Henry V (1/3) Duke Thomas Beaufort's Message (1989) HD

[@robertjohnsontaylor3187]

Brian Blessed the Middle Ages equivalent of a tank! If I was French and he turned up I’d be heading the opposite direction as fast as possible. The facial expressions he employed in delivering his speech were exceptional.

[@scottanno8861]

Certainly the Genoese Crossbowmen did 😅

[@TJPenitencia]

"But if you hide the crown, even in your hearts, there will he rake for it." DAMN, that is a chilling line.

[@brennypoo]

It's even better whence referenced. Try it!❤

[@thecappy5063]

Brilliantly written, brilliantly acted. I loved the uncle, standing there in his armor.

[@adam872]

Bone chilling, with equally chilling delivery.

[@armandocardona4478]

Typically English, typical Shakespeare.

[@maguffintop2596]

“Well, now that you’ve got my attention…”

[@DragonGP]

For my money the best scene in the film. Brian Blessed's controlled menace is so perfectly executed. He really helps make the film.

[@NeoNyder]

Whatever production he's part of, he vastly improves.

[@fredfredburger5150]

Scorn and defiance, slight regard, contempt.

[@milantrkulja7200]

Along with the slap scene and Henrys speech on St Crispins day and I also liked the romance scene as well with Emma Thompson.

[@alanmole7292]

I still see a bit of Fancy Smith in him….

[@tonyjanney1654]

@DragonGP "controlled menace". What an excellent description of Brian Blessed tone and demeanor! You nailed the essence of the scene perfectly.

[@CaptainLuckyLuke]

It’s worth pointing out Brian Blessed is actually wearing his own personal suit of armour that he brought from home. That’s not a joke. He talks about it in his autobiography.

[@zeropoint546]

Does he mention being born in it?

[@yxx_chris_xxy]

Of course he did. Who would want to wear someone else's smelly armor? 🙂

[@saradecapua3264]

Why am I not surprised.

[@zeropoint546]

@freebeerfordworkers He wasn't riveted into his armor. That's just his skin, he's actually naked.

[@realhorrorshow8547]

The limbs are good. The cuirass, not so much.

[@martythetickler]

I love the fact that Beaufort addresses the Dauphin with such contempt but he still acts civilly to the king.

[@davidbakin1953]

unless the _dolphin_ 🐬be in presence here?

[@bartsanders1553]

​@@davidbakin1953I did present him my pair of balls!

[@mark6809mm]

I’m sure he says Dolphin!

[@lindsaydrewe8219]

It is written dolphin, he speaks the words as written

[@alltat]

"Dauphin" is just French for dolphin. It was the traditional title of the heir, who used heraldry with dolphins on it. The origins of that tradition seem to have been lost to time.

[@henchwench3815]

Courteous, but pure unblinking menace.

[@carlflaherty2215]

Except in his message for the Dauphan!

[@lavrentivs9891]

"Speak softly and carry a big stick" as they say^^

[@mmedina0602]

After all the shouting and bellowing that we're used to seeing, one of his most powerful lines is delivered with "bloody constraint".

[@Rustymouse]

And powerful expression in his eyes.

[@thememeslinger7506]

On a channel called shout factory no less

[@nighttrain1236]

Lol, can you imagine modern Hollywood writers doing something like this? It would be people shouting and screaming.

[@mbrackeva]

Indeed. If he talked to me like that, with that look, I would try to hide in the darkest corner of the room. The man oozes charisma!

[@Losrandir]

He's made a fool of himself in your eyes, but he's a fine actor, especially in what really is his role.

[@brianlion9494]

Classic. Brian is a legend. He dresses like that daily. Drives a king tiger tank to the shops. Eats raw steak for breakfast. Women throw themselves at him. He even mastered Windows 8. Never has a unrecognised item in the bagging area. Drinks coffee not macholattefrappovende. And always calls his mum

[@Trek001]

Children look under the bed for the boogie man, the boogie man looks under his bed for Chuck Norris and Chuck Norris looks under his bed for Brian Blessed

[@medievalgirl002]

And the Dauphin dares to SHOUT at him. He could snap him in half.

[@Wolf_Larsen]

I'd reckon a proud Englishman as Brian would never drive a jerry's tank. I do believe he'd take a Challenger to go to the shops any day of the week, though.

[@karenstjohn6759]

Captain BaseBallBat-Boy - Perhaps if he had wrestled the Jerry tank first...

[@anirbanbhattacharya9185]

@@karenstjohn6759 Excelsior!!! Although tbf I am a fan of both the American tank doctrine and the Russian tank doctrines. But you see too expensive and advanced a tank means it might become disproportionately difficukt to transport. I would prefer that ANTI infantry tanks be reconfigured- they might be the need of the hour? Or will even betrer armed and armored and better massproduced Humvees suffice? They should, the bastardized civilian variants are absolute beasts.

[@alanmundy127]

Brian Blessed like the best of Shakespearean actors (and Paul Schofield shows it here too) speaks the language as if it is completely natural and therefore makes it fully approachable and easy to understand.

[@PistonDriven]

the timbre; the very song of his articulation. It's excellence..

[@christinemusselman5499]

That is why Branagh's adaptation is so great. It sounds so natural. Even if you don't understand every word, you understand the message. This is how Shakespeare should be filmed!

[@terrybaby6146]

John Ashtone He and Patrick Stewart were friends as teenagers. Two fabulous voices.

[@terrybaby6146]

Alan Mundy That’s one of the reasons I love Kenneth Branagh: I can always understand him without having to think about it. It’s probably not the right way of expressing it, but he says Shakespeare without “declaiming” it.

[@merston77]

@@christinemusselman5499 it

[@blaidencortel]

“Scorn and defiance.” - How I answer most emails.

[@BuriedFlame]

What I get is Henry V knew he would be there, what to say to him to set him off, and what to say after he gets set off.

[@muttleycrew]

Indeed. My email service doesn't have a reply button it has a 'Brian Blessed' button.

[@miguelservetus9534]

Follow-up. I adopted the use of that answer to emails . Two severences, one law suit, one declaration of war. Not bad.

[@alanhigh8125]

After this scene was filmed, it took 3 hours for the studio maintenance department to mop up the testosterone.

[@razor6888]

Give your head a shake... this is Hollywood... nothing more. The event didnt happen like this at all. You are a idiot !

[@nmw6674]

🤣

[@euphoria7046]

And 32 hours to get that dude out of this armor.

[@TheNerdForAllSeasons]

No women were on set for this scene. Director wasn't sure they could be trusted to maintain their composure.

[@IzsakJoraszZ9]

"This is his claim, his threatening, and my message." Mic drop

[@edweidemann7454]

Brian Blessed cured a man's baldness by yelling at his scalp.

[@MantisEnergy]

But the hair of 4 witnesses fell out 😶

[@chris_c1701]

I heard Chuck Norris want Brian Blessed to play him in a biopic.

[@petergaskin1811]

"Contempt and slight regard". Damn, Shakespeare could write a good line.

[@lesigh1749]

Such a withering put down "He barely thinks of you, and what he thinks isn't impressed"

[@coachmen8508]

I don't understand how one man could be so prolific with such genius.

[@MrVvulf]

@@coachmen8508 Visual and spatial arts have Leonardo and Rembrandt, linguistic art has Shakespeare, Tolstoy and Dante.

[@chesterstevens8870]

The classy way of saying "Man, this n*gga ain't shit."

[@janakakumara3836]

Let me translate that to modern English - "Cringe and Skibidi un maxlooking"

[@danielmoran9902]

For a kid from a council estate, this was where I found the magic of theatre, drama, etc... All we had was boring sports (not including rugby in that description) and Eastenders, and then along came Kenneth Brannagh and saved us: I've loved Shakespeare ever since!

[@hiawathabray885]

I'm a black guy from the south side of Chicago. Some Catholic nuns gave us Shakespeare to read--Julius Caesar. We memorized whole passages. I was running around the house talking to my mama in iambic pentameter. Shakespeare is for everybody! I love me some Shakespeare!

[@danielmoran9902]

@@hiawathabray885 And jolly glad I am to hear it. I imagine when you discovered Othello, it blew your mind! Xxx

[@kasegiyabu5030]

@@danielmoran9902Why?

[@danielmoran9902]

@@kasegiyabu5030 To see such an old play whos main protagonist was a black person. This is probably the oldest example of a non-white lead in English literary history. I saw an interview with Samuel L. Jackson, and he felt the same.

[@ianbailey1815]

Bless'ed are we to witness greatness.

[@thiagoferrermorini9417]

Well played from Branagh here. Because if there is something scarier than BRIAN BLESSED it's a RESTRAINED Brian Blessed. Because everybody in the audience KNOWS about his wrath.

[@MrVvulf]

Brian Blessed survived his plane crashing into the jungle in Venezuela. During his journey to the North Pole (he is the oldest person ever to do so), he punched a polar bear in the face. He has boxed (sparred) with, and is a friend of, the Dalai Lama. He delivered a woman's baby in a public park, and severed the umbilical cord with his teeth in order to tie it off. These are facts. The only goal he hasn't accomplished is climbing Mt. Everest. I choose to believe there is divine interference because St. Peter is scared he's trying to climb to heaven.

[@eoppen]

Brian Blessed does not need to climb Mt. Everest. All he has to do is stand there and glare at it, and the mountain will crouch in submission to its superior.

[@paulwagner688]

Y'all are saying it wrong. It should be BRIAN BLESSED.

[@LordVader1094]

Let's not forget that the reason he couldn't climb Mount Everest was because he was doing it without oxygen tanks, and holds a record for it!

[@GreenGlo1991]

Holy cow that’s awesome. No wonder I liked the immediately. Not to mention his voice is powerful enough to level a forest.

[@setebos8231]

Wow!

[@saradecapua3264]

I never thought anyone could have a better voice than Alan Rickman but Brian Blessed's voice is unbelievable.

[@SirDigbyMinge-or8md]

My favourite is Richard Burton.

[@saradecapua3264]

@@SirDigbyMinge-or8md It's a tie. Both could make reading the phonebook outloud interesting.

[@shadowjack239]

@@SirDigbyMinge-or8md Agree with @saradcapua3262 above, but also check out Robert Powell, another superb narrator's voice.

[@jamesrawlins735]

My favorite voice is Nicol Williamson - his voice was unlike any other.

[@nmw6674]

Richard Burton.

[@danielholt1984]

To go head to head with arguably the greatest Shakespearian actor of his time Paul Scofield (French king) and steal the scene is very impressive

[@EriktheRed2023]

Paul was very gracious here. Despite playing a king in his own hall, he was petrified, and subtly looking for an exit in the face of Brian's Exeter. Gorgeous acting all around.

[@Roheryn100]

“If requiring fail, he WILL compel.” 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eroche913]

Brian Blessed, a voice of smelted steel with caramel on top. Always a thrill to watch him in full flow.

[@dianeaustin2414]

" your borrowed glory, namely...the crown" great great writing Mr.Shakespeare!!!

[@BuriedFlame]

_"Hello, King. Hey, wouldja mind handing me the crown to give to my dude and then go eff off somewhere with your foppish retinue for the rest of eternity?"_

[@muttleycrew]

It looks like Brian Blessed walks into that scene but what is actually happening is he's walking on the spot and the entire planet is moving underneath him.

[@txgunguy2766]

When Chuck Norris does a push up, he isn't pushing himself up he's pushing the earth down.

[@davidripley2916]

You've discovered Einstein's Relativity. Nice! 👍

[@tropifiori]

Blessed is a man's man. He has a presence and carries himself like the accomplished, talented masculine bloke he is without affectation.

[@setebos8231]

0:18 --- "Ambassadors from Harry, King of England, do crave admittance to Your Majesty." "Yeah, we know. We clearly heard one of them while he was still in England."

[@wrestlingbear1188]

In short: "Fork over the crown & throne of France, bitches, else England will huff & puff. Shit down a world of pain on you."

[@doorofnight87]

The role of the French King (Charles VI, if my memory is correct) is not a big one in the play, but Phillip Scofield, himself a terrific, and underknown actor, brings so much gravitas to the role, and definitely plays it with a nod towards the mental illnesses that Charles appears to have had, based on the available information. I sincerely recommend to anyone watch A Man for All Seasons, which one Scofield a deserved Academy Award for best actor (which he also won a Tony, and many other awards for). The movie is great with a great cast and performances in general, but Scofield's performance is utterly sublime in its nuance and with his ability, seen here, to bring gravitas and command to a quiet and/or silent character.

[@beepresent8636]

That man is a pure force of nature. Brian there will never be another you...long may he rule ❤

[@historian8214]

Such a treasure. Vultan in full ham was my introduction to Brian Blessed and I loved it from go. Seeing I, Claudius later was a revelation. The accomplishments onstage and off are staggering. I don't know how the man moves for the solid adamantium clankers he is carrying around. Cheers and endless respect from the US.

[@JimJonesKoolaid]

Brian Blessed has lived a life we can all envy. Amazing acting chops

[@nl-oc9ew]

" for should you hide the crown, even in your hearts, there will he rake for it" such exquisite menace.

[@NancyDrewe]

Scorn, and defiance, slight regard and contempt. The most brutal reply ever.

[@Berre1008]

My favorite Shakespeare play. Absolutely love it.

[@Pumbaa856]

" Bloody constraint".....the threat just HANGS there.

[@leftcoaster67]

Polite death threat activated.

[@MantisEnergy]

It's so matter of fact, it sounds like the truth more than a challenge. Masterful!

[@ajwerth7558]

If you’ve never seen Brian Blessed’s Augustus in the classic “I, Claudius,” you have a treat in store. Don’t miss it.

[@doorofnight87]

100%, its a brilliant performance. The whole miniseries is a brilliant piece of television drama, with one of the finest collection of actors ever put together on the same series (and all of them doing exceptional work). The history in it is rather iffy, but that doesn't remotely what a quality work it is (and the books are really good too, of which they are a very good adaption which even the author thought well of).

[@captainscarlett1]

When an ambassador turns up in full armor you know you've got a problem.

[@saudade2100]

Sort of a 15th-century Klingon.

[@fastauntie]

And this ambassador in armor looks like a tank.

[@cirian75]

That's just Brian Blessed in his normal day clothes.

[@razor6888]

No ambassador would be in armor.... give your head a shake. Another armchair history idiot ! You Tube is more crap than actual history ! Clean this crap out !

[@JamesBannon-fz6qo]

It’s a deliberate violation of protocol and a direct threat, as is his failure to surrender his sword.

[@martinjp1]

Slight regard, contempt and anything that might not misbecome the mighty sender: how I reply to every email.

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

When I think, "Henry V" -- this is what I think of. SO marvelous.

[@Justaspacedude]

This is an absolutely badass moment

[@Len0Grady]

Chuck Norris doesn’t dare dream he was as badass as Brian Blessed.

[@carlflaherty2215]

Well, he may dream ...

[@williamjackson5942]

@@carlflaherty2215 If he did he would be sadly mistaken.

[@carlflaherty2215]

The point is that even heroes need heroes.

[@williambodin5359]

You guys need to get a life. They're drinking buddies. Duh.

[@annakim9870]

Took half a steel mill to make enough armor to cover Brian Blessed's frame

[@jntdhome]

Blessed is a beast!! A force of nature.

[@HonoredGeneral]

Brian Blessed...Just LOVE him, in whatever he does!

[@DavidGridley]

One of my favorite scenes.. Brian is awesome!

[@monicacall7532]

Brian Blessed rocks! What more can I say? I love it when after the king says, “What else?” and Blessed keeps a very calm but menacing voice as he answers.

[@medievalgirl002]

Four words: BRIAN BLESSED in armour. If he'd really been at Agincourt, Henry would not have needed much of an army.

[@leftcoaster67]

Henry and Brian Blessed alone would be enough to fight this royal battle.

[@christinemusselman5499]

He didn't need one as it was. But I bet if Blessed was part of his army, England could have kept the territory Henry had won.

[@FEARSWTOR]

Director: "Guys, why did you dress him in full plate for this scene? Seems a little much?" Props Master: "He brought it from HOME and wore it in to the studio! We tried to give him the doublet and he sent the Key Grip to the hospital and the Best Boy to the cemetery!" Director: "....GREAT armor, Brian! That's a wrap! Print it!"

[@kaczynskis5721]

@@FEARSWTOR He probably had a full set of armour in his living room. The dividing line between getting into character and being insane can be thin...

[@cherylannemason]

@@kaczynskis5721 yes, that is actually his own suit of armor--probably the only man on earth who could own it, wear it, and actualy make it work!

[@jmc6687]

It just goes to show the power in the words of Shakespeare. Probably the greatest writers ever.

[@aaronleverton4221]

In English. Other languages can probably lay claim to someone who can create the same reaction, but not to having invented the language they were using.

[@killershrew1]

Hands down THE greatest movie theater going experience of my life was seeing this amazing film on the big screen... I've never been so riveted by a movie...

[@jpa1214]

I LOVE the performances here. Each and every one

[@edweidemann7454]

Brian Blessed has to eat depleted uranium twice a day. Nothing less can sustain his massive metabolism. His dinner salad consists of sheets of lead and a lovely polonium vinagrette.

[@astrano80001]

Genius! 😀

[@brendonhenry8835]

And that's just the appetiser, I'm too scared to ask what he has for the main course.

[@yxx_chris_xxy]

Why depleted? U-235 is much more nourishing.

[@paulmasterson386]

Wonderful to see Brian Blessed in his prime,a brilliant actor.

[@oleeb]

One of the greatest moments of Shakespeare on film!

[@Kimchiboy08]

When Brian delivers message , the receiver ends up holding thy Manhoods cheap.

[@ohauss]

A bold but Blessed message

[@dustinprewitt]

when you want to make sure your message is recieved loud and clear, send Brian Blessed

[@dhunter1133]

The best part is knowing that Brian Blessed didn't even have to go to wardrobe at the start of the day; he just wore what he normally wears for Casual Friday.

[@DavidHarrison-js3ji]

Slight regard , what a wonderful phrase.

[@v0n1b0]

So is "bloody constraint".

[@eoppen]

Brian Blessed could scare Chuck Norris and Darth Vader.

[@Rodshark75]

A bad check could scare Chuck Norris...

[@harryplummer6356]

He scares the living poo out of me!!!

[@brendonhenry8835]

Brian scared Darth Vader out of this galaxy to a galaxy far far far away!

[@jimbojet8728]

I’ve seen this film many times and enjoyed each as it were the first. It tells the story of Henry’s expedition to France, the hardships and the battles and victorious homecoming. I’m due another watch, I think. Thanks for the reminder.

[@well-blazeredman6187]

BBC2, 1515.

[@kiracattan4624]

I love this whole movie. I loved it even better when they used the St. Crispin's Day speech as the opening to a Superbowl one year. I actually was speaking the words... And other people in the sports bar were just pissed that the game hadn't begun yet. Me? It was Perfect!

[@BuriedFlame]

Only Brian Blessed can waltz into a king's room, essentially tell them "you all suck", and leave unscathed.

[@kaczynskis5721]

He's a messenger and they were supposed to have safe-conduct though occasionally something went wrong.

[@Napoleon1Blownapart]

Ye all doeth sucketh....and indeed all present are turds of the first order ye bitch-eth!

[@ThunderwingDS]

should of told them to get stuffed

[@muttleycrew]

He basically tells them to surrender or they're going to be killed, he calls the prince a dolphin and threatens him too all of which seems a tad worse than 'you all suck'.

[@Roheryn100]

@@muttleycrew The Crown Prince’s title was Dauphin (similar to Prince of Wales) . A direct translation is “dolphin”. Why a dolphin ? You will have to look that up.

[@azoutlaw7]

Brian Blessed is one big dude but that one guard is a giant! As Henry's ambassador, and uncle, he is most formidable. This is one of my favorite movies.

[@ChoppingtonOtter]

He walks into a room full of the enemy yet commands the room calmly.

[@ritchardwilliams3874]

This has to be one of the greatest films ever - simply stunning and a must watch.

[@fillinman1]

I concur. And a film with Holy Ghost Inspiration, a rarity.

[@darthcheney7447]

Great scene. Great movie.

[@oldaircraftguy8844]

They couldn't find a better actor to play this part. It's the longest speech I've seen from Brian Blessed without him yelling "FUCK" at someone.

[@Evil0tto]

0:52 That isn't the soundtrack. That's just the music that plays when Brian Blessed enters a room.

[@mjohnson5030]

Blessed wears armor like a true badass. I have never seen an actor more intimidating in armor then Brian Blessed.

[@baldrick2352]

Brian Blessed will always be King Richard IV, last seen escaping from a Turkish prison armed with only a small fruit knife, to return to England for some rumpy-pumpy and see his sons, Harry and Edna.

[@patrickstewart3446]

And he was in constant need of fresh horses... because he kept eating them. 🐴

[@Sriram-ve4ge]

"This is his claim, his threatening, and my message." God damn!

[@PUBHEAD1]

That's how I want to show up at a job interview

[@brendonhenry8835]

They'd be to scared to give the job to someone else.

[@bargainbassist]

“Contempt … slight regard.” Words that will favorably sway the heart of any prospective employer.

[@punkiller666]

@@bargainbassist - And to your prospective employer? What to him from Pubhead? - 'Scorn... and defiance. Slight regard... contempt". - You can start tomorrow!

[@PUBHEAD1]

​@@punkiller666love it😅

[@yxx_chris_xxy]

He could be a Fedex delivery driver and bring anything that might not misbecome the mighty sender.

[@edweidemann7454]

Brian Blessed's beard is bright blue. This is because it has a natural temperature of over 700 degrees. He has to dye it three times a day to look normal.

[@godzilloid]

Brian Blessed can be threatening and courteous at the same time.

[@kmoore02809]

The sight of 'ambassador' Brian Blessed entering that room in full battle armor is the most badass moment of this entire film!

[@edweidemann7454]

Brian Blessed's Swiss Army Knife has a flamethrower attached.

[@brendonhenry8835]

And he lights the dauphin's cigar with it

[@servicekid7453]

Wow. Paul Scofield and Brian Blessed. Stage presence doesn’t get any balllsier than that.

[@johnmercury2272]

"Bloody constraint" I love that phrase, short and to the point.

[@edweidemann7454]

When a black rhino charged Brian Blessed, he head-butted it so hard that the animal's legs exploded. He then cured the rhino with an elaborate series of Tai Chi moves, and it's now his devoted pet.

[@NickThorbjørnsen2207]

Sounds believable. Brian would actually hate to see any animal in pain.

[@BigMamaDaveX]

😏...I still hear him bellowing, "IS THERE ANYBODY IN ROME WHO HAS *NOT* SLEPT WITH MY DAUGHTER??" 😉😂

[@muttleycrew]

"Quinctilius Varus where are my eagles?"

[@Satellite_Of_Love]

"...only once, Caesar..." "Ah! Only once...."

[@Maza675]

'I didn't sleep Ceasar...'

[@satireisnotdead5804]

Brian Blessed operating on just a fraction of his true godly powers is very strange. I'm used to him eating the scenery and roaring like a blood-thirsty madman, still it is a testament to his range as an actor.

[@gerarddelmonte8776]

Most intimidating message delivered, ever. Brian Blessed was beyond superb conveying it.

[@jkorshak]

Take Two was perfect. Take One Brian entered yelling, "Quinctilius Varus, where are my eagles?!"

[@Satellite_Of_Love]

"IS THERE ANYONE IN ROME WHO HAS NOT SLEPT WITH MY DAUGHTER?!"

[@davekp6773]

@@Satellite_Of_Love His Augustus really was compelling.

[@Hablagrabla]

"CUT! Brian! You can't keep on barging in here in your evening gown and interrupt the production! It is not done this way!"

[@mothygryphon9111]

Always love the fact that listening to Brian Blessed made you think he was a giant. Then you watch him walk in the the audience past guards over a foot taller. Man, he has a set of pipes.

[@Jsmith2024]

I love this scene. Perhaps the best ever filmed.

[@edweidemann7454]

The British Monarchy will not allow Brian Blessed within 1000 meters from Buckingham Palace for fear that he will claim the Crown for himself. Surface to ground missles have been set up in case he breaks the limit, but all indications show that they will not be sufficient to stop him. A beta-test was launched against him at a Chuck E. Cheese, but he laughed it off, went inside and won all the cool gifts from the claw machine, including the lobster-harmonica.

[@catchasmurf762]

"For if you hide the crown, even in your hearts, there will he rake for it." Genius

[@thesaxophoneboy]

Brian Blessed doesn't blink during this scene! Very intimidating; I like it.

[@lexiwilson9501]

Watch his death scene in I, Claudius, his face had to remain frozen, eyes open, for minutes too.

[@esausjudeannephew6317]

Great Augustus!

[@edweidemann7454]

Most of the movie "Star Wars" was based on Brian Blessed's search for his lost cat, Pumpernickle.

[@jasonb1776]

This just made me laugh far more than is probably good for me! :-D

[@BasketOfPuppies]

@@jasonb1776 Which was funnier, the search, or trying to picture Blessed calling "Pumpernickle! Here Pumpernickle!"?

[@DarthFrodo]

"Bloody Restraint" a new fragrance from Brian Blessed.

[@terryfowler6090]

When he walks into the room, you get the feeling he could defeat France all by himself. Brian Blesseds finest scene.

[@Stratboy999]

Barely contained menace. Awesome.

[@Vpopov81]

"You'll find a difference as we his subjects have in wonder found between his greener days and these he masters now..."

[@kenp3L]

" . . . between _the promise of_ his greener days . . . "

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

"Beaufort the Battle-Bear hath come !".

[@shrubby-ov4yw]

"Hand over the crown, the lands, or by the sword will it be taken. To your son, insult, injury and everything that you are unworthy to be. What say you?"

[@patrickstewart3446]

Chuck Norris’ beard hides another fist. Brian Blessed’s beard hides two arms and a completely torso.

[@alankenyon9035]

Boromir once said 'One does not simply walk into Mordor.' Obviously he's never met Brian Blessed.

[@atticbrowser9698]

Wonderful to see Brian Blessed’s control. No shouting, no overacting, just quiet menace. Fantastic.

[@TelecastPropellor96]

Bit far-fetched innit. Bloke doesn't even look like a dolphin.

[@simonpotter7534]

Calling him the dolphin was an insult. It just needed someone to jump in and say 'burn'!

[@karenstjohn6759]

Should’ve tossed him a mackerel

[@christinemusselman5499]

Yeah he does. He looks like Flipper!

[@rebeccahaines9839]

What is the porpoise of this comment thread, anyhow?!

[@slappy8941]

Did you just assume his species?