The Great Oliver Reed. There will sadly never be another like him. The film industry doesn’t have characters like this any more. Reed, Richard Harris, Burton, Peter o’toole, all sadly passed- but never forgotten! 🇬🇧👍

Spent many a happy hour having a drink with Ollie in Wimbledon Village at the Swan (no longer there) or Dog and Fox and others. I knew him through his son who is my age. Apart from being a superb actor on and off the screen, he was a true English gentleman , extremely funny and just great to be around. Charisma in a nutshell. i miss him.

It must have been incredible to live like this back in the 1970's. Huge house away from everyone. No internet only a landline phone.

England’s finest. An absolute legend of a man.

Fascinating character. He appeared drunk for an interview on Irish TV in the late 70s and was the typical boorish drunk Ollie. Then he returned for a redo a week or two later, clean and sober and gave a very soft spoken, touching account of his childhood and difficulties with dyslexia. The fact he hired a few of his drinking buddies who were probably in need of a few quid, speaks volumes of the decency of the man.

An Absolute Legend never be another to come out of England like him

When BBC actually could produce top notch content

"Costs around £400 a month to heat in winter"... tell me about it Ollie.

God wasnt he the most handsome gorgeous guy❤️

He looked intimidating but he was incredibly intelligent, erudite, cultured and a gentle soul. He just loved a drink and who could argue with that.

Loved loved loved him. He represents an England now long gone and sorely missed. Only in some parts of the countryside will you still see it. Miss you Oliver Reed 😭

The reason I have always respected Oliver, is he has always been who he is, and has not changed to suit anyone, a truly honest person, with a very humble grave.

He once complained to his brother that the builders where taking far too long to renovate Broome Hall. His brother said to him "that's because you are taking them down the pub every day at lunch time and you are getting them pissed every day so they are only 4 hours each day.

When sober, Ollie was a real gentleman and well-spoken, as well as very sensitive. Great clip.

Now that's what I call a living room! Books, roaring fire, nice comfy sofa - and loads of booze. What a man.

The concrete rhino is a great story. His next door neighbour and best pal was Keith Moon. Reed woke one morning to find the Rhino on the lawn with Moon's dogs leashed to the horn. There was a note saying 'Forgot I was going on tour, can you look after the dogs:

Valerie Singleton who interviewed him at his home in 1977 was no doubt anxious about meeting such a full on great character as Oliver Reed and his reputation preceded him. You can tell she warmed to him and she being utmost professional throughout as always -having seen this clip many times over the years she definitely respected him & Reed without a doubt respected Singleton and the two enjoyed sharing company together and with that of the film crew . You don’t see many actors at top of their game give free time having relaxing moments with a film crew at their home for the pleasure of the general public today .

My all time favourite Oliver Reed interview. Val brought out the best in him.I think he appreciated that she was genuinely interested in what he had to say.

What a legend he was ,handsome and witty but most of all down to earth x

Got his autograph in 1972, when he was filming 'Sitting Target' on the Battersea council estate where I lived. I came home from school one day to see him filming the famous scene where he jumps off a wall, runs out in front of a fire engine and leaps into the back of a waiting getaway van. They did about five takes of that scene. In one of them, Ollie fell over a wall and really hurt himself before he leapt into the van (he was probably three sheets already by then) - and that was the take that made it into the final film! He, Edward Woodward and the crew used my dad's local, The Meyrick Arms, for after-shooting 'refreshments'. I'll always remember standing at the door of the pub and looking in, and seeing Ollie holding court. He used to stand everyone in the bar a round each evening. Solid gold.

God he was so good looking. And that voice! I can't believe he snogged Val. How funny.

Really likeable bloke. Very down to earth. Valerie Singleton certainly seemed very taken with him. He was my late mums favourite, too.

you could actually see the interviewer slowly but surely fall head over heels in love with Ollie as time passed.

What an excellent post. I was a Rudgwick lad and used to frequent The King's Head. One day Ollie came in with the guys in the video. He came to the table where my 2 mates and I were sitting, asked if he could sit down with us. We obliged naturally. We had about an hour with him that time discussing and joking. He bought us a round of drinks and called us his Banditos. Ollie would pay for drinks in high denomination notes and insisted the change would go in his own charity sock, which the Landlord of the pub, when the sock was full, would be free to donate the money to any charity of his choice. When I was around 7 years old, my late father used to look after the Burge's garden, located some 50 yards opposite the same pub. I used to play in the garden with Jo Burge (Oliver's wife). The local policeman at the time was John Slater. Ollie would turn up at the pub in his Panther De Ville, have a few bevvies, John would cycle to the pub, drive Ollie home in the Panther, followed by the Landlord in his car, who would drive John back to the pub to pick up his bike. One day, a mate and myself went the gents in the pub. We were standing in the usual manner when Ollie stepped in and proceeded to do the same whilst yapping about smashing up a bar in the USA. We remembered the media scoop and laughed with him. We then washed our hands and headed for the door to find Ollie standing in the doorway holding his tool. "Take a look at this, Banditos!" We looked to the windows for an escape but they were too small. We voiced to Ollie that we are not gay and we have no interested in his tool and for him to put it away. Realising the situation Ollie replied he wasn't gay either, it is just that he wanted to show someone his tattoo that he recently got in the USA as a momentum of the bar smashing incident and the few nights he spent in a police cell. Realising he was genuine, we took a glance and saw a foot tattoo on both sides of his helmet. Kin ell! We asked him just how much did he smash up the bar to warrant such tattoos. He replied "A bloody lot! I don't think I missed anything in the bar!" We did not pass on the secret tattoos because he asked us not to. Then, in one TV interview he told about the tattoos. Very few believed his claim, until I confirmed it by telling the story. I have only good things to say about Ollie and Jo. The local council got the animal statue removed to a slightly different place because people would come round a corner at night, their lights would shine on the statue and they would, or nearly crash in shock. The council actually put up signs warning people not to be surprised. The narrow, winding road down to the pub from Ollie's house was full of tight bends that the Panther could not go round and keep in lane, so the council also out up comical warning signs that diplomatically said Beware of Oliver Reed driving..

Valarie Singleton an interviewer / presenter much underated a genuinely lovely lady interviewing a lovely gentleman.

R.I.P Oliver Reed. Wit , Humour, Intelligence, and one of the Greatest Actors this country ever produced. As this wasn't enough - Hell-raiser, lover of women, booze, and someone who genuinely enjoyed the company of Artisans. Sadly we will never see his like again.❤

He ´LIVED´ more in his 61 years than most ordinary mortals could hope to live in 10,000 years........

Say what you will about the man, at least he stayed and paid his taxes, he truly loved England, and getting right on the piss Loved him

A truly hilarious story I heard was told to me by a barman and 3 customers of one of Ollies local haunts. A wedding party was seated in the dining area of this pub during springtime, they were getting a little bone chill whilst waiting for their grub so one of the party asked the barman if the fire could be lit, however, it turned out that the chimney was blocked. Then, all of a sudden in walked the mighty Ollie and after hearing the news he turned to the party and said " don't worry muckers, I will sort it". So off he went for 20 mins or so and upon his return he had in his possession a shotgun. Yes, ofcourse, Oliver proceeded by firing to bullets up the chimney whereby the whole group were covered in soot and feathers from a dead bird or 2. The bridegroom laughed but was slapped by a hysterical and tearful bride. I don't know what became of those poor souls after that day but Ollie certainly made an impression!.

Ollie was just the greatest both on and off screen. To say he's sadly missed is a massive understatement. MHDSRIP

Fabulous. How beautifully well spoken and charming he could be.

A real man, with many problems but he did seem a very happy man!

I grew up just up the road from Broome Hall in the 50’s and 60’s. My mother was friendly with the White Fathers and their counterpart, the White Sisters, and often had some of them round for tea. Every week in the summer we would walk down to the Hall gardens where we would buy vegetables from the gardener, Mr Yeoman. I have clear memories of the wonderful smell of tomatoes in his greenhouses. He would pull out a slatted wooden drawer full of tiny tomatoes and fill a small paper bag for me and my sister to eat on the way home. I had moved away before Oliver Reed took up residence but my parents were still living there. He was popular in the village of Coldharbour and my mother was quite charmed by him. I believe he sometimes played with the village cricket team up on Leigh Hill. I do wonder why the introduction referred to the “little” White Fathers ? Bit patronising?

Oliver Reed is fascinating and every video I watch makes him more interesting. He’s very funny but also sincere and kind. You can tell he was an intellect but also a being of passion. My family is half English and there’s something familiar, welcoming and entertaining about his characters and voice. He was clearly gifted at communicating and conversing. A complex mix of rogue and gentleman.

I wish Oliver met me in a pub & hired me ! Sounds like a great gig 🍻🇬🇧

An absolute massive character. I like to think of him as more of an eccentric than a drunk.

Mr Reed & Mr Moon had some great times together. Two British 🇬🇧 legends 👍🏆

What ever you think of Mr Reed he was a force of nature. And a good actor.

This is a proper documentary. The beeb delivered value for the license fee back in the day.

Met his son on holiday in Turkey a few years back. He has been running a diving school but had been injured if I remember rightly. Really nice guy and had the same voice as his dad. This wasn’t any posh do, but a simple hotel bar where we were staying for a couple of weeks. We chatted and shared drinks for a few hours.

Oliver Reed was an incredible actor and down to earth guy sadly missed.

I met him on Jersey in 1980, he was dining with Alan Wicker. Out of all the celebs I've met he’s one of the best.

Staggering through your own private woods in the drizzle whilst pissed out of your skull actually has a bizarre appeal to it.

Such a great character, there is no-one like this now, no body speaks with such an aesthetic voice too. When I was young he was probably the coolest man with my name ... which wasn't very common in the 70s and that was a big part of the reason why I noticed him.

It took a former Blue Peter presenter to bring out the more insightful side of Oliver! Deftly interviewed by Valerie Singleton. IMO had Oliver been more respectfully interviewed more so throughout his career then maybe just maybe we would have had far more interesting interviews like this. On saying that this was literally more on his home turf instead of hanging around a green room before an interview getting plied with alcohol from the show runners getting Olley well and truely oiled. Oliver went along with this alas and sullied his image to the extent that not many took him seriously anymore for his art as an actor more instead to see what he would do to shock on tv. At least he left us with a scene stealing performance in Gladiator and a sense of danger and menace in so many of his roles. I would like to think that he forever walks these grounds as it clearly shows how connected he was to his vast estate and the nature within 😎👌

They don't and will never make them like this any more. Legend.

Went to see his grave in west Cork a few years ago was very moving one of our greatest actors and England's legendary hellraiser rest in peace Oliver

The amount of people who can’t tell that he’s definitely taking the piss for a lot of this is amazing to me.

He was so lovely and he had the most amazing eyes, great actor too. I love watching his old films.

I wish he was still with us.

Been thinking a lot about Ollie, lately. In 9 months I will be the age he died. Watching clips like this of him sitting in his study, then his son visiting the same room after he's gone. His last resting place. 'Shadows and dust!' Goes by so fast. RIP Ollie Xx

I grew up in Dorking, which is very near Broome Hall. The place was legendary, and tales would emerge from the trees frequently. And also tales of Oliver Reed doing his famous planking trick on the bars of Dorking were equally legendary. He was banned from most if not all of them eventually.

My father looked like Ollie (but without the drink) and after his divorce from my mother womanised the same. Sadly old age made my father look like Dick van Dyke...a lesson to us all!!..loved Ollie a wonderful complex man!

Only thing missing at the end was Ollie breaking into " I'm a real wild one!"

What a great character, I would have loved to have gone drinking with him. I remember him fondly from Curse Of The Werewolf, one of my favourite horror films.

Lovely interview from a long lost age, remember seeing this years ago, great to see different sides of both Valerie and Oliver.

Top man, legendary and a man's man. RIP Olie

What a legend

Wonderful video of a true great eccentric. I had the good fortune of living in another house once owned by Ollie in the heart of the beautiful Surrey countryside. Since childhood I had always had a fascination for him so when I landed a job at this house I was captivated by the stories I was told about Ollies wild adventures, I mean WILD, but also of his kind and gentle nature, he was a complex character with a fist of iron and a heart of good at the same time. I always loved him and always will, even though our paths never crossed. God love his spirit!.

I will always admire this man!

Oliver Reed "The Monks actually never left my mansion, they still run my private brewery".

He will be forever Bill Sykes to me. What a great piece of nostalgia this is. I heard some negative stuff about him a long time ago, but I don't think I'll bother ruining my memory of him.

I’ve never been one for the “cult of celebrity”, having met many over the years, some on their way up the precariously balanced ladder of fame, some on their way down. However, there are a few, numbering less than I have fingers on my hands, that I wish I could have met before they died, mainly because they were so full of life, enthusiasm and pure energy. Oliver Reed is most certainly on that list.

I fell in love with him at the ripe old age of 13 after seeing him in "Oliver!" (that's Oliver Twist) at the movies. Wish he'd stayed longer

one word legend brilliant actor never a dull moment

What a man. Glorious

Ollie Reed, Keith Moon and Peter O’Toole... My dream “dinner” party!

I’ll be honest. The first time I ever heard of Oliver Reed was in Gladiator. Knowing nothing at all about him or his acting I thought to myself “Ooo, Oliver Reed!” I’ve lately been watching his films and I can only say what an incredible actor he is to be able to inspire awe with just his name

A charming, intelligent and deep down it seems, a kind man. I’ve always liked him immensely.

Love the outtakes. What a cad. After reading the Reed biography ‘What fresh lunacy is this?’ in which Broome Hall features heavily, it was great to see Ollie there in his element.

He was so different to the person he lets you see well spoken elegant and clearly loved the property

What a absolute legend of a man powerful well spoken educated crazy drunk went to early Keith moons mate and Richard Harris all 3 legends

How can you not love him Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪 😎

I work as a young golf professional at Gatton Manor just down the road from Broome Hall in Ockley ….. we played 9 holes of golf with him ….it was an amazing afternoon …..he was Space Invaders champion of the Cricks in Ockley . ..a true English Man .

Oliver Reed: proper bloke

Someone should make a film about his life I'd watch it

I actually know someone who still lives on the grounds of brome hall,what a incredible interview.

This is living. Real living. I was a young girl when I saw Reed on the tv in ‘The 3 Musketeers ‘ Loved him ever since. Even had a bad boyfriend in my 20’s because he looked like Reed. Didn’t realise at the time. I’ve heard that much of the tv appearances where he was ‘drunk’ was just an act. I know he loved a drink but you can tell by this piece that he was so much more. He is my idea of an ideal man. No wonder I’m 53 and single.

The man, The myth, The legend!!!

What a man he was, I watched him on the telly as a child, mostly with a drink in his hand, his acting talent was amazing, and here you see perhaps what was the real man.

What a legend a man with great depth of character despite his drunken antic's

Had a very good friend who looked just like Ollie and boy did he use that fact to his advantage with the ladies. Ollie a total legend. RIP.

A great, fabulous, gifted, highly intelligent man. God I miss him.

He lived his life exactly how he wanted when he wanted... in actuality that's what we all seek but most of us are too timid to carry out well done Mr. Reed rest in peace mate

English heritage through and through, god bless him

They don't make 'em like this anymore! RIP Oliver.

Been to his grave in Ireland by complete chance. A local showed me and two friends. I looked for a coin in my wallet with the date of his passing but could only find a 2 pence piece 1 year out. I had a little whisky in a hip flask with me so poured what I had left for tribute. We three walked out of town up the road and stopped outside a closed pub to get our direction for our lodgings. My friend noticed a European 20 cent piece on the floor under a picnic style bench with the year 1999 on it and Cervantes on the reverse. I still have the photos to remember that time in Churchtown. What the heck are the chances of that!?

utter legend.Proper man.

For those who dont understand the context of what she is saying about tax at the start, most actors and musicians left Britain in the 70s as tax exiles due to the high tax.

Oliver Reed a true English gent and BLOODY GORGEOUS 🥰

Just finished reading is autobiography, he was definitely a legend with a tortured soul amazing man 👍🏻

Nice to see another side to Oliver Reed. It seems he could be charming and delightful company when sober but alcohol bought out the very worst of him.

Read a biography of Oliver Reed on a train from London to Scarborough around 2004 I pissed myself laughing all the way couldn’t put it down

I love Oliver Reed.

I've always liked Oliver Reed....he was a true character and a great actor

Recently bought the DVD, burnt offerings, and his performance blew me away

Converted into flats, now. Heart breaking.

Absolutely guarenteed that good old Oliver Reed rogered Valerie behind the tool shed once the cameras had stopped rolling.

The best thing about this is how much he is playing up to his reputation with gusto and good humour.

Loved that comment. ‘ The house costs £400 a month just to heat’ lol