@@ronseymour4976 An interesting statement about the person they are rather than the person they have invented. What was Jack, and what did he invent? A vet, a writer, broadcaster, reasonably successful soldier (Private to substantive major and acting Lieutenant-colonel) executive of Southern TV and finally TV presenter. Not a classic academic one, but a true polymath all the same.
A remarkable man, multi-talented and with a knack of explaining country things in a gentle, easy and entertaining manner. I loved his relaxed demeanor, puffing on his peaceful pipe.
Jack, Fred Dibnah, John Noakes… I’m no longer a kid, by a long chalk. I do hope kids have their equivalent of these guys now on TV and beyond. I suspect an in vain hope.
So much knowledge. Please show all episodes from his television programmes again. Old country, How, out of town. It would be leagues ahead of the stuff broadcast these days.
I have fond memories of dad an I sitting down together and watching Jack. I learnt so much from him, and my dad. From shooting to fishing and all things nature wise. Salad days.
as a child i loved HOW on TV, especially JACK, he always came across as a person that was prepared to take time to explain things in detail. Miss his wisdom and knowledge.
as a wee scots lad, now living in the south, soo privilidged to still see Fred on Meriden news.. but even more amazing that i watched HOW? the new series a couple of nights ago. 30 nov 2021 .. have to buy jack's books
It sounds like a programme that shouldnt work in theory, but it certainly does. Who wouldn't love to spend the day with Jack? The perfect dinner party guest. Only the British could come up with this type of show. ...amd nake it an absolute success.
You were (and in your videos kindly restored to us by Dave Knowles still are) a great and a good man, Jack Hargreaves. an icvon of my childhood and early teens. Thank you. RIP.
A co-presenter with Jack Hargreaves- who was actually a programme controller on Southern Television was Oliver Kite. They presented Country Boy but Oliver had his own programme Kite's Country which I assume came via Jack's position on the TV station. As kids in Hampshire, we loved his show and were devastated when he died- TV presenters did not die- and I can remember discussing this sudden loss in the school playground- he had died while fishing. This is the only surviving edition of Kite's Country. czcams.com/video/AGe_y6511B4/video.html
Very important work this … thank you … thousands of forgotten skills and objects that took millennia to developed and learned and lost in two or three generations 😥
Great story, thanks for posting. The old boy was flawed like the rest of us then? For all his skill it has to be remembered he was a media personality - an industry renowned for not being 'normal'. Not that I'm trying to get him off the hook but Jack was a fellow northerner and there's nothing we love more than a good bargain 😁
@ Nite Owl They say "Never meet your heroes" don't they? Slightly OT I knew of someone who worked with Hughie Green (Now there's a blast from the past!) He said he was an absolute twat, one of the nastiest men he had ever had the displeasure to work with.
@@Mackeson3 I worked as stage crew in the early 80s. The nicest people I worked with were Tina Turner and Madness. I cannot say the same for David E and Elkie B. (surnames removed).
Quiet but steely eyed old Jack. If this approach doesn't work........ Repeatedly attempting to nag someone into making a concession, being tightfisted and trying to cash in on his fame in such a negative manner. We all of us have feet of clay but even so.........ouch! These are truely horrible character defects!
I wonder how he had time to make all those radio and TV programmes, he seemed to have wives, lovers and kids all over the place according to his wikipedia profile. Must have been all that fresh air stirring his loins.
He certainly outshone anyone else in this with his quality as a broadcaster and a spokesperson about a multitude of subjects ..they don’t make them like Jack any more 😞
teachers these days should study the past traditions and teach the children this useful knowledge so that they have a good life in the future and maybe learn how to look after them selfs without money .and only the tools they have to hand ,we were taught this when we were young by our parents our grand parents and a bit they taught us at school.
He made a quality of programme we will never see again.
but how is still living .. its on tv, so is Fred Dineage. His daughter is my mp
I couldn't agree more. There are very few who come across as the person they are, rather than the person that they have invented.
Too right
@@ronseymour4976 An interesting statement about the person they are rather than the person they have invented. What was Jack, and what did he invent? A vet, a writer, broadcaster, reasonably successful soldier (Private to substantive major and acting Lieutenant-colonel) executive of Southern TV and finally TV presenter.
Not a classic academic one, but a true polymath all the same.
Yes now we’ve got BBC Cuntryfile which promotes degenerate diversity staining our beautiful countryside
A remarkable man, multi-talented and with a knack of explaining country things in a gentle, easy and entertaining manner. I loved his relaxed demeanor, puffing on his peaceful pipe.
I could listen to Jack all day, you can pick up his cheeky humor when people ask questions, such a humble and honest man, a sad loss.
sadly they have not found a replacement for jack yet ,but there are many of us out here that share his knowledge and practice it.
The man never knew you tube was coming now he's here forever God rest
He was what tv should be about, telling us about how wonderful things were and people who used to live in the country side.
Majesty & kindness combined - Jack is my hero.
Jack, Fred Dibnah, John Noakes… I’m no longer a kid, by a long chalk. I do hope kids have their equivalent of these guys now on TV and beyond. I suspect an in vain hope.
Watching Jack on TV year's ago inspired my lifetime love for fishing and the countryside
Same here David. All the best.
A remarkable man. His Wikipedia page tells you things you would and could not have guessed.
Jack, a national treasure.
So much knowledge. Please show all episodes from his television programmes again. Old country, How, out of town. It would be leagues ahead of the stuff broadcast these days.
I have fond memories of dad an I sitting down together and watching Jack. I learnt so much from him, and my dad. From shooting to fishing and all things nature wise. Salad days.
as a child i loved HOW on TV, especially JACK, he always came across as a person that was prepared to take time to explain things in detail. Miss his wisdom and knowledge.
A man outstanding in his field - the first !
Southern Television was a superb franchise with quality programming. It was a scandal when it lost the franchise for Southern England in 1981.
God be with the days of simplicity
Jack Hargreaves a true legend Englishman and true gentleman.
as a wee scots lad, now living in the south, soo privilidged to still see Fred on Meriden news.. but even more amazing that i watched HOW? the new series a couple of nights ago. 30 nov 2021 .. have to buy jack's books
Iconic guy ! Thanks.
The Gentleman Country Man
Love Jack Hargreaves. Great man
It's uncanny the extraordinarily gigantic knowledge his head held, even when it was his subject.
It sounds like a programme that shouldnt work in theory, but it certainly does. Who wouldn't love to spend the day with Jack? The perfect dinner party guest. Only the British could come up with this type of show. ...amd nake it an absolute success.
You were (and in your videos kindly restored to us by Dave Knowles still are) a great and a good man, Jack Hargreaves. an icvon of my childhood and early teens. Thank you. RIP.
I liked the way he sometimes made mistakes just as in normal conversation
Top educator
He was in a mood,he did make video recordings & there are over 60 of them on dvd!
A wonderfully knowlegable man, a one off, never equalled.
Book is still available on Amazon - just bought a copy :) Need some relaxing reading.
Jack left the army with the rank of Major, after serving on Field Marshall Montgomery's staff!
Wow never new that I used to sell him ferrets nice man rip
Great video, thanks. The closing music from the Killing Fields was "Imagine" by John Lennon.
Brings back fond family memories
I worked on his house in belchelwell Dorset..he had a pipe in every room ...
Loved Jack from when I was young and still do.
My god the bbc is so up itself, isn't it?
You could say that but it's generally accepted that there was none more up themselves than Southern TV. Proof? It's why they lost their franchise.
Very clever man
Thank you
I love the music, along with Jack’s show.
Great man.
I’ve subbed your channel. I want to watch all your programs. ❤️
Have a look at this channel on CZcams. Dave Knowles - filmmaker
Great man ,great progs.many on youtube.thank you youtube
A co-presenter with Jack Hargreaves- who was actually a programme controller on Southern Television was Oliver Kite. They presented Country Boy but Oliver had his own programme Kite's Country which I assume came via Jack's position on the TV station. As kids in Hampshire, we loved his show and were devastated when he died- TV presenters did not die- and I can remember discussing this sudden loss in the school playground- he had died while fishing. This is the only surviving edition of Kite's Country. czcams.com/video/AGe_y6511B4/video.html
New to me that. Thanks for the link 👍
Thank you
yes i used to watch these programs as jack and olly were my heros at the time.
A smiling Jack H.
Very important work this … thank you … thousands of forgotten skills and objects that took millennia to developed and learned and lost in two or three generations 😥
im still alive and remember these programs well.
SHAME THE INTERVIEW WAS CUT SHORT!!
It sure is a shame!
The "Out of Town" theme tune is now on CZcams if anyones interested. Link below.
czcams.com/video/FRdQsv65jtc/video.html
My friend fitted Jack's AGA cooker. He said he was the meanest man he had ever met and wanted a big price reduction, because of who he was.
Great story, thanks for posting. The old boy was flawed like the rest of us then? For all his skill it has to be remembered he was a media personality - an industry renowned for not being 'normal'. Not that I'm trying to get him off the hook but Jack was a fellow northerner and there's nothing we love more than a good bargain 😁
@ Nite Owl They say "Never meet your heroes" don't they? Slightly OT I knew of someone who worked with Hughie Green (Now there's a blast from the past!) He said he was an absolute twat, one of the nastiest men he had ever had the displeasure to work with.
@@Mackeson3 I worked as stage crew in the early 80s. The nicest people I worked with were Tina Turner and Madness.
I cannot say the same for David E and Elkie B. (surnames removed).
Quiet but steely eyed old Jack. If this approach doesn't work........
Repeatedly attempting to nag someone into making a concession, being tightfisted and trying to cash in on his fame in such a negative manner.
We all of us have feet of clay but even so.........ouch!
These are truely horrible character defects!
@@Mackeson3 I'm old enough to remember Double your Money and the goldfish bowl full of sixpences.
What was Monica's other name?
Tom had to wait for the internet to take off to see the videos
All I remember was his program was on before Thunderbirds " ffs get this s hit off'
Such a shame about the abrupt ending.
I know what you mean. My thoughts exactly when I found my old VHS tape and watched it back. Any amount of Jack is a bonus though. All the best.
And we didn't get to find out what those two objects were either!! ☹
come back jack because we need to know how to change a light bulb because most of us have not been educated enough to know how
How, with Fred from ITV Sport, when there was just 3 channels
Good ol' Jack.
Quite a lady's man
in his day.
😎
How with Jack and Fred dinnage can't remember the rest of team loved it
Bunty James I believe that was her name, was part of the team.😊
I wonder how he had time to make all those radio
and TV programmes, he seemed to have wives, lovers
and kids all over the place according to his wikipedia
profile. Must have been all that fresh air stirring his loins.
True but in the world of media personalities its all completely normal stuff I'd say?
Can you please make comments accepted on the Brian Pummer documentaries?
Why did the video come to an abrupt end ?
T'is truly a mystery!
A 40 year old PONY !!! god
nowadays there is only crap on tv
Is that loraine
He certainly outshone anyone else in this with his quality as a broadcaster and a spokesperson about a multitude of subjects ..they don’t make them like Jack any more 😞
teachers these days should study the past traditions and teach the children this useful knowledge so that they have a good life in the future and maybe learn how to look after them selfs without money .and only the tools they have to hand ,we were taught this when we were young by our parents our grand parents and a bit they taught us at school.
Is that the mellifluous Susan Rae?
No, thats Jack Hargreaves ;)
Dunno. But, wasn't she lovely?
Glad Jack kept away from the BBC
@Metal Man - definitely 👍
Why on earth would you use a Spanish tune to introduce an English rural broadcast?