Mind your language was all Barry Evans. His portrayal was unassuming, kind and very down to earth. I will never stop watching this show as this serves as the perfect antidote for all my travails in life. R.I.P Mr Evans and all the supporting cast who made Mind your language a class of it's own.
@@FactsVerseUKi won't really like to classify any one episode as my favourite. All the three seasons and the respective episodes were equally wonderful. Thanks again for a perfect homage to the wonderful Barry Evans.
Like quality healthcare, justice is for those who can afford to buy it! Additionally, if the case hasn't been solved in 26 years, it probably never will be! The Police are USELESS!
like in 🇺🇸 , in 🇬🇧 too you need a lobby to ppl ( friends relatives whatever ) to 🦵 kick the justice system in the butt to get aany serious investigation going.Sadly 🇬🇧 stopped being the 🇬🇧 of Professional detectives found in the likes of Inspector Morse & ya da .... everything there work's with social force & influence.... & that IMHO comes from 🇬🇧 offering up itself as an attractive dumping ground for other counties ill gotten gains. Who knows if this #JeremyBrown murdered trends the yard may decide to open the cold case files
He was a wonderful actor who exuded warmth and kindness and, of course, he was a total heart throb. I have to admit that I knew nothing of his later life. That was often the way with sitcom stars, they`d disappear only to reappear( or not) several years later, usually after attempting theater or other related roles. Barry disappeared from our screens but his smiling face will be part of the memories I carry to my own demise. It`s so sad to discover that he had such a sad end, he deserved a longer and much, much happier life and career. R.I.P
Barry Evan deserves justice. This case should be reopened. He was a great actor. His genuine emotions has created a strong bond with ordinary people ❤️ It is rare to find a person this much nice as him.
True. Wonderfull words Yes, he deserves justice . But it's already 27 years, I guess ago ... who knows if that happens one day. I hope so . Mind your language was great, wonderful, lovely .
@@user-sangsangd1v Let's keep faith in the investigation team. Now we have smarter people and technologies have also developed a lot. I still think It's possible for Barry Evan to get justice 🥺🌺
A great actor the world forgot and turned its back on. This is a cruel, hard and ruthless world we are living in people. Make the most of every moment of happiness and joy and god bless!!!
It's the nature of Barry Evans' profession. Unless they're Michael Caine, actors never know when their next job will be. Even at the height of his popularity, there were times when Barry had to receive public assistance because he had been out of work for so long. It's a very unstable industry and you're only as good as your last job.
Absolutely love him! I didn't know he died so young when I first started watching Mind Your Language. His natural acting and sweet smile instantly got me hooked to the show. Not to mention set of talented actors who joined his class. ♥♥ Halfway through the show when I learned through the wiki what happened to him. It's awfully sad when a talented artist meets such tragic end. They should re-open his case and launch a thorough investigation to find out who murdered him. The least they can do for the man to honor his legacy!
he has a heavenly sweet smile and an affectionate warm heart, right? when first sae him in MYL, didn't find him that attractive, just an average teacher.But as i went deeper and deeper watching more his caring, loving anf affectionate warmth towards his students, I completely melt for him. Then, me, like you, started to look for him and found out he was murdeeed and died so young, I felt like vompletely breaking down. like his other fans.
I'm really sad to hear the story about 'Mr. Brown'. He was my favorite actor because I used to be a teacher. I know how difficult it was to be a teacher. RIP Mr. Barry Evans.😢
The original story was that Barry Evans was abandoned as a baby and *nothing* is known about his family. If Barry was still alive today, he could have had a DNA test to find his closest relatives. He became famous and a heartthrob with his role as Michael Upton in _Doctor In The House._ His youthful looks meant he was often typecast which depressed him. RIP Barry Evans. 🙏🏻
I've often wondered when his parents used to watch him on television, did they know that he was the son they had abandoned? Barry must have resembled one of his parents so there's a good chance that they must have known who he was.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 I'm pretty certain he was mixed race (maybe Bengali or Burmese) based on his similar complexion to celebs like Jamie Cullum, Richard Beckinsale, Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck who all have South/Southeast Asian blood. I don't know how many mixed Anglo-Asian babies were abandoned in Guildford during World War II but if his mother ever read about him later I suspect she might have guessed.
@@kaysmith8992 Barry didn't look like he was of mixed race so that's an interesting theory but not probable. Since we don't know who his parents are and in all likelihood they are deceased now, we'll never know why they abandoned their child but considering that Barry was born in 1943 in the middle of WWII, it's possible due to rationing that his parents simply didn't have the wherewithal to raise him which is why they made the fateful decision they did.
I met him a few times he lived near me He was friendly and quite shy and had a dry humour he was working as a taxi driver and was unable to get acting work on tv after years on the telly
I thought he was the cutest guy I had ever seen. I was madly in love with him when Iwas a teenager. Was so sad to hear about his unfortunate death. 😢😞💔
I am absolutely in love with Mr.Brown.I have seen this sitcom so many times.All the characters of this series is awesome and seems they are all so real and spontaneous in their roles ❤
I am a diehard fan of late Barry Evans since my teens! He was a superb comedian in the British serial Mind Your Language! For nothing in the world would I miss a single episode, such was the craze at that time ! So sad to take cognizance of his demise in those particular circumstances! RIP PROFESSOR!
No words to describe about Mr Brown 😢. He is such a great actor. I can't believe how can people so cruel about him 😢. Wi miss you Mr Brown , you will always be our English teacher
we know him as mr. Brown , being an ESL teacher his role helped me to be calm lovin' and well tolerant towards students,love his sweet personality.God bless his soul 🙏 amen.
This is so sad and horrible! He died 3 years before I was born. I just recently discovered him and I don’t have an idea that he was dead, and to his story. I love his character in “Mind Your Language” and even the other actors and actresses in that sit-com. I personally think that it’s a great show to watch specially when you are having hard time, and then suddenly I watched this 😢.
To my grave I will take you with me my Beloved Mr Brown Im sure many around the world feel the same,my son and me watch Mind Your Language almost everday ,it takes away so much of pain, your loss cannot be expressed,you gave us so much,you are loved greatly and missed beyond measure In this Christmas Season,I will play a Carol for you,greatly loved from India!!🙏🙏
It was London Weekend Television, not London Network Television which does not exist. This was the the franchise of ITV that looked after the London area from Friday evening to Sunday night. I only know that because i live in the area. All i know is that he was hilarious in mind your language. Is sorely missed.
I know he had depression but I don't understand why he would ask a friend to call him back just to cut his phoneline himself if he was going to commit suicide later. The obviously planted aspirin, the stolen items, the disconnected phoneline and lastly, the head injury all lead me to believe it was a murder. There were no sign of struggle so either he knew the perp or he was ambushed or maybe even both. The only thorn here is the written will but if the thief found his will while they were robbing his home, that'll give them the perfect cover up to murder him which is why I think the aspirin is the most important clue here. If Barry died of alcohol poisoning or even suicide, how and why would he have the aspirin spilt near him? I say the thief probably didn't know he'd been drinking a lot and planted it there along with the will to stage a suicide.
certain forensics were not available then that could have connected the suspect to the crime scene. no swabs taken so no evidence. I think there are many crimes like this which go unsolved and the only reason we know about this one is because the murdered man was famous.
No need to make think pieces bro he was murdered by the industry. Dont you see how organized and smart it sounds? The police didnt even try to reopen the case and they began cremating the body immediately.
Usually, alcohol poisoning happens to people that either do not usually drink (I have heard repeatedly that he was an alcoholic, but that would be too difficult since he had to earn a living as a cab driver) or consumed alcoholic drink laced with 100% pure alcohol. Another possibility would be he was fed the alcohol - at least the excessive amount, though alcohol poisoning cannot stand since it's not the sole finding. Aspirin was a stupid additiobn by the perp, since no such substance was found in his system. it's areal wonder how the authorities let out so many contrtadicting evidence, and then ignore them altogether.
It’s entirely possible the aspirin weee there because he’s had a headache. As they weren’t used they may just be a red herring. But the blow to the head makes it murder. Presumably the man held ‘did it’ but was able to provide an alibi and with no real forensics in those days I suppose the police couldn’t charge him.
I loved Barry as a child watching 'Mind Your Language'...(and the whole cast)..thought it was very funny...it's so sad to know what happened to him and how from being fairly successful to going so downhill and ultimately then being murdered!...it's just so trajic and as shown by this download very dearly missed by many people..😟...
Im glad someone shed light on his life and death. He was murdered but was fialed by the law. Its so sad. I wish he gets justice and gets ri rest in peace ASAP
I am one of his diehard fans. Mind Your Language is one of my most favourite comedy sitcoms back in the days. So shocked and sad to hear that he died so suddenly and mysteriously. 🤯
Glad to come across this content because I was and still am a big fan of Barry Evans. Really sad such a good and humble man died such a violent death and worse in a robbery. That 18 y.o. certaintly had something to do with the murder. The case should be reopened and investigated using modern technology.
Many of my friends went to Medical school just because they used to watch Dr in the House in their teens it was a great show with Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell , Geoffrey Davies and the rest of the guys ie Richard O’Sullivan later in the show. RIP
Barry died in February, 1997 but the inquest into his death was conducted more than a year later. I find that very bizarre. Why did it take so long to do the inquest? If it had been done shortly after Barry died, it's just possible that the cause of death would have been determined. If anyone knows why it took so long to do an inquest, please let us know.
I think that inquests can take a long time, Someone I knew died about six months ago and it has gone to an inquest but we are still waiting to hear results, I live in Scotland but I wouldn't think the system will be very different. Presumably all sorts of specialist investigation has to be done and that will take time.
@@evelynwilson1566 In the UK maybe but in the United States an autopsy is performed as soon as the person has died and they only take a few hours including the toxicology reports and whatever else is needed. Granted, I'm not an expert but I would imagine that if you wait too long and decomposition sets in, it makes it harder to determine cause of death. Therefore, I don't understand why an inquest should take so long.
@@hedgemist691Thanks for that information but it still begs the question; why did it take so long to do the inquest? After so much time, valuable evidence would have been lost.
Was a fan, Mind Your Language was my childhood. He had such charisma... its a shame he couldn't get roles after, I feel like he would've made a good Doctor Who.
I'm a 2nd language student in 90s and 91. It's so impressed how he act. I love him. It's show all my experience when I were studied. My teacher were Joansa and Sally at uxbridge college in uxbridge. we were School outing, chrismas party and Joanna's home party and so much memories.
Totally wrong Britain was a lot dirtier then. Pollution was terrible all the buildings in cities were stained black ,raw sewage was pumped straight into rivers. If you don’t believe me watch some of the British films made at the time and see how clean Britain was. I was still playing on bomb sites .People didn’t walk there dogs, they just let them out in the morning and back in at night.There was dog muck everywhere.
@@fromtheflightdeck252And the foreigners They are looking for revenge! I am more than sure those !nf!de|s are here to take back this country our ancestors build for ages! Why is our leader a non Christian brown man? Why are the muslims demanding Sharia laws? And why are we a minority in London? Think about it!
Still don't understand why a murder investigation never occured when Barry Evans was discovered in his house with head injuries and his taxi had been stolen? 🤔
You'd be surprised at how selective the police🎉 can be about what to look into and why. Its less common than you'd think for them to look the other way.
Police were busy persecuting citizens for "wrong" thinking. Typical in Britain..no police doing real police work. That's exactly why I left that shithkle that is the toilet of the world nowadays.
He was a great actor and good looking too. What a sad life he had in reality. Thanks for the video. I had heard he had committed suicide. But this puts a fresh take on it. It's interesting even today to watch the Mind Your Language series which I enjoyed in childhood! Good looking star too. Had much promise as an actor.
Barry was born in 1943 a year before I was born, I am now 80 and feel very sad to know how young he passed away, to me he will always be Mr Brown from mind your own language, his death is a mystery what was the real truth it should have had far more investigation bad police work, he remains in my heart as one of the best comedy actors he seemed so kind and gentle he could have still been alive today, some say he had a wife some say he was a loner, and is there really a son somewhere, so many mysteries still surround this wonderful actor in my heart you are not forgotten Barry Evans.
Daniel Ward must be sick to death of me asking about the book on Twitter but I really can't wait to read it. I hope I'm not disappointed after the wait...
@@Irene-qe5hu he's been writing a biography of Barry Evans. I've been hearing about it since 2020 but apparently due to publishing issues it keeps getting delayed.
It truly is a sad end to a wonderful personality who was loved globally.Scotland Yard should open his case and find those responsible as he was a kind and beloved personality who deserved better.May God May justice be served and God Rest his soul.🎉
What a sad ending to mr. Brown. He is one of my favourite actors. I like him since mind your language. Why would somebody kill him, he was a nice person😢.
I discovered this talented actor in the sitcom Mind your language and I love this actor👏👏👏👏. Jeremy was a unique character of Mind your language , of course not only Mr. Brown
Loved his work in “Doctor in the House”, which also aired here in the U.S. in the late 1970’s. Hilarious cast. Those British comedies were “Brilliant!”, as our English friends like to say! 😂
I was in love with Michael Upton[ Barry Evans ] in Doctor In The House and then Mind Your Language'..loved both shows, so sad that he had to die like that, sounds like a murder to me, so tragic that they didn't look into it further. rest Peacefully Barry Evans
in India he is very well known for his television show Mind your language. I even watch it now since I had last watched it when I was a child. Sad to know this is how his life has to end.😢
Thank you for making this video. I dont believe he killed himself, everything prior screams foul play. If it was proven no medication was found in his system how can it be suicide? He was clearly robbed and murdered. We all know uk police dont like hardwork when it comes to murders, you just have to research how they dealt with the Yorkshire Ripper and the Wests. I pray he knows now just how loved he still is, how he left us fans with a lasting smile from the joy of watching his wonderful acting. ❤️
He was murdered but by the industry. You think a robbery and the perpetrators would be ignored if they were really random peasants? We all know it dont work like that.
@@taftybufty Why? What would be their gain? And so many years after he was washed out by the industry itself, they should consider him a burnout. God knows he never bothered anyone through the media of the time... why do this to him? and in such an insulting and painful way?
Im not even born at that time but came across his show in the shotz accidental. But in absolute love with it. Missing his charisma n sweetness. So sad for him rip
I think there was a lot more to his death if i remember correctly - the clue being in the 18 year old guy leaving his house at 3 am - However if dragging all that up again isnt going to have the mystery of his death solved there is no point in doing so - Having said that things have moved on as far as detective work is concerned maybe the case should be looked into again and get Barry the justice he deserves - R.I.P.
He must have been so disillusioned getting his first break in 1968 until his last success in mind your language in 1986 by the 1990s he was probably not just disillusioned with his career but also the way he perceived the world
Doctor at large and Here we go round the mulberry bush launched him!.Barry made a huge mistake in leaving doctor at large he was one of the highest paid actors at that time.He later admitted this.(both of these were in the 60s)
Doctor at Large was actually shown in 1971 but you're right. He was making £17,000 per year when he was doing the Doctor Series which was good money for the early 70s but Evans wanted to become a film actor and doing the Doctor series was very demanding and didn't leave him time to pursue film work. And you are also right in that he later regretted leaving the series when he achieved only limited success as a film actor and was even on the dole for a brief time before Mind Your Language. Barry learned the hard way that in this profession, when you don't know when your next job will be, that actors should accept whatever work they can find.
He was a brilliant actor. I enjoyed all his roles. His death is a murder mystery that's never been solved. It's still an open verdict. I hope he gets the justice he deserves. RIP.
He died young and too soon. I think he drank too much that night and someone took advantage of it and hit him on the head. I remember him well. Very sad.
He was amazing actor. I was not born when the "Mind Your Language" show was on air. I watch all seasons on RUclips. I like Berry Evan's acting skills. All actors are good, and their performances are excellent.
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Accidentally I "discover" MYL on you tube a couple of weeks ago and immediately I read the tragic death of this wonderful man. Unfortunately in Italy he isn't known but I want to know more more and more about him. I want to see everything I can find. Anyway I think that after 26 years, it would be easier to know the truth today. This cold case must absolutely be reopened.
The commentary doesn't mention that Barry played the lead role in the 'Doctor in the House' TV series (ITV 1969).Many of the clips in the video are actually from this series. There were several follow -up series such as 'Doctor at Large' and Robin Nedwell took over the lead role. Robin died aged 52 in 1999 from a heart attack.
Even then, Barry displayed the youthful image that characterized him throughout his career. He was 26 when Doctor in the House first aired in 1969 and yet Barry was asked to play an 18-year-old student. Just two years before, in Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush, Evans was 24 and yet was playing a 17-year-old teenager. Sadly, that youthful image worked against him as he got older. Directors refused to cast him in more mature roles suitable for his age because Barry still looked very young for his age. His youthful image proved to be a blessing and a curse for him.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 But that happened with all the actors in both series and movie. Geoffrey Davies was born in 1938, (5 years older than Barry) and would play the 22 year old being 31 (cause he was supposedly doing his freshman year for the 4th time). George Layton was also born in 1943. Simon Cuff was born in 1944. Martin Shaw was born in 1945 and Robi Nedwell was born in 1946. the ladies were at the very same range. In "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush, Judy Geeson was younger than Barry, but certainly not 17! she was 20. Angela Scoular was 22, Adrienne posta was 19. In general, all actors that play teens are quite older, due to certain restrictions and studios require parental consent and sometimes they are present at the shootings of specific scenes. I don't know if it was his 'youthful image' or the fact that he - along with Martin Shaw- were at equal measure the most handsome in general. In "Die screaming Marianne " he acted quite a bit of a tragic character with no comic elements and he was fine. watch the scene where he escapes his almost murders soaked in blood, and his exchange with the girl later. There's also an interview about Barry from that Director (Pete Walker) that is in YT, that says a lot about his character and his behaviour and is very apocalyptic. .
I had no idea this very talented man had such a very sad beginning and a terrible end, I have always enjoyed him in Mind Your Language, as he did no family there was no effort into finding out how he died of if there was anyone involved with his death, I hope someone cares enough to reopen his case he certainly deserves justice.R.I.P. Mr Brown ,as he will always be remembered as.
RUclips suggested me some mind your language shorts and I started watching them. I loved this actor very much. Just researched about him and I found this video. Very very sad 😢
Yes I was fan of his. In India we never got news of their lives. Now thanks to you tube I can see the old episodes over and over again. Very sad to know about their life and death.
Acting is quite tough carrier to pursue and a lot depends upon luck there...still Barry was a remarkable actor but if he never did any project other than mind your language, that show alone is enough to keep him alive on screen forever🌹
Iways have been a big fan of Mr Brown . He was my role model in teaching English. Although my students managed a few times to release the Miss Courtney hidden inside 🤦🏻♀.
Mind your language was all Barry Evans. His portrayal was unassuming, kind and very down to earth. I will never stop watching this show as this serves as the perfect antidote for all my travails in life. R.I.P Mr Evans and all the supporting cast who made Mind your language a class of it's own.
We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?
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@@FactsVerseUKi won't really like to classify any one episode as my favourite. All the three seasons and the respective episodes were equally wonderful. Thanks again for a perfect homage to the wonderful Barry Evans.
This cold case of possible murder needs re-opening. He deserves justice.
Like quality healthcare, justice is for those who can afford to buy it!
Additionally, if the case hasn't been solved in 26 years, it probably never will be!
The Police are USELESS!
Totally agree with you
Hmm why not. Like Tupac
@@tangbesitangbesi7009thank you Capt birdbrain
like in 🇺🇸 , in 🇬🇧 too you need a lobby to ppl ( friends relatives whatever ) to 🦵 kick the justice system in the butt to get aany serious investigation going.Sadly 🇬🇧 stopped being the 🇬🇧 of Professional detectives found in the likes of Inspector Morse & ya da .... everything there work's with social force & influence.... & that IMHO comes from 🇬🇧 offering up itself as an attractive dumping ground for other counties ill gotten gains. Who knows if this #JeremyBrown murdered trends the yard may decide to open the cold case files
I actually went to boarding school , In Twickenham with Barry . A very sad end to a great man 😢
WOW! What was he like??
Wow! Really? You’re lucky 😮
WHAT really?!😮
Who paid for his boarding school because most ‘orphanages/homes’ never afforded to send their kids to boarding schools!
Why 'actually'?
He was a wonderful actor who exuded warmth and kindness and, of course, he was a total heart throb. I have to admit that I knew nothing of his later life. That was often the way with sitcom stars, they`d disappear only to reappear( or not) several years later, usually after attempting theater or other related roles. Barry disappeared from our screens but his smiling face will be part of the memories I carry to my own demise. It`s so sad to discover that he had such a sad end, he deserved a longer and much, much happier life and career. R.I.P
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Great words, mate . Yeah, wonderfull Thanks for
our beloved loving Mr Brown will remain in our hearts forever, right?
Barry Evan deserves justice. This case should be reopened. He was a great actor. His genuine emotions has created a strong bond with ordinary people ❤️ It is rare to find a person this much nice as him.
True. Wonderfull words
Yes, he deserves justice . But it's already 27 years, I guess ago ... who knows if that happens one day. I hope so . Mind your language was great, wonderful, lovely .
@@user-sangsangd1v Let's keep faith in the investigation team. Now we have smarter people and technologies have also developed a lot. I still think It's possible for Barry Evan to get justice 🥺🌺
It would be really hard to reopen it after all these years. It never should have been closed.
Should we make petition
A great actor the world forgot and turned its back on. This is a cruel, hard and ruthless world we are living in people. Make the most of every moment of happiness and joy and god bless!!!
Yes! it really is we still don't know the full truth about Freddie Starr's death.🤔
It's the nature of Barry Evans' profession. Unless they're Michael Caine, actors never know when their next job will be. Even at the height of his popularity, there were times when Barry had to receive public assistance because he had been out of work for so long. It's a very unstable industry and you're only as good as your last job.
"Cruel, hard and ruthless world?" ... You hit the nail on the head there!
Do unto others, before they do it to you!
Couldn't agree more with you
Sad but true...
Absolutely love him! I didn't know he died so young when I first started watching Mind Your Language. His natural acting and sweet smile instantly got me hooked to the show. Not to mention set of talented actors who joined his class. ♥♥ Halfway through the show when I learned through the wiki what happened to him. It's awfully sad when a talented artist meets such tragic end. They should re-open his case and launch a thorough investigation to find out who murdered him. The least they can do for the man to honor his legacy!
Glad to know that you're a fan of Barry. We miss him 😭
he has a heavenly sweet smile and an affectionate warm heart, right? when first sae him in MYL, didn't find him that attractive, just an average teacher.But as i went deeper and deeper watching more his caring, loving anf affectionate warmth towards his students, I completely melt for him.
Then, me, like you, started to look for him and found out he was murdeeed and died so young, I felt like vompletely breaking down. like his other fans.
It would be incredibly hard to get evidence now after all these years.
What a tragedy the way he died. He certainly should have had more roles as an actor, he was great.
I'm really sad to hear the story about 'Mr. Brown'. He was my favorite actor because I used to be a teacher. I know how difficult it was to be a teacher. RIP Mr. Barry Evans.😢
RIPBarryEvans, does he has any children?
The original story was that Barry Evans was abandoned as a baby and *nothing* is known about his family. If Barry was still alive today, he could have had a DNA test to find his closest relatives. He became famous and a heartthrob with his role as Michael Upton in _Doctor In The House._ His youthful looks meant he was often typecast which depressed him. RIP Barry Evans. 🙏🏻
I've often wondered when his parents used to watch him on television, did they know that he was the son they had abandoned? Barry must have resembled one of his parents so there's a good chance that they must have known who he was.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 I'm pretty certain he was mixed race (maybe Bengali or Burmese) based on his similar complexion to celebs like Jamie Cullum, Richard Beckinsale, Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck who all have South/Southeast Asian blood. I don't know how many mixed Anglo-Asian babies were abandoned in Guildford during World War II but if his mother ever read about him later I suspect she might have guessed.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 Then he might have siblings.
@@kaysmith8992 Barry didn't look like he was of mixed race so that's an interesting theory but not probable. Since we don't know who his parents are and in all likelihood they are deceased now, we'll never know why they abandoned their child but considering that Barry was born in 1943 in the middle of WWII, it's possible due to rationing that his parents simply didn't have the wherewithal to raise him which is why they made the fateful decision they did.
@@Muswell If either of his parents remarried, that is a distinct possibility.
I met him a few times he lived near me
He was friendly and quite shy and had a dry humour he was working as a taxi driver and was unable to get acting work on tv after years on the telly
Claybrooke Magna?
Good little actor, yeah reminded of what a rat race world this is!
Woahh
Read the recent biography of Barry he lived a very sorid life he kept a diary where he spoke about his exploits with very young men
@@georgecurtis5371really? Source?
I thought he was the cutest guy I had ever seen. I was madly in love with him when Iwas a teenager. Was so sad to hear about his unfortunate death. 😢😞💔
I am absolutely in love with Mr.Brown.I have seen this sitcom so many times.All the characters of this series is awesome and seems they are all so real and spontaneous in their roles ❤
I am a diehard fan of late Barry Evans since my teens! He was a superb comedian in the British serial Mind Your Language! For nothing in the world would I miss a single episode, such was the craze at that time ! So sad to take cognizance of his demise in those particular circumstances! RIP PROFESSOR!
No words to describe about Mr Brown 😢. He is such a great actor. I can't believe how can people so cruel about him 😢. Wi miss you Mr Brown , you will always be our English teacher
we know him as mr. Brown , being an ESL teacher his role helped me to be calm lovin' and well tolerant towards students,love his sweet personality.God bless his soul 🙏 amen.
How very very sad... This story always really upsets me. 😞
He was brilliant!! He was the right character for the role play of Mr Brown. God bless him 🙏 so sad to hear his news
This is so sad and horrible! He died 3 years before I was born. I just recently discovered him and I don’t have an idea that he was dead, and to his story. I love his character in “Mind Your Language” and even the other actors and actresses in that sit-com. I personally think that it’s a great show to watch specially when you are having hard time, and then suddenly I watched this 😢.
I have been in love with Barry Evans for many years. God Bless him and keep him X
To my grave I will take you with me my Beloved Mr Brown Im sure many around the world feel the same,my son and me watch Mind Your Language almost everday ,it takes away so much of pain, your loss cannot be expressed,you gave us so much,you are loved greatly and missed beyond measure
In this Christmas Season,I will play a Carol for you,greatly loved from India!!🙏🙏
It was London Weekend Television, not London Network Television which does not exist. This was the the franchise of ITV that looked after the London area from Friday evening to Sunday night. I only know that because i live in the area. All i know is that he was hilarious in mind your language. Is sorely missed.
I know he had depression but I don't understand why he would ask a friend to call him back just to cut his phoneline himself if he was going to commit suicide later. The obviously planted aspirin, the stolen items, the disconnected phoneline and lastly, the head injury all lead me to believe it was a murder. There were no sign of struggle so either he knew the perp or he was ambushed or maybe even both. The only thorn here is the written will but if the thief found his will while they were robbing his home, that'll give them the perfect cover up to murder him which is why I think the aspirin is the most important clue here. If Barry died of alcohol poisoning or even suicide, how and why would he have the aspirin spilt near him? I say the thief probably didn't know he'd been drinking a lot and planted it there along with the will to stage a suicide.
certain forensics were not available then that could have connected the suspect to the crime scene. no swabs taken so no evidence. I think there are many crimes like this which go unsolved and the only reason we know about this one is because the murdered man was famous.
No need to make think pieces bro he was murdered by the industry. Dont you see how organized and smart it sounds? The police didnt even try to reopen the case and they began cremating the body immediately.
Usually, alcohol poisoning happens to people that either do not usually drink (I have heard repeatedly that he was an alcoholic, but that would be too difficult since he had to earn a living as a cab driver) or consumed alcoholic drink laced with 100% pure alcohol. Another possibility would be he was fed the alcohol - at least the excessive amount, though alcohol poisoning cannot stand since it's not the sole finding. Aspirin was a stupid additiobn by the perp, since no such substance was found in his system. it's areal wonder how the authorities let out so many contrtadicting evidence, and then ignore them altogether.
He was 'ritually sacrificed'
It’s entirely possible the aspirin weee there because he’s had a headache. As they weren’t used they may just be a red herring. But the blow to the head makes it murder. Presumably the man held ‘did it’ but was able to provide an alibi and with no real forensics in those days I suppose the police couldn’t charge him.
I loved Barry as a child watching 'Mind Your Language'...(and the whole cast)..thought it was very funny...it's so sad to know what happened to him and how from being fairly successful to going so downhill and ultimately then being murdered!...it's just so trajic and as shown by this download very dearly missed by many people..😟...
I remember him being on TV when I was a kid. Always interesting to know where the characters from your childhood went.
Me too.
Recently saw a video on all the whole cast in mind your language.
Im glad someone shed light on his life and death. He was murdered but was fialed by the law. Its so sad. I wish he gets justice and gets ri rest in peace ASAP
Rest in peace, Mr. Barry. I enjoyed your films
he was a great actor and he deserved a much better life but it was his hard luck that ended him too soon!!! RIP
He is missed
May God rest him in eternal peace 🙏
I am one of his diehard fans. Mind Your Language is one of my most favourite comedy sitcoms back in the days. So shocked and sad to hear that he died so suddenly and mysteriously. 🤯
Barry Evans great little jem of an comedy and straight actor
A great human being and actor
Love from 🇮🇳
Glad to come across this content because I was and still am a big fan of Barry Evans. Really sad such a good and humble man died such a violent death and worse in a robbery. That 18 y.o. certaintly had something to do with the murder. The case should be reopened and investigated using modern technology.
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Many of my friends went to Medical school just because they used to watch Dr in the House in their teens it was a great show with Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell , Geoffrey Davies and the rest of the guys ie Richard O’Sullivan later in the show. RIP
Barry died in February, 1997 but the inquest into his death was conducted more than a year later. I find that very bizarre. Why did it take so long to do the inquest? If it had been done shortly after Barry died, it's just possible that the cause of death would have been determined. If anyone knows why it took so long to do an inquest, please let us know.
I think that inquests can take a long time, Someone I knew died about six months ago and it has gone to an inquest but we are still waiting to hear results, I live in Scotland but I wouldn't think the system will be very different. Presumably all sorts of specialist investigation has to be done and that will take time.
@@evelynwilson1566 In the UK maybe but in the United States an autopsy is performed as soon as the person has died and they only take a few hours including the toxicology reports and whatever else is needed. Granted, I'm not an expert but I would imagine that if you wait too long and decomposition sets in, it makes it harder to determine cause of death. Therefore, I don't understand why an inquest should take so long.
An inquest is an investigation an autopsy is cause of death
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 An autopsy is performed to determine whether an inquest should take place. They are not the same thing.
@@hedgemist691Thanks for that information but it still begs the question; why did it take so long to do the inquest? After so much time, valuable evidence would have been lost.
He’s a Legend-Mind your Language was Amazing ✨
One of my favorites
Was a fan, Mind Your Language was my childhood. He had such charisma... its a shame he couldn't get roles after, I feel like he would've made a good Doctor Who.
I'm a 2nd language student in 90s and 91. It's so impressed how he act. I love him. It's show all my experience when I were studied. My teacher were Joansa and Sally at uxbridge college in uxbridge. we were School outing, chrismas party and Joanna's home party and so much memories.
I remember when England actually looked like this. Sad death of an actor and country.
Look how tidy the council estates were
Sad how UK fell because of these so called leaders..
Totally wrong Britain was a lot dirtier then. Pollution was terrible all the buildings in cities were stained black ,raw sewage was pumped straight into rivers. If you don’t believe me watch some of the British films made at the time and see how clean Britain was. I was still playing on bomb sites .People didn’t walk there dogs, they just let them out in the morning and back in at night.There was dog muck everywhere.
@@johnmulligan912 it’s much worse now. Like being on holiday in Eastern Europe
@@fromtheflightdeck252And the foreigners
They are looking for revenge!
I am more than sure those !nf!de|s are here to take back this country our ancestors build for ages! Why is our leader a non Christian brown man? Why are the muslims demanding Sharia laws? And why are we a minority in London?
Think about it!
Still don't understand why a murder investigation never occured when Barry Evans was discovered in his house with head injuries and his taxi had been stolen? 🤔
Maybe the police were busy with other crimes that day.
You'd be surprised at how selective the police🎉 can be about what to look into and why. Its less common than you'd think for them to look the other way.
Sounds like a gay thing to me.
Police were busy persecuting citizens for "wrong" thinking. Typical in Britain..no police doing real police work. That's exactly why I left that shithkle that is the toilet of the world nowadays.
@@stuartmenziesfarrant how?
One of my all time favorites.
Hom and John Ritter my two comedy actors.
I'm a big fan of this great actor. I love watching Mind Your Language and i view all the episodes again and again. May Barry Evans rest in peace.
He was a great actor and good looking too. What a sad life he had in reality. Thanks for the video. I had heard he had committed suicide. But this puts a fresh take on it. It's interesting even today to watch the Mind Your Language series which I enjoyed in childhood! Good looking star too. Had much promise as an actor.
Barry was born in 1943 a year before I was born, I am now 80 and feel very sad to know how young he passed away, to me he will always be Mr Brown from mind your own language, his death is a mystery what was the real truth it should have had far more investigation bad police work, he remains in my heart as one of the best comedy actors he seemed so kind and gentle he could have still been alive today, some say he had a wife some say he was a loner, and is there really a son somewhere, so many mysteries still surround this wonderful actor in my heart you are not forgotten Barry Evans.
Yes Daniel ward is writing a book. Still so so very very sad no matter what we know or how many times we hear it!!
Daniel Ward must be sick to death of me asking about the book on Twitter but I really can't wait to read it. I hope I'm not disappointed after the wait...
@@kaysmith8992 Who is Daniel Ward ?
@@Irene-qe5hu he's been writing a biography of Barry Evans. I've been hearing about it since 2020 but apparently due to publishing issues it keeps getting delayed.
@@kaysmith8992 have you read the book Kay?
@@kaysmith8992 whats his username on Twitter?
It truly is a sad end to a wonderful personality who was loved globally.Scotland Yard should open his case and find those responsible as he was a kind and beloved personality who deserved better.May God May justice be served and God Rest his soul.🎉
Always terrible to lose a great talent
Mr. Barry Evan deserved a better life. I pray for him to be granted a better life. For me, he still lives in a big place in my heart ❤️.
What a sad ending to mr. Brown. He is one of my favourite actors. I like him since mind your language. Why would somebody kill him, he was a nice person😢.
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I discovered this talented actor in the sitcom Mind your language and I love this actor👏👏👏👏. Jeremy was a unique character of Mind your language , of course not only Mr. Brown
I got recomended this sitcom from my english teacher course, but he passed away bcause of accident 3 years ago, RIP both are great teachers
he was great actor of his time۔ his role in mind your language as English language teacher will not be forgotten۔
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Loved his work in “Doctor in the House”, which also aired here in the U.S. in the late 1970’s. Hilarious cast. Those British comedies were “Brilliant!”, as our English friends like to say! 😂
RIP Barry...you will be forever remembered.🙏🙏
I was in love with Michael Upton[ Barry Evans ] in Doctor In The House and then Mind Your Language'..loved both shows, so sad that he had to die like that, sounds like a murder to me, so tragic that they didn't look into it further. rest Peacefully Barry Evans
I had a little girl crush on him. He was 23 years older than me 😢
Reopen his case. Give justice to this loving heart.
in India he is very well known for his television show Mind your language. I even watch it now since I had last watched it when I was a child.
Sad to know this is how his life has to end.😢
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Thank you for making this video. I dont believe he killed himself, everything prior screams foul play. If it was proven no medication was found in his system how can it be suicide? He was clearly robbed and murdered. We all know uk police dont like hardwork when it comes to murders, you just have to research how they dealt with the Yorkshire Ripper and the Wests.
I pray he knows now just how loved he still is, how he left us fans with a lasting smile from the joy of watching his wonderful acting. ❤️
He was murdered but by the industry. You think a robbery and the perpetrators would be ignored if they were really random peasants? We all know it dont work like that.
@@taftybufty Why? What would be their gain? And so many years after he was washed out by the industry itself, they should consider him a burnout. God knows he never bothered anyone through the media of the time... why do this to him? and in such an insulting and painful way?
when i was young in the 1990 i enjoyed the show on our local TV station back in Kampala, Uganda that only showed on weekends
He was a very charismatic actor! Still watch his videos almost every day!💙
Im not even born at that time but came across his show in the shotz accidental. But in absolute love with it. Missing his charisma n sweetness. So sad for him rip
i don't know why i am crying watching this video . i feel so heartbroken for him. Life puts us all in sudden paths that we feel so lost n purposeless
Such a talent! Mind your language is and always will be a classic
I agree 👍 very funny show.😭🤣😂
You'll always be our favourite Mr Brown 😢
I think there was a lot more to his death if i remember correctly - the clue being in the 18 year old guy leaving his house at 3 am - However if dragging all that up again isnt going to have the mystery of his death solved there is no point in doing so - Having said that things have moved on as far as detective work is concerned maybe the case should be looked into again and get Barry the justice he deserves - R.I.P.
Will always miss him.my favourite English teacher.i am again so sad to hear about his life.he was such a nice person.
He must have been so disillusioned getting his first break in 1968 until his last success in mind your language in 1986 by the 1990s he was probably not just disillusioned with his career but also the way he perceived the world
May his soul rest in peace. How sad!
Doctor at large and Here we go round the mulberry bush launched him!.Barry made a huge mistake in leaving doctor at large he was one of the highest paid actors at that time.He later admitted this.(both of these were in the 60s)
Doctor at Large was actually shown in 1971 but you're right. He was making £17,000 per year when he was doing the Doctor Series which was good money for the early 70s but Evans wanted to become a film actor and doing the Doctor series was very demanding and didn't leave him time to pursue film work. And you are also right in that he later regretted leaving the series when he achieved only limited success as a film actor and was even on the dole for a brief time before Mind Your Language. Barry learned the hard way that in this profession, when you don't know when your next job will be, that actors should accept whatever work they can find.
I’ve always believed he was murdered. He was the perfect foil for the foreign students in MYL. RIP Sir, thanks for the laughs. 🙏🏾
He was a brilliant actor. I enjoyed all his roles. His death is a murder mystery that's never been solved. It's still an open verdict. I hope he gets the justice he deserves. RIP.
He died young and too soon. I think he drank too much that night and someone took advantage of it and hit him on the head. I remember him well. Very sad.
I feel that to .I think someone killed him .Very sad .
He was actually a fantastic actor with a winsome smile.
In my spare time I love watching his show mind ur language
Love from India
He was amazing actor. I was not born when the "Mind Your Language" show was on air. I watch all seasons on RUclips. I like Berry Evan's acting skills. All actors are good, and their performances are excellent.
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Barry Evans needs justice and fair play. The case remains inconclusive as well.
Accidentally I "discover" MYL on you tube a couple of weeks ago and immediately I read the tragic death of this wonderful man. Unfortunately in Italy he isn't known but I want to know more more and more about him. I want to see everything I can find.
Anyway I think that after 26 years, it would be easier to know the truth today. This cold case must absolutely be reopened.
Great actor indeed, his unfortunate and untimely death is very tragic and sorrowful. May his soul rest in peace
The commentary doesn't mention that Barry played the lead role in the 'Doctor in the House' TV series (ITV 1969).Many of the clips in the video are actually from this series. There were several follow -up series such as 'Doctor at Large' and Robin Nedwell took over the lead role. Robin died aged 52 in 1999 from a heart attack.
2:15 It does,here.
It did mention it. You obviously missed it.
Even then, Barry displayed the youthful image that characterized him throughout his career. He was 26 when Doctor in the House first aired in 1969 and yet Barry was asked to play an 18-year-old student. Just two years before, in Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush, Evans was 24 and yet was playing a 17-year-old teenager. Sadly, that youthful image worked against him as he got older. Directors refused to cast him in more mature roles suitable for his age because Barry still looked very young for his age. His youthful image proved to be a blessing and a curse for him.
Wow now I remember those shows as a child.
@@georgfriedrichhandel4390 But that happened with all the actors in both series and movie. Geoffrey Davies was born in 1938, (5 years older than Barry) and would play the 22 year old being 31 (cause he was supposedly doing his freshman year for the 4th time). George Layton was also born in 1943. Simon Cuff was born in 1944. Martin Shaw was born in 1945 and Robi Nedwell was born in 1946. the ladies were at the very same range. In "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush, Judy Geeson was younger than Barry, but certainly not 17! she was 20. Angela Scoular was 22, Adrienne posta was 19. In general, all actors that play teens are quite older, due to certain restrictions and studios require parental consent and sometimes they are present at the shootings of specific scenes. I don't know if it was his 'youthful image' or the fact that he - along with Martin Shaw- were at equal measure the most handsome in general. In "Die screaming Marianne " he acted quite a bit of a tragic character with no comic elements and he was fine. watch the scene where he escapes his almost murders soaked in blood, and his exchange with the girl later. There's also an interview about Barry from that Director (Pete Walker) that is in YT, that says a lot about his character and his behaviour and is very apocalyptic. .
I had no idea this very talented man had such a very sad beginning and a terrible end, I have always enjoyed him in Mind Your Language, as he did no family there was no effort into finding out how he died of if there was anyone involved with his death, I hope someone cares enough to reopen his case he certainly deserves justice.R.I.P. Mr Brown ,as he will always be remembered as.
Barry Evan deserves justice. This case should be reopened.
I think Leicester police need to reopen the "cold case" files on this.
What a loss to all??? Barry Evans was an excellent actor eventhough I only got to watch "Mind Your Language".
RIP
Such a good actor, feel sad to hear about his unfortunate death in such unfortunate way. He deserved a better life.
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I was a fan of this character. I never knew about his death.
Me too
RUclips suggested me some mind your language shorts and I started watching them. I loved this actor very much. Just researched about him and I found this video. Very very sad 😢
Yes I was fan of his. In India we never got news of their lives. Now thanks to you tube I can see the old episodes over and over again. Very sad to know about their life and death.
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Acting is quite tough carrier to pursue and a lot depends upon luck there...still Barry was a remarkable actor but if he never did any project other than mind your language, that show alone is enough to keep him alive on screen forever🌹
Loved his acting,he was very handsome too,poor Barry ❤x.
In India, Mind your language was recreated as Juban Sambhal kaa.. In which people join Hindi classes to learn Hindi language
I wish I could have an English teacher like Mr. Brown.
So, sad to know that this brilliant actor, dying at a young age. God bless you ❤ Mr. Barry Evans....
What a real & great actor 👌🏻
Poor Barry. Such a sad story.
There are MANY "sad stories!" Barry's is no more sad than many others!
@@marcse7en Well, yes indeed there are, but this post is about Barry. It's not about making comparisons to other deaths.
@@Muswell My original comment stands.
@@marcse7enmy d also stands would you sit on it then ? 😂
@@DaniDon97 Let me think about that?
No!
😢🤔 Look we all know that the late actor was murdered ,this is both old news and public knowledge !....................😢
Someone should be in Jail then.
he was not high profile enough to do any serious investigation!! the powers that be dont care!!
@@mulberrybushfilmfan
I never new this.
@@amysands8925? ... I never knew this either.
I didn't know either
I watch in now he so sad he is gone he deserves justice now😢😢❤❤
Iways have been a big fan of Mr Brown . He was my role model in teaching English. Although my students managed a few times to release the Miss Courtney hidden inside 🤦🏻♀.
I love him .his acting in mind your language is impeccable .
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Its award winning show, his acting was fantabulouly fabulous❤
Really liked him, so sad and didn't know he died until last week.