@@BeautifulBadandBizarre That's true. Unlike his character Arthur Daley in 'Minder', George himself was always a very moral man in real life. He was not just highly respected for his greatl acting abilities, but was also loved and adored by both his fellow actors and the public alike. Unfortunately, they don't make them like him anymore.
Beautiful tribute to the late George Cole such an amazing iconic actor from the part he played in Scrooge to the portrayal of Flash Harry in the St Trinian's movies and latterly the part of Arthur Daley alongside Dennis Waterman in Minder a programme that even to this day I still enjoy viewing he was such a iconic actor and character actor and off screen apparently by all accounts such a genuine approachable gentleman too may you Rest in peace George Cole 🕊️🕊️
Well done for this storey of Georges life. I had the pleasure of working on Minder for the first 52 episodes, George and Dennis were absolutely wonderful and totally professional, they knew what all the crew did and why, and were helpful where they could be. I think it did become the Arthur Daley show eventually, as when we started, the first episode shot was "Bounty Hunter" and it wasn't seen as a comedy, although of course it developed into one, probably due to Georges delivery of the fabulous Leon Griffith's scripts, plus George and Dennis's ad-libs. Crew rumour had it that Lee Montague was considered for the part of Arthur, if he had done it the show would of course been very different. Four very happy years of my career.
Oh my blooming goodness this is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for this interesting information and insight into Minder and George and Dennis! I’m over the moon to read this! It’s always such a thrill too when you hear such good things about people in film in TV etc that you grew up loving and admiring! What a fantastic job you had/have - how brilliant - I’m sure you have some treasured memories and great stories to tell!!! Thank you so very much for your comment! It’s exceedingly appreciated ❤️
The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 2222pm 28.8.23 so this burd is george cole's daughter or some such? cool... a funny one, this. i have only just recently watched minder.... as i consciously left it until later in life to view. an enjoyable show if that's worth anything? i first saw him in the obligatory christmas carol. a decent film.....anyone know why they used to film various segments of minder in rochdale?
@@geoffboxell9301 The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 1950pm 2.9.23 i aint well versed in london locales. i thought they proffered up a great deal of themselves with their character portrayals of arfur and tel.. i mean, i got the impression denis waterman was literally keen on the Fulham as well as Chelsea (when Fuham played away)... and the ad libbing seemed very much part and parcel of the irks of filming the show as opposed to genuine pissed offedness with one another... anyhow; other folks are well versed in minder lore. not so i. as i say, 5 years ago i had seen about one or two episodes. something for later in life, i felt... same with sweeney. other peoples' passions, y'see... so mournful and co passed me by...Dempsey and Makepeace? even that was left until later in life.... if you are creating these skits with a genuine passion for film and tv land... there' s mases of people to be covered. perhaps this is an off shoot of his nibs' jools london travels...?
As an American growing up in the 1960s, I only knew of George Cole from two black and white films, Scrooge and Morning Departure but from just those two movies I could tell he was an excellent actor. I had no idea he had such a prolific career in Britain and I'm glad he did. Cole had a genuine charisma about him that came across on screen making him instantly likable. You really do this remarkable man justice in your video.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! It's incredible how George Cole's talent could shine through even across continents and decades. His genuine charisma and undeniable skill truly made him a standout performer. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning more about his remarkable career through the video. He certainly left his mark on British entertainment, and it's a privilege to celebrate his legacy. Thank you for watching the video! xxxx
What an excellent show on a wonderful actor! Even though we didn't get to see "Minder" on this side of the Pond, George Cole still turned up in a number of Late Show Movies. Ever since I saw him as "Flash Harry" I followed his work. Thank you again for such a well-done tribute to an iconic actor!
Thank you so much for your kind words! George Cole truly left a remarkable legacy in the world of entertainment, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tribute. "Minder" may not have made its way to your side of the Pond, but it's wonderful to hear that you still had the opportunity to appreciate his talent through his other roles, such as "Flash Harry." His versatility and charisma made him a beloved figure in the industry, and it's heartwarming to know that his work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and thank you so much for watching the video! xxxx
Your channel is so well-balanced it is a joy to read! I love learning about my favorite British actors in such a pleasant, professional way! Carry on! 😊
I found "The Firebug" episode of Gideon's Way. Oh his character is quite disturbing! but I felt empathy for him too. Fantastic acting from George Cole. I'm so glad you mentioned it. I had never watched Gideon's Way before. So I'm going through the other episodes. What a great programme. Thank you Shar for such a wonderful presentation and tribute to such a great actor and person. I remember George Cole as Flash Harry in St. Trinians and A Christmas Carol (scrooge) and other movies. I actually didn't watch Minder that much when it first aired, I may have watched one or two episodes but I was a young teenager back then and probably wasn't into it. I know my parents watched it though. I have found episodes on YT and am going to watch some out of respect for George Cole. I feel I will probably appreciate it a lot more now as an adult.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the narration and the story about George Cole. He truly was a remarkable individual, and it's so lovely to hear that you found the video to be a fitting tribute to him. Your appreciation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your support. Thank you so much for watching! xxxx
His death signals a passing of a man who despite being a superb actor in his own right, was one of the last surviving links to the world of Alec Guinness, Bernard Miles, John Mills , Kathleen Harrison et al, and in particular his mentor and lifelong freind Alaister Sim. Bot performances in 1951 A Christmas Carol and also Laughter in Paradise as well as the schoolboy spy film are classics that resonate down the decades. Brilliant and a gentleman of his time too. Lovely stuff.
There's still at least one alive from around the same time, Stanley Baxter. One film with Alastair Sim (a minor role), another with Wilfred Hyde-White and James Robertson Justice.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Minder is definitely a classic British series that's worth checking out. You should be able to find Minder DVDs for online or in specialty stores. I think there may even be episodes on UA-cam. It's a fantastic show filled with humour, drama, and memorable characters. Happy hunting, and thanks for watching! xxxx
This is utterly beautiful. I met, well, bumped into George in Maidenhead in I think the mid 90s. He was gracious, funny and so polite. And he had the classiest leather shoes I have ever seen. What a lovely man.
Rip Dennis Waterman too what a great actor and what a double act they made ,miss you guys, we're lucky to have some wonderfull footage to remember George and Dennis aka Arthur and Terry were some special actors but more importantly special people &friends rip George(Arthur) & Dennis(Terry) you are very much missed 😢😭R.I.P💤
Until watching this I never knew George was adopted. I was also though my parents told me at an early age. Years later I traced my birth mother but felt exactly the same as George.....as far as I was concerned my adoptive parents were my parents. I always looked forward to watching episode of Minder....it's a timeless classic which still makes me laugh.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - that’s a wonderful tribute to your parents too - George absolutely adored his as well - it’s very heartwarming ❤ thank you for watching too ❤
We got very close.When I was just born, my parents used to pass me to GC who was working behind the bar at an RAF station in NW London and there I would lay sleeping just behind the bar.
I will agree George and Dennis were for me the best too - although I think Gary gave a great performance and did a good job under the circumstances of having to follow Dennis Waterman! xx
Just watched George Cole in “Firebug” . Ooo it was so entertaining I was glued to it so thanks for the heads up . From the ‘proper coppers’ to George being filmed on his bike and scooter in front of a picture played behind him I enjoyed every minute 👍
I’m so happy you watched it and enjoyed it!!! I know Gideon may not be everyone’s cup of tea ☕️ lol but it’s definitely mine! My other absolute guilty pleasure is 🫣 Public Eye - with Alfred Burke - I’ve watched it more times than I can count! Or I should say not ‘it’ but the entire series 🤭 xxx
90 is a pretty good innings by any standard and what a life. Marvellous actor in every respect. No one can deny his greatness in the role of Arthur Daley but for me, personally, there are two roles that I much preferred him playing. I'm a big fan of the St. Trinian's films and he is Flash Harry to be sure. The other role is as the father of Madeline Smith's character in the 1970 Hammer Horror film The Vampire Lovers. I was actually aware of his history with the legendary Alastair Sim and I really must get around to reading his autobiography. So good of him to keep the most private part of his life private. So many "celebrities" could do with learning from that. There was nothing flash about George. A truly great actor and a decent bloke. He and Dennis are both missed. Thank you for another wonderful tribute video. Well researched and tastefully presented, as always.
Yes! I'm so glad he had a long and happy life I agree also that Flash Harry was brilliant and wasn't Ingrid Pitt in Vampire Lovers? She was amazing - sadly she she died young didn't she? I would so definitely recommend George's autobiography - it's worth reading! I agree regarding keeping his private life private - I think it must have been terribly painful for him - I very much respect his decision not to talk about it publicly but I did smile at your comment about 'celebrities' today it's so true!!! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video
@@BeautifulBadandBizarreIndeed she was, and in so many other great horror films. Ingrid Pitt was a fabulous actress. She had that total presence thing going on. When she was on screen you couldn't take your eyes off her. Funny thing, but just last night I watched The Wicker Man (the original and best version) featuring her remarkable presence. She was made to play the role of Carmilla - the original vampire - long before Count Dracula. 😁 I just had to check. Ingrid Pitt died in 2010 at the age of 73. Her life story is pretty remarkable too.
Thank you so much - I thought she was younger than that! She was such a beauty as well as being incredibly talented. I haven’t seen The Wicker Man! I do actually find the 60s and 70s horror films more watchable than todays offerings - although having said that - I pretty much feel that way about all film genres/entertainment! I can’t remember the last time I watched a ‘modern’ film - I think it might have been Legend 🤭
Awwww George Edward Cole I absolutely love him. "Our Arfur" He brought so much happiness and joy to my life. And yes I heard Alistair Simms took George in. St Trinians has Flash Harry a Cockney Spiv hahaha wonderful. And then 'Minder' It was amazing and magical. It is so lovely that George and Dennis remained good friends throughout. I miss them immensely. Thankfully these incredible legends have left so many memories with lots of irreplaceable footage. Dennis Waterman said he and George had the time of their lives in Minder ❤😊❤😊
He was such an icon! A brilliant actor and by all accounts of everyone that knew him - one of the nicest people you could wish to meet! Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤❤❤
Your videos really are in a league above other tribute channels. Your delivery is always fair and balanced, obviously well researched, and given with such care and compassion. The love of what you do really shines through in your videos!
Thank you for posting this I really enjoyed it. I knew he was close to Alistair Sim. I still watch Minder now and love it. George Cole's second wife appeared in one of the episodes as a hotel proprietor - the one where Arthur fakes his death.
Hello again Excellent video on George Cole Thankyou. The St Trinians films were some of my favourites growing up. I was always a bit sad no one ever thought to actually open a private girls school called that but I assume copyright a probable obstacle. The remakes oh dear were dreadful and I feel for those who watched those and never the original. It's a true pity that getting anyone my children's age of younger to even consider watching a film in black and white is a chore in itself ! As you will probably guess I was also a keen watcher of Minder though this declined after Dennis left and the show fell victim to the no violence on TV that had become prevalent at that time championed by the A Team where no one could ever be seen to be injured and had to be seen crawling out of a plane crash just slightly unkempt. I see you managed to get Diana in this video too 😉😉😎 Once again thank you for your hard work making these and keeping these great actors and actresses alive despite their deaths x
😂😂😂 It's an obsession - and it just goes to show how many famous people Diana worked with lol xx The St Trinian's films were such fun! I'm so used to watching black and white films - never even give it a second thought - I love them - although I always feel annoyed that Diana went to Hollywood and they put her in a black and white film - with 'I Married a Woman' I honestly feel it should have been in technicolour and given the same treatment as Jayne in Rock Hunter for example or Marilyn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes etc xx It's always a pleasure to make these videos - thank you so much for watching them! I'm really excited about the next one - it's taking a while as so much has been going on - but I'm working on it! xx
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found the research valuable. George Cole's portrayal of Arthur was truly iconic, and he is greatly missed xxxx Thank you for watching the video! xxxx
Amazing man and with minder alone made him legendary with Terry ,thanks George for the millions of laughs ,nothing or nobody came close to his special kind of comedy ❤
I have to agree with you Mick! I think George had so much character and I remember when all my friends were fainting over Dennis Waterman I was totally in love with George 🤭 he was brilliant! ❤ I hope your Sunday has been going well x
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre George was also very intelligent wasn't hard to see that in him ,and that's why he was so special and extremely quick witted ,just great memories from better times and yes thanks good day with family ,and after a while off I'm going back to work tomorrow,hope your weekends been nice and fun ❤️🌹
BBB, you have a wonderful skill to show the world your opinion of someone without any shallow appreciation or hero worship......I've watched and truly enjoyed many of your posts on many 'stars'......you show them in a grounded light, detailed and precise.......confident work...thanks.....
Thank You BBB. Much appreciated. I've subbed.🙂🙂🙂. I think Arthur Daley was Flash Harry 20 yrs on for George Cole! All the Best to you and your channel xxx
Loved him. So much talent and How easy life could have gone the wrong way at the beginning. Gentleman not to have spoken about his divorce. Hope all his children came together at the end.
@Beautiful Bad and Bizarre I would never know it! Your programs are a real treat for fans of these wonderful actors who worked so hard at their craft! They developed through taking parts wherever they could find them and learned how to make all facets of their performances interesting. We are still watching their shadows (albeit electronic ones now, rather than projected) and still applauding! We love your channel and the way you honor these performers!
A brilliant actor and a true gent in every respect. For me, he'll always be the emmaculate Arthur Daley in Minder, a role which bought a smile to so many people's faces. He was truly remarkable and a great presence on the screen Farewell Mr Cole and thank you
Always loved Arthur in Minder and thought he was born for the part. Very enjoyable presentation about a brilliant and maybe slightly underrated British great. For me one of the very best.
Great feature Shar. Minder was never as good when DW left, but George was always superb. I watched the cult sci-fi series UFO a few months back, and George was a guest star in one episode. Check it out to see George in an uncharacteristic role!
Thank you! I think Gary Webster had an impossible act to follow - Dennis Waterman was blimming amazing!!! I loved him - he had so much charisma and talent! x I'll see if I can find UFO and watch George's episode! Thank you for the info x
Arthur Daley, a well developed character, well written, and well acted. George was a different version of Alistair Sim. I think he once appeared in an Agatha Christie movie - all good actors do!
Very nice and beautiful insight of my favourite George Cole an icon of the small screen he lives forever as Arthur Daley still has the fun and want to watch bless him
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre please keep us updated on these veterans and legends of comic cinema who icons in their own rights and forever remembered for their contributions to entertainment
What a lovely tribute to George Cole. I still treasure his little cameo role as The Boy in Olivier’s Henry V (1944). His big line was to sit on the battlefield in Agincourt and say “Oh for an ale house in London!” in his best cockney accent. 😂😂😂
What a strange coincidence that you should feature the inimitable George Cole. Recently I’ve been enjoying old British black and white films and only last week watched Cottage To Let! I’m so glad you’re back and in cracking form with this biopic of George Cole.
Oh WOW! I love it when that happens!!! I haven’t watched Lady Godiva for a while (but to be fair I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it 😂) and making this has made me want to watch it again soon! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤❤❤
I do love an old black & white movie so when I saw your post I searched for Cottage to Let and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it, I’m going to try and find another good old British black & white to finish off my Sunday, they don’t make actors like these anymore.
@@barefootcontessa3112 the old films are unbeatable for me! It’s like being transported to another time and place and you can really lose yourself in them ❤️
Excellent video and thank you. What a legend he was and in my eyes, still is. Flash Harry and Arthur Daley will live in many peoples memories forever and rightly so.
Loved George in The Belle's of St Trinian's as Flash Harry. Beryl Reid was also in it. Maybe she could be the subject of a future video? So glad to have you back!
Will you be doing anything on the gorgeous Georgina Hale who has just sadly left us??All I remember of her is her beauty and the way she talked every sentence or nearly every sentence drawn out in her perfect crisp voice!!
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What a lovely man .Genius of an actor. The real Del Boy . What a double act with Dennis Waterman .
I agree! He worked so well with Dennis and it’s so lovely that they remained such good friends ❤
Well said! Absolutely.
He was a genius I just loved him ❤
I agree - absolutely loved him! xxxx
Lots of lovely tributes to Arfur, and rightly so. Let's not forget her indoors...
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! ‘Er indoors will never be forgotten 🤭 xxx thank you for watching x
I often refer to her indoors as "her indoors", bless Arthur Daley (and George Cole) - classic and part of my early years.
RIP George.
♥🙏
A real gentleman to not talk about his divorce . What a loving father.
I completely agree - it’s refreshing and dignified xx thank you for watching ❤️
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre That's true. Unlike his character Arthur Daley in 'Minder', George himself was always a very moral man in real life.
He was not just highly respected for his greatl acting abilities, but was also loved and adored by both his fellow actors and the public alike.
Unfortunately, they don't make them like him anymore.
Still Watching Minder Repeats, George Cole and Dennis Waterman..So Funny And Brilliant!.. 😁
They are so watchable!!! They’ve certainly stood the test of time ❤️
Beautiful tribute to the late George Cole such an amazing iconic actor from the part he played in Scrooge to the portrayal of Flash Harry in the St Trinian's movies and latterly the part of Arthur Daley alongside Dennis Waterman in Minder a programme that even to this day I still enjoy viewing he was such a iconic actor and character actor and off screen apparently by all accounts such a genuine approachable gentleman too may you Rest in peace George Cole 🕊️🕊️
Well done for this storey of Georges life. I had the pleasure of working on Minder for the first 52 episodes, George and Dennis were absolutely wonderful and totally professional, they knew what all the crew did and why, and were helpful where they could be. I think it did become the Arthur Daley show eventually, as when we started, the first episode shot was "Bounty Hunter" and it wasn't seen as a comedy, although of course it developed into one, probably due to Georges delivery of the fabulous Leon Griffith's scripts, plus George and Dennis's ad-libs. Crew rumour had it that Lee Montague was considered for the part of Arthur, if he had done it the show would of course been very different. Four very happy years of my career.
Oh my blooming goodness this is WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for this interesting information and insight into Minder and George and Dennis! I’m over the moon to read this! It’s always such a thrill too when you hear such good things about people in film in TV etc that you grew up loving and admiring! What a fantastic job you had/have - how brilliant - I’m sure you have some treasured memories and great stories to tell!!! Thank you so very much for your comment! It’s exceedingly appreciated ❤️
The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 2222pm 28.8.23 so this burd is george cole's daughter or some such? cool... a funny one, this. i have only just recently watched minder.... as i consciously left it until later in life to view. an enjoyable show if that's worth anything? i first saw him in the obligatory christmas carol. a decent film.....anyone know why they used to film various segments of minder in rochdale?
@@JJONNYREPP Some of ot in Earlsfield (as were parts of The Sweeney). Very Near George's Tooting and Denis' Clapham..
@@geoffboxell9301 The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life 1950pm 2.9.23 i aint well versed in london locales. i thought they proffered up a great deal of themselves with their character portrayals of arfur and tel.. i mean, i got the impression denis waterman was literally keen on the Fulham as well as Chelsea (when Fuham played away)... and the ad libbing seemed very much part and parcel of the irks of filming the show as opposed to genuine pissed offedness with one another... anyhow; other folks are well versed in minder lore. not so i. as i say, 5 years ago i had seen about one or two episodes. something for later in life, i felt... same with sweeney. other peoples' passions, y'see... so mournful and co passed me by...Dempsey and Makepeace? even that was left until later in life.... if you are creating these skits with a genuine passion for film and tv land... there' s mases of people to be covered. perhaps this is an off shoot of his nibs' jools london travels...?
It always makes me very happy to hear that popular actors are also terrific individuals! ❤️☺️
Rest in peace George cole you were a good Actor and lovely yellow flowers
Thank you so much for watching ❤❤❤
As an American growing up in the 1960s, I only knew of George Cole from two black and white films, Scrooge and Morning Departure but from just those two movies I could tell he was an excellent actor. I had no idea he had such a prolific career in Britain and I'm glad he did. Cole had a genuine charisma about him that came across on screen making him instantly likable. You really do this remarkable man justice in your video.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! It's incredible how George Cole's talent could shine through even across continents and decades. His genuine charisma and undeniable skill truly made him a standout performer. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed learning more about his remarkable career through the video. He certainly left his mark on British entertainment, and it's a privilege to celebrate his legacy. Thank you for watching the video! xxxx
What an excellent show on a wonderful actor! Even though we didn't get to see "Minder" on this side of the Pond, George Cole still turned up in a number of Late Show Movies. Ever since I saw him as "Flash Harry" I followed his work. Thank you again for such a well-done tribute to an iconic actor!
Thank you so much for your kind words! George Cole truly left a remarkable legacy in the world of entertainment, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tribute. "Minder" may not have made its way to your side of the Pond, but it's wonderful to hear that you still had the opportunity to appreciate his talent through his other roles, such as "Flash Harry." His versatility and charisma made him a beloved figure in the industry, and it's heartwarming to know that his work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and thank you so much for watching the video! xxxx
Your channel is so well-balanced it is a joy to read! I love learning about my favorite British actors in such a pleasant, professional way! Carry on! 😊
Such a good example of a British star. Absolute diamond. I loved minder
Definitely one of the very best! xx
Always loved George...Arthur Daley is just legendary
Same here! Totally agree ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching xx
I'll never forget "her indoors".
George was a great actor and mentored by one of The Greats, Alistair Sim
Great thanks 💯
Delightful and heartbreaking
A wonderful life
I've been a fan since I was wee.
I still am.
Thanks George
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George has always been one of my absolute favourite performers from the first time I saw him on screen in a St Trinians film.
Same for me! I think the first film I remember seeing him in was Scrooge! ❤ he was wonderful! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching ❤
I used the watch The Minder too…..brilliant duo.
Minder was brilliant and I loved George as Arthur - and Dennis as Terry! xxxx
I found "The Firebug" episode of Gideon's Way. Oh his character is quite disturbing! but I felt empathy for him too. Fantastic acting from George Cole.
I'm so glad you mentioned it.
I had never watched Gideon's Way before. So I'm going through the other episodes. What a great programme.
Thank you Shar for such a wonderful presentation and tribute to such a great actor and person.
I remember George Cole as Flash Harry in St. Trinians and
A Christmas Carol (scrooge) and other movies.
I actually didn't watch Minder that much when it first aired, I may have watched one or two episodes but I was a young teenager back then and probably wasn't into it.
I know my parents watched it though.
I have found episodes on YT and am going to watch some out of respect for George Cole. I feel I will probably appreciate it a lot more now as an adult.
Sweet voice of narrator/rix, lovely story about a lovely, lucky man.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the narration and the story about George Cole. He truly was a remarkable individual, and it's so lovely to hear that you found the video to be a fitting tribute to him. Your appreciation means a lot, and I'm grateful for your support. Thank you so much for watching! xxxx
His death signals a passing of a man who despite being a superb actor in his own right, was one of the last surviving links to the world of Alec Guinness, Bernard Miles, John Mills , Kathleen Harrison et al, and in particular his mentor and lifelong freind Alaister Sim. Bot performances in 1951 A Christmas Carol and also Laughter in Paradise as well as the schoolboy spy film are classics that resonate down the decades. Brilliant and a gentleman of his time too. Lovely stuff.
Loving all those names! ❤️🥰 thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤️
“The Bells of Saint Trinians”. Loved those films.
There's still at least one alive from around the same time, Stanley Baxter.
One film with Alastair Sim (a minor role), another with Wilfred Hyde-White and James Robertson Justice.
Yes! I think Stanley is 96 now! ❤️
The bells of st trinnians was some of my favourite childhood films altho before my time, I spent many a happy hour laughing my socks off 😊❤😊
RIP Arthur. Thanks for the laughter 😄
As an American Anglophile I hope I can find Minder DVDs to purchase.Great video, Thanks !
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Minder is definitely a classic British series that's worth checking out. You should be able to find Minder DVDs for online or in specialty stores. I think there may even be episodes on UA-cam. It's a fantastic show filled with humour, drama, and memorable characters. Happy hunting, and thanks for watching! xxxx
A fitting tribute.Thank you
My pleasure - thank you so much for watching! xx
This is utterly beautiful. I met, well, bumped into George in Maidenhead in I think the mid 90s. He was gracious, funny and so polite. And he had the classiest leather shoes I have ever seen. What a lovely man.
That’s so lovely! I’m smiling at the shoes! Thank you so much for sharing that memory and thank you for watching the video ❤️
George Cole true legend never forgot 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I thoroughly agree!!!! ❤❤❤
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre thank you 💞
R.l.P. George Cole, wonderful actor & character
I agree George was wonderful! Thank you for watching xx
George Cole played my favourite character ever Arthur Daly he was fantastic in minder which is my favourite t v program ever what a guy
He was brilliant I fully agree 🥰❤️❤️
Rip Dennis Waterman too what a great actor and what a double act they made ,miss you guys, we're lucky to have some wonderfull footage to remember George and Dennis aka Arthur and Terry were some special actors but more importantly special people &friends rip George(Arthur) & Dennis(Terry) you are very much missed 😢😭R.I.P💤
Another great episode about a wonderful actor who gave us many hours of pleasure. Goodnight God bless George. ❤
Thank you so much Linda ❤ and thank you for watching! ❤
Many thanks for this - two of the best nights I ever had in the theatre starred George Cole. He was a brilliant actor and clearly a real gentleman.
How wonderful that you saw him on stage! I would have loved that! ❤️❤️❤️
Until watching this I never knew George was adopted. I was also though my parents told me at an early age. Years later I traced my birth mother but felt exactly the same as George.....as far as I was concerned my adoptive parents were my parents. I always looked forward to watching episode of Minder....it's a timeless classic which still makes me laugh.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - that’s a wonderful tribute to your parents too - George absolutely adored his as well - it’s very heartwarming ❤ thank you for watching too ❤
We got very close.When I was just born, my parents used to pass me to GC who was working behind the bar at an RAF station in NW London and there I would lay sleeping just behind the bar.
Brilliant, I grew up with Minder and still watch it when I can. I do prefer it with George and Dennis though!
I will agree George and Dennis were for me the best too - although I think Gary gave a great performance and did a good job under the circumstances of having to follow Dennis Waterman! xx
All I can say is excellent.
He shares my birthday although 1969, loved arthur Daley
❤ every moment of this story. One of my best British actors.
R.I.H.P George Cole 🕊🙏🏾🕊
Thank you so very much ❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching ❤️
Great actor from my childhood. Thanks….👍👍
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He was so believable as Arthur, but was in reality a totally different persona. Great actor.
I agree - he was a great actor! xxxx
An absolutely brilliantly presented, so well researched presentation.Thank you so much I'm glad you're back.
Thank you so very much! ❤ I’ve really missed being here and I’m glad to be back! Xx
I remember him playing a “spiv” in the black and white movie “Bells of St Trinians”
O, l love George Cole Such a wonderful actor, especially as Arthur Daley. Thank you so much for this.
He was brilliant!!! I agree ❤️ thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching xx
Just watched George Cole in “Firebug” . Ooo it was so entertaining I was glued to it so thanks for the heads up . From the ‘proper coppers’ to George being filmed on his bike and scooter in front of a picture played behind him I enjoyed every minute 👍
I’m so happy you watched it and enjoyed it!!! I know Gideon may not be everyone’s cup of tea ☕️ lol but it’s definitely mine! My other absolute guilty pleasure is 🫣 Public Eye - with Alfred Burke - I’ve watched it more times than I can count! Or I should say not ‘it’ but the entire series 🤭 xxx
Thanks for the wonderful video.I love Minder and still watch the reruns and never tire of them.
Minder...best ever.
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George starred in a great, seemingly forgotten comedy series in the 80s called 'The Bounder' with Peter Bowles. Very funny and well worth a watch
90 is a pretty good innings by any standard and what a life. Marvellous actor in every respect. No one can deny his greatness in the role of Arthur Daley but for me, personally, there are two roles that I much preferred him playing. I'm a big fan of the St. Trinian's films and he is Flash Harry to be sure. The other role is as the father of Madeline Smith's character in the 1970 Hammer Horror film The Vampire Lovers.
I was actually aware of his history with the legendary Alastair Sim and I really must get around to reading his autobiography. So good of him to keep the most private part of his life private. So many "celebrities" could do with learning from that. There was nothing flash about George. A truly great actor and a decent bloke. He and Dennis are both missed.
Thank you for another wonderful tribute video. Well researched and tastefully presented, as always.
Yes! I'm so glad he had a long and happy life I agree also that Flash Harry was brilliant and wasn't Ingrid Pitt in Vampire Lovers? She was amazing - sadly she she died young didn't she?
I would so definitely recommend George's autobiography - it's worth reading!
I agree regarding keeping his private life private - I think it must have been terribly painful for him - I very much respect his decision not to talk about it publicly but I did smile at your comment about 'celebrities'
today it's so true!!!
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@@BeautifulBadandBizarreIndeed she was, and in so many other great horror films. Ingrid Pitt was a fabulous actress. She had that total presence thing going on. When she was on screen you couldn't take your eyes off her. Funny thing, but just last night I watched The Wicker Man (the original and best version) featuring her remarkable presence. She was made to play the role of Carmilla - the original vampire - long before Count Dracula. 😁
I just had to check. Ingrid Pitt died in 2010 at the age of 73. Her life story is pretty remarkable too.
Thank you so much - I thought she was younger than that! She was such a beauty as well as being incredibly talented. I haven’t seen The Wicker Man! I do actually find the 60s and 70s horror films more watchable than todays offerings - although having said that - I pretty much feel that way about all film genres/entertainment! I can’t remember the last time I watched a ‘modern’ film - I think it might have been Legend 🤭
Awwww George Edward Cole I absolutely love him. "Our Arfur" He brought so much happiness and joy to my life. And yes I heard Alistair Simms took George in. St Trinians has Flash Harry a Cockney Spiv hahaha wonderful. And then 'Minder' It was amazing and magical. It is so lovely that George and Dennis remained good friends throughout. I miss them immensely. Thankfully these incredible legends have left so many memories with lots of irreplaceable footage. Dennis Waterman said he and George had the time of their lives in Minder ❤😊❤😊
He was such an icon! A brilliant actor and by all accounts of everyone that knew him - one of the nicest people you could wish to meet! Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤❤❤
Your videos really are in a league above other tribute channels. Your delivery is always fair and balanced, obviously well researched, and given with such care and compassion. The love of what you do really shines through in your videos!
You've made my day! Thank you so much - and thank you for watching! I really do appreciate your comment ❤❤❤
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre I second that lovely lady I am now a sub.
George Cole even played the part of an astronaut on the moon in 1969
Love George Cole amazing actor thx for the video rip George xx ❤
My pleasure - thank you for watching xxxx
Lovely 1/2 hour.
A Glass of Whiskey In Hand,Remembering the Great George Cole.
Tremendous Research👍👍👍👍
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Definitely one of the greats.i watch minder every night and whe all the series have finished I start again.
Thank you for posting this I really enjoyed it. I knew he was close to Alistair Sim. I still watch Minder now and love it. George Cole's second wife appeared in one of the episodes as a hotel proprietor - the one where Arthur fakes his death.
My pleasure! I adored George Cole - he was a brilliant actor! and so funny too xxx
Very well narrated, enjoyed the episode.
Hello again
Excellent video on George Cole
Thankyou.
The St Trinians films were some of my favourites growing up.
I was always a bit sad no one ever thought to actually open a private girls school called that but I assume copyright a probable obstacle. The remakes oh dear were dreadful and I feel for those who watched those and never the original. It's a true pity that getting anyone my children's age of younger to even consider watching a film in black and white is a chore in itself !
As you will probably guess I was also a keen watcher of Minder though this declined after Dennis left and the show fell victim to the no violence on TV that had become prevalent at that time championed by the A Team where no one could ever be seen to be injured and had to be seen crawling out of a plane crash just slightly unkempt.
I see you managed to get Diana in this video too 😉😉😎
Once again thank you for your hard work making these and keeping these great actors and actresses alive despite their deaths x
😂😂😂 It's an obsession - and it just goes to show how many famous people Diana worked with lol xx The St Trinian's films were such fun! I'm so used to watching black and white films - never even give it a second thought - I love them - although I always feel annoyed that Diana went to Hollywood and they put her in a black and white film - with 'I Married a Woman' I honestly feel it should have been in technicolour and given the same treatment as Jayne in Rock Hunter for example or Marilyn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes etc xx
It's always a pleasure to make these videos - thank you so much for watching them! I'm really excited about the next one - it's taking a while as so much has been going on - but I'm working on it! xx
Great videos on all these amazing actors. Love George Cole. Hard working actor. Should have been Sir George Cole. ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - I agree!!! I love the thought of Sir George Cole! ❤️
That was brilliant 👏👏 You do excellent videos 🇳🇿🇳🇿
Wonderful !... Thank you for putting in so much time and effort doing the research for this excellent production. RIP Arthur !
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found the research valuable. George Cole's portrayal of Arthur was truly iconic, and he is greatly missed xxxx Thank you for watching the video! xxxx
Amazing man and with minder alone made him legendary with Terry ,thanks George for the millions of laughs ,nothing or nobody came close to his special kind of comedy ❤
I have to agree with you Mick! I think George had so much character and I remember when all my friends were fainting over Dennis Waterman I was totally in love with George 🤭 he was brilliant! ❤ I hope your Sunday has been going well x
@@BeautifulBadandBizarre George was also very intelligent wasn't hard to see that in him ,and that's why he was so special and extremely quick witted ,just great memories from better times and yes thanks good day with family ,and after a while off I'm going back to work tomorrow,hope your weekends been nice and fun ❤️🌹
Great actor minder lives on forever
I agree! ❤️❤️❤️
RIP George and Dennis
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A lovely and very interesting video. I always liked George Cole and never missed Minder from when it first started. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so very much! Same here! We watched Minder from day one - loved it ❤️
BBB, you have a wonderful skill to show the world your opinion of someone without any shallow appreciation or hero worship......I've watched and truly enjoyed many of your posts on many 'stars'......you show them in a grounded light, detailed and precise.......confident work...thanks.....
Thanks Shar💐 for reminding me how great an actor George Cole was❤️. To me though he will always be Arthur Daly.
God Bless 🌹😘❤️🇬🇧
My pleasure! Thank you for watching - I agree George was a wonderful Arthur Daley! ❤️❤️❤️🌹
Fantastic. Such an enduring character. Absolutely loved St Trinnians and Alistair Simms. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you so much - I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Lovely story very well told thankyou🍀🍀👍🍀
Thank You BBB. Much appreciated. I've subbed.🙂🙂🙂. I think Arthur Daley was Flash Harry 20 yrs on for George Cole! All the Best to you and your channel xxx
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and I absolutely appreciate you subscribing too! I hope you enjoy the future videos I'm planning! xx
Like many UK actors, he aways produced a great job all his roles.
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god bless him and thank you.
My pleasure - thank you for watching x
Loved him. So much talent and How easy life could have gone the wrong way at the beginning. Gentleman not to have spoken about his divorce. Hope all his children came together at the end.
Never regarded as a film star, even though he was!
Absolutely - he was a great actor and film star! xxxx
I love George Cole. This is a lovely presentation. Thank you so much. Love from a fan in San Diego, California.
Thank you so much Ginny! I love California - sending you lots of love from the U.K. ❤️
Excellent in all respects. I’m v hard of hearing and your clarity of speech is all the more appreciated as a consequence.
Thank you so very much for your lovely comment! And for watching ❤️ it’s very appreciated!
So nice to hear clear speaking! Also, it's not a robot voice--which is so insulting to an audience!
Thank you so much! I do have problems with pronunciations sometimes 🤭 but I try my best ❤️
@Beautiful Bad and Bizarre I would never know it! Your programs are a real treat for fans of these wonderful actors who worked so hard at their craft! They developed through taking parts wherever they could find them and learned how to make all facets of their performances interesting. We are still watching their shadows (albeit electronic ones now, rather than projected) and still applauding! We love your channel and the way you honor these performers!
Beautifully presented, amazing ❤
Glad you think so! Thank you so much xxxx
I didn’t stop smiling all through the video thank you so much 😊
Absolutely wonderful documentary. I smiled all the way through. Thanks for posting.
A brilliant actor and a true gent in every respect. For me, he'll always be the emmaculate Arthur Daley in Minder, a role which bought a smile to so many people's faces. He was truly remarkable and a great presence on the screen Farewell Mr Cole and thank you
I agree! George Cole was a brilliant actor and truly unforgettable as Arthur Daley. ❤️ xxxx
Always loved Arthur in Minder and thought he was born for the part. Very enjoyable presentation about a brilliant and maybe slightly underrated British great. For me one of the very best.
Me too! As you can probably tell 🤭 Thank you so much for your lovely comment and watching the video - it’s very much appreciated! ❤️
Great feature Shar. Minder was never as good when DW left, but George was always superb. I watched the cult sci-fi series UFO a few months back, and George was a guest star in one episode. Check it out to see George in an uncharacteristic role!
Thank you! I think Gary Webster had an impossible act to follow - Dennis Waterman was blimming amazing!!! I loved him - he had so much charisma and talent! x I'll see if I can find UFO and watch George's episode! Thank you for the info x
My favourite actor of all time
Arthur Daley, a well developed character, well written, and well acted. George was a different version of Alistair Sim. I think he once appeared in an Agatha Christie movie - all good actors do!
What a fantastic actor he was .
He was! ❤️❤️❤️
Great story well told
Thank you kindly! x
Superb short documentary on one of England's great character Actor's.
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@@BeautifulBadandBizarre You're welcome. Love your great short stories.
My Wife Sue loved "MINDER" she even bought the DVD's !!!! Brilliant Memories of a By Gone Ara !!!!
Thank you for your lovely comment! Minder was just SOOOOO good! ❤️❤️❤️
Very nice and beautiful insight of my favourite George Cole an icon of the small screen he lives forever as Arthur Daley still has the fun and want to watch bless him
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@@BeautifulBadandBizarre please keep us updated on these veterans and legends of comic cinema who icons in their own rights and forever remembered for their contributions to entertainment
Thankyou for this. Very well put together.
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you so much! xxxx
what a star thank you for a super video of a super star RIP GEORGE ,
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching - it’s greatly appreciated! Xx
What a lovely tribute to George Cole. I still treasure his little cameo role as The Boy in Olivier’s Henry V (1944). His big line was to sit on the battlefield in Agincourt and say “Oh for an ale house in London!” in his best cockney accent. 😂😂😂
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George cole was a brilliant actor an comeden and actor minder was top TV not like the rubbish on now and not for getting den 😢😢❤
I absolutely loved him in Minder. Great video.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
What a strange coincidence that you should feature the inimitable George Cole. Recently I’ve been enjoying old British black and white films and only last week watched Cottage To Let! I’m so glad you’re back and in cracking form with this biopic of George Cole.
Oh WOW! I love it when that happens!!! I haven’t watched Lady Godiva for a while (but to be fair I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it 😂) and making this has made me want to watch it again soon! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! ❤❤❤
I do love an old black & white movie so when I saw your post I searched for Cottage to Let and have thoroughly enjoyed watching it, I’m going to try and find another good old British black & white to finish off my Sunday, they don’t make actors like these anymore.
@@barefootcontessa3112 the old films are unbeatable for me! It’s like being transported to another time and place and you can really lose yourself in them ❤️
@@barefootcontessa3112 I can recommend a UA-cam channel called British B Movies and More. That should keep you going for quite some time.
Thanks for posting. Great in Minder and later roles. I wonder if he was Fred in Scrooge. Which I could look up.
Excellent video and thank you. What a legend he was and in my eyes, still is. Flash Harry and Arthur Daley will live in many peoples memories forever and rightly so.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! I agree - George was a superb actor and the perfect Flash Harry and Arthur ❤
Loved George in The Belle's of St Trinian's as Flash Harry. Beryl Reid was also in it. Maybe she could be the subject of a future video? So glad to have you back!
Thank you so very much!!! I LOVE Beryl Reid too! She was amazing! Flash Harry was so brilliant! I love that Sid Field was his influence for Harry ❤❤❤
Lovely memories of a wonderful life lived by a marvelous comic actor.
Very very enjoyable, thank you 🇮🇪💚
Thank you for that ! My Dad loved George Cole . Always wondered who his natural parents were?
He was amazing! According to his autobiography which was published shortly before his death he never found out who his biological parents were x
What a lovely man and great actor some of his sayings in minder were fantastic I still laugh now I’m watching minder on TV .A great man.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - same for me! I still love watching Minder! Thank you for watching! It’s very appreciated xx
Will you be doing anything on the gorgeous Georgina Hale who has just sadly left us??All I remember of her is her beauty and the way she talked every sentence or nearly every sentence drawn out in her perfect crisp voice!!
Without a doubt Ian! She was such a talented actress! and beautiful - such a distinctive face - loved her! xxxx
That was a pleasure to watch, thank you.
Much appreciated! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️