Oliver Reed - SOBER - on "Aspel" '90 (pt.1 of TWO) HQ

[KARLOS2269]

Race2 run agree with some of your comments but even if Ollie did die early because of his drinking he lived the life he loved - how many of us can truly say that. It was part of his persona and never detracted from his brilliance as an actor. Glendale Jackson, whom he adored, even said upon his death she thought he went out the way he would have wanted - I have to agree even though I miss him immensely, but he will always be a legend that will live on through his films and interviews such as th

[PortsmouthNoir]

Sorry to spoil your sober crusade, but Ollie definitely had a couple of stiff whiskey & lemonades before the show. He hated doing chat shows and was the only way to overcome his anxiety. Try again.

[Beyondconsciousness]

I bet Oliver had some of the most amazing adventures

[fenriz218]

So strange to see him sober ... then-again, brilliant actor that he was, maybe he just acted sober?

[delbertmol]

He was so smart. Loved the way he played himself down when he knew he was superior (intellectually) than the rest of them. A few chips came out about not been a RADA man but why tamper with greatness.

[steverbratt]

Never realised how much of a t@@t Michael Aspel is!!..

[kezadrone]

Every time I hear his name I think of drink. Jack Daniels Tia Maria and Oliver Reed.

[kezadrone]

He could do what he liked because the guy had the talent to back it all up. Legend.

[MrBumboclart]

Prefer him when he's pissed TBH!

[itsallinallston]

Eddie Izzard should play him in the movie...

[novadrian]

What a great mimic. Has he ever been compared to Peter Sellers?

[mrchopper]

@itsallinallston I'm getting Tom Hardy...

[race2run]

I just loved watching and listening to Ollie when he was sober!!

[PortsmouthNoir]

@race2run So you liked thirty seconds of his life?

[race2run]

@PortsmouthNoir Yes, those 30 seconds were awesome. I'm think he had a few drinks at times like these but I'm sure I would have needed something to settle my nerves to go on national TV. I am sad that he was an alcoholic because that side I didn't like and was not amused by. He drank himself into an early grave and so many people miss him. He was an absolute brilliant actor and is sorely missed by alot of people! Thanks for the post RJBinghamesq.

[colorzification]

Bloody charisma! Look at the sober bastard. He even amounted to something in such a condition as well, fab job Ollie!

[bababoum]

as fun as he is when drunk, I think I prefer the sober, more interesting Reed. What a man.

[KARLOS2269]

Sorry meant to say and by the way Clive James is an arse!

[KARLOS2269]

Supergav67 I would like to say well done he was a true gentleman and a great actor his drinking is legendary but so much more to the man I miss him immensely! here's to him! And by thecway Clivr

[MrRumel94]

i thought he died

[jcpadmore]

Oliver. You were a true gentleman. I will never forget you as Athos from the 1973 "The Three Musketeers". Also, the role he was born to play - "Proximo" in the film "Gladiator". The world has known only a few real stars like you.

[supergav67]

Sober,Oliver WAS a charming,polite,witty,well spoken ,& ,A competant if not brilliant actor,the proof is here,thank you for posting ThiS. , Unfortunately the guys running chat shows,publicly shocked afterwards as they appear to be wanted the other side & ,sadly at times,Ollie was only to happy to oblige. RIP Ollie,its a more boring world without you.,

[Jarvisdoctor]

I'm not going to defend Clive James previous self righteousness but it get's me that some people seem content to defend Reed and his drunkeness. I had two family members who were alcoholics. Both of which who's drinking led them to a relatively early grave. Neither would ever be invited to special family occasions because they couldn't be trusted to behave themselves! It's a sad indictment of the modern culture where public drunkeness! It's sad how some even find it amusing!

[Cellsolid]

He probably wasn't completely sober, he just hadn't drunken enough to look drunk.

[stuqua]

@Cellsolid

Yeah. He probably just had a single pitcher of Jack Daniels for his elevenses.

[wendyverdades]

Ya know what he is. He a smart ass. He enjoys it and so do we! As he said he's a prankster!

[sduroch]

It is a terrible indictment on our society here in the U.K where we tend to really encourage people to get drunk and then make them feel as if they are entertaining the whole pub just to make them feel good about themselves and fuel the party. It is sad that people find drunkness so amusing, there is a sad side to the whole thing; I am glad that he is sober here.

[DAVCOUGAR]

charming man, charming interview and what an english accent.

[spinozacelt]

yes,a shy man but a giant among pygmes-one of the greatest british actors :-)

[opendtuning]

gr8 upload I didn't know this was up.Nice to see Ollie clean shaven and smart.

[november1ish]

Incredible gentleman

[Mattycnw]

Raising a large gin and tonic to Ollie as I watch this ;)

[brewt1mer]

i tip my glass to you mr reed!!!

[herefordmsv]

How the fuck is it that ASPEL hasnt changed a bit since this??!

[MsFanmail]

Oliver seems so good looking here he used alcohol to boost his confidence i think he was a shy man underneath the showman he was. i had a thing for him big time he was so handsome.

[krishnamurtiism]

Yes, Father Grandier eat your heart out!!!

[Snotra]

A man of total depravity.

[alicecooper91]

such a gorgeous man...i fell in love with him when i was 7 and saw tommy, and then he had to go and pass away a year later =[

[davebest2001]

@candlewood90 He did his best to demean himself. He was lucky

[71m3w4573r]

legend! R.I.P oliver reed

[kerstinwernermironow]

It is an absolute fun listen to him. Always with a big smile in my face.

Still love him. May God bless you. But I think he has always

[ronoccc]

'What an arse' So well said!

[Kevinasp]

A great guy and a legend - Oliver that is!

[borjon23]

@ScottishNonBeliever

Drunken bores, you mean? They still exist.

[m1trekker]

A truly great actor

[simonellson]

Very, very good interview -Ollie is missed !

[mindisglowing]

I'm sure he had a few drinks!

[funkey37]

I would be shit scared to interview him.

[MegaGum1]

they had Brando, Tracey, Duke, Bogey, DeNiro. We had Caine,and to some extent Harris, but most of all Reed. The great One.

[Falstaff6]

@MegaGum1 Burton, Harris, O'Toole and Reed.

[sandhurst5]

Ollie looks great here and good for him for showing them he wasn't a trainwreck all the time

[Otzmatron]

How do you know he was stone sober?

[Cellsolid]

I doubt he was completely sober... he wasn't drunk, but he probably had two or three whiskeys before, he always did.

[Davidbensonxyz]

YES!!!! Glad to see him getting back at Clive James. James really pissed me off when he was taking the moral high ground with Oliver on the other show.

[Falstaff6]

Not "much better" sober, all most shy. Much better when the real Ollie appears, unchained by the monotony and bleakness of sobriety.

In the worlds of the great man "I do not live in the world of sobriety".

[kerstinwernermironow]

He is very charming.

[Anan7777]

4:23 - 4:27

LOL!!!

[MichaelSirois]

Genius.

[vidboy55]

what a ledgend !!! god i miss sexy blue eyes !!!!! x

[FadeOutLetters]

lovely :)

[necklacing]

thanks for uploading!

[Broomehall]

Still looking wonderful, still none to fill his shoes, god bless you Oliver!

[Mambass3000]

Great to see the other side of the coin.

[Mattycnw]

@Mambass3000 No doubt he had a few a whiskeys before this, but yes somewhat sober

[SirOllyBolly]

Wonderful!

Thanks for sharing.