The Strangest Village In Britain. (Best documentary ever) (2005)

- This was aired on Swedish television Swedis subtitles -
Amazing and heartwarming documentary about the special residents in the little village Botton within the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England.
Botton was founded in 1955 on the initiative of the Camphill community in Scotland and initial direction of Peter Roth. It was the first organisation of its kind within the anthroposophical social therapeutic work specifically for people with disability after they reached adulthood.

[@ambassadorofearth9618]

Who's from England and watching this in 2021 and never heard of the place!?

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Never heard of it either, I thought it was like a Harry Enfield joke, most probably more sane than us in these COVID times

[@ambassadorofearth9618]

@@lesleyhubble2976 you know that! I'll bet, we've all been through a lot. Where all nearly at breaking point.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@ambassadorofearth9618 yes times are not good, lack of wanting to do anything, I’m lucky I still have work. This documentary is a real eye opener

[@nikkioshea4139]

Ive never heard of this before, i think its a great idea. Especially in todays society which can be lonely and dangerous for those without disabilities let alone those with disabilities.

[@tamarafeliz]

Never knew it existed

[@amaya6948]

This is not strange, this is human, this is love, this is beautiful

[@shanellekay8263]

I couldn't have put it any better myself

[@Green_been6529]

Bruh

[@carlstanton2550]

"I slipped on one knee, I'm still alive though" "John, did you slip?" "no not really" What a legend 😂 he knew that would earn him a hug and a kiss from Katie

[@grizcuz]

I just hope that one day Katie realised that John was the best person around to stop her from slipping [broad shoulders, well built, low centre of gravity] and said yes to his proposal. And they went on to have a happy, slip free, marriage. Everyone deserves some happiness and companionship [unless they're an abusive POS that harms their partner] regardless of their situation.

[@robertburgess11]

Did you hear him shortly after that asking her to be his wife

[@adrianmccallin3850]

"No not really" was ace!

[@benji18111]

Hahaha if only the world was full of characters like this it would be a better place.

[@gangstar8652]

But not her hand in marriage sadly.

[@G4rr3tt]

Text at the end: "After three months on his own, Barry is doing much better. He has begun to socialize with others and create a new life outside Botton".

[@kristiejones7420]

Thank you for translating the good news 😇

[@charlie2ism]

Must look out for him next time I go to Whitby.

[@tamrinto]

He just needed time to settle in.

[@gutz323]

Thanks! I wondered if it said Barry had returned to botton or Barry is doing well outside botten. The word Barry and botton where the only two words I recognised.

[@ellee5902]

Thanks for the translation. Much appreciated 🙏

[@bessiemann7468]

This place is nice for people to live.Nobody wants to live in a home and just be treated like nothing.God bless these people

[@janiznick]

these people you think are doing this because of good Christian values lol. The house and land are giving to them from the government, they also get a cash fee for everyone they put up, they get free food and free labor from these poor handicapped People. Religious people are delusional and not to be trusted. Wolves in sheep's clothing.

[@donnajk4423]

@@janiznick please try not to be cynical. I know it's hard in a cruel world. And I too fall into it too when I see good deeds. What u say maybe true concerning some of it, but doesn't mean its for gain or bad intentions. basically the world has some caring good people in it , whether they are Christians or not take care 🙂

[@thespamdance311]

@@janiznick Still, they're probably not as nasty as you sound.

[@masonslesser1482]

@@thespamdance311 GET OUTTT!

[@RationalAxis]

Poor Barry, it's sad that he's so concerned about his appearance. He's perfectly normal looking and he has a wonderful voice and is very well spoken.

[@gangstar8652]

Yh, he obviously has severe problems though.

[@waynecrothers9441]

Yes, I do hope he's doing OK, I didn't think he'd fair too well living alone, I liked when the lady asked what he's making for tea, oh just something plain n simple like a sandwich, then him going into the fact he needed a gas lighter to light the electric cooker hob, poor man probably existing on sandwiches... Wonder is there any updates on his progress, god bless him he didn't ask to be born with mental health issues.....

[@gutz323]

@@waynecrothers9441 let's just hope he's got good understanding neighbours who can point him in the right direction if he ever gets stuck or needs something. I'd like to think most people would, but some people can be cold and maybe not want anything to do with 'the mad fella next door' because of the stigma, and then there is others who could be evil enough to take advantage, because you can get alsorts living in bedsit land (good and bad).

[@adrianmccallin3850]

@@gutz323 I think Whitby is goth capital - I reckon they're a caring bunch behind the upside down smiles and will see him alright

[@smazogzsmazlabs3436]

Yes, I hope he is living the live he wants and has a good support group around him. What a story, the Guiness Book of Records should be proud to have such an account, I take my hat off to you Barry, hope you are well, Sir. :)

[@wanderinggiant6324]

My Uncle spent around 41 happy years here, moved to the village at 45 (he`s not in the Documentry as he was mainly on the farming side, and wasnt one for words) its was fantastic for him & far better than being stuck in an inner city. Cant speak highly enough of the place or its staff.

[@tawnywitch]

I have a 32 year old son with Down syndrome and did think about this place for him but we enjoy his company so much and he's so happy we didn't go any further, love this documentary.

[@carolinemcgreal2382]

Home is always best, I pray you are all doing well.

[@Algrenion]

while there's no shame in seeking help, there is virtue in commitment. I bet you're a wonderful mum, Sue, and I bet you've raised a wonderful lad x

[@halcyon289]

I have a 62 year old cousin with Down syndrome. Without doubt she is the most loved member of my very large family. Jackie is so loving and absolutely hilarious. Just thinking about her makes me smile.

[@Natashahoneypot]

I had a friend with down syndrome. She would have hated it here. She is not to be hidden away with people just because they have the similar traits. She wanted to be in the real world with her family and she fell in love with a handsome American who was friends. I disagree with this village scheme.

[@joebloggs4925]

why don't you give them back to their family?

[@charlie2ism]

I live just an hour away from Botton and since the 1980s have visited several times on their annual open days, which have always been held on the first Sunday in July. Highlights for me were learning about their biodynamic growing practice, a beautiful piano recital from a Ukrainian pianist, traditional afternoon tea in the garden of one of the farmhouses, a delicious lunch at the café, and, best of all, a display of Eurythmics dancing. I always wanted to stay, it's such a beautiful place. I hope the open days continue but see there are ways to connect with Botton and to support the Camphill Trust online. Thanks so much for the documentary!

[@stefwell4774]

I live in Middlesbrough and we used to go to the open days too! My mam used to play in the band they hired!

[@charlie2ism]

@@stefwell4774 I hope they'll be able to continue the open days! Nice that your mam was involved like that.

[@pat5star]

I like the guy who seems infatuated with announcing the time regularly and even celebrates the passing of the (Friday) morning... right at noon... by running around shaking everyone’s hand as if they accomplished something together! Reminds me of another guy I sort of knew from my early years in trucking. He lived alone just outside of a medium size city and had himself a fairly powerful cb radio base station. About every 15 minutes he’d call out his cb handle and then announce the time, as if it was his lone responsibility! He would never carry on any conversations or offer anything else like weather reports or directions, just the time! Didn’t matter what time of day or night... as I got near that city I’d always hear him faithfully, and usually thanklessly, giving everyone on channel 19 an unprompted time check!

[@karistone1297]

Patrick, what a wonderful story! I wish we had more communities like this. Freed from the constraints of the social pressure to behave a certain way, they are free to express themselves. Bless them.

[@Lyricidal0X]

SOMEBODY THANK HIM 😭😭😭

[@Aengus42]

@@Lyricidal0X I thought exactly the same Kelly! Just a quick "Cheers mate!" never hurt anyone...

[@Aengus42]

@Mike Cheers mate! But wrong time zone for me. It's quarter past eight!

[@Minnastina]

Mayb it was him?!? Lol!

[@lee-ann1589]

Barry is highly intelligent. Just odd. I hope he stays in the village. The outside world would be too cruel for such a beautiful spirit.

[@dawnbreak3299]

The text at the end is that he is on his own and doing better then he was at first after months on his own he began to socialize.

[@Nunos645cgh]

Whitby's a lovely place to settle in.

[@MariaMaria-wv1sy]

@@pentatonicpaddy is Paddy Parrington bat shit crazy not intelligent but only articulate to a degree? Is that person bat shit crazy and not Intelligent to any degree, was he odd?

[@MariaMaria-wv1sy]

Who was Jimmy Savile, was he highly Intelligent or just to a degree? Who was he, who was 'Jimmy Savile'?

[@gutz323]

@@Nunos645cgh whitby was the place of my first holiday because we had family ties in Yorkshire, that was nearly 40 years ago, I remember flying a kite with my dad near a cliff at the beach.

[@waynecrothers9441]

"do you know where you are Barry" "yea I do, it's door number 6,i can always tell by this shade of light" Bless his heart

[@monicasahasrabudhe4443]

"Derek and John's dialogue is like a private ritual born of a long friendship". ❤❤❤

[@pink_alligator]

I loved that one ❣ truly heart warming

[@Sara-ww2gy]

Pink Alligator It really is 😊

[@fefeeffefeff8237]

*click click*

[@TodayFreedom]

“Did you really slip?” “Nah, not really”. Love it.

[@Bje2991]

i laughed hard

[@ladyalibat6564]

That moment was literally the best thing that's happened all day. 💜

[@Ih8ketchup]

My favourite part 🤣👍 he's so clever

[@vickyprod10]

I laughed hard too

[@Ashly178]

I think he was in it for all the comforting kisses!

[@lorimangold2890]

Anyone would need an EXTREME amount of Patience to live there, OMG!!! My Hat is Off to the Saints who Help out

[@qiuya92]

I lived in Botton for one year as a young coworker from 2012-2013. I don’t think I am a very patient person haha! It’s not that extreme as this video showed.

[@MrTipperX]

Why need for patience?

[@robertburgess11]

I don’t get why any “normal” person would need patience, I didn’t see anything that would test my patience remotely like those considered “normal” folk

[@Bebedollie]

It would be a privilege and a blessing to work there. You could learn a lot❤

[@MERLINnecrofan]

Anyone saying they wouldn't get impatient haven't worked in mental health. I'd you think treating them specially is right your the problem. Worked in a mental health ward and was never more impatient than I was then. You could sit there with a guy for 5 hours trying to convince him to wear pants . I bet 5 minutes dealing with Anthony and you'd wanna lose it. The job is full of shit like that the way you deal with it is the issue. You gotta be ready to be impatient with these people the trick is not getting angry at then for it.

[@dennycraig8483]

My sister would have loved this place. I wish she had the chance. RIP. Little sister 💕..

[@fefeeffefeff8237]

RIP fk the tories and right wing people for not giving 2 shits about healthcare for the disabled

[@kpzcbttp]

I just love the way the children interact, they do not judge. It is beautiful.

[@samuelcastle3873]

So true. The innocence of a child. We can all learn something from all of them.

[@fefeeffefeff8237]

prior to prejudice, from racism, classism, abilism. they are pure unlike most of mankind

[@stacyleydowson896]

Im in the UK and had no idea this place even existed. I'm very grateful to have come across this video albeit a little put off by the title 😒 This isn't the strangest village in Britain by any means and the residents there only come across as strange to the people that think 'inside' the box🙃 strangeness is a perception 🤷🏼‍♀️ What an amazing place 🙌💗 It's on my places to visit list 😀

[@lornaharkin2126]

@@kaelightupthedark you fool

[@kaelightupthedark]

@@lornaharkin2126 you fool

[@bertiesaurus]

Strange is perception and many people view irregular behaviour therefor as strange. It’s not an insult. Don’t be so sensitive on behalf of something that doesn’t necessarily concern you

[@Green_been6529]

They are a bit strange

[@gangstar8652]

The guy with the pipe smoking is a frigging legend.

[@debbiebirrell4128]

We think we have problems and then you see those ladies and gentlemen living on botton and they all just get on with their lives they all seem happy and quite content and this is a brilliant documentary well worth watching I would like to thank all the staff and residents for allowing us to watch them getting on with their lives

[@jeezuschryst]

I can't imagine the patience it requires living in this community. Huge respect to those that do.

[@karistone1297]

I love Barry! What an entertaining guy. He has such an imagination. I love the way he views the world.

[@mwbright]

We had a place like that in California during the 60's. It was called Camarillo, and it had restaurants and movie theaters, and it was home to over ten thousand people with mental disabilities, schizophrenia, various psychosis, and IT WORKED. It was like this place, and people had dignity. Now they live on the streets, and eat out of dumpsters, and the only psychiatric treatment they receive is the county jail. It cost half a billion dollars a year, but they were our people, our sons and daughters, our friends, our parents, and Ronald Reagan closed it. He thought the money would be better spent on tax breaks for billionaires.

[@kaelightupthedark]

It's because they look at them like they "don't deserve to live if they don't work or pay tax" that's why they won't help em.

[@mwbright]

@@kaelightupthedark It's horrible. And taking care of them is one of the more important reasons a nation has for even existing.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Unfortunately that seems to have been global. They closed the asylums when l lived in ltaly and l saw them end up on the streets. When l came back to Aotearoa they'd done it here too. Pretty sure it's happened in Australia too..

[@tedfash1332]

Sooner or later people will realise open borders were a mistakes

[@tahenare8746]

That is so sad

[@mm2324]

John was so sweet how he was comforting Katie. Saying "I got you" "you are doing well" Such a sweetheart. But calling it a social experiment sounds horrible.

[@garyhind1405]

You can tell Barry is or was an well educated man, be interesting to have a documentary on him alone and help him find his family and find out what his story is

[@waynejfoster9860]

I'm going to try & do just that. Will keep you posted

[@CJRSBK]

I believe Barry was just dumped into this environment by his family...hope he's doing well

[@roryteal5940]

I'm obsessed a bit with Barry. I like him.

[@jimwu9121]

Did Barry find out anything about his father and family??

[@joantjef]

Barry is the man!!! :-)

[@SuperMikki77]

Me too. I love the way he articulates his sentences.

[@joybarker7906]

He is so wonderfully articulate and quite the deep thinker! I loved his special walk and his response when asked about it, "It's the new fashion!" I'd love to spend a day with him!

[@traceychalkley9946]

Love Owen's interviews "Have you ever had a quiff?" "Do you like tornadoes?, Do you like volcanoes?" To bearded man "Hi Agnes, how are you today Agnes?" 😁

[@karistone1297]

An amazing documentary! Breaks down so much prejudice about people with disabilites. I love the sense of family and caring within the community...how sad there are not more communities like this.❤

[@lindiwekhoza765]

I'm from South Africa i use to work as a co-worker in the camphill it was very lovely to work with the villagers

[@patrickrose1221]

Why aren't there more places like this ? Wonderful caring people .

[@adorothyinkansas4392]

Because the people and families who live and work here are very special and rare souls!

[@gangstar8652]

Landrover.

[@YusuphYT]

Because it usually doesn’t work. Only working because the people there work together, this is a small amount of disabled folk with a small amount of honourable “Christians”. Can’t make the rest of the population get along like they do.

[@heuvelke1065]

Oh you bet its not always like this. The best parts are shown

[@simplelife88393]

Quite a few.. liverpool, birmingham

[@ann-sylvianalule305]

I could listen to Barry all day - he is a delight ❤

[@toughbikkies3699]

The common denominator seems to be that the majority just need a moment... A moment to absorb a question, directions, emotions etc. It's a great lesson.

[@lokevoice]

I love the guy who just went around shaking everybody’s hands because it was 12 o clock

[@ianmangham4570]

Lol

[@corz758]

He's a legend 🤣

[@heatherzoya5186]

One of the most fascinating highly entertaining and confusing things I have ever watched it was fantastic

[@heuvelke1065]

Then read the subtitles. It will make it much more confusing!

[@gangstar8652]

@@heuvelke1065 It’s Dutch isn’t it? But Yh I’ve watched this 27 times I reckon by now, never gets boring.

[@ReReSpence97]

This is not strange, I absolutely love this, they are all such lovely people!

[@barrycollins795]

15;13 “did you slip?, no not really” hahaha John lying to get out of having to take her

[@rosamannen]

Just brilliant

[@waynecrothers9441]

Poor guys arm probably black n blue with her clenching it, nevermind his earache..... He wasn't a bit slow bless him 😉

[@waynecrothers9441]

She hugged him and he mutters "will you be my wife" then they shake hands 😁

[@karistone1297]

Loved that too. Poor John!

[@cosmicbaggy]

100% he was having one more pint down the pub and couldn't be arsed going back to the missus. We've all been there...

[@francinefletcher8939]

Oh my god..i actually worked with Barry's twin. I was a sad story that both twins ended up the same. I wont name his brother but he lived in a nursing home in north london. He even has pictures of Barry in his room

[@joybarker7906]

Francine that is amazing, but I wonder why they separated. Do you think it was by choice or circumstance? Barry seemed quite lonely for his relatives, what a shame the brother couldn't join him there...

[@kinky8514]

Hopefully it wasn’t an issue similar to the twin girls a few decades back who became so intertwined with each other they almost destroyed themselves as well as sat a few places on fire. I believe they always said one of them needs to die so the other can live. They were both committed to mental health facility for their crimes. When one of them did die however, the other miraculously made a complete mental 180, and was able to be discharged back into society and lived a productive life afterwards. It could’ve been foile a duex (shared madness), or a case where certain disorders are genetic. For many, separation, though sad, can actually be beneficial. In other scenarios, it could’ve been logistics (room at one facility for one person but not two at that time), different severity levels requiring different environments, or maybe his twin does better somewhere with even more structure, while Barry likes a bit more independence.

[@disaffectednarcmagnet2305]

@@kinky8514🤔 that's an impressive amount of insight 👏

[@dilshanaoki7493]

@@kinky8514 Is there a documentary to watch about those twins you said?

[@TauricornA]

Do you think barry's alive still

[@bevgreen4800]

Yes I googled it and it’s a community for people with learning difficulties , fantastic idea !

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

God bless everyone helping challenged people live normal lives The sacrifice, effort and patience on show here is _beautiful_

[@hugoagogo4324]

I'd love to be around these guys I bet it's loads happier than living with boring people you guys are the best !!!!

[@robg71]

When you listen to Karl Pilkington talk about his upbringing, and the streets he lived on in Manchester, this is like the film version of it :)

[@mathiuseden9605]

XD oh my god

[@jayjayvee4394]

This is one of Karl’s favourite documentaries

[@TheDeankelly]

I think that he grew up in Salford.

[@robg71]

@@TheDeankelly Same Horse different Jockey :)

[@SamuelBlack84]

I first heard about this documentary from the XFM show

[@aminoto-3]

Barry.”it’s the best story you’ll have ever heard, it’s in the Guinness book of records, right at the top” How did you escape? Barry. “I don’t know”...... 🤣

[@annieward2715]

I want to know why Barry went to prison 😉... Seriously though I loved his tall tales, so quirky.

[@Olhamo]

honestly, I got the impression he might have been just literally plucked out of the place and into another timeline by a fifth dimensional wrinkle in time-space. The way he was speaking. As if he did know, just couldn’t articulate it. because we don’t actually have language for such things. He did say it was out of the blue. On the other hand, he said he “wasn’t there” for the actual escape, ( left his body during it? ) which again leads me back to the wrinkle...theory. I found this documentary strangely comforting. Authentic.

[@jeezuschryst]

ahahaha I was about to leave this exact comment but thought I'd better check for one first.. he's hilarious

[@Madmax-iy8fi]

Not a lot of work gets done in the Wood work shop

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

LoL, That's ok it seems. Absolutely No Pressure !

[@manaburden2909]

Oh ffs don't mention wood around here....well not in front of the 2 gay boys anyway😀

[@gangstar8652]

I'm a joiner, I'd soon whip them into line, have them making staircases in no time.

[@gangstar8652]

Laguna A Made your month did it? Well it made mine seeing as you want to work on my wood so much!!!! Novel I'm sure.

[@gangstar8652]

Laguna A Haha well what would you like my username to be, something carpentry related? Bandsaw legend? I have a hammer and imma gunna use it? Splintered Batty? Come on woman? My names actually Marc Yes, I am a master craftsman with 30 yrs worth of woodworking experience. I can make you a sash window, set of stairs or I can make a model cottage. Whatever I am an acknowledged word working genius!!!! Listen it's been a long time since I've had my wood wittled trust me send Definetly open to offers.

[@peacelilly75]

My daughter attended Botton school from 2015 to 2019. She loved village school life Its a marvelous place with amazing people.

[@janstaz]

I worked with people with learning difficulties for over 20 years. Loved my job. Never heard of this place. It's amazing. Should be more like it.

[@conor504]

All the hate for Pamela totally unnecessary. I love her, what a character. She's got issues and the carers should take a stronger approach but I can't help but have a soft spot for her.

[@joybarker7906]

As long as you didn't slack off in her workshop, you'd get along right as rain! 😉

[@conor504]

@@joybarker7906 or put the kettle on yourself 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@maxolcat1281]

Absolutely, shes a character.

[@louisemagill8295]

I love grumpy people like Pamela x

[@Froggie757froggiefroggiefroggi]

totally agree,she needs more support around her control issues.

[@synful1969]

This place is amazing, I have worked with severely developmentally disabled, it can be a rewarding job. The people I worked with could not live alone at all, but there were group homes for higher functioning. I loved this documentary.

[@gangstar8652]

The reason no Brit here has heard of the place is because that's how the mentally disabled are treated in every country from what I can see. They shouldn't be called The Villagers. They should be called The Unmentioned. Still it's a fantastic idea and the right thing to do. Community based living, at least they're all on the same level and looked after. No one taking the piss out of them or taking advantage. You'd need the patience of a saint and all the props go to the staff. Where would they be without this support? I think it's fascinating to watch.

[@gangstar8652]

Al Gorithm Ah I see. That's why they only allow TV crews in every few years, instead of just refusing access. Got it now, thanks.

[@myaccount2914]

Or it is because this place would be a target for certain individuals looking to take advantage of people like this? Maybe it is because this place is not an entertainment attraction? Why would there be any need whatsoever to advertise this place to the point that the average British person knows it exists? Seriously.. some people do not use the brains to think a little before spewing their sillyness.

[@gangstar8652]

@@myaccount2914 Your not talking to me armrest you?

[@Davey-Boyd]

I am Brit. I have heard of this place, I have even stayed there a few days. You are right though.

[@patrickrose1221]

All of you lovely people leaving wonderful comments , you really are a tonic . God bless you all x : ) you give me hope

[@makslargu5799]

“You’ve never heard a better story than this, I escaped from Winson Green Prison!” “How did you escape?” “I don’t know, it happened automatically”

[@leesaunders1930]

that part had me in stitches hahaha 😂 Barry is a legend. I sure hope he is ok in these times.

[@djl6592]

Pam is spoken to in sing song voices. She needs a firmer speaking too tbh. Bullying is not acceptable.

[@jillspangler5139]

djl Yes you are right. Pamela is a bully. She seems to get away with it too. She should be reassigned to a position serving others. She needs to be taken in hand. She is tramping on the rights of others.

[@leahanderson1576]

Such a fuss about a few dishes!

[@David-cm4ok]

Bloody hell people, she's not playing with a full deck.

[@taglaterritruthtella9818]

So what do u call what the guys doin to her? He hit her n shoved her! He knew it aswell he was in the wrong Not her!

[@scottmckenzie4635]

These people are no worse than most of my coworkers 😂

[@maryprince6011]

Scott, this made me laugh out. How true.

[@Sara-ww2gy]

Seriously..so much drama smh

[@kateholland4102]

😂

[@daisysdemons1192]

Pamela is scary, a force to be reckoned with! This is one of the most entertaining doc's I've ever watched, what a brilliant place!💙

[@tomsharpe2251]

She seems like a right domineering bitch

[@adrianmccallin3850]

There are so many absolute gems in this. John's "No, not really!" is up there. The documentary maker knew! We all knew! I wonder if her and the cameraman laughed after that as well. The two lads talking about the doors opening and "Your majesty! Doors close. Psssshhhht! click click!" - I could have watched much more of them. Fascinating friendship. But Barry pips it - what a star! Am so glad he's making it in Whitby. From his elegant tapestry of poetic musings to setting fashion styles in walking; the guy's a star. "IT's a story, the best you've ever heard, the best anyone has ever heard; you wouldn't believe it. It'd be in the Guinness Book of Records, the story of how I escaped from Winson Green prison..." "What is it?" "I don't know - just happened!" The characters are so endearing and had me in stitches. I suppose if you don't have family to look after you, or can't look after you, this is a much better alternative to sheltered housing. There should be many, many more of these villages. They say you can judge a country by how they treat their prisoners; the same can be said about how we treat our vulnerable

[@bethlarkin5651]

There should be more places like this. I've never heard of anywhere. I think its genius. Xx

[@Frank75288]

There's a place in America like this called , Portland

[@minoublome8205]

There are more places like this I know there is one in Germany it’s a village just like this there sure will be more.

[@Solutions3000]

According to several websites, Botton was laid out by its founder, an Austrian refugee who created the community's prototype in Scotland in 1939, based on the be-nice-to-each-other-we're-all-equal principles of philosopher Rudolf Steiner. There're, per what I read, 120 Camphill communities across the world, and Botton is seen as their flagship, with a total population of 280 people who live, work, eat, and sleep as families.

[@JessiCat1980]

Okay, those two guys sitting at the table carrying on the[ hard to understand ] conversation are adorable!!! This is the second time I've watched this documentary - Love it!

[@amydouglas6576]

I seem to be stuck with some Danish looking? subtitles...cant get rid, but weirdly/happily they seem to fit with the ongoing unusual conversation of the 2 men at the table...I am really enjoying the documentary, and think this idea is much better than "care in the community" which is a joke.

[@JessiCat1980]

@@amydouglas6576 I agree.

[@Jahblessed4321]

I absolutely love Barry and hope he is doing well🙌🏾reminds me so much of my brother. Beautiful soul and very intelligent

[@fefeeffefeff8237]

is you brother disabled like Barry? if so, i wish your family the best

[@MrJohnybirchall]

Barry’s musings are so profound

[@dottaylor]

What a brilliant place there isn't enough places like this they have their independence and they seem happy and yes they are someone's child brother sister but I think it's hard to look after them we have day centres for adults who have learning difficulties nut they still have to go home which could be an empty room having people like yourself makes it easier for them long may it stay open

[@mdem64]

Never judge a banana by it's skin

[@judgedurham2009]

Or a orange by its peel

[@Nantosuelta]

He's right.

[@lawrencelimburger9160]

that guy was a poet!

[@adrianmccallin3850]

@@lawrencelimburger9160 absolutely a poet! My favourite so far

[@matthewwalker5430]

@@Nantosuelta No he's not, lol. Judging bananas/oranges by their skin/peel is the best way to tell if they're rotting. I know what he's getting at though, lol

[@Daviebhoy25cfc]

Barry's, quite intelligent, from a rich upper class family who've disowned him. I don't like Pamela, she's a bully, a special 'karen'.

[@elminadoro2408]

I don’t think Barry was disowned by his family. He was placed in a place best suited for his condition.Reading this site , sound like he had a twin brother who had a similar condition but probably not too able. ( described as being in a nursing home)

[@scottkirkland6139]

Pamela is a right bitch.

[@ninjacat4929]

I wish people would stop calling nasty people Karens because I know a Karen Who is lovely !

[@annieward2715]

@Ninjacat49 and Frozen Ghost I have 2 friends who are called Karen and they are both lovely, they think it's hilarious.

[@Solutions3000]

@@elminadoro2408 : The narrator just said Barry "is no longer in close contact with his family". They, probably, dropped Barry off in Botton and went about their day.

[@SUBBOXSHANN]

I absolutely loved this!! What an eye opener. It's so nice to see these people living as normal a life as possible and their all in one town. S neat!!!

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

I agree , They are all living the best life possible for them And Not Locked up in some institution.

[@CoxysHobbiesJESUSLOVESYOU]

so this is a documentary about disabled people? nothing strange about the village.. bit of a poor title for a video documentary then.

[@MariaMaria-wv1sy]

A bit of a poor title, for that Video, agreed with.

[@cybermersch6]

It might just be a poor translation.

[@michellebastiani6470]

Yeah it rubbed me wrong but I realize it could be a translation issue.

[@catcrapinahat]

People need purpose to exist and its up to the individual to find out what will meet that necessity. We don't just need food and shelter, that applies to these people too. It's not sufficient enough to just put them in a room and feed them, they are human and they deserve to have the chance to feel a sense of purpose and belonging. This is wholesome and beautiful.

[@saveournsrey2018]

It’s Friday 12:00. The morning is gone and afternoon is here. Let me happily shake everyone’s hand. Again.. WHAT WE CELEBRATING??? It’s Friday noon. Hehe

[@maiacox2979]

‘Do you wanna be my wife ' ‘ I don’t know how to reply to that ‘ did know one else find that Funny or just me

[@David-cm4ok]

I thought it was the best bit of the doc. Beautiful moment.

[@waynerobertlittle2939]

@@David-cm4ok I don't because she gave him the brush off, he looked so embarrassed, poor love

[@David-cm4ok]

@@waynerobertlittle2939 no, she just said she didn't know what to say to that. Neither were of completely sound mind, so it's difficult to ascertain what feelings they had about it. It was touching though.

[@bosswibble]

Having a sister with downs syndrome i often worry what will happen when i cant be around to take care of her. the fact this a place like this exists is truly Amazing. I watch all these wonderful people going about their lives and it brings me to tears how beautiful it is

[@gangstar8652]

I could watch Derek and John all day long. Comedy double. "Don't Open The Door!!!"

[@tamrinto]

It's more entertaining than what's on television these days.

[@gangstar8652]

tamrinto It really is. Wish there was a weekly hour long series. Theve all got something interesting to say haven't they, each persons a character

[@AGNETHAFALTSK0G]

@@gangstar8652 do you enjoy wood work?

[@gangstar8652]

R K Funny you should ask that being as I've got city and guilds years one to and three. Institute of carpenters one, two and three with advanced joinery. I've been a master cabinet maker to a site carpenter, a bench joiner to a wood machinist.. Yh, you could say I like wood and enjoy wood work.

[@grizcuz]

I can't stop watching those two. I don't know what they're talking about, but they're mesmerising. They're like something Reeves and Mortimer would invent.

[@humblysoftlygentlypaxprofu6997]

BEST DOCUMENTARY EVER!!!

[@rosamannen]

yes!! it is wonderful!!! :)

[@meichong8278]

@@rosamannen look at a channel " Jonathon Stedall " he has made films of Botton since 1967 all on his channel .... the last in 2019

[@Shtoneyleeedatyamadotcom]

A round headed twonk from a tin pot radio station brought me here.

[@hhhllll5656]

same haha u must watch a lot too

[@spmr199o4]

Stoney2k17 Mr K Dilkington

[@PGRFN]

@Daniel dore Pilkis Makin music

[@bobharmon8834]

Big Karl Pilk

[@pinklotus2443]

I've listened to that episode of xfm show a million times and only today did i think to look up this documentary 🤣🤣

[@JulieWallis1963]

What a lovely environment to live and grow in for people with different needs.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

I visited a similar community, in a different country. It was also named Camphill and run on the principles of Rudolph Steiner. The community consisted of families and adults with learning difficulties. It was totally self sufficient. The children attended a Steiner Waldorf school. My only concern was that one of it's recent arrivals was a boy, in his late teens, who was sent there by his parents when they discovered he was sexually abusing his sisters. He had obvious learning difficulties and his family were avid Steiner supporters. When I questioned the safety of the young girls in his host family, they assured me that he was safe. Otherwise, I really admired how the community farmed all their fruit & veg, ran a bakery, had very efficient workshops and there were no televisions in sight. They sold much of their produce in nearby towns and cities and offered paid accommodation to families who wished to spend time there, as I did.

[@MarvinSumpter]

What you've just described is something I seek to set up in this country when social credit scores start wrecking the lives of innocent people.

[@StevenRockwood]

These communities are like asylums - This is actually a very bad documentary! ...

[@MarvinSumpter]

@@StevenRockwood I agree, the documentary lacks something. Also the environment doesn't seem 100% safe. What I'm talking about is a community of fit young people who need somewhere to go if they're given zero credit scores for rejecting the COVID vaccine.

[@StevenRockwood]

@@MarvinSumpter I never thought about credit scores vs. having had covid-19 correlation. I'm shocked that some countries may require proof of having received the vaccine before entering ... 👌👍🤔 ...

[@MarvinSumpter]

@@StevenRockwood Yeah unfortunately we're moving into unprecedented territory in terms of personal freedom. The travel ban thing looks imminent. When I talk about 'social credit scores', I mean one could be deemed mentally ill or dangerous by opting not to have the vaccine and you get auto-rejected for a rental property, for example. This is an eventuality of doing absolutely everything from a smartphone. I've dedicated my channel to helping in this aftermath, but the rhetoric still hasn't quite caught up with me yet, with many thinking in terms of who is and isn't an anti-vaxxer.

[@Melbourne_Approach]

I'm here from the xfm shows. Cheers karl

[@janetsumali276]

Feisty, feisty, Pamela. I would be scared of her.

[@virginiaprime6866]

Amazing place. Could be a model for many such. I love these people, so open and loving and themselves. See how the children accept them and vice versa.

[@liveonce2102]

What a lovely place to live. Wish there were more places like this 💕

[@denisenichols6505]

Absolutely beautiful !!! If I wasn't old as dirt I would love to move there and volunteer to work with such lovely people.Except for Anthony,everyone seems very nice.

[@waynecrothers9441]

I'm sure they'd be glad of your help, would be nice to work with these people

[@joybarker7906]

Oh me too, I'd love to go there to help! Lol, Anthony does seem scary, but without him who'd keep Pamela in line? 😉

[@maiacox2979]

@@joybarker7906 I know right !!when Anthony stood up to pamela I was so proud of him but he does look scary

[@emb_78]

“Never judge a banana by its skin” 🤣

[@florence1395]

Emily Back or a orange 🍊 by it’s peel 🧡

[@SarahJones-wy5us]

Black or spotted black/yellow always means bad green wait a bit yellow good WHAT the heck "Never judge a banana by its skin"???????????????.

[@iwrn33]

no it's skin

[@StevenRockwood]

Shit, someone already commented on the Orange peel! ... 👍👌 ...

[@charlie2ism]

@@iwrn33 it's = it is. Its skin is correct. Look it up.

[@Ih8ketchup]

Lmao John told a fib to get out of trouble with Katie 🤣 clever 👍

[@nikkioshea4139]

I never knew this exsisted, i think its a good idea. Too many times care in the community fails, plus many of people with special needs are lonely and sometimes victims of crime and explotation. So this is a great idea, its safe, supported and they have company.

[@Cloughjordan23]

It's belittling and patronising to the ppl with learning disabilities keeping them separate from society. Out of sight out of mind springs to attention.

[@nikkioshea4139]

@@Cloughjordan23 in todays society, i think its safer, they arent locked away from society but are able to function and flourish.

[@cosmicbaggy]

John is every guy who's been married after 15+ years...

[@micaelaowen6217]

cheeky

[@clown-cult96]

I tried to watch this with my British friends (I’m a New Zealander) and she sat there like a Vietnam vet the whole time. Apparently she lived close to this area.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

😂

[@joybarker7906]

I must be missing something, what does a Vietnam Vet sit like? Did your friend not like the place?

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@joybarker7906 shell shocked I think

[@chrisfairbarn9908]

Shell shocked?

[@SimonKelk]

34:42 Owen: Can you speak very well or not very well? Unknown: Yeeeeeeeeees 34:50 Owen: Hi Agnes. How are you Agnes? Magnus: Glares back.

[@artsed08]

43:53 Nan comforting Anthony gives me the strength to go on.

[@ethanoreilly2002]

Barry is wonderful, extremely intelligent, I hope he's getting good support in Whitby!

[@Nunos645cgh]

This documentary is very very old, is Barry alive?

[@ezzyfiretv8922]

Barry honestly deserves his own documentary, his intelligence is beyond google.

[@orangge386]

I remember all those people - been there in 1993 and it was really nice community to stay at ❤

[@helenbarret]

Now and again I remember this documentary exists and it’s the best day of the year when I do. Best documentary I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@rosamannen]

I agree. Please spred the word about this documentary. I think it's good for humanity ❤️

[@elminadoro2408]

INTERESTING 🤔 reminds me of my favourite film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” bless them 🙂 very interesting

[@tacituskilgore9803]

This documentary is now 15 years old. Is there any way to get an update on these people? How are they doing now? Are they all still in Botton? Is Barry still about in Whitby?

[@jakebruno9930]

I live nearby, Barry is still in Whitby as far as we know

[@bringloe123]

Pamela used to come to my home town Pickering smacking us over the head with walking sticks if we came close to her esp on a skateboard 😂 gave us the beating our parents should've 😂 must of been like 8 years since I last saw her

[@joybarker7906]

I wonder how they are all holding up during the Covid outbreak - hope it hasn't reached their community.

[@samuelcastle3873]

@@jakebruno9930 Do a Doco for us out here in the world if you can! Keen to see how Barry is.

[@Minnastina]

Caronavirus happened.

[@timberwolf5631]

These people are so much more 'real' than anyone I know. They know what they want and what they don't and are not afraid to show their feelings. Their opinions are taken seriously. I find the whole thing to be quite wonderful. :)

[@paddypoolfc3579]

Great comment.

[@Nunos645cgh]

just like the undateables,

[@gladtobeattheexit7385]

Me too. Your comment is lovely. Thank you ♥️

[@handyjayes1]

Yes and they live a really very free flowing, safe comfortable life. Not sure how many others around the country can truly say this.

[@SamuelBlack84]

They don't screw each other over for profit, partners, or other stupid reasons like many of the so-called 'normal' people They live simply and are happy You couldn't ask more any more than that

[@marclaw4511]

If ever Katy encounters a banana skin on the way home,God help us.

[@rosamannen]

Best comment ever

[@AGNETHAFALTSK0G]

Why is her voice so high at times?

[@taniapitama7473]

OMGosh Pamela is a karen! I would love to know Barry's back story he is a fascinating character, a deep thinker, and very brave to take on a new adventure. As for Pam she is that co-worker that every body dreads.

[@guitarman1477]

Shut up you idiot

[@lyndamccallum1535]

I thought Barry was an interesting person also.

[@lornaharkin2126]

What is wrong with you? Pamela has special needs, what's your excuse!

[@lornaharkin2126]

@@guitarman1477 well said x

[@taniapitama7473]

@@lornaharkin2126 that does not excuse mean and bullying behaviour.

[@DubManor]

Well done for uploading this, it was hosted on myspace which isnt going to last long. "Pamela is a force to be reckoned with in the woodwork shop"

[@BLane-xr1ic]

I wonder what happened to Barry. He has an underlying intelligence about him.

[@littleboots9800]

Yeah, I'd like an update. I wonder if there's a mental illness as well as a learning disability there. Sometimes he speaks really lucidly and is quite insightful. Other times his disability comes to the fore and you see clearly how difficult it would be for him without a lot of support. I'd like to know how much help he got when he moved out, if he had any place to go to fill his day etc. He was a likeable guy.

[@BLane-xr1ic]

@@littleboots9800 That is what I wanted to say but you are more intelligent than me lol I wondered the same. Perhaps he didnt have the best childhood? I would have liked them to talk to him more, he seemed the type that would thrive around other people that include him in conversation, so is he doing OK now? Did he leave? Who knows.

[@littleboots9800]

@@BLane-xr1ic Yeah, I felt he needed company and stuff to do to give him purpose. I think he underestimated how much he needed other people around him for company more than anything. With the right help he could have thrived, but after so many years at Brotton it was going to be a big adjustment. Miserable looking place he had too compared to before😕 I saw a commenter saying he lives in Whitby too and has seen him around still but I don't know if that true. I hope he's OK. And I'm not more intelligent than you!

[@StormadoMan]

By all accounts Barry is still living in Whitby.

[@littleboots9800]

@Nenethegreat W he was diagnosed with a learning disability wasn't he? If there's nothing wrong with him how is it that he doesn't have the requisite skills to survive on his own?

[@chrisharrison763]

09:00 Derek and John's dialogue sounds like they're reciting The Dark Crystal.

[@kellabella18]

I loved watching Derek and John chat with each other. They really could understand each h other and its amazing to see them interact. Love to see it

[@Fire_Animates_]

This is hilarious 😂 and i dont mean in a disrespectful way I mean these people are are great and funny I'd like to live there an be everyone's friend life would be alot more fun 😊

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Barry almost seems like someone born out of time.. this is fascinating

[@donnelly1295]

("Doors open ")..... ;...."your majesty"

[@charlie12102]

What a lovely bunch of people, pure innocence