Yet his death in 1988 at the early age of 62 sent the nation into mourning. According to williams diary he earned his first bbc cheque in 1949 for a part in a john p. Kenneth williams gets blue plaque unveiled by carry on. Kenneth williams author of the kenneth williams diaries. Kenneth horne is joined by kenneth williams, hugh paddick, betty marsden, bill pertwee and pat lancaster in the second series of the classic weekly radio show. Im so glad that i finally took the time to read the diaries that british comedian kenneth williams kept throughout his life. This is a jocular aside made in this affectionate recreation of a longlost kenneth williams radio series and it acts as a critique of the stage production too. Williams famed for lines such as ooh matron and infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me lived in flat 62 on the upper level of farley court, a 1929 apartment block which is close to. A joyous kenneth williams retrospective this week, annie mac trumps fearne cotton and comedians get serious about books published. Between 1958 and 1964, beyond our ken was one of radios most popular comedy shows, with a regular audience of 10 million listeners.
Oct 31, 2010 kenneth williams, with his nasal, campcockney inflections, was as corny as a whoopee cushion. His first tv work came in 1952 in the role of the angel in an h. He was devoted to a small circle of friends, and to his mother. So if you are going to quote famous british comedic icon kenneth williams playing julius caesar in carry on cleopatra to start. The complete guide to everyones favourite films saucy.
Say what you like about this genius, kenneth williams was a giant among comics. Carry on cleo kenneth williams julius caesar is having a bad day in the funniest toga party of all time a historical and hysterical take on the life and loves of the queen of the nile. In 2007, the pun infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me, spoken by kenneth williams, was voted the funniest oneline joke in film history. I find this book unputdownable, even though it fills me at times with despair, disgust and irritation. Kenneth williams makes a solo voyage round the horne. The british comic actor kenneth williams was born in 1926 in a working class section of london, england, where he and his older sister pat were raised by their parents louisa and charlie, who ran a hairdressing shop.
See more ideas about kenneth williams, british comedy and comedians. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. When the crack vial spawned violence and bloodshed in the mid80s he was the baddest man on the block and his name has been lionized in verse by jayz, nas and 50 cent. Kenneth williams 22 february 1926 15 april 1988 was an english comic actor and comedian. He was gay, and for many years of his working life homosexuality was illegal. Williams s waspish, contradictory personality, his loneliness and death have been welldocumented. Dec 09, 2015 say what you like about this genius, kenneth williams was a giant among comics. Kenneth williams though famous for making faces and being funny rather than playing the romantic lead, he was charming. The first cinema role was the same year, a junior gardener in the murder thriller trents last case. A consistently readable and absorbing account of the life of a muchloved comic.
British comic kenneth williamss carry ongag, infamy. Follow the amorous adventures of sidney james mark antony as he clinches with the gorgeous amanda barries sultry cleopatra, in by far the most lavish. He religiously kept a diary since he was a boy, tempered and expurgated extracts from which went into his autobiography, just williams, and his several other anecdotal books. Books by kenneth williams author of the kenneth williams. Following the publication of the kenneth williams diaries, this is a collection of his letters. Dec 04, 2015 kenneth williams 12 classic quotes as british library buys tormented funnyman diaries and letters the actors private letters and diaries have been preserved for the nation and offer a revealing. Kenneth williams was an english comic actor and comedian, star of 26 carry on films, numerous british television shows, and radio comedies with tony hancock and kenneth horne. Kenneth williams february 1926 15 april english comic actor and comedian.
The complete az of everything carry on on apple books. He was also a homosexual who was desperately ashamed of, and unhappy about, his homosexuality and consequently remained celibate. Williams uttered the words as julius caesar in the. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Apr 27, 2014 when the crack vial spawned violence and bloodshed in the mid80s he was the baddest man on the block and his name has been lionized in verse by jayz, nas and 50 cent. The complete az of everything carry on and over 8 million other books are available for. William stories read by kenneth williams 1982 youtube. Kenneth williams 12 classic quotes as british library buys tormented funnyman diaries and letters the actors private letters and diaries have been preserved for the nation and offer a revealing. Carry on cleo is a 1964 british comedy film, the tenth in the series of 31 carry on films 19581992.
In 2007, the pun infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me, spoken by kenneth williams playing julius caesar in carry on cleo, was voted the funniest oneline joke in film history. Quotes by kenneth williams quotes at your dictionary. Such a sad story really all the pain he went through with his dodgy guts, the selfdenial about his sex life which was completely onanistic, the inability to untie himself from his mothers apron strings, not to mention the eccentric fastidiousness. Kenneth williams 12 classic quotes as british library. This book presents a detailed journey through britains bestloved comedies. Join facebook to connect with kenneth williams and others you may know. Kenneth williams was an english stage, radio and film actor, best known for camp roles in the carry on films. Michael sheen performed extensive research for the role, watching archive footage and reading books. At 801 pages long, the kenneth williams diaries are not a quick read, but as you follow the actor from his adolescence through to his golden years, you really unravel the true kenneth williams, the sad clown behind the camera. Infamy is defined as notoriety, or a reputation of bad behavior. He is also the editor of the kenneth williams letters. I once talked peace with a sioux, but you cant trust them. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. Throughout the book theres also the reliable misery of the diaries.
It contains information on each of the feature films, including moments to watch out for, littleknown facts. Kenneth williams funny carry on quote in the role of julius caesar was voted the funniest film oneliner in a poll by sky movies comedy. At the age of 14, williams began training as a lithographic draftsman and was later apprenticed to a cartographer. Oct 01, 2005 in this documentary portrait of kenneth williams, who died in 1988, the muchloved comedy actors diaries are drawn upon to illustrate his life and career. It contains information on each of the feature films, including moments to watch out for, littleknown facts, dialogue gems infamy. Safety leadership lattitude infamy infamy the elephant in the. Its all so desperate, i wouldnt have been surprised if, on the way out, there was an animatronic statue of kenneth williams in his toga saying infamy, infamy, theyve all got it. Kenneth williams interview 1974 part 2 hilarious duration. Dec 30, 2017 30 great oneliners previous slide next slide 25 of 30 view all skip ad. Infamy in united states infamy definition that state which is produced by the conviction of an infamous crime, and the loss of honor, which renders the infamous person incompetent as a witness or juror.
His cry in carry on cleo infamy, infamy, theyve all got it. Jun 07, 2015 originally available on a 2 cassette set. Incredibly funny hero of the carry on films of my youth and fellow depression suffer. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Kenneth williams immortal line infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me, in cleo, was actually taken from the jimmy edwards radio show take it from here, written by talbot rothwells friends frank muir and denis norden. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 20, 2011. Kenneth williams has 47 books on goodreads with 2246 ratings. Kenneth williamss most popular book is the wind in the willows.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. At the very least, we can credit carry on cleo, which starred kenneth williams as a neurotic caesar, with giving us one of the great comic lines. The complete az of everything carry on richard webber. For me the choice of which carry on to pick was between this and carry on screaming. Aug 21, 2008 kenneth williams 1983 interview part 1 gloria hunniford duration. Inside carry on star kenneth williams secret diary he. He was one of our bestloved comedians, an icon of endofthepier fun, but behind kenneth williamss comically flared nostrils and haughty sneer was a deeply troubled soul. Best medical quote from kenneth williams ever youtube. Kenneth williams plays julius caesar as his fellow romans turn on him and assassinate him. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 01, 1981 im so glad that i finally took the time to read the diaries that british comedian kenneth williams kept throughout his life. See more ideas about carry on, british comedy and kenneth williams.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Download the kenneth williams diaries pdf search engine. He was one of the main ensemble in 26 of the 31 carry on films, and appeared in many british television programmes and radio comedies, including series with tony hancock and kenneth horne. Inside carry on star kenneth williams secret diary he used. See our list of kenneth williams narrated audio books. Carry on cowboy, 1965 sid james plays outlaw johnny finger in this hilarious western. Although i wonder why people like hattie jacques and kenneth williams died so young. What swung it was the memorable oneliner delivered by kenneth williams as julius caesar. Kenneth williams as julius caesar in carry on cleo, 1964. Russell davies, editor of the kenneth williams diaries, is a journalist and broadcaster who has worked as a newspaper columnist and critic and presented numerous programmes on bbc radio. It was named the best oneliner in a poll of 1,000 comedians, industry figures and film fans by sky movies comedy. Kenneth williams, with his nasal, campcockney inflections, was as corny as a whoopee cushion. Corresponding with all manner of people, including alec guinness, maggie smith, joe orton, richard burton and elizabeth taylor, and the stokers mess of hms leverton, the letters call forth the performer in williams many are virtual comic monologues. Regulars sid james, kenneth williams, kenneth connor, charles hawtrey, and jim dale are present and connor made his last appearance until his return in carry on up the.
Williamss carry on gag voted funniest the irish times. A sample of classic carry on lines london evening standard. It was named the best oneliner in a poll of 1,000 comedians. Kenneth williams was a british actor and comedian of the 50s, 60s and 70s with an acute intelligence and a unique gift for comedy. His story has been covered in numerous dvds and books like copshot. Sometimes i feel like my favourite comedian, frankie howerd, whose catchphrase in the immortal up pompei was infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me. Buy the kenneth williams diaries new ed by davies, russell, williams, kenneth isbn. Kenneth, can you tell us about my other self in sixty seconds, starting from now. The 10 most infamous street legends gorilla convict.
There is an edition of just a minute from 1979 that kicks off with nicholas parsons asking kenneth williams to speak on the subject of my other self. His cry in carry on cleo infamy, infamy, theyve all got it infamy. Listen to private world of kenneth williams by kenneth. There is an edition of just a minute from 1979 that kicks off with nicholas parsons asking kenneth williams to speak on the subject of my other. Kenneth williams quotes author of the kenneth williams diaries. Anyway, im a long way from the uk and saw all of the movies. Kenneth williams was famed the english actor kenneth williams, bestknown for his roles in the carry on films, kept a diary from 1942 until his death, probably from suicide, in 1988. Kenneth charles williams 22 february 1926 15 april 1988 was an english comic actor, star of twenty six carry on films and notable radio comedies with tony hancock and kenneth horne, as well as a witty raconteur on a wide range of subjects. Kenneth williams narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. If, like me, youve pretty much read all the books available on kenneth then youll note some of the life events represented here are in a slightly different order. Michael sheen is so amazingly like kenneth williams that its a surprise to see a photo of the real kenneth williams at the end of the film. Its all so desperate, i wouldnt have been surprised if, on the way out, there was an animatronic statue of kenneth williams in his toga saying infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me.
Four lions chris morris 2010 cultdom and controversy often go hand in hand. Kenneth williams was, as the cliches go, and intensely private man and a confirmed bachelor. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Kenneth williams is regarded as one of the great raconteurs and comedy. Kenneth williams was recalled for some dubbing to a line that the censor wouldnt allow though in cleo. This is kenneth williams collection of his favourite barbed stories and malicious bon mots in an a to z of unsurpassed cruelty, including cartoons by graeme garden and introduced by gyles brandreth who knew williams for many years and is an executor of williams estate. Kenneth charles williams 22 february 1926 15 april 1988 was an english actor, best known for his comedy roles and in later life as a raconteur and diarist. High quality kenneth williams gifts and merchandise. Search results for the kennethwilliams diaries pdf search engine. This book, a necessarily but expertly edited version, functions in effect as his autobiography. But generally work was slow even though, as he saw it, i. Download full the kenneth williams diaries book in pdf, epub, mobi and all ebook format. Kenneth williams uttered the words as julius caesar in 1964 romp carry on cleo.
David benson, who won acclaim for his oneman show in which he portrayed kenneth williams, reads extracts from the diaries, while archive audio clips from such programmes as round the horne and beyond out ken illustrate the madcap. Dec 09, 2010 kenneth williams with his adored mother, lou. Nov 20, 2005 he was one of our bestloved comedians, an icon of endofthepier fun, but behind kenneth williams s comically flared nostrils and haughty sneer was a deeply troubled soul. Apr, 2001 its all so desperate, i wouldnt have been surprised if, on the way out, there was an animatronic statue of kenneth williams in his toga saying infamy, infamy, theyve all got it in for me.
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