I will also qualify some of my previous statements by saying that, all in all, the somewhat self concious ethos of Alexander Waughs history does prove irksome to me it is not in effect that major. He is obviously justly proud of being the inheritor of such an extraordinary legacy and Evelyn Waugh was one of the most acute and hilarious authors in all the english language.
Couldn't disagree more with BelatedCommiseratio, Alexander Waugh seems a delightful man and obviously a loving father. The Waughs seem to get better with each generation, Auberon better than Evelyn etc. Lovely documentary, enjoyed it enormously.
@julesandsands .... yes agreed, but surely the talent lessens accordingly. Like pretty girls, great writers need not be pleasant people. We lesser mortals must be as nice as possible to endure.
It is a certain trait in upper middle class familys to portray a certain smug indulgence with the world, that is obviously fostered young, which I see prominantly displayed here. I see that Evelyn Waughs notrious snobbishness has been gentically preserved. However it is good to see they still maintain the amusing flippence and eccentricity that make a good Waugh story, along with a good setting and bizarre characters.
@BelatedCommiseration . Rather mean spirited. Alexander seems extremely likeable and no different in outlook or manner to a plethora of my acquaintances and former school mates. I think a lot of people seem to resent us for our elocution and eloquence.
@hugobear1 Hmmm...rather a self concious 'people seem to resent US' part of self identification there. I myself am somewhat given to displays of verbal dexterity and and sesquipidalien acts of prolix but what I see here is a very upper middle class trait of indulgence and simply being satisfied by precedant rather than action. Evelyn Waugh was a self confessed snob, as were many of the Waugh clan, and I will say that Alexander seems more tolerant, but primogeniture dictates simularity of trait
evelyn died on my birthday--one of the reasons I never celebrate it
vivascargill1 10 months ago
I will also qualify some of my previous statements by saying that, all in all, the somewhat self concious ethos of Alexander Waughs history does prove irksome to me it is not in effect that major. He is obviously justly proud of being the inheritor of such an extraordinary legacy and Evelyn Waugh was one of the most acute and hilarious authors in all the english language.
BelatedCommiseration 1 year ago
Couldn't disagree more with BelatedCommiseratio, Alexander Waugh seems a delightful man and obviously a loving father. The Waughs seem to get better with each generation, Auberon better than Evelyn etc. Lovely documentary, enjoyed it enormously.
julesandsands 1 year ago
@julesandsands .... yes agreed, but surely the talent lessens accordingly. Like pretty girls, great writers need not be pleasant people. We lesser mortals must be as nice as possible to endure.
hugobear1 1 year ago
@julesandsands sorry evelyn is sui generis auberon was very good really good but evelyn was unsurpassed
vivascargill 1 year ago
It is a certain trait in upper middle class familys to portray a certain smug indulgence with the world, that is obviously fostered young, which I see prominantly displayed here. I see that Evelyn Waughs notrious snobbishness has been gentically preserved. However it is good to see they still maintain the amusing flippence and eccentricity that make a good Waugh story, along with a good setting and bizarre characters.
BelatedCommiseration 1 year ago
@BelatedCommiseration . Rather mean spirited. Alexander seems extremely likeable and no different in outlook or manner to a plethora of my acquaintances and former school mates. I think a lot of people seem to resent us for our elocution and eloquence.
hugobear1 1 year ago 2
@hugobear1 Hmmm...rather a self concious 'people seem to resent US' part of self identification there. I myself am somewhat given to displays of verbal dexterity and and sesquipidalien acts of prolix but what I see here is a very upper middle class trait of indulgence and simply being satisfied by precedant rather than action. Evelyn Waugh was a self confessed snob, as were many of the Waugh clan, and I will say that Alexander seems more tolerant, but primogeniture dictates simularity of trait
BelatedCommiseration 1 year ago
Thank you so much for uploading this - so lovely to be able to watch it again.
gfc1983gfc 2 years ago
Scared of lemonade? 5:46
scottvska 2 years ago
@scottvska
As someone who was made nervous by baked potatoes well into adulthood, I can empathize.
4Topwood 1 year ago
Fans of Evelyn Waugh will enjoy his friend Nancy Mitford's very funny "Highland Fling," read at channel thinazzabird.
thinazzabird 2 years ago
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grunewald23 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting these - you're a champ!
Zarathustra06 2 years ago