Hollies - Noel Edmonds xmas presents

[SuperQuiller]

Thanks for posting this, mate!

[juanste]

Just perfect, Thanks for posting.

[cruxxie]

I absolutely love this! And Allan Clarke....gorgeous as ever. The true meaning of giving! The whole thing is just perfect.

[noelbrdmn]

:-)

[margiaustralia]

You guys are the best of the best. Beautiful inside and out. I am proud to be one of your fans

[8778yeh]

Lovely present...and what a group...amazing..alan and the guys...thanks for posting

[mattfinn]

I watched this on the 100 best Xmas moments in 2005, the year i lost one of my best friends. This song always reminds me of him, and this clip had me in floods of tears, of happiness and sadness when it was on.

Brian, in the film, had lost his parents and was recovering from cancer if I remember, and was always more worried about others over himself.

A real heart warming clip, and i'm so glad ive found it again!!

[Us3DownUnder]

I remember watching the original broadcast in 1994. What this clip doesn't show is that back-story - he has polio, or similar and has had a very hard life with that. Before this clip starts his brother is seen and heard leading him up the road on his crutches to home, slowly building expectations about meeting 'someone special' before he enters and meets Noel. In its entireity its one of the most moving scenes I have seen. Its a joy to see it again. TY, tonywilkinson.

[ocarrington]

Allan is still so beautiful here OMG ...I love his spirit what a wonderful man he is as well as the rest of the band God bless them as they continue on.

[ellameister]

@ocarrington

I can't believe I found this on You Tube. I wrote about watching this on television in my last book. So good to relive it again!

[jemdave13]

Beautiful, So touching.

[jennyjester24]

please if any1 has the rest of this episode can u please put it on you tube my two cousin were on the same episode but unfourately we avent got a copy many thanks

[i4wood]

Warms me Heart no end....

[jozwrx]

I'm a 42yo bloke and this has me in floods of tears every time, without fail. I sob like I did when I was a 5yo!! I remember seeing it on telly at the time, and desperately trying to hold back the tears, 'cause iI was watching with my Dad (RIP) and g/f of the time.....

[DavieMurray2010]

@jozwrx Its damn near impossible not to shed a tear at this. And im 27

[kevinpnp]

fantastic. a memory i have and was quite surprised i found it on here.

[olemuckspreader]

I remember this being broadcast at the time and had tears streaming down my face. Sixteen years on.... where are the tissues?!

[duffduffbeerbeer]

thank you, just thank you...

[Dach101]

very touching, he deserved it

[westhamandyg]

What a moment.I cried like a baby when I first saw this.God bless you Brian,hope you're keeping well.I honestly think if you should start a Facebook page Brian,if you dont have one,I'm sure you would have lots of friends and well wishers.

[Poopaloo55]

"...Home entertainment system..." ain't THAT the truth! Sheer beauty!! Bless your heart, Brian. I come back again and again to watch this. Be well, x Linda.

[ricogarion]

Now that is reality television that means something.

[phillipr61]

heartwarming!

[davidbondy]

I still fill up whenever I see this or even hear the track. Good luck to you Brian and to the Hollies and to Noel for making it happen. You guys are all awesome! David

[Scuzz7]

An absolute classic. Sobbed like a baby when I saw this the first time (and I don't get emotional) The Hollies are great but you were the star here Brian.

God bless you mate and hope you are well.

[TheRealPeople1]

amazing bit of tv..so moving....remember watching this many moons ago and has stayed with me ever since.....thank god someone eventually posted this...

brilliant just brilliant....

[markwells1973]

I'm a 19 stone power lifter and it still makes me fill up now. The joy on that mans face was fantastic!!!!!!!

Instead of doom and gloom something just so heart warming

[bigstarthirteen]

I was flicking through the channels today and saw that Noels Xmas Presents was on - It reminded me of one of the most moving things that I had ever seen on tv - so I searched for it and here it is - remember watching it at the time in floods of tears - thanks for posting it - hope that Brian is keeping well

[stubblesme]

I am keeping as well as can be expected

[thenewmodfather]

u r a true hero Brian have a very merry christmas

[dlamiss]

its wonderful this is available on you tube. Have to say its the most moving thing ive ever seen on tv.. remember it at the time- cannot believe its 17 years ago

[Poopaloo55]

3:26 '...these are the people that kept me going...brilliant'

That say it all.

[deanowilliams]

brian stubbles was the guys name

[Poopaloo55]

This is so heartwarming. What was the background story about Brian Stubbles? He seems like such a sweet man.

[smiffy1071]

I remember this whaen it was first broadcast on the BBC. This poor chap had been having an especially bad time, I can't remember exactly, but I think he was looking after a disabled relative, and then annother loved one died, So make no mistake, he really deserved this...

[Poopaloo55]

@smiffy1071

No doubt. It's good to see a deserving person get recognition like this. I watch this to remind me of the good in the world!

The notion of The Hollies playing live in his garden is irresistable!

[deanowilliams]

At long long last someones posted this. its fantastic

[citybeat60]

Thank you Vera and Ron for sharing this touching clip. Have to say that not only is Allan beautiful on the outside, he's beautiful on the inside as well. That hug at the end was so poignant. Thanks for this.

[veraluciasc]

It was an honor to share this video, the Hollies showed what a Christmas present, with all its meaning.

God bless the Hollies,

God bless Allan Clarke, I believe that everyone who watched that video, felt embraced by it.

Merry Christmas to all!

[ellameister]

@citybeat60

I can't believe I found this clip on You Tube. I wrote about watching this on television in my last book. So good to relive it again!

[kingmidas]

It was great to see this again Tony, I bet you still haven't recovered from this :)

[PollieHollie67]

Thanks so much for this. I remember watching it originally and thought it was the sweetest thing to do for a fan. It really gives me a lump in my throat everytime I see it. LOVELY!!!!!!!!!! Paula x

[Poopaloo55]

You have made my Christmas with this video, Tony....I'm sitting here stunned and moved to tears. I have never seen anything like it...now I know the reason for my hero-worship of the Hollies.

Thank you for such an amazing gift. x Linda

[Poopaloo55]

Oh my.....so moving...there are no words.

Allan Clarke and The Hollies are the finest.

[ne007ne]

lost for words this is prob one of best or the best hollies video on youtube how you match this ty vera for this.

[carrieanne1967]

Had to come back to this Classic - I can remember when I first watched it on TV. Round about 1993/4. I cried my eyes out and in later years got my own copy from a very nice man - Thanks again for the Great Hollie Memories !!!!!

[dash000klimt]

May be Im a silly man....but I have some tears in my eyes....

Thanks for posting

From Buenos Aires,Argentina

[DissyDissy]

not silly. Tears in my eyes too. Brilliant video that man must of thought he had gone to heaven. thank you for this.

[brownhorse98]

Is this awesome or what?! The Hollies and as good as ever. Man.Oh man!! What a special gift for a special man! This is priceless. What a trip! Could you imagine the Hollies in the back of your yard?! The guy must have felt like he was in a dream!! A very super cool video!!!!

[luvsmuzik1]

This would be the ultimate gift, for any Hollies fan..!! That would be like Cake and the hug from Allan..Icing..Oh yeh..!!

[hollies65]

WHEN WAS THIS??????

[stubblesme]

December 13th 1993

[sapphiretaurus]

How heartwarming! Allan, come give me a hug!

[rwells47]

Thanks for sharing this video- this is great! Imagine having The Hollies perform in your backyard! What a wonderful video!  Ron

[lyndloo]

this is amazing!!! God please Grant me my one wish .. to have the Hollies playing in my back yard this Christmas.. and seeing Allan in person WOW Im telling you Hollie fans !!! I wud just go crazy !! .. ahhhhhhhh I wish .... thanx for a very nice post .. Lyndloo.. ...

[veraluciasc]

I wonder what would I do with Allan in person close to me ........

I'm thrilled so far with this video.

Allan giving this gift to a fan, he made the man cry with emotion.

This is a wonderful dream! A gift that has a value that you can not measure ..

[ivettedourif]

Caramba!!!! Que regalazo! verdad? Vera.

[veraluciasc]

É Ivete um grande e belo presente.

Se fosse no meu quintal, Allan iria precisar de uns 10 seguranças, daqueles bem troncudos...lol

[veraluciasc]

A request to Santa Claus.

Dear Santa I've behaved all year.

Please, please, give me such a gift at Christmas.

And do not forget the embrace of Allan Clarke in the end, please, please.

[veraluciasc]

I have only one complaint for those not released the videos for my country because of copyright.

Denying a video to fans, I believe it is one of unprecedented poverty.

To you my friend who posted with affection , muito obrigada.

From a fan of Allan Clarke very disappointed.

[veraluciasc]

There are four videos that are not available for my country, because of copyright.

People, it's Christmas release these videos.

[veraluciasc]

Oh my god, I call it a Christmas present!

I'm thrilled!

Imagine there Allan!

I have no words ...

[ian0194]

fantastic been after this one for ages..great one for the fans.....thankyou tonywilkinson for the posting.....ian

[veraluciasc]

Thank you my friend for having sent me the video

[pinocchio1]

I saw a later version, great to see it in it's full version, many thanks.

[carrieanne1967]

At last - It's on !!! This is such a wonderful clip and still brings a tear to my eye - Thanks Tony it's a clip I myself still treasure - Brilliant Post - Hollies Forever !!!!!!!!!!