Arnold Ridley's Grave - Dad's Army - Famous Graves

[@kernow9324]

The Dad's Army theme tune is like a big hug. It brings back so many memories of being a child and watching the show with mum and dad. R.I.P. Arnold.

[@shirleyn546]

Yes, exactly that: a big hug! Carefree times

[@michelles2299]

Awww me too my dad loved dad's army it reminds me of Sundays at home in the 70s I miss the 70s and 80s what a time to grow up 🙏

[@trubrit5036]

All of those injuries sustained in the 1st World War, and then he enlists in the WWII. Was a man! He had the sweetest face, in Dad's Army. It was fun to see him young and handsome, as well. And my word, what an interesting grave yard. Really old and gnarly.

[@davidlee6720]

They ought to have that classic show on endless repeat every few years. What an ensemble cast. Ian lavender the last to go.

[@nigelstannard7443]

All complete now 😢....thankyou dads army ❤

[@cavalierheaven]

I used to love watching Dad’s Army and still watch the re-runs. Arnold was so talented and we owe him a big thanks for his military service. A really interesting video, thanks Paul.

[@ilanarhian]

Loved him in Dad’s Army! Such a shame that they are all gone now.

[@sobo1956]

Thanks Paul he was a War Hero and a Good Writer and Actor brilliant in Dads Army R.I.P. Arnold

[@GAZP1964]

Brilliant actor only known for dad's army but did loads in his lifetime , well done Paul ❤

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

We loved and still do love our British programmes here in Australia, Dad's Army is no different!

[@ianwalton1188]

R.I.P. Arnold, I love Dad's Army and I have the whole collection on DVD. Thanks Paul

[@ChristineRead-ck1uq]

I've got the whole lot too. Remember watching the very first episodes with Mum and Dad in the early 60s. There were three lost episodes from the early series but they were remade using a new cast, about four or five years ago. They are pretty good I have to say but would have liked the originals. Timothy West played Godfrey. They're on dvd.

[@bamboo782]

Loved him in dad’s army so funny.and he also did wrote Ghost train .

[@carolineharry6605]

I love the film Ghost Train. I’ve seen a local drama group in Llanelli performing it too. A great story. He was an incredible person. I heard a radio programme about his life and it reduced me to tears. I loved him in Dad’s Army, a lovable character.

[@iankirkpatrick1875]

I went to school with Arnold Ridley’s grandson.

[@debrafleming2884]

Saw Ghost Train at local theatre a few years ago. Very good.

[@annfahy2589]

Thought Arthur Askey had something to do with it??

[@gullsrus]

I love Dad's army, when you're feeling low this is a nice hug. Well presented as always.

[@lisatwigger551]

My grandad loved it had a barrel made saying dads army on it great memories

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

Absolutely loved Dads Army ,Loved the character private Godfrey was also very saddened to hear of Ian lavenders passing as well .Still now the whole team are together again . R.I.P Arnold , & All of the Dads army cast . God bless .

[@grahamritchie8118]

Paul thank you so much for going to visit Arnold he was a military hero and dads army is one of best comedies of all time

[@alanvanoutten2994]

A real war hero who seemed such a lovely person. RIP Arnold and thank you for all the memories, great video thanks Paul👍

[@poc329]

What a brave man in the two world wars. Good writer & a good actor, too. Thanks for telling his story. Loved him in Dad's Army. They don't make them like that anymore.

[@karengodfrey6183]

I absolutely loved watching dads army. My dad used to watch it, so I watched it with him. [Dad no longer with us😢] so anything to do with Dads Army is always a lovely reminder xx

[@philipscott9238]

One of the best comedy's of all time cheers 😂

[@andrewchapman2925]

i was in his play The Ghost Train, years ago. A well written play

[@TheTimmyH]

The great Mr Ridley!...waited for sometime for this one, loved him in Dad's Army. RIP

[@philcollinson328]

Huge Dad's Army fan, I was so looking forward to this episode. The new intro' is fantastic.

[@geraldinekearney542]

I loved Dad’s Army, such a brilliant comedy. Arnold was a great man, I’ve watched The Ghost Train (1941 version) many times on KZbin. I love your new introduction ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@dennisfieldhouse2234]

Thanks again Paul.yes Arnold ridley who along with the rest of the troop/cast of dad's army. bought so much laughter into our homes in his role as Godfrey.so R.I.P Arnold and thanks for all the fun which will never be forgotten

[@Andydroid336]

Paul, what can I say! Even unexpected grave visits you manage to do them so respectfully and the information you give is eye opening. Never knew he did so many things like writing and producing. He was the quiet member of the platoon but a huge character because of that. His constant referral to his sister Dolly always bought a chuckle 😊. A great gentle man surely missed. Thanks for your tribute to him and let's hope more people visit his grave. Thanks Paul.👍

[@1089maul]

Paul, I love Dad’s Army and continue to watch it. I never knew about Arnold’s wartime service which contrasts his television persona. Thanks for a fabulous episode. Cheers, Bob

[@geoffpoole483]

What he went through was incredible. If Paul's commentary had stopped at around 1920 one would have considered Arnold Ridley to have lived an adventurous life. Perhaps his experiences influenced the way he portrayed Private Godfrey.

[@1089maul]

I think you could be right Geoff!@@geoffpoole483

[@bradlane5058]

Thank Paul love Dads Army……your new opening and closing titles are Brilliant

[@patriciaalland5500]

Thank You Paul An excellent video of a man who suffered war injuries but came back Fighting to entertain us A lovely gentleman 🙏🏻

[@Hairnicks]

Loved his plays, but as you say it was Dad's Army that made him a household name. Love the new intro Paul.

[@rachaelsevern8465]

Brilliant actor loved him in Dads army, my sister Dolly makes some lovely cucumber sandwiches. He had a very interesting life did Arnold Ridley. Thanks again Paul for a great vid. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@lynnhood8832]

Loved him in Dad's army. Ghost train which he wrote was phenomenal

[@stmichaelsjunction]

I Really enjoyed this episode Paul, after watching your video.. I google his name.. and went back on KZbin, I’m now watching The Ghost Train.. 1941 .. and the train service they are filming on.. is the GWR .. brilliant film.. ❤️

[@SuperStevo59]

Love the new intro, always loved Dad's Army.

[@wildwolf2567]

Yeah Paul, love your new intro. Another great actor. There are so many. Thank you Paul.

[@shaz71]

Thank you Paul, that was a lovely tribute to Arnold Ridley. Loved Dad's Army when I was a kid 😊. Also, totally loved the new intro, brilliant job.

[@francescajohnston1470]

Use to love watching dads army with my grandad loved Godfrey lol great new introduction too paul ❤

[@McBesty-wb8cm]

I loved him in dad's army, looking forward to watching x

[@sharonrowe5510]

Loving the new intro paul. He was a great actor helped make dad's army so successful.

[@sandracheek1754]

Brilliant actor. I loved him in dad's army. Still funny today.

[@nataliemoulding234]

rest in peace Arnold he's was a great actor also hilarious too

[@roydavies260]

Like the intro. Interesting to hear about William Arnold Ridley. Thanks Paul x

[@davidnorris-kf5ks]

he was a lovely funny man dads army was so funny and well made i think some was filmed near me in Thetford Norfolk

[@HaydnGuite-c4s]

A lovely tribute to the man who bought Godfrey to life. He played him superbly in Dad's Army and was a wonderful presence on the screen. If there's a Spitfire plane somewhere in heaven, he'll certainly be flying it. Farewell Arnold and thanks for so much ❤ 😊

[@margaretbuckley9309]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PAUL HE WAS GOOD IN DADS ARMY WHAT AN AMAZING LIFE HE HAD LOVE YOUR NEW OPENING PAUL YOUR A CLASS ACT R I P ARNOLD 🙏🥀

[@barbarasmith5879]

Fantastic video, what a guy. I was pleasantly surprised to find out all about him, an exciting life indeed. I love the new titles and music, just the right amount of spookiness. Thank you Paul.

[@lindamorris8693]

Love Dad's Army still makes me laugh after all these years ❤ Thanks Paul

[@TallysVids]

Thanks Paul great video and I love the new intro. Wow what a man, a war hero in two world wars, infinite respect. RIP Arnold.

[@didee5336]

Brilliant show with amazing cast. Loved them all but Godfrey was always my favourite. ❤ Thank you!

[@2012turok]

Arnold Ridley, what an amazing and very brave man, and also a great actor. Thank you for the story about him, great video.

[@raymondlee4767]

Great video Paul, What a life he had I saw on TV once that David Croft told him he might have to do some running about in Dads Army but in his case they would try and leave him out of that as much as they could in the series very nice tribute to him.

[@zoeilobowdery8778]

I love watching dad's army on drama channel my favourite characters were Godfrey and pike and Jones I saw the film with Catherine zeta Jones dad's army at the cinema 🇬🇧

[@melissaphillips3088]

Love the intro Paul. It showcases what you do very well. I did not know this gentleman but may he RIP🌹

[@sharoncarter4086]

Hi Paul, love your new intro !!!!! Enjoyed watching today, love Dad's Army ❤

[@crystaldance5731]

Thanks Paul great video loved all of them in dads army sweet little man and now we’ve lost Ian lavender as well another one to add to your list Paul when you can loved the intro take care much love ❤️😊

[@Safiq-54]

I think your new intro Paul is scary and slick. Liked it. Thank you. Good video too.

[@McBesty-wb8cm]

Loved the new intro Terry's done an excellent job👍, never realised Arnold had done so much, sounds like he led an amazing life, RIP Arnold ❤🙏x

[@soo_p2]

The things you learn on here! War hero too. Absolute gentleman which shone through in his acting especially Private Godfrey. Thanks Paul 🤗 xx

[@jonathanhunter2726]

Another awesome episode i loved dads army :)

[@geoffpoole483]

Arnold Ridley's "This is Your Life" episode is an interesting watch, not least for a very "refreshed" John Le Mesurier. When Dad's Army was first broadcast the BBC were worried about how people would react to a comedy set in WW2. Back then, most people would have had some memory of the conflict at the very least. One of the show's writers had been in the Home Guard and drew upon his experiences when writing the scripts. Arnold Ridley lived a very fulfilling life, serving his country when called upon to do so and entertaining millions as a writer and an actor.

[@veronicawhite297]

glad u r all together again loved dads army great comedy god bless u all rip ❤xxxxc

[@andyarmstrong1493]

What an amazing man.

[@sheilamcvay6592]

What a great intro Paul,love it,and I loved dads army,what a cemetery as always respectful x

[@dianerayner8349]

Great actor and by the way your new introduction is brilliant

[@carolineharry6605]

Thank you Paul. My husband has put this on our list of graves to visit. I didn’t know Arnold Ridley had been married three times. 😮 Incredible how many plays he wrote. I’m going to investigate a bit more about him now. Thanks once again.

[@marieskapars4766]

Loved dad s army Paul loved them all in it. Very funny. And Paul my friend sue was in two or three episodes, and also was in are you being served, so bit excited your doing the gentle funny fab man. So go Paul N lee ,love new titles too. Love em. Also are you being served, some of them you should start on. Have a lovely coffee and a great day. Love from us Marie n Andrew. From Southport.

[@cbcb102]

Great new opening theme. Arnold Ridley was a very talented man little known until Dads Army, well deserved recognition for this video.

[@archangelalan]

Great new intro Paul. Very professional! Love your work as ever.

[@gmilzy]

Thank you so much for visiting Arnold’s final resting place.. incredible life lived and a hero .. So funny In dads army .. RIP Arnold .. David Croft & Jimmy Perry brought the best out of him 🙏 plus his writing -thanks for the info on that too.. keep up your good and interesting work ..keeping they’re souls alive and seeing how they lived they’re lives. Take care Paul 👍

[@martinconnors5195]

Rest In Peace Arnold. You were magnificent in Dad's Army. Gone 40 years ago, but never forgotten. I was born in December 12th 1984

[@annfahy2589]

Brilliant opening credits👏👏👏

[@anthonypavlou2273]

Great actor love Dad's army

[@KateRichards-wz1ff]

Great video and love the new intro. My husband was telling me that he met the whole dads army cast when he was 5 or 6 and they came to visit his school for disabled people and he sat on John le mesuriers knee on the back of cpl Jones’ lorry. Only person missing was Arthur Lowe and they were all in character including mr hodges. Lovely people.

[@adeaston6553]

I only knew Arnold from Dads Army. I didn't realise of all of his other talents and service to his country. I've learned alot today. Nice one Paul.

[@juliecasey5196]

Thank you for sharing his life. Rest In Peace Arnold.🙏🇬🇧🌺

[@lynnedanieli2537]

Love the new intro. Thanks for doing dear old Arnold (William )😊

[@pamelahall1495]

Hi Paul ,I liked Arnold in dad’s Army ..he seamed a lovely soul ..it was really nice to see his grave …nice intro ,but i prefer the old one ..Thankyou Paul X💞

[@aliciacollins9886]

Love the new intro it's awesome 😍 loved dad's army it was one of my dad's favourites and he played such a lovely character. Thank you for the very interesting video. What a lovely old cemetery I bet that church was wonderful back in its day.

[@suewillmott8056]

Dads army, aside from being a wonderful snapshot of a particular time in British history, is one of those shows to which other comedies should be held to in terms of standards. It was brilliantly written, and acted by some extraordinarily experienced and classically trained actors.

[@iangrimwood3345]

Brilliant video. Love the new intro!!

[@dinshawpocha4882]

Hi Paul, I really like the opening video. Arnold Ridley what an amazing life he led I have to be honest I ]knew nothing about him until I saw your report, I wish he had taken the time to write his experiences down I think it would make interesting reading. Everyone's history is so fascinating. Thank you Take Care.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Thanks Paul for sharing this one. Rest in peace Arnold Ridley 😢

[@ic2264]

Such a gentleman he was my favourite dads army actor but all of them were very good remember watching them in the 70s ❤

[@gillnelson9037]

He was a brilliant actor loved himnin dad's army. Didn't realise he had done so much in his life he definitely had a full and interesting life. Very interesting story thanks Paul for sharing love from Holmfirth West Yorkshire ❤💙💚🩷💜💛🩵

[@gillnelson9037]

Ps love the new intro ❤❤

[@stevestone07]

This one is a beauty! A National Hero and Treasure! cheers! also loved the squirrel running over the grave 5mins 47secs! x

[@suecook9102]

me and my husband love watching dads army .don't have anything on tv anymore what's as good .sadly most all the best shows have gone. so have the actors rest in peace to all of them..

[@keith4usa1]

Dads Army is on Tonight, and Great old time Classic, as usual Great respects paid to a great actor...

[@charlottespurway7490]

Lovely man Arnold Ridley and rest in peace and his parents too!! I loved Dad's Army it was very funny

[@richardcoombes9491]

paul first class work as always keep up the good work sir

[@GM-ip2xy]

Its Beautiful To See The Old Boy Who Made Us Laugh Is Shared With Us All🧡Cheers Paul🍻

[@janemaynard2016]

wow really like the start of your youtube paul 👍

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Evening Paul. Love the intro. What a man Arnold was , i never knew that his life was so full of service to country and his book and play writings. Yes his was very good in dad's army shame that with pikes recent passing theres no one left from the main cast .

[@williambailey344]

Arnold was one of the nicest of the Dad's Army platoon all the young kids ran towards him just to have a chat😊. Even today Dad's Army is still being shown and shows what a class TV programme it was and is. Thanks again Paul for a great video 😊

[@stellastone8720]

R. I. P Arnold, loved watching you in Dad’s Army, learnt so much about you thanks to Paul xx

[@betagombar9022]

Love seeing Mill cottage in the opening credits Paul 💜

[@damianlennon1825]

What an awesome guy, great video paul

[@SandraDavies-n6u]

Hi Paul I still like watching dads army

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Rip arnold god bless you 🙏

[@mumm380]

Such an amazing man, to go through what he did. Thanks Paul, looking forward to this

[@lawrencewilliams333]

Love Dad's Army, watched it when it first came out in the early 1970s and still do. ps. The opening titles are great and very professional.

[@alisonjordan]

Hello Paul🙋‍♀️ Thank you for another interesting video📹 The only other thing I knew about “Arnold Ridley” he had written the Play “The Ghost Train.” I did not realise he had been a prolific writer. “Dad’s Army” was my Father’s favourite show. My Father had lived through the War, and he always said that “Dad’s Army” was so true to life...!!

[@krisgair5863]

Great video yet again paul, yeah he was brilliant in dads army, i never knew any of that about him mind, so interesting, love the new intro also 😀