The best Bond that never was.RIP Lewis Collins.

@jimbrown2611

5 жыл бұрын

He had grit

@davidsomerset

3 жыл бұрын

No, he wasn't. How can you say that?

@traceylatifi9304

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidsomerset Not a Bond fan? What would be wrong if he had taken the role.

@CosmicKnight369

Жыл бұрын

He was OK for a TV show but he would not have been a good Bond. He was an average actor and he didn't have the physical finesse for a spy role. I'm sure the Bond producers would have gone for him if they rated him highly enough for an international audience.

@gbw28

Жыл бұрын

He would have been a terrific James Bond.

40 yrs ago......Wow, still better then anything on TV today

RIP Lewis Collins part of my childhood that will be sadly missed :(

Love Lewis and Martin acting always will the best

The segment in which he is paying tribute to their Producer shows all the ingredients why Lewis would have made a terrific Bond. The guy had the lot- Hollywood looks, wit, charisma and that earthy self effacing charm that made the Professionals, for this kid, so watchable. There was always something teasing about his delivery - cant think of another word- and I especially liked how he appeared not to take himself seriously. My small tribute to the Bond who should have been.

@joanhammond1217

7 жыл бұрын

I think it was not so 'teasing' as 'wicked'. Always that twinkle in his eye. Such as when he says "Us...". And making Martin laugh. Which apparently he did a lot... Yes, I agree about wit, charisma, looks, charm, self effacing attitude. But don't forget just how much he did for handicapped children. Lovely, lovely Lew, who was always willing to take the mick out of himself. 😘😘😘

@normathomas8276

6 жыл бұрын

itgetseasierlessitry its the Wonderful Liverpool sense of humour

@andreapatterson8323

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@duster15670

2 жыл бұрын

Defo would have been up there with the ‘who was the best bond’ accolade now and should be top of the ‘best man never to have played bond’ 🫣

@Seminal_Ideas

Жыл бұрын

Well said indeed.

I never cease to be amazed by the Lew's comic timing. Every time I watch this, I wonder at how he knew exactly WHEN to say "Us..." Perfection! As ever.

Doesn't matter how many times I see this, every time Lew says "Us...", I giggle. His comic timing was impeccable, as ever.

@stephenalanmoore7278

Жыл бұрын

Lewis Collins was very naturally funny and he could also be an excellent mimic when the mood took him. I remember in a scene from an episode of 'The Professionals' called 'Long Shot', where he did a spot on impression of old Western films stalwart Walter Brennan. It never fails to make me laugh. Lew should have done more comedies (as well as lots of other different types of parts) once 'The Professionals' ended, instead of just simply doing more action roles, as he was clearly very good at them. Sadly, he ended up being terribly typecast in mindless action films forever afterwards as a result, before ultimately dying at a relatively young age. A terrible shame.

Grew up watching some episodes of The Avengers and The Saint over here in the colonies, Texas to be specific. Never heard of any other British detective series. Thanx to KZread, I stumbled across The Professionals. What a series! I wish all the episodes would be put on KZread for the world, and present and later generations to enjoy. I have since also come across other British classics i.e., Adam Adamant, The Baron, The Champions, and I can only imagine what other classics are out there that i might go to my rest without knowing they existed. I did not know know Lewis Collins had been considered for the James Bond role. Of course i agree. He would have made an excellent 007. May he rest in peace knowing that he has brought joy to this new fan from Texas, as I am a fan of the rest of the cast of The Professionals and 1960s, 70s British shows. God bless. Peace and love to all. Keep the faith.

@jeanmalcolm8372

3 жыл бұрын

Well let me give u a few the professional the sweeney and minder

@jk-ri1pf

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeanmalcolm8372 Thank you.

@jeanmalcolm8372

3 жыл бұрын

@@jk-ri1pf ur welcome

@stephenalanmoore7278

Жыл бұрын

@@jk-ri1pf I second that. All of them are available to buy on DVD. In the case of 'The Sweeney', there was a 'Pilot' TV film in 1974 called 'Regan' (after the late John Thaw's lead character Det. Inspector Jack Regan). That led to four series of 'The Sweeney' itself (spread over 53 action packed episodes) and two cinema spin-offs. A timeless, classic TV show of it's kind.

Lewis wasn't just a great actor, he had a natural comic touch, was a boss drummer, and had a lot of integrity too.

Legends . RIP lewis Collins

Thanks so much for uploading this; I don't think I've ever seen the guys together outside The Pros before. This clip has actually answered a lot of my questions about the relationship between MS and LC. Obviously they were genuinely happy in each other's company - the body language speaks volumes!

When you was young circa 8-12 years old and you played The Professionals with your mates........who always wanted to be "Bodie"? Hands up..... Hard to believe Lewis has actually gone. Thanks for the memories.

@jubbaronny

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, so true. Nobody wanted to be Doyle

Lovely guys ..bodie so sadly missed 😢

It was a tragedy when Lewis Collins died, they made a great team. Would have loved to see them work together on other things. RIP Lewis Collins.

Love the Professionals. Nothing like a bit of Bodie and Doyle action 🙂

Awesome show, and I'm now rewatching it. There's nothing like it.

What wonderful humility from these two gentlemen

the two most gorgeous men on the planet

@jeanmalcolm8372

4 жыл бұрын

Yes very true

@lizziebkennedy7505

4 жыл бұрын

Aidaliza Mahmud Yep.

@jeanmalcolm8372

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agree

@ireneschwaiger5284

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Fue una serie hermosa !!! Los Profesionales!!! 👏😍 Cuántos lindos recuerdos 💖

The more I watch of this stuff the more l realize Lew Collins should have been Bond

Thank you so much big part of my childhood. Great to see

Thanks Anglefish, this is fantastic, so nice to see the lads together when they didn't really have to be, they seemed genuinely very happy and that makes me very happy! *g* Please thank the 'lovely ladies' from me. This is a real gem and I have watched it more than once, it is so compelling.

These guys were great, and so was their strict boss...I used to watch The Professionals in Italy when i was a kid, it was broadcast on Rai in the early 80s...I really enjoyed it a lot...!

One of the Best Duo Ever.

Great work, Anja! So glad you could post it! And many, many thanks to the lovely ladies who provided it!

Wow 1981my how time flys Loooov the Professionals Martin i know more of u i know u do stage work tho natch im familar with all ur tv shows GGently JJohnDeed you were very handsome in the 90's just add sexy to it as the years s have gone by... ❤ Such a talent u are n a good human being....💕 Mar 27th. ...🌟🌟

Should have had a much bigger movie career and yes definitely would have been great as Bond.

@Nostalgic-Lady

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - he was totally robbed (and so were we). RIP Lewis 💔

Lewis Collins was in the running for Bond but the producers viewed him as too arrogant. Shame as he would have been excellent in the role.

Good programme it was !!!

RIP Lewis, yep would have been a cracking James Bond. Cubby Broccolli got it wrong. Danile Criag, toughened up the Bond image, just did it a few years later didn't he!

@redd605

6 жыл бұрын

sempa fi yes your right, Timothy Dalton,did two good bond films,in the late ,80sas you said toughened,bond.then there was that 4/5 years delay.and goldeye revamped the bond series

@RABIDJOCK

3 жыл бұрын

@@redd605 Nope never liked Daltons Bond. A bit to "Royal Shakespeare" for me... Connery ,Early Brosnan(his last couple were poor),Craig,Lazenby,Moore,Dalton... Lewis Collins would have been a great Bond but the time wasnt right for him.

@redd605

3 жыл бұрын

@@RABIDJOCK I agree about Lewis Collins ,I think he and Gordon Jackson who there wanted to play 'm' was under contract at the professional but his who dare win performance was brilliant ,I think there also wanted Martin Shaw as well I read somewhere .it was a strange period those few years in the early 80s because Sean camelback to play bond

@redd605

3 жыл бұрын

I think both where in a new avengers episode playing complete opposite character to there professional character , which was interesting

@lukyluke2936

7 ай бұрын

Moore Best Bond ever. But Lewis would have been great too Hugs from buenos aires

Graxs. Que seguro de si y calmo estaba Collins.Y que fino sentido del "tempi "humorístico.👌🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸

These are... THE PROFESSIONALS :-)!!!

Unfortunately, I don't have the clip you mentioned, but I will keep my eyes open. Thank you very much for stopping by to watch and comment.

Bodie couldn`t help where I saw it, but..... look at Lew.... he acts like Bodie. *lol*. Nice way to show Martin the way to the mike...and... these eyes..... very Bodie.Thanx once again... and I`m still waiting for my clue. hmmmmmmmmmm

Great.Thank you for the video.I love seeing them together.Are there any other videos, photos where they are together?I mean outside CI5.Lewis elegant,amazing and beautiful manly voice!!!!!

@Alessandra1966 **waves to Argentina** Hi, I was very thrilled about receiving this clip for uploading to youtube as I hadn't seen it before. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did! :-)

you hear so many times about people that acted together not getting along. I think i would be absolutely beyond horrified if i found out that Lewis and Martin did not get along. They always had such a easy going way about them. Sometimes i even felt they should have gotten a room haha. nah Brilliant and hot pair of guys. Rip Lewis.

Lewis Collins what an absolute gent

Martin Shaw looks back on this as rubbish, now he’s moved on. Seems to forget that at the time it put food on his table and paid the bills. I personally think it’s the best thing he’s done. Love The Professionals, better than The Sweeney best thing on the telly at the time and well worth rewatching now.

@bluethunder6801

5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% best his ever done

@Nostalgic-Lady

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree - very well said. It's always sad when people have short memories - and somewhat sullies the memory of an iconic series for those who still appreciate the good times. Hope he doesn't really feel like that - would be such a shame.

@jubbaronny

4 жыл бұрын

I could never understand why he felt like that, he was obviously prostituting himself.

@kailashpatel1706

4 жыл бұрын

Is it true the two of them did not get on well personally?

@kailashpatel1706

4 жыл бұрын

Its sad that lewis collins career peted out..why did he give up acting?..he had so much to give, could have found work on the British soaps and dramas as a hardman character..surely..

magnífica serie

Thank you Angelfish and Thank you Lovely Ladies! :-)

oh wow! The ruffles on that shirt! (and in Martin's hair!) swoons!

@MarkSkidMcCormick These clips come from various treasure vaults of some lovely friends of mine and they did the great job of keeping them in such a good way.....I'm just the messenger who posts what I am given on youtube. I'm glad you enjoy the clips and I will pass on your thanks to the ladies who provided the clips. Oh, and thanks for subscribing to my channel!

@robthemod58 You're more than welcome! I was really thriled when I was given that clip for uploading to youtube and I'm glad people enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment!

and so is martin shaw ..

Straight to rock n roll heaven Lewis xx

@britheath I was very excited when I was given this clip for uploading! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

The Professionals was the best show in british history because they dont act professional they go in like normal people and just read whats on the script. . But Lewis Collins and Martin Shaw sure they probably love being actors but there not acting for the money there their to to there jobs. And for all you people out there who think there snobby well you might wanna think again there not! Bodie is drop dead gorgeous like yeah :)

@eezy1972 This has been given to me by some lovely ladies who are digging deep into their treasure chests and they're really happy that so many people enjoy the clips they find on old tapes! Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment!

Thanx for sharing this. I remember... I saw it before.... but where???? ( Not on yt ). Looking forward for more. ;-)

FANTASTIC CLIP. WOW!!

@MsPinto64 You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the clip and that it answered some questions for you. Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment.

Great stuff this. I assume this was from late 1980, yes? They both look great with their jackets and bow ties. :)

Happy days them.

Me encantaba la serie!!!!

awesome

Great great great couple

Ray Menmuir was the producer from series 2 onwards.

@peggym033 You're more than welcome! They do look gorgeous all dressed up!! **keeps staring at Martin** LOL....better than staring at the rain outside ;-)

One of my fav shows in its day.Great cast Gordon Jackson was wonderful too.They really bounced off each other also great eye candy.R.I.P Lewis,you left us too soon.At least Martin is still with us.👍👍

@airaction2257

3 жыл бұрын

Just got the box set of all 57 episodes from Network on air on Blue RAY dvd and the quality is fantastic,lovely to watch again but also sad that Gordon and Lewis are gone.

THE BEST

Filming for the Professionals finished by 1981.

@ci5mates Will pass on your thank you message :-). I was really a happy bunny when I received this for uploading.

they became like brothers in real life they even shared a flat

@20yearwritersblock Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the clip :-)

r.i.p lewis collins

Citizen Chauvelin in a dinner jacket! I would have been eleven back then and moving from junior to senior school.

OH YES! thanx

Thanks. quite interesting...

@CI5AgentSweeps You're more than welcome!

That clip can be found on the channel LCollinsvids which was set up by greenheart and me.

God he was such a dish

Parece ser que al principio no se llevaban bien.Pero es obvio que con el tiempo hubo camaradería. 😊😉💎💎💎💎

@Alessandra1966 Hey, I'm glad you enjoy my vids and thanks a lot for letting me know that :-)

@Bodiemouse My pleasure :-)

Collins never had a look in... Dalton too ahead of his time... And Craig was the right time... Just think Collins could have played Bond but with the reputaion of Bond personified by Moore it meant Collins was way ahead!!! Lewis Collins would have worked as Bond definitely... the world was not ready...

Nice clip.. BTW, do you have Martin Shaw flying his glider on a kids TV show called Freetime? I still remember seeing this around 1981 or '82.

@Banner1979 You could be right about the date, but I haven't been able to find more info on that, sorry! If anybody happens to be able to help out, that would be great!

Lewis was the star of the show, played well against Gordon Jackson. Was in London at that time. Could have been a good bond. RIP. Shaw could have been played by anybody.

@angelfish45 To hazard a guess, I think it must have been between September and December 1980.

I was just wondering......have you seen the clips from "Sporting Chance" which are on greenheart45's channel? Martin learns to fly a glider in the course of the programme.

💖💖💖💖

@Peede83 You're more than welcome :-)

Lewis was a better actor than Martin. Shaw's voice on Judge John Deed i find irritating. "I miss you Jo, I miss you when you're not my friend..." Who Dares Wins was Lewis's finest moment. The Professionals was great too. Broccoli made a huge mistake by missing out Collins as Bond, he would have been perfect. RIP Lewis Collins and Gordon Jackson.

@kailashpatel1706

4 жыл бұрын

its sad that collins career seemed to fade away...he had alot to give still..

Pleased to be of service :-)

You're welcome :-)

@jaicen5 Sometimes you actually find what you're looking for, pleased to be of service ;-)

Okay...

I'm pestering you again, but, do you have the program Electric Theatre Show, which went behind the scenes making Who Dares Wins? It was shown on ITV about 3 times back in the early '80s.

Lewis Collins is currently sitting in Heaven trying to decide between Audrey Hepburn and Hedy Lemarr, who are at present doing a lesbian strip routine to amuse him. He's having difficulty following what's going on because he's also got Lolo Ferrari on his lap pressing him for attention. There's a Scottish mate of his wearing a knowing look over a pure malt scotch, and Roger Moore is watching intently, hoping to pick up some tips.

too short !!

Matin Shaw's acting is very poor in parts (it needs a good coat of Cuprinol),he blames the script but Lewis Collins seems to handle the script fine...

I've read years ago that Martin Shaw was supposed to be 5'10 as a young man, while the late Lewis Collins was just an inch taller at 5'11. However, by looking at this clip here, there appears to be at least a three inch height difference between the two of them. I'd put Shaw at no more than 5'8 in his flat feet, whereas Collins looks a legitimate 5'11, as he stated at the time. So while filming the series, it looks like Shaw was wearing lifts in his shoes to look a bit taller and also slightly exaggerated his own height.

SEX ON LEGS MR COLLINS!!! R.I.P. my 70skidcrush

Seems completely unreal to see them...especialy Lewis C...together but oiut of their "prof" role. I kept expecting him to biff someone. I remember talk of the time they hated each others guts...if they did it wasn't apparent there. Good.

@bistoprofi I'll send Bodie round to jog your memory ;-)

British Starsky and Hutch

@joanhammond1217

7 жыл бұрын

No - FAR superior to Starsky and Hutch! Partly because they never took themselves too seriously - and were often ad-libbing to add humour.

I think the band needed a bit more practise.

no he doesnt lol