Sir Ian McKellen On Being Gay in The 60s | Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Famous actor Sir Ian McKellen comes onto the show to discuss The Hobbit shooting and being gay in the '60s.
Taken from: Series 12, Episode 8.
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[@chubby_artist]

Sir Ian is somebody I’d love to just sit down and talk to about anything and everything and wouldnlove to just listen. I think he’s a wonderful man. I’m not a gay man myself but I fully support everything he does because he does it the right way and pours his heart and soul into it! THAT is the true definition of celebrity!

[@shokk40]

Why do you need to mention the fact you're not a gay man?

[@chubby_artist]

@@shokk40 why do you need to pick that part out instead of one of the complimentary things I said about him and what he stands for?

[@chriskelly3481]

I dunno. I think that I'd get a little too star-struck and start awkwardly shuffling my feet and dying on the inside as he valiantly tried to keep the conversation going.

[@johntitor1213]

I know what you said is all well intentioned and nice. But the part when you proclaim "I'm not gay but" puts people off a little lol. People who are gay are simply born finding their own gender, as oppose to the opposite, attractive. It has nothing to do with your character, values or anything else other than attraction. A little tribalistic, but well intentioned I know :)

[@TASIAawful1]

Omg I would too but I’m very shy however he seems to be an enlightened person and I’m sure it would be a very interesting chat

[@peachesandpoets]

Sir Ian is an absolute gem and the pair of them are such a delight. Thanks for all these uploads.

[@VideoSaySo]

It about broke my heart when he talked about how him and Derek Jacobi adored each other and never knew! I had a love like that one time...he and I flirted and would just stare at each other from afar, but never knew the other one was madly in love until over 20 years later! It was bittersweet, but it was too late...so I could relate to the heartbreak he was referring to 😥💙

[@peachesandpoets]

@@VideoSaySo aww wow! Thank you for sharing that though I'm sorry that happened. Encourages me to speak my mind now!

[@VideoSaySo]

@@peachesandpoets Believe me, regret stinks far worse than rejection lol! You can get over rejection, but regret will haunt your ass like a ghost for the rest of your days...with many things, not just love.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

@@VideoSaySo Yes, mama!

[@KingGhidorah5464]

Awesome to see Ian in an environment where he can let loose and be himself in an interview like this.

[@davidwalter2002]

Sir Ian is an international treasure.

[@seedhillbruisermusic7939]

wow! this is pretty old, before Vicious was shown and that was years ago! Sir Ian is an absolute gay icon and dare I say it, a national treasure!

[@andrewgood4230]

He is an Icon for strait folk as well, and an international treasure!

[@captainteeko4579]

Inter*national treasure 🤗

[@pred7949]

why dare say? Its literally not controversial to say he is a national treasure. Its been a fact for actual decades

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

and here i was thinking he looked really good and spry to be in his 80s.

[@Blondie42]

I like Alan's show. He's such a friendly host. A shame it got canceled.

[@peachesandpoets]

SUCH a shame he got so many people to open up who normally didn't

[@Thepakistaniaspie]

And was a show we all genuinely looked forward too!

[@jay-leevanderberg8174]

Why did it get canceled?

[@Blondie42]

@@jay-leevanderberg8174 I don't know, really. I looked it up, but didn't understand why the show was ended.

[@jay-leevanderberg8174]

@@Blondie42 very odd, I couldn’t find anything either. Thank you for the reply!

[@barbarahodgkinson2765]

Love Sir Ian, he is intelligent, witty and a brilliant sense if humour. I love hearing him talk hes so very entertaining.

[@bonnieroggensees6003]

I love sir ian. He seems like such a kind gentle soul but with a little bit of mischief! I'd love to just hang out with him and just talk about everything and anything I'm sure he would have a lot of good life advice.

[@DT-my3jo]

Man, I love Ian. He makes me understand fans that I would normally condemn for shouting "I loooove you!" to their fav celebraties out loud. haha

[@viosavvy]

Well that was the most charming/pleasant conversation ever.

[@leesilm.4432]

I still remember being a little kid, and watching THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL with my mom. She loved it, was one of her favourite movies when I was growing up. And when Lord of the Rings/X-Men came out, I was like, "That's Citizen Chovla!"

[@grandcarriage1]

He's so utterly lovely. We have one degree of separation (mutual good friend). I hope one day to meet him.

[@johnnyutah7003]

This is the best interview i've seen him in, love this actor, he'd be great to sit down and have a pint with

[@terryarrow702]

In the good old days (70’s) when my parents were together Ian was our neighbour in camberwell, London

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

Regardless of copyright laws, it annoys me when a KZbin clip cannot use the clip of the movie. Yes, I realize it's not the show's fault, but it seems... shortsighted of the movie companies to disallow the movie clips on KZbin. It's just more free advertising to them. Alan is such a dear, and Sir Ian, of course, what a delight!

[@lulospawn]

So much delightfulness in one show

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

The pat on the bottom at the beginning haha, 0:08.

[@pmbluemoon]

I absolutely LOVED Vicious, it's a wonderful sitcom and I bought every part of it! Thank you Sir Ian!

[@flangekiwi]

Sending Sir Ian hugs from Aotearoa New Zealand 🌻❤🌻

[@chimayai]

both of these men are absolutely wonderful people.

[@gm2543]

Omg the drink you only put a bit in then fill with lemonade omg hahahahhaha

[@mylittlecoco345]

Fabulous!!!!! thanks for posting!!

[@Me-fo1kk]

Mind you that Aavocat is only taken in shot glasses like Bailey's. You'll bloat up big time swigging that and riding the porcelain bus soon after.

[@zombiemistress52]

Ian, Patrick Stewart, Anthony Hopkins...I could listen to them speak All.Damn.Day!!!!!!🥰🥰

[@dkahl2803]

Usually it’s annoying when the clips for the movies are cut out on KZbin, but here it was a relief. :)

[@lizfuller400]

Love you Sir Ian, from being Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, to the recent panto of Mother Goose I saw at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield, marvellous. I am 76 and took part in the cheering, the boos, the line: "It's right behind you" and the marvellous songs!. You are a National Treasure.🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@JaimeMesChiens]

Can you imagine Sir Derek and Sir Ian as a couple? Oh my. 😍😍

[@roberthanlen6036]

That was far too short! I wanted them to go on chatting for at least another hour!

[@itsjemmabond]

Those chats are usually much longer in the studio, they just edit it in production.

[@roberthanlen6036]

@@itsjemmabond Gosh. Thanks. I had no idea.......

[@itsjemmabond]

@@roberthanlen6036 You should get tickets 🎟to sit in audiences. You'll be very surprised.

[@Tim_Shu]

Wish he'd do the show again, so good 🥰

[@Nikolai508]

Advocat is nice, but if you don't like the texture you can mix it with lemonade using about 80% lemonade 20% Advocat roughly for a "snowball". Really nice and easy to drink.

[@samr8603]

Ian McKellen and Michael Caine interviews are the best in the world. Need to get the two together.

[@talkfilm2686]

Exactly what I’ve been saying

[@paulwagner688]

When Sir Ian was talking about his earlier career, he missed Scarlet Pimpernel.

[@dennisdubin2126]

Where was the bit about "being gay in the 60s"? Did I blink and miss it???

[@Xevenna]

Start with minute 7:00 and it is just one two sentences.

[@theshark2005]

Sir Ian is just so charming , I truly enjoy every movie his been in and his such an amazing actor !

[@VideoSaySo]

Alan Carr is the greatest, most natural, funny, entertaining interview host in the history of television! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@peachesandpoets]

Love him so much

[@Hestorzg]

I agree, i realy hope he comes back ❤️

[@VideoSaySo]

@@Hestorzg I think he would be the best daytime talk host ever, too! I think we should all send him emails and make a petition to get him back on in a primetime hour!

[@PurplePinkRed]

Agreed! I do like Graham Norton, but Alan Carr is perfection!

[@georgeheslop8138]

you really need to get out more he really isn't amusing on any scale never mind genuinely funny!

[@chazeverett]

could you imagine Gandalf going to relieve himself on a tree an as he is peeing the tree looks down at him and goes STOP PEEING ON ME it is lord of the rings after all

[@LadyFromVulcan]

And I wonder why it should be in 3d?! ;))

[@Psiberzerker]

Or, "Thanks, mate."

[@rachelsirett8809]

Love these two fantastic actor and host

[@gleadhill79]

You're supposed to put lemonade with Advocate aren't you?! I always do, that's my Christmas snowball! Lol

[@wasabi.2839]

Alan Carr it's such a good host and interviewer, why did they cancel this show? wtf.

[@MarijkeBT]

Those big glasses of advocaat 😂 When I was young, my grandma and aunts sometimes had an advocaatje slagroom (advocaat with whipped cream), they ate it with a little (tea)spoon. I sometimes put a bit over my vanilla icecream, that combination works really good.

[@sweetiedahling8137]

That was my first thought as well! 😧 It reminds me of great memories with my great-grandmother. It’s a staple in every Dutch long-term care home 😄

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Advocaat over ice cream with frozen raspberries was my Xmas favourite.

[@anfearaerach]

My mum enjoys it with coffee or when it's Karneval in Köln, in a Berliner xD

[@Bonglecat]

We used to have it as a snowball. Advocaat lime cordial and lemonade, as a child this was heavy on the lemonade. (Note this is sprite style lemonade not the cloudy homemade stuff)

[@witwanggibon]

Hahaha we always had it with chocolate in Belgium because of course we did :D

[@JoelJoel321]

McKellen: I hope this will be the end of it. Amazon: Hold my beer.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

It's done for her.

[@pussycats456]

“The Obbit” 🤣

[@Subi_UK]

What a lovely interview :)

[@sirralton]

"Imagine the children" LOL

[@andyroo9381]

Did anyone else catch Sir Ian pat Alan Carr on the *ss when they first greeted each other? Put a smile on my face. You're never too old.

[@hardlines5472]

Imagine the fuss if Carr was a woman!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

Sir Ian is the best....

[@heene]

So nice!

[@daysofgrace2934]

We may not make many films but we have some of the best actors, acters & actresses...

[@carolynworthington8996]

Indeed you do.

[@jonnysupreme]

"We may not make many films" You heard of pinewood studios, London?

[@daysofgrace2934]

@@jonnysupreme They are all Hollywood films...

[@gaia7240]

The all world look up to british actors and actress

[@mrashtoast4330]

two lovely gay men, gay guys are so chill

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Not always. Some of us are proper cunts.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

🙆🏻‍♀️ Amaretto Disaronno! (In the 1990’s, I invented a lovely beverage, so I want to share it.) You will need: * A blender * Amaretto Disaronno * Mr. T’s Sweet & Sour Mixer * Club Soda * Maraschino Cherries * Ice Cubes Directions: Place your blender jar on the blender base. In the blender jar, pour: * 1 cup Amaretto Disaronno * 1 cup Sweet & Sour Mix * 1 cup Club Soda (Tweak the amounts to your taste) Add: * 6 Maraschino Cherries * 1T Maraschino Cherry liquid * 3 Ice Cubes Turn on blender and mix until you no longer hear the ice cubes being blended. Pour this gorgeous pink froth into a chilled glass….and enjoy!

[@Sagittarius-81]

Roger, is obsessed, with his prostate, too.

[@thomash2806]

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening is now recommended from 55 onwards or from 40 if a first-degree relation has been affected. I did my first last year at 48. Get screened! Where I live in France it cost me €12 at a lab. And wear your moustaches in Movember to raise awareness! Love to all!

[@NoudlePipW]

He's so damn sweeeeeeet!

[@tonytee5121]

Ian. I don't know what kind of wizardary you need to draw upon but please don't leave us! Please!

[@hannahwootton6491]

My friend is like ian love them both

[@Brinta3]

2:44 “And so were the fans.” I have never heard anyone saying it was a good idea to make it into three movies. Not when it was announced, and certainly not after the movies came out.

[@charless.sturdivant]

This is So good. 🍹😊

[@jrscandal23]

What an Institution! Sir Ian High Respect and Alan and is a Wonderful person met him personally.

[@vstm3950]

Is this show still on air? Just wondering, im not a britt

[@silenusut]

Inspirational segment on M’s prostrate cancer from 7:26

[@linrob1312]

We love Sir Ian here in NZ...he's lovely. He loves NZ too ..and he's worthy of a stamp!! 🥰

[@c0ldc0ne]

And a punami.

[@Jo-yp8wy]

Mum always said at school everyone knew he was gay but noone talked about it.

[@davidingram8943]

Splendid..............................

[@matsudaaa]

Nice title, only works from 6:45 to 7:15 though ...

[@gaskellr44]

Spot on, none informative con.

[@NoMereRanger73]

Thank you!

[@foucault8964]

Ian goosed him! That cheeky bastard!

[@andrewaway]

Such a lovely guy. I can't watch Vicious though. It is funny but so dark.

[@iamchriswick]

Why is this uploaded in such crappy quality? Thought this was an official YT Channel?

[@caterpillakilla]

Wish the title was correct though

[@Widmerpool99]

"It would be dreadful if Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit became a franchise." Er... yeah.

[@venomavenger8920]

Bring back the chatty man!!!

[@Tulia1911]

I enjoyed Vicious so much. I was very sorry when it ended.

[@derekmorrison4191]

Love them both❣️

[@janeevans1859]

He sounds like Richard Burton :-) theatre v films

[@dementednun1175]

He said that while my ma was reading take brake

[@Just-a-guy926]

Alan. Carr is a hoot😂

[@SiGr10614]

Oooh it's like custard 🤣🤣

[@blackeagle6268]

Waiting for him to offer a mojito?! 🤣

[@crystalyana9533]

That’s my old head!! ❤️🙏🏽

[@realtalunkarku]

ive watched the lotr trilogy countless times the hobbit 3 or 4

[@lisadavie5819]

Your supposed to have lemonade in advocate and its beautiful. x

[@judithfurmston3731]

Thins out the "custard" texture too!

[@NightmareCo666]

SNOWBALLS

[@morganfisherart]

Ooh no - I always have it straight, it's like nectar. I'd have finished his glass in two minutes flat! ;-)

[@sweetiedahling8137]

Or add whipped cream & eat it like a dessert! That’s the only way I’ve ever seen it served

[@morganfisherart]

@@sweetiedahling8137 ooh that sounds yummy!

[@br0wn3y3db01]

Is his pub still open in the UK?

[@onomuknub]

Whoa, Alan Carr's accent was so thick I thought the first two times he was saying the obit, as in obituary. I was very confused. He doesn't aspirate 'is hach's

[@barbarahourigan8462]

❤️❤️

[@Stsebastian8900]

He was the best part of the movie's.

[@Sagittarius-81]

Yeah! But, the carpenter?! He practically, strung him up!

[@khymaaren]

"Imagine the children."

[@lauraleecreations3217]

♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍

[@karrots47]

I did not know ian was gay

[@prizegotti]

If you go back to the original movies when Gandalf and Bilbo are smoking, a comment is made about it being "the finest weed in the shire".

[@franklinzhong]

National treasure!

[@wherefancytakesme]

"You never see anybody having a wash." WELL... Open up Fellowship Of The Ring and read chapter 5.

[@sandraspruill4831]

"Advocaat" is Dutch.

[@johnking5174]

When I watched this, I just had thoughts of Paul O'Grady - I think Sir Ian looked like a more posh version of Paul O'Grady.

[@tonyjones2308]

Good old Ian. Copping a little pat of Alan's bottom 😂

[@youtubeismytimemachine5917]

I caught that to and would've done the same😂

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

It's affection us queens partake in. I guess any genuine friendship.

[@irenebianchi5088]

I would love to sit down with Ian, Giudy and Maggie and just listen to them chatting

[@r0bw00d]

I'm unsure of what to make of Can't Tell being interviewed by Obviously.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Mmmm. Only sort of clever. Don't be too proud of yourself.

[@r0bw00d]

@@MarcosIsABaritone Presumptuous little thing, ain't'cha? What makes you think that I was trying to be clever or that I felt pride over my comment? Next time, gather information instead of assuming that the conclusion you've jumped to must be automatically right merely because you came up with it.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

@@r0bw00d Girl... at least be honest with yourself.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Omg. You can´t drink that stuff! Its just 4 topping on ice cream or Cake ... . lol

[@saladspinner3200]

Who says you can't drink it? It's an alcoholic beverage/dessert in the first place.

[@nataliejones3861]

Sir Ian and Alan 😘🥰😍 both iconic Legends 👑👑💖🥺😭😍👏👏👏

[@mrb8993]

*He doesn't talk about being gay in the 60's at all*

[@Alfofthyefax]

He does but it's very short. He said "We weren't called gay back then, we were called queer". Just that sentence is a whole story, but he then went on to say that it was illegal to be gay too.

[@ivanolsen7966]

that should have been twice as long