Many men who are well born are called gentlemen who unfortunately are not. But this man is humble and honest and tenacious whose battle for recovery from a devastating stroke has been herculean. What a pleasure to get to know him and his lovely family. I wish them the best in their future.
What an honest, humble account - and a wonderful outcome for many. I wish there were more people like this in the world, he deserves recognition for what he has done despite his own battle.
My mom had five strokes before she passed away. So this is a nice story somebody survived a stroke. Everyone should watch this to see signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Thanks so much for posting these !!! I would have gone to whoever & there seems to be no reason that couldnt have been declared a private road (I know nothing) and as such, gated.
A fair number of relatives of the Russell's ended up in Australia, and when two of my great aunties returned to England and went to visit the estate, telling them that they are relatives from Australia, they were apparently told 'oh yes, we are aware of some distant relations from the colonies' and then shown the door... Or so the story goes! 🤣
Fun fact: There's actually 3 "original" Armada Portrait's of Elizabeth I - One is displayed at the Queen’s House in Greenwich. One in the Woburn Abbey Collection and the third; a partly cut-down version can be found at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
I related heavily to Jamie's experience. I was 10 when I was only one who witnessed my father's stroke. My father wouldn't let me call an ambulance. That's how stubborn he was.
maybe if for the friends and family of someone with aphasia they could have a hand sign or even a real sign that indicates "i have things to say, but my aphasia is preventing me from speaking, FYI 😃" or some such..then at least people don't just think you're sitting there without a thought...
An Ancestor was GIVEN this Estate 400 years ago. The family have had 4 centuries of living off the back of the common people. Why should they become a "Public Park" for the riff raff? BECAUSE IT BELONGED TO THE RIFF RAFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! (as did every Estate of the Aristocracy!).
@@kingsoak7131 Actually this series filmed 1999 and shown first in 2000. Further- the family as per their contractual rights has since had the series' pulled for personal reasons and this is why we cannot buy the dvd's. Hope this helps.
Yes, I don't quite understand the line of inheritance here. It's confusing. Where is the actual Duke. These persons r the Marquess and Marchioness of T. In I think the final ep., their elder son is addressed as Duke. Did his parents ascend to the Dukedom and abdicate r something?
It's not the 15 but the 13 !!! John Duc of Bedford. He's Grace died in somer 2002 in his ranch in SantaFe NewMexico ,6 or 8 months later die The Marquis of Tavistock. I was a very good friend with Ian(John) and Nicole de Bedford because in Méribel La Gelinotte (the chalet of the Bedfords) is next to my chalet!
Many men who are well born are called gentlemen who unfortunately are not. But this man is humble and honest and tenacious whose battle for recovery from a devastating stroke has been herculean. What a pleasure to get to know him and his lovely family. I wish them the best in their future.
What an honest, humble account - and a wonderful outcome for many. I wish there were more people like this in the world, he deserves recognition for what he has done despite his own battle.
My late cousin Keir Davidson wrote a book on Woburn Abbey which is well worth a look
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My mom had five strokes before she passed away. So this is a nice story somebody survived a stroke. Everyone should watch this to see signs and symptoms of a stroke.
I've visited woburn Abby it's beautiful so are the gardens
This was a very good show! Wish we had more of it.
Lord James is stunning in every way.
I watched this series when it first aired all those years ago.
Thanks so much for posting these !!! I would have gone to whoever & there seems to be no reason that couldnt have been declared a private road (I know nothing) and as such, gated.
Thank you so much for posting this gem! It would be much appreciated if you could spare the time to upload the rest?
I'd love to but this is all I have!
I wish this was more about the house and less about the trials and tribulations of being rich.
So do I.
A fair number of relatives of the Russell's ended up in Australia, and when two of my great aunties returned to England and went to visit the estate, telling them that they are relatives from Australia, they were apparently told 'oh yes, we are aware of some distant relations from the colonies' and then shown the door... Or so the story goes! 🤣
As someone who worked for the family I can completely see this happening
Beautiful filly
Amazing that the original Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I is a picture on the wall of their house! 7:07
Fun fact: There's actually 3 "original" Armada Portrait's of Elizabeth I - One is displayed at the Queen’s House in Greenwich. One in the Woburn Abbey Collection and the third; a partly cut-down version can be found at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
I related heavily to Jamie's experience. I was 10 when I was only one who witnessed my father's stroke. My father wouldn't let me call an ambulance. That's how stubborn he was.
maybe if for the friends and family of someone with aphasia they could have a hand sign or even a real sign that indicates "i have things to say, but my aphasia is preventing me from speaking, FYI 😃" or some such..then at least people don't just think you're sitting there without a thought...
Who's that bloke at 7:42? He's so handsome.
Son of the duchess
@?,?, ya...lord's and ladies ,dukes and Duchess and marquess and marchoness, they have the LOT
@@franmellor9843 Nope, there are more: Earl and Countess, for example lol
@@Mike8981 they have the LOT!
Lord Jamie can get it.
She's now quit Britain and lives in NZ.
An Ancestor was GIVEN this Estate 400 years ago. The family have had 4 centuries of living off the back of the common people. Why should they become a "Public Park" for the riff raff? BECAUSE IT BELONGED TO THE RIFF RAFF IN THE FIRST PLACE! (as did every Estate of the Aristocracy!).
Oh, dear, you know nothing of history. Just a frenzy brought on by jealous greed. Poor you, in more than one way.
The RIFF RAFF as you call them, should be grown up enough to respect NATURE…
They don’t take care of it.
Just stop .. most of you lot wouldn't even take care of the land and it's only going to house all the people off the boats
When was this documentary filmed, I wonder?
2001.
@@kingsoak7131 Actually this series filmed 1999 and shown first in 2000. Further- the family as per their contractual rights has since had the series' pulled for personal reasons and this is why we cannot buy the dvd's. Hope this helps.
Wait...he was never Lord James Russel anyway if his parents weren't yet the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. The would simply be The Hon. James Russel...
Yes, I don't quite understand the line of inheritance here. It's confusing. Where is the actual Duke. These persons r the Marquess and Marchioness of T. In I think the final ep., their elder son is addressed as Duke. Did his parents ascend to the Dukedom and abdicate r something?
Anansi. The 15th duke of Bedford’s grandfather died 2002 and then his dad in 2003. Then he became Duke
@@slinkysmom5674 Thank u for clarifying.
The younger sons of a duke and a marquess are all Lord firstname surname
It's not the 15 but the 13 !!! John Duc of Bedford. He's Grace died in somer 2002 in his ranch in SantaFe NewMexico ,6 or 8 months later die The Marquis of Tavistock.
I was a very good friend with Ian(John) and Nicole de Bedford because in Méribel La Gelinotte (the chalet of the Bedfords) is next to my chalet!
Harold is the best
I've visited woburn Abby it's beautiful so are the gardens