Back in the 80's we had a Christmas do at WBA football ground. Our boss said Don Mclean was special guest but he cancelled. So Lance had just come out of retirement and he agreed to do after dinner speech. He had a joke for all the main people at our works. Our boss later told us Lance only had 15 minutes to come up with some jokes based on the staff positions. Very clever.
Lovely. He was a natural comic star - just standing there he was funny - and his topical calypsos on TW3 were astonishing, off the cuff delights. Good video - thank you.
Lance will never be forgotten for me, we had a kid at school in the 70's that looked like him, so the reason being he is always there is, when ever i see a look a like, long face, ears, and the general goofy look I think of Lance Percival !! so he lives on, he played a good character, another excellent "what happened too" Mark, well put together.
I used to love Lance's calypso sketches on TW3 (That Was The Week That Was). Incredibly clever and funny off-the cuff songs about the latest news. Never heard anything like it before or since. He was such a lovely and funny chap. I miss him. Thanks for the vid.
We’ve reached a stage now where people around my age, 67, can watch films from our childhood on TV and know for sure, without checking, that almost everyone involved in it is no longer with us. That wasn’t possible in my childhood or teens, even the earliest films were only 40 years old. The images are now becoming almost like historic documents.
Lovely!! I just loved Lance Perceval - he was SO versatile - and seemed like such a nice man. I'm old enough to remmeber him appearing on the 'Tonight' show, with Cliff Michelmore!!
He also did radio work. I remember him on "Just a Minute" because I went to the same school as him and he was asked to talk about "Olim fuit Monarchorum", the Latin school song. This also blew the gaff on the fact that the contestants were pre-primed on the subjects they would talk on and perhaps even suggested them. Thanks for the video.
This seems to be the case to this day with Sue Perkins. Fairly unfair to the other contestants, who then have to invent freely, but that's anyway the name of the game.
I enjoyed this. I saw Lance presenting the VHE (Video Home Entertainment) Awards dinner in Feb1994, when I was on the BBC table at the event. Hadn't seen him for years until that moment, but he was very good. Your video tells me he was on the convention hosting circuit, which was clearly a lucrative business. Very interesting. RIP Lance.
Thanks for the very interesting, informative and highly enjoyable video. Sadly I had forgotten how much Lance had been a presents in my early life. A man of many talents. Looking at the photograph of TW3 & with the recent passing of Kenneth Cope I believe that Millie Martin is the only one still alive. Again thank you for sharing with this jems. At 70yrs old my old memory needs a nudge 😊
As a youngster, my parents took me to see the Two Ronnie's stage show at the London Palladium. Lance Percival was sat behind me. We exchanged a few words, and he signed my program.
A part of my youth, bright, witty always on TV, very likeable character, remember feeling saddened by his accident, pleased he recovered so well from an awful experience, didnt know the details until now
In late October 2003 I attended a performance of OVER MY SHOULDER, starring Anne Rogers, at Wyndhams Theatre in London. Mr Percival was there, in the stalls, to appreciate the show. He clocked that I had recognized him and, not wishing to bother him on a private night out, we just exchanged smiles. He appeared to be a pleasant gentleman, based on that limited encounter.
@@MarkMahoney In fact, many of my encounters with the famous have been stars who were fellow audience members at shows and films, including Tim Rice, Terry Gilliam, Patricia Hitchcock and the amazing Fay Wray. It's probably less true nowadays with celebrity social media, but it used to be easy to forget that performers have time off and enjoy watching performances themselves.
@@MarkMahoney I trod on Alan's toe accidentally in W H Smith's in Bath where he was doing a book signing he just laughed it off as I apologised,he was a really nice bloke.
I fondly remember his novelty hits in the mid 1960s on Radio being played with he likes of the Beatles, Manfred Mann, and Dusty Springfield which showed how original and entertaining Lance was. His songs about Shame and Scandal, and Beetroot never seem to be played today. Yet they are happy and catchy songs that remind me of my school days.
I bumped into Lance in a lift in a hotel where I was working in the 1990's. I recognised him straight away. Sadly I didn't have a pen and paper on me to get his autograph. Remember him for That was the Week show.
He was a quiet achiever and one of the best. That generation of British comedians - still crack me up. They didn't need to use foul language to shock their audience.
@MarkMahoney Howards Way..I recall they were driving in Southamptom city center turned a corner and we're about 3 miles away from where they turned... good editing
Very interesting, I recall Lance being on TV and in films when I was young. Seeing this though, and Milicent Martin, I'd love something similar about her life, as you never hear much about her now and she was big star years ago.
"Can't have put too much sherry in. Not like me to put too much sherry in." Throws a lighted match into the mixing bowl. Cake mixture blows up in his face. "Yep, too much sherry." Carry On Cruising. I hope sincerely that Lance and my old personal favourite, Kenny Williams, have been able to have a few laughs and double entendres, wherever they are!!!
I remember going to a company Christmas party 30 or more years ago at which Lance performed a show. Wasn't long (10 minutes) but he did a wonderful calypso is which he poked fun at all the company managers - had us all laughing
I met Lance a couple of times at a corporate functions ( Dow Chemical ), a gentleman and always willing to chat, the second time I saw him he recognised me and we chatted for ages about the last meeting, We had an ice hockey match, his comentry was so funny,, some where there is a video of this event.
For those of You wondering ,I put the 1970's cash figures through a conversion calculator app. Even though acquitted after the crash. He voluntarily paid what would be the equivalent of a quarter of a million to each of His passengers and half a million to the Widow and children in today's money.
As a Green Person i am deeply offended. We have been caricatured and stereotyped by actors and actresses in Greenface since 1939 and im calling on Hollywood to stop this shameful practice. Shame on you Cynthia.....so many feelings, but nothing for us Greens. For Shame!
David Frost was ambitious and had to make a name for himself - so he insulted somebody who was actually far more intelligent and clever and insightful than himself.
Excellent work...Almost all the greats I think have gone now...😔
yesss sadly :'(
This was a beautifully compiled tribute. Thank you for reminding me of a character I grew up with.
nice one andrew
Lance was always popping up in stuff when I was a kid. His characters always seemed goofy but also warm and likeable.
Great story. Thanks for showing all the bits of Lance's career. Enjoyed it.
nice one mate
Remember him well from my childhood, always loved him. Really nicely put together piece.
I remember him growing up. He always seemed a likeable character and it's nice to hear that he had a mainly long and happy life.
Back in the 80's we had a Christmas do at WBA football ground. Our boss said Don Mclean was special guest but he cancelled. So Lance had just come out of retirement and he agreed to do after dinner speech. He had a joke for all the main people at our works. Our boss later told us Lance only had 15 minutes to come up with some jokes based on the staff positions. Very clever.
Lovely. He was a natural comic star - just standing there he was funny - and his topical calypsos on TW3 were astonishing, off the cuff delights. Good video - thank you.
He was brilliant in the 1960s always on telly!
Lance will never be forgotten for me, we had a kid at school in the 70's that looked like him, so the reason being he is always there is, when ever i see a look a like, long face, ears, and the general goofy look I think of Lance Percival !! so he lives on, he played a good character, another excellent "what happened too" Mark, well put together.
I used to love Lance's calypso sketches on TW3 (That Was The Week That Was). Incredibly clever and funny off-the cuff songs about the latest news. Never heard anything like it before or since. He was such a lovely and funny chap. I miss him. Thanks for the vid.
Classic! thanks for sharing
A staple on British TV and films in the 60s &70s a great all rounder
We’ve reached a stage now where people around my age, 67, can watch films from our childhood on TV and know for sure, without checking, that almost everyone involved in it is no longer with us. That wasn’t possible in my childhood or teens, even the earliest films were only 40 years old. The images are now becoming almost like historic documents.
Lovely!! I just loved Lance Perceval - he was SO versatile - and seemed like such a nice man. I'm old enough to remmeber him appearing on the 'Tonight' show, with Cliff Michelmore!!
oh wow great memory
He also did radio work. I remember him on "Just a Minute" because I went to the same school as him and he was asked to talk about "Olim fuit Monarchorum", the Latin school song. This also blew the gaff on the fact that the contestants were pre-primed on the subjects they would talk on and perhaps even suggested them.
Thanks for the video.
This seems to be the case to this day with Sue Perkins. Fairly unfair to the other contestants, who then have to invent freely, but that's anyway the name of the game.
I'd forgotten about him I'm sorry to admit. Remember he was one of the mainstays decades ago. Thanks for uploading.
Very well done!
You flooded my memory from an earlier time. Mike
Good to hear a real live narrator rather than a awful Ai. Well done.
Thanks for another intersting vid. I really enoyed watching it :-)
nice! thankyou fran
My late grandfather was one of the ambulance drivers who pulled him out of the car crash. He said he was lucky to have survived!
I enjoyed this. I saw Lance presenting the VHE (Video Home Entertainment) Awards dinner in Feb1994, when I was on the BBC table at the event. Hadn't seen him for years until that moment, but he was very good. Your video tells me he was on the convention hosting circuit, which was clearly a lucrative business. Very interesting. RIP Lance.
Excellent. I remembered him well. Thanks Mark.
Glad you enjoyed it mate
Really good show well done keep them coming
thanks for watching!
Keep going Mark! Voice is amazing!
:) thanks for watching
That was really beautifully done, thank you xx
:))
Thanks for the very interesting, informative and highly enjoyable video. Sadly I had forgotten how much Lance had been a presents in my early life. A man of many talents. Looking at the photograph of TW3 & with the recent passing of Kenneth Cope I believe that Millie Martin is the only one still alive. Again thank you for sharing with this jems. At 70yrs old my old memory needs a nudge 😊
Brilliant video thank you for your time
nice one billy
A nice tribute to Lance.
Love everything you do Mark❤
thanks mate! your too kind :)
Nice video, thanks. As a kid of the 70's these actors were always around on TV , although maybe not in starring roles. Subscribed 👍
Welcome! thanks for sub!
Really well made. Enjoyed that 👍
Many thanks! really glad you enjoyed it mate
Nicely done Mark!
As a youngster, my parents took me to see the Two Ronnie's stage show at the London Palladium. Lance Percival was sat behind me. We exchanged a few words, and he signed my program.
A part of my youth, bright, witty always on TV, very likeable character, remember feeling saddened by his accident, pleased he recovered so well from an awful experience, didnt know the details until now
Ah Lance Percrival a brilliant character actor and singer always a joy to watch on the television years ago.
In late October 2003 I attended a performance of OVER MY SHOULDER, starring Anne Rogers, at Wyndhams Theatre in London. Mr Percival was there, in the stalls, to appreciate the show. He clocked that I had recognized him and, not wishing to bother him on a private night out, we just exchanged smiles. He appeared to be a pleasant gentleman, based on that limited encounter.
thats excellent! yes i get you, i bet he was pleased you recognised him! the exact same happened to me with alan Titchmarsh on a train
@@MarkMahoney In fact, many of my encounters with the famous have been stars who were fellow audience members at shows and films, including Tim Rice, Terry Gilliam, Patricia Hitchcock and the amazing Fay Wray.
It's probably less true nowadays with celebrity social media, but it used to be easy to forget that performers have time off and enjoy watching performances themselves.
@@MarkMahoney I trod on Alan's toe accidentally in W H Smith's in Bath where he was doing a book signing he just laughed it off as I apologised,he was a really nice bloke.
Brilliant as usual Mark , take care pal .
nice one david, you to mate
I remember him coming to my neighbour's recording studio to do a voice-over. That was about 1994. He was driving a BMW 6 series.
I fondly remember his novelty hits in the mid 1960s on Radio being played with he likes of the Beatles, Manfred Mann, and Dusty Springfield which showed how original and entertaining Lance was. His songs about Shame and Scandal, and Beetroot never seem to be played today. Yet they are happy and catchy songs that remind me of my school days.
Tune into Boom Radio they play lots of 60's and novelty songs.
Really enjoyed this
so glad, thanks mate
A nice tribute to Lance, very nice. He would appreciate it, I am sure.
lovely! thanks for that!
I used to see him a lot up Stamford bridge back in the day. Big Chelsea fan
He was in the neglected gem The Big Job. Sometimes shown on Talking Pictures. Also stars Sid James, Joan Sims, Dick Emery and Sylvia Syms.
I bumped into Lance in a lift in a hotel where I was working in the 1990's. I recognised him straight away. Sadly I didn't have a pen and paper on me to get his autograph. Remember him for That was the Week show.
He was a quiet achiever and one of the best.
That generation of British comedians - still crack me up.
They didn't need to use foul language to shock their audience.
Another bit of nostalgia, I really only knew of him at the tail end of his career.
Are you going to do any more tv locations
yess i hope so mate! just not sure which ones to do
@MarkMahoney Howards Way..I recall they were driving in Southamptom city center turned a corner and we're about 3 miles away from where they turned... good editing
@markwalford-groom yess very good! i think howards way was hamble as well?
@@MarkMahoney all over Hants and a bit farther
Such a greta actor who was always popping up on things when i was growing up. Also, it seems he had some charm with the most gorgeous women.....
Always wondered why Percival kind of disappeared for a while. He very funny man and excellent straight actor when given opportunity
Very interesting, I recall Lance being on TV and in films when I was young. Seeing this though, and Milicent Martin, I'd love something similar about her life, as you never hear much about her now and she was big star years ago.
yes millicent would be an interesting subject, thanks
She played Daphne Moon's mum in Frasier a few years back...was excellent.
Lance also did a radio show where he would give interesting anecdotes about performers very relaxing and gentle on a late night.
Fondly remembered & much missed.
The knight with the bent sword trailing on the ground on the cover of every Private Eye is Lance Percival, as drawn by Willie Rushton.
Some say it was John Wells, though.
Seed of doubt sown. He looks more Lance , with the nose, to me.
@@highdownmartin He was known in the Eye office as 'Little Knittie', btw.
Great actor, seen him in lots of stuff and what every he did always seem to fit the role. Nice guy
Lovely tribute.
Another excellent biography.
nice one stevo!
Studios is the plural of studio. It doesn't have an apostrophe.
Thank you 🙏🙏
That was a very enjoyable documentary about lance
nice one kevin!
"Can't have put too much sherry in. Not like me to put too much sherry in."
Throws a lighted match into the mixing bowl. Cake mixture blows up in his face.
"Yep, too much sherry."
Carry On Cruising.
I hope sincerely that Lance and my old personal favourite, Kenny Williams, have been able to have a few laughs and double entendres, wherever they are!!!
Nice video.
Perhaps you could cover one of my favourite character actors, always dying in war movies, Percy Herbert.
Great actor sadly missed
I remember going to a company Christmas party 30 or more years ago at which Lance performed a show. Wasn't long (10 minutes) but he did a wonderful calypso is which he poked fun at all the company managers - had us all laughing
that's brilliant thanks for sharing
I met Lance a couple of times at a corporate functions ( Dow Chemical ), a gentleman and always willing to chat, the second time I saw him he recognised me and we chatted for ages about the last meeting, We had an ice hockey match, his comentry was so funny,, some where there is a video of this event.
thats great!
Lance Percival was a regular in the Dictionary Corner in the gameshow Countdown.
For those of You wondering ,I put the 1970's cash figures through a conversion calculator app. Even though acquitted after the crash. He voluntarily paid what would be the equivalent of a quarter of a million to each of His passengers and half a million to the Widow and children in today's money.
wow thanks for that
Very good - I was only thinking that a couple of weeks ago. I'd forgotten he had his own show. Why did you play 'Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)'?
i think i put it on because it came out in 1970? and i also enjoyed the song
Excellent
.... ' That was the week that was ' 👍👍👍 Great Comments Folks 👏
Great guitar player l remember!
Lance was magic
Remember " gossip calypso".
That was Bernard Cribbins, another great novelty song chap. For some reason, I was half-singing it last week, in the shed.
Sadly he was forgotten, He was a good actor and writer but always worked on the after dinner scene.
Did George Martin produce those lance percival songs on parlophone? He was the in-house producer.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Lance was a great comic Actor
Honorable
As a Green Person i am deeply offended. We have been caricatured and stereotyped by actors and actresses in Greenface since 1939 and im calling on Hollywood to stop this shameful practice. Shame on you Cynthia.....so many feelings, but nothing for us Greens. For Shame!
and what about his song - Fallout Calypso? I did like that!
He lived in Fulham and all his neighbours hated him.
Met him at Stamford Bridge at a fundraising event for the club. Seemed like a nice guy.
I not only think it was right that they were paid for making those films , but I also think we should of been paid for watching them.
cool name
Wasn’t Lance the Roman soldier in Life of Brian trying not too laugh when Biggus Dikkus was mentioned?
Or my eyes deceived me.
good shout but no i dont think it was him, did look like him abit though
No.
No it was Up Pompei
@@johnharvey9546 How have you come to that conclusion John? I don't think he was in the TV series.
I have the 35mm rear background projection film, around london in a collection, free to anyone who wants it, collect only from Nottingham.
Which way did the 60s go?
Hmm! He was in the first season of Grange Hill! On the BBC !
I still seethe at sarcastic David frost for humiliating Enoch Powell.
David Frost was ambitious and had to make a name for himself - so he insulted somebody who was actually far more intelligent and clever and insightful than himself.
Marrargger from brum thats what i am , his record he made
Allso shame and scandal in the family, another record of lance percival, its brilliant, listen to it,
He died on January 6th 2015. That’s what happened to him.
It’s a different era. The 60s devolved into an awful mess. It was a blokey era that lusted after women and the era of Benny Hill. It wasn’t good.
Like no one does that now. Do you watch the news?
The thing is it was accepted then, it’s not now. A different era.
Hadn’t never realised he came from a privileged background
Studios
He’s dead
Should have been a carry on regular, he was very good, better than most