Would you guys believe that I was watching this series back in the eighties in - of all places - Nigeria?!? I was a kid then but I found this and many more British comedies shown on NTA Calabar absolutely hilarious and wouldn't miss an airing - unless it couldnt be helped. Bless their hearts!
@@curtisthomas2670 after all your a commonwealth country so you clearly understand the humour but some of the American comedians are not so funny like Friends to me I find it so corny and I have stoney face it's not well written and to me it's a turn off
Had the pleasure of meeting both Kim Hartman (Helga) and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick) at a convention in Sweden a couple of days ago, and when I was about to pose with them for a photo I presented myself to Kim with "Your highness," and Richard said, in his Flick voice, "She IS quite high." lol They were both really great and wonderful people in real life. Two of the sweetest celebrities I've ever met, and thanks to these two characters they're also tv comedy legends.
Could be a viola. As a player, I enjoy spotting how well actors fake playing. I believe Richard was really playing, even with gloves on. The bowing is spot-on and perfect for the tone.
@@londonalicante I'm sure the sound track is over-dubbed. The gloves are a wee bit too much (and clearly a joke). But I'm willing to bet that he does play.
I'd agree Richard can play, those are the correct notes, unlikely it is the original sound as he's wearing gloves, but that doesn't mean it's not him over dubbing himself. However I'd guess it's Nigel Kennedy playing. NK was mega at that time. I'll have to research this.
@@ba-gg6jo By whom? Why is it always people who are 'anti-woke' that somehow think that people who aren't as sad as them have no sense of humour? Every time has its own style. I can enjoy things made previously without wanting to live in the past.
now have the Americans ever watched this , this is a very well written comedy show and you have to think when about some of the various scenes here and in many many ways quite subtle
...most definitely my favorite caracter from the series is Helga ...of course besides Yvette and Maria....they charmed me to watch this masterpiece over and over and over ...again .💘💘💘
I stand corrected, I just looked it up and apparently that theme that Herr Flick plays when Helga strips was actually made in 1962, by someone called David Rose. But yes, it is a well known song for strip teases. Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft must've just used it for comedic effect.
David Rose recorded "The Stripper" in 1958, and it was released in 1962. It hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July, and was the #5 record of the year. It was also used in an ad campaign for Noxema Shaving Cream in the late 60's. The ads featured this song accompanying shots of a guy shaving, and a Swedish model saying, "Take it off. Take it all off." (meaning the guy's beard). It would have been the series of ads before the ones which featured Joe Namath and an unknown (at the time) Farrah Fawcett as "Creamy."
I watched this as a student in the eighties. It was not shown on Indian TV. My uncle used to get it taped on VHS when he came to India every year. It was binge watching
Made back when the Biased Broadcasting Corporation could actually make good shows. Loved watching this then and have the whole lot on DVD so can watch now.
imagine gruber screaming like that after seeing helga like this which considering he married her after the war he probably did have a very similar reaction lol
Actually... they married I believe out of convenience / safety. Considering Grubers sexual preference [being Gay or at the very least Bisexual] and Helga is more of a Swinger, having the freedom to pursue any amount of lovers who come her way.
@filmidioten Aw, I'm rather jealous of you. I couldn't be there to meet them, however a friend was kind enough to by me Richard Gibson's autograph. He had apparently waved at her whenever he'd seen her the rest of the day, which I guess says a lot about him as a person :)
When the Beeb entered this for the Montreux TV festival, an outraged director from RTF (French tv) announced that he was going to make a series set in Northen Ireland. Featuring corrupt. Incompetent and gay Britisj officers, IRA men saying " " Sure and oi'll only be saying this once", and called "Begorrah, someone's jyst shot my kneecap off"
@BenNCM Calm yourself sweetie - I don't really get what your problem is, as my explanation is perfectly good - he has already given (to the girls on his stag night)....hence 'i have already given', seems pretty simple to me. Wy don't you try to explain what your problem is?
This was a bit inconsistent with the storyline. Michelle was the only chick that didn't have the hots for Rene. Was that the short period when she was pretending to love him to keep him from leaving the resistance?
It's also what you say to fob someone off when they turn up at your door asking for a donation to charity. Hence, the irony. Of course she is offended but a poor chap can only give so much.😂
Every country has its own style of comedy but absolutely no one does comedy like the British.
So many stereotypes and all the better for it.
British comedy is the best.. American sitcoms is forced laughter for me. Without audience laughter it's blehh 🤮
*germans
British comedy being great in the past.
@TheDissidentBrit we had the best tv in the past, now it rubbish.
Would you guys believe that I was watching this series back in the eighties in - of all places - Nigeria?!? I was a kid then but I found this and many more British comedies shown on NTA Calabar absolutely hilarious and wouldn't miss an airing - unless it couldnt be helped. Bless their hearts!
NTA!!! 😊
Saw it on tv in the 80's in Trinidad and Tobago. This and Are You Being Served, Benny Hill and Yes, Minister were hits
@@curtisthomas2670 after all your a commonwealth country so you clearly understand the humour but some of the American comedians are not so funny like Friends to me I find it so corny and I have stoney face it's not well written and to me it's a turn off
@@RobertKincaid-vq3hn Friends SUCK for real
Had the pleasure of meeting both Kim Hartman (Helga) and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick) at a convention in Sweden a couple of days ago, and when I was about to pose with them for a photo I presented myself to Kim with "Your highness," and Richard said, in his Flick voice, "She IS quite high." lol
They were both really great and wonderful people in real life. Two of the sweetest celebrities I've ever met, and thanks to these two characters they're also tv comedy legends.
Nice. Even when out of character. Bless them.
I recently got to see these two as well and your right they are very nice people, even got signed autograph from them too. Still got smile about it.
Lucky
I thought she was beautiful; she always managed to look so elegant to me.
Von Smallhausen is one of my favourite characters of the series
Richard Gibson played Flik brilliantly.
Could be a viola. As a player, I enjoy spotting how well actors fake playing. I believe Richard was really playing, even with gloves on. The bowing is spot-on and perfect for the tone.
I assumed he wasn't really playing and that the fact that he was wearing gloves was a rather good additional joke.
@@londonalicante I'm sure the sound track is over-dubbed. The gloves are a wee bit too much (and clearly a joke). But I'm willing to bet that he does play.
I'd agree Richard can play, those are the correct notes, unlikely it is the original sound as he's wearing gloves, but that doesn't mean it's not him over dubbing himself.
However I'd guess it's Nigel Kennedy playing. NK was mega at that time. I'll have to research this.
I agree. He is, after all, classically trained.
Oh my goodness, the timing on that violin bow gag was utter perfection.
I think it was a Viola. Looked bigger to me
@@highpath4776 Maybe it got bigger as she undressed?
What a classic. The fiddle playing is beyond compare; watch his face as he acts as well as plays, just brilliant!
And wearing leather gloves. That's REAL talent!
Telephone rings:
Herr Flick answers;
"Flick, the Gestapo (beat) No, I said FLICK, the Gestapo!!"
Bilingual bonus…
It’s close enough for our ears to sound like the f-word
But in German, the work Fick IS the f-word! 😂
A truly fantastic series. Loved it when it first aired and I still find it just as funny🤣
Just found the entire series on Netflix today, best comedy ever.
I had forgotten about this series. I watched and enjoyed it in my youth.
These hilariously entertained audiences bring a lot to the table in this type of comedy.
Listen to me very carefully I shall say this only once. Brilliant comedy at its best 😉
Kim Hartman in naught but stockings, heels and a long coat!! What more could a red-blooded Male ask for? 😍💖
Her phone number!
They just can't make them like this anymore, loved every episode and character.
They are not allowed to.
@@ba-gg6jo By whom? Why is it always people who are 'anti-woke' that somehow think that people who aren't as sad as them have no sense of humour? Every time has its own style. I can enjoy things made previously without wanting to live in the past.
@@ariaflame-au
The "anti-woke" peoples' favourite pasttime is making up people and scenarios so they can get offended and get mad at them.
now have the Americans ever watched this , this is a very well written comedy show and you have to think when about some of the various scenes here and in many many ways quite subtle
Simple silly, innocent yet saucy :) love it
One of my favorite memories of living in England back in the 80s.
what i would have given to be standing where Herr Flick was standing in this scene
...most definitely my favorite caracter from the series is Helga ...of course besides Yvette and Maria....they charmed me to watch this masterpiece over and over and over ...again .💘💘💘
I stand corrected, I just looked it up and apparently that theme that Herr Flick plays when Helga strips was actually made in 1962, by someone called David Rose.
But yes, it is a well known song for strip teases. Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft must've just used it for comedic effect.
David Rose recorded "The Stripper" in 1958, and it was released in 1962. It hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July, and was the #5 record of the year.
It was also used in an ad campaign for Noxema Shaving Cream in the late 60's. The ads featured this song accompanying shots of a guy shaving, and a Swedish model saying, "Take it off. Take it all off." (meaning the guy's beard).
It would have been the series of ads before the ones which featured Joe Namath and an unknown (at the time) Farrah Fawcett as "Creamy."
Brilliant! Great show. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
I watched this as a student in the eighties.
It was not shown on Indian TV.
My uncle used to get it taped on VHS when he came to India every year.
It was binge watching
Another fine show that would not last today. A perfect cast on every part & expertly written. This show is a real HOOT.
Oh, no rush. Tomorrow vill do.
loved this programme, genius
I love how he plays the Stripper theme on his Violin lol. Then I love his reaction when she strips.
Gruber would sure be happy to see Rene so indifferent after seeing Helga :D
"My god...three Swastikas!" took me a while to grasp the implications of that ;)
lmao, I think I just got it now - in place of two nipple covers and a fig leaf I imagine.
Brilliant!! love it Good ol' René :)
Crabtree and Von Smallhausen are the two funniest characters.
Richard Gibson plays the violin in real life. I read that he incorporated more violin playing into his live appearances as Herr Flick.
Great violin playing - and in gloves too!
Made back when the Biased Broadcasting Corporation could actually make good shows.
Loved watching this then and have the whole lot on DVD so can watch now.
Those shoulders are exquisite.
I miss this show so much
Perfect Scene!
BEST WAR FARCE EVER !!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂g
Super Awesome
wonderful series funny
@bournestwin
Might be. I think it's not supposed to be clear what he means. It's open for every possible interpretation.
THE BEST ENGLISH COMEDY EVER !!!
I've never even seen this scene, how has that happened??? HILARIOUS
ultra legend last moment 😎😎
imagine gruber screaming like that after seeing helga like this which considering he married her after the war he probably did have a very similar reaction lol
Actually... they married I believe out of convenience / safety.
Considering Grubers sexual preference [being Gay or at the very least Bisexual] and Helga is more of a Swinger, having the freedom to pursue any amount of lovers who come her way.
I like to think that she straightened him out!!!
Funniest bit of the series in my opinion
@filmidioten Aw, I'm rather jealous of you. I couldn't be there to meet them, however a friend was kind enough to by me Richard Gibson's autograph. He had apparently waved at her whenever he'd seen her the rest of the day, which I guess says a lot about him as a person :)
What a hilarious story
The Germans must laugh when they see how foreigners portray them , with that stiff abrupt precise way of communicating and socialising .
old school british sitcom
it's my favorite part. XD
Naughty helga ruuulllzzzz
He's playing "The Stripper".
My god, three swastykas... AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!
Actually i noticed it sounded like "You Can Leave Your Hat On" when Helga undressed and Herr Flick played the violin.
Nah, it was the sexy striptease tune, not sure if it has a name.
i'm already given lol
HELGAS CERTAINLY BETTER THAN ANY GERMAN BEER...FULL BODIED HERR FLICK!A TRUE GERMAN ROSE!GIRLPOWER HELGA!
Klopp!
Herr Flick of the Gestapo
After that Crabtree says "Good moaning!"
Poor Helga. She was smart and competent but they only wanted her for her body.
I’d be happy with it too !
@@johnlewis9745animal
Agree
OH, her flick! you almost cut the violin in two!
What about the dead cod scene?
@Darkstar263 allright thanks, I'll look your Morecambe & Wise up one of those days
Thanks
I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN !!!!!!!!😨😨😨😨😨😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😴lol g
When the Beeb entered this for the Montreux TV festival, an outraged director from RTF (French tv) announced that he was going to make a series set in Northen Ireland. Featuring corrupt. Incompetent and gay Britisj officers, IRA men saying " " Sure and oi'll only be saying this once", and called "Begorrah, someone's jyst shot my kneecap off"
Was 'The Happy Wanderer' (violin) written by WW2?
Her Doctoooooor!
Only full And Horses and AlòAlò are the best ever.
When helga said no 2 herr flick was disappointed
‘My god, 3 swastikis’. Hilarious.
What was the first piece of music played?
kinda sounds like The Happy Wanderer
@Darkstar263 never heared that was a stripper theme before!
I wondered what was so funny allready...
@BenNCM Calm yourself sweetie - I don't really get what your problem is, as my explanation is perfectly good - he has already given (to the girls on his stag night)....hence 'i have already given', seems pretty simple to me. Wy don't you try to explain what your problem is?
This was a bit inconsistent with the storyline. Michelle was the only chick that didn't have the hots for Rene. Was that the short period when she was pretending to love him to keep him from leaving the resistance?
Shows how focused Michelle was. But I think secretly she probably was.
She did it for France.
Have YOU already given today too?
Lucky Herr flick I say .
his scream is hilarious XD
My god three swastikas XD
Imagine if there were four swastikas. Herr Flik would have a nervous breakdown 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Only Ze Fuhrer can get 4 swastikas 😅
i love your profile photo
Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪
Hello from the Netherlands
1:33 😳😳😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂
@Ameal1
I honestly do not mind, in my opinion it adds more humour.
The wokes will have a meltdown
Good
They do not exist...
More like you will have a meltdown imagining 'the wokes' having a meltdown, ya fuckin' goon
As they should 😂
Not really, the show was as funny for us as it was for bigots.
😁
🤣
Aaaaaaaaaaaah!
I know this makes a joke go bad, but could someone explain to me the last punchline with Rene, i aint on the ball today
He already "gave" to one of the women in the show?
@@TheSapphireLeo I was expecting something like I dont think Edith's spare undergarments will fit you.
It's also what you say to fob someone off when they turn up at your door asking for a donation to charity. Hence, the irony. Of course she is offended but a poor chap can only give so much.😂
He was all shagged out. Poor man.
Which episode the last scene?
1:34 LOL
A Kanclerz Gestapo 🫡
I have already given :D:D:D:D
Yvette got to Rene first!!
Mein Gott. Three swaztikas!
Its James Murdoch!!! ( Herr Flick )
ROFLMAO
Von small house
Three what??
three swastikas she has three tattooed on her body
Most likely two on her chest and one down below
@@lunak1391 Not tattoos, two swastika-shaped nipple covers and a swastika-shaped fig leaf.