Dad's Army & Beyond: The Frank Williams Story [2008]
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I produced this documentary for my degree and it was later shown at the BFI's National Film Theatre in 2008 as part of the 40th anniversary of "Dad's Army" celebrations. It was only shot on MiniDV, so please forgive the basic quality, but Frank, as always, gave a great account of himself and I thought fans would enjoy seeing this. Filmed and directed by Mervyn Cumming.
Update: I am deeply saddened by Frank's passing. He was a glorious man and became a very close friend. So many happy memories. RIP Frank, love Ollie x
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I met Frank Williams last year at the london film convention he was a true gentleman and i got his autograph
@drsshadow5595
4 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Haines nice mate must be very cool!!!!!!
@amysands2413
3 жыл бұрын
@@drsshadow5595 Such a loverly man. Very interesting to listen too.
This should be broadcast on the bbc. A lovely actor and a lovely man.
An excellent documentary about Frank Williams. You enabled him to fully tell the viewer, all about his acting career, and it was very interesting indeed. Though, you wouldn't get anything of this quality on network television today I'm afraid, BBC or otherwise. If it were done, the presenter would be the focus and do all the talking. When Frank's career started TV was the big thing, but it's golden days are long gone, and nowadays terrestrial television is in a state of decline as an entertainment medium.
He was born in the same year as my grandad that it’s self is amazing for my family
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank at the Horsham Theatre 2016 . Very pleasant and took the time to have a picture taken with everyone who wanted one.....
In every interview he's given, he's always come across as an extremely nice and unassuming man. Thank-you so much for posting this. How short-sighted of the BBC to turn you down. Shame on them.
Great bloke, very intelligent and a thoroughly nice man indeed. Great work my boy 👍🏻 nice upload.
That was really enjoyable. Especially for me as a living connection to my past. My parents loved Dad's Army, as we all did as a family. I was 12 when the series began in 1968, and much to my suprise and shock I am now 65! Listening to Frank state that the show was the happiest period of his life, parallels the happiest times of my childhood.
What a lovely man.
Great interview - what a charming man. Thank you Frank Williams - your part in the cast of Dad's Army fitted the other characters so well. An excellent character actor - so glad you have had a long and varied career.
This is wonderful, and a fabulous find. Just the very start evokes happiness and looking forward to the next half hour ahead. Thank you.
fantastic interview with the legend frank williams thanks for downloading it
Always thought Frank Williams, was a delightful talented man, a true star, a real gentleman, thank you for your wonderful life. 👍 🥇 🌟
What a glorious little film.
Seems like a delightful, kind hearted guy.
What a nice chap... Fascinating to watch.
Brilliantly produced, A labour of Love I'm sure, Thank you Oliver
A very interesting video and Frank Williams an interesting person. Wish there was more videos like this on the internet. Well done and thanks for uploading.
I love Frank Williams, unique in his modesty, charm and openness. It's the goods when someone who's made you laugh is also a great guy.
Today i hear of his passing ..a man of character and faith
I was so glad I got to meet Frank at a Convention a few years ago. He shook my hand and said "what are you doing here, you're far too young to know about me!" I'll never forget that day. RIP Frank.
Thank you for putting together this documentary. Great to have the history of a very fine actor recorded.
I really enjoyed watching this - as already mentioned, what a lovely man.
18:33 I'm a 22yr old American and I absolutely LOVE Dad's Army. It is perhaps one of my favorite shows ever.
When you compare Frank and his contemporary's to the actors on our modern film and television screens you realise how much we have lost. Today there are just characterless character actors.
A great interview with a great gentleman, thank you for sharing.
well made documentary - excellent!
Really enjoyable documentary. Thanks for posting.
What a lovely man. Thank you.
Thank you for posting, and producing(!), this engaging documentary about a charming and fascinating man, and his life’s work. (I wish you as much success and job satisfaction as Frank Williams has enjoyed.)
What a lovely man
Wonderful stuff!
Rip frank Williams such a sad loss
about time Frank Williams and Ian lavender were knighted
As of the 7th Sept 2021 he is still alive. Wow.
That was a thoroughly entertaining watch, what a lovely man. An excellent project, thank you for posting.
Meet Frank WIlliams in 2016 at the Horsham theatre bit frail now but still nice to talk to
What a wonderful 30 minutes !!!
Great interview
Really lovely..i hope i gave you a good mark mate
Fantastic, thank you for sharing, Oliver. I miss the Dad's Army Podcast...
@TheBillPodcast
9 жыл бұрын
Richard Goulstone thanks Richard. Did you hear our comeback special? dadsarmy.podomatic.com/entry/2014-10-25T15_27_43-07_00
@richgoul
9 жыл бұрын
Oliver Crocker No I hadn't! That's a nice surprise, thank you, the episode was brilliant. And thank you for the name check as well.... When the new movie comes out you will have to make James do another 'last one' with you to review it. Don't take no for an answer, please!
thank you. fascinating
v good film you made here
Brilliant, well done :)
I was literally looking around the web the other day to see if you ever uploaded this doco and a few weeks later you have! Great, Looking forward to watching it :) Also miss the DA Podcast :)
This is an amazing video! Cheers for making it :)
@mr2nut123
5 жыл бұрын
Do you still have contact with Frank or perhaps Ian? It would be great to meet them. I've been a fan of it for years, and as I grow older and see important childhood people pass, it has given me a kick up the ass to get meeting them at conventions. Do you know if either of them are going to any soon?
RIP Frank Williams
His lesser known catch phrase was "oh you silly man"
He had a small part in The Rutles but it was pretty funny
BBC should have taken it!
totally in love with the show but the verger was so annoying and vicar came across odd and abit creepy. You wouldn't really trust them to babysit. Anyway wonderful actor all the same, just not a nice character!
I always thought that the Vicar was creepy. No offense to Frank Williams. He seems like a good guy.
@mindfulclarity169
6 жыл бұрын
The vicar was a camp as Kenneth Williams but more closet discreet and many missed it.
RIP Frank Williams