DIANA DORS - THIS IS YOUR LIFE-FULL SHOW-ITV-27 OCTOBER 1982

[@appledoreman]

This is why I love KZbin. Christmas morning, on my own, just flicking idly through various clips & I stumble across this gem. Diana Dors, a true British icon, down-to-earth & real. A true star who deserved this wonderful tribute. Thank you for posting.

[@stephanieely8463]

Marilyn Monroe also was stuning

[@stephanieely8463]

Marilyn Monroe was also stunning!

[@donnaatienza8001]

Yes indeed I'm thankful for KZbin as well.

[@TheMercury-13]

​@@stephanieely8463 It's not a competition, or at least 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑛'𝑡 be - there's room for them ALL.

[@beebee8018]

I knew Diana in her later life a beautiful down to earth woman with a huge heart. I will never forget how kind Diana was to me when my mother died and how she saves me when my heart was broken. I love you Diana ❤

[@donnaatienza8001]

Aww that was so so kind of her. What a very nice person she was.

[@jamisu5467]

❤

[@CherryBelle-sh2jx]

I was a dancer/extra in Adam & the Ants video "Prince Charming"......Diana was fabulous to everyone ❤

[@Ross.Cavendish]

That's fantastic! I remember watching the video on Top Of The Pops.

[@lawtonloraine4144]

I met Diana and Alan a few months before she passed on, she was really so humble and nice to me and Alan was so proud of her and in love with her. He was a tough cookie and laughed his bollocks off when I saw his painted toe nails and had the nerve to take the p..ss. He couldn’t believe I had the nerve as a 25 year old. Diana for some reason just wanted to hug me. We had lunch and dinner together the same day at the Marbella club. Some may remember it as well, we laughed a lot.

[@montythepoodlepup9634]

Diana dors amazing actress, thanks for sharing. Grew up UK 🇬🇧 born 1964 and can't stop watching black and white British films! This programme was part of my family life. ❤😂 Fabulous actress!

[@alwaysblake148]

From a Yank in the USA, Diana Dors was and is unforgettable.

[@appledoreman]

So right. She was a British icon.

[@andrewthornhill7042]

The interaction between Diana and her two elder boys at the end just got to me. For some reason I'd gotten the idea that Dawson had turned his sons against their mother and that only one was talking to her before her death. Seeing them all together like this was just great.

[@glamdolly30]

What a rare gem this is, and such a thrill to find it on KZbin in its near-full version - THANK YOU! Diana Dors really was a national treasure, that term is bandied about but in DD's case it was well deserved. Diana was the prime example of 'the best is yet to come', because her earliest days of fame as a young and beautiful movie actress and personality were not her peak, but merely the opening act for her glorious prime as a middle aged star. Because her acting talent came with incredible natural charm, intelligence, insight and a wicked, lightning-quick wit. Diana was a great raconteur, and very funny! As an actress she was breathtaking, and the extra years (and pounds) only magnified her powerful screen presence. But Diana's best role was surely as herself - she was larger than life and oozed star quality, guaranteed to sparkle and steal the show on 'Parkinson' , 'Russell Harty', her friend Larry Grayson's 'Shut That Door' or any other chat show, and a wonderful addition to the many quiz and comedy shows she graced through the 1970s and 'eighties like 'Celebrity Squares' , 'The Two Ronnies' and 'Cannon and Ball'. I'm glad to say many of her movies and TV appearances can be found on KZbin. This woman had full strength star quality - when she moved into shot, all eyes went to her and whoever else was in the scene, however famous, became a mere support act! This infuriated Kenneth Williams when they were both guests on 'Parkinson', and Diana stole the limelight (Kenneth loved to 'hold court' with long anecdotes, and did not appreciate being upstaged!). He wrote about the experience rather waspishly in his private, posthumously published diaries - not many people could take the spotlight from Kenneth Williams in full flow, but with Diana it was effortless, she couldn't help it - she was just mesmeric! In 1984 Diana died tragically young of ovarian cancer, aged 52. If only she had lived long enough to do all the incredible acting roles she would undoubtedly have triumphed in, had she matured through her fifties and beyond. A great fan of 'Coronation Street', I think she would very likely have been offered - and accepted - a leading role in the BBC's new hit soap 'EastEnders' when it launched in 1985. Dare I say she would have made an incredible Pauline Fowler or Peggy Mitchell. No disrespect to Wendy Richard or Dame Barbara Windsor who played them so well, but Diana would have been glorious in those roles! I would have loved to have seen her as the landlady of the Queen Vic pub - as Peggy, Diana would have brought exactly the right mix of toughness, glamour and vulnerability, and I can just imagine her as both matriarch of the pub and as 'Ma' of the Mitchell brothers. Diana would have made Peggy's catchphrase "Get outta my pub!" her own. What a tantalising thought! In middle age, Diana didn't always get the quality movie roles she deserved, and there are quite a few low calibre films in her resume particularly in the 'seventies (she had to pay the bills - and she was always a grafter, though she didn't always give the taxman his share!) Good roles for older actresses back then were even rarer than they are today. But I think she would have come into her own during the 1980s and enjoyed a career resurgence, as a new generation discovered and fell in love with her (as young pop star Adam Ant did, securing her to star as Fairy Godmother in the music video for his Number One hit 'Prince Charming' in 1981). Diana's appeal crossed generations - had she only lived another 10 years, she was set to become a female icon, and a great role model for women. Alas, we are left to ponder what might have been - when we should of course be grateful for what was. Diana Dors continues to entertain and inspire millions of people, her magic immortalised on film for all eternity. She will forever be remembered with smiles and affection. This, her second appearance as the subject of a 'This is Your Life', is a great example from what turned out to be the end of her remarkable life. She never did get the glorious third act she would have delivered, that was so close to her grasp. We can only be glad of the wonderful first and second acts. Thank you so much for uploading this magical piece of Diana Dors nostalgia. Diana was quite simply a STAR - and 40 years after her death, when we are awash with 'celebrities' famous for no good reason, stars are rarer than ever. God bless you Diana, the real deal! 💋💋💋💋💋

[@mikehudson8884]

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[@MissWizard]

Diana really was a STAR and a legend.

[@fayjones8364]

I loved her what a star ..

[@ZadenZane]

She would have been great on EastEnders. Can you imagine her sparring with Peggy Mitchell and Pat Butcher, she would have been fantastic!

[@scottvincent1783]

A beautiful tribute and so well written. Thank you 🙏🏻. I concur with absolutely everything you say ❤

[@ianedwards4400]

Diana Dors must be in her 40's or early 50's in this video, but just look how beautifully she preserved herself. She may have gained some weight [don't we all] with the passage of time. But look at that luminous face, its a treasure! She may have been called the oomph girl and other sex-symbol monikers, but she didn't bother to take this seriously because inside her was a very serious actress wanting desperately to get out. And she proved her thespianism time and again. I also loved her pillow-blonde hair which was so beautifully coiffed. For someone so adept at technicolor histrionics, she came across as remarkably serene and thoroughly at home in her life. Ageing didn't seem to bother her. Never mind that she plied her trade in England and the USA, where youth and comliness are rated at a premium. Yes, our lovely Diana was a "national treasure"!

[@appledoreman]

She was REAL.

[@lucius4556]

Yes a very glamorous pretty lady whatever her age or size!

[@jamisu5467]

Diana Dors was the star of the show in an iconic Sweeney episode. In fact, the cast all loved her and the church where the episode was filmed invited her back for Sunday service.

[@dawnthatcher1412]

I met Diana with my mum as her Auntie Ann was a neighbour. She was so gracious and elegant. I have her autograph. We knew when Diana was visiting as her Rolls Royce was parked up outside.

[@ScratchyBaws]

Two of mine and my daughter favourite films we watch together once or twice a year is Steptoe & Son Ride Again and The Amazing Mr. Blunden both starring this gorgeous young lady. Sadly missed, forever a British Icon/Legend.

[@kristianturner1091]

I remember when Diana passed away, I was only 8. I saw her in Steptoe and Son Rides again (only one scene) in 1987 (repeated from 1972). At 11 years of age, I was blown away! I've only seen Diana in retrospect, but you can just feel the talent in an unpretentious way. Amazing.

[@pripph1355]

And only two years later, both Diana and Alan were gone. Sad.

[@Fedderchini]

And their son Jason 2019 at 50 years old 🥺

[@donnaatienza8001]

This is so so sad indeed to me.

[@miladydewinter7770]

What a wonderful ending. My next door neighbour was Dennis Hamilton's sister and she never had a nice word to say about Diana Dors -- I, on the other hand, absolutely loved her. (I think that's probably why we never got along).

[@Tidybitz]

Most This is Your Life shows were half hour shows, but some stars got 1 hour shows. Diana certainly warranted an hour show at least. I always loved Diana Dors. Thanks for posting this video.

[@kathrynhoward9738]

Thank you for uploading every video on the beautiful Diana Dors , I was not even born when she sadly passed away but grew up especially in my teenage years looking up to her. A brave,beautiful, talented,intelligent Lady who I wish I was more like. God Bless u Diana ,Gone but NEVER forgotten xx

[@williamsinclairmanson5969]

Thanks for this. She was a classy lady...

[@juniordawkins4193]

Ms. DIANA DORS YOU WE'RE A TRUE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN & AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND 🙏🏿❤️🌹

[@donnaatienza8001]

Yes indeed she was so lovely and talented too

[@juniordawkins4193]

@@donnaatienza8001 💯😍

[@elitet3359]

I can’t say Diana was one in a million because the truth is she was UNIQUE and to this day there is not one single person that can compare to this truly amazing lady.

[@MissWizard]

Diana Dors had an amazing presence, she lit up the room. She was a legend and a star. I am reading the book, Connecting Dors by Niema Ash and it’s a fascinating insight into her colourful life. So sad that her adored son Jason died so tragically. Rest in peace, Diana, Jason and Alan. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@philstrachan]

Such a sad ending for the whole family. 😢

[@Lino]

Such a tragic ending for Diana, Alan and more recently Jason.

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

Especially Alan. To do what he did must have really F***ed up his son.

[@joysynmonds9082]

Yes indeed. I loved her to bits. Only just learned about Jason. So terrificly sad.

[@glamdolly30]

@@joysynmonds9082 Jason never recovered from being orphaned at just 14, first losing his rock the magical Diana, and then his father Alan who alas could not go on without her. Diana's dying words to Alan were to look after her boys (she also had two sons by Dickie Dawson, based in LA) but Alan failed her. You could see in footage of her funeral, he was broken at her loss. Terrible for him - but how sad he couldn't have treasured their son and made a new life cherishing their history. Jason needed him so desperately! His death of alcoholism, came at a similar young age to his parents - just 50. God bless them all, may they be at peace now.

[@annkathyangell2339]

What a tragic family. Such a nice lady

[@katharinehill7624]

❤❤❤

[@louiseb3491]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get to HEAVEN and have your very own “this is your life” and meet all the people who’ve passed before you.

[@louiseb3491]

@@eightiesmusic1984 aren’t you a ray of Sunday sunshine ☀️

[@johnslater1728]

Beautiful x what a special beam of light she was and still is xxx

[@ryanohara476]

I wasn't born until 1991 but I've have always been a fan of her film and TV roles she could do anything any role any character whether it's comedy and drama. R.I.P Diana fly high you beautiful ange!l 😇 ❤️

[@michellefalleur960]

I completely agree, she was a Brilliant actress, and Very lovely with it, x

[@trainrover]

astonishing how much a Sixties throwback this production seems to have been ---- Diana is flawlessly gracious, gloriously polished .. you wonder how having to kick into work mode, gear up to working all of a sudden with your neck on the line like that, being not something you could easily wriggle out of either

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

A great tribute to a great lady . Also The Amazing Mr Blunden is my favourite film of all time .God bless Diana , & her Husband Alan

[@helen-vb6kw]

Great show. The look of love in Alan Lake’s eyes and a hint of green eyed when Richard O Sullivan came on. Richard is still with us along with Desmond Morris.

[@daniellatheczarina2u915]

You're so right about that look. Quite chillingly sinister.

[@halloeverybodypeeps]

Their son Jason is the most beautiful child I ever saw....

[@CammieInOz]

Lovely episode and the surprise at the end for Diana was so beautiful.

[@californiagirl1579]

Wow! She still looked beautiful rest in peace too her

[@lesleyscott938]

Such a lovely down to earth lady ...sadly missed 😢

[@Bredamay1]

Diana's mother had such a beautiful face.

[@BeliaLastes]

This was so nice to watch, Thank you 😊❤

[@stuartjenkins6673]

Loved This.Such a Beautiful Lady.No mention of Queenies Castle.

[@stafonvoncamron]

40 years ago (October 2022)

[@zamiadams4343]

Great episode, cheers man!

[@williamf4544]

Great show about a great lady - And so nice to see Pat Coombs - And wow Megs Jenkins one of my favourite actresses

[@dav7444]

Love it. She so loved her sons and was so admired

[@GRTVO]

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJewellian]

this is what tv should be, mind you there are no stars like this in the UK anymore. What is tragic is she died not long after this and Alan killed himself and Jason died quite young too, all very sad.

[@donaldwarren463]

What a Wonderful Tribute to this Star and true talent of Films and TV ..

[@citizen1163]

Beautiful tribute ...'like the first taste of champagne' ...to a very sad story.

[@MrGman2804]

Lots of classic talents on that show. Remarkable.

[@JDLondon72]

She was just so nice with everyone. A class lady.

[@elizabethsamways7624]

Absolutely love her in the amazing Mr blunden. And also from my neck of the woods. All died far to young.

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Lovely woman 😊👍🏻

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

What a great charactor and actress she was, she loved alan and her 3 hansome sons

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Diana was a brilliant 👏 actress .

[@maciejrosinski930]

Words fail me... at 46 I'm speechless. Di , you've helped me so much..

[@kristianturner1091]

Diana Alan and Jason were lovely people.

[@alanbbrady8196]

What a fantastic all round entertainer.

[@loureviews]

The haunted look in little Jason's eyes at the end when his brothers arrive. Such a tragic story for his parents and for him.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Lovely lady ❤ RIP 🙏

[@randyrackley4340]

I Love you DIANA DORS! DIANA DORS I Love You!

[@Tenortalker]

I remember travelling on a bus from the Tertiary College in Swindon to Highworth in Wiltshire on the day Diana Dors death was announced. A lady was crying on the bus infront of me. Diana Dors was so loved by her public.

[@colinmclennan1465]

Worth it for Pat Coombs alone

[@beboploo]

her looks from mother she was lovely as well

[@annap6992]

Diana Dors was a gorgeous woman ❤❤❤ RIP 🙏

[@shebo2801]

It’s so interesting to have someone narrate your life in front of you

[@ninianmacmillan-keith7435]

How people are quickly forgotten , present celebrities take note . Don’t take yourself too seriously

[@robinlanier6886]

I enjoyed that. 🥰

[@llulu8516]

Lovely lady, R.I.P 💐.

[@nightburgers3670]

She was fabulous! We lost her far too soon. I remember being so sad when I heard she had passed. As a little girl I thought she was just such a beautiful force of nature. They don’t make them like Diana any more ❤

[@tsiddig]

Wasn’t he an obvious Gender inverted male, allegedly?

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

Watching it on a mobile. No problem.

[@gregshanley7742]

Clearly a lovely lady ,such tragedy in her family too.

[@rasihanenemir5522]

She was great actress

[@emmapeart6101]

Great actress, beautiful lady.

[@paulmoloney4160]

One word she was beautiful lady God luv her

[@risingsun8039]

Thank you so much for sharing! Lovely channel, subscribed. Please, do you have This Is Your Life with Cathleen Nesbitt (S20 E23, 1980) too? I would gladly buy if possible. Many thanks again.

[@jimproby]

Hi and thank you for your comments. Sorry I don't have what you want. Kind regards.

[@juliemitchell3013]

I absolutely adored her. Rest sexily lady xxxxxx

[@conniekilleen4821]

Eamonn was the man back then nice clean and mean that was Eamonn RIP.

[@johnnyblade4351]

Great Woman ....................... And a Ledge XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@grahamtandy701]

I still miss her greatly

[@MrDavidjackson1]

She was in the 1948 Oliver Twist played by John Howard Davies she played the part of Charlotte. In 1980 She was in The two Ronnies The worm That turned she played the Captain

[@charliekane135]

Phenomenal in 'Yield to the Night'

[@ronnieparkerscott6223]

When you google all this... it is so tragic. How sad.

[@michellefalleur960]

That was So good, really enjoyed, x

[@ZadenZane]

Wouldn't Diana Dors have been great on EastEnders. She'd have given Peggy Mitchell and Pat Butcher a run for their money!

[@Sally237-s4w]

She still looked beautiful

[@glamdolly30]

Yes she did look beautiful - but she's only 51 here. Tragically Diana Dors would never grow old, as she died of ovarian cancer at just 52.

[@kristianturner1091]

Well.. After seeing Di Alan and Jason... One life... Grab it.

[@simonpaul2476]

Diana & Jason Dors RIP

[@tonythompson4951]

Beautiful talented clever sexy lady R.I.P. 🌹

[@karenbeckinsale4201]

Stunning just stunning

[@charliekane135]

When stars were stars 🙂

[@SamLowryDZ-015]

Bob Hope certainly dropped more than a few clues into her off screen antics. Yes she had a natural swing to her game🤣

[@sarahholland2600]

Bob Monkhouse's biography details the sex parties & 2 way mirrors.

[@DJ-Brownie-UK]

@14:00 70's combovers are such a revealing quality about the men with these elaborate attempts

[@klawlor3659]

Haha fucking hell that is up there with the worst combover ever!😂😂

[@glamdolly30]

I reckon that hair was scooped up and over baldie's head from his armpit! 🤣🤣🤣Why men used to do that, Jackie Charlton and Robert Robinson among them, bugger only knows - it fooled no one!

[@Mar-ty4dx]

My MUM LOVED HER

[@angelamary9493]

Beautiful Woman 😍

[@princesssparkle5542]

Just great times ❤

[@scottishthistle7950]

So tragic how her life ended and then alan

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Great to see Liberace 👀

[@jimmywormholes2053]

GoddeSS God BleSS Diana DorS And Alan LaKeS SoulS

[@DAISY-00UK]

Such an interesting episode, the glam I dont give a damn Diana and her incredibly handsome husband and son...its a shame such sadness 😢 followed them about.

[@Rosevalentine6]

A beautiful Angel look how she shined .., very special

[@elinorjones9396]

Beautiful lady with a beautiful smile ❤ x

[@Duncan2kai7]

She was such a gracious beautiful looking lady!.

[@kristianturner1091]

I much loved woman..I saw her I 87...she died in 84...i

[@Voxac100b]

Beautiful woman

[@jakecavendish3470]

Always liked her, she seemed a decent woman