They dedicated an episode to his memory when he died. I do hope they include him in the compilation of classic Buzzcocks moments that's supposed to air, though
I'll be surprised and upset if the last episode isn't basically this set of clips. There's been nothing of Athelston in that 'best of' series so far and he is Buzzcocks's ultimate cult hero.
I’m sure I remember Athelston’s appearances in the line-up getting to the point where Lamarr would run through numbers 1-4 then just go “Or is it Number 5: Athelston?” Am I misremembering? Did all that tequila and Smirnoff Ice back in the early 00s rot my brain?
He was always the funniest part of Buzzcocks for me. Does anyone know if they had a tribute to him when he died? Even if it was just a screen at the end, it seems horrible that they wouldn't remember such a well remembered part of the show.
It gets more ridiculous every time - 'Okay this time put Athelston AND the pirate in there', 'This time Athelston and TWO pirates,' 'Now they're all pirates and Athelston...', 'Now Athelston is also dressed as a pirate!' 'Now it's three pirates, Athelston in a pirate costume, and the GUEST is dressed as a pirate!'
2023 and I'm still loving the vids of the legend that is Athelston
Am I alone in thinking the only person Mark ever genuinely, genuinely liked in 17 series of Buzzcocks was Athelston?
maybe the regualar pirate in the line-up.......
I like how in the Scotland line-up they have Athelston and his stand-in in the same line :D
They dedicated an episode to his memory when he died. I do hope they include him in the compilation of classic Buzzcocks moments that's supposed to air, though
Athelston Williams is one of the best things to happen to the old Never Mind The Buzzcocks!
He's stareing at god now!
God Bless you Athelston!
R.I.P. Athelston you absolute legend - no one has got more laughs just by standing still and doing nothing.
God bless Athelston. Famous just for being the LEGEND that has become... ATHELSTON!!
Why have i only just found this. What a guy.
ive been looking for clips of him for so long. from the bottom of my heart, thank you. the very bottom.
Would loved to have seen a line-up of Athelston (RIP), the Pirate, the Scary Man, a well-trained penguin and one of the guys from Kraftwerk.
@MrBuch169169 I simply love the idea of having two running gags parallel to each other before finally merging after a patient build-up.
I'll be surprised and upset if the last episode isn't basically this set of clips. There's been nothing of Athelston in that 'best of' series so far and he is Buzzcocks's ultimate cult hero.
"tiny wood.....yes" is one of my favourite quotes from anythin
I’m sure I remember Athelston’s appearances in the line-up getting to the point where Lamarr would run through numbers 1-4 then just go “Or is it Number 5: Athelston?” Am I misremembering? Did all that tequila and Smirnoff Ice back in the early 00s rot my brain?
I know Mark and the team captains actually went out together, to concert etc..I wonder if Athelston joined them sometimes?
Can we *please* give a tip of the cap to Lionel Blair with the excellent Hemingway reference!
I love the tribute athelston when he wasn't on.
4:10 Forget the Harlem Shuffle, do the Athelston Shuffle!
He was always the funniest part of Buzzcocks for me. Does anyone know if they had a tribute to him when he died? Even if it was just a screen at the end, it seems horrible that they wouldn't remember such a well remembered part of the show.
I am moderately sure he passed away after the show was off the air?
It gets more ridiculous every time - 'Okay this time put Athelston AND the pirate in there', 'This time Athelston and TWO pirates,' 'Now they're all pirates and Athelston...', 'Now Athelston is also dressed as a pirate!' 'Now it's three pirates, Athelston in a pirate costume, and the GUEST is dressed as a pirate!'
@mrwishart Athelston will forever be a legend simply for diluting Mark of all his trademark cynicism whenever he shuffled in.
Awww, Mark's reaction from 2:10 is soo sweet :)
There was a short film in a pub that featured Athelstan but I don't know what it was called.
as the a currently airing compilations of classic buzzcocks moments, im waiting for that Athelson Tribute
6:47 "Hold on..." PMSL
Is that right Athelston?
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Has anyone got the episode where Huey Morgan hosted? He’s a funny guy!
4:10-4:15 The Athelston Shuffle
1:30 “Casting call: bald black man, aged 50 to 75, must be able to stand still and look comatose”
That's a tribute Athelston though...
"burns victim" classic !
Lol Kenzie: "Am I bein' awkward".
Athelston made the show.
The Athleston shuffle.
@cfbgoespop What about Jimmy Cliff?
Was 6:08 the tribute Athelston?
1:06 isnt Athelston
We have an imposter
RIP AW
@kisbie I don't think he could talk to Jimmy Cliff for logn enough to work out whether he liked him or not...too much swooning!
NONE of this would be allowed now. Look at it once more, before it's deleted by Your Betters forever.