The Return to Neil McCarthy’s Grave - Catweazle, Doctor Who, Zulu - Fordingbridge Cemetery Hampshire

My return to Neil McCarthy’s Grave at Fordingbridge Cemetery, Hampshire.
I’ve come back to cover a few things I’ve missed out of my main video covering Neil McCarthy on my first visit. Make sure you check it out as it’s a more in-depth look at his life & death. I’ve also come back to clean up his headstone & to lay some flowers.
McCarthy's film credits include memorable roles as a Welsh soldier (Private, Thomas ) in Zulu (1964), as Sergeant Jock McPherson in Where Eagles Dare (1967) as the villain Calibos in Clash of the Titans (1981) and as a robber in Time Bandits (1981)
His television credits include: The Avengers, The Saint, Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, Great Expectations, Catweazle, Doctor Who (in the serials The Mind of Evil and The Power of Kroll), The Professionals, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, and Emmerdale Farm.
He died of motor neurone disease in Fordingbridge, Hampshire in 1985, aged 52.

[@robertgraves8843]

That was a nice thing to do, cleaning his headstone. I'm sure He won't mind. For one who died so young, He had an impressive CV. I read that He was rarely out of work and I can quite believe it! The mark of a good actor is to make every role and even every line, natural and credible and that, together with his presence, was what made Neil McCarthy memorable.

[@cdansmith9753]

My sister lives near Fordingbridge and I will visit the cemetery on my next visit. Ignore the key board warriors - if they don’t like what you do why don’t they just move on. I just found you recently and enjoyed the content - very good keep it up.

[@LALakersNornIron]

He was one of those actors that you remembered once you saw him. Very distinctive. I enjoyed his work. He played his roles well. My best recollection of him was Steptoe and Son Ride Again. He died far too young.

[@abigailrecktenwald4021]

Very respectful and a lovely gesture with the gorgeous fresh flowers. Just subscribed...

[@benjohnson3178]

What a lovely thing to do! I passed by the cemetery today but unfortunately didn't go in. Well done Sir!

[@rufusgazelle]

Thank you 😊

[@derekbell4173]

I think what you are doing is brilliant. Easy to say but just ignore the inevitable negative comments.

[@heatherstephens9295]

That is just brilliant! Thank you ❤️

[@tomberrisford3333]

Absolutely fantastic mate love your videos and they are amazing can't wait to see more videos like this 😬😬😬

[@stevemaynards.g.t]

Thank you rufus for both vids & returning to clean the head stone you're a good person 😎👍

[@rufusgazelle]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@andrewdavis9223]

Video excellent mate very enjoyable 😊

[@onlythepotatoarmy]

Thanks for the video, wonderful actor.

[@markfleming9073]

I grew up with many of these characters on tv all now gone I love watching old films seeing them as young after like sid James carry on actors alike last of the summer wine to I can honestly say I miss them actors from well known 80s films now in there seventies and eighties soon will be gone its part of life great job of you bring them back into our thoughts thank you for sharing

[@rufusgazelle]

Your welcome - thank you for watching. 👍🏼

[@patcardiff2563]

Thank you Rufus you have brought many memories back to me he was a first class Actor I think he did a film with Sid James wow memoriesxxx

[@faydavies8870]

Rufus your doing well considering you are actually fairly new to this and respectful too. I'm one of your subscribers from Australia 🙂

[@rufusgazelle]

Thank you so much, this mean a lot. I won’t be everyone’s cup of tea unfortunately & I do get things wrong from time to time. But that’s life I’m afraid. ♥️

[@petertimmins3793]

More haunted places sound good mate

[@jenniferholden9397]

As for the whinging warriors, what have they done to clean his grave up. Thank you. I’m sure Mr O’Neil is grateful.

[@jenniferholden9397]

Excellent idea, well done, excellent actor.

[@poc329]

Do your own thing. Ignore the nah sayers. Respect

[@cbcb102]

I think you did the correct thing, thank you

[@johnallan4826]

Great actor some mothers and professionals

[@brianbrian760]

He was in Sing bad and played the swamp monster who had his hand cut off I'm sure it was him

[@genwoolfe]

Can anyone remember a programme or film which had a recurring theme where someone (Neil?) chased a child while wearing gumboots & with a sinister laugh in a west country accent? I was about 10 years old when I saw it but can't remember what it was. I thought it was 'HR Puff-n-stuff' from 1970 or thereabouts (the child would have been Jack Wild if 'yes') but when I saw that recently there was no mention of Neil or a character acting as described. I'm just curious as i'm fairly sure it was Neil & was about the same time as when he appeared in Catweasel.

[@TheWacoKid1963]

His parents graves are on Find a Grave

[@shauncarter7140]

😊👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

Can you please track down Actor Nigel Green.

[@FredForeman28]

Do u have fb?

[@FredForeman28]

Hi mate do u have fb

[@FredForeman28]

Brilliant video. Keyboard warriors 🖕

[@davedase5622]

Catweazle that was great....