I think the most heroic thing about this man isn't that he worked his way up from such a deprived background to prosperity for himself and then succeeding generations. It was that he was known to be always happy and jolly, coming home every day with gifts for his children. He didn't have a chip on his shoulder about how hard life had been to him. He just wanted to make sure his own family didn't go through the same deprivation. What a great quality in a human being.
It is very telling that Jeremy's grandfather didn't appear to have told his children of the hardship he suffered in childhood. He bore his suffering with dignity and just 'got on with it'. That is the type of person that made our country great.....It appears that he raised his children (incl. Jeremy's dad) with love and devotion.
“See, you shouldn’t go through this family history business. It’s just upsetting!” Now that’s the understatement of the century. You learn too much, you discover some unexpected things and then you have to take a break!
True..So true. But every once in a while you get some good surprises! I've cried as he does...too. To go backi in time..and comfort them is not possible. But, in spirit I do..and I know somehow they feel it.
@@ptaylor4923 : I don’t know the man. In the beginning it seemed he was rather disinterested about the whole thing-that it doesn’t really matter. He appears to be a bit more engaged now. However, it was the “lack of Starbucks” comment that bothered me. Gave me a “these peasants” vibe is all.
@@sum1has2 Actually, it was the pride in Yorkshire rugged independence "No Starbucks!" Not a New Yorker driving through the Appalachian or Rocky Mountains back country saying with disgust, "You can't even get a Starbucks here." More like a Hillbillie (some of the best people I know) from West Virginia or rancher from Colorado returning from New York City with relief. "Good riddance to that. Here you can breathe." 😉
....but the moment you can look back as a familymember; you must be still aware that they made it just because of your familyline& you and you can overcome that trauma ...just through facing truth& pray+work against it
The English Who Do You Think You Are? Is very sad. People in workhouses, etc. My 19th century ancestors (US) were professional musicians who partied throughout the 19th century. The left behind dozens of party and ball invitations we gave to a museum. They didn’t have much money but had a good time. The downturn for most came after the 1929 stock market crash and the Depression. But they recovered.
Bit of a difference between working in a woollen mill aged 12 in 1890 and only having a Playstation 4 courtesy of the taxpayer rather than a Playstation 5 in 2021.
I think the most heroic thing about this man isn't that he worked his way up from such a deprived background to prosperity for himself and then succeeding generations. It was that he was known to be always happy and jolly, coming home every day with gifts for his children. He didn't have a chip on his shoulder about how hard life had been to him. He just wanted to make sure his own family didn't go through the same deprivation. What a great quality in a human being.
His grandfather gave his children everything he never had, but wanted. We have much to owe our grandparents and beyond. Amazing people.
Love how at the beginning he wasn't really interested in his family but in every upload he has cried 💙
Imagine owing everything you have to an industrious 12 y/o orphan.
It is very telling that Jeremy's grandfather didn't appear to have told his children of the hardship he suffered in childhood. He bore his suffering with dignity and just 'got on with it'. That is the type of person that made our country great.....It appears that he raised his children (incl. Jeremy's dad) with love and devotion.
Sounds like the UK was far from great for people dying from TB and exhaustion.
What a lovely man with a tender heart.
We are lucky to live in these times.
Don't cry Jezza.... they'd be soooo proud of you.
I remember watching it when it aired and cried my eyes out when JP got choked up 😢
“See, you shouldn’t go through this family history business. It’s just upsetting!”
Now that’s the understatement of the century. You learn too much, you discover some unexpected things and then you have to take a break!
True..So true. But every once in a while you get some good surprises! I've cried as he does...too. To go backi in time..and comfort them is not possible. But, in spirit I do..and I know somehow they feel it.
It’s sometimes humbling but also helps us to be more appreciative of where we are.
Can’t quite figure this man out. He comes across as rather arrogant and remote yet tears up about family he says he feels no connection with.
He obviously feels a connection that's why he gets upset. He does have a heart.
I don't get your take on his "arrogance."
@@ptaylor4923 : I don’t know the man. In the beginning it seemed he was rather disinterested about the whole thing-that it doesn’t really matter. He appears to be a bit more engaged now. However, it was the “lack of Starbucks” comment that bothered me. Gave me a “these peasants” vibe is all.
@@sum1has2 Actually, it was the pride in Yorkshire rugged independence "No Starbucks!" Not a New Yorker driving through the Appalachian or Rocky Mountains back country saying with disgust, "You can't even get a Starbucks here." More like a Hillbillie (some of the best people I know) from West Virginia or rancher from Colorado returning from New York City with relief. "Good riddance to that. Here you can breathe." 😉
@@ptaylor4923 Glad to hear it. I agree with that attitude. I’ll have to rewatch it.
....but the moment you can look back as a familymember; you must be still aware that they made it just because of your familyline& you and you can overcome that trauma ...just through facing truth& pray+work against it
Kudos to Arthur.
The English Who Do You Think You Are? Is very sad. People in workhouses, etc. My 19th century ancestors (US) were professional musicians who partied throughout the 19th century. The left behind dozens of party and ball invitations we gave to a museum. They didn’t have much money but had a good time. The downturn for most came after the 1929 stock market crash and the Depression. But they recovered.
Yeah, your ancestors owned slaves who toiled in the scorching heat of summer whilst your relatives "partied".
Yorkshire is so beautiful.
And what's wrong with Hertfordshire
And Middlesex doesn't exist as a county anymore.
@@MsPeabody1231 Why did we have an Essex, a Sussex, a Wessex and a Middlesex, but never Nosex? I suppose a Norfolk comes a bit close.
Well the Wenzels in Rickmansworth is always sold out by 3pm for a start.......
@@MrBoybergs Paxman: No You Lose 5 Points
Does anyone ever say they are a proud Hertfordshireman the way they say proud Yorkshire man, didn't think so
Welcome to the working class, Jeremy.
Bit of a difference between working in a woollen mill aged 12 in 1890 and only having a Playstation 4 courtesy of the taxpayer rather than a Playstation 5 in 2021.
@@artsed08 How do i receive my courtesy taxpayer playstation 4?
@@jamesman6668 Umm, sell the iPhone?
@@araucariapasquale1 no free playstation 4 then, huh?
@@jamesman6668 aww, no iPhone also? What'd you spend the dole cash on? At the offie? 😄
11 January 2006 S2 E1
Russell Brand brought me here.
" no one ever says they come from Hertfordshire or Middlesex"
What a funny comment. People say what country theyre from all the time.
There are long running jokes & tales about being a 'proud Yorkshireman' - so not a funny comment if you understand this.
Who else is here because of Russel Brand?
Paxman comes from a long line of people who keep on interrupting others with more questions while they're answering the previous question.
And he votes Conservtive