The Real Reason Lord Byron Became So Famous | The Adventures Of Lord Byron | Timeline

Rupert Everett follows in the footsteps of romantic poet Lord Byron, 200 years after he embarked on his infamous tour of Europe.
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[@julieblair7472]

People need to lighten up. This was exactly what I signed up for when I clicked this. It's a riot.

[@genefaye6795]

So true, it's a good thing Lord Byron is no longer alive these snowflakes in the comments would absolutely hate him. Rupert is a total riot

[@WolfRex4]

That guy the host is scary though 😮

[@DivaClariceWilliams]

Rupert is great fun narrating this.

[@RoofDoctorsJoanne]

You moron

[@margaretmcgill526]

I'm just at the beginning of the video and I did, as an English major, study Byron in university. Seeing those paintings of him, one is just struck dumb by the sheer beauty of the man. Stunning.

[@mariaschwartz447]

Effeminate

[@hablin1]

Rupert does this brilliantly , he also did Oscar Wild superbly 🥰👍

[@jamesdalian8774]

I find it really quite remarkable that both Byron and Rupe managed to complete their respective adventures without suffering a beat down. I'm pleased it worked out for them.

[@fainatselnik267]

With Byron, many yes later your idea got life implementation - he was killed in Greece after all.

[@longwlenguyen4214]

⁠@@fainatselnik267He didn’t killed in Greece he passed away due to malaria disease and he didn’t contribute much to Greece independence except financial and good at speeches, and fight with most of his greedy mercenaries guards.

[@gailmackinnon7328]

Byron's greatest achievement was his daughter, Ada, a mathematical genius who is also credited with writing the first computer program.

[@eddiesroom1868]

Interesting

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

that wasn’t his achievement.. she was the product of her mother he was a trash father

[@eddiesroom1868]

@@llegamosa300milsubscriptor5 ok?

[@ianyusupov8532]

She didn't write a computer program as computers didn't exist yet. Ada wrote an algorithm for Charles Babbage's analytic machine which was never made.

[@michaelhurley3171]

And his wife who wrote Frankenstein!

[@mariakelly5]

69 of Lord Byron's former lovers disliked this video.

[@gdhse3]

Four more came out of the woodwork, the count is up to 73 now. LOL

[@edennolani8171]

M gdhse3 105 now. Not super surprised 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@mateuszzielonka9007]

@@edennolani8171 Now it is 161!

[@martadavies995]

Rupert is just such gorgeous, elegant eye candy & that voice maids this biography of Byron so friggin' interesting. Thank you fine man!

[@Rafman316]

This documentary made me realise that the fame everyone chases these days is very temporary. No one will be talking about Kim Kardashian or Paris Hilton in 100 years; no one will have even heard of them. But in 500 years people will have heard of William Shakespeare and Lord Byron. What's the difference? True talent and real genius. If you want immortal fame, you need to do more than have a reality TV show and millions of Instagram followers.

[@kristiant96]

With social media anyone nowadays can become a celebrity and people take advantage of this and we are bombarded with new celebrities every year, not to mention that a lot of people are starting to have their niche now for me the kardashians are nothing much but glorified rich people the only celebrity from there is Kanye, a celebrity to me is a professional cs go player.

[@alonedownthere47]

idk, who can name 99 percent of those high society nobles in england in the 1800s? byron was a great poet but there were plenty of people back then who were "famous for being famous." apples and oranges

[@WyattRyeSway]

So true.

[@byronbyron8953]

Here here

[@Udontkno7]

I feel like people will be talking about them. They're too wealthy, and changed the face of modern media so much to not be talked about.

[@patriciapalmer1377]

I fell on the floor at Rupert at the Embassy cocktail party exquistely not regailing the 2 guests with his Byron, sherbet and sodomy anecdote. Meryl Streep couldn't react this painfully stilted more beautifully. Hilarious.!! Thank you for this unique and informative journey, I enjoyed it immensely. Pat

[@ColdasIcePrincezz]

To see all that trash in the gates of the castle made me feel sad.

[@aidanrosier47]

Gypsies, probably.

[@justintai8725]

Fabulous, scandalous documentary , thanks so much for taking the time to upload this amazing video.

[@donaldkhafre3639]

Poetry is a dangerous drug.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Just a sliver/Can make a girl quiver...

[@suzawilo]

It surely is a gateway into novels and other works of literature.

[@vemagon6670]

Ruppert wants to check if it is true what Byron said about Hispanic women, and he meets a High class call-girl in a restaurant Iin Portugal! ... What does a call-girl from Portugal have to do with the Hispanic women?. I don't see the connection.

[@russellhartwell5404]

,, ,, LIKE, ALL, THE, "OTHER''S," !!, ( HERE, - "2," !!, ), "SHE'S," - KEEP'IN, A, "BLACK," - BOOK, !!, WITH, "TELLY," #, !!, IT, "HAPPEND," - HERE, !!, ( TORONTO, !!, ), WITH, "DONNY," OSMOND, !!, "GRAND,," - WEST, !!,

[@dr.elizabethmartin7118]

WHO KNEW??? I skipped over Lord Byron in highschool - or maybe.......maybe my teachers skipped over Lord Byron. Fascinating history - WHO KNEW about Albania's passion for him? Cheers

[@elizabethh560]

One of the teachers I had the most in high school, who was really the senior English teacher, was obsessed with the romantics. He fangirled the whole week he set aside just for Byron.

[@scrubsrc4084]

Asking Albanians if they want communism back in Albania is like asking the germans if they want the nazis back.

[@WyattRyeSway]

Agreed

[@russellhartwell5404]

,, ,, "B A C K," !!, ,,?,,?,, ,, THEY, !!, "THOSE," - people, !!, ALL, WANT, - "2," - "L E A V E," !!, ( albaninia, !!, ), "SNEAK," - THREW, - THE, "CHUNNEL," !!, "&," LAND, - "UP," !!, IN, "CANADA 🇨🇦,"!!,"

[@carolwan7165]

so, the answer is yes?

[@aarengraves9962]

yes German wanted the Nazis, they got brainwashed

[@newincason1547]

What we love is Rupert’s excitement about Byron, his emotion and enthusiasm brings the poet alive for us. He brings him - his beauty, heroism, foibles - into our own spheres.

[@pattym307]

Thank you Rupert Everett for a delicious story of Lord Byron. A beautiful depiction. What an amazing adventure you had. Thanks again for sharing history.

[@plamenivanov92]

The current Ottoman Sultan juring Lord Byron's Grand tour was Mahmud II he destroyed the Jenisaies the Sultan's bodyguards.

[@epidamn_bc]

Ohhhh thanks for describing Albanian so lovely

[@jojodogface898]

While I don't care for Byron as a poet, I must admit, as a person, he was even worse

[@arianalushtaku4329]

why ? what did he do please ?

[@kbchaffin53]

I Googled Byron's psychiatric profile and it pulled up an article titled, "Lord Byron, Bipolar Genius." So, they think he was manic depressive, very creative, and a little crazy. Hence the wild mood swings.

[@sharonrussell7995]

Wow - Looking good Rupert!

[@doriangraye1971]

Good to see Rupert Everett looking as handsome as ever. I was scared he’d never look the same after that surgery years ago. I’ve had such a crush on him since Dance With A Stranger.

[@neohermitess420]

Rupert was the perfect choice to host this. I'd like to see Jude Law, too, as Byron.

[@karenishness1]

Surprsing they never mentioned his incestuous affair with his own sister. Could it be the nanny who taught him that? Could that explain his contempt for women?

[@rameyzamora1018]

They do mention incest at the very end of the video. There must be a second episode.

[@autumncortez6254]

That’s in Part Two

[@tracishea5053]

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[@aarengraves9962]

as a greek i am proud of Lord Byron

[@globalman]

Although Rupert can be quite entertaining I find him quite insufferable, arrogant and overbearing. He's definitely full of himself masking incredible insecurity and a good deal of self loathing. Quite a pity what has become of him. Or was he even young so cynical and somewhat bitter.

[@VAspeed3]

"Sherbert and sodomy" to the woman at the embassy party. --- she was not one bit amused or interested in discussing that topic.

[@Nerdicaful]

I look at parties like that as 'business' parties. You can have a good time, so long as your good times are work appropriate and that convo was NOT work appropriate.

[@oxycuntin2059]

HAAAA I KNOW RIGHT IT WAS AMAZING xD

[@mangot589]

Wow that’s pretty harsh his snarky comments on the Albanian native clothing.😒

[@mustafaaltindag6278]

BAYRON WAS VERY CHARISMATIC ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fivizzano]

2442 Calling the Queen "very well stacked..." amazing... but true... she was a superbly beautiful girl....

[@mustafaaltindag7475]

lord bayron was very CARISMATIC😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@troygaspard6732]

Rupert comments at the embassy party drop like a lead balloon. Clearly Rupert would not have made a good diplomat.

[@andreasobuaculla9511]

the second lady was a bit rather squirmy,pity hedidnt have the shower etchings with him!

[@pnwesty7174]

13:30 "2PAC 2008". He lives!

[@SnappedGinger]

Somewhat rude to the embassy guests. You could see disgust in their facial expressions.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Rupert can be a quite naughty boy in his own right, but I suspect that's what made him ideal for this documentary.

[@genefaye6795]

Yeah I loved it!

[@katharper655]

"Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know!" BYRON, of course, fits that description. MY CHOICE to fit those words: ROCKSTAR WARREN ZEVON . I MET him....was with him one evening... he was a Grand and Golden Renegade. To be with W.Z. was to know how Icarus felt when he flew too close to the Sun.

[@amelie1281]

Really good, it's like we are there and it's almost like we are meeting Byron. I have been shocked and I m French, well done! How would you feel being around Byron, watching this documentary ?? wonderful thank you.

[@AnimeAngel88]

So we ignore the fact that Lisbon is in Portugal, not Spain?

[@ariaalexandria3324]

Portugal was, for all intents and purposes, part of Spain for about 140 years. There would likely have been a lot of Spanish women there in Byron's time.

[@filipasales9291]

120 years And it ended in 1680 so more than 100 years before he was born....

[@joaoconchilha2231]

@@ariaalexandria3324 not right.

[@joaoconchilha2231]

@@filipasales9291 1580-1640.

[@joaoconchilha2231]

Simply ignorance.

[@dhruboahmed7602]

Yay, finally I'm the first to comment. Waiting for this moment for months. BTW, nice bathtub.

[@davis0730]

King Oberon is looking good

[@JonHue-r8h]

well done thanks for sharing

[@annada4661]

Those were horrible comments about the Albanian national costume! It’s appalling to hear them from the mouth of an artist globally renowned like Everett!

[@archeofutura_4606]

I would say that everything I’ve learned about lord Byron I’ve learned against my will, but I did click on this video so….

[@luresse]

LOL same. I guess I only have myself to blame..

[@fatcat1399]

Is just me or does the narrator sound like Jamie Lannister?

[@averno-averno]

Rupert is very funny! Adorable

[@MultiMrDmitry2]

Loved all of the info given but I think he goes a bit overboard sometimes

[@nhmooytis7058]

Lawrence Oliver McBeth about a guy who was called ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’?

[@erol2452]

I can't see Byron wearing an Adidas jacket if he were to be alive now.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

bravo ! well done.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

hoisted on his own petard !!!!

[@francescafiorillo9319]

he's quite rude. while trying on the albanian costume he said "couldn't have chosen a more stupid hat even if i tried"... really? is this the best you can do? I was hoping for something interesting, but this is just disappointing

[@sameehaeram7006]

He's trying to provide the viewers a glimpse of what Byron would actually have said.

[@lzad3764]

Sameeha Eram I doubt that very seriously. He was even painted in them, quite a pretty penny at that time, and probably his most famous portrait.

[@eugenkaranxha5053]

Ahh this reminds me of my life nothing in the world is better then a life full of adventures my journey is not over yet

[@deankruse2891]

find yourself some ottoman bath boys brotherrr

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Sherbet and sodomy.........that’s Byron all over....

[@pet.rature5027]

I feel bad for everyone else like oof. I know he’s doing it on purpose but imagine having to deal with him

[@waxeye6488]

Superb!

[@ybshadyii4375]

Great Documentary - The comparison between then and now was very entertaining.

[@larrydewitt6940]

anyone know what the title of the book he was reading out of about the bathhouse?

[@mortalclown3812]

If the prurient parts had wit - aye, this could've been a game changer.

[@pranavmanohaur391]

What's the name of the music that plays ahen they reach Albania?

[@pathonda3608]

Hriste boze

[@pranavmanohaur391]

@@pathonda3608 thanks a ton sir

[@joshuayuhasz]

Cemetery man..cool

[@conversacionesconmipadre]

Rupert's face is so strange after so many procedures, specially his eyes, they are horrible

[@Green_Roc]

The farther I watch this video, the more I feel a kinship with Byron's kind of mind (socially awkward, needing to prove myself, mood swings). Posting my comment at the point at the painting, "this is natural" I dont think he was lying. My natural face seems like a scowl to some people.

[@tomsmith4542]

19 Aπριλη 2024, σαν σημερα συμπληρώνονται ακριβως 200 χρονια απο το θανατο του Λορδου Βυρωνα στο Μεσολόγγι. Ο Βύρωνας εδωσε τη ζωη του για την Ελλαδα, και το ονομα του στη γειτονια του Βυρωνα, στην Αθήνα. Ο Λόρδος Βύρωνας ειναι ο καλύτερος αγγλος ποιητης του 19ου αιώνα.

[@ellenmuseum]

RUPERT ROCKS

[@Nonameforyoudangit]

To be clear, the Versace are *not* Italian royalty ;)

[@mortalclown3812]

No kidding. Waste of a good bio.

[@pepperco100]

He had the morals of an alley-cat.

[@bricaf]

27:11 Enemies & loyal friends, those words are eternal.

[@CiceroLounge]

Rupert Everett is a major act. He's a lovely guy

[@mms21-]

Gold!!!

[@millerchao-minghuang2658]

So well-produced video….

[@Kellystella97]

this series is perfect for a drinking game :p

[@harleyquinn5774]

Lord Byron sounds like a sociopath. :/

[@davidc3839]

He was an unpleasant git because of his disdain and mistreatment of people, especially women - he was very good at spending other peoples money.

[@kitridulac2739]

God this guy is sleezy...and honestly where does a modern call girl fit into a documentary about Byron

[@taradrolma2774]

Agreed. It turned me off immediately. Stopped watching what I thought was going to be a good show.

[@phantomkate6]

Hahahahaha "I just wanted to watch a wholesome documentary...about Lord Byron."

[@mercyjinn]

I know right? Love this documentary.

[@tracishea5053]

Complaining about the Lord Byron documentary being sleazy is like complaining that the ocean is wet. It's frickin hilarious.

[@jaymeehoffstar2621]

She stays in the kitchen n makes the sandwiches

[@liveseldiesel2628]

i am a turk i lovo byron

[@robertalexander5888]

As you are a Turk, I am sure he would love you too!

[@eduardoramirezjr4403]

Sorry granny, sorry mum....🤫

[@dafuqmr13]

*tried to follow Byron's life* *dressed like a Slav in a tracksuit*

[@WyattRyeSway]

Nothing wrong with a Slav in a tracksuit. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NMP0102]

Those Portraits of Byron remind me so much of a Young Robert Downey Jr.

[@keelyleilani1326]

Really? I actually think he looked more like the old Hollywood actor Robert Taylor.

[@annalise7320]

@13:30 '2PAC 2008' respect

[@SmokeFlame1]

I started to watch this documentary to learn a little more about Byron, all I learned is that Everett wants to portray himself as an A-hole. After 11 minutes I'm gone.

[@filipasales9291]

Same here !

[@louiekiwi]

I'm ashamed to say I watched half.

[@mangot589]

I’m getting there

[@aidanrosier47]

You definitely wouldn't care for Byron then lmao

[@kurisensei]

Lol such puritan prudes

[@pranavmanohaur391]

What do 'Byron and his cambridge friend hid the stews of Lisbon' and 'the loosh city of Lisbon' mean? Can't find it anywhere on the internet.

[@AmmyBelle]

"luxe" it means opulent or rich

[@pranavmanohaur391]

@@AmmyBelle thank you

[@pranavmanohaur391]

@@AmmyBelle thank you

[@MsNahualita]

Where is part 2? I’d love to see it!

[@tracishea5053]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZPRlqelZtitfNE

[@heatherleigh696]

MsNahualita It’s available now! 🙂

[@heatherleigh696]

I love Rupert Everett! He’s witty, and is NOT politically correct! It’s refreshing.

[@PanzerMafia]

So many men before have had this kind of experiences. I cannot tell what makes Byron better or - other word - worth of a whole documentary (even for 2 parts)...

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

It glosses over the most extraordinary parts of his life, but as it's supposed to be a travel show that may be what they were going for.

[@fainatselnik267]

It’s hilarious and yet of merit. Everett is a parody and parodying.

[@Ups_downs_life_funny]

38:11 wtf ?? It's monastery.

[@Green_Phos]

lol why does this open with him in a bath and a picture of Byron by his feet? #wut?

[@nopenopenope678]

28:23 you can tell she doesn't drink à l'anglaise. lol

[@michealkelly9441]

Byron etched his named in a pillar in the Parthenon, really missed an opportunity here ha

[@amberinthebox4462]

He's just a bisexual dude who was a drag king. That's what he was. A writer poet and artist of his own kind. But that's what he was. THANK GOD HE HAD ONE GOOD DIRTY JOKE FOR THE PARTY. But u can tell the people he told it too just...seemed a bit prudish. But that could have been editing

[@emelle_1953]

there is something definitely icky about this dude...especially when he giggles when he is awkwardly acting "naughty".

[@LietKynes13]

wasn't ali pasha actually staying in his capital city of Ioannina? How is this Ali Pasha's castle? He had many castles....

[@euronbuci3664]

there is a castle called Ali Pasha in Saranda ( Kisha e madhe )

[@stardresser1]

Rupert Everett in the tub, I AM INNN!

[@lauraveapi3840]

Hahahaha talking to the ambassador about sodomy ❤ always loved Rupert: he can be classy and crass at the same time ❤

[@chavamara]

Part 2?

[@tracishea5053]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZPRlqelZtitfNE

[@gawaineross4656]

I wish someone else had done this documentary. This guy splashes himself all over the place.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Ha, ha.... this is so amusing!

[@violetwildflower]

This is a great documentary. Thank you :)

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

The call girl is like Tina Fey!

[@maribellelebre6809]

Lisbon is not in Spain.

[@plamenivanov92]

Ali Pasha or Tepedelenli Ali Pasha he was almost the de-facto ruler of Albania

[@charlesvanderhoog7056]

The presenter, Rupert Everett, must be bisexual or homosexual himself, he puts just a bit too much stress on the homosexual side of Byron. We must realise that until the 1980's, homosexuality was forbidden. People were jailed. Byron's bisexuality, or perhaps hidden homosexuality of which the University of Cambridge seems to have been a venue for decades, must have been very scandalous indeed.

[@allenraysmith6885]

Rupert is a great story teller. And very hot!