The Remarkable Life of Phil Campion - Bear &

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  • @MrSirRantalot
    @MrSirRantalot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +611

    Its quite sad the people are slagging Phils weight! The guys retired and chilling out, and he's earned his extra beef! Per Ardua.....

    • @bernardhoney7063
      @bernardhoney7063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Wouldn’t do it to his face

    • @markborzone5156
      @markborzone5156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@bernardhoney7063 precisely sir.

    • @brodie4603
      @brodie4603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      as long as he's happy with it sounds like he's earned it 🍖👍😀

    • @trident1314
      @trident1314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@bernardhoney7063 he'd probably laugh with you tbh

    • @stephensmith4480
      @stephensmith4480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bernardhoney7063 You took the words right out of my mouth mate 👍.

  • @lewishammant7366
    @lewishammant7366 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What a brilliant bloke, his way of talking and explaining his experiences makes me smile, he’s so positive always see a way out. Legend

  • @friarbishme
    @friarbishme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    What a guy, i could listen to Phil telling us his experiences all day and night. Please Bear you need to do some more like this

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Phil Campion’s sense of humour is absolutely infectious!

    • @jaytowey6226
      @jaytowey6226 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love it

  • @transformyourwealthandheal8555
    @transformyourwealthandheal8555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    He must have been incredibly fit in his prime, far fitter than anyone that wants to criticise him.

    • @avikillzkids5986
      @avikillzkids5986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being fit doesn’t make you immune to being a filthy thieving mass murdering coward rat👍🏻🙃

    • @lewissypher2595
      @lewissypher2595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Exactjy. Some gym bunny thinks 6 pack is required for selection. I remember a triathlete asking em about my all arms. And said that was easy. I told him. Take your lycra of. And your energy gel. Don’t sleep for36 hrs. Wet. Cold. Carrying injuries. Rashes. Blisters. Min food. And move
      Tactically. Then let’s talk. This guy has been through it all. And so he might have some demons which require self medication. He’s seen And done things that would make gyn bunnies wee their panties. Throbbers

    • @PokeEyeSlapSlap
      @PokeEyeSlapSlap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lewissypher2595 Well Said Buddy, hope you’ve had a fantastic Crimbo.
      Regards from an Ex British Infantryman.

    • @Dockernan1977
      @Dockernan1977 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He has nothing to prove to anybody.

    • @kevinadamson5768
      @kevinadamson5768 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't get in special forces if your a couch potato that's for sure. These chaps are on a different level fitness wise, only about 5% pass selection out of the best the British army has to offer.

  • @stefanfreeman3141
    @stefanfreeman3141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This guy's a legend my nephew is in the UK army big Phil regularly goes to see the boys training to encourage them this guy's a absolute legend

  • @awaywithpaul3423
    @awaywithpaul3423 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love listening to Big Phil, he talks a lot of sense. I remember his short videos on what to do if you find yourself in the midst of a terror attack back when it was a potential issue. Good sensible advice for keeping safe. The book is a great read too

  • @RalphBrooker-gn9iv
    @RalphBrooker-gn9iv ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Interesting. I was physically abused by father (serious stuff). Failed 11+ (beating). Went to St. John’s College Southsea. Hated it. Joined the ATC, 1189Sqn. We wore the old WW2 battle dress, ammo boots, and greatcoat. Then joined Royal Hampshire Regt under Col Freemantle. Legend. COP and NIPG in 82. Loved it. Good luck to you Big Phil.

  • @onlyme9254
    @onlyme9254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Phil is like my fantasy beer buddy I could listen to him for hours!

  • @davidsweeting6876
    @davidsweeting6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Can you imagine meeting Phil in a pub, you could listen for hours, what a top chap

  • @johnross7679
    @johnross7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    im ex scots guards met phil up stoke what a great guy , everyone was so amazed with his stories and his presence, god bless you brother , scottish john.

  • @icarus3604
    @icarus3604 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Met Phil, really friendly and no ego. Cracking bloke. I have loads of respect.

  • @Clarkie1970
    @Clarkie1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love big Phil to bits I owe him a lot as served under his command and he is one of the greatest guys your ever meet thanks Phil keep it up big fella x

  • @garycrisp429
    @garycrisp429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have got to learn how to leave my emotional difficulties behind, help myself get well& fulfil a dream of becoming a helpful person. Inspiring interview.

  • @grantio1
    @grantio1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met Phil twice once in Leyton the other on the tube. He’s the nicest bloke you ever wish to meet. Always offers people time and conversation. Top bloke all the best Phil.

  • @tonygloster3483
    @tonygloster3483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I met Phil on a cruise a few years ago he did a very entertaining show and then later got to chat to him at the bar that day a really nice guy true soldier much respect 👍

  • @wallabybob3020
    @wallabybob3020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    ‘You go down so low you can only look up’.
    Wonderful.👍🏻

  • @kewlfonz
    @kewlfonz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy's been there and done it for real - His stories are gripping enough in their real form without any BS to make them more exciting...

  • @cosbard9148
    @cosbard9148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm Irish and served in the Military and I really like this lad great attitude and I salute him
    Fair play Phil

  • @graham2733
    @graham2733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Loved it,Frank and honest and open and so very much down to earth and incredibly humorous,Phil what a fella.Looking forward to more like this please Bear.Good work man👍👊

  • @gordonmillsjr.1957
    @gordonmillsjr.1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Big Phil! - what a fantastic, upbeat and colourful character.
    Honest to a fault, and always grounded - something he shares with most ex SF.
    I'd love to see Bear and Phil to do an expedition together... Please!
    My hat is off.

  • @TheAngelOfDeath01
    @TheAngelOfDeath01 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Campion. Always have listened to him every time I've seen a video with that bloke. And frankly, you former SAS ops are some of the best to learn from!

  • @cp4512
    @cp4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fantastic to listen to some of his old stories. What a legend!

  • @daffyddduck2419
    @daffyddduck2419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    A true warrior , a gentleman and a hero ❤

  • @martinmouncher9825
    @martinmouncher9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Served with Phil in the Royal Hampshire Regiment late 80s early 90s.
    Never would have thought he would go on to do all he has done way back then when we were youngsters in the battalion.

    • @MC14may
      @MC14may 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alright mouch!

    • @outshine5411
      @outshine5411 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let it go kid

  • @kevinadamson5768
    @kevinadamson5768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Got to love Big Phil, funny and down to earth with a larger than life personality, someone you would like by your side when the bullets are flying to keep your morale up, nothing seems to faze him. Heard the story when he was in an ambush and the bullets were flying and he gets his hexi stove out and brews up, classic.

  • @edwindude9893
    @edwindude9893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phil’s a top bloke. If you spend some time with him he will leave a lasting memory and if you get to know him better a good mate.

  • @customspoons
    @customspoons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Such a likeable character. He's been through so much, need more of Big Phil !

    • @mrforeman7443
      @mrforeman7443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thoroughly recommend his books 👍

  • @sidbobby3233
    @sidbobby3233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This fella is more real than most of the people i find myself with now... we need genuine people like this to show r young gen... coz we r lost now....

  • @robertdeakin2428
    @robertdeakin2428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had the pleasure of meeting Phil about 5 years ago with pics to prove at a function for our military veterans in St Helens which my son in law organised. He's big brash bold and says it as it is(hallelujah), a fantastic speaker and a hell of a good guy, it was a pleasure and honour to be in his presence for an evening. Thank you for your service big Phil.

  • @michaellionart4841
    @michaellionart4841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Why only 15 minutes 😞 I could listen to those two for hours. Incredible lives some people live. Chapeau

  • @aderiley6592
    @aderiley6592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent stuff. Much respect for the two of you. Keep 'em coming Bear 🙏

  • @adds3733
    @adds3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The SAS was formed with the likes of Phil's cheek GOD bless you big man

  • @bendoherty3924
    @bendoherty3924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to this mans stories all day. Thank you for your service

  • @alanbell4297
    @alanbell4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had the honour and pleasure of doing an Army run Joint Service mountain adventurous training week up in Scotland near Fort William with Phil Campion many years ago. Me being a crab from the RAF, a boot neck from 45 Commando and a couple of Paras were on the course. A great guy and a lot of fun.

    • @paul8161
      @paul8161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well done to you all it sounded like you all had a blast together..well done for you all for serving. ❤💪💪

    • @rogb3199
      @rogb3199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder If JSMTC is still at Glenmore Lodge Aviemore?

  • @hotdogman75
    @hotdogman75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As others have said, pity this wasn't longer, Phil is such a great character! Had the pleasure of bumping into him a few times, watching Saints. One time, he turned up after K.O, straight from the pub. Within 2 mins he dropped his guts & cleared out a couple of rows in the Northam End 😄 Stewards thought there was some trouble, ran up but soon got wind of the cause 🤣

  • @mickigilson2299
    @mickigilson2299 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love you phill still remember when you and Stuart through me over the wall in canterbury . Your a legend mate

  • @richierich8334
    @richierich8334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up in care between 1987 - 1996, 7 to 16 and I absolutely loved it and miss it dearly.

    • @barryhamilton7845
      @barryhamilton7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah like wise! Grew up in care in Glasgow,from 89-95.10-16.Just didn't choose the right things in life when I left at 16.But had a decent time in care.

  • @L4WNY..
    @L4WNY.. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've listened to Phil tell his story a dozen times and could listen to him a dozen more ❤

    • @jonklein7130
      @jonklein7130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Remember it is not size of the man but the fight in the man. Grizzly Bears are big and fat and no one will screw with them.

  • @stevenhenry8374
    @stevenhenry8374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Read his book ... I had tears running down my face at times with laughter more than once. Great story well told

  • @robertleitch9682
    @robertleitch9682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If you haven't bought the book already it's a must, absolutely brilliant read!!!

  • @adrianmaycroft6483
    @adrianmaycroft6483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant , could listen to big Phil all day!

  • @toby000000
    @toby000000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I read Phil’s book on holiday a few years ago, great read! Really enjoyed this interview too, seems like a top bloke!

  • @antonygiggs1904
    @antonygiggs1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Massive respect to both these guys and anyone who makes the grade 👏

  • @henrygrey346
    @henrygrey346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A jolly and gentle giant! Kinda fella you need around you; when things get messy.

    • @henrygrey346
      @henrygrey346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @R A giant as in larger than life...

    • @henrygrey346
      @henrygrey346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @R A you're entitled to your opinion.

    • @soultraveller5027
      @soultraveller5027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's got a giant personality and character.With it Crack on lads

  • @ibana8449
    @ibana8449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Good interview Bear, Phil is a thoroughly decent bloke.

    • @markwestwood9730
      @markwestwood9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No he isn't, he's a fuckin turncoat. Went against everything most SF soldiers believe in just to get a career in media. I wouldn't give him 2 minutes.

    • @tonyduvall1611
      @tonyduvall1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He a shill, an agent of the agenda, he is a traitor.

    • @declanshanahan3888
      @declanshanahan3888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And who are you to judge?

  • @pskourides
    @pskourides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pair of Legends, we can only appreciate you and aspire to your standards, and capabilities, many thanks for this brilliant video.

  • @twinpotracer
    @twinpotracer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phil is a legend. I see him occasionally walking around the park and river near where I live. I never approach him, but always recognize him

    • @PokeEyeSlapSlap
      @PokeEyeSlapSlap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Say Hello and be yourself, I’m sure he’d chat to you even briefly.
      Go for it, I bet he’s pinged you many many times and will recognise you.

  • @markjames6669
    @markjames6669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice chap Phil is . How he tells his past experiences is brilliant

  • @soggz4246
    @soggz4246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a bloke!
    Many of my friends were in a children’s home,and not many of them are here anymore, due to the unfortunate paths they took. I’m guessing his YTS days must have been in the mid ‘80’s, for £26.25 a week,as I was on it too.
    So glad he joined the forces and pulled himself out of the hole he was heading for.
    He seems like a living legend like Billy Bingham, who came to our town and gave a talk about his life so far.
    Perhaps he should do a tour like Billy and talk about his days.
    I would go to hear him.
    He sounds a great character with some dark and light stories.
    All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its good to see these two have a bit of time together, I know Phil hadnt always been that complimentary about bear

    • @geoffsaunderson5766
      @geoffsaunderson5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @D hahaha! Bear is the son of SIR Grylls (in a peado enquiry by the way) little bear was sent on all sorts of very expensive adventures as a kid with the duke of Edinburgh award scheme, then for a very short period was in the TA sas seeing absolutely zero action. Then daddy used his connections to get him a tv series that was just a load of camera angles and acting! Whatever you say about Phil he could literally not be more fake than “bear”

    • @nigelbase1196
      @nigelbase1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @D 🤣🤣🤣 yeah right 🤨

    • @humancorruption9718
      @humancorruption9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @D What the hell are you on about. Both are the real deal except Bear is a Rupert and Phil is a soldier.

  • @paulfisher1160
    @paulfisher1160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Needed a kick and some motivation today and this did it, Thank you Bear. Prepared!

  • @ItsaPastaboy
    @ItsaPastaboy ปีที่แล้ว

    What a hero, what Big Phil does now for the youth is just amazing ❤

  • @davidian7787
    @davidian7787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He sounds like a soldier's, soldier. You could take any soldier from Greece, the Romans, the Vikings, a man at arms on a medieval campaign and this is the person you would get. Really good.
    I fought pirates off a yacht in Papua New Guinea. We didn't have guns either. My dad, in his mid seventies was battering people with a length of wood and I was trying to bundle people over the side, shouting a lot helps. Getting the anchor up and running away helps even more.
    Happy days, in hindsight.

    • @shadrickh5636
      @shadrickh5636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which part of PNG actually?

  • @grahamjordan1040
    @grahamjordan1040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember Phil talking about his sas selection at the end of the course they were holed up in a farmhouse to evade capture with people having a party and much fun was had he sounds like a great guy .

  • @richardmeftah2569
    @richardmeftah2569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an amazing guy, he's such an engaging storyteller.

  • @toptiggs
    @toptiggs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More,more,more.. i could listen to hours of your stories Phil, a true legend. 👊

  • @m140jam5
    @m140jam5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have to love Phil for his carisma, what a bloke and what a life! Such a gd character. Love to sit and have a few pints with him and hear his story.

  • @georgepiddington6563
    @georgepiddington6563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing but respect for people like him ,We are the best

  • @VisionAssoc
    @VisionAssoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phil Campions book is a Fantastic read, recommend it for anyone to read. All the best Phil.

  • @GWLAD
    @GWLAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Wish our Government had more people like Big Phil in their ranks instead of stuffed shirts and public school boys

    • @simonperry330
      @simonperry330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So True all career politicians never had a job in the real world.

    • @davidantill6949
      @davidantill6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Big Phil admitted that he was himself a public school boy

    • @maxflight777
      @maxflight777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidantill6949 GWLAD is t good with reading ! 😂

    • @georgebuller1914
      @georgebuller1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      'Back in the day' they did!

    • @georgebuller1914
      @georgebuller1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @weepiest nutt The more mature among us...

  • @14KShadow
    @14KShadow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He sure knows how to tell a story well. Could listen to him for hours

  • @nevets7152
    @nevets7152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dad was in the 1st and 2nd Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment joined 1933 done 20 years.

  • @ianmorris5501
    @ianmorris5501 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how he said,"I've got an eternal belief", I have never heard that phrase before . Fantastic.🇬🇧🔥🇬🇧

  • @denisehaskett6072
    @denisehaskett6072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good for you Phil. You looking good. See you again some time in the future no doubt. Stay safe. Great book too. :)

  • @jammaman
    @jammaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a man! And a great patriot to our beautiful country. 💪🏼🇬🇧

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How did I not know about this channel? I used to watch all of Bears SAS stuff on British TV years ago.

  • @SomeRandomBod
    @SomeRandomBod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that your speaking to Phil, he’s a top fella!

  • @lynsherlock4348
    @lynsherlock4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Phil and Bear for making me smile 🌹🙏😊❤️

  • @adambacker8178
    @adambacker8178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Phil Campion, what an awesome guy.

  • @ashleystyles6888
    @ashleystyles6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Phil is an absolute legend. Salt of the earth. Amazing.

  • @eapc44
    @eapc44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great phil always giving something back to help others ,like a lot of guys in regiment .god bless sir

  • @jonesy8128
    @jonesy8128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phil is a true warrior and a straight talking gentleman.

  • @zakiranderson722
    @zakiranderson722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to walk past a children's home whilst on my way to the sea cadets, I always felt privileged to walk along in my uniform and was very grateful for my upbringing I went on to join the TA 5RRF then eventually joined the RM's being surrounded in a good way🤣 by people like Phil had a long lasting impression.

  • @enigma7791
    @enigma7791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In life every so often you meet or see someone who is "a man's man!" Big Phil is the epitome of that. A life well lived Sir and at the end life is for experiences.

  • @markaldersey2663
    @markaldersey2663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Phil’s book is my next purchase on audible I’m listening to the regiment at the minute, all operators are so down to earth love it !

    • @jb6368
      @jb6368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Street kids thrown into uniform. Seems all had worst upbringing etc but twicked it to advantage. Most scum in prison will say upbringing caused them to down wayward path to prison,,bulls**t. Just excuses. You choose which way to channel your crappy childhood etc. I was dragged up not brought up but made choice to go opposite. So much respect for these guys,not pretending I want to be sas but mindset they moulded is exceptional.

  • @pward2482ify
    @pward2482ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Campion a true legend served with him in the tigers before he was sas

  • @aceboxinghk
    @aceboxinghk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seeing Navy Seals complaining about their Red Dot set up & Phil fighting Somali Pirates with Home Alone Tactics pretty much tells me which one is the better soldier. 😂👏🏻

    • @burgundycommander
      @burgundycommander ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a silly measure of comparison

    • @jamiewinter603
      @jamiewinter603 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He chucked a mini fridge at the fuckers 😂 proper lunatic… the Somali pirate must have thought it as well he fucked off after that haha!

  • @alivekicking6247
    @alivekicking6247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seen a few videos of Phil... what a great character!

  • @russellhawkins5113
    @russellhawkins5113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a excellent interview. You guys will make a great team.

  • @anthonyhaigh365
    @anthonyhaigh365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love this guy a true warrior

  • @jeztickles4361
    @jeztickles4361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a legend! I could listen to REAL people like this all day… I’d love to have an orange juice 🥤 with him some day!

  • @leddielive
    @leddielive 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cycling proficiency is a great qualification, 3 parts, 100 points per part, I imagine Phil scored 300/300 & that makes him the best bicycling sniper in the whole SAS, Super Army Soldier.

  • @VinnieScottJago
    @VinnieScottJago 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a brilliant example of men bear & big Phil love them both as men 💚

  • @bjquinn8253
    @bjquinn8253 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best along billy, Christian Jason and Lindsey god bless you all, you are all hero’s

  • @stephenbrown5844
    @stephenbrown5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic boys. Realy love a sas story😁❤️👍

  • @rayyanwits6310
    @rayyanwits6310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bear always brings inspiration for us

  • @MixPv4
    @MixPv4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really resonate with Phil's philosophy. I think we all do in some capacity.

  • @stuross8190
    @stuross8190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hugely entertaining interview, Phil makes it easy for the interviewer...a couple of starter questions and he gives a potted history of his incredible life with laughter chucked in as a bonus

  • @wicst01
    @wicst01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An inspiration, what a great guy Phil

  • @mxshredder925
    @mxshredder925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video 2 inspirational legends. Keep up the good work

  • @grahamfisher5436
    @grahamfisher5436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    excellent interview.
    it's terribly sad for me listening to folks like Phil, as I had a similar story as a youth
    born 72.
    I grew up in Newark upon Trent a very hard town and was extremely beaten up, I completely know the "what's coming through the door next" ?! with my stepdad.
    So I spent my time out in the countryside,
    small lad but extremely strong..
    so...
    basically ate off the land, swam in the mighty trent and Newark weir, sleep in fields, climbed allover the place,
    walked in old pair of shoes for miles and miles ALL WEATHER
    pair of jeans and jumper.. anything to not have to go home!!!
    I joined the 17/21st ☠ D Sqd ACF at 15
    and excelled in it
    got lancejack 1 stripe ^
    2 star 🌟 🌟
    (wanted to go for RSM )
    got marksman with the LE 303
    was in the gun group then SA80
    fired the
    GPMG
    Bren gun
    SA80
    303
    20mil antitank.
    On the weekend and annual camps -
    with the regs at Cromer, ( tank Corridors, in the
    amphibious Fox's), Beckingham,
    Proteus.
    I would win the assault course, shooting range competitions.
    as a prize I fired a "live" MILLIAN.
    then.. left school with no GCSE'S
    I went to the ARMY recruitment centre. with aim of Paras or Marines.
    However because I was born with short ( 2inches) Acillicles tendons, I couldn't join up.
    bamb ended right there. I was beyond gutted ,
    and so ended up drifting from 1 job to another.
    I wish there was something for me at my age 50 to be able to "give" to the services ,
    Folks like Phil should be able to run a dads army service..
    I'd sigh up straight away.
    its folks like Phil Foxy, Ant, Billy, ollie, and you Bear
    that are giving me great support in my life..
    do something for us civilians to ingage in..
    I know there's 1000s of folks like myself who need something to get involved in.
    especially middle aged folks.

    • @gggg2114
      @gggg2114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ACF is honestly amazing to join as an adult

    • @grahamfisher5436
      @grahamfisher5436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gggg2114 hi gg gg
      thanks for your suggestion.
      I'd always thought that
      ACF staff had to be ex military.
      I've just watched a ACF Adult volunteer video here on TH-cam
      and it's not the case..
      absolutely fantastic..
      I'm going to go to the local ACF
      this week, to have a chat
      THANK YOU VERY MUCH
      I will let you know, how I get on .

  • @ProbablyFat
    @ProbablyFat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phils humor is contagious, dude is a legend

  • @philipwoodford6286
    @philipwoodford6286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love listening to Big Phil an absolute legend

  • @jackgreen3466
    @jackgreen3466 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Boys should shed some respect on Phil that man’s done things we can only dream of credit to the country that man is

  • @g9mtkvilla
    @g9mtkvilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a down to earth bloke. Very inspirational

  • @vizveebee
    @vizveebee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant interview. "left school with a cycling proficiency test"!!! That was funny, but God channelled him in the direction he needed to go.

  • @jamesdaniel4706
    @jamesdaniel4706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Quite crazy his story of adoption. I was actually adopted at birth but my biological dad was an SAS sergeant. I'm not sure why I was given up. I was born in Hereford. I had a photo of my mom. But never any information or a pic of my dad. Still plays on my mind

    • @somebawldy3789
      @somebawldy3789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He might be you dad
      Is that whar your saying

    • @jamesdaniel4706
      @jamesdaniel4706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@somebawldy3789 never know

    • @alexmartinez280
      @alexmartinez280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      US or UK… sometime best not to assume? Deep enough roots and it’s less about where and more abOut you. Your birth place is similar to others where the town in US is claimed to be named after the town in uK

    • @budte
      @budte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it 'plays on your mind' go find out.

  • @patrickmedarac7253
    @patrickmedarac7253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect mr grils and Phil from a friend across the pond

  • @daintyleaf
    @daintyleaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love you Netflix shows. Thank you for your work.