Ok lads, one final cheer for the absolute legend that’s been posting these Sharpe clips for us. They’ve been entertaining us for years and got me through quarantine. Thank you. Hip, hip, hip!
HUZZAH! I only recently discovered this channel, and 5pm on Thursdays has honestly been the highlight of my locked-down life ever since. I am so sad the journey is ended.
@@catriona_drummondat that time, there was no such thing as a teenager. Once you turned 13 you were an adult and either apprenticed to learn a trade or taught homemaking.
It is and I thought his laugh was a choke at first lol. But the fact that that actor made me hate him and then made me respect him is a brilliant piece of acting.
When you think about it he's lost both his children (Jane and Christian Gibbons, his wards), most of his pull with the army , a sizeable fortune by having the South Essex broken up, no wife or mistress and a favored posting in India essentially growing drugs. Then he gets stripped and sunstroke. Have to admit, that hurts.
I love how they ended Simmerson. In the same way someone (Sharpe) born in a gutter can rise in station through bravery and skill, someone raised with silver spoon and taught to have distain for anything below him can rise as a person, and with a bit of trauma and tragedy (and touch of heat stroke) he can learn at least the first little bits of compassion and good humor. Sharpe is all about how anyone can end up anywhere because of circumstance of birth, and you can have brave or cowardly officers, pious or perfidious priests, dutiful or derelicting soldiers, and that even in a time of great social immobility, it should never stop you trying from doing the best you can, and being the best you can too. "It's no sin to be born in the dirt, boys, but it's a terrible sin to want to stay there" - harper
He had a great character arch when you think about it. Furthermore, that "Quite so, quite so" in reference to we all make mistakes? That says much more than you'd expect. Simmerson is basically referring to the things he himself did in the past toward Sharpe, and he's accepting that Sharpe's apparent hatred of him.... is his doing.
Being Sean Bean and going through a franchise without dying, not even once, now that's definitely soldiering. (apologies, I really tried but simply couldn't resist lol)
Anyone else feel there was quite a unique way Sharpe looked back in this? Notice how in most, if not all the endings of the episodes, he had a tendency to look back at some point. But the story, and expression on his face told me it was him taking 1 final look back as a way of wishing the audience a farewell, as the final episode of the whole Sharpe series.
I agree, this one is different and slightly more heavyweight, if that makes sense. He actually looks straight into the camera for a micro-second, which made me jump. There's a case for saying that as well as Sharpe's farewell this is _Sean_ looking back and saying goodbye, though of course this wasn't the last scene he filmed. (That was "trying to hang Barabbas".)
Quite a journey we've all gone through. We've watched Sharpe go from saving Wellesley's life, to capturing an eagle at Talavera, to seeing Boney himself at Waterloo, and reconciling with old enemies (that he didn't kill.) If that's not soldiering, I don't know what is.
There's only one thing for us to do. Sing Here's 40 chieling on the drum. For those who volunteer to come. To list and fight the foe today. Over the hills and far away. O the hills o the main. Thought Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George command's and we obey. Over the hills and far away.
From a simple Yank, thank you for this journey. One day after watching US Civil War vids, this magnificent channel was recommended to me. For once, TH-cam's algorithm worked. All of y'all, keep soldiering on.
Something interesting to tell ya! The series that the show is based on (also called Sharpe) has a spin off about the American Civil War. Sharpe's son, named Patrick after Harper, is a French liason to the Union Army.
@@kansandoge Happy reading! I haven't had the chance to read the series myself, but it's a fun little detail that the character was included in the novel.
"You're a good man, Colonel Sharpe. For all you would have the world think otherwise." Nailed it. And it looks to me like Marie-Angelique hopes to find her way to Normandy in the near future...
Watching through the whole series seeing Simmerson and Sharpe being arch nemesis's, and being allies. To see them shake hands at 6:25 is quite a touching moment. Two grumpy guys that basically hated each other, calling it quits.
Well, we knew it was coming. I wish everyone the best and hope all of y’all can find a new channel to watch. I for one will miss this one and reading y’all’s comments. Take care.
Seriously, the episodes and clips were incredible (great performances, music, writing, just everything...) but half the fun was discussing it and joking around in the comments with fellow sharpe fans after. Thank u all and I wish u all the best.
@@stefanfilipovits21 I can't think of another community I'm in where everyone has virtually the same whacked-out sense of humor. I"m going to miss the comments sections even more than the clips.
I held my daughter as she passed away and i felt so powerless. I told her i loved her , that daddy was with her and she didn't need to hurt anymore. I told her she could let go and she would be safe. I don't remember when the tears stopped that day, I'm not sure they did and that was 9 years ago. I'm sharing this because this scene moved me to tears because it was so well done. All 3 did an amazing job and it's beautiful in it's own way.
It was a great journey, thank you to this TH-cam channel for introducing me to Sharpe, I will cherish the story and adventure for the rest of my years! Achievement Unlocked: Honorable Discharge: That Was Proper Soldiering
Posting clips weekly for years, introducing so many people to the glory that is Sharpe, and providing a meeting place to chat about it... That really is soldiering. To whoever runs this channel - thank you, so much.
Seriously, THANK. You. Whoever you are. I learned a lot and laughed even more. And thanks to you lads and ladies in the sharpe fandom. I’ve never known a better fandom/comment section. Half the fun of watching these incredible clips was talking to you all afterwards.
@@talavera9515 totally. And I learned ALOT of interesting history from this comment section too. It wasn’t all just “that’s soldiering” (though I did love that). There was history and tactics and facts about the weapons. I learned and laughed in equal measure.
I like that they finished the series with Simmerson not seeing Sharpe as an enemy anymore. Simmerson was the first proper rival that Sharpe had from Rifles, with this small addition to the conclusion it rounds it out with him also as his last 👍
Sharpe's face at the offer of a hand shake, like he was totally bemused by it all and didn't know what to do. In some ways it was a victory for Simmerson bewildering Sharpe like that 🤣
Though I don't think sharpe forgives him, after all this is the guy that tried to have him murdered a few times - not to mention hunted through a marsh like dogs. As well he hurt and sabotaged all of his friends and even to an extent had a hand in damaging his relationship with his first wife.
@@Johnny-zn5ld Simmerson gained a grudging respect for him, the tipping point being saving his life. I mean if someone you consider your arch nemesis saves your life that's gotta mean that MAYBE they are the better person, even someone like Simmerson couldn't ignore that.
I may be a foolish optimist but I refuse to believe we will not have one last film, perhaps based on the new book. I always hoped they would mash Sharpe and Hornblower and do "Devil" in some form but alas, it seemed not to be (yet)
Diehard Sharpe fans can meet his son Henri Patrick Lassan, a French cavalry officer, who serves as an envoy for France in America, 1861-2, in the 4 book series about Nathaniel Starbuck. Nate is befriended by Patrick, as he calls himself, and rides with him over Confederate lines during Seven Pines. Although Sharpe is not mentioned by name, Patrick gives enough information about himself so that you KNOW he is Sharpe’s son. He even carries Sharpe’s sword and speaks of his parents briefly. He is a major figure in the last quarter of the book Copperhead, and appears as a minor character in the preceding book Bull Run.
His son in America would be about the same age as Sharpe is in India. By my reckoning, he was born about 1777. I like how he lands up where we first met him in the books. And where he really saved Wellesleys life and was made ensign being he was a sergeant in the 33rd. Transferred to the 74th and a temporary Royal Marine at Trafalgar before joining the 95th. I'd like to see an image of him when he joined in 1793 when he would have been wearing a cocked hat ( tricorn).
Alas it has finally come to an end. It's been a wonderful journey with you lads. And now that's soldiering. *Achievement Unlocked:* _"O'er the Hills and Far Away"_
When Simmerson in essence salutes his former arch enemy you know the series has to end. What more is there to see or say. Thanks to all who allowed us to view this masterpiece.
I tip my hat to those who have been posting these clips. I would have never known about Sharpe if it wasn't for them. To my fellow commentators, I sincerely wish good tidings to you all, and that you continue good soldiering for all the days to come. Not mourning the end, but savoring the great moments of the journey? Now THAT IS soldiering
I saw John Tams at Warwick folk festival. He finished with over the hills. There was quite a pause, no one moved, while people gathered themselves, before erupting into standing applause. Which then continued for some time.
I stopped watching tv more than 30 years ago because programming (in the US) had become so wretched. From time to time I found the (rare) tv series that compelled me to buy the DVD set. However, the Sharpe series from beginning to end is the only series that compelled me to truly invest myself emotionally in the main characters. I regret the DVD is not available in the US. The storylines are so dense and complex ewch time I watch a program I learn something new. What a great series!!
I don't often comment on TH-cam channels but I have a lot to be thankful for with this one, I would never have discovered Sharpe if it weren't for this TH-cam channel. Now that's soldiering.
As awesome as it would be to see a show like this in 2022 with the budget and technology to really make the battles feel real, it wouldn't have the charm that this cast did. It's what made me watch the clips and binge the show without ever having heard of it before. Sean Bean IS Richard Sharpe.
This is the last clip? I can't believe it! No! Tell me it's not true!!!!!! This channel literally inspired me to watch the show and read the books. Thank you.
Small world - I'm currently re-reading _Eagle_ too! It's astonishingly well constructed (particularly for a first novel!) and it's fascinating to see all the exposition and character-building laid out so delicately, and perfectly balanced with establishing Sharpe's universe.
The one Sharpe episode I've never seen, more's the pity. I had the pleasure of meeting Bernard Cornwell at a book signing oh, 17-18 years ago. Pete Postlethwaite had just died, and Mr. Cornwell said that his character, Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswell, had been a pleasure to write about - a real good old-fashioned villan with redeeming qualities whatsoever - or words to that effect. Pete was a wonderful character actor, and I've seen him in other roles very different from Obadiah Hakeswell. He always did a terrific job. Sharpe went on to several other new adventures, and the world of the villainous being what it is, there were no shortage who had it in for Sharpe. All of the memorable ongoing characters in the series were well done (including John Tams as Hagman, of course) and whether in the novels or in the television series, Sharpe and Mr. Cornwell have provide many, many hours of wonderful entertainment. Many thanks to you all.
Maybe now you guys can upload clips from the Hornblower series? It is quite similar to the Sharpe series, but it focuses on the naval warfare instead. Thank you so much for all the Sharpe uploads through the years!
I've read all the Hornblower books, several times. I could only tolerate a few of the A&E episodes, because they just took too much liberty with the books. I suppose if you haven't read the books, they would seem OK, because the acting and production values were pretty good. Ioann Gruffaud (or however that Welsh name is spelled) was an excellent choice for young Hornblower. I believe he got the part from his bit role in James Cameron's "Titanic," in which he piloted a lifeboat among the victims looking for survivors.
And so we reach the end. Its been a great journey with all my fellow Sharpe fans. Many thanks for uploading. So lets ride off over the hill and far away after one last glance behind us....now that's soldiering! ;)
The hero we didn’t know we all needed for so many episodes and edits. Now that’s just not soldiering but also being amazing. Truly, thank you to those who have worked on these videos for all of us and to those who feel it is over now, come back and ride the ride again. Live memory lane a bit and maybe, just maybe, we will see more of each other and Sharpe again (how I don’t know but maybe lol) To Sharpe, his Chosen Men, to all the other characters and women he has loved, go off thinking of Sharpe’s song in the form of Hagman’s voice.
Absolutely outstanding story and program. I always was amazed at the number of great actors that appeared in this series. Sean Bean went on to bigger and better things...but he will always be Sharpe to me.
Ok lads, one final cheer for the absolute legend that’s been posting these Sharpe clips for us. They’ve been entertaining us for years and got me through quarantine. Thank you.
Hip, hip, hip!
HUZZAH
HUZZAH! I only recently discovered this channel, and 5pm on Thursdays has honestly been the highlight of my locked-down life ever since. I am so sad the journey is ended.
HUZZAH!!!
HURRA
H'RAYYY!
Got to admit, not a bad way to die. A beautiful woman crying over you and a man who is your hero telling you that you are worthy.
true, just sucks to have that experience at age 14.
@@catriona_drummondat that time, there was no such thing as a teenager. Once you turned 13 you were an adult and either apprenticed to learn a trade or taught homemaking.
@@charlescox290 ahh, the good old times.
that we could be so lucky, eh?
That's soldiering
Seeing Sir Henry acting as a likable fella is weird. The sun must have really gone to his head.
It is and I thought his laugh was a choke at first lol. But the fact that that actor made me hate him and then made me respect him is a brilliant piece of acting.
Would that it could convert all the bastards in the world to better people.
I watched him play a vicar in Downton Abbey. Almost hard to believe it was the same actor. Sign of a great actor I guess.
getting staked out and left to die does tend to give one a chance to think back on ones life and priorities.
When you think about it he's lost both his children (Jane and Christian Gibbons, his wards), most of his pull with the army , a sizeable fortune by having the South Essex broken up, no wife or mistress and a favored posting in India essentially growing drugs. Then he gets stripped and sunstroke.
Have to admit, that hurts.
Seems like the tour of duty for Sharpe is over, and so for us. It has been a pleasure good sir. It has been proper soldiering.
Yep
Good proper soldiering indeed.
Hip Hip
Have not seen All of them in be in order ,since OBS Masterpiece Theater, in mid 1980's....
And mostly long block of episodes.
Most proper
I love how they ended Simmerson. In the same way someone (Sharpe) born in a gutter can rise in station through bravery and skill, someone raised with silver spoon and taught to have distain for anything below him can rise as a person, and with a bit of trauma and tragedy (and touch of heat stroke) he can learn at least the first little bits of compassion and good humor.
Sharpe is all about how anyone can end up anywhere because of circumstance of birth, and you can have brave or cowardly officers, pious or perfidious priests, dutiful or derelicting soldiers, and that even in a time of great social immobility, it should never stop you trying from doing the best you can, and being the best you can too.
"It's no sin to be born in the dirt, boys, but it's a terrible sin to want to stay there" - harper
Fantastically put
You sir are a poet
Simmerson: "God speed you safe home, Richard."
Sharpe: "Until our next TV movie because everyone expects you to be in all of them."
He had a great character arch when you think about it. Furthermore, that "Quite so, quite so" in reference to we all make mistakes? That says much more than you'd expect. Simmerson is basically referring to the things he himself did in the past toward Sharpe, and he's accepting that Sharpe's apparent hatred of him.... is his doing.
Poor boy. He saved the ladies by sacrificing himself. He did what any soldiers would have done.
That's soldiering
A gentleman!
And he got as good of a reward as he could've hoped under the circumstances ;)
Now that’s soldiering
It kinda hurts me that there no lads i met will dare enough to do the same thing these days...and that surely not soldiering.
He was the last ensign in the series
I can't believe Sean Bean made it through an entire franchise without dying!
he made up for in everything hes been in since...
@@stuartmcmahon8870 he came close though , once
Being Sean Bean and going through a franchise without dying, not even once, now that's definitely soldiering.
(apologies, I really tried but simply couldn't resist lol)
Whilst everyone else jokes and memes about him dying in everything he's been in, I sit smugly thinking of Sharpe!
Well Grim reaper settled for all his other characters through the years...
Watching all the Sharpe TH-cam clips up until the last one...
Now that's soldiering.
Aye, but a good rifleman can reload and watch the entire series again 3 times in 1 minute in any weather.
Both aye on that... 👍👍👍
Big fan of the Sharpe saga and Sean Bean. From the first until the last.
No lad, that's showdering!
Funny how all it took was some PTSD and severe heatstroke that brought out the heroic and good-natured side of Simmerson!
Let’s keep that trick in our back pocket.
Once you've hit rock bottom, you can only go upwards.
Living hells have a way of showing a man he can die who he is, or go on to be someone better first.
If you think about it, he can't use hia cousin at Horse Guards or friends at court. He might actually have to soldier!
Only thing better is if Simmerson goes "Sorry about my niece, Sharpe.."
Channeling your inner Hagman to ease a dying soldier's suffering... now that's soldiering.
Defo wasn't expecting that. Good stuff.
Indeed rookiespartan, indeed.
All he needed was some Best brown paper and Parrafin oil.
Anyone else have “over the hills and far away” on repeat in their head while watching this?
Here's forty shillings on the drum
For those who'll volunteer to come
To 'list and fight the foe today.
Over the hills and far away.…
@@lucasfeliphe7028 O'er the hills and o'er the main,
Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain...
@@talavera9515 King George commands and we obey
Over the hills and far away
@@garrettlauzon1656 you guys are breaking my heart. Thanks for all the laughs and knowledge.
Used to sing it at folk clubs years ago. And will again once lockdown is over!
Ain't a finer bunch of scoundrel youtubers than the lads who've followed sharpe's adventures on this channel. Adieu dear friends.
It really has been a lot of fun.
Adieu, adieu...we're over the hills and far away.
Fairwell Detective Donald Kimball, Chosen Man
Farewell, comrade.
Farewell Chosen Men!
We've all been through this series together now ONE LAST TIME LADS!
Now THATS soldiering!
“Now that’s soldiering”, I’m gonna miss that
Now that's soldiering
Now that's soldiering! I'm gonna miss that so much
Missing comments that end with 'that's soldiering' now that's soldiering!
Now that's soldiering
I almost lost it when he started saying the lines for Over the hills and far away.
If so, then you're the only one who didn't. Now that's soldiering.
I almost lost it when I forgot this is the last One!
Like he was conveying Chosen Man status on the young man that gave his life to protect the women and children.
Sharpe singing over the hills and far away to the boy reminded me of Hagman's singing, as well as his demise at waterloo. Absolute legend
Love Hagman, such a poetic look on a bloody time.
Here's 40 shillings on the drum....
The dying boy looked like James mcevoy
Anyone else feel there was quite a unique way Sharpe looked back in this? Notice how in most, if not all the endings of the episodes, he had a tendency to look back at some point.
But the story, and expression on his face told me it was him taking 1 final look back as a way of wishing the audience a farewell, as the final episode of the whole Sharpe series.
I agree, this one is different and slightly more heavyweight, if that makes sense. He actually looks straight into the camera for a micro-second, which made me jump.
There's a case for saying that as well as Sharpe's farewell this is _Sean_ looking back and saying goodbye, though of course this wasn't the last scene he filmed. (That was "trying to hang Barabbas".)
One last look back before home, farewell Richard Sharpe and Patrick Harper.
How is nobody talking about Simmersons character arc, I genuinely liked him then
Damn it Man, Bleed Me!
I thought it was ripe. Don't you think it is ripe?
It is a great moment
Yea and all it took was him being striped naked, staked out in the sun to die and go mad
Such a great performance. He made me hate him and then made me respect him. That’s acting!
Quite a journey we've all gone through.
We've watched Sharpe go from saving Wellesley's life, to capturing an eagle at Talavera, to seeing Boney himself at Waterloo, and reconciling with old enemies (that he didn't kill.)
If that's not soldiering, I don't know what is.
I’m gonna miss enjoying these clips and talking with you lot after. It’s been an awesome journey.
There's only one thing for us to do. Sing
Here's 40 chieling on the drum.
For those who volunteer to come.
To list and fight the foe today.
Over the hills and far away.
O the hills o the main.
Thought Flanders, Portugal and Spain.
King George command's and we obey.
Over the hills and far away.
You know you’re a hero when you have enough enemies that you can kill some and let some live.
I would love to see Sharpe’s Devil as a film
We never saw boney. We did see some of his Imperial Guard though.
Making peace with old enemys
now thats soldiering
Well at least the kid died happy with a stunning view of... glorious hilly Indian vistas.
🤣. We should all be so lucky.
He died soldiering with an assist from colonel sharpe
Now thats dying..
Darn close to being worth it. Stunning vistas indeed. The princess was not hard on the eyes either.
Two rather large hills.
From a simple Yank, thank you for this journey. One day after watching US Civil War vids, this magnificent channel was recommended to me. For once, TH-cam's algorithm worked. All of y'all, keep soldiering on.
Something interesting to tell ya! The series that the show is based on (also called Sharpe) has a spin off about the American Civil War. Sharpe's son, named Patrick after Harper, is a French liason to the Union Army.
@@chawk6201 Thanks for the info! Looks like my public library has all of them, so I guess I'll have to check those out soon!
@@kansandoge Happy reading! I haven't had the chance to read the series myself, but it's a fun little detail that the character was included in the novel.
The show never had the greatest of budgets but damn did it have some fine writing, music, and talent.
The same is said about Babylon 5.
Yeah, the writing was stellar, the performances unforgettable, and the music was poignant and beautiful. It really is a gem of a series.
From what I can tell, it also had era-appropriate kit and costuming too!
Sean Bean said it himself. They tell good stories...simple stories, but good stories.
God bless ‘em!
Being a young combatant who dies at episode's end. That's Perkinsing.
Similar to Perkin's death
but hits me harder when it's Sharpe that gives the tune instead of Hagman...
Perkins survived more episodes than he died in. This is called. Ensigning. .
Too soon.
@@Tiwaz81 in the books, Perkins just disappeared
he didnt die in Sharpe's Battle, funnily enough
"You're a good man, Colonel Sharpe. For all you would have the world think otherwise."
Nailed it. And it looks to me like Marie-Angelique hopes to find her way to Normandy in the near future...
Easily a top 3 of sharpe's damsels in distress
Watching through the whole series seeing Simmerson and Sharpe being arch nemesis's, and being allies. To see them shake hands at 6:25 is quite a touching moment. Two grumpy guys that basically hated each other, calling it quits.
Thank you for posing these and for incubating the 'that's soldiering' meme
That last moment between Simmerson and Sharpe 😁
Kinda like Simmerson saying thank you for all the times Sharpe bailed him out and saved his butt.
@@timclaus8313 closing the chapter you may say
Well, we knew it was coming. I wish everyone the best and hope all of y’all can find a new channel to watch. I for one will miss this one and reading y’all’s comments. Take care.
Seriously, the episodes and clips were incredible (great performances, music, writing, just everything...) but half the fun was discussing it and joking around in the comments with fellow sharpe fans after. Thank u all and I wish u all the best.
The clips were fun, but I spent far more time enjoying the comments.
@@jonathanbrown7250 by far the best comment section/fandom I’ve found
@@stefanfilipovits21 I can't think of another community I'm in where everyone has virtually the same whacked-out sense of humor. I"m going to miss the comments sections even more than the clips.
@@jonathanbrown7250 I can't think of anything else where I regularly lose a couple of hours reading every single comment on a five-minute video!
I held my daughter as she passed away and i felt so powerless. I told her i loved her , that daddy was with her and she didn't need to hurt anymore. I told her she could let go and she would be safe.
I don't remember when the tears stopped that day, I'm not sure they did and that was 9 years ago.
I'm sharing this because this scene moved me to tears because it was so well done. All 3 did an amazing job and it's beautiful in it's own way.
The greatest man that never existed and we still all wanted to be him, hurrah the light infantry
Uploading the entirety of Sharpe to youtube and curating perhaps the most niche but endearing meme community on the internet. Now that's soldiering!
It was a great journey, thank you to this TH-cam channel for introducing me to Sharpe, I will cherish the story and adventure for the rest of my years!
Achievement Unlocked: Honorable Discharge: That Was Proper Soldiering
Achievement Earned:
*Chosen Man!*
@@Southern_Crusader Thank you Killer Joy for all your achievements! I loved reading each of them and always looked for you in the comments! HUZZAH!
@@stiglitz3532 sharpe is being show on drama channel Saturday mornings at 1100am
And our hero rides off into the sunset
As he deserves. I’m glad Sharpe and Harper get happy endings. They deserve it. The closure with Simmerson was just the cherry on top.
Whoever was regularly updating this channel, thank you very much, have a lovely life, you deserve it
Posting clips weekly for years, introducing so many people to the glory that is Sharpe, and providing a meeting place to chat about it...
That really is soldiering. To whoever runs this channel - thank you, so much.
Seriously, THANK. You. Whoever you are. I learned a lot and laughed even more. And thanks to you lads and ladies in the sharpe fandom. I’ve never known a better fandom/comment section. Half the fun of watching these incredible clips was talking to you all afterwards.
@@stefanfilipovits21 That's the joy of the weekly upload format - people keep coming back because there's always something new to see and to say.
@@talavera9515 totally. And I learned ALOT of interesting history from this comment section too. It wasn’t all just “that’s soldiering” (though I did love that). There was history and tactics and facts about the weapons. I learned and laughed in equal measure.
I like that they finished the series with Simmerson not seeing Sharpe as an enemy anymore.
Simmerson was the first proper rival that Sharpe had from Rifles, with this small addition to the conclusion it rounds it out with him also as his last 👍
Sharpe's face at the offer of a hand shake, like he was totally bemused by it all and didn't know what to do. In some ways it was a victory for Simmerson bewildering Sharpe like that 🤣
It took him the closest a brush with death he could have, to change him.
If that doesn't change a person, nothing will.
That might be the biggest "BRUH" moment in this series...
Though I don't think sharpe forgives him, after all this is the guy that tried to have him murdered a few times - not to mention hunted through a marsh like dogs. As well he hurt and sabotaged all of his friends and even to an extent had a hand in damaging his relationship with his first wife.
@@Johnny-zn5ld Simmerson gained a grudging respect for him, the tipping point being saving his life. I mean if someone you consider your arch nemesis saves your life that's gotta mean that MAYBE they are the better person, even someone like Simmerson couldn't ignore that.
Saying goodbye to a dying man
Now that's leading
Sharpe is a true leader and it's all genuinely from the heart.
I simply loved this wonderful series.
Every character is etched in my mind - from Isaiah Tongue, Perkins to Hagman and Harris - thankyou Bernard!!!!
pity no one filmed Sharpe's Devil, we would have seen him and Napoleon have a conversation.
THAT I’d have loved to see
Just read yesterday that the author is doing another Sharpe book so perhaps Sean Bean will put on the jacket one more time.
Yeah and they talk about Duco
@@JBGARINGAN So he survived 2 times then? 1 shot by a french soldier 2 shot by sharpe.
I may be a foolish optimist but I refuse to believe we will not have one last film, perhaps based on the new book. I always hoped they would mash Sharpe and Hornblower and do "Devil" in some form but alas, it seemed not to be (yet)
Man when Sharpe starting speaking "Over the hills, and far away." All I could think about was Perkins :C
When does he do that?
@@weeewoooooooo it starts at 1:15, sharpe says with “here’s forty shillings on the drum”
Diehard Sharpe fans can meet his son Henri Patrick Lassan, a French cavalry officer, who serves as an envoy for France in America, 1861-2, in the 4 book series about Nathaniel Starbuck. Nate is befriended by Patrick, as he calls himself, and rides with him over Confederate lines during Seven Pines. Although Sharpe is not mentioned by name, Patrick gives enough information about himself so that you KNOW he is Sharpe’s son. He even carries Sharpe’s sword and speaks of his parents briefly. He is a major figure in the last quarter of the book Copperhead, and appears as a minor character in the preceding book Bull Run.
His son in America would be about the same age as Sharpe is in India. By my reckoning, he was born about 1777.
I like how he lands up where we first met him in the books. And where he really saved Wellesleys life and was made ensign being he was a sergeant in the 33rd.
Transferred to the 74th and a temporary Royal Marine at Trafalgar before joining the 95th.
I'd like to see an image of him when he joined in 1793 when he would have been wearing a cocked hat ( tricorn).
Sharpe's son became a French military officer??? Now if that isn't poetic justice, I don't know what is.
Still strange that in the TV show they give that name to the old French colonel who accidentally lets Sharpe into the fortress.
@@alicemi4155 French CAVALRY officer...much to Sharpe's dismay. It's Rifles or nothing, kid!
"But if Simmerson can change like that, there's hope for us all."
Kinda beautiful lol
By God’s graces, may it be so.
Buggered if I'm changing, there's nowt wrong wi'me!
Salute lads, to the greatest soldier and officer the army has ever had
Salute!
huzzah
I think the end is just a great way to end a series, whoever made this channel thank you your amazing.
Watching this channel from the very start to the bittersweet end...
Now that’s soldiering!
Hoping a old rival a safe and speedy ride home, calling them by their first name, and shaking them by the hand? Now that’s soldiering.
It has been an honor to be on this journey with all of you!
Ending almost every season with a kid dying, now that’s soldiering
The end of a channel, literally th end of the series. Wish there was more
Alas it has finally come to an end. It's been a wonderful journey with you lads. And now that's soldiering.
*Achievement Unlocked:* _"O'er the Hills and Far Away"_
When Simmerson in essence salutes his former arch enemy you know the series has to end. What more is there to see or say. Thanks to all who allowed us to view this masterpiece.
Achievement Unlocked: To what we fight: To Love, to peace, to morrow.
Achievement Earned:
*Chosen Man*
@@Southern_Crusader Achievement Earned: A Good Wingman: To the end
I am glad to see that this channel has earned a lot of new fans for this criminally underrated show.
I’m glad this channel introduced me to such a good show :D
I’ve learned a lot, laughed a lot, and got to speak to some funny and awesome sharpe fans because of this channel.
I guess this the final final goodbye, the last of the TV series. Gentlemen, it has been an honour soldiering with you. :(
Same to you good sir same to you
Sir Henry's laugh haha
I thought he was choking at first. I loved it!
I followed sharp form day one and it's a fitting finish to see sir Henry simmerson finely man up and give Richard his hand
''Be buggered if I'm changing. Thas nowt wrong wi' me.'' Spoken like a true Yorkshireman
Thank you for this lad, been watching for two years sad to see it go.
Now that's Soldiering!!!!
I tip my hat to those who have been posting these clips. I would have never known about Sharpe if it wasn't for them.
To my fellow commentators, I sincerely wish good tidings to you all, and that you continue good soldiering for all the days to come.
Not mourning the end, but savoring the great moments of the journey? Now THAT IS soldiering
It’s been a pleasure watching these with you all.
I loved the fact that Sharpe and Simmerson mended their differences in the end
I saw John Tams at Warwick folk festival. He finished with over the hills. There was quite a pause, no one moved, while people gathered themselves, before erupting into standing applause. Which then continued for some time.
That's finest soldiering!
It was one of those series that you never want to end
"buggered if I'm changing, nowt wrong with me".
Aye never change Sharpe, great series, good end.
"Amen to that. _Amen_ to that."
Indeed. Sharpe got the happy ending he deserves.
TOP NOTCH ! Thank you for making the effort to post these - from NZ.
I stopped watching tv more than 30 years ago because programming (in the US) had become so wretched. From time to time I found the (rare) tv series that compelled me to buy the DVD set. However, the Sharpe series from beginning to end is the only series that compelled me to truly invest myself emotionally in the main characters. I regret the DVD is not available in the US. The storylines are so dense and complex ewch time I watch a program I learn something new. What a great series!!
I don't often comment on TH-cam channels but I have a lot to be thankful for with this one, I would never have discovered Sharpe if it weren't for this TH-cam channel. Now that's soldiering.
Truly wish there were more episodes to look forward to watching. Such a well made series. Farewell!
Unto all good things there must come an End. Thank you good Sir for three years of these wonderful videos, that truly was Soldiering.
The last time I was this early...
Well, this is that time.
Thank you for the journey.
Wow. The exit theam still get me after all those years. Thanks for posting this.
Fitting end to a great story.
So it's over, it's been good soldiering with you lads.
It's been a great journey lads, soldiering and all.
Cheers, till we meet again,
And far away.
Saving my sanity during lockdown, that's soldiering.. Thank you!
I kinda wanna see Sean Bean wear his Sharpe uniform today in his 60's and just have the nostalgia set in.
I love the dumbfounded look on Sharpes face when Simmerson offers him his hand.
This Sharpe series is one of the best ever! Thank You! Oohraah from California! O7
God bless Simmerson, one of the all time great antagonists.
As awesome as it would be to see a show like this in 2022 with the budget and technology to really make the battles feel real, it wouldn't have the charm that this cast did. It's what made me watch the clips and binge the show without ever having heard of it before. Sean Bean IS Richard Sharpe.
And what's this. Sean Bean LIVED till the end! They broke the law of film with that one! NOW THAT is good soldierin'
This is the last clip? I can't believe it! No! Tell me it's not true!!!!!!
This channel literally inspired me to watch the show and read the books.
Thank you.
Same here! I JUST started Sharpe’s Eagle and can’t wait to keep going.
@@stefanfilipovits21 I'm currently re-reading sharpe's eagle! what a coincidence! enjoy man
Small world - I'm currently re-reading _Eagle_ too! It's astonishingly well constructed (particularly for a first novel!) and it's fascinating to see all the exposition and character-building laid out so delicately, and perfectly balanced with establishing Sharpe's universe.
@@angelfan16 I am! Hope you do too!
Well to whoever has been uploading these clips, good speed to you sir and thank you
"Bugger if I'm changing, nowt wrong with me"
Cracking send off
That's right. Nowt wrong with you. Ride on Sharpe, enjoy Normandy and your children.
Bringing so many people together through Sharpe during a Lockdown, now that's soldiering
The one Sharpe episode I've never seen, more's the pity. I had the pleasure of meeting Bernard Cornwell at a book signing oh, 17-18 years ago. Pete Postlethwaite had just died, and Mr. Cornwell said that his character, Sgt. Obadiah Hakeswell, had been a pleasure to write about - a real good old-fashioned villan with redeeming qualities whatsoever - or words to that effect. Pete was a wonderful character actor, and I've seen him in other roles very different from Obadiah Hakeswell. He always did a terrific job. Sharpe went on to several other new adventures, and the world of the villainous being what it is, there were no shortage who had it in for Sharpe. All of the memorable ongoing characters in the series were well done (including John Tams as Hagman, of course) and whether in the novels or in the television series, Sharpe and Mr. Cornwell have provide many, many hours of wonderful entertainment. Many thanks to you all.
Will the Sharpe TH-cam team also retire to their farms in Normandy?
Let us all keep soldiering on! To over the hills and far away!
Maybe now you guys can upload clips from the Hornblower series? It is quite similar to the Sharpe series, but it focuses on the naval warfare instead. Thank you so much for all the Sharpe uploads through the years!
I've started seeing Hornblower clips in my suggested list.
@@jwrockets same lol
I’d watch that.
Achievement Unlocked: now that's buggering 🤣
I've read all the Hornblower books, several times. I could only tolerate a few of the A&E episodes, because they just took too much liberty with the books. I suppose if you haven't read the books, they would seem OK, because the acting and production values were pretty good.
Ioann Gruffaud (or however that Welsh name is spelled) was an excellent choice for young Hornblower. I believe he got the part from his bit role in James Cameron's "Titanic," in which he piloted a lifeboat among the victims looking for survivors.
Aww. The last time we get to see Sharpe's dramatic look back.
Thank you for the clips! And introducing us to a wonderful series!
When your personal enemy saves you anyways, a man would take a hard look at himself. Henry Simmersons growth as a character was sublime.
Surviving getting shot or stabbed three times an episode in any weather or condition? That's soldiering!
Love these clips been great during thos lockdown appreciate it alot
One of the best series. I wish there were more like it today.
Keep watching i have for the last 10 years plus, these never get old, Richard Sharpe lives on HUZZAH
And so we reach the end. Its been a great journey with all my fellow Sharpe fans. Many thanks for uploading. So lets ride off over the hill and far away after one last glance behind us....now that's soldiering! ;)
The hero we didn’t know we all needed for so many episodes and edits. Now that’s just not soldiering but also being amazing.
Truly, thank you to those who have worked on these videos for all of us and to those who feel it is over now, come back and ride the ride again. Live memory lane a bit and maybe, just maybe, we will see more of each other and Sharpe again (how I don’t know but maybe lol)
To Sharpe, his Chosen Men, to all the other characters and women he has loved, go off thinking of Sharpe’s song in the form of Hagman’s voice.
Thanks for posting bro (or broette). Epic show.
Absolutely outstanding story and program. I always was amazed at the number of great actors that appeared in this series. Sean Bean went on to bigger and better things...but he will always be Sharpe to me.
Thank you, good sir, for your devoted service to your many thousands of followers! Well done! And that's soldiering!