What a great ambassador for the English sense of humour. A true legend.
@peterah7957Ай бұрын
British with a Welsh surname .
@BlackPrimeMinister2 жыл бұрын
Totally unhinged genius. I don't really have words to describe this unforgettable man.
@sirandrelefaedelinoge Жыл бұрын
Oh, stop it!
@BlackPrimeMinister Жыл бұрын
@@sirandrelefaedelinoge 😆
@martinplatt5928Ай бұрын
Here are some words to describe our Ken.....eloquent....delightful.....loving.....hilarious and occasionally camp in the nicest sense of the word.
@juliethompson1786 Жыл бұрын
What a legend. The wit! The voice! Kenneth Williams is first on my Fantasy Dinner Party Guest List!
@danfrost30434 жыл бұрын
He was a total one-off, there's been no-one like him since. A true original.
@oldfatbastad60532 жыл бұрын
Bona 😁
@StillAliveAndKicking_2 жыл бұрын
@@oldfatbastad6053 😂
@BantonOrg Жыл бұрын
Dan, I am instantly mindful of the song (forgive me) "No more f*cks to give" of which of course, he had none. I remember him from carry on and willow in the wisp as a child. Very funny.
@MarkHarrison733 Жыл бұрын
He was an unfunny stereotype.
@shaunigothictv1003 Жыл бұрын
Nowadays most whites kids in London speak English with a hybrid Jamaican dialect which is very different from the anglo saxon dialect of English which was spoken by Kenneth Williams. In the early 2000's, young white kids on council estates in London became JAMAICANISED. This is when they starting speaking with English with a hybrid Jamaican dialect. For example, Essex county is the only place in Britain where the cockney dialect/and or accent is still spoken.
@paulspydar11 жыл бұрын
After reading his diary , I really see him in a different light, He really did seem to be a lovely man but was so unhappy, If he only knew how many people really did appreciate him . I for one miss him ,RIP Kenny no more pain.
@davejordan72723 жыл бұрын
Oh my word these type of folk don’t come along very often, Mr Kenneth Williams I could listen to this man all day, his play on words, his ability to alter his voice to get maximum affect to the story he’s telling is just brilliant, here you see a GENIUS at work, god rest his soul ,
@meirwise11075 жыл бұрын
Could listen to him go on for hours. RIP Kenneth.
@jerrybrickley21152 жыл бұрын
Do you include the time after you fall asleep?
@christineperkins4451 Жыл бұрын
Me too, love him ❤️
@Baileycake9212 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing voice. Half london cockney and half british upper middle class. Such a unique voice, I hope he cherished it.
@davidlondon96964 жыл бұрын
June Brown has exactly that same mix.
@wallybingbang73593 жыл бұрын
And Welsh 🏴
@sydbarret84163 жыл бұрын
Made a career out of it!! This is not a negative reply, He was a very funny man who unfortunately was born 40 years too early. If he was around today he would be an international superstar. He is in reality Stephen Frys big brother, engaging with a brilliant use of language and skill to hold an audience....
@donaloflynn3 жыл бұрын
@@wallybingbang7359 I know his parents were Welsh, but I don't detect any hint of a Welsh accent in Kenneth's voice. Do you?
@sydbarret84163 жыл бұрын
@@nettils5555 Yes I do understand your opinion. I wasn't suggesting he was an equal to Fry as there isn't many around that are as intellectually witty or intelligent. I get your point, KW was most definitely of an age that suits his style, kinda camp but not overtly camp, say like a Larry Grayson. I suppose the nearest "comedian" around today that I can think of that's similar in delivery to KW is possibly Tom Allen?
@mariang39465 жыл бұрын
The absolutely best raconteur....ever. You were a one off Kenneth. ....and sorely missed.
@davidwhyberd76125 жыл бұрын
I love Ken and his wonderful anecdotes and gift for different voices. I could listen to him for hours. My late uncle knew him professionally and met him in Oxford Street the day before he died. He said that Ken was soon to have an operation and was terrified. He was quite ill by then and the prospect of it must have been the cause of his death by an overdose. He could not stand anyone touching him, and it was the imminent invasion of his body that caused him to take his own life. He was in pain as well. My uncle also knew Tony Hancock who also took his own life. Two wonderfully funny men who died before their time and two of my comedy heros. I still feel so sad that they made millions laugh but had unhappy private lives.
@ianbentley72765 жыл бұрын
yes me too, perfectly illustrated in his diaries I read some years ago.
@JohnThornley5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely priceless. A unique master of his art. Sorely missed you are Kenneth.
@johndillinger84244 жыл бұрын
The World needs more people like Kenneth Williams 🙂
@Margaret-hs3zb Жыл бұрын
Hes my favourite. That voice. Makes me laugh so much. When he reads stories its brilliant. Love you Kenneth ❤
@thebatman42793 жыл бұрын
I'm extremely grateful that this man was once part of this planet. The Carry On films never get boring and he plays a huge part in that.
@michaelbootes48222 жыл бұрын
I love listening to his episodes of “Just a Minute” he almost never won but he ranted, raved, tantrumed and played to the audience spectacularly
@mckavitt13 жыл бұрын
He was inimitable, whether caustic or cool. Brilliant. Magical. If you saw him once, you never forgot him. Thanks so much. And i miss him very much.
@ChrizRockster12 жыл бұрын
His command of English is amazing. One of the worlds all-time greats!
@Menaka197910 жыл бұрын
No one will ever be like you or act like you. You still make me laugh no matter how many times I've seen your work xx seeing your face brings a smile x you and sid James xx
@sallywright80653 жыл бұрын
He was just wonderful, I could listen to him all day.
@ransomedavis2208 Жыл бұрын
What an incredibly funny man, just so naturally hilarious. like he didnt even try and how he spoke was so unique. sadly hes now upstairs with so many other greats. we miss you im sure he could of carried a movie all by himself without the rest of the carry on team. we miss you Kenneth, your one of a kind RIP you legend.
@PaulHunter-ih1ye Жыл бұрын
Comic Genius par excellence and a National Treasure. One could listen to Kenneth speak for ever and a day. R.I.P Kenneth and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the righteous humour.
@tramlad22 жыл бұрын
Kenneth was a language genius, his way with words was legendary, an amazing but sadly troubled man, he was so much better than just the Carry On Films, he was so funny, and a brilliant story teller. Sadly missed
@CliveDavisOoYFNUNEXmmFUE10M10 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to be entertained by dear Ken
@Palsrible2 жыл бұрын
An amazing amazing human being. Never to be seen again.
@1969Wilus3 жыл бұрын
We should all aspire to be more Kenneth Williams.
@ljdmanxfella57933 жыл бұрын
I agree entirely. There's an enormous gap in society today, due to such people no longer being around. And we all miss out as a result. Quite sad really.
@BruceyWoosey6 жыл бұрын
He should have been Sir Kenneth Williams. A national treasure.
@johnking51746 жыл бұрын
Kenneth was a conservative with a small "c" as he described himself, so during the 1980s I don't think Thatcher would recommend him for an honour. I don't think he even got an OBE or CBE.
@jrgboy6 жыл бұрын
Not even the lowest - MBE..
@davidwhyberd76125 жыл бұрын
@@johnking5174 He should have. I think a CBE for services to entertainment would have been lovely.
@evanstj55 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right.
@TokyoStreetReport5 жыл бұрын
I read that he wasn't considered for knighthood because Scotland Yard investigated him after the mysterious death of his father, who died after drinking poison.
@lorrainebennett75283 жыл бұрын
A wonderful, witty man with a beautiful voice!
@angelaandersons79184 жыл бұрын
The sublime Mr Kenneth Williams x I adore your quick wit, double entendre, innuendos and just how you hone your craft with a innate talent.. God bless you, huge eternal gratitude xxxx
@blrr5blrr8 жыл бұрын
Ohhh isn't he breathtakingly wonderful !!!!
@scratchers79168 жыл бұрын
+Poppins123 Yes he truly is. I've watched decades of interviewers and interviewees and Williams is by MILES the very best. A raconteur, a wit, just fantastic in every regard.
@fingerprint55114 жыл бұрын
He was amazing, just amazing bless his soul !
@garethgameson99327 жыл бұрын
Kenneth was a comedy genius. A British icon. Thanks for making so many people laugh Kenneth. Rip
@Knappa225 жыл бұрын
Sheer brilliance. I don’t know why but I totally lost it when he was on about “We were bunged in with the Methodists”. So funny.
@richardwaldron16843 жыл бұрын
What a joy to watch, just an incredible unique effortless talent.
@stationofdreams12416 жыл бұрын
Truly wonderful stuff. Williams was a total comic genius.
@baconology30655 жыл бұрын
i love this guy, he is a kindred spirit. he was born in the wrong time, the world tortured him and never let him love.
@ANTONYTHEDRAWINGMAN10 ай бұрын
I could watch this man all day and watch it all over again…a true comic genius.
@medievalist6 жыл бұрын
Quite touching hearing him talk about his family and religion.
@hejla45242 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize at the time, but Russell Harty is an excellent interviewer. He doesn't have a list of questions like Parkinson, but actually listens and feeds off what Kenneth William's answers.
@DrMGoesWild5 жыл бұрын
And lest we overlook, as Kenneth says, the brilliance of Russell Harty who had that rare and natural ability to put the interviewee at ease to bring forth the gems. Harty makes it look easy it is not, it's too easy to get yourself in the way of the interview (as most interviewers do), Harty never does that, but neither is he dull, he is part of the thing, but delightfully, and occasionally cheekily, unobtrusive! Dr M
@MrDREWASIDE4 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Kenneth Williams read out the phone book or a shopping list. His vocal range is like the alps for the ears.
@ljdmanxfella57933 жыл бұрын
Very well put Drew. Excellent comment.
@phlarrdboi3 жыл бұрын
Alps for the ears is a effing good line
@shaunigothictv1003 Жыл бұрын
Nowadays most whites kids in London speak English with a hybrid Jamaican dialect which is very different from the anglo saxon dialect of English which was spoken by Kenneth Williams. In the early 2000's, young white kids on council estates in London became JAMAICANISED. This is when they starting speaking with English with a hybrid Jamaican dialect. For example, Essex county is the only place in Britain where the cockney dialect/and or accent is still spoken.
@petyrkowalski98876 жыл бұрын
Love how he has about 3 voices and accents all rolled into one
@ljdmanxfella57933 жыл бұрын
*Thank you so much. These kind of clips are what make KZbin so worthwhile in my opinion. Incredible audio and video quality by the way. As you indicate, this was Kenneth at his finest; relaxed, amongst friends, and the freedom to really **_'chat'_** as opposed to just talking.* *I know Parkinson and Wogan were always considered the two **_chat show Kings_** of their day in British TV, but hats off to Russell Harty for this one. It's a perfect example of how genuinely entertaining it can be, when you get the chemistry just right, i.e. the right host with the right guest, and luckily for us on this occasion, at the right time in their respective lives and careers. Again, thank you.* 👍🏼
@BarbieLiu4 жыл бұрын
Great actor! 👏 Loved him on the carry on series.😆 Played a brilliantly hilarious character in each films. 👏
@jerryeinstandig79963 жыл бұрын
his signature line: OH, Matron !!!!
@peterah7957Ай бұрын
I feel proud to be British and have these type entertainers with their relatable personalities.
@robertm70715 жыл бұрын
Just look at the original Carry On team. Every member of the cast was utterly unique and were people of character. What happened after that generation? We now have a collection of utter nonentities who love to talk about themselves but have NOTHING to say. Kenneth Williams’ last words in his diary were, “What’s the bloody point?” Well, there was every point Kenneth because you brought joy to our lives and we are deeply grateful to you. God bless you.
@EdWood200610 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best 15 minutes of TV I have ever watched.
@gerrynicol39515 жыл бұрын
Listen to Elaine Strich on parkinson she was brilliant.
@pablofrank24665 жыл бұрын
Infamy, Infamy, they've all got it in for me!
@jrgboy6 жыл бұрын
I saw him a couple of times on the tube in the 60/70's, I never spoke to him just smiled acknowledgement..
@LizzieP911 жыл бұрын
Im so proud to say I'm related to him.
@davidwhyberd76125 жыл бұрын
And so you should be. My uncle, who knew him professionally, met him in Oxford Street the day before he died. There will never again be such a wonderful comedy actor, mimic and raconteur. Peter Ustinov and Stephen Fry are marvelous raconteurs, but Kenneth will always be my my favourite. I look at his interviews and the marvelous radio comedy. I still feel very sad that he died too soon. Russell was a marvelous host and he died at only 53.
@philldavies79405 жыл бұрын
Russell Harty ?
@daniellejohnson47885 жыл бұрын
How are you related to him?
@sineadkendrick55574 жыл бұрын
How facinating I just saw this. Was he an uncle?
@LizzieP94 жыл бұрын
@@daniellejohnson4788 From what I understand he was a cousin on my grandmas side
@pinkriffic13 жыл бұрын
Aw man, it's like his own brand of acidic elegance that can never ever be replicated that makes he so inexplicably awesome.
@nickworley10005 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Kenneth forever RIP
@ianbentley72767 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him all day. Effortlessly hilarious, and highly intelligent too. See his debate with Union man Jimmy Reid.
@lifesgreat99516 жыл бұрын
You could listen to him 'all day'? Really? He was a tragic boring old queen that didn't even have the balls to admit he was gay. Plus, he was a total cretin.
@ianbentley72766 жыл бұрын
@@lifesgreat9951 that's why you're on here watching him of course.
@lifesgreat99516 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across it just.
@ianbentley72766 жыл бұрын
@@lifesgreat9951 mmm
@jasonday92866 жыл бұрын
@@lifesgreat9951 - he may have been some of those things and he had his demons as we all do, but boring he was not. As for not admitting being gay, that's what happened to some who lived in an era when being openly gay could have landed you a spell in prison or a good beating at the hands of your 'fellow' man.
@jdkdar090211 жыл бұрын
Simply bloody brilliant :-)
@hulakan5 жыл бұрын
I remember, from my childhood viewing of Carry On films, this man for his magnificent nostrils.
@richardsharpe296611 жыл бұрын
A very talant man who is well missed by everyone
@hastingsgal10 жыл бұрын
So clever and talented. This is truly hilarious.
@Wahey4 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Kenneth Williams forever.
@sumthingwickedly3 жыл бұрын
I watched the carryon films when I was young then bought them on dvd he's a fantastic man and what a talk show guests
@stevemisog9 жыл бұрын
The one, the only Kenneth Williams. Never again will we see his like.
@gordondutton74866 жыл бұрын
steve d
@claudiahafling52885 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Alan Carr?
@willstacey58475 жыл бұрын
Carr - camp but talentless.
@clairduffy605 жыл бұрын
reminds me of Steve Allen (lbc). on occasion..
@thebatman42793 жыл бұрын
@@claudiahafling5288 No way did you just compare Kenneth to that irritant 🙄
@JimTLonW614 жыл бұрын
This man was sooo funny but didn't seem to be able to live with himself, a great loss. It's getting to be many years ago now, but his stuff still makes me laugh out loud.
@sullyboy19747 ай бұрын
What a genius, so so talented. National treasure
@25thNovember197015 жыл бұрын
Excellent upload. Thank you so much for posting.
@SophieBird074 жыл бұрын
Where have I been? Just discovered this guy. How great is he? Love him! Got to watch more!
@patto107 жыл бұрын
Absolute genius, so much sadness behind the performing facade.
@elizebethjames12 жыл бұрын
ah, such a beautiful man, wish we didn't have to lose these masters of language. so sweet
@RLviddy5 жыл бұрын
Love this. And he's right about the interviewer--he seems very easy to talk to and easy to open up to.
@colindasilva24423 жыл бұрын
Just perfect adore him and his use of language
@simonlambourne51652 жыл бұрын
So funny, intelligent and a comic genius 🤣
@ianbentley72767 жыл бұрын
Possibly the funniest and most entertaining guest ever interviewed. Peter Ustinov would run him very close.
@ninavarnava67813 жыл бұрын
When I work in Great Portland st i used to see Kenneth Williams every morning, and he would always say good morning. Truly a lovely man. Rest in piece my lovely ✝️🙏🏼🌹
@derekhorne80764 жыл бұрын
Dear Kenny, along with Tony Hancock - true tortured geniuses. Love and miss them both. RIP and thank you
@UNOwen113 жыл бұрын
Love Mr. Williams. He used the same opening line ('...PVC...' ) on Joan Rivers 80's UK show as well. It seemed that most of Mr. Williams' humor was flying over her head. Delicious.
@aliservan718811 жыл бұрын
I read his diaries. Heart breaking. Lovely man and always makes me laugh. What ever happened to well educated and erudite comedians (apart from Fry and Laurie, obviously)
@mattjreid6 жыл бұрын
David Mitchell?
@FrankieParadiso4evah5 жыл бұрын
And more recently, David Mitchell and Robert Webb!
@jessiejames74925 жыл бұрын
Dame Edna! brilliant!
@mscott39185 жыл бұрын
The public taste has become more basic?
@patrick77755 жыл бұрын
The are about as funny as a tooth ache .
@martinkelly616810 жыл бұрын
Oh Kenny you were so humorous - and still sadly missed.
@RobinHood-hk5dk5 жыл бұрын
Kenneth was years ahead of his time in 1974 when he protested against politically correct people who are easily offended over nothing. He was very clever, insightful and a national treasure.
@Syklonus4 жыл бұрын
Hate to break it to you mate, but "Politically correct" is just another term for censorship, and that's been happening for centuries.
@Ruda-n4h3 жыл бұрын
He had a sense of comic timing unequalled by anybody in Britain except probably Tony Hancock. Needless to say, Williams and Hancock loathed each other.
@stevenwade74663 жыл бұрын
Should of at least been given a cbe . The tossers who seem to get awards these days are crap . Most of them anyway . I could listen to Kenneth all day long .
@stevenwade74663 жыл бұрын
@@Syklonus True but they seem to be hammering it home recently. Ahhhh the Joy's of the mass media .
@mnbv9902 жыл бұрын
spot on.
@IdleAl11 жыл бұрын
I once saw kenny in a pub in London (the Slug & Lettuce near his home on Coliseum Terrace) and asked him for an autograph. he looked up, sneered slightly & said "fuck off". Brilliant.
@elizabethshepherd76515 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Edgware Road once in the late 70s. My friend was egging me on to go and say hello. I chickened out. Later, I heard that he hated people approaching him in the street, so I was glad I dodged that bullet, but having read your post, I'd love to be able to say that Kenneth Williams sneered a 'fuck off' at me. LOL
@okaminess3 жыл бұрын
🤩😉😉😉Excellent!
@jezmarta2 ай бұрын
He is as relevant today with his commentary as he was then.
@mousehead20006 жыл бұрын
Wow. I actually forgot what a talented person looks and sounds like
@alfching24995 жыл бұрын
Mousehead2000 Well you would forget what Real Talent is if you think Jimmy Carr etc is good,I mentioned him because he’s one of the worst examples,
@icdas71585 жыл бұрын
Amazing man loved to have met him
@EBSJones43 жыл бұрын
I still miss Russell Harty, too. Such a gentle man.
@anantphansikar84614 жыл бұрын
Though unhappy in ,his personal Life he makes you so happy with his unique unbeatable hilarious activities,I salute him with heartfelt honour
@evanstj55 жыл бұрын
Fabulous, extraordinary, wonderful, hilarious.
@chass17715 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Williams-National Treasure!
@lmcgready11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for posting.
@jshaers968 жыл бұрын
For anyone who didn't get Kenneth's allusion to 'trade', it was a bit of a double entendre referring to 'rough 'trade' , in other words a gay, lower-class pick-up. I bet Harty appreciated it.
@rgs62366 жыл бұрын
SredniVashtar We know lo 😊
@francesjones9265 Жыл бұрын
Kenneth William's was a very talented man he made us laugh and i think he was a very private man Rest in Peace Mr Kenneth William's God bless Amen
@sergebutler39255 жыл бұрын
Kenneth and Charles Hawtrey were my favourite actors on the Carry On Shows.Their Presence on those shows just made it that more special .The English were always the kings of comedy when i was growing up .
@Alan_Mac11 жыл бұрын
Our Ken. What a great bloke. Thanks for uploading this.
@BNCA7014 жыл бұрын
so entertaining - thanks for uploading this.
@NPCSingularity10 жыл бұрын
Chris Barrie's impersonations of Kenneth Williams are dead on. This guy is hilarious.
@johnbanks47616 жыл бұрын
"i like new york in june how about you"...gotta remember that. Love watching Kenneth
@plutonicfireball15598 жыл бұрын
Adore this beautiful soul
@johnking51746 жыл бұрын
Russell Harty's show was originally called Russell Harty Plus from 1972-1980. From 1980 he continued his show with the BBC on BBC Two and in 1983 he moved to BBC One. For me 1972-1980 was the best era of his show in my opinion.
@CathyKitson5 жыл бұрын
Williams is such a natural. All Harty has to do is to give him the slightest nudge and let him go. He could carry the show all on his own. "I wasn't giving myself aairrs at all." Creased up.
@buster99636 жыл бұрын
What a remarkable human being he was , long live Kenny
@liamh98142 жыл бұрын
2022, not much better it seems to me. An incredible chap. Both of them to be fair.
@Sedge633 жыл бұрын
Absolutely marvelous.
@djohn16713 жыл бұрын
absolutely one of the greats, we have been treated over the last 80 years of actors. the one's today are pale in comparison.
@robp22822 жыл бұрын
Don’t care what anyone says, Kenneth Williams was a genius comedy actor. England doesn’t produce talent like this anymore. We have to make do with eastenders!
@stevehotspur7 жыл бұрын
His line about trade had those in the know having hysterics!
@BillyJango8 жыл бұрын
My father always used to say to me "you need to get a trade", constantly. It was the best advice he ever gave me to be honest.
@RealmsOfThePossible6 жыл бұрын
It is a shame to think such a funny and talented man suffered from crippling depression in his private life.