David, I really enjoyed this clip with you and Barray but, I also want to mention that your portrayal of Kenneth is exceptional and I know he would be proud. Thank you for bringing him to life again for us in Fantabulosa. I am a huge fan of Kenneth and his work and so wish I had had the privilege to meet him but, then again he may have told me to 'sod off' or something, bless him. Ah, if only he had enjoyed his life and much as many of us enjoyed his life. RIP Kenny
Thank you for the share David.I had not seen this before.I think we are now officially living in a totally different age and not all for the better.Again I was proud to see your involvement at a critical time in entertainment.R.I.P Barry Cryer .N.B I am still miffed that you did not play the role of Kenneth in 'Fantabulosa''
I remember him saying at a book signing when he asked what to write the lady said Emma Chissit. He said to her “How to you spell it Emma”? And she said “No, I said how much is it”
Kenneth Williams was an intelligent, well read, wit, ranconteur who gave joy to millions. He was one of the greatest chat show guests ever. He even hosted twice for Wogan. RIP Kenny. Your private life is of no interest now!
Sheen was good in Fantabulosa but Benson would have been better. Better still, the chap who played him in Cor Blimey. That was absolutely spot on I thought and far more fun too by the way. Sheen's portrayal was utterly miserable I thought.
Unless it happened and I missed it we really missed out on an evening of just David and Barry talking about Kenneth, sharing their pooled knowledge and Barrys first hand accounts
I well remember as a young kid at uni attending the Benson show at the uni and arriving late and Benson insulted me very personally in front of everyone. It almost put me off Williams for life i was so embarrassed lol!
@@DavidBensonActor oh no ! I didn’t realise you would even read this mind you it’s Kenneth who I’m talking about haha I’m confused ! Don’t worry no need to apologise it was amazing as it was so realistic and i Was young and sensitive it’s hilarious and was really funny don’t worry ! It was fun to be part of the dynamic and authentic I was at the art college helped with get ins at the theatre happy memories and a great show cheers mate !
Back in the 1970s, I was invited to a New Year''s Eve Party - it was actors, actresses, producers and other theatrical people. Suddenly there were screams and howls from across the room. It was Kenneth Williams (I hadn't noticed that he was there). Kenneth was screaming because some young actors refused to kiss him. It would have been scandalous were it someone else, but I think that was what was expected of Kenneth - he was unstable.
Richard Madeley’s memory is failing him. Acid Drops wasn’t a collection of letters. It was a collection of stinging celebrity put-downs that Kenneth had heard or heard about. It’s actually rather an entertains read. A collection of his letters was published posthumously.
What an informative combination! I remember seeing Mr. Benson's one-man show in London and it was either the final show or towards the end of the run and there were cameras filming it for posterity. However, I haven't been able to find any recording. Was it issued on a DVD or am I being obtuse? I was abroad in Slovakia for 12 years so maybe I'm out of the loop. There's also a fascinating interview with Barry Cryer by Mark Lawson. Well worth watching. ruclips.net/video/nWt4O8IuOE8/видео.html
Michael Sheen's performance is total cobblers. He's playing KW like KW was on stage or on screen in the Carry Ons. Offstage and without an audience he wasn't like that at all. Listen to those few personal interviews he gives without an audience. Other than his preciseness of diction, he's really not much different from anyone else As he himself wrote "If only they could see the sort of man I am when I'm at home alone..."
do think they wrong about saying Kenneth willam's was co meting about being gay in the the the clib. feel he was just talking about the sterio type of actors in the day. he seemed only to talk about being gay in his Diary's, and only then in a very coded way.
Sorry but what are these people watching when they say Sheen is superb.....he is TERRIBLE. A complete caricature and so forced it is ludicrous. I concede that Sheen is brilliant at doing Tony Blair but he was utterly embarrassing trying to play Kenneth. Adam Godley should have been given the role. He is amazing as Kenneth. A remarkable performance as he is very tall and looks nothing like Kenneth but he gets Williams' voice spot on.... so spot on I believed it was Kenneth after a while watching 'Cor! Blimey'. Sheen doing that blatantly fake laugh is utterly pathetic and painful to watch.
Kenneth Williams was the ultimate proof that no one cared if you were bent, if you were funny, and he and Paddick were hysterical. Now sadly totally unfunny self professed 'gay comics' are succeeding just because they are bent.
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Thanks for sharing David.
RIP Barry & thanks for a life full of laughs.
Hear, hear!
Incredible as always, David.
Wow. You’ve got to meet the Legend Barry Cryer
I absolutely love that man he did more for comedy that almost anybody
David, I really enjoyed this clip with you and Barray but, I also want to mention that your portrayal of Kenneth is exceptional and I know he would be proud. Thank you for bringing him to life again for us in Fantabulosa. I am a huge fan of Kenneth and his work and so wish I had had the privilege to meet him but, then again he may have told me to 'sod off' or something, bless him. Ah, if only he had enjoyed his life and much as many of us enjoyed his life. RIP Kenny
Thank you for the share David.I had not seen this before.I think we are now officially living in a totally different age and not all for the better.Again I was proud to see your involvement at a critical time in entertainment.R.I.P Barry Cryer .N.B I am still miffed that you did not play the role of Kenneth in 'Fantabulosa''
Ah well... 'what's for you won't go past you' as they say. Thanks for watching - glad you like it!
@@DavidBensonActor Well ' You know me 😊,I have have been an avid 'Benson fan' for many yrs,we can only give nick names on here on YT eh David 😉
Brilliant writer and Kenneth Williams was a fabulous actor sad but aren't we all?
Kenneth William's brought people a lot of laughter.
I remember him saying at a book signing when he asked what to write the lady said Emma Chissit. He said to her “How to you spell it Emma”? And she said “No, I said how much is it”
Off topic a bit maybe, but David Benson was brilliant as Noël Coward in Goodnight Sweetheart
Kenneth Williams was an intelligent, well read, wit, ranconteur who gave joy to millions. He was one of the greatest chat show guests ever. He even hosted twice for Wogan. RIP Kenny. Your private life is of no interest now!
Sheen was good in Fantabulosa but Benson would have been better. Better still, the chap who played him in Cor Blimey. That was absolutely spot on I thought and far more fun too by the way. Sheen's portrayal was utterly miserable I thought.
Ken is endlessly fascinating.
Unless it happened and I missed it we really missed out on an evening of just David and Barry talking about Kenneth, sharing their pooled knowledge and Barrys first hand accounts
Barry's disdain for Madley is palpable.
I well remember as a young kid at uni attending the Benson show at the uni and arriving late and Benson insulted me very personally in front of everyone. It almost put me off Williams for life i was so embarrassed lol!
Oh no! If i was in character as Kenneth i probably would have said something insulting. I do apologise.
@@DavidBensonActor oh no ! I didn’t realise you would even read this mind you it’s Kenneth who I’m talking about haha I’m confused ! Don’t worry no need to apologise it was amazing as it was so realistic and i Was young and sensitive it’s hilarious and was really funny don’t worry ! It was fun to be part of the dynamic and authentic I was at the art college helped with get ins at the theatre happy memories and a great show cheers mate !
You have to admire Richard...not many men could work on Tv with their mothers.
I think David Benson should have had the part rather than Sheen.
With respect I think Benson far too chunky, Kennys slight frame was a big part of his character, Sheen did a fine job imo
Back in the 1970s, I was invited to a New Year''s Eve Party - it was actors, actresses, producers and other theatrical people. Suddenly there were screams and howls from across the room. It was Kenneth Williams (I hadn't noticed that he was there). Kenneth was screaming because some young actors refused to kiss him. It would have been scandalous were it someone else, but I think that was what was expected of Kenneth - he was unstable.
Richard Madeley’s memory is failing him. Acid Drops wasn’t a collection of letters. It was a collection of stinging celebrity put-downs that Kenneth had heard or heard about. It’s actually rather an entertains read. A collection of his letters was published posthumously.
Hardly surprising since he's so far up his own arse!
What an informative combination!
I remember seeing Mr. Benson's one-man show in London and it was either the final show or towards the end of the run and there were cameras filming it for posterity. However, I haven't been able to find any recording. Was it issued on a DVD or am I being obtuse? I was abroad in Slovakia for 12 years so maybe I'm out of the loop.
There's also a fascinating interview with Barry Cryer by Mark Lawson. Well worth watching.
ruclips.net/video/nWt4O8IuOE8/видео.html
Hi David, thanks for the link.
Hi David, try this:
ruclips.net/video/z9PsEm3mDoE/видео.html
@@jonhelmer8591 Excellent. Just what I was looking for.
Michael Sheen's performance is total cobblers. He's playing KW like KW was on stage or on screen in the Carry Ons.
Offstage and without an audience he wasn't like that at all. Listen to those few personal interviews he gives without an audience.
Other than his preciseness of diction, he's really not much different from anyone else
As he himself wrote "If only they could see the sort of man I am when I'm at home alone..."
do think they wrong about saying Kenneth willam's was co
meting about being gay in the the the clib. feel he was just talking about the sterio type of actors in the day. he seemed only to talk about being gay in his Diary's, and only then in a very coded way.
Sheen was good, but I think you would have been superbulosa as KW David, shame you didn't get (offered) the part.
Sorry but what are these people watching when they say Sheen is superb.....he is TERRIBLE. A complete caricature and so forced it is ludicrous. I concede that Sheen is brilliant at doing Tony Blair but he was utterly embarrassing trying to play Kenneth.
Adam Godley should have been given the role. He is amazing as Kenneth. A remarkable performance as he is very tall and looks nothing like Kenneth but he gets Williams' voice spot on.... so spot on I believed it was Kenneth after a while watching 'Cor! Blimey'.
Sheen doing that blatantly fake laugh is utterly pathetic and painful to watch.
Pointless having guests on and then spending so much time showing old clips.
Kenneth Williams was the ultimate proof that no one cared if you were bent, if you were funny, and he and Paddick were hysterical. Now sadly totally unfunny self professed 'gay comics' are succeeding just because they are bent.
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