John Le Mesurier' s Grave - Famous Graves

Today I visit the Famous grave of John Le Mesurier of Dad's Army fame and so much more.
John Le Mesurier born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 1912 - 15 November 1983) was an English actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his comedic role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC television situation comedy Dad's Army (1968-1977).
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[@betagombar9022]

A documentary I watched on him, all that knew him said what a gentle man he was, how he self doubted himself, and how he adored his wife. He sounds like a true gentleman.

[@MrDaiseymay]

He was, I read his biography, His life in general was chaotic, made worse by his apparent indifference to the way he was treated. He was, it seemed, impossible to affend, although beneath that exterior, he clearly was, but 'didn't want to make a fuss'.

[@TelThePower]

For those who haven't heard this.. Every minute someone leaves the world behind We are all in the same line without knowing How many people are before us we don't know We can't move to the back of the line Can't step out of the line Can't avoid this line However.... While we wait, let's make every single moment count 😊😊 love to all 💗

[@cathjanewhittaker5512]

How very true .

[@margaretbuckley9309]

VERY TRUE LIVE EVERY DAY LIKE ITS YOUR LAST

[@godetsper]

you can choose to jump the cue and sadly some do...

[@wendykelly8551]

Oh I like that

[@wendykelly8551]

@@godetsper but that would've been their time.. how and when you die .. the date and time etc .. ?

[@1minigrem]

I was travelling home from Broadstairs in 1981 and saw him on Ramsgate train platform. I think he was a shy man in real life, he saw me and the friend I was travelling home with and walked right down to the end of the platform, he definitely didn’t want to be disturbed by two teenage girls, we left him to himself, a very fine actor.

[@skyedancer3106]

John's life sounded like a movie. He had every aspects of love, loss, sad, happy and betrayal in his years hear. He sounded like a great man, with great love. RIP John. 🙏 ❤

[@marybarratt2649]

He was a gentle soul, non confrontational, kind and caring. A great actor.

[@deborahholcombe6598]

I loved dads army. I am a Huge fan of dad’s army and John Le mesiureer is one of my favourite actor

[@HaydnGuite]

A fabulous actor and a true gent in every respect. On Dad's Army, he was a great foil for Captain Mainwaring and proved to be the perfect sidekick. Thanks for the memories John ❤ 😊

[@user-nj1op5zw5l]

Sad that all the Dads Army actors have left us, but such wonderful memories ❤️

[@mrmichaelwilson7211]

I met his 3rd wife Joan who I found to be so interesting and down to earth. She published a book of his letters called 'Dear John' which gives a great insight to him. One of the great jobbing actors of the 20th century.

[@annettemingay2970]

I read about them many years ago, Hatti admitted that she loved intimacy and he had loads of reasons not to stay with her, but he loved her to the moon and back as the saying goes, he truly did which says a lot about his personality. R.I.P. John.

[@kernow9324]

Thanks for playing a bit of the Dad's Army theme tune at the beginning. It's like a warm hug.

[@John01GM40]

1983 ! Once again an OMG moment as you "visit" someone that was central to my growing up, but whom I had no idea had gone sooooooo long ago. Now going to look up where Hattie is buried as always sad to see people alone in eternity even if their marriage had become "open" according to the press. Sad that his son had such a short life, but "nice" to see he was interred with his father. Family is all that matters at the end of the day, no matter how much "fame" one has in life.

[@user-ej8dr5fq5u]

Sadly missed still really good actor god bless rest in peace xx❤🎉

[@suzanneholdsworth7869]

How he coped with Hattie moving her bit on the side into the home ill never know.Bless him😢

[@gaynor3976]

Was a great character in real life which was in his acting life too. How sad he ended up unhappy after his marriage with Hattie Jacques broke down. Thanks Paul enjoyed that xx

[@shirleyn546]

Sargeant Wilson was my favourite character in DA. Loved John Le Mesurier , reminded me of my favourite uncle.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Ive always thought Jacques never deserved such a kind and loyal husband as John. He deserved someone much better.

[@paulinelee1762]

Siempre is Spanish for ALWAYS . R.I.P. John. You were a Beautiful soul. XXXXx

[@catweasle5737]

I'm glad to hear his character in Dad's Army was him. He decided to be himself. I always thought his character was a kind gentle man and no I know, he was.

[@stevemaynards.g.t]

Thank you too 😎👍 He was a great actor R.I.P John 🙏

[@chapsnaps1]

A great actor who was put through the emotional wringer but never showed it in his professional life. He was always working. He got some amazing gigs - he's in Ben Hur playing a surgeon at the end of the Chariot Race. His career was all "rather lovely" for his audience. Thank you John. Rest in peace.

[@duncanpharaohHumanbehaviours]

A wonderful man who was so kind!! To the point Hattie Jackes moved her lover into their own home.Which most people would not tolerate.This has always intrigued myself.The Dad's Army museum in Thetford is amazing to see and visit.Captain Mainwaring statue and the other props are in the museum.

[@stan-ut5gj]

John moved into the loft.

[@rachelmayes298]

Can you imagine any other man doing that? He made the public think he was the one who had the affair not Hattie. That could have ruined his career. My Dad met him a few times as they frequented the same places in London. He said he was a lovely man, and very quietly spoken. I was shocked when it came out about Hattie. She was a sex kitten! One of their sons died not long ago also. Thank you ❤

[@duncanpharaohHumanbehaviours]

Thank you for your memories of John Le Mesisurer.I was brought up in Bury St Edmunds and I live not to far from Thetford.A true gentleman who took the blame of Hattie.i would have been so proud to have met this true gentleman.Thank you Paul means a lot to me.

[@Herbparis2001]

His son Kim (Jake) died from a drug overdose in Thailand and his other son. Robin who was a musician died about a year ago I think from cancer.

[@dennisfieldhouse2234]

john was a great actor and gave us so much fun and laughter during his dads army days for which he will always be remembered for R.I.P john le mesurier never to be forgotten

[@waynecheshire7878]

I loved sergeant Wilson nice one Paul 👍

[@susanbrown2909]

He seemed a kind man..my brother met him in Suffolk I think they were filing there..Hattie gave him a hard time,the poor man loved her dearly and put up with much suffering from the relationship.

[@1089maul]

Paul, Great presentation. Fabulous actor, a gent but as you say had a sad life! Bob

[@nataliemoulding234]

John was a brilliant actor and absolutely hilarious in dad's army which was brilliant sitcom

[@gailwhite7386]

A wonderful actor, and my favourite character in dads army xx

[@midnightblue3226]

Loved the sketch In Dads Army in which Arthur Lowes character was sporting a new wig....John was trying to say something nice about it but his laughter became progressively louder until he admitted that the wig was awful! Loved this sketch and many others delivered so hilariously by John....apparently at the end he said "it's all been rather lovely"....doubtless said with his own inimitable style...Rest in Peace John you were a true gent!!

[@paulguise698]

Mainwaring reply was "watch out Wilson you might snap your girdle"

[@johnbowkett80]

He was too good for this world . He deserved better .

[@EBO647]

Hi Paul. Looking forward to this one. A little suggestion for a future programme if I may. Mike Hailwood a George Medal holder, a famous motor cycle and F1 racer who was not killed on the track but died in 1981 along with his 9 year old daughter following a road collision caused by a careless lorry driver. Mike and his daughter are buried at the St. Mary Magdalene Church graveyard at Tanworth in Arden .A very sad case. This is a great series Paul which is always done respectfully. Thank you for all that you do.

[@TheTimmyH]

Totally agree! Mike the bike was a legend on various levels...

[@EBO647]

@@TheTimmyH He was indeed Tim .So sad that he lost his life on the road when he survived on the track whilst competing at the very highest level. Added to his talent on the track he was an exceptionally brave man who was awarded the George Medal for rescuing a fellow driver from a blazing car. Many younger viewers will probably not know what an amazing man Mike Hailwood was and if Paul manages to get to the final resting place of Mike and his daughter I am sure that he will produce a suitable tribute to a remarkable person.

[@nathanbowers6364]

There's footage of Hailwood on KZbin rescuing Clay Regazzoni from his crashed and burning F1 car. Hailwood had a marshall spray him down with foam and water went back into the fire to save the unconcious Regazzoni.

[@EBO647]

@@nathanbowers6364 A very brave man Nathan - his GM was well deserved. I am sure that many younger people will not know who Mike Hailwood was but if Paul could do one of his usual respectful tributes to Mike hopefully a whole new generation will learn more about him

[@malcolmtrueman2742]

A great shout for Mike Hailwood Paul. I've visited and it's a beautiful spot. The great Musician Nick Drake also has a stone in the same churchyard. Would be great visit for you 👍👍

[@claire76leach]

I first came across him in Bod the children’s programme! I don’t know if you ever watched it ? Then came to know him as Sergeant Wilson with him playing the role so dead pan and hilariously funny! What a talent! thank you for taking us to his final resting place!

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

I loved Bod ! Was one of my faves as a child 🥰x

[@rangeroverl322]

Thank you Paul, what a true gentleman he was. Thankfully his place in the acting world concreted with Dads Army. Totally brilliant . RIP John . Thanks again mucka

[@derekmanton7201]

Thank you Paul, what a great man John was and his amazing career and performances left behind for history. R.I.P. 🙏🌟

[@evevening7995]

Loved John in DAD'S ARMY, another great actor gone and forgotten sadly 😥 RIP JOHN, Thank you Paul for showing us John's resting place 👍👍

[@albertcross4275]

My favorite actor... A real gent.

[@dryflyman7121]

Thank you Paul , another great story and video. I have read several books, biographies and autobiographies about John and I think he was his own best critic. In comparison to his peers and other actors before and later, John was a not a great actor; just a jobbing actor is a very accurate description . He did have a very sad life , much of it his own making. He gave a very good impersonation of someone who just couldn’t be bothered about life. His addiction to alcohol, nicotine and jazz music were his escapes from the mess he was in. I always got the feeling that no matter who or what he played, he just didn’t want to be doing it ! Personally, I enjoyed him much more on the radio . He had a great radio voice and much that he did was very funny and entertaining. However, he was still a great member of the best comedy series ever seen on television - it will never be equalled. Never forget his advice - “…do you think that’s wise? ….” 🤣

[@susanlennard8495]

Hi Paul,I loved John he seemed such a gentle soul.Such a shame he had a bit of a sad life with his wives,I loved him in dad’s army he was so posh and it must of been so sad when he lost his son.Paul I love listening to you telling their life stories,I learn so much more about the people you are talking about thank you.I really enjoyed this video,but then I enjoy all your videos.❤️❤️❤️

[@janetpendlebury6808]

His sons died after he did.

[@davya1967]

I love your show mate! I've always felt sadness for 'John Le Mesurier ", at first as a kid watching , Dad's Army", but on watching how Hattie Jacques treated him, it was terrible, poor man!

[@The373887]

I felt for John mesurier he loved Hattie Jacques so much R.I.P John thank you Paul for another brilliant video ✝️✝️

[@nancyhaynes4310]

I remember John Le Mesurier from Dads Army. There was a lady who use to come to my school that knew him and said he was a nice gentleman, didn't know who she meant until she said he was in Dads Army. I must admit my favourite one was Arther Lowe.

[@janicemansfield5258]

Wonderful actor and a lovely man

[@TheTimmyH]

Loved John's suaveness and laid back dimenna in Dad's Army...liked a drink or two for what I recall :) RIP John. Nice vid Paul on these increasingly dark chilly mornings.

[@basingstoke63]

A lovely tribute to a great man and actor , Paul . Siempre , the word on the stone , is , Spanish for ; Always . My Grandad ,Arthur was also born in , Bedford in 1912 , And passed away shortly after John in 1988 .

[@KarlKeeley]

An amazing actor I'm a total fan of dad's army with John in it I have visited dad's army museum in Thetford Norfolk many times a well worth visit for any dad's army fan specially if you are a great fan of John a true brilliant actor truly missed

[@kevinheaton9213]

Thanks Paul for another brilliant video in tribute to a great British actor John Le mesurier for is rolls in many films but the most memorable was sergant Wilson in dad's army with Arthur lowe and the rest of the superb cast the best comedy series ever made by the BBC (kevin)

[@carolegeorgina6114]

Love this one thank you Paul John always reminds me of my grandad didn’t realise he was married to Hattie. Love your Chanel thank you ❤️❤️

[@moirapicking1876]

Great Actor loved him was very funny in dads army Paul love watching you you do a great job and so caring

[@annettewalker3309]

He seemed such a gentle soul bless him. Such a shame he didn't give himself enough credit for his acting. Another good video Paul and respect given xx

[@harryblack879]

We will Miss Him and his Dad's Army Team. Thank you, for Reminding of him. It brings back Memories.

[@charlottespurway912]

Lovely man and very funny in Dad's Amy and I got on DVD!!! And it means forever!! On the headstone!! Rest in peace John 🙏🙏😇😇🙏

[@johnboyjones2009]

It's from Spanish

[@David-uf8ex]

Always seemed such a lovely man and a good actor , He was in Hound of the Baskervilles with Christopher Lee great movie

[@christopherdale7017]

Fantastic movie that one

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

A lovely and gentle man. He seems to be in every other British film on Talking Pictures TV. He must have been constantly work. RIP John. Thanks for the video Paul

[@helenphillips4204]

Hi Paul, loved this. Siempre means always,and he always will be remembered very fondly xx

[@ironclad57]

Love the epitaph ‘resting’ the actors word for when they are not working, simple but appropriate

[@francescajohnston1470]

Thank u Paul loved watching dads army with my grandad rip John 🧡

[@annemccrystal5384]

Lovely video paul john was an outstanding actor a gentle soul like the rest of the cast in dads army he was a class of his own regal an adorable thanks paul as always 👍🙌👍

[@borleyboo5613]

Very sad ending for this lovely man. It was awful what Jacques put him through. Siempre means ‘Forever’ in English. Another very good video. I’m having to play ‘catch up’ as I’ve missed a few. 👍

[@Bazonthebass]

Another good one. Great actor and effortlessly funny. He was great in The Punch and Judy Man film with Tony Hancock as well as all the more major appearances. RIP.

[@charlieyerrell9146]

Famous graves of people who entertaind the people of the UK for many years. These people must be remembered for their contribution to the UK. There are not many actor's like him left in the acting field .

[@Andyb2379]

You can almost hear him saying to you, thanks awfully coming all this way to visit in his soft gentle voice. Again a fantastic visit.

[@UnusualThings1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bernadettefirth]

I loved watching John so funny, but a true gentleman R.I.P John than you for the laughs. God bless you 🙏🙏💖💖🇬🇧

[@patcardiff2563]

Thank you Paul you bring us some lovely memories yes a very sad end for such a lovely man

[@peterbadman6668]

Thank you Paul for your time and effort in bringing this to us !

[@andywright3450]

Hey Paul great post great actor great in dads army ..... But he went through such heartbreak with his life sadly missed by many 💯😊

[@kellysnowdon7736]

Another fantastic video Paul thank you for keeping us entertained x

[@haroldclarke3267]

What a gent of a man, a truly great actor, thanks Paul for another great and sensitive video, can't wait for the next one. Cheers mate.

[@TheGreatMim]

Love your respectful tributes and biographies ❤️

[@paulhickson-vb9ic]

Great actor thankyou paul❤ loved dad's army

[@TheLeylander]

What a great actor John was and I loved him in dad's army a very funny guy and a gentleman , thank you for sharing , great presentation

[@lesroberts3226]

Really enjoyed this presentation. Well done mate It bought tears to me and the wife’s eyes.

[@nickcolgan220]

One of my favourite actors Loved his layed back ways It’s all been rather lovey Another great episode Paul Keep em coming 👍

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

Such a sad way to pass, which seems of a broken heart. Such a beautiful place John is buried as well. Cool video. Keep up the great work Paul.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

He did not die of a broken heart, he was married to his third wife Joan for 17 years after Hattie. He remarried a year after his divorce from Hattie.

[@maxineblick2002]

I love John Le Measurer in the Dads Army series , which I’m watching again for about the 4th time. Thankful that it’s on You tube!. I think John deserved a much bigger and better gravestone . Such a great actor. Thank you for your channel . Regards from New Zealand. 😊

[@cathjanewhittaker5512]

Very detailed and interesting, another great video. Thank you I love watching unusual things .

[@raygem1943]

I liked that…thank you for the memory of John…I’m just a 79 year old who just loved His entertainment over the years…God Bless you John. And thank you Paul.

[@barryrudge1576]

I loved both John's acting and also his wife Hattie, but when I learned of his wife's behaviour I was appalled

[@TJ_Beam]

My dad loved British comedy. I remember this from my early days. Always remember fondly dad’s laugh when he watched Dad’s Army and other iconic British comedies. Nice visit Paul. 🤙

[@suetodd1725]

Evening Paul,looking forward to seeing this one,as John was a brilliant actor,in my opinion he never got the recognition he should have got, brilliant as sgt Wilson in dad's army,loved him in George and the dragon with sid James and Peggy mount,a very good comedy sitcom which I have on DVD full box collection,thank you Paul total respect as usual xxxx❤️😊

[@bevguinea5005]

I visited there a few years ago, on the way back from Margate...... Respect as always Paul 🙏 thank you x

[@mariemurphy5499]

Watched John LeMesureie in dad's army he was a gentle guy great actor may he rest in peace 🙏😇

[@maxharrington7994]

Hi Paul. John was my favourite actor in Dad's army. But I liked them all . It was good to see , the episode that you did on Arthur Low. R.I.P.😢 I grew up watching a lot of the British comedy's. It is nice to see were they are now resting. I am so grateful for all the entertainment that , they have brought to so many people 😆 I love your work 👍. And you have a follower in Australia . Cheers Paul.

[@janemarlow]

Hi Paul did love this guy, thanks for all the information about him didn't realise he had such a sad personal life ❤

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

Rip John … a true gentleman , u never will be forgotten ❤x

[@cellocat-sm8lx]

I loved John le Mesurier as Dr Tranter in Jack the Ripper (1959). He was such a handsome, dignified gentleman!🥰🌹🎩 I wish I could have met him in real life, I guess I was born like 20 years too late. God grant this man eternal rest and peace ❤️

[@pennyh4021]

Thanks Paul, always loved Dads Army. What a terrible sad story about his marriage with Hatty.

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always paul Dad's army is one of my favourites

[@ic2264]

Amazing actor so laid back on dads army ❤

[@newcastlerabbit]

Really enjoyed this one Paul

[@wendykelly8551]

Brilliant... thank you 👍

[@carriegrant2339]

Thank you for all your informative and respectful videos, I do enjoy watching you. You asked about the inscription “Siempre”, and I’m sure others will have picked up on this but just in case, it means “always” in Spanish. Look forward to your next vid :)

[@recurvearcher6542]

Hi Paul, Thank you. Something that appears regularly amongst comedian's in all countries, is just below the surface is a tormented soul. It's as though acting and comedy is a release, from reality. John's life was perhaps lived in a period spawning some very talented actor's and comedian's, possibly never to be repeated. Again your post's must be terrifying church groundsmen, bins, unkept grounds, rubbish. And yet again a growing list of church door's often locked, but in such poor condition, I waiting in anticipation of you pushing one over, them praying for redemption, the following Sunday. Perth WA

[@belfastfella3240]

Great video again Paul. 👏 loved him of course on Dad's army but he was a very accomplished actor for many years.

[@suzielynne9421]

Sempre means Forever.. Thank you Paul another fine video. ❤️

[@steveo726]

What an actor absolutely brilliant rip

[@philipcorrigan507]

Another interesting Video. Thank you.

[@adrianrusse1337]

Thanks Paul. I live in Ramsgate and looked for his grave a few years ago (his and Hattie Jaques house was across the road from a house I was decorating, in Margate) but found the gravestones all removed and placed around the cemetery. Now I can go and look again. Thank you so much. Oh my god, I have just watched the end and recognise that I have just finished Painting the house with the new flat roof extension in Church Street, next to his grave.

[@markbumford8076]

John was such beautiful soul, a true gentleman who's voice was soothing, you'd never guess that behind closed doors was a life so tragic and painful...

[@sandracheek1754]

Siempre means Always.

[@bdewar6837]

He sounded like a nice man. You said his surname perfectly! :)

[@williamgallacher4069]

Met John at a pub I worked in in Olympia Fulham ,he came into the pub with the head of the magic circle being a magician myself we had a good afternoon of drinks and magic ,great man