Thora Hird - A Life Well Lived

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  • Please join me in this video, Thora Hird - A Life Well Lived.
    Thora Hird was one of Britain's best-known and best-loved comedians. Thora's upbringing was decidedly theatrical, but she had a healthy and normal childhood, and one of the many joys in her life, was to remember her childhood with great affection and nostalgia.
    With a career spanning more than eight decades, Thora Hird is widely regarded as one of the finest character actresses Britain has ever produced!
    Thora Hird appeared in more than 100 films and also starred in many television comedies, she was also a marvelous stage actress and brilliantly portrayed the works of the famous playwright Alan Bennett for television.
    Thora Hird worked into her nineties with great dedication, regardless of the health issues that came with her age - Thora Hird was a consummate professional.
    Please join me (on a rather wet and windy day!) in remembering the life of this brilliant actress and entertainer, and walk with me as I take flowers to the Garden of Remembrance in Chichester where Thora Hird's funeral took place in March 2003.
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  • @MJC1124
    @MJC1124 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Thora Hird was a gem in real life. In about 1981, I was on a coach tour of the southern states of the US and who should be on it but Thora and her husband. She was recovering from a hip operation. She mucked in with everyone else and never played the star -- she was always ready to wait her turn. On the day we were due to fly home, we arrived at the airport and were told there would be a considerable delay because of heavy snow in the UK. When we eventually boarded, the crew recognised Thora and offered her two seats in first class. She refused, saying she wanted to sit with her "friends'', her fellow coach passengers. They don't make stars like that any more.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Oh my goodness!!!! I love this story so much - thank you for sharing it! That’s really heart warming and to be honest exactly what I would of expected from her! I love her so much!!!! ❤️her autobiography is fabulous and while you’re reading it you kind of read it in her voice 🤭 thank you again for this lovely information!

    • @elainaworsley470
      @elainaworsley470 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      She was a true star fantastic actress and all round human being. Loved her. RIP

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She was! I agree ❤️❤️❤️

    • @blackcountrywench6483
      @blackcountrywench6483 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why didn't they have more children in those days were they're parents had lots wished I'd had more than one

    • @sueamos3860
      @sueamos3860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s lovely

  • @HelloWorld-fy1px
    @HelloWorld-fy1px 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a lovely tribute to an outstanding woman and role model. Good night and God bless love.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! xxxx

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I remembered her face because my all time favorite movies are British from the 40’s and 50’s. But it is the quote that any English speaking person should remember! Thank you for this remembrance of a WONDERFUL LADY!!

  • @rogerbritton2106
    @rogerbritton2106 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    She was a great actress, sadly they don't make them like her anymore.. It was a lovely account of her well lived life, filled with love and laughter,, rest well dear lady or should I say Dame Thora.. God bless..

  • @Gillby47
    @Gillby47 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I am currently confined to bed after surgery,last week I fell out of bed and was unable to get up.I had to wait for an hour for help.As I sat on the floor I was reminded of that wonderful Thora play,A cracker under the sofa.Such a wonderful performance,my favourite of hers.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh no!!!! I hope you are feeling better - that must have been scary! I can imagine that Thora came to mind though! Sending very best wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️🌹

    • @KazgarothUsher
      @KazgarothUsher ปีที่แล้ว

      Wishing you a speedy recovery :)

  • @Pauline-wu4ej
    @Pauline-wu4ej ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a talented lady. Loved watching her on tv. A loss to the country.

  • @marybarratt2649
    @marybarratt2649 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    She was an absolute treasure and I dont think she will ever be forgotten. Superb actress. God bless her wherever she is and hope she met up with Scottie.

  • @larrydart7124
    @larrydart7124 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I thought her single greatest performance was in the Talking Heads series, "Waiting For The Telegram" as a 99 year old woman thinking back to her young days. Absolutely heartbreakingly sad.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She could make you laugh one minute and cry the next! An absolutely brilliant actress! ❤️🌹

    • @camnsprencheria3225
      @camnsprencheria3225 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I absolutely love Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads series and still watch the DVDs at least once or twice every year. Sadly I only remember Thora from Last of the Summer Wine, Songs of Praise, Hallelujah and Dinner Ladies - still such a privilege to see her and of course absolutely love her!

  • @paulmoloney4160
    @paulmoloney4160 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She was a great actress and sadly missed x

  • @melly9037
    @melly9037 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sometimes I cry watching these but mostly I sit with a big smile 😊❤😊

  • @eugenebell3166
    @eugenebell3166 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love her to bits, so versatile in her characters.

  • @juliepownall1063
    @juliepownall1063 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I liked thora hird a lovely lady and great actress RIP

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She was an inspiration and such a brilliant actress. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @michaelfeeney1821
    @michaelfeeney1821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A brilliant lady and a brilliant actress

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She was really wonderful - and such a professional! ❤❤❤

  • @user-jy8mo5fi5q
    @user-jy8mo5fi5q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    TNhe first time Thora came to my attention was in A Kind of loving the look on her face when he daughters new husband threw up behind the settee was something to behold. Her acting skills were fantastic. A part of a new generation of films depicting ordinary working people.

  • @steveowen5767
    @steveowen5767 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As a Lancastrian Thora was and is an all time great. I too have find memories of this great Woman. x

  • @Yogi22727
    @Yogi22727 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember Dame Thora Hird from Last of the Summer Wine, she was great even when she was driving the red Triumph Herald badly!! 😅😆😁😄😃RIP Dame Thora.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t even tell you how much I love Thora! I literally laugh until I cry with the way she delivers her lines! And Last of the Summer Wine was just the absolute best! ❤️🌹

  • @brendagilliland5602
    @brendagilliland5602 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She was a wonderful woman sadly missed xx

  • @boatymcboatface6969
    @boatymcboatface6969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Being born in the 90s and from New Zealand, my generation watched US content, kid shows and other youth/young adult audience content on our 'TVNZ2' channel compared to 'TVNZ1' which catered to the older adults and seniors with UK shows, etc. I remembered my parents watching TVNZ1 all the time (they were boomers) so I recalled watching shows like Coronation Street, Emmerdale, vaguely EastEnders and other shows as a kid. I remember Dame Thora Hird from when my parents used to watch Last of the Summer Wine. Her voice is what I remember. After seeing this I never realized she had such a resume. What an incredible lady.

  • @gerryd7027
    @gerryd7027 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The lady couldn't retire she loved acting too much and even when she was getting on a bit she was sharp at a tack. Sadly missed 😞 🙏

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s true!!!! It was in here genes - and she never missed a bear with her humour you’re right - sharp as a tack to the last! And incredibly missed ❤️

  • @janstaz
    @janstaz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved Thora Hird.. Lovely lady. I was named after her daughter. My mam loved Janette Scott.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my goodness so do I - I love Janette - what a beautiful name! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @britgirl68
    @britgirl68 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the fact her bedroom was over the theatre 🎥 wow! A kind of loving great film! Such a full career she had❤️

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I can imagine how much it inspired Thora listening to all the laughter and applause! A Kind of Loving is definitely on of my favourite films! ❤️

  • @teressaalcantara5762
    @teressaalcantara5762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved Thora Hurd. I’m loving memory so funny

  • @lynndrury1
    @lynndrury1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thora was the best. I love everything that she was in.

  • @margaretflounders8510
    @margaretflounders8510 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I saw Thora once, as she was eating a meal in a cafe in Blackpool, of course I just smiled at her and left her alone, having just watched her on stage..She also came out with the funniest line Iv'e ever heard, when playing "In Loving Memory"..Christopher Beeney had shut himself in the pantry, Thora was looking for him, and opened the door and there he stood, stark naked, hands in front! All she said was "Oh Billy..my best jelly mould!"...I'm laughing just writing this!

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I LOVE THIS! Thank you so much! I wouldn’t have interrupted her eating either 🤣 it must be hard at times being such a familiar face! She was so funny - even with just a look!!!! Thank you so much for your comment and thank you for watching this video ❤️🌹

  • @kchara7078
    @kchara7078 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I never cared for "...Summer Wine" but I loved "In Loving Memory." I was surprised to find her in "Dinner Ladies" and Alan Bennett's play, " A Cream Cracker Under the Settee." She was brilliant.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was - especially in Cream Cracker - stunning performance! ❤️

  • @jamesacklin7261
    @jamesacklin7261 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Beautiful and Bad wow you picked a good choise the amazing Thora Hird .she was a wonderful actress and funny comedian and everybody's favorite battle-axe thank you for sharing

  • @colinturner4158
    @colinturner4158 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She was good old school of a actress a lovely lady by all accounts

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She was! ❤️🌹 and very down to earth and plain speaking ❤️

  • @Jammo1978
    @Jammo1978 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She was part of the furniture in our house and probably every other people's house back in the 80/90s, RIP THORA 🙏 🕊 ☮

  • @gaggymott9159
    @gaggymott9159 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thora Hird was a super, super actress! She played to nosey neighbours, kind interested every Sunday, Praise Be and Hallelujah. Then her epitome, for me ,came when her Damehood was awarded, and she was honoured publically for her service to the general public 👍👍👍👍

  • @pixusphotographic
    @pixusphotographic ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I met Thora when I lived in Beston in Leeds while she was filming in Loving memory. She was a lovely women who spent time to sign autographs and chat to her fans between filming.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s so lovely thank you for sharing that! I can totally imagine Thora was like that! Thank you! And thank you for watching! Xx

  • @midnightblue3226
    @midnightblue3226 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My favourite was Lost For Words...she and Pete Postlethwaite, who played her son, were just a joy to watch....so moving....had me laughing one minute and sobbing the next....loved Thora to bits....there'll never be anyone like her in my book....

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's how I feel about Thora! It's one extreme to another faster than the speed of light - from laughter to tears and back to laughter again - she was amazing! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching xxx

  • @lunevalleyparanormal
    @lunevalleyparanormal ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I live near Morecambe & the residents are campaigning to have a statue of her in the town like they have with Eric Morecambe
    She was a great actress
    Thank you for the video

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh!!! That would be superb! I hope it happens! Thank you so much for watching xx

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I remember a short doco she did on the Midland Hotel Morecambe. You can find it somewhere on TH-cam. My mum used to tell me tales Of staying there’s herself in the 50’s as a young girl

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll see if I can find that thank you so much xx

    • @lunevalleyparanormal
      @lunevalleyparanormal ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xr6lad It’s such a popular place to go to for afternoon tea I live 15 minutes away

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeautifulBadandBizarre th-cam.com/video/0qRNF4cQI9c/w-d-xo.html

  • @ghost-ez2zn
    @ghost-ez2zn ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm not British and I rarely know of most of the folks you celebrate here, but I enjoy this channel so much! Thank you so much for your research and for creating such interesting videos.. I'm ill and spend lots of time unable to get out of bed and this channel goes a long way towards keeping me from going stir crazy.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh this is soooo lovely! Thank you so much and it’s just what I needed to hear right now! It’s been a tough week and I haven’t had the time I’ve needed to make the next video due to an emergency situation earlier in the week - but I’ve pushed the boundaries of no sleep done it! And you have just made it all worthwhile! A huge thank you! I hope you will be feeling much better soon ❤️❤️❤️

    • @MorrisHillmanProductions
      @MorrisHillmanProductions 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm not British either-in fact I'm Australian. I enjoyed the episode about June Whitfield.

  • @christineduffy3113
    @christineduffy3113 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved her in Last of the Summer Wine read the comment about her being down to earth doesn't surprise me always came across as a decent person brilliant British actress

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! She was a great actress and seemingly a lovely character with no pretentiousness! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bojack40
    @bojack40 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Bless her, she was an amazing actress and a lovely woman

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was! So very funny - I think she was brilliant! And I love that she was so down to earth and honest ❤️🌹

  • @basingstoke63
    @basingstoke63 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My late Aunt Dorothy became friends with Thora Through their local church in London . A fine actress indeed .

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh that’s so lovely! Thora had such a dry sense of humour! 🥰❤️🤣xx

    • @basingstoke63
      @basingstoke63 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BeautifulBadandBizarre Thora and Dorothy would sit and pretend to be serious , but would then erupt in fits of laughter . I never met Thora myself , but Dorothy coined , what I believe is a new term . A Vesuvius of random hilarity .

  • @barryrudge1576
    @barryrudge1576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had seen Thora in a couple of 1940's films but my abiding memory is her appearance as the archetype mother in law in, "A kind of loving' when Alan Bates Returned home drunk and threw up behind the settee. Thora's look was enough without having to say anything that absolutely creased me with laughing. Just like yourself, It's got to be one of my favourite films that Thora Hird appeared in.

  • @AndrewDrapper
    @AndrewDrapper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So nice to hear of an actress with a happy life.

  • @maggieklara5884
    @maggieklara5884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great lady.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She truly was - it was a life dedicated to entertaining people and to loving her family and friends xx

  • @simonevans343
    @simonevans343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mother hated it when I used to tell her that she looked and sounded like Thora Hird. Shame really because I loved both of them . A very talented character actor. Much missed . THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhh 🤭 I think Thora was the absolute best - she reminded me of a northern version of my London Nan! A truly wonderful woman! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching! It’s very much appreciated xx ❤️🌹

  • @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391
    @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Even though I've enjoyed everything that I've seen her in, I totally agree that the talking heads was her best performance. Truly sublime.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes - Alan Bennett’s writing and Thora’s acting and delivery - the perfect combination ❤️🌹

  • @worldgonemad1977
    @worldgonemad1977 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “A life well lived” was absolutely peerless, just like the lady herself💖

  • @jeffmakor7135
    @jeffmakor7135 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I remember seeing her in the Will Hay films. He was a favourite, but she went on to become the best battle axe this country has produced, and there's been some heavyweight contenders.
    Northern humour from a bygone age poured out of her and you've done her memory credit with this video, our lass.
    Jmx

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much! I love Thora - she has never failed to make me laugh - and at times cry - she was brilliant ❤️

  • @sharonlegg85
    @sharonlegg85 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just watched this episode and loved it. I had an Aunty Vera who was a mixture of so many of Thora’s characters. The mum in Dinnerladies and the Mum in A Kind of Loving. I think everyone has a Thora in their lives ❤️

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s certainly true for me! Thora played some amazing roles and was such a great character herself! A Kind of Loving is one of my favourite films - I adored June Ritchie in that film also! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @keithrich8373
    @keithrich8373 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If you have never seen Lost For Words with Pete Postlethwaite it's a must.I think it's the best part she ever played funny touching and acted flawlessly.Thora was peerless in every role and I doubt she will ever be bettered.God bless her

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! It’s brilliant - Thora could make you cry happy and sad tears at the same time! Loved Pete too ❤️🌹

  • @jujulionesselsa1416
    @jujulionesselsa1416 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OMG "Lost For Words" . With beloved Thora and Pete Postlethwaite. 😊

  • @pdunne86
    @pdunne86 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thora thank you for being part of my growing up

  • @melly9037
    @melly9037 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can listen to you for hours and guess what; that's what I'm about to do 😊❤😊 oh my 20yrs since she passed ❤

  • @doritahenriques3641
    @doritahenriques3641 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There isn't much I can add to what everyone else has already said, Thora was simply the best ❤ bless her 🙏

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She was truly magnificent - I agree ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Toastrackman
    @Toastrackman ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A very very fine actress and comedian, with a personality that commanded respect.
    R.I.P Dame Thora 💐

  • @JAY-lo3sx
    @JAY-lo3sx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A truly remarkable lady.
    Always a great joy & a pleasure to watch.

  • @peterbadman6668
    @peterbadman6668 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now dame Thora hird can give her own song of praise in heaven!

  • @wendysvanadventures2659
    @wendysvanadventures2659 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful actress and what a lovely summary of her life in tribute -so glad she had such a long and happy life

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      She was!!! Absolutely brilliant ❤️🌹 thank you so much and thank you for watching!!! Xxx very much appreciated 🥰

  • @rogerbritton2106
    @rogerbritton2106 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She was a fantastic actress, dry humour and a laugh a minute..

  • @stevecooper6653
    @stevecooper6653 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Phew 😮‍💨 made me exhausted just seeing and watching,all that this lady had done and crammed into her life 🤷worked none stop..I love last of the summer wine.and remember her being in it for many years right to the end…

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! She worked non-stop, so many of the actors and actresses back then worked hard - sometimes I don’t think people people realise they weren’t just on the tv or making films - they were working on stage, doing Summer Season, Panto, opening events, charity events etc - always on the go!

  • @groovygregsmith
    @groovygregsmith 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh thank you x.

  • @barefootcontessa3112
    @barefootcontessa3112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love Thora Hird such a talented and lovely lady.

  • @wladniem
    @wladniem ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lovely story of Thora

  • @thinkforyourself2109
    @thinkforyourself2109 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's good to hear about actors and actresses who in real life are traditional and religious people. We too often hear stories about Hollywood types whose behaviour is terrible, and now whose political views when expressed alienate half their potential audience. I like the old-style actor like Thora Hird who treated it like a job and not a license to misbehave.

  • @AGMundy
    @AGMundy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thora had a very warm voice and of course her lovely personality seemed always to be conveyed. Her performance in The Cream Cracker Under The Settee was deservedly garnered a BAFTA. She once phones a friend of mine who had, just before she died, sought her autograph. He was Scottish and she a lovely chat with him and especially remembered her husband with him.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s so lovely to hear! Thank you! Yes A Cream Cracker was one of her finest performances I agree! Thank you so much for watching the video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ryanricardo
    @ryanricardo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing actress ❤

  • @sargee97
    @sargee97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My late parents and I adored Thora, what an actress. A true British icon, our very own Thora Hird thank you for the great entertainment and all the wonderful laughs ❤️🌹❤️

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She was marvellous - a natural born entertainer and talent ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for watching the video ❤️

  • @mortuaryartist
    @mortuaryartist ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved ‘in loving memory’.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was brilliant! To be honest I love pretty much everything Thora did - off the top of my head I can’t think of anything I didn’t like! She was so funny xxxx

  • @deemdoubleu
    @deemdoubleu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice of you to lay flowers

  • @StooFras-TheFiresofHell.
    @StooFras-TheFiresofHell. ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I especially liked in in Last of the Summer Wine, even though I had seen her prior
    to this in a few movies, great actress, so sadly missed.😊

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She was such a good actress I agree and so funny ❤️ and I agree - sadly missed xxxx

  • @danyaradimacher6581
    @danyaradimacher6581 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved Thora as an actress and in comedy she always managed to make me chuckle and laugh it was fun watching her on tele, I loved watching her on Last of the summer wine, where she would be driving and she would blame her husband for moving the gear stick lol xx

  • @Nick-01536
    @Nick-01536 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a wonderful actress.....I didn't realise how busy with work she was .

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      She really was - both wonderful and busy! Also I think with a lot of he old stars you tend to forget how much stage work they did! Same with Stanley Holloway etc - they were really hard workers!

  • @christophermarshall527
    @christophermarshall527 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for reminding us all, what a uniquely talented actress Thora Hird was, brought a tear to my eye. Thank you!

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much - it was my total pleasure I loved Thora 🥰❤️

  • @katdouglass666
    @katdouglass666 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely loved her in Last of the Summer Wine.

  • @mick62mick
    @mick62mick ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tribute. Thank you.

  • @timwebb8780
    @timwebb8780 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautifully narrated and very professional. You've done thora proud 👏

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Tim - that means a lot to me - I appreciate that ❤️🌹

  • @paulandrew6457
    @paulandrew6457 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderful! Im binge watching your episodes. No one could deliver line like Thora.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much - I'm glad you are enjoying the videos - thank you for watching - it's very appreciated! xx

  • @MrBadBean
    @MrBadBean ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is a British legend.

  • @simongee8928
    @simongee8928 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I first remember Thora playing opposite Freddie Frinton in the early '60s comedy series 'Meet the Wife'. An absolute gem and well worth looking up, with Freddie playing the henpecked husband to perfection. 😁

  • @stevendunn264
    @stevendunn264 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She is one of my favorite comedy actresses.

  • @T5-635
    @T5-635 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A flower from me. 🥀🥀 to Thora Hird. She was a truly uniqe actress. Thank you so much for telling her life story.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

    • @T5-635
      @T5-635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeautifulBadandBizarre I must say l shall be following your videos. I found this one so informative. Thora Hird is one of my favourite actresses. I love old films and often wonder about the actors and actresses lives. Thank you a million times.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! You’ve made my day! I absolutely adore watching old films - and this time of year when it’s so cold outside it’s definitely my most favourite thing to do! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @raymondfunnel6856
    @raymondfunnel6856 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A lovely lady and brilliant actress

  • @nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850
    @nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another lovely tribute, thanks. Our former Rector was at Thora's funeral x

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's interesting! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the video - it's very appreciated! xx

  • @SpuktasticAudio
    @SpuktasticAudio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another gloriously entertaining insight into the life of one of our National Treasures. Thank you. ❤

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! i'm so glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! xxxx

  • @craigorford9932
    @craigorford9932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow,loved to see Thora on tv,And love watching the old films like Will Hay,George Formby and all the carry on fills Ealing fill are the Best

  • @jaynewhite9428
    @jaynewhite9428 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She was a fantastic actress. God bless her.

  • @danielsellers8538
    @danielsellers8538 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A truly talented lady in the comedy world Thora Hird thank you for entertaining us with your skills in acting and the theracticle world Rest in Peace

  • @teressaalcantara5762
    @teressaalcantara5762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved Thora so funny

  • @berylslocombe7122
    @berylslocombe7122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You zre so sorly missed

  • @alisonjordan
    @alisonjordan ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Parents were huge fans of “Last of the Summer Wine” and would watch “Songs of Praise” and “Praise Be” religiously (no pun intended)😁 Thora Hird was a good looking actress in her younger day, and became a versatile character actress. I am amazed she did not request to be buried, or her ashes to be scattered somewhere in Lancashire, as she was a proud Northerner... AGAIN I am surprised there is no grave stone or memorial plaque to this very popular personality 💐🌼

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was thoroughly amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I know exactly what you mean! I thought that too about everything you’ve said! It always seems sad to me when there is no stone or plaque 🌹

  • @shaunlowthians7145
    @shaunlowthians7145 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful, thank you, yet again.

  • @terryansell6641
    @terryansell6641 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a excellent Webb site thank you from New Zealand

  • @swansong5263
    @swansong5263 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a lovely tribute to a lovely actress!

  • @leeroberts121
    @leeroberts121 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    may i say, you do a fantistic job, you're tributes to these people is truly wonderful.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so very much! Apologies for the late reply - I missed this lovely comment when it was first posted! xx

  • @sheilanixon913
    @sheilanixon913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thora Hird lived in Morcambe, Lancashire just before World War 2. She was very kind to my mum's cousin, when her husband was a POW. Both Auntie Marjorie and Thora Hird had daughters named Janette , born about 1938. Thetvwere friends all their lives.

  • @Ihfmpw8
    @Ihfmpw8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My maiden name is Scott. This is a wonderful story of Thora xx

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if you are related to Thora’s husbands family? Thank you so much and thank you for watching ❤️

  • @suetodd1725
    @suetodd1725 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Brilliant actress,Thora Hird,loved her in everything she was in, especially last of the summer wine,playing Edie,who was married too Wesley,also in her appearance in the dinner ladies,she was a fabulous lady,caring,and would go out of her way for her fans,a truly lovely lady ❤️ thank you for this,total respect ❤️😊xxxxxx

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Sue - Thora was amazing - she has made me laugh and made me cry at the same time! An extraordinary actress whom I absolutely love! Thank you so much for watching xxxx

  • @abirdthatflew
    @abirdthatflew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful tribute. Thank you.

  • @stevenc5227
    @stevenc5227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I once saw Thora Hird on a train to London in the early 90s, she was sitting opposite to me, although i recognised her i didn't speak to her, she had a hat on and was looking down like she did not want to be recognised.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh! To be honest I can understand that - it must have been quite difficult getting from A to B when you were as recognisable as Thora! How lovely though! ❤️

  • @4june9140
    @4june9140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely and respectful summery of her life, thank you

  • @idealjohn
    @idealjohn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thora was one of my favourite actresses. Sailor Beware, where she played Peggy Mounts next door neighbour, Simon and Laura and of course, In Loving Memory. I’ll never forget the scene where someone is speaking to her regarding the wording on a headstone. The wording was a bit inappropriate, so Thora suggested one of her own that they could use :
    ‘Ta ra Grandad
    All the best
    The North lost a good ‘un
    When you went west !!!’.
    Absolutely hilarious. I had no idea she was cremated at Chichester. Is there an actual memorial stone or plaque for her in the grounds ?. Thank you for all your videos, I enjoy watching them all.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was a total joy to watch on the screen in whatever she was in!! Ooo and I love Peggy too! Sadly there is no memorial to Thora that I could find - I have seen different accounts as to where she was scattered - one being the garden of remembrance the other being scattered with her husband in her daughters garden at home ❤️🌹

  • @MichealSeaghdha
    @MichealSeaghdha ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was very kind of you, as always. It's true that Thora Hird was much loved and I never believe than any actor on stage or screen is a million miles away from how they truly are in real life. I must say in all honestly however that aside from the Alan Bennett monologues, my choice of favourite Thora moments were in large part attributable to the other performers involved at the time, including Alan Bates and Shirley Anne Field amongst others. I'm not the only one who finds it hard to see any resemblance to Thora when I watch Janette Scott in any of her film performances. I did enjoy 'School for Scoundrels' but also 'The Beauty Jungle'. A genuinely lovely actress who always came across as having perfect manners as well as looks.
    Is there any chance of one of these videos on either Liz Fraser or Margaret Nolan? I'm sure your personal fanbase would grow as a result and they are both amongst my all time favourites.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh MY GOODNESS!!!!! Liz Frazer!!!! Now I am totally head over heels in love with Liz! She was amazing and what a life!!!! I hear you re Thora and Janette!!! 🤭 I love Thora but what an absolute beauty Jannette was/is! It was ages before I realised she was Thira’s daughter! She was an absolutely SUPERB child actress!!!! ❤️

  • @djpriddin6211
    @djpriddin6211 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I remember Thora Hird in a variety of roles over the years.
    Thankyou for the upload and the research once again!

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My absolute pleasure! I’m a massive fan of Thora 🥰❤️❤️❤️

  • @fredae.mcdermott
    @fredae.mcdermott 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Firstly, I have to thank you for all of the lives you have broadcast here. So many of my favourite actors, so sympathetically done by yourself. Thora hird is one of my all time favourites, and she never disappoints. We have Lost For Words ond DVD, and never tire of watching it. Another actor on that is Pete Postlethwaite. Brilliant. You have reminded me of so many good films we have seen by so many iconic actors, and will always enjoy revisiting their films and TV shows. I'm so happy to have found your videos, please keep on entertaining all of us who enjoys these wonderful actors.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm thrilled to hear that you've been enjoying the content on my channel, especially the tribute to the incredible Thora Hird. She truly was a remarkable talent . "Lost for Words" is indeed a gem, and the presence of Pete Postlethwaite only adds to its brilliance.
      Your support and encouragement mean the world to me, and I'll definitely keep creating content that celebrates these wonderful actors - Thank you again for being a part of this journey!xxxx

  • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
    @MotorHomeBeepBeep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very comprehensive representation as always. I only knew Thora from In Loving Memory, Last of the Summer Wine, and Alan Bennetts the cream cracker. .... moving.

    • @BeautifulBadandBizarre
      @BeautifulBadandBizarre  ปีที่แล้ว

      She was amazing! Loved her work - thank you for dropping by - hope all is good with you! Xx

    • @MotorHomeBeepBeep
      @MotorHomeBeepBeep ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeautifulBadandBizarre Good thank you :-) -