Don Estelle's Grave - Famous Graves
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2022
- Todays Famous Grave visit, I go to see the Famous Grave of legendary Singer and Tv Actor Don Estelle
Born Ronald Edwards in Crumpsall, Manchester he was brought up in a house on Russell Street in the area. During the Second World War, at the age of eight, he was evacuated to Darwen, Lancashire to escape the Manchester Blitz.
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Met the entire cast in I977 when they filmed at Imperial War museum in Duxford,my brother and I have all their autographs and I have a pic of my brother and I with the late great Windsor Davies
That’s awesome 🙏
He used to come and sing every year outside my work.
He had a lovely voice, and even though it wasn’t my type of music, I didn’t mind listening for a few days a year.
He was a very polite, friendly person, and was a true gentleman
RIP Don Estelle xx
He had a fabulous singing voice,loved him in it ain't half hot mum,RIP Don,wish family would take care of his grave bless him,so sad to see no flowers,always makes me feel sad as if he's no longer remembered,thank you 😊 Paul as usual respect shown,stay safe xxxxx
Whispering Grass reminds me of a hot summer as a kid, because we had the drought in ‘76, but ‘75 was also a hot one. Great tv show, wouldn’t get made now of course
Yes 1975 was a another fantastic summer I remember it well Shirley. Roll on 76 even a longer summer and not a mention of Climate change. We just enjoyed it.
@@brianfearn4246 the joys of being a kid, summers that seemed to last forever and you didn’t worry why, you’re right Brian, you did just enjoy them, those were the days😔. I’m glad I’m not a child of today!
‘It ain’t half hot mum’ was another brilliant comedy by Jimmy Perry & David Croft who Co-wrote so many first class comedies with a first class cast and putting Don Estelle together with Windsor Davies was inspired! When they were together in a scene and Windsor’s Sergeant Major character was barking in Don’s ear, it often looked as though Don was fighting to hold in the laughter. I suspect that show was Don’s glory days as it was sad to see him in the late 1980’s stood behind a trestle table in Woolworths in Luton trying to sell his CD’s. I often saw him there but can’t recall seeing anyone buy a CD. He struck me as being a proud but sad figure doing his best to make ends meet after those heady days of It Ain’t Half Hot. Like so many of our greatest entertainers who fall out of favour with TV producers etc, Don deserved better. R.I.P Don and thanks for the laughter and allowing us to hear that fabulous singing voice.
I too saw him with his trestle table in St, George's Shopping Centre in Preston doing the same thing. I felt incredibly sorry for him
Hi Paul you inspired us all and thank you for your Sharing
Rest well Lofty, and Thank you for some of Great TV from my youth. ❤
I loved 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum' not just because it was a funny sitcom - but because my grandad was a serving soldier in Burma, I remember watching it with him (he taught us how to count in Burmese)... he received the Burma Star. My Grandad was 6ft 3 and was known as 'titch' - he would have made a great double act with lofty. Happy memories of family TV comedy times and joyous memories. RIP Don 'Lofty' Estelle.
It is safe to say your grandfather endured a living hell in Burma. Much respect.
Oh my remembering hearing him sing whispering grass and thinking..... How's about that !!! .....
Absolutely loved his voice. I remember seeing him outside Woolworths in Bridlington, I was star struck and bought a Christmas cassette tape and he signed it for me, I still have it. Such a polite and soft spoken gentleman 😔
I remember seeing Don singing and selling his cds at a shopping centre later in his career.
He had a beautiful voice.
Happy to say i met Don when he was promoting one of his CD’s, back in the 80’s! nice bloke and happy to chat and have photos taken
He was even wearing his pith helmet and khakis
Absolutely love Ain’t arf hot mum
Lovely boy lovely boy
What a fabulous voice, Loved watching Ain’t half hot Mum with Windsor Davies sadly missed RIP Lofty.
I remember seeing Don with CD's on the high street with a trestle table.........very sad........great artist.....great voice.....top respectable job sir!
I also loved It ain’t half hot mum. Many years ago I was walking through Coopers Square in Burton on Trent and I heard this beautiful voice singing and we were very pleased to see the man himself…Don Estelle! He had been invited to come to our town, and he brought cds of his and Windsor Davis songs…people flocked to see him. I went up and told him what a beautiful voice he had and how It ain’t half hot mum used to cheer me up. He seemed a really nice and genuine person,Bless him.
Thanks for this one Paul,your mate Aquaman is far better looking than the lead man in the film!
Looking forward to this Paul , used to love watching him in “it ain’t half hot mum “ rip Don x
So you came to Rochdale....Nice one. Used to see him round town, always very pleasant. Nice memorial for him and thank you Paul for visiting Rochdale, sorry it was raining xxxx
I take it your awake Paul. Thanks for liking my comment.
Don Estelle, what a fantastic voice, so entertaining in It ain't arf hot mum,a natural partnership with Windsor.A much missed and much loved star.God bless you Don.❤
Aw, that was so sad to learn he needed a liver transplant,but was too weak to have the surgery. Because he was almost pocket sized and a lovely man you always worried someone might put upon him, but despite Windsors loud voice in the show, it was just good acting by them both, as they were obviously good mates.
I thought he had the most wonderful voice, and it’s s great shame he wasn’t recognised more for that at the time. I know Rochdale and Darwin..my son lived at the latter while working up North for a bit, so it’s nice to recognise places for a change. Thanks so much for paying respects on our behalf Paul, bless you. Love Helen in NFK 🙋♀️🥰😻🦋🦋🦋
i remember walking through Boston's woolworth store and seeing him singing in there while promoting his lp....was too shy to go up to him so listened for a while all starstruck and then moved on ,i believe he was staying in a care home nearby
Rest In Peace, my whispering grass lofty, Don Estelle. Windsor Davis catch phrases what is you, a nance?? You got a fine pair of shoulders, show em off !! And the end credits to it ain't half hot mum (which I have as a box set of the series) land of hope and glory, father of the free Windsor Davis suddenly shouts" shut up!!" Happy times. The opening credits, the cabaret song. Here's the gang for the boys are here, the boys to entertain you
70's & 80's Sitcoms are the best from my childhood. The humour is completely different now.
I love the classics.
Hi paul, we met don estelle years ago when we were kids on holiday in bridlington. He was in woolworths signing his latest album, he was a nice fella from what i can remember.
I saw him in Yarmouth, not in a theatre but he had a stall in the moll selling cassetes of his music, I couldn't believe it, someone with such a beautiful voice was forced to sell his music this way !
Many years ago met Don Estelle...top man and a great voice rip Don.
I used to love the programme, but was totally shocked the first time I heard him sing on Top of the Pops! Great voice. Thanks for sharing Paul. Reckon that other bloke was building his part though! 😉😁👍🏻
I used to love watching it ain't half hot mum and the rapport between himself and Windsor Davis but never knew how far back their relationship went and sadly didn't realise how ill he became.
Thank you for your ever compassion and respect
Mrs H ...What a smile I had on my face when I seen the clip of the song..I remember it so well...❤
Aww loved Don Estelle in it ain’t half hot mum.He had such a wonderful voice,I could not believe how lovely his voice was,the first time I heard it.Another wonderful actor from my childhood gone.Thankyou Paul,I love hearing all their stories you tell of their lives.❤️❤️❤️
it aint half hot mom another classic from years gone by not the same nowadays and he had a lovely voice another great one paul
He came to my home town in the eighties to perform on the local stage. At lunch time he sang in Woolworths window, he stopped the traffic.
I found this video extremely interesting.Thank you Paul. I was saddened to read that he had to sell CD's to make ends meet.
Loved that programme the likes of which we will never be able to produce or watch on mainstream TV again . A tongue in cheek view of the writers and producers who had came through the second world war which is now deemed deeply offensive to many groups . I can't change that I my childhood was spent watching these shows with my parents , if they laughed I would laugh . Sign of the times . Keep up the good work Paul . Love watching these "Celebrities" from the past being given some air time .🙏
Being a Rochdale girl I am proud to honour à ledgend from my town absolute ledgend and genius excellent artist my parents raised me watched it ain't half hot mum and many dramas and TV shows I am absolutely delighted to honour a beautiful man xx being from Rochdale Lancashire England UK
What a lovely voice, and such a shock when one first saw him. The contrast was amazing. RIP.
Dear little man lovely voice loved that song whispering grass thankyou Paul 😊😊💕
What Don Estelle lacked in height, he made up for in his talent: alongside his co-stars Windsor Davies and Melvyn Hayes, he was extremely funny in 'It ain't half hot, Mum' and had a beautiful tenor voice. I hadn't realised that he was so ill before he died.
Oh I loved It Ain't Alf Hot Mum and Whispering Grass, Mum and I love that song to this day. Lovely guy
He was an excellent sing and Actor
I can remember him singing outside the old fine fair shop in Cwmbran as well as on tv of cause he was fabulous
Love it if you could do Windsor Davis
Would love to, but hitting brick walls at the moment.
@@UnusualThings1 I’ve just goggled it and it’s said Burial unknown
Looking forward to this one. 💥
Looking forward to watching this video, great actor sad when he died.
OMG, I loved him in It ain't half hot mum...Great voice. Didn't even realise he had died...Great memories, thanks for this, makes me feel old tho xx
Thankyou Paul. That was a lovely video as usual. Whispering Grass a beautiful song I loved it. You are very caring towards these long ago entertainers. Sadly missed but you always have time to remember them Thankyou Paul. ❤
I watched It ain't half hot mum with my dad every week and I thought he was great in it but when I heard him sing Whispering grass it blew me away! I never knew he could sing like that..even though he was part of the concert party in the show lol. B.O.BOYS boys to entertain you!! Loved it. Rip Don xx
Loved this show , used to watch it with my dad , thank you for the memories
What a voice. He deserves more than a grave without flowers. It breaks my heart.
I loved It Ain’t half hot mum, Don had a beautiful voice I agree they were terrific together, a great show.
How Don Estelle kept his face straight with Windsor Davies when singing there song must of been so hard bless him. Felt about sad that the grave doesn't have any flowers 💐 for him but another good video Paul x
A little guy with a big voice, loved him in It ain't half hot mum, RIP DON ESTELLE, Thank you for showing his resting place 👍👍
I have fond childhood memories of watching It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Thanks for this respectful tribute to atalented man. Going by the comments, no one ever had abad word to say about him. Never knew about his double act with Windsor Davies.
Was never a fan but my dad loved watching it ain't half hot mum. I did't mind watching dad's army with my dad but i did like Arther Lowe
Wow, thanks for this. I love Don Estelle and grew up listening to his wonderful voice on "It Ain't Half Hot, Mum". Great to also see so many fans in the comments.
Lovely Man remember him to when i was a kid in Ain't half hot mum watching it with my dad . Happy days 😊😊
It’s nice you actually get back to people’s comments and acknowledge them unlike other TH-camrs. Thank you for appreciating the viewers.
My pleasure 🙏
Very respectful. RIP Don and Windsor
loved his singing voice just amazing. rip don
Thank you for showing us places we probably wouldnt get to visit or even find , you present your visits so well .
Superb mate .. you caught me off guard ... I thought I was hid .. was well worth the soaking .. Great video mate Superbly covered 👍
Only Just found this Paul ....Beautiful tribute ...lovely headstone
Glad you enjoyed it
Really looking forward to this video. RIP Don 🌄
What a lovely man and an amazing voice.
What a voice and lovely man thanks for the video Paul brilliant xx
Lovely tribute to a great actor and singer. Thanks.
Brillant ad Always,cant wait for the next One.
Thank you.👍🇮🇹
Met Don in Christchurch NZ in 2002. A very gentle humble guy RIP
Paul when u visit Ronnie barker grave and keep it the great videos can I have a shoutout in your next video
Currently working through a long list. Hope to get to him soon. If I remember I will, but I usually have so much going through my mind when I visit somewhere.
Lofty boy lol thanks paul such a fantastic comedy show fabulous so funny he sure cud sing this has given me lovely memories again your a superstar big thanks 👍👍👍👍
I thought Don was amazing, really enjoyed watching him. Thanks for interesting videos. 👍🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍
Looking forward to this Paul see you there mate 👍
I love "it ain't half hot Mum". My late mother always imagined my brother in the army, would end up as a "Sgt Major Shut-Up". Don's voice was so unique
Loved the video of don Estelle. I came from Rochdale and knew where he lived He lived in a flats called the seven sisters . And often seen Windsor Davis going to his flat. So thank you for the Video brought back memories 🙂
Great video Paul thank you 😊 enjoyed it as always mate.
i never watched 'it aint half hot mum'..my grand parents did and cant believe his voice!!wow..R.I.P Don...and thankyou for another great vid x
Rest in peace Don Estelle. A beautiful voice and a fab actor sad to see his grave so empty and no flowers
He had a stall in our local shopping centre once, selling tapes of his singing. He was dressed in his full IAHHM clothes!
He was when I saw him
Small of stature but big on talent 👏
I heartily recommend buying the IAAHM box set because you ain't gonna see it on TV any time for the foreseeable future.
TH-cam only shows bits and pieces but you really need to see the whole story to appreciate Don's skills as an actor and a singer. Such a beautiful voice and a genuine gentleman.
takes you back to when this was on the telly, RIP Don Estelle...
Cheers thanks for the memories
Loved his voice. R.I.P. sweet.
Great singer🎉
I always remember my grandmother singing this song after a few sherries lol don you were a good actor and singer thanks 🙏 for sharing your video paul
What a beautiful voice.
Thanks Paul Great video xx
fond memories watching it as a child, great cast of comedy actors, rest in peace Gunner “Lofty” Sugden
Another good video Paul. I liked watching Don Estelle and Winsor Davies in 'It ain't half not Mum' he had lovely singing voice. Taken too early.Rest in Peace Don.
I was only 11 months old when he passed away. Thanks to my late grampa i will forwver have an appreciation for classic comedies, comics and actors of this era. So sad to learn about stuff like this.
What a lovely man he was we met him once he was doing a promotion in local Woolworths singing and telling jokes he was great with every one
I have several relatives who are at peace in Rochdale Cemetery. My Nan is at Heywood cemetery just down the road. Please tell them all I’m thinking of them while you’re there 😆 xx I’m only just old enough to remember it ain’t half hot mum but it always made my mum and dad laugh …thank you for the joy you brought to so many Don xx RIP
Don Estelle had a lovely voice, thank you for doing this video.
Great voice! I watched it ain’t half hot mum in the 70’s - loved it. No great comedies now or great actors
💔 great actor looking forward to the next video 👍 🙂 👌
he was a brilliant actor loved whispering grass x
I absolutely loved the entire cast ,bring back the good old comedys
I’m so sorry forgot to leave a little comment.
I always use to watch ‘it ent alf hot mum’ with my Dad. Windsor Davis use to scare the wind out of me 🤣. However Don was the one I use to feel slightly sorry for. However didn’t he have an amazing singing voice. What legends you have been visiting and many happy childhood memories flood back. Thank you. ❤️
Sing Lofty! What a lovely video Paul as always I have a lovely memory to share, when I worked for Top Rank Bingo as a caller back in the 80s at The Top Rank ex RITZ Cinema Birkenhead we had Don Estelle come and do a Show for us as Lofty of course and that wonderful singing voice will never forget him what a genuine lovely humble man he was. We could not get him off at the end, they wanted him to sing all night! We will not see his likes again we still have his lovely singing voice to listen to on CD Thanks Don R.I.P. - Mark - Wallasey Wirral - 20/8/22
Awee l used to watch Don And Windsor when l was much younger. What a Voice!!marvelous. Windsor was a character too and Melvyn. Loved em all. I loved it ain't hot mam hahaha plus the Indian guy. Great memories. Love this Paul.
Elizabeth in HULL E Yorkshire.
He was a little cutie pie RIP 🙏
Very well put forward, A great actor and singer, sadly missed but left us behind some great memories on screen,, May he RIP..
My Dad loved Ain't Half Hot Mum, It was the best prog on tv, everyone laughed all the way through and we looked forward every week to it coming on, sadly my Dad passed away but he was an avid fan R.i.p. Don and Windsor.