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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @lizzrobb2313
    @lizzrobb2313 2 месяца назад +6

    Absolutely amazing song , Don was brilliant singing it , RIP DON 🕊️🕊️😢😢

  • @rachelmayes298
    @rachelmayes298 2 года назад +57

    He used to come and sing every year outside my work.
    He had a lovely voice, and even though it wasn’t my type of music, I didn’t mind listening for a few days a year.
    He was a very polite, friendly person, and was a true gentleman
    RIP Don Estelle xx

    • @annoldham3018
      @annoldham3018 3 месяца назад +1

      He was a Mancunian. We are the best!😂❤

  • @Charlibr0wn
    @Charlibr0wn 2 года назад +51

    Met the entire cast in I977 when they filmed at Imperial War museum in Duxford,my brother and I have all their autographs and I have a pic of my brother and I with the late great Windsor Davies

  • @petermarshall7005
    @petermarshall7005 6 месяцев назад +9

    What National Treasures Don and Windsor Davies were Great talents who bought joy to millions even down here in Australia RIP Don and Windsor .

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 2 года назад +58

    He had a fabulous singing voice,loved him in it ain't half hot mum,RIP Don,wish family would take care of his grave bless him,so sad to see no flowers,always makes me feel sad as if he's no longer remembered,thank you 😊 Paul as usual respect shown,stay safe xxxxx

  • @rivaest38
    @rivaest38 2 года назад +31

    ‘It ain’t half hot mum’ was another brilliant comedy by Jimmy Perry & David Croft who Co-wrote so many first class comedies with a first class cast and putting Don Estelle together with Windsor Davies was inspired! When they were together in a scene and Windsor’s Sergeant Major character was barking in Don’s ear, it often looked as though Don was fighting to hold in the laughter. I suspect that show was Don’s glory days as it was sad to see him in the late 1980’s stood behind a trestle table in Woolworths in Luton trying to sell his CD’s. I often saw him there but can’t recall seeing anyone buy a CD. He struck me as being a proud but sad figure doing his best to make ends meet after those heady days of It Ain’t Half Hot. Like so many of our greatest entertainers who fall out of favour with TV producers etc, Don deserved better. R.I.P Don and thanks for the laughter and allowing us to hear that fabulous singing voice.

    • @barbarasmith5879
      @barbarasmith5879 2 года назад +4

      I too saw him with his trestle table in St, George's Shopping Centre in Preston doing the same thing. I felt incredibly sorry for him

    • @benmurphy59
      @benmurphy59 Год назад +4

      Hi Paul you inspired us all and thank you for your Sharing

  • @Ihfmpw8
    @Ihfmpw8 2 года назад +21

    I also loved It ain’t half hot mum. Many years ago I was walking through Coopers Square in Burton on Trent and I heard this beautiful voice singing and we were very pleased to see the man himself…Don Estelle! He had been invited to come to our town, and he brought cds of his and Windsor Davis songs…people flocked to see him. I went up and told him what a beautiful voice he had and how It ain’t half hot mum used to cheer me up. He seemed a really nice and genuine person,Bless him.
    Thanks for this one Paul,your mate Aquaman is far better looking than the lead man in the film!

  • @dianeclegg4519
    @dianeclegg4519 2 года назад +22

    Absolutely loved his voice. I remember seeing him outside Woolworths in Bridlington, I was star struck and bought a Christmas cassette tape and he signed it for me, I still have it. Such a polite and soft spoken gentleman 😔

  • @wendykelly8551
    @wendykelly8551 2 года назад +19

    Oh my remembering hearing him sing whispering grass and thinking..... How's about that !!! .....

  • @TrumptonMayor
    @TrumptonMayor 2 года назад +19

    I remember seeing Don singing and selling his cds at a shopping centre later in his career.
    He had a beautiful voice.

    • @tonyfairey7733
      @tonyfairey7733 3 месяца назад +1

      @@TrumptonMayor I often play his music on Spotify.
      A bit of nostalgia and
      Such a great voice.

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex 2 года назад +28

    I loved 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' not just because it was a funny sitcom - but because my grandad was a serving soldier in Burma, I remember watching it with him (he taught us how to count in Burmese)... he received the Burma Star. My Grandad was 6ft 3 and was known as 'titch' - he would have made a great double act with lofty. Happy memories of family TV comedy times and joyous memories. RIP Don 'Lofty' Estelle.

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 2 года назад +2

      It is safe to say your grandfather endured a living hell in Burma. Much respect.

  • @gaynor3976
    @gaynor3976 2 года назад +13

    So you came to Rochdale....Nice one. Used to see him round town, always very pleasant. Nice memorial for him and thank you Paul for visiting Rochdale, sorry it was raining xxxx

  • @shirleyn546
    @shirleyn546 2 года назад +23

    Whispering Grass reminds me of a hot summer as a kid, because we had the drought in ‘76, but ‘75 was also a hot one. Great tv show, wouldn’t get made now of course

    • @brianfearn4246
      @brianfearn4246 2 года назад +5

      Yes 1975 was a another fantastic summer I remember it well Shirley. Roll on 76 even a longer summer and not a mention of Climate change. We just enjoyed it.

    • @shirleyn546
      @shirleyn546 2 года назад +5

      @@brianfearn4246 the joys of being a kid, summers that seemed to last forever and you didn’t worry why, you’re right Brian, you did just enjoy them, those were the days😔. I’m glad I’m not a child of today!

  • @davidcoleman6032
    @davidcoleman6032 2 года назад +14

    Don Estelle, what a fantastic voice, so entertaining in It ain't arf hot mum,a natural partnership with Windsor.A much missed and much loved star.God bless you Don.❤

  • @peteriversfanclub
    @peteriversfanclub 2 года назад +10

    I remember seeing Don with CD's on the high street with a trestle table.........very sad........great artist.....great voice.....top respectable job sir!

  • @MOTIVATION-FOR-YOUNG-MINDS
    @MOTIVATION-FOR-YOUNG-MINDS 2 месяца назад +2

    This takes me back.. he had a beautiful voice. Windsor complimenting with the bobboms xx

  • @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972
    @KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972 2 года назад +12

    Looking forward to this Paul , used to love watching him in “it ain’t half hot mum “ rip Don x

  • @helencheadle5285
    @helencheadle5285 Год назад +4

    Aw, that was so sad to learn he needed a liver transplant,but was too weak to have the surgery. Because he was almost pocket sized and a lovely man you always worried someone might put upon him, but despite Windsors loud voice in the show, it was just good acting by them both, as they were obviously good mates.
    I thought he had the most wonderful voice, and it’s s great shame he wasn’t recognised more for that at the time. I know Rochdale and Darwin..my son lived at the latter while working up North for a bit, so it’s nice to recognise places for a change. Thanks so much for paying respects on our behalf Paul, bless you. Love Helen in NFK 🙋‍♀️🥰😻🦋🦋🦋

  • @paulchollerton
    @paulchollerton 2 года назад +8

    Hi paul, we met don estelle years ago when we were kids on holiday in bridlington. He was in woolworths signing his latest album, he was a nice fella from what i can remember.

  • @tigertim2959
    @tigertim2959 2 года назад +4

    it aint half hot mom another classic from years gone by not the same nowadays and he had a lovely voice another great one paul

  • @TheFoxyb
    @TheFoxyb 2 года назад +1

    Oh I loved It Ain't Alf Hot Mum and Whispering Grass, Mum and I love that song to this day. Lovely guy

  • @ad5034
    @ad5034 7 месяцев назад +3

    Rest well Lofty, and Thank you for some of Great TV from my youth. ❤

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 2 года назад +9

    I used to love watching it ain't half hot mum and the rapport between himself and Windsor Davis but never knew how far back their relationship went and sadly didn't realise how ill he became.
    Thank you for your ever compassion and respect

  • @1089maul
    @1089maul Год назад +2

    Paul, I know I am being repetitive but once again a great show on yet another legend. Thanks, Bob

  • @peterhleechleech2346
    @peterhleechleech2346 2 года назад +5

    Looking forward to watching this video, great actor sad when he died.

  • @crystaldance5731
    @crystaldance5731 2 года назад +3

    Dear little man lovely voice loved that song whispering grass thankyou Paul 😊😊💕

  • @susantaylor2772
    @susantaylor2772 2 года назад +3

    70's & 80's Sitcoms are the best from my childhood. The humour is completely different now.
    I love the classics.

  • @annstorey6573
    @annstorey6573 2 месяца назад +1

    Hubby and I used to see & hear him sing in Basingstoke shopping centre, when we lived there. Great voice, and we brought his records!❤

  • @ellesee7079
    @ellesee7079 2 года назад +7

    I used to love the programme, but was totally shocked the first time I heard him sing on Top of the Pops! Great voice. Thanks for sharing Paul. Reckon that other bloke was building his part though! 😉😁👍🏻

  • @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns
    @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns 2 года назад +5

    I take it your awake Paul. Thanks for liking my comment.

  • @coops1964golf
    @coops1964golf 2 года назад +7

    i remember walking through Boston's woolworth store and seeing him singing in there while promoting his lp....was too shy to go up to him so listened for a while all starstruck and then moved on ,i believe he was staying in a care home nearby

  • @kathysamuels1465
    @kathysamuels1465 2 года назад +2

    I absolutely loved the entire cast ,bring back the good old comedys

  • @deborahsdavies2477
    @deborahsdavies2477 2 года назад +1

    he was a brilliant actor loved whispering grass x

  • @1959Berre
    @1959Berre 2 года назад +3

    What a voice. He deserves more than a grave without flowers. It breaks my heart.

  • @maverick4177
    @maverick4177 2 года назад +14

    Happy to say i met Don when he was promoting one of his CD’s, back in the 80’s! nice bloke and happy to chat and have photos taken
    He was even wearing his pith helmet and khakis
    Absolutely love Ain’t arf hot mum
    Lovely boy lovely boy

  • @Joshmostynafc
    @Joshmostynafc 2 года назад +1

    It’s nice you actually get back to people’s comments and acknowledge them unlike other RUclipsrs. Thank you for appreciating the viewers.

  • @evevening7995
    @evevening7995 2 года назад +2

    A little guy with a big voice, loved him in It ain't half hot mum, RIP DON ESTELLE, Thank you for showing his resting place 👍👍

  • @candy1971
    @candy1971 2 года назад +1

    i never watched 'it aint half hot mum'..my grand parents did and cant believe his voice!!wow..R.I.P Don...and thankyou for another great vid x

  • @beachamgroup2482
    @beachamgroup2482 2 года назад +2

    Lovely tribute to a great actor and singer. Thanks.

  • @Grumszy
    @Grumszy 2 года назад +4

    Many years ago met Don Estelle...top man and a great voice rip Don.

  • @jacquelineharrod6386
    @jacquelineharrod6386 2 года назад +2

    What a lovely voice, and such a shock when one first saw him. The contrast was amazing. RIP.

  • @petejakeman
    @petejakeman 2 года назад +3

    Loved this show , used to watch it with my dad , thank you for the memories

  • @suemckenna2430
    @suemckenna2430 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for showing us places we probably wouldnt get to visit or even find , you present your visits so well .

  • @simonhives2592
    @simonhives2592 2 года назад +4

    Really looking forward to this video. RIP Don 🌄

  • @susanlennard8495
    @susanlennard8495 2 года назад +1

    Aww loved Don Estelle in it ain’t half hot mum.He had such a wonderful voice,I could not believe how lovely his voice was,the first time I heard it.Another wonderful actor from my childhood gone.Thankyou Paul,I love hearing all their stories you tell of their lives.❤️❤️❤️

  • @angelamartin5003
    @angelamartin5003 2 года назад +1

    What a lovely man and an amazing voice.

  • @kaybright2539
    @kaybright2539 2 года назад +2

    💔 great actor looking forward to the next video 👍 🙂 👌

  • @Catherine3296
    @Catherine3296 2 года назад +2

    Don Estelle had a lovely voice, thank you for doing this video.

  • @Ruckduck72
    @Ruckduck72 2 года назад +2

    Rest in peace Don Estelle. A beautiful voice and a fab actor sad to see his grave so empty and no flowers

  • @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns
    @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns 2 года назад +3

    Looking forward to this Paul see you there mate 👍

  • @RikiYamashita
    @RikiYamashita 2 года назад +1

    Wow, thanks for this. I love Don Estelle and grew up listening to his wonderful voice on "It Ain't Half Hot, Mum". Great to also see so many fans in the comments.

  • @philipcorrigan507
    @philipcorrigan507 2 года назад +4

    Looking forward to this one. 💥

  • @annettewalker3309
    @annettewalker3309 2 года назад +2

    How Don Estelle kept his face straight with Windsor Davies when singing there song must of been so hard bless him. Felt about sad that the grave doesn't have any flowers 💐 for him but another good video Paul x

  • @matthewgodwin8308
    @matthewgodwin8308 2 года назад +4

    Rest In Peace, my whispering grass lofty, Don Estelle. Windsor Davis catch phrases what is you, a nance?? You got a fine pair of shoulders, show em off !! And the end credits to it ain't half hot mum (which I have as a box set of the series) land of hope and glory, father of the free Windsor Davis suddenly shouts" shut up!!" Happy times. The opening credits, the cabaret song. Here's the gang for the boys are here, the boys to entertain you

  • @ElizabethDebbie24
    @ElizabethDebbie24 2 года назад +5

    He was an excellent sing and Actor

  • @traciemarsh1611
    @traciemarsh1611 Год назад +1

    loved his singing voice just amazing. rip don

  • @julieford9744
    @julieford9744 2 года назад +1

    I watched It ain't half hot mum with my dad every week and I thought he was great in it but when I heard him sing Whispering grass it blew me away! I never knew he could sing like that..even though he was part of the concert party in the show lol. B.O.BOYS boys to entertain you!! Loved it. Rip Don xx

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs8524 Год назад +1

    Thankyou Paul. That was a lovely video as usual. Whispering Grass a beautiful song I loved it. You are very caring towards these long ago entertainers. Sadly missed but you always have time to remember them Thankyou Paul. ❤

  • @carolinepatterson4392
    @carolinepatterson4392 2 года назад +2

    OMG, I loved him in It ain't half hot mum...Great voice. Didn't even realise he had died...Great memories, thanks for this, makes me feel old tho xx

  • @johnbruce6460
    @johnbruce6460 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cheers thanks for the memories

  • @TheAquaAdventurer
    @TheAquaAdventurer 2 года назад +5

    Superb mate .. you caught me off guard ... I thought I was hid .. was well worth the soaking .. Great video mate Superbly covered 👍

  • @lindacleveland1289
    @lindacleveland1289 Месяц назад

    Absolutely loved the series and the clip you showed is my favourite and I still pop over and watch it occasionally after all these years

  • @christopheraspland2091
    @christopheraspland2091 2 года назад +5

    I saw him in Yarmouth, not in a theatre but he had a stall in the moll selling cassetes of his music, I couldn't believe it, someone with such a beautiful voice was forced to sell his music this way !

  • @geoffpoole483
    @geoffpoole483 2 года назад +1

    I have fond childhood memories of watching It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Thanks for this respectful tribute to atalented man. Going by the comments, no one ever had abad word to say about him. Never knew about his double act with Windsor Davies.

  • @bevashton1055
    @bevashton1055 2 года назад +1

    Loved the video of don Estelle. I came from Rochdale and knew where he lived He lived in a flats called the seven sisters . And often seen Windsor Davis going to his flat. So thank you for the Video brought back memories 🙂

  • @lindahiggins7744
    @lindahiggins7744 2 года назад +1

    I thought Don was amazing, really enjoyed watching him. Thanks for interesting videos. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

  • @pamelaclark5611
    @pamelaclark5611 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful voice.

  • @camrenwick
    @camrenwick 8 месяцев назад +1

    Very respectful. RIP Don and Windsor

  • @fus149hammer5
    @fus149hammer5 2 года назад +2

    Small of stature but big on talent 👏
    I heartily recommend buying the IAAHM box set because you ain't gonna see it on TV any time for the foreseeable future.
    RUclips only shows bits and pieces but you really need to see the whole story to appreciate Don's skills as an actor and a singer. Such a beautiful voice and a genuine gentleman.

  • @rustykilt
    @rustykilt 23 дня назад

    A giant of a talent. God bless you LOFTY.

  • @alisonwilliams1873
    @alisonwilliams1873 2 года назад +1

    Another good video Paul. I liked watching Don Estelle and Winsor Davies in 'It ain't half not Mum' he had lovely singing voice. Taken too early.Rest in Peace Don.

  • @benjijack22
    @benjijack22 2 года назад

    Sing Lofty! What a lovely video Paul as always I have a lovely memory to share, when I worked for Top Rank Bingo as a caller back in the 80s at The Top Rank ex RITZ Cinema Birkenhead we had Don Estelle come and do a Show for us as Lofty of course and that wonderful singing voice will never forget him what a genuine lovely humble man he was. We could not get him off at the end, they wanted him to sing all night! We will not see his likes again we still have his lovely singing voice to listen to on CD Thanks Don R.I.P. - Mark - Wallasey Wirral - 20/8/22

  • @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns
    @David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns 2 года назад +2

    Great video Paul thank you 😊 enjoyed it as always mate.

  • @sharon6182
    @sharon6182 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Paul Great video xx

  • @Urko2005
    @Urko2005 2 года назад +1

    Great singer and actor.

  • @johorrocks8927
    @johorrocks8927 2 года назад +3

    takes you back to when this was on the telly, RIP Don Estelle...

  • @gingerninjawhinger9986
    @gingerninjawhinger9986 2 года назад +4

    What Don Estelle lacked in height, he made up for in his talent: alongside his co-stars Windsor Davies and Melvyn Hayes, he was extremely funny in 'It ain't half hot, Mum' and had a beautiful tenor voice. I hadn't realised that he was so ill before he died.

  • @mumm380
    @mumm380 2 года назад +2

    I love "it ain't half hot Mum". My late mother always imagined my brother in the army, would end up as a "Sgt Major Shut-Up". Don's voice was so unique

  • @monkwhitley
    @monkwhitley Год назад

    Loved that programme the likes of which we will never be able to produce or watch on mainstream TV again . A tongue in cheek view of the writers and producers who had came through the second world war which is now deemed deeply offensive to many groups . I can't change that I my childhood was spent watching these shows with my parents , if they laughed I would laugh . Sign of the times . Keep up the good work Paul . Love watching these "Celebrities" from the past being given some air time .🙏

  • @hillarygroundwell2807
    @hillarygroundwell2807 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again Paul for the memories.I wish it aint half hot mum was showing again

  • @sallybowling9404
    @sallybowling9404 2 года назад +1

    Just bought entire series of Ain’t half hot mum .. excellent..thanks Paul

  • @annemccrystal5384
    @annemccrystal5384 2 года назад

    Lofty boy lol thanks paul such a fantastic comedy show fabulous so funny he sure cud sing this has given me lovely memories again your a superstar big thanks 👍👍👍👍

  • @delramsay4620
    @delramsay4620 7 месяцев назад

    What a fabulous voice, Loved watching Ain’t half hot Mum with Windsor Davies sadly missed RIP Lofty.

  • @descamm9313
    @descamm9313 2 года назад

    Very well put forward, A great actor and singer, sadly missed but left us behind some great memories on screen,, May he RIP..

  • @michaelhoggarth89
    @michaelhoggarth89 2 года назад

    Mrs H ...What a smile I had on my face when I seen the clip of the song..I remember it so well...❤

  • @sarahmay7436
    @sarahmay7436 Год назад

    Great voice! I watched it ain’t half hot mum in the 70’s - loved it. No great comedies now or great actors

  • @ginagina9720
    @ginagina9720 2 года назад

    I always remember my grandmother singing this song after a few sherries lol don you were a good actor and singer thanks 🙏 for sharing your video paul

  • @dizzydaydream9647
    @dizzydaydream9647 2 года назад

    I have several relatives who are at peace in Rochdale Cemetery. My Nan is at Heywood cemetery just down the road. Please tell them all I’m thinking of them while you’re there 😆 xx I’m only just old enough to remember it ain’t half hot mum but it always made my mum and dad laugh …thank you for the joy you brought to so many Don xx RIP

  • @ashman167
    @ashman167 2 года назад +1

    Paul you visit some amazing people, that has made an impact on many peoples lives. 👏

  • @peterankin985
    @peterankin985 2 года назад +1

    Top hole again paul you have a nice touch with your presentation for that reason you hit 40.000 hits. keep going bro we enjoy your channel.. pete..Spain

  • @graemerigg4029
    @graemerigg4029 2 года назад +4

    He came to my home town in the eighties to perform on the local stage. At lunch time he sang in Woolworths window, he stopped the traffic.

    • @jacquelinehabgood-painter8867
      @jacquelinehabgood-painter8867 Год назад

      I found this video extremely interesting.Thank you Paul. I was saddened to read that he had to sell CD's to make ends meet.

  • @gilltagg3352
    @gilltagg3352 2 года назад

    I’m so sorry forgot to leave a little comment.
    I always use to watch ‘it ent alf hot mum’ with my Dad. Windsor Davis use to scare the wind out of me 🤣. However Don was the one I use to feel slightly sorry for. However didn’t he have an amazing singing voice. What legends you have been visiting and many happy childhood memories flood back. Thank you. ❤️

  • @andrewcraner1869
    @andrewcraner1869 2 года назад +1

    What a lovely man he was we met him once he was doing a promotion in local Woolworths singing and telling jokes he was great with every one

  • @bluesville13
    @bluesville13 2 года назад +1

    Awee l used to watch Don And Windsor when l was much younger. What a Voice!!marvelous. Windsor was a character too and Melvyn. Loved em all. I loved it ain't hot mam hahaha plus the Indian guy. Great memories. Love this Paul.
    Elizabeth in HULL E Yorkshire.

  • @steffanhoffmann8937
    @steffanhoffmann8937 2 года назад +1

    Well well well Paulie mate!
    I wrote about Windsor Davies, in response to the hi-de-hi stuff recently.
    So Don Estelle will do, as I think Windsor Davies is buried in France; where he lived for years in retirement.
    Well presented and thanks.
    Ps
    I'll resist telling you it was 39c yesterday, in Alanya Med Sea climate. 👉😎👈🌞
    Today it'll probably be the same; and we've had no rain since March 10.
    And yet as I'm writing this at nearly 3am Turkish time?
    (It's 29c on my balcony overlooking the Med Sea.)
    There are workmen washing the trees; and foliage with water cannons.
    No hosepipe ban here. 🙌

  • @sharoncarter4086
    @sharoncarter4086 2 года назад

    Great to see this new video, well done Paul. !!! What a lovley man Don was xxx

  • @jamesgreen807
    @jamesgreen807 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for all the Laughs Don and All the rest of the BOYS!.......thanks to utube "we" can watch and listen R.I.P

  • @johnconway4161
    @johnconway4161 2 года назад +1

    Great video Paul

  • @ianrobert6239
    @ianrobert6239 2 года назад

    Thanks Thank you Paul. Yours and Lee's videos are my favs 👍

  • @micksmusicchannel
    @micksmusicchannel 2 года назад

    Another great video of a past legend 👏