Sunday Bloody Sunday. What a great song. It really encapsulates the frustration of a Sunday, doesn't it? You wake up in the morning, you've got to read all the Sunday papers, the kids are running round, you've got to mow the lawn, wash the car, and you think "Sunday, bloody Sunday!" Alan is a legend!
"If it was just the potatoes that were affected, at the end of the day, you will pay the price if you're a fussy eater." Great line. Classic Alan Partridge
"Horses running through council estates." PMSL. I have an Irish mate who swears that there actually ARE horses wandering through housing estates. I suspect he's winding me up, though!
No no, in the worst affected areas it wasn't possible to grow other kinds of crops because the soil was so poor, the aid that Robert Peel sent (Indian maize) was cancelled after Lord John Russell was elected in 1846. Many Anglo-Protestant landlords used the crop failure to evict as many tenants as possible to clear the land for pastoral use knowing they'd starve. Lord Lucan (great-grandfather of the missing murderer) told the Commons it was survival of the fittest and a jolly good thing too.
Very funny, "Classic Alan"... Coogan struck gold with this character, I have Irish heritage that I'm glad to say I own, & know that however many people may suggest that this promote this to be racist, has totally missed the point of the work that Steve Coogan done over 2 series of Alan Partridge (not including his previous shows Knowing me knowing you...) & would suggest they refrain from using the soft space between their ears to leave comments about it, & watch more of his stuff... One Love!
Haha! Wicked scene. The paddies are so polite. "Ooooh. Scary Irishmen" You just know Alan's going to make a total rpick of himself - question is; how will he manage it?
@kcpalooza what??? go onto the song by that rebel sppporter john lennon???? he clearly states in the lyrics if you had the luck of thirish you wish you were english???? i wonder why?
Since the Celtic Tiger many of us Irish disappeared up are own arse. so you have to excuse the people who dont get the joke, it is a hangover from the Credit Binge Celtic Tiger We Are the Masters of the Universe Decade.
@thehorseshead You've missed the joke completely, he's referring to Sinaed O'Connor a women, not a man, it has nothing to do with the fact that its just those things....
This is funny. That's the point of it. Partridge is a man who just says what he thinks. Gerry Adams does look like a headmaster and Martin McGuinness does indeed look like a clown without make-up. It's funny because we recognize it is true and that it isn't what anybody should be saying. Partridge is not a racist, he's an insensitive and ignorant buffoon. And of course a Coogan is as likely to be genuinely anti-Irish as a Baron-Cohen is to be genuinely antisemitic for just the same reason.
Hahaha, the frustrations of a Sunday. So true. Toothless simpletons, lol. The Father Ted guys do a brilliant job of keeping a straight face! Linehan looks like he's about to crack though. Did 2 million die in the famine, or was it 1?
It doesn't matter whether anyone has or hasn't said anything like that, it isn't the point. The point is.... THIS VIDEO IS NOT MAKING FUN OF IRISH PEOPLE. IT IS NOT MAKING JOKES ABOUT THEM. IT IS MAKING FUN OF THE CHARACTER SAYING THOSE THINGS, AND THROUGH SATIRE, ALL PEOPLE WHO BEHAVE LIKE HIM.
@MsBubbabong Well exactly. There's a big difference, the IRA/UVF and all those other paramilitaries were not state armies, they didn't have any rules or conventions to abide by. They were a law unto themselves. The British army had certain duties they had to uphold and were left wanting on many occassions. Not saying the whole army was in on it, or that every soldier was bad. But there was still a lot of stuff perpetrated on their behalf that needs to be looked at.
@1984ioc Most people in Ireland don't want a return to violence I know that. Brian leeson from eirigi does want a return to violence he's almost said as much and he is eirigi chairman. Eirigi and republican sinn fein were involved in the protests and they want a return to violence.
Collins a traitor?! He worked without ceasing for the cause of Irish freedom, and chastised others for getting too much sleep. He favoured dialogue and cooperation between the pro and anti Treaty factions and was preparing to retake the North prior to his death. His 'treachery' was a well-founded moderatism and realism. He genuinely believed in what he was doing an acted with the mandate of the Irish people. To call him a traitor is disgraceful and insulting to our history.
Just to break up the monotony of everyone saying those two (Linehan and Mathews) wrote Father Ted, I'd like to add that they wrote some for Black Books as well. And why is anyone upset at this clip? The piss isn't being taken out of the Irish, the joke is on embarrassingly ignorant people like Alan, people who act worldly but don't know much (even about another country so close you could get to it by ferry) outside stereotypes, bad accent impressions and very trivial things. So calm down.
People would be upset. That's what would happen. People would complain. But nothing would happen because in America we have what's called freedom of speech, which means you can say offensive things if you really want to, and nobody has a right to tell you that you can't say them.
Sunday Bloody Sunday. What a great song. It really encapsulates the frustration of a Sunday, doesn't it? You wake up in the morning, you've got to read all the Sunday papers, the kids are running round, you've got to mow the lawn, wash the car, and you think "Sunday, bloody Sunday!"
Alan is a legend!
"We’re from Dublin."
"Well that’s where you make them."
CLASSIC.
"If it was just the potatoes that were affected, at the end of the day, you will pay the price if you're a fussy eater." Great line. Classic Alan Partridge
I'm Irish and this is genius. Very intelligent humour . Had me laughing for days
The other 2 lads Steve is talking to are Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews - the 2 writers who wrote Father Ted :)
Some people here appear to think this is a documentary. It's not.
How many irish does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: 2, one to hold it in place and the other to drink intill the room spins.
the six episodes of series 1 are....well, one of the highlights of british television comedy of all time. probably second only to fawlty towers :)
"Horses running through council estates."
PMSL. I have an Irish mate who swears that there actually ARE horses wandering through housing estates. I suspect he's winding me up, though!
The irish guy on the left is the genius responsible for FATHER TED
*sighs* I really hate it when people start debates on youtube, just enjoy the frickin video! Alan Patridge is an absolute legend!
Martin McGuinness *does* look like a clown without makeup. Genius :)
"There's more to Oireland DAN DIS" classic
Brilliant clip, one of the best in the series. There aren't Irish people being offended by this are there? (Irish myself)
Steve Coogan = Alan Partridge. Linehan + Matthews = Father Ted. The two best comedy series (maybe) in the history of TV!
'Dere's more ta Oireland dan dis'.
Brilliant.
Hahahahahahahahaahah
it's his take on our accent that cracks me up.
Hahaha! Calling me a paddy!! You're hilarious!
I bet Linehan and Mathews are crapping themselves with such talent like you about.
love the Linehan facepalm at 2:43
No no, in the worst affected areas it wasn't possible to grow other kinds of crops because the soil was so poor, the aid that Robert Peel sent (Indian maize) was cancelled after Lord John Russell was elected in 1846. Many Anglo-Protestant landlords used the crop failure to evict as many tenants as possible to clear the land for pastoral use knowing they'd starve. Lord Lucan (great-grandfather of the missing murderer) told the Commons it was survival of the fittest and a jolly good thing too.
The soil was fine but the area per person where too small to grow anything else and have enough food.
not racist in the slightest, just pure comedy genius
"Bald chap" hahaha, this scene is so clever!
HAHA those irish guys look like theyre gonna crack up at any moment
Oh Alan Partridge what a complete Tosser !!!! What a great character invention by Steve Coogan. He will make me laugh forever.
My old headmaster actually looked quite like Gerry Adams!
Yeah they created father ted and the taller guy did the IT crowd and Black books.Legends!!!
I think the big guy must be cold, he keeps rubbing his hands together.
Glad to hear it, pal.
Ha ha! He's spot on about Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness!
wat season and episode
THAT WAS CLASSIC PARTRIDGE
Very Funny, I think the big fella wants to punch Alan's lights out!
@BoxBayUK does he play in other shows too?
"It's only £49"
"That's what puts us off"
I love this so much! 'Dere's more to ireland dan dis'
"Ders more to Ireland den dis." Awesome!
you know what?your 100% right my friend.
they are pretty much the same.
god bless america.
Pure genius, nearly as good as the insult to the Norfolk Farmers Union.
Awesome
Very funny, "Classic Alan"...
Coogan struck gold with this character, I have Irish heritage that I'm glad to say I own, & know that however many people may suggest that this promote this to be racist, has totally missed the point of the work that Steve Coogan done over 2 series of Alan Partridge (not including his previous shows Knowing me knowing you...) & would suggest they refrain from using the soft space between their ears to leave comments about it, & watch more of his stuff... One Love!
I'm Irish and I think this is absolutely fuckin hillarious!!!
What do you think steve coogan is?
Haha! Wicked scene. The paddies are so polite.
"Ooooh. Scary Irishmen"
You just know Alan's going to make a total rpick of himself - question is; how will he manage it?
Well said, hear hear!
Top stuff
whos the gray haired man?
i saw him somewhere before xD
im from germany so i dont get english/irish television
@kcpalooza what??? go onto the song by that rebel sppporter john lennon???? he clearly states in the lyrics if you had the luck of thirish you wish you were english???? i wonder why?
Oh lol, what is the name of this show?
And on the right, they both wrote it.
I was just thinking that myself - good 1 lol
Usually the case. But a few black eyes is a small price to pay for a headstart in life, I reckon.
thanks for the post, but you should change the title description!
The darked hair Irish man is the creator of Fr Ted
Grand he can play football for us!
Since the Celtic Tiger many of us Irish disappeared up are own arse. so you have to excuse the people who dont get the joke, it is a hangover from the Credit Binge Celtic Tiger We Are the Masters of the Universe Decade.
love it! hahaha Irish..
@pompeypirate u missed out the best bit ´badly tamaced drives--in this country´
Sunday, bloody Sunday!
Coogan = Legend
@mamertomiclat so are english men
This is funny :)
OOOhhhh Scary Irish mwen!
Linehan and Matthews there no less.
Are they the writer's of this as well?
@thehorseshead You've missed the joke completely, he's referring to Sinaed O'Connor a women, not a man, it has nothing to do with the fact that its just those things....
I guess who ever did it is part of the outrageously large part of society which doesn't understand what satire is.
ha ha ur so right biscuitsotoole
Joan Collins and her sister Jackie Collinsi are from Cork? I didn't know that. What happened? They blew you the wrong way?
sunday bllllooody sunday
This is funny. That's the point of it. Partridge is a man who just says what he thinks. Gerry Adams does look like a headmaster and Martin McGuinness does indeed look like a clown without make-up. It's funny because we recognize it is true and that it isn't what anybody should be saying. Partridge is not a racist, he's an insensitive and ignorant buffoon. And of course a Coogan is as likely to be genuinely anti-Irish as a Baron-Cohen is to be genuinely antisemitic for just the same reason.
"Ripped up the pope. Bald chap" LOFL!
Steve coogan is irish basically so he can make fun of us.
Steve Coogan's family is Irish, btw.
"Would you like to recruit me?"
@mattyrm ought to be. One of em halped write the scene.
Hahaha, the frustrations of a Sunday. So true. Toothless simpletons, lol.
The Father Ted guys do a brilliant job of keeping a straight face! Linehan looks like he's about to crack though.
Did 2 million die in the famine, or was it 1?
can't believe this is 15 years old!
rorykfuff I can't believe this is 20 years old
It doesn't matter whether anyone has or hasn't said anything like that, it isn't the point. The point is.... THIS VIDEO IS NOT MAKING FUN OF IRISH PEOPLE. IT IS NOT MAKING JOKES ABOUT THEM. IT IS MAKING FUN OF THE CHARACTER SAYING THOSE THINGS, AND THROUGH SATIRE, ALL PEOPLE WHO BEHAVE LIKE HIM.
@s0mepers0n44 ?
@MsBubbabong
Well exactly. There's a big difference, the IRA/UVF and all those other paramilitaries were not state armies, they didn't have any rules or conventions to abide by. They were a law unto themselves. The British army had certain duties they had to uphold and were left wanting on many occassions. Not saying the whole army was in on it, or that every soldier was bad. But there was still a lot of stuff perpetrated on their behalf that needs to be looked at.
@MrBaphomet666
Good one!
Although, some people thought what you said was "a little bit racist"! (Partridge)
@1984ioc Most people in Ireland don't want a return to violence I know that. Brian leeson from eirigi does want a return to violence he's almost said as much and he is eirigi chairman. Eirigi and republican sinn fein were involved in the protests and they want a return to violence.
im irish and i cant stop laughing
or the fact rangers are a british club?? why are you talking about the old firm on this page anyway
That's my Alan fix for today.. now I can face work.
Alan Partridge is so bloody funny. Sad that some people can't understand anything other than pee and toilet humour.
What's the big oidea.
im irish and i think the guy is fucking hilarious
Collins a traitor?! He worked without ceasing for the cause of Irish freedom, and chastised others for getting too much sleep. He favoured dialogue and cooperation between the pro and anti Treaty factions and was preparing to retake the North prior to his death. His 'treachery' was a well-founded moderatism and realism. He genuinely believed in what he was doing an acted with the mandate of the Irish people. To call him a traitor is disgraceful and insulting to our history.
@DoctorMeatDic textbook!
@1984ioc It's certainly the case that the irish people are very well liked by the english
Hilarious!
when them 2 million irish died i laughed my ass off
Ruby grapefruit juice!
Der's more to oyland... DEN DIS.
Your class. So funny. lol
Just to break up the monotony of everyone saying those two (Linehan and Mathews) wrote Father Ted, I'd like to add that they wrote some for Black Books as well.
And why is anyone upset at this clip? The piss isn't being taken out of the Irish, the joke is on embarrassingly ignorant people like Alan, people who act worldly but don't know much (even about another country so close you could get to it by ferry) outside stereotypes, bad accent impressions and very trivial things. So calm down.
People would be upset. That's what would happen. People would complain. But nothing would happen because in America we have what's called freedom of speech, which means you can say offensive things if you really want to, and nobody has a right to tell you that you can't say them.
thank you!to the best of you're knowledge has anyone ever made any such remarks about jewish people on american tv?i bet they haven't.
lighten up for God sake lad's, if we can't laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at!
ooh sexy irishman. Wanna recruit me?
bahahaha