I was just thinking this the other day. They really spiked in the early noughties. The last really great one I remember was Very Important People but that was ten years ago, it's a shame because being a truly good impressionist is a very admirable and enjoyable talent to watch. I guess they're just not as popular as fake people on reality shows and social media nowadays.
Agree with comments above. Not sure why impression shows have declined but think it's something to do with people taking themselves a little too seriously!
@@markfarnon6742 It's due to other comedians sneering at the art of impressions. I notice this on panel shows where there is a tendency for other guests to say "Sorry, who was that an impression of again?" or "So have you started yet?" . "Would I lie to you" is the worst, Rob Brydon is excellent at mimicry, but Lee Mack and David Mitchell often tear strips off his impressions. Shame.
These guys were mint, I used to look forward to this. Jon Culshaw is nothing compared to Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner they're the best we've had I reckon, they go the extra mile to really tweek the voices.
I always loved his Louis Theroux - I remember that when I first saw his "Louis Potter" special, I was too young to appreciate it but it made so much sense now!
This guy used to make me laugh so hard with his impressions. He was brilliant. Just realised that Johnathan Ross & Rio Ferdinand share the same mouth lol
many years ago the modern impressionists mcgowan, bremner, culshaw did a impressions special show and wanted to do something about johm major none of them could pull it off so they asked.. wait for it Mike Yarwood and he nailed it! its a shame yarwoods carrer took a dark turn..
cant compare him to Mike Yarwood different time and with the internet you can copy a character rather sourcing little clip on video tapes. listair McGowan is very very good
Probably why Spitting Image succeeded and is timeless. Yarwood, Dick Emery and Benny Hill were like the Allegro and Comma Van and we as a nation needed to improve.
These are fairly good impersonations, but AM made the same mistake with Theroux as he did with Ross in the Friends sketch. He did everything a bit too quickly,
Anyone else feeling sea sick from the Nigella clop at 8 minutes. With the camera moving around so much. I know it's taking the piss with moving. I couldn't watch it all.. 🤮
It's interesting watching this as I used to watch it as a kid and havent seen it again until now.Seems like a lot of the impressions are great, especially McGowans but the jokes/script were pretty bad and the wordplay was awful...
OMG! You need to learn some comic timing friend. Oh yeah, and some impressions that' don't just sound like you making a poor effort. I can forward you some links to some pros if you like. We're never too old to learn eh
Absolutely love Alistair and Ronni.Incredibly wrll written and performed.😂👏
Whatever happened to him he was a brilliant impressionist.
It’s a shame there aren’t many impression shows around anymore these days...
I was just thinking this the other day. They really spiked in the early noughties. The last really great one I remember was Very Important People but that was ten years ago, it's a shame because being a truly good impressionist is a very admirable and enjoyable talent to watch. I guess they're just not as popular as fake people on reality shows and social media nowadays.
Agree with comments above. Not sure why impression shows have declined but think it's something to do with people taking themselves a little too seriously!
@@markfarnon6742 It's due to other comedians sneering at the art of impressions. I notice this on panel shows where there is a tendency for other guests to say "Sorry, who was that an impression of again?" or "So have you started yet?" . "Would I lie to you" is the worst, Rob Brydon is excellent at mimicry, but Lee Mack and David Mitchell often tear strips off his impressions. Shame.
His Ross Geller was absolutely jaw dropping
It was spot on!
These two are superb. Such underrated skill and talent. The 'Richard and Judy' sequences are pretty much interchangeable with Richard and Judy.
The Ruby Wax impression is incredible!!! OMG 😮💕 x
Alistair & Ronnie are just so brilliant, wish they’d make more like this!
They do so many people well, her ruby wax is top and his Nicky Campbell is hilarious!
Burton still here . Still rubbish
Nicky Campbell 😆 🤣
The FRIENDS sketch was THE BEST!
One of the most versatile impressionists ever.
The Ross Geller voice is crazy. Its completely different to his regular one is such a huge way.
Pure class right there, brilliant talents, shame there is no one who can do this currently.
Louis Theroux is spot on! 🤣
Omg the Lynn Slater impression, I knew straight away that was meant to be her 😂
“Are you paying too much for…”
“Of course you are, everyone is trying to rip you off…”
His Louis Theroux & Ross are spot on.
every watchdog interview ever!
bring this back these guys are brilliant
The look and mannerisms of Neil Hamilton hahahahaha spot on
Culshaw, Bremner and McGowen are legends....
Very good. I can see why the two comments saying it was rubbish have been buried at the bottom.
These guys were mint, I used to look forward to this. Jon Culshaw is nothing compared to Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner they're the best we've had I reckon, they go the extra mile to really tweek the voices.
Debra Stephenson should learn more from Jan Raven
I always loved his Louis Theroux - I remember that when I first saw his "Louis Potter" special, I was too young to appreciate it but it made so much sense now!
The Watchdog Nicky Campbell bits. So, so brilliant.
Jonathan Ross super impression!
Not seen this for ages. Glad I watched it as I would've missed Ronni's "Emily" which would've gone under the radar
Ronni did a brilliant impression of Nigella Lawson
I used to love watching these. Thanks for the upload.
Richard and Judy Impressions are spot on.
The BEST ... especially Richard Madeley
Lol Louis is spot on
Great and Ronni was more beautiful than ever
First time I´ve seen "Friends" where there was any dialogue except "Oh My God."
Just the very best impression as it's tricky to do looking perfectly like Schwimmer.
Ha ha, that was so well delivered!
Ronni is great (and stacked!).
It's the first time I'm seeing a Ross impression, though I doubt it can be topped
The, 'Friends', segment reminds me of Thunderbirds.
This was a great show , thanks for posting
The watchdog one is the best.
This guy used to make me laugh so hard with his impressions. He was brilliant. Just realised that Johnathan Ross & Rio Ferdinand share the same mouth lol
A mystery to me how good these two are.
Spot on Ross and Phoebe! Lol!
16:46 - Yes you have, Gary, you played your last international tournament in Sweden!
The Friends segment. Utter genius.
Brilliant - used to watch this.
Laughs Galore .... 🤣😂🤣😂
I've been through enough in my life without having to open letters!
many years ago the modern impressionists mcgowan, bremner, culshaw did a impressions special show and wanted to do something about johm major none of them could pull it off so they asked.. wait for it Mike Yarwood and he nailed it! its a shame yarwoods carrer took a dark turn..
Dot Cotton sounds like Alastair Sim.
Emily from Friends is one of the best
Roni Ancona is very hot, especially when she's doing Nigella!
he is seriously good
It would be great if they were on again.so talented and funny .so much better than a,lot of the rubbish on now.theyshoud be rerunning stuff like this
Huw Edwards fantastic!
This is HILARIOUS
Oh man, Louis!
They great☺👍👍
i think he's better than culshaw. culshaw always sounds like himself in every person he impersonates.
Recently I've noticed that most politicians actually sound a bit like Jon Culshaw. Is this what they call convergence ?
Brilliant
Louis Theroux brilliant! So funny!
cant compare him to Mike Yarwood different time and with the internet you can copy a character rather sourcing little clip on video tapes. listair McGowan is very very good
I wish they could do a full hour episode of Friends.
Huw Edwards, wow.
ronni anconas version of nigella looks more better looking than the real thing.
The Ross and Louis are scary.
Alistair & Ronni are so very talented. Miles better than Mike Yarwood when he was at his height.
MrDavey2010 I still prefer jon culshaw and deb Stephenson
Probably why Spitting Image succeeded and is timeless. Yarwood, Dick Emery and Benny Hill were like the Allegro and Comma Van and we as a nation needed to improve.
@@markweston216 Jan Ravens is the missing piece of the jigsaw Mark.
Nicky Campbell 😂😂
Lots to get through!
Nicky Campbell two L L s! Hilarious!
£250K in London? Is it a garage?
I think it's a flat white from Costa
These are fairly good impersonations, but AM made the same mistake with Theroux as he did with Ross in the Friends sketch. He did everything a bit too quickly,
Anyone else feeling sea sick from the Nigella clop at 8 minutes. With the camera moving around so much. I know it's taking the piss with moving. I couldn't watch it all.. 🤮
funny guy
Ronni Ancona is fit.
Who's playing Patrick in the EastEnders sketch?
He looked strange didn't he? sort of young and plastic somehow!
Alistair makes a better looking woman than he does a man!
It's interesting watching this as I used to watch it as a kid and havent seen it again until now.Seems like a lot of the impressions are great, especially McGowans but the jokes/script were pretty bad and the wordplay was awful...
Ronni is always great but this show is so weak.
OMG! You need to learn some comic timing friend. Oh yeah, and some impressions that' don't just sound like you making a poor effort. I can forward you some links to some pros if you like. We're never too old to learn eh