Absolutely, some of the exchanges between Bernard,Humphrey and his Boss were seriously funny and probably not too far removed from the truth, and most definitely still carries on to this day!Arguably the best written comedy program of all time - EVERYTHING is still applicable today that they played on back then...
Simple Genius!!!!!!!
Agree 100%, absolute genius.Absolutely, some of the exchanges between Bernard,Humphrey and his Boss were seriously funny and probably not too far removed from the truth, and most definitely still carries on to this day!
I can defo believe that!Agree 100%, absolute genius.
Apparently a lot of the scripts are based on actual happenings - and the ones that are more daft are the ones that are more real.
Leon Britton used to advise the script writers on the QT at the time, and the one where they are in the Middle East where they are popping off for a phone call with Mr Victor Vodka etal, apparently is based on absolute truth!
Steptoe and son wasn't everyone's cup of tea but brilliantly written. Clever, witty with lots of pathosGood thread. My favourite's an old one from Steptoe and Son. They've fallen out and split the lounge in two with a dividing, temporary barrier. They place the TV down the middle so both can see it and agree to take alternate nights deciding what to watch. Albert insists on watching a programme even though it was his turn the previous night. Harold loftily says that it's his turn and finishes with, "I think you'll find the law is on my side." Albert's comes back with, "yeah, but the knobs are on my side."
Cooke thought this was his best comedy line in his long career. He was 19 at the time. A genius but a bit of a tortured n bitter soul towards the endCook & Moore...Not only but also.
A whole sketch with Dudley Moore having only one leg, plus a crutch, auditioning for the role of Tarzan. Peter Cook (the Director): "your right leg is wonderful. I have nothing against your right leg. Unfortunately, neither do you."
Hancock, The donor. Another troubled comedy genius for whom things didn't end wellA pint? Have you gone raving mad? I came here in all good faith, to help my country. I don’t mind giving a reasonable amount, but a pint? Why, that’s very nearly an armful.
This one....Seeing as it's the time of year is anyone able to post the Yes Minister sketch where Humphrey wishes him Merry Christmas
You are welcomeThanks One, much appreciated. I don't know how to get them on here.
Written by Anthony Jay, who was on the inside of the Thatcher administration for many years. So as far fetched as some of these hilarious sketches seem, there is a modicum of truth in there. Brilliant writing.Absolutely, some of the exchanges between Bernard,Humphrey and his Boss were seriously funny and probably not too far removed from the truth, and most definitely still carries on to this day!
Mr La di dah Gunner GrahamMoss, you're right and it's sad.
Another funny programme that would never be allowed near the screen now - It ain't half hot mum. As soon as it started the self righteous brigade would be protesting on someone's behalf as usual - completely missing the point that the people it ridiculed were the British.