Richard Briers’ Cause of Death Was Utterly Tragic

[@simonm7133]

I used to be a taxi driver and I picked up Richard Briars to take him to a charity function. I ferried many famous people in my time, but I can honestly say that he was one of the nicest celebrities I ever had ' in the back of my cab'. Charming, humble and a true gentleman. He was a great actor and one of the few who could transfer from screen to stage with ease. His role as Martin in 'Ever Decreasing Circles' was a masterpiece of characterisation by an actor and Richard played it brilliantly.

[@susanford2388]

The Good Life was a class above the rest. There was an abundance of comedy during the 70's on British tv.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@DrMoorehen]

agreed, it wasnt smutty and anti ethnic or women. Superbe serial

[@susanford2388]

@@DrMoorehen Margot Ledbetter had a great line, actually she had many great lines, one particular that comes to mind is Jerry is on the phone asking about his car, just on the off chance it may be ready. Margot overhears & grabs the phone & tells the person on the other end "there was a time when a promise was a promise & when someone said the job would be done it was honoured" then slams down the phone, "Jerry when you involve me with problem please acquaint me with the facts first!!! Or something similar. A great show, well written & beautifully acted.

[@MarkHarrison733]

It was unfunny and racist.

[@theakeane]

He was too old for his sexy wife and condemned her to a life of drudgery and poverty. I hated his character in The Good Life. It was anything but a good life.

[@pintokitkat]

A shame no mention of 'ever decreasing circles' - one of the funniest sit coms ever to grace British television. There is a very brief video clip at the end, but Briers' portrayal of Martin and his personal struggles against the chaotic reality of life was superb. I cannot think of a three eighths grub screw without seeing Briers combing the carpet with his fingertips, looking for one.

[@lordmanorhouse2817]

I quite agree, love that show. Watched it so many times and currently watching the reruns. Never fails to make me laugh out loud. Growing up in the fifties, I remember so many of my parents friends having similarities to Martin, Anne, Howard, Hilda, Paul and others. Watching Howard's character transformation and frightening the life out of Martin in the Snooker episode was hysterical. And who could forget Hilda's line "You'll never believe what Howard did to me in the car park!"

[@moirabaker458]

And Mole Valley Valves....

[@maryjones8554]

So very true. .

[@sallymorgan5357]

Brilliant series 😅

[@musashi1605]

I'm watching it now, pure class

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I had a friend who worked on the glove department in a large department store and she had two old gentlemen approach to look at the gloves. After a while of chatting and looking at the gloves one chose a pair tipped there hat's at her for her help and went on their way, they were Richard Briers and Paul Eddington and she said of them that they were the nicest people she had ever met typical English gentleman.

[@richardhussey-cq2se]

I agree. They were both smashing blokes. I miss them.

[@stephentaege6255]

Blimmey Richard was such a unique human being rip 🕯️I loved him in Mr bean he was sitting next to Mr bean in the church and his serious role in Midsomer murders he played Stephen the minister infact i watched Mr Briers in anything just to see him we still love and miss you Richard and Paul love 💕 and respect to your families 🙏🙏🕯️🕯️ Cheers Stephen 🍀🍀🍀🍀✌️✌️👍

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Glove Department? It's a long time since shops had those!

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329Well, Edington died in the mid-Nineties and some shops, like John Lewis, Selfridge's or even Harrod's would have had a glove department.

[@cfrandre8319]

@@I_Don_t_want_a_handle🎯

[@thesheepman220]

He was a heavy smoker he had emphysema from it, my grandfather had he was a smoker and worked 49 yrs down the coal mines both didn’t help he was 83 yrs old he was passed away , he stopped taking his medication because my grandmother passed away , he passed away 4 months after my grandmother of a broken heart

[@jaket9559]

Bless them x

[@FactsVerseUK]

Thank you so much for sharing the life story of your grandmother and grandfather. May they both find peace 😥

[@suelloyd1989]

Richard Briers and Terry Thomas weren’t just friends - they were first cousins once removed. Lovely men, both of them.

[@susysoravia587]

I love Richard Briers. He danced with me once in my cousins wedding. A true gentleman

[@FactsVerseUK]

Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your life story! What is your favorite role of Richard?

[@stevecunningham5598]

He played a sinister role in an episode of New Tricks as a poisoner , but his portrayal of Martin Brice in Ever Decreasing Circles was just fantastic, his envy of Paul played by Peter Egan was a joy to watch.

[@andyyoung9037]

Also he played a murderous vicar who topped himself in Midsommer murders. He was a rare talent

[@stevecunningham5598]

@andyyoung9037 Yes I remember the episode, he jumped off a church if I recall.

[@andyyoung9037]

@@stevecunningham5598 that’s the one

[@iandann8788]

I was born in Chiswick and regularly took my muts to the park . One day peeing down with rain I bumped into him at the main gate and he said "lovely day" sarcastically . So a friendly chap ,

[@christopherdean1326]

No matter what the actual cause, it was tragic that we had to lose this brilliant, funny, kind, and witty man. RIP sir.

[@_munkykok_]

2013? WTF

[@redblade8160]

@christopherdean1326 Don't go overboard with your praise. You sickly worshippers are all alike.

[@peterjackhandy]

His exit from Monarch of the Glen was a masterclass in comic tragedy.

[@phildane7411]

Oh dear.

[@hairychest7865]

I remember his short appearance in the movie "Murder, She Said" starring Margaret Rutherford. He ran Mrs. Binster's Employment Agency.

[@stewartwebb5699]

You missed his radio acting. He had loads of great radio plays. Wonderful man.

[@chrisnmayor]

A great Wooster to Michael Hordern's Jeeves...!

[@helenkaye2662]

Radio had some of the best comedy. 😂

[@tomasrikona4021]

Thank you Richard Briars for being part of the magical years of English telly. RIP.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Thank you too for your beautiful message for Richard. We miss him 😥

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

He was good with Felicity Kendal in 'The Good LIfe'. That was a golden period in British TV. Other great shows were 'Man About The House' and 'Are You Being Served?'.

[@johnfh]

Thank you for this. I've viewed many of the shows mentioned, and this broought back a lot of memories.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@johnfh]

I've lived in Sweden for over 50 years, and am limited by what is shown by local channels. Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Zoë Wanamaker would be interesting. @@FactsVerseUK

[@aussieauntynette6892]

I always loved him in The Good Life, but I think his performance in Monarch Of The Glen was absolutely STERLING! Or maybe I should say it was total GOLD 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Brilliant actor, real gentleman. Cheers from Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@MrDaiseymay]

I remember him with Prunella Scales in Marriage Lines, early 60's, they showed their acting skills for comedy, way back then.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Us too! Thank you so much for bringing back memories. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

RIP "Sir" Briers - we loved Your Comedy here in Australia - very Funny Man !

[@lyndaturner6686]

He was an amazing actor much loved in his tv comedy roles , I loved the Good life it was influential in its time prompting many people including myself to become back garden farmers. RIP ❤️

[@FactsVerseUK]

We're a big fan of Richard too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We miss him 😭

[@LynnSculpher]

Richard Briers, not only admired Terry Thomas, but was also his father’s cousin.

[@margueritewilliams4450]

I remember Richard visiting his aunt who lived in a flat in Wimbledon that was next door to my mothers flat,he always used to say hello seemed a lovely man.

[@nigelpower1509]

In all of the piece about Terry-Thomas, there's no mention of the fact that he and Richard Briers were cousins.

[@collinhunter9792]

oh!!!! were they! gees.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

First cousin, once removed.

[@anitabruckshaw385]

P

[@ashtree8898]

I understood Richard Briers and Terry Thomas were cousins, however distant, but perhaps this isn’t correct. Always enjoy seeing him but must put in a word for his radio performance as Bertie Wooster which was superb. Thank you for downloading this tribute.

[@jemimahpuddleduck6705]

They were related second cousins the presenter didnt do his research very well

[@wendygillard2133]

Fabulous actor. The Good Life was my favourite followed by Monarch of the Glen.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@conniewinslow755]

I enjoyed him in The Good Life as well as so many other TV shows.🙏

[@FactsVerseUK]

One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

[@taxidude]

He was like a family member to my generation.

[@heliotropezzz333]

He had an amazing range as an actor which wasn't always acknowledged. I saw him play a villain in a TV detective show, I think it was an episode of 'Morse' and he was unbelievably evil and creepy as a nasty college professor. This was quite surprising considering what a loveable character he was in 'The Good Life'. I also saw him live in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in the theatre where he played Malvolio who makes a complete fool of himself in relation to his romantic presumptions.

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@vwthings]

One of his funniest roles was in "If you see God tell him" where he plays a pensioner with brain damage. It was controversial at the time (certainly dark) but I kept the short series on VHS for many years. Adrian Edmundson played his son-in-law.

[@LoftechUK]

This is so well put.

[@Chebawitch]

I worked with Richard on an episode of 'Midsomer Murders'. (Only an extra, not at all famous). He was a lovely man. I asked him if I could take a photo of him and he took my camera, handed it to someone else and asked them to take a picture of us both. ❤

[@FactsVerseUK]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! We're very happy to know that Richard is a fine man. We miss him 😢

[@louiserowland9940]

Lucky you .I saw the episode Richard was indeed creepy I.that role.He stared and never blink 😮😮😮😮😮

[@electricmanist]

Richard Briers may have been a well known actor, but just like the rest of us, he was merely another human, and here for a just a short time.

[@Mackeson3]

Terry-Thomas and he were actually more than friends, they were in fact second cousins (Terry-Thomas was his father's cousin).

[@ange9663]

Wonderful Richard Briers my favourite will always be Ever Decreasing Circles "what's your favourite jam" just superb x

[@tyhanford]

Ever decreasing circles a must to see,,,

[@trevorfurness5695]

A quote from Rhubarb and Custard which Richard Briers narrated: 'Sound travels at night, it's cheaper!

[@shirleyellis9708]

I didnt know that he pass away.😢Rip darling man.❤❤

[@FactsVerseUK]

Sadly, Richard passed away. We miss him 🙏

[@sarahblunden4372]

I can't believe Rhubarb and custard didn’t get a mention

[@andrewleach1323]

This man along with John mills my top two British actors

[@lindabiggs3905]

He was not only good at comedy 😏saw him in inspector Morse, a nasty piece of work 😟

[@CharlesCollins]

and in a couple of Midsomer Murders [a Vicar who killed]

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Oh yes, I hated him in this part.

[@FactsVerseUK]

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@helenheeney2284]

He was well a genuine treasure loved him

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks for this. The problem with having Emphysema is that you move in Ever Decreasing Circles...

[@FactsVerseUK]

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[@robharding5345]

I thought Richard Briers was a naturally funny man, He was also a thoroughly decent chap .

[@ranjitverdi5702]

Sadly missed🙏 talented actor and situation comedy genius

[@MatthewDrummond-p7o]

Richard Briers also voiced Bob's dad Robert in the Bob the Builder franchise

[@cherylq709]

My late mother had COPD as did Richard Briers. She died from pneumonia most likely bought on by the COPD.

[@1971StephyBabe]

Terry-Thomas and Richard Briers were cousins, not just friends.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

First cousin, once removed.

[@Mackeson3]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Yes, Terry-Thomas was his father's cousin

[@mediterraneandiet2483]

Clickbait. Not a tragic death. Died of Lung disease aged 79.

[@vernaemery876]

In everdecreasing circles which wasn’t even mentioned!

[@davidtomlinson6138]

My fav memories of Richard , will always be THE GOOD LIFE ! 🙂❤👍R.I.P Mate , god bless 😇🙏

[@carlhank65]

Not even a mention of the Mr Men series which he narrated

[@gareththomas6714]

was n't Briers related to Terry-Thomas?

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Yes

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

First cousin, once removed. Terry-Thomas was his father's cousin

[@gareththomas6714]

thought so-wonder why it was n't mentioned@@golden.lights.twinkle2329

[@davidgarrett4254]

Ever decreasing circles his best comedy

[@SoundSpirals]

Terry Thomas and Richard Briers were related.

[@RaveDave871]

This narrator has weird habit of sayin "he was only (the age) when he died" no matter what age they died ! Queen Mum, Bob Hope etc. 🥺🙄

[@specialandroid1603]

Its not tragic. Its a life that came to an end after being well lived.

[@alison3892]

Clickbait he died February 17th 2013

[@uk-martin4905]

Really? I didn't know that. (I got rid of the television in 1989). I stopped watching this when I read your comment.

[@arthuroldale-ki2ev]

IT did not bother him much, he felt he had lived a life.

[@dwiggi3rd504]

When I was much younger I used to love to watch the Good life and I worshipped Richard briers as I thought he was a great and caring husband to Barbara. Now that I am older and wiser I really think he was a selfish and disgraceful man who packed in a good job and made his lovely wife live as a skivvie and slave mucking out the pigs and goats etc or cleaning the filthy oven and wearing rag's and never had a night out in a lovely restaurant etc.

[@veronicafullford1697]

That’s exactly what I thought - I did not see his selfishness until I watched the Good Life again about a year ago. Now I agree with Margot (Penelope Keith). The character was not such a loving husband as I thought when I was young.

[@andrewsmith7687]

What sad people you both must be

[@collinhunter9792]

no they are not. use your eyes n ears n watch@@andrewsmith7687

[@collinhunter9792]

even wen i was young i knew tom was selfish, narcisstic, all bad things n was quite demeaning to barbara

[@dwiggi3rd504]

No no Andrew, just we have grown older and much wiser and now realise what a vile gob-sh.yyt Richard Briers really was.... @@andrewsmith7687

[@johnanthonyfingleton2954]

Terry Tomás and Richard were family

[@helenwatts8856]

Ever decreasing Circles

[@MichaelSenator]

You having a laugh.You having a laugh

[@petyrkowalski9887]

He was a lifelong heavy smoker so hardly a surprise.

[@_munkykok_]

Yes, it's always the smokes. Never engineered viruses or jabs. It's always the dead ones' own fault. The still alive and strong people never make mistakes. 👍👍

[@FactsVerseUK]

Sad but true. May Richard find peace. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@hiramabiff2017]

Yes, blaming everything part from old age does make for a post to get Likes.

[@elainethomson5826]

Good grief the man’s been dead 11 years is there any need to drag this up 😢

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

parsley

[@maymalone1505]

What tradgy, he had a great life,😊

[@mikebritcom3171]

I though his cause of death was being a heavy smoker for over 60 years.

[@collinhunter9792]

yes it was. complications from it they said in video

[@amysands8925]

Smoking can cause emphysema.

[@maverick4177]

The voice of rhubarb and custard and many others besides!

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Is he dead ? Oh noooo .😢

[@sidneygreen9120]

Very heavy smoker so I'm lead to believe 🤔

[@tonyb83]

Click baite.

[@barbarahague6843]

I just loved Richard Briers in all his roles.Certainly a favourite with my family growing up in England in 50s and 60s Then to share with my children. 💕💕🦘🦘