A Sharpe Retrospective

[TheOxpress]

Holy shit did I get goosebumps from the song from about 3:00 starting. Kudos John Tams, kudos.

[neadst]

You can't listen to that theme tune without playing the air guitar along to it XD

[cutzzzzz]

GOD save THE QUEEN and MIGHTY ENGLAND

[Yorgar]

GOD SAVE IRELAND AND PISS ON ENGLAND

[thesquirreltree]

lol!

[dobspau]

im english but ha bloody ha im part irish and if you were a rifleman you wud be harper

[IrynaSr]

Superman and superclip!

And his voice! Sex!

[Heinrich3793]

What a class guy

[Unwardil]

'Cause I bloody 'ate cheese!'

Classic Sharpe.

[BadVybz]

yeah, and who was Britain in danger of in 1939? thats right, fascists, just like the BNP.

[HeySaenz]

whats the name of the first song? great video :D

[mardy69]

I believe the first one is 'Gentleman Soldier' by John Tams.

Thanks for leaving a comment!

[PvtMacGregor]

I believe the first song has the theme of "The British Grenadiers"? Great video by the way!

[mardy69]

I think so - maybe Tams added lyrics to it. I thought I knew the tune but could have been wrong.

:)

Ta!

[Yorgar]

@PvtMacGregor its called " A Gentleman Soldier" its a folk song

[07muis12]

great love the series (the books are better though). you've done a nice job love the sound bites.

[crishnoph]

great vid- one of my favurite vids on youtube

[domramalaja]

Well done!

[CharisaPyke]

I was watching Sharpes Regiment the other day!!!!

Really good vid! I love it!

[Temari34]

Hey that's really good :D

Harper got old, didn't he? But he and Sharpe are still cool. I think the older they grow the cooler they get =)

[mardy69]

Absolutely right - they just got better as they got older, LOL

I hear a new one is being made.... hope Harper is back too!

[Temari34]

Yes, hope so,too :D

harper and sharpe for president =)

[BAYCITYROLLERBOY]

This is rubbish,it's just stills!

[mardy69]

Oh, thank you very much. I'm sorry I wasted my time.

[JSLTQDG]

love sharpe, ive seen every film. although is there a frilm called Shapre's peril? btw love the music as well.

[skruttis07]

yes i agree!!!thank you for a handsome and great video of sean!!!sharpe of course!!

[rhswlsc]

Cornwell makes Sharpe out to be this rogue from the gutter, but somehow he is this military genius.

[mardy69]

Yeah, you're right!

In later books I guess he'd just picked up more from having been in the field. He were always sharp as a tack though, eh?

:)

[rhswlsc]

Well said.

[generalwbush]

Sean Bean is so sexy.

[freeeeedom19]

Sorry about commenting again, but i cant resist, this vid is awesome, thanks for putting it up XD

[crishnoph]

wats the third song called?

great vid

[mardy69]

Sorry this took so long - the third song is "Love Farewell" by John Tams. Can't remember where I got it from now, and have searched but I don't even have a copy any more!

Sorry.

Thanks for watching though!

[crishnoph]

thanks once again,great vid

[freeeeedom19]

how do i join the sean bean youtube group?

[freeeeedom19]

Great series

[diomanUK]

A pity anyone who has not had the fortuity of being British Born. Take the Union Jack for isnstnace, these colours don't run.

[percydanvers2]

I wish I was british...

[xjeangeniex]

sean bean is hot!

[ManwithaPlan9]

nice video

[rkpettit]

it is a legend i wish it had a come back

[Binfieldius]

It did lol

[bousie1234]

Does anyone know a series of books called gaunts ghosts!

[LustStainedDespair66]

Yeah...just started reading The Founding, a couple of days ago. Its pretty good. Why ask that on a Sharpe video, though?

[shirla26]

Have seen and bought nearly everything Sean Bean has made - all worth watching just for him but nothing beats Sharpe and the gang. Just watched this vid again and can see and evening of Sharpe ahead of me - does it get any better? the real thing knocking on the front door --- ah well!

[cahill444]

where did you get the music from???

[mardy69]

Thank the mighty collating archive engine that is LimeWire, LOL

And everyone who bought the official soundtrack...

Please see end credits for actual song list.

:)

And ta for watching!

[MattSharpe95th]

Good job, good use of video and audio, i particularly liked the song of arms & the man, the colonel crying and 'the devil shall be my seargent' (sorry i cant remember there names) cheers its great, very subtle not ott.

[mardy69]

Ah yes, the lady with all the best lines and a steel reserve, LOL

I want to be her when I grow up :)

[creativeactionfigure]

The French uniforms seem odd. I know BC tried for historical accuracy, and the movies seem to reflect that, even down to the dirt, grit, make due pants etc. And I am sure that the French uniforms are, in detail, accurate. But somehow the overall proportions on the French uniforms seem distorted so that the French soldiers all look a little bit comical. Has anyone else noticed this?

[Binfieldius]

french infantry have always been a laughing matter.

[Triplesod]

Don't think you really know your history if that's what you believe.

[Binfieldius]

I know a fair amount ;)

you know the word retreat comes from the frogs? (french)

[Triplesod]

And they most probably got it from Latin. We get a vast number of our words from the French and historically, the French were one of the biggest, most powerful and best armed forces ever.

[Binfieldius]

The frogs are cowards.

[Triplesod]

Oh shut up, you little shit. You haven't a clue. Bit of advise for you, stop paying attention to what the fucking Americans say because I promise you, they only know a tiny bit more than you and that really isn't much.

By the way, try telling the French resistance that they were cowards. They were some of the most heroic people who ever lived.

[Binfieldius]

Resorting to violence now are we?

And i don't think i could be outsmarted by an American. The Americans are worse than the Frogs.

Besides, I don't listen to Americans, they have more sense of intellect.

The French are fools who got conquored by Germany twice, in two wars, in the space of 30 years.

Ghahaha

[Triplesod]

Resorting to violence? What the fuck are you talking about?? Many countries were conquered or occupied by Germany. You do know that we have been invaded by the French? You do know how many countries the French have conquered?

I'd still like to see this violence I am resorting to. Even funnier considering you are deriding a country because you don't think they are violent enough.

[Binfieldius]

"Oh shut up, you little shit"

that's what i am reffering to! :)

How many countries did Britain conquor?

a rabble of French malitia are nothing in comparison to the might of a line of British redcoat musketry.

HUZZAHH!!!

hehehe

[Triplesod]

That isn't violence. That's frustration. So, you have changed your point now? The point is no longer that the French are cowards, with little military achievement. Now you just say that they haven't as many victories as us. Well, it's a better point, it's still arguable. The 100 yrs war is an interesting one, we won, eventually but the French were amazing. [cont below]

[Triplesod]

Then of course the Napoleanic wars, which brought along the first French empire, where they had taken over most of Europe, yes, we won again in the end but that isn't the point. You have William the Conqourer (Norman in fact) and then, when you hear Yanks tell you that they kicked our arses in the revolutionary war they are lying. [cont below]

[Triplesod]

The Americans were only a tiny part of who we were fighting then. It was mainly the French who beat us in the War of Independance, along with the Dutch and the Spanish but mainly the French. All I'm saying mate is that you should give them more respect. They are historically one of the greatest military countries ever known and though the Germans took them, everyone in the World should have the utmost respect for the heroes of the Resistance!

[Triplesod]

P.s. I apologise if you thought I was being aggressive in that earlier post. I didn't mean or want it to come out like that. It was merely frustration and anger. You seem like a very intelligent lad and it is good that you are so interested in history at your age. I wish I was as intelligent at 16, instead of going off my head on drink and drugs. It's just frustrating you let your xenophobia or bigotry cloud your intelligence.

[xylaphonemaster]

Very good points, very well made. Anyone who disagree's been on the old Clarky Cat.

[Janitor1993]

Three times actually!The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871.

[Janitor1993]

The Brits wear white trousers in Sharpe.But by then they were wearing grey.

[exxbloke]

I hope to God that there are less gobshites about.

[weldonwin]

I love the Sharpe theme, where the guitars come up. I know it sounds kinda lowbrow, but somehow the electric guitars give it that extra power and passion, to inspire you to howl "FOR KING AND COUNTRY", then run out and hurt some French people and make them cry... or failing that, some foppish prick officers, who make the mistake of making Sharpe angry

[Krushnerabs]

Excellent slide show accompanied by the best music, well done mate, I love the Sharpe series, makes u want to live in the Napoleonic period

[Gradyatherton]

This a really brilliant. I had forgotten about John Tams' singing of Love Farewell. It is really glorious - I'm in bits. Tomorrow I'm going to see John play in Twickenham - it would be good if Sean Bean turned up eh? Well done on this.

[PMDVD]

I thought there were only twelve episodes? Including one which was in two parts?

[1r1sh52]

This is excellent! I love the series, and John Tam's singing is the perfect touch for your video. Thanks!

[howlertastic]

Sharpe is bloody legendary. I missed out on watching it when it was originally aired due to the usual things ie. beer women etc. I have watched 13 of the 14 episodes in the space of 2 weeks and am trying to hang back watching sharpe's waterloo as I know I'll be gutted when it's over.

[alienangie]

Brilliant, I love the films but they made Sharpe seem (IMO) a tad incompetent, being saved by Harper every episode etc...I loved "Company" and "Battle" most I think because they stuck the closest to the books...but with the budget hey had they were brilliant! cant wait fBC to write a new Sharpe book... :D

[shirla26]

loved the mix of music and clips - great retrospective

nothing like Sharp to start the day - thx

[NaginiDrake]

I think Jane was always a bitch. :D Screw her and the idiot lover. Oh, by the way, do you know that her lover was played by errr.. the same actor who played that character from Buffy and Angel series whose name I've suddenly forgotten...? :D *lol*

And the video is very very good! Nice retrospective!

[BoyofmanyNames]

"By mereit of our rank, who gets the biggest piece of cheese?"

"You do"

"Because I am a general?"

"No, because I bloody hate cheese"

Classic

(Spoilers)

One thing that shocked me is how Jane turns into such a bitch in Revenge/Justice/Waterloo and the finally things she said to Sharpe at the end of Justice really shocked me, such a nice caring character to a bitch.

[weldonwin]

I was shocked too and you gotta give it to Sharpe, for having the restraint not to curb-stomp her teeth out for that. Still, the horrid cow gets left alone and penniless after Waterloo and Sharpe gets to go home to his nice new wife in Normandy... While I get to point and laugh

[BoyofmanyNames]

MUWAAAAA

[Janitor1993]

Totally agreed.I think he was way to soft on Lord Rossendale.

[bownessplace]

try allucdotorg or peekviddotcom,and say the soldiers prayer--bring back sharpe and save us from reality tv

[Hollinka]

Does anyone know where I could watch the films online? I don't think I'll catch any of the repeats due to not owning a tv. And yes when Perkins and Ubadiah died... well I don't think i shall ever forgive them.

[droptheclaw]

I think they're on tvlinks dot com - at least that's what I've been told. Sadly, you'll miss Sharpe's Challenge tonight on ITV!

[Hollinka]

Alack I looked and it is not so. But thankyou for looking.

[mardy69]

I had to buy the complete boxed set from Amazon int UK - the only affordable way to watch it in Hong Kong!

(And then the next month had to buy Sharpe's Challenge cos it was new! Gah!)

MB

[aleks186]

smart one

[bownessplace]

i agree,obadiah and sweet william are the best charachters......thier own stories or films would be excellent.like flashheart

[skulls23]

its all very pointless you sit there look at somes life and not doing any thing with your owen

[M1S1R]

Also been watching on UKTV Brilliant series Yes, it had its problems and historical errors and no, someone like Sharpe could never have existed, but Sharpe is damn good fun, down to earth characters and camraderie and ultimately its moral You won't see the like again Today they say we want gritty and terrorists and immature emotionalism instead of stories told for the sake of telling a good story The Sharpe films are a breath of fresh air in this fetid reality TV atmosphere Long may they last.

[skulls23]

i agree with what you said its nice to have some thing good on the box besides all that rubbish for the mind reality TV witch i hate

[stockholm17]

First class series, and the music by John Tams (who played Hagman) is just wonderful. Thanks.

[talkape]

why the hell did they have to kill off Ubadiah and PERKINS??? bastards

[mardy69]

I know ~ I almost blubbed when Perkins died. Just not fair!

MB

[pinkydog123]

nice video, the songs pretty catchy too.

[albejak]

first in last out..long live the 95th

[droptheclaw]

Last time I saw Sharpe was the mid-90s on ITV. Just started watching them again on UKTV History. I forgot just how class it was. Lions led by donkeys and all that. The man's a legend.

[margoserenity]

mardy69,can you tell what is the name of the song in first min. It is not "Over the Hills", right? Thanks for giving us this video. Its really great.:)

[mardy69]

The first song is John Tams singing "Gentleman Soldier". The next one is "O'er The Hills And Far Away", then "Love Farewell", also by John Tams.

:)

And yeah you lot ~ Harper were a bloody hero, and all! (And Fredrickson!)

MB

[jakemartialman]

i agree with albejak harper and fredricson were ledgends but sharpe was cool to

[albejak]

aye i forgot fredickson  god bless him

[albejak]

and hagman they all made great..even perkins

[albejak]

you all forget about harper sharpe was fuk all without his 'mate'

[braveycolin]

Can never be too much of Sharpe. Pity Ubadiah was killed off though.

[Horationelson4ever]

Quite good, but I have always prefered the books

[jpgjohnnyg]

great stuff im away out to but the box set

[mardy69]

Good for you! The boxed set is awesome! You get an extra DVD of 'making of' stuff too ~~

Happy Sharpe (and Harper!) watching...

MB

[annbax]

A thoroughly enjoyable montage of the "Sharpe" legend. Sean is awesome and the music is appropriate.Thank you

[crikeyband]

Thanks for the memory Mardy. I was trying to find the song 'Over the hills and Far Away' here but only found a different song by Led Zeppelin.

[mardy69]

Aw, ta very much! Remember to get the John Tams version...

:)

MB

[firebird403]

Is the music from your vid from the soundtrack? Please tell me, :) Would love to know where I can get all the music from the series, it was remarkable! Good shows/movies such as this are rare.

[ShadowGirl119]

Nicely done, I love the music selection and sound bits.

[lindsariah]

that is absolutely fantastic it must have taken u ages but the final outcome was brill well done i really enjoyed that :)

[mardy69]

Ta very much ~ technically it took ages to get all the pics together from each episode, but as I did em after I watched each one, I were lucky enough to have em there, ready....

:)

Ta fer watching!

MB

[grailmaiden]

Thanks for posting these glorious photos and music of the most snoggable bloke in the galaxy "Lord Sexitude" the always wicked sexy Bean-o. Colleen in California

[kincar]

Awesome, great job!

[SheDoc]

Absolutely brilliant! You've got some talent right there, girl!

[plnranson]

I had some technical problems with this but it is still excellent. Nice to bring it right up to date. Thanks so much - very well done

[pdavperl]

Awesome!! Thank you very much for this great job!!

Ohhh! I wish I could watch any sharpe episode!!

[Diegowench]

That was bloody fantastic Mardy. Five stars all the way. Thanks for sharing. *hugs*

[njbd]

Bloody Brilliant!! Love the sound bites included. Wished there were more. That really made it. Music was great too.

[BrunetteChrissy]

Wow! This was great!!! Thanks for posting!!!

[mardy69]

I don't know why ~ at some times this page gets a "not available" URL, at other times it works.... Ta fer keeping trying, you lot!

MB

[grailmaiden]

Yeah, it stalled for me then would start up but your choice of quotes, music was superb - phenomenal to scrunch 15 episodes into less than 8 minutes with the essence of our Sharpie. Bless you sweetie, Colleen in California

[OneSharpeLass]

Exquisite!

[moonlustie]

Absolutely effing brilliant!!! Well done girl, a bloody good day spent! Hugs sue (moonlustie)

[weeknightingale]

FANTASTIC! SPLENDID! AWESOME! LOVE THIS! THE MUSIC IS GREAT! tHE AUDIO CLIPS WONDERFUL! THANK YOU! NOW I HAVE ALL 15 EPISODES!