TQR 14,384 Posted December 24, 2020 Very surprised that the search bar returned threads for Brians Kidd, May, Harvey, Cox, Wilson, Cant, Rix, Sewell, Clough, Haw, Lenihan and Peppers, but not BRIAN BLESSED!!! Despite recently suggesting that he’ll live to 120 or 130, it’s time this legendary 84-year-old booming leviathan had his own thread/appreciation society. I’ll be doing my best IainLodger impression when he dies. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dying Probably 578 Posted December 24, 2020 Good idea to make this thread. Such a good idea I pinched him when I fucked up my shadow list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,099 Posted December 24, 2020 I really thought there was a thread for him. FFS, dementia must be creeping up on me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted December 24, 2020 53 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: I really thought there was a thread for him. FFS, dementia must be creeping up on me. A thread on who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,740 Posted December 24, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: A thread on who? BRIAN BLESSED! Somebody was going to. TQR's description is halfway there, but it really demands a bit more ooomph!! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,118 Posted December 24, 2020 I always thought it was a really bad miss not to cast Brian Blessed as Treebeard in the LOTR films. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Toast said: I always thought it was a really bad miss not to cast Brian Blessed as Treebeard in the LOTR films. The one thing they saved money on by just giving Gimli some extra voice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted December 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: The one thing they saved money on by just giving Gimli some extra voice work. Gimli son of Gloin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted December 24, 2020 WhaT?? There was no BLESSED thread?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted January 11, 2021 The great man has had his vaccine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted January 11, 2021 Whats with the massive mask he's wearing ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, RIP Wee Jum said: Whats with the massive mask he's wearing ? It's doctored. Here's the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 202 Posted January 11, 2021 So which zanny buttfucker will be quickest to change the comment under his name to BRIANS DEEEAADDD when he goes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, The Old Crem said: It's doctored. Here's the original. Shame, I thought it was befitting of the great man to wear a mask the size of a riot shield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N. Fritz 49 Posted January 12, 2021 Brian Blessed is a great man. A friend of mine is a huge fan, and BB recorded personal birthday wishes for him a few years ago. Not a name I want to see pop up on "The Dead of..." any time soon! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DemBones 36 Posted January 13, 2021 On 24/12/2020 at 13:35, Toast said: I always thought it was a really bad miss not to cast Brian Blessed as Treebeard in the LOTR films. I wanted him to play Slughorn in the Harry Potter movies. From the first time I read Half-Blood Prince I always pictured him in that role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted December 3, 2021 He might be a "great man" (two posts above) but it's a risky business getting him to pay tribute to a recently departed colleague. By way of praising Anthony Sher on Radio 4 just now Blessed informed the nation twice that "Actors bore the arse off me" and spent a fair chunk of his "tribute" either demonstrating his own skills in impersonating Sher or discussing their mutual regard (i.e. how much Sher rated him). Seriously, when he finally goes will there be a coffin big enough to accomodate his self-regard? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted December 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: He might be a "great man" (two posts above) but it's a risky business getting him to pay tribute to a recently departed colleague. By way of praising Anthony Sher on Radio 4 just now Blessed informed the nation twice that "Actors bore the arse off me" and spent a fair chunk of his "tribute" either demonstrating his own skills in impersonating Sher or discussing their mutual regard (i.e. how much Sher rated him). Seriously, when he finally goes will there be a coffin big enough to accomodate his self-regard? Reminds me of the Channel 4 or 5 tribute to Judi Dench about 15 years ago. Lots of serious actors talking about her bravery and gravitas as an actor. Cut to Brian Blessed. "Judi is the sexiest woman I've ever met and she still drives me WILD WITH LUST!" Apparently he can be a bully to staff when he thinks no one is looking (according to friends) which has put me off him a bit tbh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted December 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, msc said: Reminds me of the Channel 4 or 5 tribute to Judi Dench about 15 years ago. Lots of serious actors talking about her bravery and gravitas as an actor. Cut to Brian Blessed. "Judi is the sexiest woman I've ever met and she still drives me WILD WITH LUST!" Apparently he can be a bully to staff when he thinks no one is looking (according to friends) which has put me off him a bit tbh. Can't be bothered investigating when and where I shared this story hereabouts but... Many years ago now I was sat in a hotel in an area just outside the restaurant, just come out of the gym and trying to chill with a book and a drink. Blessed was in the restaurant, a long way inside because the bar area was between him and me as were some other tables, and his was still the clearest voice I could hear. It did make me wonder what it'd be like living next door to him if he was having sex! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,565 Posted December 4, 2021 10 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: He might be a "great man" (two posts above) but it's a risky business getting him to pay tribute to a recently departed colleague. By way of praising Anthony Sher on Radio 4 just now Blessed informed the nation twice that "Actors bore the arse off me" and spent a fair chunk of his "tribute" either demonstrating his own skills in impersonating Sher or discussing their mutual regard (i.e. how much Sher rated him). Seriously, when he finally goes will there be a coffin big enough to accomodate his self-regard? Brian Aldiss used to be like that. The Today programme must have had him on speed dial because whenever an SF writer died he would pop up and say they were good but not as good as me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted December 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: Brian Aldiss used to be like that. The Today programme must have had him on speed dial because whenever an SF writer died he would pop up and say they were good but not as good as me. He was also a well known cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,565 Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, msc said: He was also a well known cunt. Not a fan. I have only read two of his books and I regretted persevering with both of them. A couple of times I have picked up Helliconia Spring and failed to get beyond the first 30 pages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Grimace 359 Posted March 21, 2022 For those who like to do field work, Brian Blessed has a regular stage show "An Evening with Brian Blessed". It first came to my attention when this event was held in November 2021 in Cambridge: https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/evening-brian-blessed There is also a website that tracks his engagements, however it only shows the current year (2022): https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/brian-blessed-1 To date, he only has one show in Bristol this June listed. From memory, he had ~10 events in 2021. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted March 22, 2022 19 hours ago, Evil Grimace said: For those who like to do field work, Brian Blessed has a regular stage show "An Evening with Brian Blessed". It first came to my attention when this event was held in November 2021 in Cambridge: https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/evening-brian-blessed There is also a website that tracks his engagements, however it only shows the current year (2022): https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/brian-blessed-1 To date, he only has one show in Bristol this June listed. From memory, he had ~10 events in 2021. He's just added another show, in the bright lights of Bridport on 18 May! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Deathrace said: He's just added another show, in the bright lights of Bridport on 18 May! Nice, pleasant late spring evening - if you roll up to the centre of Beaminster about five miles away you can likely sit out with a pint and still hear him clearly 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
