I grew up in a very conservative Pakistan household but this was religious viewing in our household. Over 40 years later and I still find this absolutely hilarious. I'm not offended by this and whilst the whole cast was flawless Windsor Davies was absolutely phenomenal. RIP Sir. You brought me and my family much joy, laughs and happiness and gave us such wonderful memories for our childhood.
I first came to this country from Pakistan in 1972 and this show had me on the floor laughing with tears running down my cheeks. The show was comedy pure and simple. No offence was taken and to this day I know that none was even meant. I am so glad to have found these shows from a golden era of comedy and am reliving those happy days. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories and the laughter and joy that you provided. Our lives were made richer by you. Mr La de Da Gunner Graham is pure classic.
I bought this on DVD a while ago and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love Sargent Major Shut Up, he cracks me up. It’s up there with the greats like Dads Army, ‘Allo ‘Allo and Rising Damp as an absolute classic. “Oh dear. How sad. Never mind.”
To Mark Harrison,yes he was born in London,to Welsh parents and all his family was in Wales.Does the fact she was born in India make Joanna Lumley an Indian?Is Welsh born Christian Bale,Welsh or English?He says the latter.How about the England international footballer,Raheem Sterling?Place of birth?Jamaica.There's more to nationality than place of birth.
Yes i was very very lucky and managed to pick the complete box set of DVD'S ,in perfect condition, from a charity shop in Ledbury, Herefordshire. £8. I gave a £10 note and said keep the change. I still felt like i had robbed them.
Ah the wonderful Welsh baritone of Windsor Davies.......the character much loved at the time in Australia and now likely to be banned by the PC mob here, and in th U.K. We will never see his like again, sadly. Les Griffiths
Les Griffiths the pc brigade just don't understand comedy, I have been watching it ain't half hot mum on dvd, so what about the Michael beats character and so what is the poof is said, it's only a word, for havens sake it only a word. The last time the BBC showed an episode of it ain't half hot mum was in the summer of 2000 but the BBC had to make cuts, ie they cut out the Michael bates character at the start of the episode, yet nobody complained when the series was show on UK gold in the mid 1990s but the pc brigade don't even like the goodies, when you BBC caved in, in Christmas 2010 and repeated the goodies, some episodes had to be changed because of p.c, ie the classic eggy thump episode could not be shown because of a blacked up face, and another episode had to be changed all because tim brook Taylor said the word poofda, so what
Michael Sandford I couldn't agree with you more! The BBC head of comedy apparently checks new sitcoms for diversity (ethnic, sexuality, etc), before they get shown on TV. Come off it! He should really be concerned about whether they'll make us laugh! It's hypocritical don't you think they don't air classic sitcoms, because they're deemed as offensive but show sex, foul language and people at each other's throats? Words fail.
i think they were two different kinds of comedy. DA was a more solemn and mainwaring being a very proper kind of person was very strict with his men...HERE windsor davis plays a very funny loveable , almost as crazy as his men , if not more officer in charge. One is supposed to be in england and this one in Burma...But to me theyre both funny.. I take them at their own merits.
He reminds me so much of my former WO 2 in his manorism except for the lovely boys bit. His usual description of the rank and file was a lot more colourful and articulate than his. He made cursing and character assassination into a kind of art form. If he was still in service today, some cry baby recruit would be crying to the newly formed HR department and the officer commanding for hurting their feelings. If anyone in my day went yowling about the SM or any NCO, hurt feelings are going to be the least of their worries. He was a beast of a man, but he was tasked to take raggy arsed civvies and forge them into fighting men, men expected to stand up and be counted and serve with courage and honour. I am still in contact with a few people in the services and he reckons I would be gobsmacked with the amount of admin and risk assessments to comply with EU health and safety, I personally cannot imagine a more unsafe and dangerous job as soldiering. No place for snowflakes and entitled millenniuls, but times seem to be changing. The recent recruitment campaign for the army, shows a patrol group in the field in potential hostile territory. Suddenly the squad stops and goes to a knee with no cover so that a Muslim can remove his boots, wash himself, and then proceed to pray. The slogan "this is belonging" I don't care what religion he is, but I would not jeopardise my patrol in hostile ground by stopping and making it a vulnerable and sitting target, no ones beliefs should come before the safety and security of the rest of the men in the patrol.
Croft and Perry said it was their best work. Good enough for me,sadly not however for the BBC. When are they going to finally stop those seemingly endless repeats of Dads Army? 🤤 If you feel you are going to be offended,switch over to another channel. Sorted.
My great grandfather was BSM during the war, after this show came out Sergeant Major "Shut Up" became the nickname my grandfather and his mother used for him.
It's very hot Sgt Major!? My favorite parts in the series is when he mimics Gunner Graham, I've just recently rewatched the series again, but watching this clip I could re-watch it yet again, it's like I miss them, I Hung up a Union Jack in my lounge out of respect for the Sgt Major, that's just in being a big fan,
In 2019 we visited Kenya. Not far from the Nairobi zoo is an Army barracks. They were on parade because I could hear the Sgt Major from what was probably a mile away. "STAND RAZZLEDAZZLE BY THE RIGHTFRAZZLEMAZZLE HOWMPH!!!! The British Empire is alive and well! Windsor Davies is every Sergeant Major who ever lived!
it was a brillant show , could not get away with making this kind of comedy today, to many snowflakes out there would ruin it . Windsor Davis was brillant and the sgt , he made it ,
I always enjoyed watching it ain't half hot mum in the seventies . Bought the complete box set ten years ago . My Romanian with laughing through each episode . Although some people today will find comments and expressions offensive At the time it was heard to be that the Pakistani and indian community in uk could not get enough of this , as found itt hilarious .
What I would like to do is take a spare Chanel that is not being used on telly ,and call it the"Politicly Correct Chanel " ,and then they can all moan, groan, grumble, and complain about everything that everyone puts on.While the rest of us can sit down and watch what we want to see ,and have a laugh at some of the programmes that are still enjoyed by millions of people all over the world ,just like we used to in the 50s 60s and 70s
What people forget is that the actor playing that part was born in India and brought up to speak perfect urdu language. So all the woke leftwing dickheads can shut their mouths because this actor shows respect to his Indian upbringing.
i remember an old RSM who was just like this. He'd get himself so worked up shouting at us I thought he'd give him self a coronary! Apparently he did a few years after I'd gone.
As told to me by an ex-army friend: Nominally, a 2nd Lieutenant outranks a RSM.... _nominally_ but... A newly -commissioned 2nd Lt had committed a transgression in full view of the RSM, an NCO with a formidable reputation for "giving some advice". The RSM started his tirade with "You call me "SIR" & I call you "SIR". The difference is, you mean it AND I DON'T, *SIR!"*
The cast were fantastic but Windsor Davies was genius.an era of fantastic comedy.absolutely no offence intended and none taken.rising damp,benny Hill et al.brilliant.previeleged to have been part of it.
to think these days people would rather watch EastEnders or 50 nasty horrible programmes like it showing the worst side of humans as normal behaviar than watch a fantastic show like this.the media has turned this world into hell
Brilliant comedy, I would loved to have served under Gunner Sergeant Williams, he was a big softie beneath it all, wonderful show, yet the TV stations seem so, reluctant to show it again on TV. WHY.
As soon as you saw those fucking slashed peaks, you knew you were getting a bastard from Pirbright.. I should have done a runner. Now I just have a laugh. Just character building stuff. We all went through that crap together. Thank you everyone who helped me, and I helped you. I'm so grateful for all your help. have Lunatics
Once again and in common with that other Perry & Croft genius of a show, “Dads Army” if you get the right people you get a timeless piece of work that will outlive the greats who made it happen. Be absolutely honest, can you name one other actor who would have played Windsor’s part better that he did? Windsor Davies did some outstanding work during his lifetime but he was put on this Earth to make flesh the comedy gold that is BSM Williams.Study his performance very carefully.This is quality that could have easily fitted into a Laurel & Hardy film.He’s that good! RIP
I grew up in a very conservative Pakistan household but this was religious viewing in our household. Over 40 years later and I still find this absolutely hilarious. I'm not offended by this and whilst the whole cast was flawless Windsor Davies was absolutely phenomenal. RIP Sir. You brought me and my family much joy, laughs and happiness and gave us such wonderful memories for our childhood.
Well said Atif, comedy is comedy. Way too many snowflakes around.🤗🤗
Well said.Too many snowflakes who are offended by the past but do little,if anything,to change the future.
The only people who are offended are Guardian reading liberal B.B.C.employees and the like.
Well said sir,ex veteran Royal Artillery. 👍
@@marklloyd4087 thank you and respect for being in the forces. That's a real mans job so hats off to you brother!
I first came to this country from Pakistan in 1972 and this show had me on the floor laughing with tears running down my cheeks. The show was comedy pure and simple. No offence was taken and to this day I know that none was even meant. I am so glad to have found these shows from a golden era of comedy and am reliving those happy days.
Thank you so much for the wonderful memories and the laughter and joy that you provided. Our lives were made richer by you.
Mr La de Da Gunner Graham is pure classic.
Good man. All the best.
Comedy gold.i was lucky to be born into all of it.dads army,rising damp,benny hill,Dave Allen and the two ronnies and so much more.amazing times.
Are you being served?
Shame it has all been debased by political correctness crap!
Me too ours was the lucky generation looking at todays dross!. Nuff said!.
As an ex soldier this is so funny and every Sgt major I ever knew rolled into one,,, Windsor Davies legend 😂
Every BSM was made out of the same cloth.🤣👍
Bark worse then there bite genuine guys in general
Ahh, he'll be much missed. The last episode when they all got home made me cry. RIP BSM Williams x
I bought this on DVD a while ago and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love Sargent Major Shut Up, he cracks me up. It’s up there with the greats like Dads Army, ‘Allo ‘Allo and Rising Damp as an absolute classic.
“Oh dear. How sad. Never mind.”
BSM Williams my life long hero. Best series BBC every produced. Windsor Davies Thankyou for the laughter and RIP sadly missed
RIP WIndsor 17 Jan 2019 Thanks for the gift.
RIP Windsor Davies. You will be missed. Wales has lost a Welsh giant and legend nos da butty. 🏴
He was English.
@@markharrison2544 windsor davies was born in london.
To Mark Harrison,yes he was born in London,to Welsh parents and all his family was in Wales.Does the fact she was born in India make Joanna Lumley an Indian?Is Welsh born Christian Bale,Welsh or English?He says the latter.How about the England international footballer,Raheem Sterling?Place of birth?Jamaica.There's more to nationality than place of birth.
@@walesdad totally agree with your comments..
@@walesdad India was under British occupation when Joanna Lumley was born.
Why would anyone be offended by this . It’s pure comedy at its best . Bloody hell it’s amazing
We were indeed blessed with this brilliant individual.
God bless you Sargent Major.
Absolutely pure class. Windsor Davies, what a guy!
I’m so glad I have the DVDs of this wonderful show. RIP Windsor Davies.
It's the only way I'll get to see it. Only cost me 15 quid too.
@@petergreen2552 lucky for me that my mate got the full set that we can watch over and over, so the pc wankers can go and get stuffed
Yes i was very very lucky and managed to pick the complete box set of DVD'S ,in perfect condition, from a charity shop in Ledbury, Herefordshire. £8. I gave a £10 note and said keep the change. I still felt like i had robbed them.
0:38 "what the hell's going on?" 0:51 "Shut Up!" ~Love it... 😂😂😂😂😂
I had a snake belt in the 70s, loved Sgt major, Windsor was born for this part, rip🇬🇧😁
ha ha we all did .......and not one sign of blatant poofery anywhere
Ah the wonderful Welsh baritone of Windsor Davies.......the character much loved at the time in Australia and now likely to be banned by the PC mob here, and in th U.K.
We will never see his like again, sadly.
Les Griffiths
A Welsh baritone that was born in London.
Les Griffiths the pc brigade just don't understand comedy, I have been watching it ain't half hot mum on dvd, so what about the Michael beats character and so what is the poof is said, it's only a word, for havens sake it only a word. The last time the BBC showed an episode of it ain't half hot mum was in the summer of 2000 but the BBC had to make cuts, ie they cut out the Michael bates character at the start of the episode, yet nobody complained when the series was show on UK gold in the mid 1990s but the pc brigade don't even like the goodies, when you BBC caved in, in Christmas 2010 and repeated the goodies, some episodes had to be changed because of p.c, ie the classic eggy thump episode could not be shown because of a blacked up face, and another episode had to be changed all because tim brook Taylor said the word poofda, so what
Michael Sandford I couldn't agree with you more! The BBC head of comedy apparently checks new sitcoms for diversity (ethnic, sexuality, etc), before they get shown on TV. Come off it! He should really be concerned about whether they'll make us laugh! It's hypocritical don't you think they don't air classic sitcoms, because they're deemed as offensive but show sex, foul language and people at each other's throats? Words fail.
Try dailymotion.com
There's a PC mob in Australia?????
People sneer at me when I say IAHHM was funnier than Dad's Army, but I think it was. A brilliant collection of characters.
i think they were two different kinds of comedy. DA was a more solemn and mainwaring being a very proper kind of person was very strict with his men...HERE windsor davis plays a very funny loveable , almost as crazy as his men , if not more officer in charge. One is supposed to be in england and this one in Burma...But to me theyre both funny.. I take them at their own merits.
He reminds me so much of my former WO 2 in his manorism except for the lovely boys bit. His usual description of the rank and file was a lot more colourful and articulate than his. He made cursing and character assassination into a kind of art form. If he was still in service today, some cry baby recruit would be crying to the newly formed HR department and the officer commanding for hurting their feelings. If anyone in my day went yowling about the SM or any NCO, hurt feelings are going to be the least of their worries. He was a beast of a man, but he was tasked to take raggy arsed civvies and forge them into fighting men, men expected to stand up and be counted and serve with courage and honour. I am still in contact with a few people in the services and he reckons I would be gobsmacked with the amount of admin and risk assessments to comply with EU health and safety, I personally cannot imagine a more unsafe and dangerous job as soldiering. No place for snowflakes and entitled millenniuls, but times seem to be changing. The recent recruitment campaign for the army, shows a patrol group in the field in potential hostile territory. Suddenly the squad stops and goes to a knee with no cover so that a Muslim can remove his boots, wash himself, and then proceed to pray. The slogan "this is belonging" I don't care what religion he is, but I would not jeopardise my patrol in hostile ground by stopping and making it a vulnerable and sitting target, no ones beliefs should come before the safety and security of the rest of the men in the patrol.
vordman meeting too.
Dad's Army was and still is shite. Funny as dislocating your kneecap
Croft and Perry said it was their best work. Good enough for me,sadly not however for the BBC. When are they going to finally stop those seemingly endless repeats of Dads Army? 🤤 If you feel you are going to be offended,switch over to another channel. Sorted.
My great grandfather was BSM during the war, after this show came out Sergeant Major "Shut Up" became the nickname my grandfather and his mother used for him.
I saw an interview. either croft or perry said they werent making fun of sargeant majors. 'they were all the same' ha ha ..
he got this character spot on . great show .
Priceless
Reminds me of basic training when i joined up in 84. Getting beasted by a lunatic drill instructor. Happy days lol.
We need more of this 🇬🇧
Bril! Comedy took the p*ss out of everyone back then. Not allowed today, shame!. Nuff said.
Windsor, as long as I live, you will not be forgotten
RIP Windsor Davies, good old boy!!
It's very hot Sgt Major!? My favorite parts in the series is when he mimics Gunner Graham, I've just recently rewatched the series again, but watching this clip I could re-watch it yet again, it's like I miss them, I Hung up a Union Jack in my lounge out of respect for the Sgt Major, that's just in being a big fan,
In 2019 we visited Kenya. Not far from the Nairobi zoo is an Army barracks. They were on parade because I could hear the Sgt Major from what was probably a mile away. "STAND RAZZLEDAZZLE BY THE RIGHTFRAZZLEMAZZLE HOWMPH!!!! The British Empire is alive and well! Windsor Davies is every Sergeant Major who ever lived!
Rest in peace lovely boy. Stand easy........
They don't make them like that anymore 👍 It's a big loss and may never be replaced. Sad!!
it was a brillant show , could not get away with making this kind of comedy today, to many snowflakes out there would ruin it . Windsor Davis was brillant and the sgt , he made it ,
R I p Windsor great actor sadly missed
This needs a Saturday night prime time spot ….instead of the crap we have now ..can’t remember the last time I watched tv .is Grandstand still on .
OK who else had to look up the spelling of 'artillery'?
Just me..?
Yes. Just you
I watched the rest of the episode and it became clear to me...:)
Me.
me too lol
I miss these show's .
Ah! Windsor Davies. What an absolute brilliant part for him. Sad loss to comedy. This part was made for him.
Michael Bates is his name and alongside Windsor Davis were the funniest in this wonderful they are
Windsor Davies, tremendous as a Sgt Major, RIP
RIP Windsor Davies
Top Rank British comedy , what more can you say " lovely boy " !
I always enjoyed watching it ain't half hot mum in the seventies .
Bought the complete box set ten years ago . My Romanian with laughing through each episode .
Although some people today will find comments and expressions offensive
At the time it was heard to be that the Pakistani and indian community in uk could not get enough of this , as found itt hilarious .
RIP Windsor!
Saw this show live,RIP Windsor Davis
A tour de force performance from Windsor Davies in this series. .my favourite of the croft and perry sitcoms. ..RIP ...
So funny when I was watching this as a kid, " remember this 1, lovely boy" 😂... 👍 ☺
What I would like to do is take a spare Chanel that is not being used on telly ,and call it the"Politicly Correct Chanel " ,and then they can all moan, groan, grumble, and complain about everything that everyone puts on.While the rest of us can sit down and watch what we want to see ,and have a laugh at some of the programmes that are still enjoyed by millions of people all over the world ,just like we used to in the 50s 60s and 70s
You do it and I'll subscribe!!!
I be up for that.
We're having a spell of their fantastic socialist Eutopia with the virus lockdown. I bet things aren't so wacist now.
or you can just watch them all on Freeview
Do it.
Lets get this back on the telly!
@James Henderson stop stiring you miserable shite
@James Henderson ok go on then ..why...
I noticed that the pc brigade don't mind the group four pools and a piano
That snake belt around the turban ! Brilliant!
What people forget is that the actor playing that part was born in India and brought up to speak perfect urdu language. So all the woke leftwing dickheads can shut their mouths because this actor shows respect to his Indian upbringing.
Windsor Davies was in a comedy series where he had an antiques shop..very funny.
Never the twain it was ok but not as funny as iahhm
RIP Mr Davies
i remember an old RSM who was just like this. He'd get himself so worked up shouting at us I thought he'd give him self a coronary! Apparently he did a few years after I'd gone.
As told to me by an ex-army friend:
Nominally, a 2nd Lieutenant outranks a RSM.... _nominally_ but...
A newly -commissioned 2nd Lt had committed a transgression in full view of the RSM, an NCO with a formidable reputation for "giving some advice". The RSM started his tirade with "You call me "SIR" & I call you "SIR". The difference is, you mean it AND I DON'T, *SIR!"*
met windsor 1st march 1975 in caterham camp surrey . welsh guards . funny man . rip windsor .
What s fantastic actor Windsor Davies was
Ranghi Rham, bearer to the concert party.
*WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADEHELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLISGOIIIIIIIIIIIIIINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON*
Lovely boys.
Absolutely hilarious 😂
Sergeant Majors aren't looking for answers when they ask you questions, they already know the answer.
The answer is 'it's your fault'.
I miss Windsor Davies
From the days before PC spoilt television
STAND AT... EASE!
ATTENTION!
Oh Dear, how sad, never mind. The words of a generation!
Priceless !
Lovely boy
Its funny because Gunner Graham is right it is spelt Artillery. But he won't argue with Sergeant major Williams 🤣
Windsor Welsh legend
He was actually born in Canning Town, East London. Granted, this was to Welsh parents, with whom he moved back to Wales, in 1940.
The cast were fantastic but Windsor Davies was genius.an era of fantastic comedy.absolutely no offence intended and none taken.rising damp,benny Hill et al.brilliant.previeleged to have been part of it.
My hero❤
I still use his "oh dear, what a shame, never mind"
to think these days people would rather watch EastEnders or 50 nasty horrible programmes like it showing the worst side of humans as normal behaviar than watch a fantastic show like this.the media has turned this world into hell
0:51 I've never heard 'shut up' in one syllable before
Windsor died just four months after his wife. May they rest in peace.
Ah the Indian character (whose name sadly escapes me at this moment) was a true highlight of the show.
Rangi Ram, played by Michael Bates.
The Batman
Thanks for reminding me.
Grumpydrawer Not a problem. And he was also in the first Series of Last of the Summer Wine too. Before Foggy was introduced.
Unfortunately he's one of the reasons the beeb won't show it anymore,
not P.C. to have a white actor 'browned' up.
Michael Bates was Anglo-Indian, and I knew that before Google was invented.
As a cadet, it was like that I'm 47 now 30 years later. The RSM was like that. Backbone of the service....
You never get show like this anymore XD
Mr La De da Gunner Graham
Just TOO funny. As was always
I will not have gossip in this jungle!
Still available on eBay as a dvd.
rip sgt williams aka windsor davies🙁
Bloody brilliant!
Who can for get “O dear ow sad never mind carry on”
RIP John Clegg passed away August ? 2024 aged 90
Windsor was best one in it by far rip matey
Those Halcyon Days before we are told what's funny ,how and when to larff.
Does an Alternative Comedian makes one CRY 😢? Just askin 🤣 .
Doug Stanhope
Windsor is a god. A fellow bridgend boy.
First 1min 30 secs reminds me so much of my old RSM 😂😂
Never forget, the BSM is always right, and the rest of the world is wrong.
Ary ary
Who thinks that Windsor Davies would make a good Dr Robotnik?
Brilliant comedy, I would loved to have served under Gunner Sergeant Williams, he was a big softie beneath it all, wonderful show, yet the TV stations seem so, reluctant to show it again on TV. WHY.
i liked him in NEVER THE TWAIN also
yea with Donald sinden, another unmistakable voice.
La di Da Gunner Graham, God this programme was full of stereotypes, but that's what made it do funny.
Right lovely boys...
Reminds me if my Drill sergeant at Pribright 💂♂️💂♂️💂♂️💂♂️💂♂️
reminds me of my uncle also a sergeant..
It also reminds me of my ex drill sergeant lol
As soon as you saw those fucking slashed peaks, you knew you were getting a bastard from Pirbright.. I should have done a runner. Now I just have a laugh. Just character building stuff. We all went through that crap together. Thank you everyone who helped me, and I helped you. I'm so grateful for all your help.
have
Lunatics
Michael Bates was fantastic as the wallah
Brilliant.
A sad lost Windsor Davies death was announced today :-(
Once again and in common with that other Perry & Croft genius of a show, “Dads Army” if you get the right people you get a timeless piece of work that will outlive the greats who made it happen.
Be absolutely honest, can you name one other actor who would have played Windsor’s part better that he did? Windsor Davies did some outstanding work during his lifetime but he was put on this Earth to make flesh the comedy gold that is BSM Williams.Study his performance very carefully.This is quality that could have easily fitted into a Laurel & Hardy film.He’s that good!
RIP
When I watched as a kid all those years ago, I have to admit that I thought Windsor Davies was an actual sergeant major they got to play the part.
Rip Sir !