you probably dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can watch all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend lately =)
If you ever get a chance to read the translated version of Beowulf, i highly recommend it. Same kind of story, except it’s more so about transitioning to a “peaceful” life. And it was written between 700-1000 AD…..
this is such a powerful peom and sir rodger reads it so well and with real passion, he truly believes it and he is dead right, we all claim to be so proud of our military but by god we treat the public can treat them like shite.
Kipling's tommy always brings a tear to my eye, just like Enigma by Elgar. For I have heard these at too many returning parades for my brothers, but I do not shed a tear for their passing, I shed a tear for the time I will not have with them, for one day soon I will meet up with them at the great reorg in the sky.
Reminds me of an engraving I read once at Gibraltar: God and the soldier all men adore, In times of trouble and no more. For when war is over and everything righted, God is neglected and the old soldier slighted.
My father said that he would never ever go to war for this or any other country again, (WW11). Give him a gun & he would stand at his door. But not fight for politicians. As I have grown older I have begun to agree more with his views. In the words of Terry Thomas, (re my views on this govt.) " you're shower, a bloody shower".
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem called Tommy. There is a line in it that, I think, goes likes this - 'It's Tommy this and Tommy that and Tommy go away, but it's thank you Mr Atkins when the band begins to play'. He is saying that the British soldier (Tommy Atkins) is cast aside in peacetime, but when there is danger everyone needs and thanks him. We are at peace and look at the way the British soldier is being treated now - being prosecuted for fighting terrorists in Northern Ireland.
Thankyou for making this available. Roger Moore puts it over brilliantly. It should be shown in all schools in the UK to show that it's not considered clever to jeer and taunt our servicemen and women as has happened recently.
beautifully recited by the great sir roger. reminds us that whatever we may think of the policy makers we must always understand that the soldier is the bravest and the best. fighting selflessly to protect us.
God bless the British soldier - Dettingen, Waterloo, Inkerman, Spion Cop & Colenso, Ypres and the Somme, El Alamein and Imphal, the Imjin, Iraq and Afghanistan. The same blokes, just different uniforms.
I have replied to this in a bit more depth on his home page. The way our soldiers were/are treated when the come home is a disgrace. Remember that today's soldiers are volunteers, there was draft dodging back when, & most of them did very well whilst others were keeping the world safe for them with their lives. That is the reality my dad & others came back to. No Job, No home.
Roger Moore recites Rudyard Kipling's anti-war poem "Tommy Atkins" on the Paul O'Grady Show, at Christmas time 2007. Thank you so much for making this available. I have been searching for it for weeks, the MSM seem to have virtually ignored it. Please don't remove it!
@@saadkhan1128 Kipling was neither anti-war, nor imperialist. Regarding war, he was a sad realist, though I tend to disagree about how quick he was to resort to war. Regarding empire, he thought it was potentially a good way to eventually create a worldwide community of democratic nations (see his story "As Simple as A.B. C."), which is still the goal of the UN, the EU, NATO and the foreign policy of the United States. As opposed to the foreign policy of Russia, China and other authoritarian regimes, which actually *_IS_* imperialist.
@@saadkhan1128 I wasn't actually referring to "The White Man's Burden", but to all of Kipling's work a a whole, but to suggest that a poem which Kipling *_explicitly,_* in its dedication, addressed to the United States as we took possession of the colony of the Philippines and thus began our life as a colonial empire, was anything *_OTHER_* than an endorsement of imperialism, is absurd. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later a failed nursing student (and thus having spent a lot of time in the company of Filipinos), I have a special fondness and admiration for the Filipino people, and regret that the islands did not join the Union as three, seven or thirteen states. They would have greatly enriched our culture and our economy, even more than Hawaii has. BTW, you may not be aware that "whiteman" is not only bad English, it is *_evil_* English, since it is jargon used by white supremacists and only scum like them.
It's the proof that Kipling was a truly great writer. Maybe with some attitudes we've learned better of. But the whole story is in this poem - soldiers are due better treatment from the rest of us in peacetime, but they've seen some horrible stuff and they don't always make it the easiest. And well read.
I like to play this on my phone. In the waiting room at the VA. Semper Fi. A lady friend of mine has a younger brother. Desert Storm USMC. Recently diagnosed with cancer on his brain stem. Fatal. Duty; is a Four Letter Word.
@CountOrlok1 Don't be too hard on them, they fight for their country, even if it is only due to orders. Those people will lay it all on the line if they have to. I agree that wars are immoral, and wrong but they happen, and if one happens, who will have your back?
pretty average reading only Russians can read poems great check Russian reading of Kipling even if you don t understand language you understand that Russian reading thausand times more powerful
Back again to hear the perfect recital of Tommy Atkins. Not forgotten.
I keep coming back too. Who would have thought a celebrity would so genuinely appreciate our soldiers. Brilliant poem recited by a brilliant man ❤
Bravo Sir Roger. Spoken from his heart, he was in the Army too,,although he always plays his past life down. A credit to Britain.
This is the story of all professional soldiers, at all times, in all places.
It's still true!
Hundred or so years on and we're still fucking struggling.
@Claudius How bout fuck you foo. Till you walk in a soldiers or sailors boots.
you probably dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can watch all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend lately =)
@Deacon Felix Definitely, have been using instaflixxer for months myself :)
If you ever get a chance to read the translated version of Beowulf, i highly recommend it. Same kind of story, except it’s more so about transitioning to a “peaceful” life. And it was written between 700-1000 AD…..
this is such a powerful peom and sir rodger reads it so well and with real passion, he truly believes it and he is dead right, we all claim to be so proud of our military but by god we treat the public can treat them like shite.
An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees!
Kipling's tommy always brings a tear to my eye, just like Enigma by Elgar.
For I have heard these at too many returning parades for my brothers, but I do not shed a tear for their passing, I shed a tear for the time I will not have with them, for one day soon I will meet up with them at the great reorg in the sky.
Reminds me of an engraving I read once at Gibraltar:
God and the soldier all men adore,
In times of trouble and no more.
For when war is over and everything righted,
God is neglected and the old soldier slighted.
a brilliant reading of a classic that is sharply appropriate to our times.
A Mesmeric Recital. God Bless you Roger. RIP.
My annual viewing of this powerful piece.. . Thank you, "Simon Templar".
My father said that he would never ever go to war for this or any other country again, (WW11). Give him a gun & he would stand at his door. But not fight for politicians. As I have grown older I have begun to agree more with his views. In the words of Terry Thomas, (re my views on this govt.) " you're shower, a bloody shower".
Cheers to Roger Moore!!
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem called Tommy. There is a line in it that, I think, goes likes this - 'It's Tommy this and Tommy that and Tommy go away, but it's thank you Mr Atkins when the band begins to play'. He is saying that the British soldier (Tommy Atkins) is cast aside in peacetime, but when there is danger everyone needs and thanks him. We are at peace and look at the way the British soldier is being treated now - being prosecuted for fighting terrorists in Northern Ireland.
Thankyou for making this available. Roger Moore puts it over brilliantly. It should be shown in all schools in the UK to show that it's not considered clever to jeer and taunt our servicemen and women as has happened recently.
Im crying like fuck
Bless him
beautifully recited by the great sir roger.
reminds us that whatever we may think of the policy makers we must always understand that the soldier is the bravest and the best. fighting selflessly to protect us.
im 15 years old, and ive seen all the bond films, my mums a big fan, and i think he was the best bond!
Your 30 now lol
Rodger Moore was , among other things, an outstanding narrator. I believe he was , among those many attributes, a true patriot himself.
Fantastic reading.rip sir Roger.
My all-time favorite. He was a man. And a gentleman.
So glad this is online for all to see as the main stream media have virtually ignored it. Well said Sir Roger!
An excellent recitation of a poem of eternal value.
I'm a Quaker, but I am also a veteran.
Well done Mr Moore - we will miss you.
wow, what can yo say, he hit it spot on
Thank you Roger Moore. This poem is still as true now as it was when Kipling wrote it. God Save our Armed Forces -
Very meaningful piece recited beautifully by the remarkable Mr Moore.
With remembrance Sunday coming up I just watched this again. It is so poignant and probably always will be. Lest we forget indeed.
Outstanding!
God bless the British soldier - Dettingen, Waterloo, Inkerman, Spion Cop & Colenso, Ypres and the Somme, El Alamein and Imphal, the Imjin, Iraq and Afghanistan. The same blokes, just different uniforms.
Superbly read by a splendid character!
My breath is taken away.
Go on Roger. Well done mate. Well done.
Spot on Roger, spot on!
Lest we forget!!
I have replied to this in a bit more depth on his home page. The way our soldiers were/are treated when the come home is a disgrace. Remember that today's soldiers are volunteers, there was draft dodging back when, & most of them did very well whilst others were keeping the world safe for them with their lives. That is the reality my dad & others came back to. No Job, No home.
Roger Moore recites Rudyard Kipling's anti-war poem "Tommy Atkins" on the Paul O'Grady Show, at Christmas time 2007. Thank you so much for making this available. I have been searching for it for weeks, the MSM seem to have virtually ignored it. Please don't remove it!
This is not an anti war poem. Kipling was a very imperialist poet.
@@saadkhan1128 Kipling was neither anti-war, nor imperialist.
Regarding war, he was a sad realist, though I tend to disagree about how quick he was to resort to war.
Regarding empire, he thought it was potentially a good way to eventually create a worldwide community of democratic nations (see his story "As Simple as A.B. C."), which is still the goal of the UN, the EU, NATO and the foreign policy of the United States.
As opposed to the foreign policy of Russia, China and other authoritarian regimes, which actually *_IS_* imperialist.
@@arcadiaberger9204 whitemans burden is not imperialist
@@saadkhan1128 I wasn't actually referring to "The White Man's Burden", but to all of Kipling's work a a whole, but to suggest that a poem which Kipling *_explicitly,_* in its dedication, addressed to the United States as we took possession of the colony of the Philippines and thus began our life as a colonial empire, was anything *_OTHER_* than an endorsement of imperialism, is absurd.
As a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later a failed nursing student (and thus having spent a lot of time in the company of Filipinos), I have a special fondness and admiration for the Filipino people, and regret that the islands did not join the Union as three, seven or thirteen states. They would have greatly enriched our culture and our economy, even more than Hawaii has.
BTW, you may not be aware that "whiteman" is not only bad English, it is *_evil_* English, since it is jargon used by white supremacists and only scum like them.
Bravo Sir Roger - nobody does it better!
Mesmerising
WOW, that has some real power, it was a great poem.
This poem never fails to raise goose bumps (and maybe make my eyes water a bit).
It's the proof that Kipling was a truly great writer. Maybe with some attitudes we've learned better of.
But the whole story is in this poem - soldiers are due better treatment from the rest of us in peacetime, but they've seen some horrible stuff and they don't always make it the easiest.
And well read.
Roger Moore. An awesome man. More then just James Bond and Simon Templer. A man with heart.
brilliant
I don't think you'll find much Kipling that *isn't* appropriate to any time! He had a rare quality.
very moving especially for one who lives in mumbai guarded by selfless soldiers who sacrified their lives to protect us.
Lovely clip. Thanks Roger.
First time I have seen that, its made the hair at the back of my neck stand up.
Cpl Brian Budd PARA, RIP
RIP SIR ROGER MORE YOU WAS ALWAYS MY FAVOURITE BOND
USMC Cold War 1977-81.
My name is Atkins so I was always referred to as Tommy whilst serving my National Service. - Happy days?!?!
Amen.
A gentleman and greatly missed.
The great actor, the great poem! English is not my native language, but I like to read Kipling's poems in the author's language
Beautiful.
s'wonderful.
As true today as it was in Kipling's time.
Sir Roger Moore, I do believe?!
One of my favorite Kipling poems, next to gunga din.
A Soldiers Poem if ever there was one!
quite amazing
Terrible how politicians treat our soldiers. Soldiers are heroes . In and out of war time.
The great Sir Roger Moore!
Cpl Brian Budd. VC. PARA RIP
Hope he's ok
The perfect reading for all of our fallen and currently serving personal. I feel rather pathetic not having served.
Dont feel bad amigo, you can be the man other ways, civil services are just as amazing, find yourself and excel, achievement is always praised.
I like to play this on my phone. In the waiting room at the VA. Semper Fi. A lady friend of mine has a younger brother. Desert Storm USMC. Recently diagnosed with cancer on his brain stem. Fatal. Duty; is a Four Letter Word.
RIP
Bring our Tommies home NOW!
You bet tommy sees 2018
RIP.
God bless Jackson.
@CountOrlok1
There is always one.
Legennnnd :)
@Nevins1331 Too true, Mate
go army
what is the point of that reply?
those who don't like/agree with my comments, would you please let me know what you don't agree with!
TOMMY don't vote for brexit.think of Holland.
whats with the single image of the IDF doing in their? tommy's not Israeli last time i heard.
@CountOrlok1 Don't be too hard on them, they fight for their country, even if it is only due to orders. Those people will lay it all on the line if they have to. I agree that wars are immoral, and wrong but they happen, and if one happens, who will have your back?
So it shall always be. Snivilians are always defended by men who are better than they.
10 year old comment or no Soldiers are "Snivillians" before they join the Army perhaps you should show a little more respect.
Different period same old shit . they wonder why we stick together . not hard to understand .
pretty average reading
only Russians can read poems great
check Russian reading of Kipling
even if you don t understand language you understand that Russian reading thausand times more powerful