actress but an equally phenomenal human being. I absolutely adore this icon.

[@MarieLouise-ny3tg]

Wow what a woman. Loved her in ‘Edie’👏❤️

[@paulveg8524]

Wonderful interview. What an interesting woman and a national treasure.

[@alidabotes6264]

Sheila at our age our minds, like a computer, slows down because our hard drives are nearly full. They are filled with our experiences, everything we studied & read plus people & family we loved & dispised that we have met and everything else we loved (pets, nice, friends & literature. ) & learning new languages. So retrieving info just takes a longer time!

[@brendahannaford4111]

Oh wow Dame Sheila Hancock, how fantastic to see you on KZbin, looking amazing. Fabulous actor, take care 🥰🥰🥰🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇦🇺🇦🇺🤗

[@juliegale3863]

Thank you for letting us hear from this lovely lady. I only lag 2 or 3 years behind her and recognise many of the things she remembers like war time as a child, picking up shrapnel after the raids. James, love these Full Disclosures.

[@caroleannmatthews6649]

Loved every second , thank you 💖

[@glendasharman9852]

I remember watching television with my parents and siblings, and The Rag Trade was on TV and my parents thought Sheila Hancock was amazing. I was about 7 or 8 at the time and didn't really get it or was able to concentrate, but I remember my parents laughing together and loving Sheila Hancock and to my child's mind, it made a tense household a happy one.

[@royloveday4350]

I'd be dead several times over if it wasn't for the NHS. We can afford to look after each other, especially if we stop people hoarding wealth. Dragons impoverish villages.

[@SarahJay55]

Absolutely wonderful! A true inspiration.

[@dfxl6587]

Have admired her work for many years. Amazed at her performance as Goody Alsop in A Discovery of Witches at her time of life. Just having the desire to get out of bed and work at 90 years old gives me hope for the future.

[@bluecowboyyoga]

That’s how I discovered her & she’s one of my favorites now! ✨

[@dfxl6587]

@@bluecowboyyoga 👍🙂

[@davidpescod7573]

A wonderful conversation. A real pleasure to hear Dame Shiela Hancock talk so honestly about her life

[@BunyanaRed1958]

John Thaw was the best television actor this country has ever had.

[@maidmarion2976]

He was, but this is about Sheila

[@joanwhelan776]

Thank you Sheila what an honest interview, let’s all get back down to earth,and get back to reality

[@tonyfranks9551]

First Class...thank you.

[@tonywoodcock6739]

Genuine with the best of hearts

[@suzeauster2223]

Greetings ✨ from Florida 🐬 Thank You 🙏 for Sharing this interview with Sheila ❤

[@dawnwalton5760]

What a legend ..fabulous interview 🥰

[@catherinewyn-rogers5529]

What a wonderful interview of a brilliant woman. Thanks James… Sheila Hancock for Prime Minister!!

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

Gosh! What a sharp mind and such a delightful person. You would never know her age. She's an inspiration to all us "old" folk. ❤

[@ValerieFarrington-t2v]

Hello Sheila, thank you. You speak for a generation of women who really missed out on so many things. Well done. 🥀🥀 Valerie.

[@Contraster671]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to both of you. Sheila you are a joy, and it’s great that you still have plenty of oil in your lamp !!

[@Setinmywaysalways]

Now that was Interesting. More Please.

[@petee19]

Lovely lady and the late John Thaw. I used to serve them at a filling station I worked in on Friday nights and weekends, they used to call in for petrol on Friday evening on their way to a country cottage they had in Gloucestershire. This would have been late 1960’s early 70’s. Fantastic interview, thank you.

[@markstevens6568]

Wonderful interview; enjoyed every minute of it.

[@joprocter4573]

First time I've seen James OB have a wonderful communication

[@NormanElliott-s9q]

Refreshing.

[@jennienoppers210]

What a great woman!!!❤❤❤❤❤