'Play The Music Open The Cage' (The Life Of Arthur English)

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7 ай бұрын

Arthur English was a British television, film and stage comedian from the music hall tradition.
This is a fascinating short documentary that gives an insight into his humble but interesting life.

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@Cortinaman63 7 ай бұрын

I worked with Arthur on the 1987 Christmas Special of "In Sickness And In Health",(Series 3 Episode 7), when I played one of the Junior Doctors, he was a fine fellow Actor, great to work with, and a lovely man, very friendly, and chatty, I very much enjoyed this Production that you have put together, remembering Arthur, and thank you for a wonderful tribute to one of our stars of the stage and screen for so many years. One of many great Actors I have been privileged to work with in almost 50 years in the industry, who sadly are no longer with us, and it was nice to see the clip of Arthur with Jack Wild who I also knew, as he was a fellow pupil of my Stage School, This brought back lots of fond memories, and so I Loved it.♥

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

That's really interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

@lynnedanieli2537 6 ай бұрын

That's really interesting, thanks for this 😊

@philglover2973 6 ай бұрын

All gone but not forgotten may god's grace bless you all 🙏

@FollyFoot-ep2ep 6 ай бұрын

A real memorable character

@JPFalcononor 6 ай бұрын

I occasionally use an Arthur English line from Are You Being Served? "I'm glad I don't have your nerve in my tooth!" He will always be remembered.

@JasonDavies-vf3kl 6 ай бұрын

If you couldn't see him,you know it's Arthur!! That distinctive voice!! I saw him on an episode of The Sweeny not so long ago!! Class actor!!❤ .

@davidboyce8683 6 ай бұрын

Arthur always came across as such a kind and lovely man . Thank you for helping to keep the memories alive Mark .

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks david

@performancedownunder5773 6 ай бұрын

I nice gentle tribute to a much loved actor and personality.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, nice one :)

@EdVanMeyer 6 ай бұрын

Met Arthur once, he asked me directions, a lovely chap.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

That's great, was this around Aldershot?

@jonclassical2024 6 ай бұрын

Very nicely done, I loved him on "Are You Being Served" all the way over in the US....still watch Episodes today on KZfaq!

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

That's great!!

@timwright4263 6 ай бұрын

The Ghosts of Motley Hall 👻

@shaunwalker2557 6 ай бұрын

what a lovely person.. you can tell he was loved.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Yes so true!

@philiphatfield2833 6 ай бұрын

I met Arthur English when I was a young press photographer in Barrow in Furness. He was with his young wife Teresa. I worked for the local newspaper and I took a set of pictures in the nearby town of Dalton in Dalton Castle. I have absolutely no idea why he and Teresa were there (lost in the mists of time) but I remember him as a very nice chap and eager to help me get the photos I needed. --

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

That's great Philip, thanks for sharing

@markwalford-groom 7 ай бұрын

he was always on telly in the 70s and 80s

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Yes in lots of stuff

@tango6nf477 6 ай бұрын

A very touching and respectful tribute to a really good man. When I was growing up Arthur was always on TV, a stalwart of British entertainment, a friend in fact. Sadly we don't seem to produce such characters who have an impact and whom you will never forget anymore. most modern ones come and go and are simply forgotten.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Nice one mate

@FollyFoot-ep2ep 6 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more! A very touching and respectful tribute to a brilliant personality

@davidhamilton4606 6 ай бұрын

My sister (Annette) in the 70s was crowned Miss Aldershot at the princess hall and after this win she started hanging around some show biz circles and it brought her into friendship with Arthur.( I might be wrong but he may of given her the winners award ,unsure though!! . I was only about 10 years old during this time when eventually I met the man himself. A most charming gentle character .. never met him again but I always remember our meet . Real good video .. well done 😊

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Dave! Real good to hear

@theforthdoctor7872 7 ай бұрын

Another great video Mark.

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

Nice one mate

@eddiek0507 7 ай бұрын

Another interesting video Mark, I always look forward to them, I used to love watching Arthur English, He was a great actor in many productions...🙂👍🏻

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Eddie! :)

@sonnykeith8338 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much. Your work is simply delightful, it is so professional and a pleasure to view. It is wonderful to fall back into memories of yesteryear as the world has changed and is changing so much. Sending everyone very best wishes. Take care.

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

💕

@liberty_and_justice67 6 ай бұрын

Very fine actor🎉

@EA-58 5 ай бұрын

Great actor I had so much laughs over the years. Respect from The Netherlands.

@MarkMahoney 4 ай бұрын

Nice one mate

@xxFORDIExx 7 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video 👏

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

@tankthelord1178 6 ай бұрын

Good work, I always liked watching his stuff.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Nice one mate

@thegeordieweatherman8460 6 ай бұрын

This came up on my feed, and I truly enjoyed it.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Nice one mate

@michaelgibson4705 6 ай бұрын

The original wide boy spiv with a kipper tie

@DerryIreland-ry2kc 6 ай бұрын

Loved this mark! Really Nicely done 👍 He was a great personality.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

@proudman6598 6 ай бұрын

Lovely tribute to a fine actor.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Good on you mate

@ashdrive 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video 🎉

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@richdorak1547 6 ай бұрын

Mr . Harmon was much loved in America too .

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Interesting stuff!

@martinsloan3972 6 ай бұрын

I just did some IMDb research on him, and it’s amazing how he worked continually till very late in life. One of the most surprising roles he did was in a 1985 episode of Magnum P.I. called ‘dejavu’. Given the nature of his career, based otherwise entirely in English TV with the occasional English movie, I’d love to know how he got the role, and I’d love to see the episode, or at least a clip featuring him in it. Amazon prime features most of Magnum PI series for sale, but sadly not the series or episode featuring Arthur English.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I did find abit about this I just couldn't download the clip on Vimeo. It's the double episode magnum comes to London, and Arthur is a newspaper seller, I think he is in the scene for about a minute

@trevorwilson3698 6 ай бұрын

He also did an episode of Magnum P.I. playing opposite Tom Selleck.

@gunnerdownunner570 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏👏, my childhood 😁😁😁, cheers from new 🥝🥝🥝 zealand of a barmy summers ebening, where it’s beer o’clock 🍺🍺🍺🍺

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

:) greetings to you mate 🍻

@thehappywerewolf 7 ай бұрын

I'm going to channel my grandmother bleeding hell there is a name out of my childhood. Keep up the good work let as many young people know about these old real star's. Never say RIP Energy cannot be created or destroyed it only changes shape Thomas Edison every thing he was he still is just somewhere else.

@MarkMahoney 7 ай бұрын

Good one you mate

@simonparry5958 6 ай бұрын

Great thanks

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@joanne26 6 ай бұрын

I only remember Arthur in Are You Being Served as I was a kid growing up in the 70’s I suppose I was ‘lucky’ enough to live through great entertainment on the BBC when they were at the top of their game One of a few of the greats of that time ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍 😍😍😃

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

☺️

@martinwroe5555 6 ай бұрын

Longest sentence ever. Lol. A lovely video. Thank you

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, your welcome

@mootpointjones8488 6 ай бұрын

A lovely tribute 👍

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

☺️👍

@quimicoz 6 ай бұрын

Next you can make a video on the life of Arthur French!

@FollyFoot-ep2ep 6 ай бұрын

This was really interesting, i thoughly enjoyed all the way through

@stephensmith4480 6 ай бұрын

So sad that these fine English Actors are not with us anymore. True Masters of their craft and they only got a mere fraction of what these overpaid merchants get today and they seem to think that they are some kind of God that must be Worshiped.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

👏👏so true

@markwalford-groom 6 ай бұрын

hope you and yours are having a nice christmas ,keep the vlogs coming ,i love them

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Greetings to you!

@dongorgon4168 6 ай бұрын

Lovely pictures of old Aldershot! We used to see Arthur in his white Jag V12 Coupe with his young wife back in the old days. His brother had a garage in Brighton Road too.

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Back in the day! Where was the garage do you know mate

@dongorgon4168 6 ай бұрын

@@MarkMahoney Turning left off Church Lane East into Brighton Road there was a shop on the right hand side (now 2 houses) on the bend that takes you down to Gillian Avenue, the garage was behind the shop. Blokes wore those brown overalls. The daily trek to Heron Wood from the West End!

@MarkMahoney 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff, the good old days! I know Brighton road I used to walk down their to work