Wow, Richardson sounds more aristocratic Received Pronounciation than he did as Francis Urquhart in "House of Cards". Amazing! I could listen to him for hours, what a speaking voice he had!!
I Agree! The BBC production was so excellent that I had ZERO interest in the US Netflix version. We Americans have no sense of subtlety/underplay. I hated the thought of Kevin Spacey chewing up the scenery (though he's generally a perfectly competent actor). After seeing (and hearing!) Richardson as Francis Urquhart, it made me shudder to think of anyone else attempting it.
Although Ian Richardson was perfect as F.U., I think Kevin Spacey did a marvellous job - as good as any American could in that setting. He even developed a sort of aristocratic southern accent. The writing in that series was unkind to him. Also, he diddled boys.
Ian Richardson's VOICE is his greatest tool, I think. It is so melodious, even mellifluous, so no matter what accent he adopts, his voice carries the day. Still, his accents on the program were, need I say so, Superb. Thanks for a lovely conversation. He was without a doubt, a GREAT actor, including the villain, Bill Hayden, in "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy." I was very sad to hear of his death.
I moved to France as an English assistant in 1974. I was supposed to spend 2 hours a week doing recordings but was let off as nobody could understand my Fife accent. When I began to work with a tourist company in the same town, I made a great effort to lose my accent, but even now, people know I am Scottish. It has been a great benefit over the years as the French love the Scots.
One of the all time greatest! His F.U. will go down as finest drama achievements, easily comparable to Shakespeare roles. That's why I have never watched US version of "House of Cards" and have no desire to do so. BBC drama was classic.
Sellers did lots of Indian accented comedic characters for the Goon Show, with Spike Milligan who was born in India. Peter was a sponge for accents and he did his WWII service with the RAF in India. So, Richardson’s compliment is not without foundation.
What an exceptionally talented and humble fellow Ian was. Such a great loss to us all. In his early days known principally for his bravura theatre performances of Shakespeare characters he is probably best known for two great roles from arguably two of TVs greatest series first as the mole , Bill Hayden opposite Alec Guinness I'm Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and his celebrated lead role as the Machiavellian figure Sir Francis Urquhart in House of Cards , s study I'm ruthless ambition if eber there was and a massively successful role that ran to 3 series based on Michael Dobbs character, in To Play the King and The Final Cut. One of my favourite though relatively minor film roles was opposite Michael Caine and Ray McNally in Frederick Forsyth film adaptation of ,'The Fourth Protocol' where he plays very convincingly a spy master and senior member of British intelligence's MI6, and his presence in every sense is both memorable and rivetingly entertaining ! I also loved him in the excellent TV series 'The Murder Rooms,' and his studied portrayal of Dir Joseph Bell. the Scottish clinical psychologist upon whom Conan Doyle it's believed based his character Sherlock Holmes ! RIP Sir Ian, you are greatly missed !
Richardson had such a brilliantly idiosyncratic accent. People say it was RP, but it really sounds so incredibly Scottish. Whether the pronunciation of "o" as in _good_ as "or" or the "ay" in _May_ as almost "ear", the Glasgwegian in him bleeds through mellifluously.
Hah! I just listened to another portion of this interview in a different YTube video, and Richardson says of acting "less is ALWAYS more." That sums up what I think of the Netflix remake of "House of Cards"; I couldn't bear the thought of the typical American scenery-chewing, "more is more" philosophy.
I was in Henley on Thames and using my best RP and someone still realised I was from the north east of England. I have been trying to lose my Geordie for years. I have been told that people like the Geordie voice. I have no idea why. M.
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Yes in the old days many of the best actors spoke better having come from Wales Burton ,Ireland Otoole and had to fit in,now they seem to encourage naturalistic trends but i am continually frustrated by quick dialogue and at the same time mumbling
Very interesting interview, especially the Nehru bit. Here's the tryst with destiny speech - ua-cam.com/video/U6gPjV229tM/v-deo.html. One thing is slightly annoying - at 3:29 Richardson says "got a little hindu" into your voice. What precisely is that?
He makes it quite clear, I thought? Nehru had a cut glass RP accent from being at Harrow and Ghandi advised him to get a little more of a Hindu lilt/accent into his speaking voice if he were to become India’s first president …
@@sarah_pings_witherby I'm afraid you completely missed the point. What exacly is a Hindu accent? Are you saying that Indian/South Asian Muslims (or people of other religions like Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs) speak differently from Indian/South Asian Hindus? Or maybe, Hindus from Indonesia/Guyana/Trinidiad/Mauritius/USA sound different from their countrymen. If not, why say Hindu when you mean Indian? There is variance in accents across India/South Asia, but the variance is by region, level of education and class/strata of society (just like the UK), but not by religion! It is as misleading as calling RP an Anglican accent, a Brooklyn accent a Jewish accent, or an Irish accent a Catholic accent!
‘May I call you Margaret?’ What a charming man.
Oh I loved that!
A lost breed
Wow, Richardson sounds more aristocratic Received Pronounciation than he did as Francis Urquhart in "House of Cards". Amazing! I could listen to him for hours, what a speaking voice he had!!
How amazing, the accents and manner of speaking. You could almost see the commas and full stops- not to mention the variations of speech
What a marvelous person! Absolutely the finest F. U. around. Kevin Spacey cannot hold a candle to him!
I Agree! The BBC production was so excellent that I had ZERO interest in the US Netflix version. We Americans have no sense of subtlety/underplay. I hated the thought of Kevin Spacey chewing up the scenery (though he's generally a perfectly competent actor). After seeing (and hearing!) Richardson as Francis Urquhart, it made me shudder to think of anyone else attempting it.
Absolutely
Although Ian Richardson was perfect as F.U., I think Kevin Spacey did a marvellous job - as good as any American could in that setting. He even developed a sort of aristocratic southern accent. The writing in that series was unkind to him. Also, he diddled boys.
I’m sure KS doesn’t think so either.
@@gbadesakin He'd better KNOW it!
A National Treasure. He was magnificent against Alec Guinness in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
davy K yes he was! As Bill Haydon.
Great stuff. Thanks for putting this on UA-cam.
Ian Richardson's VOICE is his greatest tool, I think. It is so melodious, even mellifluous, so no matter what accent he adopts, his voice carries the day. Still, his accents on the program were, need I say so, Superb. Thanks for a lovely conversation. He was without a doubt, a GREAT actor, including the villain, Bill Hayden, in "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy." I was very sad to hear of his death.
Fun to hear him talk about his accent changes. Thank you.
What a man of class and warmth, the interviewer was great too
Beautiful accent. A favourite of mine in addition to Burton.
Again, another brilliant interview by the superb Margaret Throsby, and you can tell from the respect that Ian Richardson is showing her.
Lovely lovely dear man Ian, thank you for posting
Most amazing accent.
Just lovely listening to Ian Richardson. A great loss when he passed away.
Absolutely marvelous! Someone called him a national treasure here and that seems right….
Absolutely right. In character or not.
Richardson was a great actor
I moved to France as an English assistant in 1974. I was supposed to spend 2 hours a week doing recordings but was let off as nobody could understand my Fife accent. When I began to work with a tourist company in the same town, I made a great effort to lose my accent, but even now, people know I am Scottish. It has been a great benefit over the years as the French love the Scots.
This American here likes the Scottish accent.
A great impersonation of Michael Martin, who sadly wasn’t a patch on his predecessor or successor.
A legend
One of the all time greatest! His F.U. will go down as finest drama achievements, easily comparable to Shakespeare roles. That's why I have never watched US version of "House of Cards" and have no desire to do so. BBC drama was classic.
Wise choice. You didn't miss much.
Brilliant, a genius with the voice. Not many at this level, even the Brits.
I have yet to watch something in which i did not think he was incredible. thank God for recording technology so he can be enjoyed forever.
What a wonderful man - what an actor! Absolutely charming and refined! I love him in a Midsummer Night’s Dream!
What a marvelous interview! Thank You! Such a delight and lighthearted view behind the actors craft! Again: Thank You!
Hugh fan of Mr Richardson
A gentleman.
Thank you so very much indeed.
Sellers did lots of Indian accented comedic characters for the Goon Show, with Spike Milligan who was born in India. Peter was a sponge for accents and he did his WWII service with the RAF in India. So, Richardson’s compliment is not without foundation.
If I expected anyone to really know what he was talking about it would be Ian Richardson.
How splendid to hear his speach..... I can only aspire to speak in such a lovely manner.
What an exceptionally talented and humble fellow Ian was. Such a great loss to us all. In his early days known principally for his bravura theatre performances of Shakespeare characters he is probably best known for two great roles from arguably two of TVs greatest series first as the mole , Bill Hayden opposite Alec Guinness I'm Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and his celebrated lead role as the Machiavellian figure Sir Francis Urquhart in House of Cards , s study I'm ruthless ambition if eber there was and a massively successful role that ran to 3 series based on Michael Dobbs character, in To Play the King and The Final Cut. One of my favourite though relatively minor film roles was opposite Michael Caine and Ray McNally in Frederick Forsyth film adaptation of ,'The Fourth Protocol' where he plays very convincingly a spy master and senior member of British intelligence's MI6, and his presence in every sense is both memorable and rivetingly entertaining ! I also loved him in the excellent TV series 'The Murder Rooms,' and his studied portrayal of Dir Joseph Bell. the Scottish clinical psychologist upon whom Conan Doyle it's believed based his character Sherlock Holmes !
RIP Sir Ian, you are greatly missed !
Fantastic.
As a budding vocal actor, this is sheer gold.
Richardson had such a brilliantly idiosyncratic accent. People say it was RP, but it really sounds so incredibly Scottish. Whether the pronunciation of "o" as in _good_ as "or" or the "ay" in _May_ as almost "ear", the Glasgwegian in him bleeds through mellifluously.
He was really great...
I have just been watching a repeat of house of cards featuring Ian Richardson what a marvelous actor
Scottish legend 🏴
A joy and a delight
I miss him: he left us far too soon!!!
Times changed ..now everyonewant to sound like him again.
Ian Richardson was a national treasure.
Andre Morell and Richardson deserve to be as praised Olivier or Guinness.
Very interesting
What a charming man! He was terrific in the UK House of Cards! PS took awhile for me to figure out ‘Nara’ = Nehru ;).
delightful
Hah! I just listened to another portion of this interview in a different YTube video, and Richardson says of acting "less is ALWAYS more." That sums up what I think of the Netflix remake of "House of Cards"; I couldn't bear the thought of the typical American scenery-chewing, "more is more" philosophy.
Private Schultz… bloody brilliant he was in that.
I was in Henley on Thames and using my best RP and someone still realised I was from the north east of England. I have been trying to lose my Geordie for years. I have been told that people like the Geordie voice. I have no idea why. M.
@AMT Thank you. M.
Where are the Ian Richardsons John Gielguds or Alec Guinness's or today?
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Matty, you must come and see me in the roof garden.
I still think there was a slight Scottish brogue detectable in his RP accent.
Yes in the old days many of the best actors spoke better having come from Wales Burton ,Ireland Otoole and had to fit in,now they seem to encourage naturalistic trends but i am continually frustrated by quick dialogue and at the same time mumbling
He may have been born a Scot, but he was an English gentleman through and through.
Its amazing.... I want these accents back... because they are merging to nothing...
Join my gang at CARAFA, the Campaign Against Regional and Foreign Accents. I wish someone would.
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Very interesting interview, especially the Nehru bit. Here's the tryst with destiny speech - ua-cam.com/video/U6gPjV229tM/v-deo.html. One thing is slightly annoying - at 3:29 Richardson says "got a little hindu" into your voice. What precisely is that?
He makes it quite clear, I thought? Nehru had a cut glass RP accent from being at Harrow and Ghandi advised him to get a little more of a Hindu lilt/accent into his speaking voice if he were to become India’s first president …
btw you've linked back to this same video
Here's a link to the tryst of destiny speech: ua-cam.com/video/lrEkYscgbqE/v-deo.html - the original links back to this video.
@@TomorrowWeLive Thanks for pointing it out - added it.
@@sarah_pings_witherby I'm afraid you completely missed the point. What exacly is a Hindu accent? Are you saying that Indian/South Asian Muslims (or people of other religions like Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs) speak differently from Indian/South Asian Hindus? Or maybe, Hindus from Indonesia/Guyana/Trinidiad/Mauritius/USA sound different from their countrymen. If not, why say Hindu when you mean Indian?
There is variance in accents across India/South Asia, but the variance is by region, level of education and class/strata of society (just like the UK), but not by religion!
It is as misleading as calling RP an Anglican accent, a Brooklyn accent a Jewish accent, or an Irish accent a Catholic accent!