A buddy of mine told me to watch this because it was very inspirational. I was putting it off, then on my way to meet him, found out he had passed away. I will definitely be watching this to honour my friend Paul.
He seems like a decent guy. But he's a trained killer, man. Don't lose sight of that 🤔. He went into someone else's country and killed people. I used to want to be in the armed forces. But when you think about it, it's pretty f***ed up. 😶 If it was just heroes saving the day, like in Ultimate Force, then yeah great. But it's not 😐
He wasn't fighting for your freedom mate. That's just bullshit propaganda. The military are fighting wars that are deliberately engineered to create chaos. They make trillions for a small network of psychopathic business cartels, and they also allow the powers-that-be to retain control of the masses.
Respect! The best thing iv watched in many years, get men like this into our schools to talk to our kids, he radiates Motivation, Inspiration, Direction & Respect. Our kids are our future, they not only need to hear from guys like this, they need to meet guys like Billy Billingham.
Yes, u need the best of the best... to get people to die for your cause. I mean, really the best of the best, even better motivator than the best investment houses, the best ponzis. U really need the best of the best recruiters to get people to die for you, my friend. Ps: my guess is this, the overwhelming majority of these special forces are from the bottom economic class. Why?
It should be shown to our government MPs as well as they cut back our military to just 75000 I read in one report, they have no interest in the military as there is no backhanders or Slush Fund to be had😱
@@Johnathon00790 am ex navy myself only done 9 years but was cutting everything when I left, I live my life to his code But unfortunately I get in trouble for my veiws. Sad reality of today’s society
That was an excellent interview. You let your guest speak uninterrupted and by doing so allowed us a glimpse into the mind set of an SAS veteran. Thanks for this interview and even greater thanks to Mark Billy Billingham for your service .
My only son started the army cadets and i can honestly say because he joined up its made him what he is today . I have never worried about my son getting into trouble ive only ever heard about how respected he is by people who have met him because he is well mannered respects people and will help anyone out if he can . He is now an adult instructor for the cadets and the kids he works with respect him and listen to him . I am a very proud mum my sons life was made better by joining the cadets and had a huge part in making the man he is today .
@@freckles2405 Thank you so much. Now if only you could make another long winded post about your son that nobody gives a rat's arrsse about it, that would be the icing on the cake... Hee! Hee!
Good to hear your experience Claire, and I am sure you are right to be proud. As the dad of an 8 year old boy, I am always thinking of what good influences I can bring to his life. There is an air cadets group not too far away which he might join when he is 12.
Had the pleasure of meeting Mark in Warrington last year and spending 90 minutes in his company and can honestly say he is one of the most inspirational men I have ever met! He has time and a chat for literally everyone in the building and the conversation we had although short is something I'll never ever forget, they say never meet your heroes but I'm glad I did. If you're ever feeling down or short on motivation then this is the interview to watch or if you're lucky enough this is the man to speak to.
@@Nautilus1972 And the world would be an even better place without terrorists who may need killing . And are you going to do that ? The man said ‘problem solving ‘ and that is what he did until there was no other solution . Only terrorists choose to kill as their first option. So would you step up to do that Nautilus 1972 ?
@@jamesdouglaswhittaker6645 he doesn’t realise that soldiers do the nasty things so you can do the nice things. We are a predatory species. We need soldier bees to protect the workers. Because you can be damn sure the next political idiot will have soldier bees.
Just came across this video, didn’t know who this guy was, at 44yrs old I have been struggling but after listening to his words wow what a great guy such wisdom In his words, good luck my brother.
They didn't call him "Nasty Billy" for nothing at "B" 23, S.A.S. Especially when he was interrupted on his way to a Static Bike workout! Only Joking, he was never at 23 Reg, as he was 22 Reg and he was never a Gifted R.S.M. at a miniature Brunei School...sugar...can any tell I'm going in to S.O.Ps E&E??..."Rat Lines" ...did I just say that by way of Correspondence? Well...I Cabbied it and the Battries ran out on my Wristwatch. I never would have thought a Duracel Battrie would one Day, not be able to go that bit further...I've still got the Watch though. 😉
Many of the observations he made about his early days in the military reminded me of my experiences in the forces too. Great respect for him to turn around his life. The two angels, the good and evil, whispering in opposite ears was something I heard every day during my initial officer training at Cranwell. I was a working class kid rubbing shoulders with lots of middle class recruits and I was very skinny - less than 8 stone when I joined up. I put on 2 stone in 8 months - all muscle. Even now, some forty-two years later, I still think my forces training was the toughest thing I've ever done. I learnt more about myself and my limits then than ever since.
Well said . You seem to have a flair with words , Sir . Hope you don’t mind my observation. I like to give feedback on people’s strengths whether I’m familiar with them or not .I just notice certain things . Not normal things like many around me do. Apparently I’m quirky . I’m just scouse! Thanks Martin Higher Mind in a New Era.
@@weareallassangemcgovern7558 lovely to connect and hear from the home country. I left the UK in 1993 and moved to Australia. None of the Aussies are as amusing as any Scouser - but the sun is guaranteed to shine 90% of the year!
His brother murdered his own daughter that might be why, but he died in jail last year. Also mark is a good man, it isnt his fault that his brother did that
@@yogi2dab he means that, Mark Billingham is a down to earth character who’s humble, practical, decent and honest… kinda self explanatory if you read the comment
Hi there, I m a Christian, but I ve just been listening to one of the better "sermons" in my life. About always pushing yourself further to become a little better person, and I especially loved his honesty about the lack of male role models in this world. That s what I want to take from this interview, and be that role model for he younger ones. Billy also made me think about me pushing myself a little bit more to become a better, more mindful person for myself. I think Jesus would do the same thing during his life and wants me to be like him. Super interview! Thanks Billy for who you have become!
not sure how I came across this but a brilliant hour. Everything he said is spot on. His story and attitude has something for all, to inspire, as he's said not about being the best, but pushing yourself to something better. Whatever that is for you. Superb
Brilliant interview with a brilliant bloke, can't even imagine what he's witnessed. Wherever you are in your life, you will go further with Billy's advice.
@@RoboticRaindrops We live in it,and whether we like it or not,we are part of the state and establishment Richard.I kind of take to George Orwell’s quote”good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand by to do violence on their behalf”
Not doing a good job these days with all the boat loads of potential hostiles freely entering the country from France on dinghy's. Keep deluding yourself with the romantic notion that you are being "protected".
This was the best interview I've probably ever seen. Thank God for this man. The best advice I've heard and it's all common sense stuff. No fluff and he's speaking from the heart. All is relevant to the way things are today.
I love listening to Billy and he's one of the most intelligent speakers and motivators I have come across. He's the type of role model young people should be watching!
Maybe not, would pray for any young person or kid not to be in a similar situation during his unarguably the most important time of his life. I mean stealing shoes during one's childhood, the time a very short period of time, when the kid, the young person, got every right to be loved and supported, and this time was stolen from him and even he is a great character nobody should see people die or his comrades get shot or crippled and I think he has seen more than we can imagine. I have seen a cat run over by a car[it made a very strange soft bang] a few weeks ago and there was something very strange in that cats swollen instantly and bleeding heavily face, there was a question or some sort of disbelieve and sadly this picture is imprinted in my brain for good and I cannot imagine looking into a face of suddenly badly injured friend of your which don't even have time to put together what is happened because the fear, pain, unknown already made him mad and you are looking in his face until he is gone this is too much to digest for a decent guy like Billy is, there must be demons chasing him nonstop and God gives him the strength to keep them away, it is a constant battle just because somebody stole his childhood and didn't gave him a choice just be a happy kid and getting on like we had the chance. Well done Billy just don't give up, you are important to us.
A man of old school principles Sadly lacking in people of this day and age , respect to you sir the kind of guy you want watching your back when your in trouble , fascinating interview thanks.
It's blatantly almost always the case that those moaning about the loss of 'old school principles' and other such nonsense are totally lacking in whatever semi-mythical, rose-tinted nostalgia shite it is that they're praising.
I served as a full time fireman for over thirty years and listening to Billy was a joy. A guy from a poor background who served himself and his country. A true hero. ❤️
Billy. I doubt you will ever see this comment, but your story is inspiring. You have a brilliant mind, awareness, and drive in life. Thank you for your Tier 1 dedication and determination. You're a True Brit.
I’ve never in my life watched an interview and taken the amount of positivity away that mark spoke , what a man! I focused for an hour on his eyes and you can tell there’s a solid strong man in there 💪,great interview 🙏🏻👏🏻
Wow, wow, wow! Omg, I was absolutely captivated for an hour listening to a true, honest straight talking fella who spoke in such an open way about such personal details showing us that this world needs more "billys". Totally agree with all he had to say and am now forwarding that interview on to my son who's in the Royal Navy. Great interview 👏
I’ve so much respect for Billy,We need more people like him.Accepts his earlier downfalls and takes full responsibility and doesn’t blame others.Great military career and makes you proud to be British . 👍
Good for you Billy, I struggled health wise since my childhood with bad asthma, walked and run my balls off then told a few lies to the Military to get in. I served 3 years in Northern Ireland from 1972 with a two year tour in the RMPs and a year in a special intelligent unit. I met my future wife in Belfast, left the army and went on to serve thirty years in the RUC, and am now retired. I still carry my inhaler which I still need, as I had all my life and it reminders me of being told as a child I was limited to what I could do. When I left the RUC I went into a deep depression because the fear and anxiety of being found out came flooding to the surface like a pressure cooker. If I had listened to others I would have been stuck in some office job counting down the years. Billy everything you said was so inspirational and in my book men like you are the best this country has to offer, take care Billy and may you always walk in the sun.
True gent and a real inspiration. No matter what age one is. Everyone can learn from this. I’m 61 and it’s already given me that kick up the jacksy for a Monday morning. I’ll be watching this over again
Amazing to watch. I lost my dad a few months ago and even though I miss him every day I thought I was wrong in the way that I dealt with it. Listening to Billy was a revelation as I have just done exactly what he described. I feel more confortable now with myself. Thank you.
Billy said it himself: he’s a “problem solver” with a practical brain as sharp as a razor. Fascinating for me as non military watching and listening to what makes him tick. Great interview.
What a tremendously fascinating man this old soldier is; he has turned humility and heroism in to a veritable Art form - I am eagerly looking forwards to reading everything that he has written:
love Billy.. he's bang on and yeah life is too soft these days. I grew up in a very similar scenario in terms of poverty.. unlike him though I had zero role models. I found guidance from mentors as i went through life, people like Billy says "have been there and done it".. once you've experienced real struggle at a young age reality is well and truly clear.. life's hard, it doesn't care about you.. the only way you get anywhere is buy going for it and rolling with the punches.. the struggle & journey is life.. be humble, work hard, be honest and never give up... this is the manrta I teach my girls.
Eh? Wtf? You need a reality check my friend. Besides, a certain ethnic group own and run this country anyway, not the 'Billys' of this world. He's a 'council house kid', who's made good, and that's about it.
@Michael Myers This country is divided along class lines. I can see that even if you can't. Leaders of this country don't come from council estates. Maybe that's wrong, but that's just how it is. Clearly you have a different opinion.
I’m watching this with a poppy on my chest in 2022 from a safer Northern Ireland because of men like Mark, filled with nothing but pride for the military.
I really enjoyed this… the interviewer was great, Billy is such a humble good man. Thank you for your explanation regarding the Military service you were in & making a difference 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧
What an inspirational guy and fully down to earth. It’s good listening to this blokes lessons in life and how you can utilise them in your everyday life. Another brilliant interview lads, loved the set up for this one.
Great interview. You get the feeling that Mr. Billingham is a very honest man, no bullshit, speaking the blunt truth. You have to respect that. So many people nowadays talk so much shit! Brutal honesty seems like a thing of the past.
My father enlisted in 1979 and retired in 2008 after being deployed in over a dozen combat situations. I was born on an army base and didnt leave until I was 17, I can relate to a lot of what he says about decompression, my father was changed by his experiences and not offered support. Maximum respect to all of the men and women that serve everyday to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Fantastic interview.
So humble.... intelligent & inspirational!! But I'm glad he was in our army... type of bloke you'd want to be with if any shit went down!! Thank you for your service, Billy. God bless you!
Could listen to him all day and would learn so much from him . Thanks for letting him run with it and not jumping in all the time like many do on interviews .
True British bull dog in every sense of the word, I salute you sir and thank you for your outstanding service to our country. If only we could produce more people like this we would be a far better society.
@@seanparker7415 I know that thank you very much , it was a figure of speech to show appreciation for his service. I do know you only salute an officer
Amazing bloke, anyone that does this type of thing deserves the greatest amount of respect, regardless of the upbringing they have had, amazing outlook on life, amazing values, this is what we should all try and be like.
I totally Admire Billy. Words of wisdom. They don't make them like this anymore so its great to listen to this, full of gems. love you on the SAS. would be great to see more SAS. or your own show. Warrior. you can see what the military has done for him, the experiences. Great Interview mulligan brothers , you really opened thing up.
Hard core !! Mind set!!! My Dad was like this !! No excuses !!!! He survived 3 Sinkings in WWII. No winging !!! Advice is sooo important!!! He told me the Pen is mightier than the sord !!! The Pen needs Thought !!!!! Loved this !!!! Every thing Billy has said I believe !!!
Extremely humbling. So much life knowledge and truths from this guy. I love how half way through he talks about being privileged he is, with such a tough beginning. He's a real legend
These are the kind of people we should be looking up to - not multi millionaire footballers who roll around on the floor when they've not even been touched by an opponent. Tough, no nonsense people who, as he said, don't make nor entertain excuses. A true legend.
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A buddy of mine told me to watch this because it was very inspirational. I was putting it off, then on my way to meet him, found out he had passed away. I will definitely be watching this to honour my friend Paul.
Sorry to hear that brother. Stay strong.
Sorry for ur loss
Fucking hell man that’s tough, hope your doing alright. ❤
Then why did u keep putting it off
That’s what people do.
Put shit off. Then they want everyone to feel sorry for them.
Then why did u keep putting it off
That’s what people do.
Put shit off. Then they want everyone to feel sorry for them.
Legends aren't on stage,or football pitches ,men like him are real legends,great watch.
He seems like a decent guy.
But he's a trained killer, man. Don't lose sight of that 🤔. He went into someone else's country and killed people.
I used to want to be in the armed forces. But when you think about it, it's pretty f***ed up. 😶 If it was just heroes saving the day, like in Ultimate Force, then yeah great.
But it's not 😐
@@1Flyingfist he hunted people who committed war crimes and rouge regimes.........a true British hero
He wasn't fighting for your freedom mate. That's just bullshit propaganda. The military are fighting wars that are deliberately engineered to create chaos. They make trillions for a small network of psychopathic business cartels, and they also allow the powers-that-be to retain control of the masses.
@@bahhhh6126 the British government are one of the biggest terrorist cartels on the planet.
@@johntate5050 wotever tatey
" I don't want a million excuses I want one result" THAT IS SOMETHING I NEED TO TAKE ON BOARD.... thank you for this.
Yep. Me too.
Yep! I wrote it down in my notes on my phone as I heard it in the preview
Fantastic interview. Thank you for your service Billy
Special.
Respect! The best thing iv watched in many years, get men like this into our schools to talk to our kids, he radiates Motivation, Inspiration, Direction & Respect. Our kids are our future, they not only need to hear from guys like this, they need to meet guys like Billy Billingham.
Or get scientists and intellectuals instead.
Yes, u need the best of the best... to get people to die for your cause.
I mean, really the best of the best, even better motivator than the best investment houses, the best ponzis.
U really need the best of the best recruiters to get people to die for you, my friend.
Ps: my guess is this, the overwhelming majority of these special forces are from the bottom economic class. Why?
@@mattyy101 most of them have been brainwashed into wokeism turning our kids into confused idiots
@@V8ToYy a lack of logical thinking
@@mattyy101 your the problem
This video should be showed to school children today.
He is a inspiration, our country needs more like him
It should be shown to our government MPs as well as they cut back our military to just 75000 I read in one report, they have no interest in the military as there is no backhanders or Slush Fund to be had😱
@@Johnathon00790 am ex navy myself only done 9 years but was cutting everything when I left, I live my life to his code
But unfortunately I get in trouble for my veiws. Sad reality of today’s society
spot on mate
Well said bud 💯 agree 👍🏻
Cant do that bud... Critical Race Theory needs to be dished out. Far more important.
That was an excellent interview.
You let your guest speak uninterrupted and by doing so allowed us a glimpse into the mind set of an SAS veteran.
Thanks for this interview and even greater thanks to Mark Billy Billingham for your service .
Don't expect easy. There is no easy. Love the thinking behind this. Whether it's double entry or pure smash it. Own it
My only son started the army cadets and i can honestly say because he joined up its made him what he is today . I have never worried about my son getting into trouble ive only ever heard about how respected he is by people who have met him because he is well mannered respects people and will help anyone out if he can . He is now an adult instructor for the cadets and the kids he works with respect him and listen to him . I am a very proud mum my sons life was made better by joining the cadets and had a huge part in making the man he is today .
claire sutheornad
Zzzzzzzz...
@@hyena131 What an inspiring comment to make . Thank you so much for taking time out of your day its so appreciated .
@@freckles2405
Thank you so much. Now if only you could make another long winded post about your son that nobody gives a rat's arrsse about it, that would be the icing on the cake...
Hee! Hee!
Good to hear your experience Claire, and I am sure you are right to be proud. As the dad of an 8 year old boy, I am always thinking of what good influences I can bring to his life. There is an air cadets group not too far away which he might join when he is 12.
I hope "billy" reads these comments. Well done friend.. you should consider your life a win
Had the pleasure of meeting Mark in Warrington last year and spending 90 minutes in his company and can honestly say he is one of the most inspirational men I have ever met!
He has time and a chat for literally everyone in the building and the conversation we had although short is something I'll never ever forget, they say never meet your heroes but I'm glad I did.
If you're ever feeling down or short on motivation then this is the interview to watch or if you're lucky enough this is the man to speak to.
I'm 70 and this man makes more sense than just about anybody I've ever heard.
God bless Billy, his book The Hard Way is SO GOOD
this guy is one of lifes rare gems !! god bless you Mark "Billy" Billingham !!
Legend of a man, if more people was like Billy the world would be a better place💪👊
GTFO. The world would be a much better place without soldiers. We don't need more killers.
@@Nautilus1972 And the world would be an even better place without terrorists who may need killing . And are you going to do that ? The man said ‘problem solving ‘ and that is what he did until there was no other solution . Only terrorists choose to kill as their first option. So would you step up to do that Nautilus 1972 ?
@@Nautilus1972 lol these ppl protect you from getting pumped by taliban and the like🤣
@@jamesdouglaswhittaker6645 he doesn’t realise that soldiers do the nasty things so you can do the nice things. We are a predatory species. We need soldier bees to protect the workers. Because you can be damn sure the next political idiot will have soldier bees.
❤Thank you Mr Billingham and ,™️ I admire your integrity big time! Thank you for your service 🫵🏻 ❤️🕊️🫡🫡🫡🏴xxx❤
Just came across this video, didn’t know who this guy was, at 44yrs old I have been struggling but after listening to his words wow what a great guy such wisdom In his words, good luck my brother.
They didn't call him "Nasty Billy" for nothing at "B" 23, S.A.S. Especially when he was interrupted on his way to a Static Bike workout!
Only Joking, he was never at 23 Reg, as he was 22 Reg and he was never a Gifted R.S.M. at a miniature Brunei School...sugar...can any tell I'm going in to S.O.Ps E&E??..."Rat Lines" ...did I just say that by way of Correspondence?
Well...I Cabbied it and the Battries ran out on my Wristwatch. I never would have thought a Duracel Battrie would one Day, not be able to go that bit further...I've still got the Watch though. 😉
hope things are going better for you man
@@patdennison4508 wth you talking about bruh??
Many of the observations he made about his early days in the military reminded me of my experiences in the forces too. Great respect for him to turn around his life. The two angels, the good and evil, whispering in opposite ears was something I heard every day during my initial officer training at Cranwell. I was a working class kid rubbing shoulders with lots of middle class recruits and I was very skinny - less than 8 stone when I joined up. I put on 2 stone in 8 months - all muscle. Even now, some forty-two years later, I still think my forces training was the toughest thing I've ever done. I learnt more about myself and my limits then than ever since.
Well said . You seem to have a flair with words , Sir . Hope you don’t mind my observation. I like to give feedback on people’s strengths whether I’m familiar with them or not .I just notice certain things . Not normal things like many around me do. Apparently I’m quirky .
I’m just scouse!
Thanks Martin
Higher Mind in a New Era.
@@weareallassangemcgovern7558 thank you for the kind words. I trained with a few scousers - they'd steal anything but make you laugh whilst doing it!
Ha ha . Good diversion tactics !
Nice to have connected anyway .
Health & Harmony to you and yours from a Liverpool Lass xxx
@@weareallassangemcgovern7558 lovely to connect and hear from the home country. I left the UK in 1993 and moved to Australia. None of the Aussies are as amusing as any Scouser - but the sun is guaranteed to shine 90% of the year!
Win win all the way… no scousers and loads of sunshine? Your living the dream Sit ha ha xxx
I really dont understand why people would put thumbs down this is a real man and loved the interview
Because of what his brother did maybe?
@@the_useless_photographer what did his brother do?
Probably IRA.
You just know if they actually met him in real life they’d be shy and nervous 😂
His brother murdered his own daughter that might be why, but he died in jail last year. Also mark is a good man, it isnt his fault that his brother did that
Straight talking. Decency and honesty, real character, empathy with others and self-aware. Great attributes to be the best you can
@THE DUDE what do you mean by that?
@@yogi2dab he means that, Mark Billingham is a down to earth character who’s humble, practical, decent and honest… kinda self explanatory if you read the comment
@@TheMountainMan001 if you read my comment, I was responding to a comment that has since been deleted.
"I don't want a million excuses, I want ONE result!" - GOLD in under a minute!
Hi there,
I m a Christian, but I ve just been listening to one of the better "sermons" in my life. About always pushing yourself further to become a little better person, and I especially loved his honesty about the lack of male role models in this world. That s what I want to take from this interview, and be that role model for he younger ones.
Billy also made me think about me pushing myself a little bit more to become a better, more mindful person for myself.
I think Jesus would do the same thing during his life and wants me to be like him.
Super interview! Thanks Billy for who you have become!
Huge respect to this bloke. Admitting he went wrong but turned himself round into an incredible human. Huge respect
Nothing but respect for Mr Billingham. Thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe. 🇬🇧🙌🏻
not sure how I came across this but a brilliant hour. Everything he said is spot on. His story and attitude has something for all, to inspire, as he's said not about being the best, but pushing yourself to something better. Whatever that is for you. Superb
Yeah. I read his book last year, one of the best books I've read. If you enjoyed this check it out.
Think on ya feet dead true
You
@@MikeSmith-bv3ec what,,,,
That there is a genuine real man. Humble, compassionate, loyal and extremely wise.
Such a great interview.
God Bless him.
Congratulations to the interviewer. He just asked a few good questions which allowed the interview to flow. Nicely done!
I'm from the same town as Billy he's a local legend where we live...thankyou for your service Billy top man
Brilliant interview with a brilliant bloke, can't even imagine what he's witnessed. Wherever you are in your life, you will go further with Billy's advice.
Very inspirational .
This Guy is a Legend and the young guys coming through should take note and use this as a inspiration
some of us do. Billy told me what i needed to hear. he says what few are willing to say
Hardcore,very capable soldier with a heart.Glad we have men of his caliber protecting our country and interests.
Protecting the State. Protecting the Establishment.
@@RoboticRaindrops We live in it,and whether we like it or not,we are part of the state and establishment Richard.I kind of take to George Orwell’s quote”good people sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand by to do violence on their behalf”
Not doing a good job these days with all the boat loads of potential hostiles freely entering the country from France on dinghy's. Keep deluding yourself with the romantic notion that you are being "protected".
Every kid in every school should have to watch this. It might wake up, or inspire a few on the wrong path to change direction. Great stuff.
This was the best interview I've probably ever seen. Thank God for this man. The best advice I've heard and it's all common sense stuff. No fluff and he's speaking from the heart. All is relevant to the way things are today.
Thank billy not a fictitious character.
Agreed. Check out Dj Shipley on Shawn Ryan Show. You'll like that one too
I love listening to Billy and he's one of the most intelligent speakers and motivators I have come across. He's the type of role model young people should be watching!
Maybe not, would pray for any young person or kid not to be in a similar situation during his unarguably the most important time of his life. I mean stealing shoes during one's childhood, the time a very short period of time, when the kid, the young person, got every right to be loved and supported, and this time was stolen from him and even he is a great character nobody should see people die or his comrades get shot or crippled and I think he has seen more than we can imagine. I have seen a cat run over by a car[it made a very strange soft bang] a few weeks ago and there was something very strange in that cats swollen instantly and bleeding heavily face, there was a question or some sort of disbelieve and sadly this picture is imprinted in my brain for good and I cannot imagine looking into a face of suddenly badly injured friend of your which don't even have time to put together what is happened because the fear, pain, unknown already made him mad and you are looking in his face until he is gone this is too much to digest for a decent guy like Billy is, there must be demons chasing him nonstop and God gives him the strength to keep them away, it is a constant battle just because somebody stole his childhood and didn't gave him a choice just be a happy kid and getting on like we had the chance. Well done Billy just don't give up, you are important to us.
What an awesome interview with an absolute champion of a man!!!!!!! 👍,……..respect and all the best Billy from Australia 👌👍💪
Billy says it as it is. The world needs to hear this. Inspirational and truthful. Life is hard, and people need to know that.
A man of old school principles Sadly lacking in people of this day and age , respect to you sir the kind of guy you want watching your back when your in trouble , fascinating interview thanks.
It's blatantly almost always the case that those moaning about the loss of 'old school principles' and other such nonsense are totally lacking in whatever semi-mythical, rose-tinted nostalgia shite it is that they're praising.
@Black Coffee Now Most of these blokes are: thorough, mundane, risk-averse - like Accountants with guns
Absolutely brilliant, this man is inspiring and speaks so much sense. Like he said we are all capable of more and have to move forward!
I served as a full time fireman for over thirty years and listening to Billy was a joy. A guy from a poor background who served himself and his country. A true hero. ❤️
* made himself a fool for king and country
@@kamalahmed5057 but he made a life for himself, he served the country yes but he actually served himself as the other option was probably nothing
@@VR46314 the other option was to think for himself, find out the truth of what is going on in the global situation, not be a sheep in wolf clothing
Thank you for your service Bubba John.
Billy. I doubt you will ever see this comment, but your story is inspiring. You have a brilliant mind, awareness, and drive in life. Thank you for your Tier 1 dedication and determination. You're a True Brit.
I couldn’t have said it better myself
What a man, what a role model. I’m 52 and have just learnt some valuable life lessons. Sir, thank you for your service.
An exceptional individual who remains very humble on his achievements and life experiences.
Everyone in the country should be grateful we have people like Billy doing what they do
Love your story Billy. Thanks for sharing. You have no idea how you’ve helped me in my life. I love your motto “always a little further”. ❤
I’ve never in my life watched an interview and taken the amount of positivity away that mark spoke , what a man! I focused for an hour on his eyes and you can tell there’s a solid strong man in there 💪,great interview 🙏🏻👏🏻
His eyes make me watch this.
Thank you just going through a divorce and your words have just awoken my inner strength
@@gemmabeeley-wright6129 Hang in there
Wow, wow, wow! Omg, I was absolutely captivated for an hour listening to a true, honest straight talking fella who spoke in such an open way about such personal details showing us that this world needs more "billys".
Totally agree with all he had to say and am now forwarding that interview on to my son who's in the Royal Navy.
Great interview 👏
This should be required viewing for people of a certain generation.
This Man is truly inspirational.
Thank You, Sir.
lol
What a great man. Speachless
I’ve so much respect for Billy,We need more people like him.Accepts his earlier downfalls and takes full responsibility and doesn’t blame others.Great military career and makes you proud to be British . 👍
Interesting
💯 👌 Yes us brits make the best people lol !
I love Billie's calm collected attitude. Big respect.
People could learn lots from this, after serving 36yrs in the army i can only say, Billy is spot on
Same as .. ffl..
Well said Fred
You cant serve 36 years lol
SSCP serve up to 60yrs old as a regular soldier
Thankyou for your service John, hope you are well, mate.
Good for you Billy, I struggled health wise since my childhood with bad asthma, walked and run my balls off then told a few lies to the Military to get in. I served 3 years in Northern Ireland from 1972 with a two year tour in the RMPs and a year in a special intelligent unit. I met my future wife in Belfast, left the army and went on to serve thirty years in the RUC, and am now retired. I still carry my inhaler which I still need, as I had all my life and it reminders me of being told as a child I was limited to what I could do. When I left the RUC I went into a deep depression because the fear and anxiety of being found out came flooding to the surface like a pressure cooker. If I had listened to others I would have been stuck in some office job counting down the years. Billy everything you said was so inspirational and in my book men like you are the best this country has to offer, take care Billy and may you always walk in the sun.
True gent and a real inspiration. No matter what age one is. Everyone can learn from this. I’m 61 and it’s already given me that kick up the jacksy for a Monday morning.
I’ll be watching this over again
We need more mentors like this in our communities. This. Person came from nothing to being the best of the best.
Hundred percent respect for this man. Really solid guy, walks the walk talks the talk.
Amazing to watch. I lost my dad a few months ago and even though I miss him every day I thought I was wrong in the way that I dealt with it. Listening to Billy was a revelation as I have just done exactly what he described. I feel more confortable now with myself. Thank you.
Billy said it himself: he’s a “problem solver” with a practical brain as sharp as a razor. Fascinating for me as non military watching and listening to what makes him tick. Great interview.
A crisis manager of sorts💪
The best and most valuable hour of TH-cam I’ve ever consumed. I’ll be sending it to many people, for their own good.
Billy’s the guy you want on your team when shit hits the fan and bullets start flying. Massive salute!
Just a huge thank you from me .
Mark Billingham is a truly amazing person !
Really good interview; great interviewing as well; not talking over him but asking great questions! What a legend Billy is
What a tremendously fascinating man this old soldier is; he has turned humility and heroism in to a veritable Art form - I am eagerly looking forwards to reading everything that he has written:
love Billy.. he's bang on and yeah life is too soft these days. I grew up in a very similar scenario in terms of poverty.. unlike him though I had zero role models. I found guidance from mentors as i went through life, people like Billy says "have been there and done it".. once you've experienced real struggle at a young age reality is well and truly clear.. life's hard, it doesn't care about you.. the only way you get anywhere is buy going for it and rolling with the punches.. the struggle & journey is life.. be humble, work hard, be honest and never give up... this is the manrta I teach my girls.
Unfortunately them dayz are long gone i was 70s born brought up in the 80s there is no discipline today
What an amazing interview. Billy is so honest! He's truly a 'special' guy. Well done all. Luv from sunny Wales. God bless x
Probably the best podcast I've heard. Inspirational.
A legend.. I’d love to sit a have a Sunday sesh with Billy..who wouldn’t?🤷🏻♂️
The best interview with billy by far. Absolute legend 👍
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Billingham and special forces guys are the only motivational speakers i gotta listen to. They have real life experience
It's true gentleman like Billy we need in Parliament. True working class family's 👏 🙏
I could listen to this,man talk all day long so captivating and full off learned knowledge awesome man.... legend mark Billingham
We need people like Billy in charge of this country.
Eh? Wtf? You need a reality check my friend. Besides, a certain ethnic group own and run this country anyway, not the 'Billys' of this world. He's a 'council house kid', who's made good, and that's about it.
@Michael Myers
This country is divided along class lines. I can see that even if you can't. Leaders of this country don't come from council estates. Maybe that's wrong, but that's just how it is. Clearly you have a different opinion.
I’m watching this with a poppy on my chest in 2022 from a safer Northern Ireland because of men like Mark, filled with nothing but pride for the military.
I really enjoyed this… the interviewer was great, Billy is such a humble good man. Thank you for your explanation regarding the Military service you were in & making a difference 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧
This man is a legend by far indeed and so proud of him for all what hes done for us and also comming from my own town,thank you mark!!!
What an inspirational guy and fully down to earth. It’s good listening to this blokes lessons in life and how you can utilise them in your everyday life.
Another brilliant interview lads, loved the set up for this one.
Thanks for ya service Mark,for keeping us safe buddy..top top lad..respect bro🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
An amazing and very inspirational guy. He's a big supporter of someone I know with Motor neurone disease.... a brilliant guy
I really needed to be reminded of this mentality, I had it, I lost it recently, I will get it back. Thanks Billy.
We need more brilliant interviews like this - thank you for this Frank & Spot on talk-sharing!
Great interview. You get the feeling that Mr. Billingham is a very honest man, no bullshit, speaking the blunt truth. You have to respect that. So many people nowadays talk so much shit! Brutal honesty seems like a thing of the past.
My father enlisted in 1979 and retired in 2008 after being deployed in over a dozen combat situations. I was born on an army base and didnt leave until I was 17, I can relate to a lot of what he says about decompression, my father was changed by his experiences and not offered support. Maximum respect to all of the men and women that serve everyday to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Fantastic interview.
What a fascinating interview,thank you Billy, you're the first real hero I've seen interviewed in a podcast......epic!🌟🌟
Intelligent thoughtful fella with honesty and integrity. A true example to follow. Many can learn from his words in this interview.
So humble.... intelligent & inspirational!! But I'm glad he was in our army... type of bloke you'd want to be with if any shit went down!! Thank you for your service, Billy. God bless you!
Thanks for your service.
Come mate we ent fucking yanks. 🤦♂️
Very genuine…you have a heart of Gold
Wow Mark, RESPECT, typical 70's / 80's boy, thank you for sharing.
An example of both mental and physical toughness. A rare breed. I enjoyed listening to this interview.
Could listen to him all day and would learn so much from him .
Thanks for letting him run with it and not jumping in all the time like many do on interviews .
We need men like him coming thru the ranks.
I could sit and listen to him all day, what an interesting guy. Respect to him for what he’s achieved and the service he gave to our country👍
thanks mark one of the lads lost my mojo last 10 yrs 56 now needed some mojo u dont know how much u helped.......thx for ur service
True British bull dog in every sense of the word, I salute you sir and thank you for your outstanding service to our country. If only we could produce more people like this we would be a far better society.
Just a tip: don't salute the RSM...
@@seanparker7415 I know that thank you very much , it was a figure of speech to show appreciation for his service. I do know you only salute an officer
A true hard man that can do the business but has a massive heart and is full of compassion, true legend
Amazing bloke, anyone that does this type of thing deserves the greatest amount of respect, regardless of the upbringing they have had, amazing outlook on life, amazing values, this is what we should all try and be like.
I totally Admire Billy. Words of wisdom. They don't make them like this anymore so its great to listen to this, full of gems. love you on the SAS. would be great to see more SAS. or your own show. Warrior. you can see what the military has done for him, the experiences. Great Interview mulligan brothers , you really opened thing up.
Well done Billy from Glasgow 🇬🇧
Hard core !! Mind set!!! My Dad was like this !! No excuses !!!! He survived 3 Sinkings in WWII. No winging !!! Advice is sooo important!!! He told me the Pen is mightier than the sord !!! The Pen needs Thought !!!!! Loved this !!!! Every thing Billy has said I believe !!!
Extremely humbling. So much life knowledge and truths from this guy. I love how half way through he talks about being privileged he is, with such a tough beginning. He's a real legend
These are the kind of people we should be looking up to - not multi millionaire footballers who roll around on the floor when they've not even been touched by an opponent. Tough, no nonsense people who, as he said, don't make nor entertain excuses.
A true legend.
Wow! Absolutely Riveting, Captivating. I hung on every word. I wish there were more men in the world like Mark. Mark you are a true inspiration 💜
Thanks for your service. My dad done 4 tours in Northern Ireland when it first kicked off. He joined the army for regular food.