Jamie Bamber on playing Apollo and how BSG Changed His Life

[@dhmcadams662]

That last BSG scene with you two...whew....Jamie/Apollo turns around and you're gone....still gets me.

[@hiltrud2001]

Me too ❣

[@cpuuk]

That scene still makes me sad

[@themoviejunky3918]

That is why I prefer fan edits...

[@aaronmarshall5628]

It’s such a poetic scene and brilliantly acted by both of them!

[@cs3473]

You beat me to the punch!

[@kesler172011]

So awesome to see Starbuck and Apollo together again SO SAY WE ALL!!

[@AnySumptionBanter]

this is the way!

[@TX_Bluesman001]

SSWA

[@annalorree]

Battlestar and The Expanse are my favourite two sci-fi series. The writing, the acting, the effects, and so on simply put those two shows above all others. Even 20 years later, Battlestar is one of the greats by all measures.

[@tjmcguire9417]

Don't you just know it. Nailed it I will say we could have had less of James Callis as Baltar. He got tiring. Tricia Helfer? Never enough. Our Canadian girl.. The only one that could go head to head with Katee.

[@janmarek971]

@@tjmcguire9417 Dude, I loved Baltar. Don't you piss on my man 😁

[@NestorCaster]

The Expanse doesn’t get enough attention and love from mainstream audiences… so glad the fandom was enough to bring The Expanse back twice, and helped make it run for six seasons!

[@AthanImmortal]

I know he's a fellow Brit, I've known for years, but it still always takes me a second when I see him talk with a British accent because he's just cemented in my neurons as Apollo.

[@EvilElecBlanket]

I think the first time I saw him speak with his accent he had blonde hair. It blew my MidWest American mind. The first thought that popped into my mind was "London has surfer dudes"?

[@glynnebradley]

Jamie seems delightful. Thank you Katee for having him on.

[@HighlandPhoenix]

Jamie was awesome in Hornblower as Midshipman/Lieutenant Archie Kennedy. Brilliant TV! 🖖

[@robertbyrne5374]

I am old enough to remember the 1978 series, when I found out that it was being rebooted, I wasn't sure it work, because: nostalgia. However, your version was an incredible piece of work. Wholly unique, intriguing and so reflective of the world we live on. Kudos, kudos, kudos!!!

[@PaintedByMouth]

I miss BSG and that era so much. Ive rewatched it multiple times. I was shocked when I first heard his british accent.

[@bfitzger2]

KZbin is a mixed bag, but I find every Katee Sackhoff episode to be pure gold!

[@xamalion7334]

You can never know how much you guys helped me through a really dark time in my life. The only thing I could hold on to was BSG, it helped me escape this world and live with you guys and your problems, forgetting mine for a moment. You were and are the best TV family I've ever experienced, I wanted to be a part of it so badly. So thank you and be forever proud of your eternal legacy. Don't be sad it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, most don't ever get even that. ❤

[@starbean2196]

BSG is just a wondrous programme. Rarely, every single character is interesting, the interaction between every one’s stories is amazing. Surely, the cylon reveal episode must be the best scene ever in any programme. Spine tingling!

[@captaindunsel6958]

Hi Katee, it was great seeing you Saturday. My daughter and I spent a few moments with you. I'm the dude who played the Crime Scene Photographer on the Boston's Finest shoot in 2010. Scott Sangster. You were very gracious and I love that you were part of my very first experience as an actor way back when. It was so great talking about those days! BTW I once found the footage from that shoot on KZbin but it has since been removed dammit.

[@tunana1]

Katee and Jamie, BSG will always be the best show I have ever watched. Thanks for the delightful talk.

[@Tomismyusername]

BSG is one of the greatest shows I've over seen. You two were incredible.

[@derekpeterson7412]

Battlestar Galactica remains my #1, as a nerd, due to the fact it was introduced to me by my wife. Next, Jamie inspired me to get to the gym - to exercise and take care of myself. I loved the character of Apollo. This interview was amazing. ❤

[@Duchess-1002]

Hi Katee, I met you last Friday at the BSG convention in Chicago. I was overwhelmed by meeting you and EJO. You were the kindest soul to me and were very understanding. You made my experience unforgettable. Thank you for making my bucket list photo perfect!!! So say we all.....

[@nimasafapouresq.3630]

Love the unpacking of BSG and the cast. Hope she brings on the Chief, Halo, and Boomer at some point. Would love to see what they are up to. This was a great interview with Jaimie. Super well spoken and charming actor. Glad to see he is still going strong.

[@valeriesorrells]

Katee, You are the only Starbuck. Ultimate badass! Great interview with Jamie, so good to hear about the good ol' days. So say we all.

[@richtea7868]

I’ve been a fan of Jamie since he was Dotsy in Ultimate Force. He’s been in several other really under rated shows that got cancelled unfairly

[@meeee4997]

I can top that(j/k I know it's not a competition). I've been a fan since Horatio Hornblower. I think that was his first big role. He was only supposed to be in the first film if I recall correctly but they liked him so much they brought him back for 4 more.

[@edo27]

Love seeing you two together again! You both seem like great examples of how to age with grace humour and inner and outer beauty (and I say this as a 40 year old myself who is currently having a midlife crisis). Great interview

[@JohanJonasson]

BSG featured many great actors and characters, but you two were especially exceptional together.

[@eamonquinn5188]

Katee, I love that all the BSG guys get on so well, even after all this time. I mean it was kind of a risky project, updating a campish 70's sci-fi, taking the concept seriously but also adding in fun and some real menace with the humanoid cylons infiltrating the humans. Loved it, and actually became hooked with your portrayal of Starbuck, I think at a card table. Thanks to all of you.

[@christophepanstarrs3538]

Thank you from France. BSG was amazing. Thank you for all and for your channel YT Katee Sackhoff.

[@spaced28]

I rewatch BSG every year - it’s genuinely my favourite show of all time (alongside the West Wing). I still cry every single time your Viper explodes, and every time you disappear at the end - both scenes showcased by Jamie Bamber reacting to you ❤

[@richardb.7054]

Huge BSG fan here, and what a fantastic conversation, thank you so much.😃😃

[@raiderslight]

Brilliant episode, I still watch BSG on a regular basis. It was great to see your friendship with Jamie.

[@Robertsmith-un5cu]

BSG had no business being this masterpiece that just comes out of nowhere. But somehow the writers, cast, and crew, created this unbelievably clever, intense, and spiritual Tv series. Still unmatched to this day.

[@ZATennisFan]

That show was and is lightning in a bottle. I think many projects fail precisely because they try to create or recreate that and I don't think you can. If you try and force it it naturally fails...

[@Robertsmith-un5cu]

Lightning in a bottle is a great way to put it. The last episode left me gutted for a couple days. They weren’t afraid to make art and it was worth the risks

[@RodCornholio]

100%. Agree with all.

[@BlueMage-adin]

I still feel Apollo's monologue during the Trial is still a landmark moment in Television, on par with some the moments in MASH and a few other programs.

[@briancook3125]

Man, yes. He was FORGIVEN.

[@liannechristian8597]

It really was, and its one of my favourite scenes, and I am always rewatching the show. Forgiveness can change the world 🙏

[@gregburgin7098]

BSG is more than a show. Truly something to be proud of.

[@mikeknowles8017]

I wasn't even paying attention to the 04 re-boot of BSG until one day I walked into the den and my sons were watching a scene where Bamber and Richard Hatch's characters were talking. I said (showing my age) "Hey, that's Apollo" and pointed at Hatch and they said "No, that's Apollo" and pointed at Bamber. It got me interested and I had to go back and watch it from the beginning. Now it's my favorite show ever. Great to see that these 2 talented people remain friends.

[@mandyburton9798]

Just listened to the podcast on my cycle to work. Fantastic. Did not know Jamie was one of us Brits! Katee you are just brilliant at this, thank you. Also wishing you guys massive GOOD LUCK today, hope the gods are forever in your favour x

[@andynonimuss6298]

I was already rewatching the whole series before I found Katee's channel. This is so cool getting all of the backstory and inside info as I'm watching the series again!

[@74gould]

My new favorite video on your channel. ❤ Jamie is awesome. Seeing you two reminisce about BSG just made my election night much more enjoyable. 😊

[@GoldtriggerDude]

I am currently rewatching the entire BSG series. The best thing is that since it's been 20 years, I don't remember half the stuff I saw the 1st time. Starbuck & Apollo were absolutely amazing playing off of each other. Geez what a great show. I can't wait to see how it ends! (Kidding, lol).

[@smalls-ii1zd]

After watching the election stuff all night finding you two talking about what it was like and hearing about how it really was family. Was just what I needed. Thank you for BSG and sharing your friendship 😊

[@clairedavis5268]

i still watch this show once a year, if not more. you guys are so great. thank you.

[@eamonquinn5188]

I loved hearing about Edward James Olmos making all of you his family x

[@martinw245]

Watching this has inspired me to watch BSG again. Fantastic show.

[@Leonardoverse]

Wow. This was powerful. And as a screenwriter, I learned something good that I'll take with me. I pray I'll have the support to say to actors, "be you."

[@krypton7853]

Great to see you both together again

[@dyadica7151]

Your casting in the show was risky, but inspired. You rose to it and created a Legend.

[@StarBoKry]

You guys. A great episode.

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

I'm f'n crying when you two remninse about what Edward does on set, especially about the 'so say we all' part. That scene made me cheer too when it aired.

[@eamonquinn5188]

Thank you, all of you for your talent and joy in showing that talent

[@awesomehpt8938]

I was hoping this one would happen

[@JeanPaulB]

This is great, I literally JUST finished a rewatch of BSG. Nice to see them both!

[@miaward7668]

Oh I have been waiting for this episode forever! Thank you so much!!

[@aaronmarshall5628]

I listened to the two of you, as well as the whole BSG cast, discuss your work in Chicago and it is always so engaging. It’s fascinating to hear about what it is actually like to work in the field, especially the difficulties. Thank you both for continuing to make art that touches people in so many unique ways.

[@gloryliberty]

Jamie was the reason I stopped for and then fell in love with BSG! My dad was a huge Horatio Hornblower fan, so I ended up watching the A&E miniseries while recording them for him (on VHS tape!). It literally was a walk by the TV during the premiere of the BSG mini, recognized Jamie, then sat down and watched the rest and was hooked. ♥️ So excited you two got to chat on the pod! #justiceforarchie

[@neilcampbell9383]

I have only recently come across the show and it has been a revelation to me. So positive and fascinating. Like many I assumed that all these famous actors were millionaires. It has been so interesting to hear from the real people behind the iconic roles. The insight into being a working actor and its trials and tribulations as well as triumphs has been great. Plus Katee is so lovely and engaging.

[@callemdavies8992]

America - you have my most heartfelt condolences.

[@BrentAgeofGrogu]

Thank you Katee this was an incredible interview. Love you guys so much BSG still to this day is my most favorite show of all time there has nothing that has even come close for me, and much appreciate all the hard wonderful work you guys did there.

[@DanBellinger2371]

Katee and Jamie, thanks for your part in BSG. It was and is an amazing experience.

[@benjaminportilla9297]

Guys! Guys! Guys! You guys! Another great episode. You guys are amazing. I feel like everyone on BSG had challenging characters and character moments in that show, but you two had some of the most challenging and the fact you both knocked it out of the park helped really make the show what it was.

[@100ThingsIDo]

These chats are wonderful! Thank you Katee 🙏

[@rodrigo2112-]

Greetings from Brazil, thanks for this episode Kate and Jamie.

[@tjmcguire9417]

Katee. I have seen all of your work. Never worry. You always shine through.

[@rhythmandblues9302]

It was moving to see them recalling so fondly, but also somewhat mournfully, what an ideal experience it was and how things have never been as good, since. The bittersweetness of nostalgia is real.

[@tudorm6838]

I think BSG was the ultimate sci-fi series that was much more than just that. Also, in BSG, the artistry of the actors was phenomenal. I think I’ve watched it at least five times. It created an atmosphere you loved to breathe in, even though it often took your breath away and gave you powerful emotions. It’s fascinating that you could relive those same emotions with every rewatch.

[@vaun1]

So good to see you two talking- I absolutely loved the series!

[@Thunderflare99]

Awesome to see you guys talking about BSG together; glad to see that it had such an impact on you as it did the fans of the show. One of the reactions I have though is how many cringe moments there were of this awkward off/on romance between your two characters. I think part of the show's success is when the cast and crew are such a "family" that it really comes through on the show. With that amazing finale, everyone is wondering how it's going to end, then it's done. History. And the BSG reboot was a smashing success remembered and rewatched for life.

[@spacefarerx]

Love BSG. It‘s one of the defining television shows of my life. Loved to listen to this conversation. ❤

[@Zero.Element]

Simply cannot wait!!! Love your show Katee!! Thank you for sharing all of this with us!! Please take care and wishing the very best for you and your family!!

[@xastephen03]

What a wonderful conversation!

[@SerilaBuck]

i'm so glad Jamie seems so cool

[@WanJae42]

"No one had a computer at home" :-D Oh yes we did. We watched each ep of BSG as it aired, and then re-listened two hours later on the re-run with Ron Moore's podcast audio to get the "inside info", and discussed it all live on AOL Instant Messenger. :-D Love this podcast. OMG you should totally interview RDM since his podcast literally started during BSG!

[@fewselage]

Thank you for making this happen! And thanks for making it to the 20th anniversary convention!

[@shudoFight]

Go Jamie for acknowledging that Australia has the best coffee :) Soooo Truuuuuueeee. Sydney is okay, Melbourne is even more amazing!

[@stephenkotowych8105]

This interview was just what I needed today

[@Smi4ari]

I love hearing you guys talk about the art of acting. It was my husband and I really enjoyed those conversations at the Chicago con

[@xethnyrrow]

Glad to hear Jamie found Lee Adama a difficult character to play because early in BSG I felt he was an under utilized character without a good direction. He became one of the most interesting characters by the end of the show. Gaius Baltar still is #1 though. It's funny that Jamie was, "upset" with EJO saying that BSG would be the zenith of theirs careers... but Eddie was right. Not because anyone isn't worthy but BSG was lightning in a bottle.

[@lisagrace6471]

This is SO fun to learn about French cinema! thank you, Jamie! I enjoy learning about how it really is and not just what trickles down from elsewhere.

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

So nice to see Jamie again, and Katee, your smile is as stunning as always. Love these talks!

[@northernpaladin66]

Excellent episode. Jaime interviews really well.

[@soulbear42]

Yes! The time for this talk aproaches! Cant wait sure been hoping this was in your plans.

[@sideofcaution]

Wow, this episode is pure gold, on so many levels…

[@zanetusken]

Thanks for this window into the world of acting! Very insightful and genuine!

[@strongereveryday1891]

Such a great interview. I love how he thought Lee was annoying. Because yes. So funny it was a couple years after BSG that I learned Jamie was British. That song was great!

[@jacobcarlisle1814]

I am unbelievably excited about this! Huge Jamie fan and Kerry too, I remember her being so good in Bad Girls. Thank you for this one Katee

[@joshstivers9042]

Very cool to see the greats reunited! Recent events have reminded me of the New Caprica arc where Pres Roslin lost to Baltar. Okay then, I guess New Caprica here we come!

[@ralphiwreckit82]

Amazing show and cast. So lucky it exposed me to actors like Jamie, Michael Hogan and many others.

[@SwanDigEnt]

Holy smokes. How am I just now finding out Mr. Bamber is British? He did his role on BSG so well I assumed he was either an Canadian or American actor! Nice. I should have known all the kick ass actors are from the UK!

[@caledoniaskytower]

Really enjoyed the show! I remember Jamie from his Horatio Hornblower days with Ioan Gruffud. Loved his performances. A couple of thoughts . . . 1. Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict were in their early 30s in 1978 - not their 40s. 2. When Battlestar came on tv, sci-fi had not been on prime time tv for well over a decade - since the 1960s when the space race to the moon was very much in everyone's consciousness: Lost in Space, the OG Star Trek series. The '78 Battlestar, on the other hand, was a direct response/out growth of the success of the first Star Wars film. It, and the expanding Star Trek franchise were on the frontier of a resurgence of popular sci-fi that we still benefit from today. I realize how kitchy it looks, and hokey it reads now, but in the day it was unlike anything anyone had seen on the small screen. I remember eagerly anticipating each episode and my disappointment when it did not get a second season. I think that is part of why the OG BSG is beloved among many fans. Fan's negative pre-judgement (which seems to have only gotten worse) baffles me. All those early sci-fi from the mid-60s and late 70s toddled so that series like Firefly, BSG and so many more could walk and even fly.

[@cejannuzi]

Richard Chamberlain mostly did TV in the US and went to the UK to do serious roles. It was his work in the UK that got him established as a serious male lead actor. He played Lord Byron in film!

[@nicholasr6381]

he was the original Jason Bourne too.

[@thecluuchannel4705]

Reunited and it feels so good 🎶

[@targe762]

Jamie had Sooo many awesome scenes. Being Scottish, when he gets out of his dads viper after blowing up the cylon base and the bagpipes are wailing and he hands his grandads watch back, lost it. Still do. But my fav is the scene where hes dying and imagining hes floating in a flooded quarry. Still gives me goosebumps and tears. Was blown away to learn after watching the show he is English wicked job on the accent. I own the full series plus Razor on dvd and have watched it about 10 times now, it used to be one of my flag gate tests for each gf.

[@radeksparowski7174]

aah yes....the bambi jammer.....he was pretty good in strike back, hope he gets some gritty military or agent roles yet

[@SlayAllDay649]

Wonderful interview. And yes, I am still incredibly bummed 15 (!) years later that Starbuck and Apollo didn’t get their happy ending.

[@bobman71]

Great job ,I got say I loved both BSG !

[@natc.5940]

I want to take a moment to point something out… when talking remakes, you guys said the original BSG only had one season and never had a chance to “get bad”… I implore you to watch Galactica 1980. As a kid I was a huge fan of BSG and couldn’t sit thru Galactica 1980. I tried to watch it again as an adult… it was bad. Really bad. I was unable to watch your BSG until it was almost done airing. I was soooooo happy! And I appreciate what an awesome bad ass job you did, Katie, as Starbuck. I had my doubts for one second when they gave you the honking’ huge stogie and had you do the classic Starbuck laid back shot. But you killed it girl! Sooooo much respect to you for being that strong stubborn self assured badass woman!!!

[@megasoid]

Very good, thank you!

[@Smi4ari]

I LOVE that you guys have such a great cast relationship - especially the Adamas

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

Thanks For Another Lovely Episode!🥰🙆🏻‍♀️🖥💕

[@allenaztec8065]

I have been watching Ghost Whisperer and just finished the episode with Jamie in it. I was like, hey it’s Apollo!

[@nikaramo7665]

oh wow, I just found out that you have a podcast and on top of that you had Jamie on just yesterday, I love it! I started rewatching Battlestar two weeks ago and it is as great as the first time watching ( and the second, and the third ;) ). This is just my favorite show, because it really has a magic to it, merged in by everyone who participated in it. like the music, one of the best soundtracks ever made, I still listen to it and it gets me every time ( looking forward watching your interview with Bear McCreary next :) ). Like you both said, you can feel the dedication everyone put into this, when you watch the show. And when I went to a convention in Bonn/Germany ( in 2018...?), where many cast members where there, I saw and felt that you are family and although I just wanted to go home with a picture of me and "Starbuck", I ended up with pictures of James Callis and Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell also ;). I wish both of you another great experience like Battlestar, but different. I think Battlestar is just very special and very dear to my heart ❤.

[@hazeleyees]

He was great in Band of Brothers. Looking good Jamie! ❤

[@bigdgrant]

One of the best series ever made.Brilliant.

[@rickbase833]

Apollo's character had such an interesting arc and his transformation from fighter pilot to politician was extraordinary thanks to Jamie.

[@FlmChik]

Really interesting interview. Just ask one question and JB just goes off on an entertaining tangent of his life. Just really great. 👏👏👏

[@danieldare2640]

Very cool what a cool idea, getting the two of you together that's great.