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AMAZING man! The guy made THREE attempts on Mt Everest in his fifties! BUT, he is one of only 5 people to have Blocked me on Twitter!! Anybody know why, please!¿?
Brian Blessed is an international treasure. Everyone sees him as this boisterous performer because of “Flash Gordon” and his personality, but he is an amazing actor. “I, Claudius” demonstrates what a brilliant actor M. Blessed is. If William Shatner can go to space, let’s have Brian Blessed get his shot as well!
I am now 70. I hated TV back in my younger days because the news used to stress me out after work and all the soaps. This became the first of a very few series that I actually made time to sit and watch. Every episode. All the great names played their parts so well. I was there in that time when they were on. I must say tho. The hinge pin that made it for me was Derek Jacobi. It was his acting and narration that pulled me into Ancient Rome like a black hole. Total respect to those who did this show in any way or form. Best thing I ever saw on TV by a long chalk and by crikey, I really mean that.
"It took a while to win over the critics, but it was an instant hit with the audiences." 50 years later, and every time, this disconnect repeats itself.
I swear, I could listen to Brian Blessed read the ingredients off condiment packet and die happy. Never a dull moment. At 86 showing no signs of slowing down...hope he never does.
Great idea, but two egos that big might not work. They both seem to do far less movie work than you would think they should, possibly because nobody can put up with them for long😂
I Claudius is timeless and essential viewing to those who haven't seen it before but its brilliance can also be quite depressing when you look at the state of UK TV these days. Brian's guest appearance in Blake's 7 just a few years later is also memorable and highly recommended. An absolute legend of an actor. and bravo for mentioning the importance of Jamers Webb and space exploration.
@@escapetheratracenow9883 Thank you and me to :) I've watched both shows multiple times and still think they are two of the best things the BBC ever produced. Thumbs-up for Edge of Darkness too - a terrific series.
Brian Blessed’s autobiography is well worth a read for a laugh and feel good factor…and I never really liked him before thinking him just unnecessarily loud …but I do like him now I know him from his book…and I can see why Hildegard loves him.
I knew somebody who was once on the same airline flight as Brian returning from Nepal...It's fair to say Brian hammed it up loudly to his fellow passengers/captive audience for the duration of the flight, & travellers were desperately trying to get off the plane as it arrived at the terminal after a 10 hour performance from Brian...!!! 😆😆😆
A wonderful man and a wonderful series. Brian was correct in stating that it had their best actors. I am so happy to see it being brought back especially since, over here at least, to show these new generations that these actors are more than Prince Vultan and the cast of Dune. Hopefully it will be available on BBCA and/or Britbox or another streaming service outside of the UK. And I know Brian's real reasons to go out into space. 1) He wants to climb Olympus Mons on Mars. 2) To challenge the "In Space, no one can hear you scream" axiom.
I'm an American and love this show. I first watched in on Masterpiece Theater when we lived in Texas, and when the VHS was available, I purchased it and introduced it to my daughter. When the DVD was available, I then purchased it. I watch this series about once a year and just love it, as I love reading about Roman history (although the late Roman Republic is my favorite era to read about).
Funny, a few years after his tour de force in I, Claudius, I saw him in Blackadder (the first series). Left me wondering about his range... and yes, that scene with Sian Philips talking and talking about how she had to paint individual figs on the tree. I want to dig up the DVDs tomorrow, but can't afford a binge watch just yet. Life intrudes!
I watched 'I, Claudius' a few years ago out of curiosity, and I can vouch for it being one of the greatest series ever created. Brian Blessed just embodies Augustus, and of course the whole cast is fantastic (and full of famous names). If you have any interest in ancient Rome, the corridors of power, messy family drama, or want to see an intriguing underdog story, then 'I, Claudius' is an excellent choice.
I watched it all slightly later here in the United States in PBS. Great fun for a boy in his teens. Brian Blessed stood out, but only a little: so many solid actors and exciting performances.
There’s a RU-vid item somewhere about the innovative use of camera directions to leave one amazed at its sheer brilliance. You younger snaps can’t credit the impact this series had on viewers long ago. The Daily Mail had to be taken into Intensive Care… 🐝John K
This lady doesn't get it, Brian was a superb Augustas Ceaser, absolutely spot on, I watched the entire series recently and it stands the test of time beautifully.
MY GOD, doesn't Brian look amazing, I mean, going STRONG after all these years, biting off a pregnant womans umbilical cord during an emergency birth did him no wrong 😊😊😊. He's 86 (Eighty Six). Good on ya Brian. LONG LIVE BRIAN BLESSED. ❤❤❤❤
When the Thor movie was announced I read a story that Blessed was going to play Odin, especially believable due to his history with Brannagh. I was so disappointed when this proved false. He would have been perfect.
