have been embraced as a serious talent- and as a person of lasting stature- rather than the way that many people just seemed to enjoy him as some kind of fruity relic of a rapidly bygone age. A well dressed, handsome, man too but in a way that the modern world does not seem to register anymore.
It is difficult, I suppose, for most people to realise that in some one like Kenneth Williams is a spirit both as old as the ages (there's something wonderfully of the Victorian about him) and yet also, for all his learned erudition, eternally innocently impish and childlike with a wonderful smile when he allows it to break through his admirable seriousness. Yet all most will have seen is some kind of affected sense of camp arrogance. Far more fascinating than most people indeed- he should
Some of the great comics were great tragedians too. (Not all- some comics are so good at being light-hearted- like Chevy Chase in his heyday that they don't need to mine a tragic angle) but Kenneth Williams seemed to be both. There was no artifice to it. He had a perfectly professorial yet also theatrical air but professors of that time would have probably ignored him as being too 'arch' and disliked that fact that, despite not being Oxbridge-educated, he seemed far more Oxbridge than they did.
I think (or feel ) that Kenneth Williams was a good man. Lots of things have been said, thought, considered since his death. But I wanted to say this. I was at college at the Polytechnic of Central London in the early 1980's , in rag trade land -the library was opposite the old ITN building. The thing I remember is I often saw him walking down the street - and he always looked unhappy - always - I mean really unhappy. God bless him. A man admired, but I doubt the admiration was felt .
i adore Kenny, have done for too many years, ive just started reading his diaries, again for the 20th time or so, they are remarkable, as is Acid Drops, sublime, and wonderful, the angst this man put his self thru.. you always know, that any interviewer was never going to get the better of him...
No one has come close to Ken's brilliance in humour. His vocal abilities were fantastic, just watch episodes of the origanal run of willow the wisp all voices done by Ken. He was an entire cast in one.
What a voice on such a small frame! With an instrument like that he would have had endless work as a first-class voice artist. But, alas, that was not to be. He was a complicated man which may or may have not committed suicide (there is no certainty of it). His legacy lies in the throng of Carry On films he made from 1958 to 1978, his published diaries, and his fascinating television interviews.
Sad story. Any man or boy who is a little different is subject to agression all over the world. Not women though, who can speak and dress any way they like. What do you think?
Kenneth was a brilliant entertainer a wonderful mimic & a tremendous Mind, he is surely missed from our world, Sadly nothing remotely like him today, getting Dumber & Dumber I am afraid.
funny how kenneth williams done the parky shows when in his diaries (which i am reading for the millionth time!) he calls michael parkinson a "north country nit!" what a guy! R.I.P kenneth williams what a loss of a great comedy and acting genius!
Hello, Little Miss...hope you don;t mind my knocking on your door about Kenneth Williams. Was he on a higher plane? I don't know. The way things seem to work is you get by or get off. I could rant about so much..funny old world. x
@emma5977 Hello there :) I don't mind you knocking on my door at all! Oh yes, in terms of knowledge and wisdom I believe he was 'streets ahead' of most of us!!! Incidentally, your comment about seeing Kenneth walking down the 'street' (in real terms!) is very interesting.
I love Kenneth Williams - I am only thankful that our lives overlapped and that my parents shared every single Carry On movie with me from a young age.
'The K W Diaries' Sat 4th Oct 1980: 'TV Centre at 1 o'c. & talked with Chris (researcher) & Mike Parkinson & John Fisher...My entrance was marred by my tripping up on the bottom step, the opening dialogue was stilted & unfunny & four or five minutes of turgid rubbish constituted the chat till I got off the play & on to the book! Telling stories - ...Edith Evans & the Crescent Hotel...Charles Laurence's Mae West line. By that time I'd started climbing & by the end it was OK, but only just!'
He suffered his share of torment (depression including thoughts of suicide, especially as he got older) but I believe he did find happiness in some things in his life.
I hope that is so. He was very fond of walking and exploring London. Back in the late 70`s I saw him walking [whistling] down the Strand, I guess that he may have been making his way to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers Street.
Tormented. Read his diaries? He doesn't mention this particualr performance, but despite the fact that it was truly excellent and professional (in my opinion) he might have seen it as a complete disaster.
A very complex man. I saw him many years ago walking along the Strand. I think he was going to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers St. On this particular occasion, he may have been "looking" to be recognised. He was wearing a bright check jacket and whistling a chirpy tune. Comedian Ted Ray,father of Andrew, was himself a manic depressive. So ironic that [some] people who devoted their talents to make others happy were themselves not.
As a kid growing up I used to love him in the Carry On movies. ("Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!") Sublime.
But he's just as good telling us his own anecdotes here. So sorry he's no longer with us. Wish all the tortured comics could each have been given a big hug and told how much they were loved. Stay with us.
Brilliant, one of-a-kind; dear Kenneth. My favourite has to be his attendance on "Just A Minute". How I wish that at least some episodes had been filmed!
never appreciated growing up what a talent this man was, remember him from jackanory and carry on films, only as an adult though can I fully appreciate the extent of his talent
The Coroner recorded an Open Verdict Re- Williams Death. It was a drugs overdose - I think he was highly-intellectual,a fantastic mimic, with a Razor sharp wit. He was also a tortured soul with regards to his sexuality and where he fitted in in the world. I think his father was a Macho Bully-Boy Type and was terribly cruel to him. Combine all these factors and it gives a very small insight into how his life came to a sad end. Absolutely love his work.
his notes were diaries written at the time which portrays an honest account of what he thought then, not some glossed over autobiography to make a person look like a saint.
You got Kenneth Williams warts and all
The all was inclusive of genius that is not oft portrayed these days
Tom Lehrer, the university lecturer and satirical singer/pianist. Perhaps his best known work is 'The Elements Song'.
From Kenneth William's diary (published 1994), Saturday 4 October 1980:
"My entrance was marred by my tripping up on the bottom step, the opening dialogue was stilted and unfunny and four or five minutes of turgid rubbish constituted the chat till I got off the play [he had been directing Joe Orton's 'Loot'] and onto the book ['Acid Drops']...
... Telling stories - the Helpmann at the umpires' room, Maggie Smith teeth fillings and the bra story, Edith Evans and the Crescent Hotel, syndrome and aerodrome, Stanley Baxter and finally Charles Laurence's Mae West line. By that time I'd started climbing and by the end it was OK, but only just. Why? - well the competition was fierce, I'd been lazy, and I'd done the best of the Orton (last year!) on this show and couldn't repeat it. Tom Lehrer was marvellous to me!...
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oh dear, i noticed how much his nostrils are displayed, and how much the relative sizes of his right and left nostrils appear so different as the camera angle varies... it ruined it for me, a word of advise, never focus on his nostrils
The cause of stomach ulcers was discovered in 1981 but it was only recognised and adopted as treatment in the 90's b/c of drug companies power and political reasons. Kenneth Williams and many others died as a result of this delay. I bet treatment for other deseases now being delayed this way, for deseases like M.E. etc. I loved Kenneth Williams, such a shame.
His death was recorded an open verdict. He either accidently overdosed on tablets or comitted suicide. But before he died he wrote of (and was) suffering very severe terrible pain which would have come from his ulcer.
There is only one Kenneth Williams a true British Legend and a man before his time with everlasting talent!...Stand aside all you queens in TV today and listen to the master!..God bleSs him and may HE rest in peace with his hearts desires!...XX Derby O Gill
I just saw this guy interviewed on a documentary about Joe Orton. I'd never heard of him before (I'm American) but I could listen to him talk all day. What a amazing story teller.
Brilliant. To be as witty as Kenneth Williams, takes brains.
How ironic that they finally found the cause of stomach ulcers (bacteria in the stomach acid which no one had thought possible) just after he was driven to kill himself due to the pain they caused.
I adored him when I was 11 years old and too young to know what "campy " humour was all about- and when I DID find out, it made it all the funnier. RIP, Kenneth- I still miss your rich voice and nostrils flared in disdain!
I agree with previous comments, Kenneth Williams was a highly interlectual man who struggled with many demons, however his flare for language and deliverence even in an interview is proof that he had and continually demonstrated his talent. R.I.P Kenneth Williams 1926-88
This is a real celebrity...not like today where some talentless tart hangs her tits out at a premire and gets called a celebrity..all the real celebrities are long gone..listen to Kenneth, you could listen to him all day..what a man!
An endlessly fascinating man... and a true legend.
lynchian 2 months ago
Even if every interview of Kenny in existance was here on YouTube, I'd still want to see more of him!! brilliant! :D
FilmFan1982 3 months ago 2
Kenneth Williams was a master story teller and an undeniable comic genius.
Just the way he paces his anecdotes leave you hanging on the edge of your seat for what will obviously be an hilarious finale.
In a class of his own.
ecurl 3 months ago
A fascinating man.
alicetaylor1984 6 months ago
Wonderful. Thanks for posting.
MaryHarper 6 months ago 2
I remember listening to "Round The Horne" on the radio in the 60s. A groundbreaking comedy in many ways.
drwhatson 7 months ago 3
Oooooooooo Matron!!!
SamGuitarTunes 7 months ago
ooooooooooooooooooooooh
stop messin about..........
poobummcgregor 7 months ago
ooooooooooooooooooooooh
poobummcgregor 7 months ago
Maggie Smith joke at 8:12 onwards is classic!
Meinlondon 8 months ago
have been embraced as a serious talent- and as a person of lasting stature- rather than the way that many people just seemed to enjoy him as some kind of fruity relic of a rapidly bygone age. A well dressed, handsome, man too but in a way that the modern world does not seem to register anymore.
Picnicl 8 months ago
It is difficult, I suppose, for most people to realise that in some one like Kenneth Williams is a spirit both as old as the ages (there's something wonderfully of the Victorian about him) and yet also, for all his learned erudition, eternally innocently impish and childlike with a wonderful smile when he allows it to break through his admirable seriousness. Yet all most will have seen is some kind of affected sense of camp arrogance. Far more fascinating than most people indeed- he should
Picnicl 8 months ago
Some of the great comics were great tragedians too. (Not all- some comics are so good at being light-hearted- like Chevy Chase in his heyday that they don't need to mine a tragic angle) but Kenneth Williams seemed to be both. There was no artifice to it. He had a perfectly professorial yet also theatrical air but professors of that time would have probably ignored him as being too 'arch' and disliked that fact that, despite not being Oxbridge-educated, he seemed far more Oxbridge than they did.
Picnicl 8 months ago
It seems that so many comics either hate themselves, have drug problems or are just generally disturbed. I guess genius does come at a price.
Britain misses you Kenneth...
pinkriffic 9 months ago 2
GREAT MAN,very UNIQUE CHARACTER AND TALENT
I SALUTE YOU
capjoartist1200 10 months ago
Great man, sorely missed.
MrDenizen 10 months ago
god that voice gives me the shivers
PokeXpertoX 10 months ago
Love the way he rolls the Rs
Galianvincent1 11 months ago
i love his strong accent its cool
Mdonkin961 11 months ago
Superb raconteur and comedian On radio with Hancock some of the exchanges are
so funny they may have contributed to Hancock's subsequent dislike and hostility to
Williams. Hancock possibly feared being outshone. Although one cannot
ever give enough praise to Galton and Simpson for their great scripts Hancock and
Williams were clearly the best comedy duo of all time.
golsno147 11 months ago
I think (or feel ) that Kenneth Williams was a good man. Lots of things have been said, thought, considered since his death. But I wanted to say this. I was at college at the Polytechnic of Central London in the early 1980's , in rag trade land -the library was opposite the old ITN building. The thing I remember is I often saw him walking down the street - and he always looked unhappy - always - I mean really unhappy. God bless him. A man admired, but I doubt the admiration was felt .
emma5977 1 year ago 2
fantastic voice
endracismguy 1 year ago
i adore Kenny, have done for too many years, ive just started reading his diaries, again for the 20th time or so, they are remarkable, as is Acid Drops, sublime, and wonderful, the angst this man put his self thru.. you always know, that any interviewer was never going to get the better of him...
BlondeRocknRoll 1 year ago
I can imagine Maggie Smith saying that in F+M
madabbafan 1 year ago
"The trouble with nude dancing is that not everything stops when the music does"
- Sir Robert Helpmann-choreographer/dancer.
A quote from the man who was standing on a chair on the table in kw story.
mrsthursday 1 year ago
"he broke wind with alarming velocity"
i nearly died from laughing when he said that lol
MrJasonSmarts 1 year ago
"7 guineas? cheaper to have you're tits off' lol.
(for those who don't know a guinea is a pre-decimalisation unit of money worth 21 shillings which is £1.05 post decimalisation)
madabbafan 1 year ago
No one has come close to Ken's brilliance in humour. His vocal abilities were fantastic, just watch episodes of the origanal run of willow the wisp all voices done by Ken. He was an entire cast in one.
madabbafan 1 year ago 2
What a voice on such a small frame! With an instrument like that he would have had endless work as a first-class voice artist. But, alas, that was not to be. He was a complicated man which may or may have not committed suicide (there is no certainty of it). His legacy lies in the throng of Carry On films he made from 1958 to 1978, his published diaries, and his fascinating television interviews.
His take on Edith Evans is hilariously spot on.
miramamimira 1 year ago
Sad story. Any man or boy who is a little different is subject to agression all over the world. Not women though, who can speak and dress any way they like. What do you think?
XXXMoodiboyXXX 1 year ago 4
He makes Russell Brand look like Russell Bland. True Genius
autopsysal666 1 year ago 15
@autopsysal666 i think that russell managed to that without anybody's help :)
scallyhunter 6 months ago
@autopsysal666 I hear that...
PFCmothergoose 5 months ago in playlist More videos from 25thNovember1970
I absolutely LOVE this interview. Every time I see it I laugh until I cry :D
lovebrookeshields 1 year ago 3
Kenneth was a brilliant entertainer a wonderful mimic & a tremendous Mind, he is surely missed from our world, Sadly nothing remotely like him today, getting Dumber & Dumber I am afraid.
great video
mickeyh1961 1 year ago 3
Did he fall down the stairs but it wadscut out???????????????
BRUTUALTRUTH 1 year ago
Who were the other 2 guests?
mts1977 1 year ago
@mts1977 They are Tom Lehrer and Robin Ray
musicalmaniauk 1 year ago
Genius
louiswalsh2009 1 year ago 2
funny how kenneth williams done the parky shows when in his diaries (which i am reading for the millionth time!) he calls michael parkinson a "north country nit!" what a guy! R.I.P kenneth williams what a loss of a great comedy and acting genius!
rimmersgirl81 1 year ago
I always think of Kenneth as being on a higher plane than most people.
1979LITTLEMISS 1 year ago 7
@1979LITTLEMISS
Hello, Little Miss...hope you don;t mind my knocking on your door about Kenneth Williams. Was he on a higher plane? I don't know. The way things seem to work is you get by or get off. I could rant about so much..funny old world. x
emma5977 1 year ago
@emma5977 Hello there :) I don't mind you knocking on my door at all! Oh yes, in terms of knowledge and wisdom I believe he was 'streets ahead' of most of us!!! Incidentally, your comment about seeing Kenneth walking down the 'street' (in real terms!) is very interesting.
1979LITTLEMISS 1 year ago
Imagine any one of today's so called 'stars' entertaining like this...nope I can't imagine it either.
MrADAMMJ 1 year ago 2
Never a dull moment. What a splendid dinner guest he must have been. Sit, Listen and Enjoy. Greatly missed.
TheWhitehall 1 year ago
I love Kenneth Williams - I am only thankful that our lives overlapped and that my parents shared every single Carry On movie with me from a young age.
ChrizRockster 1 year ago 2
Michael Parkinson has admitted that he didn't get on with Williams, but he always invited him on the show, because he was so fascinating and funny.
DaveBond21 1 year ago
What an incredible person - I was captivated by his story telling ability.
ecurl 1 year ago 3
loved him genuine man
JoanCollins2009 1 year ago
wonderfull,wonderfull man
phillace 1 year ago
Just brilliant - i wonder if he really knew how funny and lovely he was?
Kimimus 1 year ago
Kenneth Williams was a very talented and intelligent man however I believe on his off days he was a complete bitch.
matrags 1 year ago
Arent we all :)
Kimimus 1 year ago
@Kimimus
LOL- here here!
makthnife 1 year ago
a great man
Wikipediot 2 years ago 2
Genius!!!
wildizer 2 years ago 2
Genuis .
ammorreztristar 2 years ago 2
i just love him. how lucky we are that being gay is no longer an issue and how sad so many people had to go through such hell over it
serehfa 2 years ago 4
'The K W Diaries' Sat 4th Oct 1980: 'TV Centre at 1 o'c. & talked with Chris (researcher) & Mike Parkinson & John Fisher...My entrance was marred by my tripping up on the bottom step, the opening dialogue was stilted & unfunny & four or five minutes of turgid rubbish constituted the chat till I got off the play & on to the book! Telling stories - ...Edith Evans & the Crescent Hotel...Charles Laurence's Mae West line. By that time I'd started climbing & by the end it was OK, but only just!'
1979LITTLEMISS 2 years ago
I LOVE HIM! You wouldn't think that he secretly hated himself. He lived such a troubled life. poor man.
Mharkin007 2 years ago 26
yes he did.....he couldn't accept he was a gayman poor soul....i think he felt embarressed bout being gay.....but he was so so funny....
fancypantsuk 2 years ago 4
What a Bona performer he was.I hope he realised how much pleasure and joy he gave. Was he a happy or tormented soul?
TheWhitehall 2 years ago
He suffered his share of torment (depression including thoughts of suicide, especially as he got older) but I believe he did find happiness in some things in his life.
CalamityKessel 2 years ago
I hope that is so. He was very fond of walking and exploring London. Back in the late 70`s I saw him walking [whistling] down the Strand, I guess that he may have been making his way to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers Street.
TheWhitehall 2 years ago
Tormented. Read his diaries? He doesn't mention this particualr performance, but despite the fact that it was truly excellent and professional (in my opinion) he might have seen it as a complete disaster.
iampauleybaby 2 years ago
Yes. I have recently read his " Diaries".
A very complex man. I saw him many years ago walking along the Strand. I think he was going to the Playhouse Theatre in Villiers St. On this particular occasion, he may have been "looking" to be recognised. He was wearing a bright check jacket and whistling a chirpy tune. Comedian Ted Ray,father of Andrew, was himself a manic depressive. So ironic that [some] people who devoted their talents to make others happy were themselves not.
TheWhitehall 2 years ago
Well, he could be very narcissistic too.
iampauleybaby 2 years ago
Pure class. Excellent performance.
Thanks for sharing.
gabrieldix64 2 years ago
He makes you believe in uniqueness, its a rare quality but he had it.
scaryflakybiscuits 2 years ago
Great artist.
TheodoraCLange 2 years ago 2
This is absoilutely hilarious. He was a one off.
shakercoola 2 years ago
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the master of put downs. Pity he killed his dad and himself. Maybe the guild overcame him in the end.
md50vd 2 years ago
There isn't a single shred of evidence that he killed his father; it's purely mindless speculation.......
PrivateSchulz 2 years ago 4
He's a legend! Miss him so much...
RAFDanny 2 years ago
As a kid growing up I used to love him in the Carry On movies. ("Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!") Sublime.
But he's just as good telling us his own anecdotes here. So sorry he's no longer with us. Wish all the tortured comics could each have been given a big hug and told how much they were loved. Stay with us.
gresach 2 years ago 2
Brilliant, one of-a-kind; dear Kenneth. My favourite has to be his attendance on "Just A Minute". How I wish that at least some episodes had been filmed!
phyllodendron 3 years ago 3
never appreciated growing up what a talent this man was, remember him from jackanory and carry on films, only as an adult though can I fully appreciate the extent of his talent
sadielumay 3 years ago 6
sadly, they don't make em like Kenneth Williams anymore
pinkboypaul 3 years ago 3
whats the book theyre talking about
stumblebum1 3 years ago
"Acid Drops"
longerdaysdyings 3 years ago
The Coroner recorded an Open Verdict Re- Williams Death. It was a drugs overdose - I think he was highly-intellectual,a fantastic mimic, with a Razor sharp wit. He was also a tortured soul with regards to his sexuality and where he fitted in in the world. I think his father was a Macho Bully-Boy Type and was terribly cruel to him. Combine all these factors and it gives a very small insight into how his life came to a sad end. Absolutely love his work.
rockchick80s 3 years ago 4
His father was a hairdresser, watch the BBC film "Fantabulosa"
raynarks 3 years ago
What a loss to us all he was. I don't think he understood how loved he was by the British public.
Mousepie999 3 years ago 3
Superb-thanks for posting it.
dymuniadaugorau 3 years ago
he killed himself because he couldnt cope with not being take as a serious actor shame rele
razzman21 3 years ago
I'm fairly certain one of the other people on the panel is Tom Lehrer!
DanaSnowComedian 3 years ago
he took his own life with drugs summet 2 do with his sex prefrence or summet
lovelyangel2244 3 years ago
it was to do with morons like you actually. 'summet' indeed. cretin lol
Shanniquitie 3 years ago
his notes were diaries written at the time which portrays an honest account of what he thought then, not some glossed over autobiography to make a person look like a saint.
You got Kenneth Williams warts and all
The all was inclusive of genius that is not oft portrayed these days
instorebox 3 years ago
One thing about Parkinson he has a truly commanding voice, he may not be liked by some but his tone is excellent
instorebox 3 years ago
THE BEST
wayneyeo12 3 years ago
Unique, will never be anyone like him, a Legend!
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630059206 3 years ago
how did he die ?
johnfinbarburke 3 years ago
he took his own life with drugs because he couldnt cope with his sexual preferance or summet STILL A LEGEND THOUGH
lovelyangel2244 3 years ago
Thankyou for this post. He was a tremendous man. Sadly missed.
Beatman197 3 years ago
Pure Comic Genius. Very tortured in his private life - but had an amazng brain, wit, personality - absolutely love him.
rockchick80s 3 years ago
Such a talented, but sad man. He was hiding such tortuous thoughts. As many geniuses have.
howunavailable 3 years ago 3
At a fantasy dinner party this man would be in the top 5 guests.
iiredeye 3 years ago 7
Along with Peter Cook
farleigh17 3 years ago 3
great Kenneth Williams, who were the other guests on Parky and what they do? They seemed highly amused at Kenneths antics!
passthefuckingdutchy 3 years ago
Tom Lehrer, the university lecturer and satirical singer/pianist. Perhaps his best known work is 'The Elements Song'.
From Kenneth William's diary (published 1994), Saturday 4 October 1980:
"My entrance was marred by my tripping up on the bottom step, the opening dialogue was stilted and unfunny and four or five minutes of turgid rubbish constituted the chat till I got off the play [he had been directing Joe Orton's 'Loot'] and onto the book ['Acid Drops']...
prontford 3 years ago
... Telling stories - the Helpmann at the umpires' room, Maggie Smith teeth fillings and the bra story, Edith Evans and the Crescent Hotel, syndrome and aerodrome, Stanley Baxter and finally Charles Laurence's Mae West line. By that time I'd started climbing and by the end it was OK, but only just. Why? - well the competition was fierce, I'd been lazy, and I'd done the best of the Orton (last year!) on this show and couldn't repeat it. Tom Lehrer was marvellous to me!...
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oh dear, i noticed how much his nostrils are displayed, and how much the relative sizes of his right and left nostrils appear so different as the camera angle varies... it ruined it for me, a word of advise, never focus on his nostrils
ghodium 3 years ago
what a truly fascinating man
vinilla 3 years ago 31
The umpires joke is really about Helpmann pretending that putting on eye make-up on top of a table was a usual occurance.
0FindGlory 3 years ago 2
Or maybe that the umps were a bit queeny.
Kubrickfan1 3 years ago 3
The cause of stomach ulcers was discovered in 1981 but it was only recognised and adopted as treatment in the 90's b/c of drug companies power and political reasons. Kenneth Williams and many others died as a result of this delay. I bet treatment for other deseases now being delayed this way, for deseases like M.E. etc. I loved Kenneth Williams, such a shame.
redrachel76 3 years ago 3
redrachel76 You sure he died from lack of treatment for his ulders? I thought it was suicide.
NART65 3 years ago 2
His death was recorded an open verdict. He either accidently overdosed on tablets or comitted suicide. But before he died he wrote of (and was) suffering very severe terrible pain which would have come from his ulcer.
redrachel76 3 years ago 2
Pure Comedy Genius!!! Absolutely burst a gut laughing - always loved watching the Carry-On Films in my youth!!!
rockchick80s 3 years ago 2
I miss Kenny, Spike, Frankie, Ollie, Cook, Ustinov, all great story tellers, what do we have left?
politirel 3 years ago 3
David Beckham
instorebox 3 years ago
There is only one Kenneth Williams a true British Legend and a man before his time with everlasting talent!...Stand aside all you queens in TV today and listen to the master!..God bleSs him and may HE rest in peace with his hearts desires!...XX Derby O Gill
derbyogill 3 years ago 6
I just saw this guy interviewed on a documentary about Joe Orton. I'd never heard of him before (I'm American) but I could listen to him talk all day. What a amazing story teller.
asdffd 3 years ago 5
can anyone please explain the robert helpmann umpire joke, i've heard it so many time and i just dont understand it!
madmov1es 3 years ago
It implies Robert Helpmann figured that umpires wear eye make up.
paj74 3 years ago 2
if only kenneth williams could have interviewed bob dylan
ghodium 3 years ago
haha!! great idea!
ellecto 3 years ago
Brilliant. To be as witty as Kenneth Williams, takes brains.
How ironic that they finally found the cause of stomach ulcers (bacteria in the stomach acid which no one had thought possible) just after he was driven to kill himself due to the pain they caused.
GrandPrix55 3 years ago
love him 4ever xx
wayneyeo12 3 years ago 4
a pure genius
jojesdan 3 years ago 3
It was left as an open verdict.....
fuckthatpussy11 3 years ago
I adored him when I was 11 years old and too young to know what "campy " humour was all about- and when I DID find out, it made it all the funnier. RIP, Kenneth- I still miss your rich voice and nostrils flared in disdain!
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fede314 3 years ago
Mr Williams and Mr Fry and Mr Cook (and Mr Hardy) - the greatest and funniest of all time imho.
mrgbennet 3 years ago 3
agreed.
ellecto 3 years ago
What a pity he's not still with us.
MrMakeDo 3 years ago 7
Wonderful, the man was a genius.
swedpidge 3 years ago 25
I love this man a pure genius
tommorrissey 3 years ago 7
I love that Edith Evans story.
algoyo 3 years ago 4
great stories wonderful voice bless his cotton socks
lyndonlongden 3 years ago 4
Bravo Bravo ! Kenneth
Nicpetelogan 3 years ago 5
I agree with previous comments, Kenneth Williams was a highly interlectual man who struggled with many demons, however his flare for language and deliverence even in an interview is proof that he had and continually demonstrated his talent. R.I.P Kenneth Williams 1926-88
leejohnson1234 3 years ago 8
Personalities like Kenneth Williams keep the GREAT in Britain
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79wx9z 3 years ago 4
Most excellent!!!
ADAM10121 3 years ago 3
shame kens not alive, i wish he was, he was a funny man and is missed sorely
lewjoh17 3 years ago 6
Most excellent!!!
MFCworld 3 years ago
Most excellent!!!
MFCworld 3 years ago
Apologies to elsa8001, I hit the wrong key and did'nt mean to mark your comments badly. I actually agree with everything you say.
dangerwithing 3 years ago
a great
skankinhappy 3 years ago
He was wonderful! Who are the other two guests? I recognize them but can't place their names.
elsa8001 4 years ago 2
Tom Lehrer and (I think) Robin Ray.
bornfreefoundation 4 years ago
I think one of the guests is bomber gasgoinge who was a university game show host in the 60's .
liamys 3 years ago
A legend who is dearly missed, I could listen to him all day
bouff2006 4 years ago 3
is 'parky' the longest running chat show?
LoverSniper 4 years ago
It was, It finished just before christmas
seanyboy2007 3 years ago
I could listen to Kenny Williams telling stories for hours.
nostromoau 4 years ago
sadley missed
kirkwanglers32 4 years ago
A Classic.
whispperson 4 years ago
An amazing man and an icon of English comedy.
Numboss 4 years ago 2
what a man?
brickbat44 4 years ago
The bit about "Evita"- I don't get it. Can someone explain? Is it an in-joke?
coralarch 4 years ago
...they thought Evita was a holiday destination...probably Ibiza, but it's aactually a musical..hence "I've just come from Evita"
stormbringerII 4 years ago
stormbringer, thanks! I was truly puzzled by that one!
coralarch 4 years ago
funny man
skankinhappy 4 years ago
lol did i see him miss the step at the beginning LOL!!!!!!!!!
gmusto 4 years ago
who are the two other guests and what are they /were they known for?
MASH4058a 4 years ago 2
HI
DO YOU HAVE ANY VIDEO CLIPS OF KENNETHS SHOWS
16TH MAR 1970 AND 7 FEB 1970 ?
REGARDS
ROY
dO YOU HAVE ANY
ROYSTONRAY 4 years ago
No, I don't have them.
25thNovember1970 4 years ago
"....and an old Fart came in...!" Parky loses his cool completely! hahaha
MASH4058a 4 years ago 4
superb!The story about Dame Eideth gets me every time!
theskinksmith 4 years ago 3
lmao
the way he rolls his "r"'s is great. dont get many people talking as well as that anymore. what a shithole this country has become.
freedom232x 4 years ago 10
how true and how sad that you're right
marksol1881 4 years ago 4
what a gem. we miss you Ken.
kensatan 4 years ago 5
excellent, thanks for sharing video
davidcutting 4 years ago
Comic genius! They don't make em like that anymore!
pitfieldn1 4 years ago 3
I couldn't agree more KLSambient.
lkijju 4 years ago 2
This is a real celebrity...not like today where some talentless tart hangs her tits out at a premire and gets called a celebrity..all the real celebrities are long gone..listen to Kenneth, you could listen to him all day..what a man!
KLSambient 4 years ago 6