For 20 years people have been looking blank when I tried to tell them about this GEM. Thank you, it`s even better than I remembered it. (that`s rare!) she is perfect in every way.
I can’t stand this kind of comment. It is ridiculous because it’s just words typed on a screen but these “Can we just take moment to appreciate” posts drive me insane!
When they refer to "we were there when you went nuts" that was the episode which partially inspired her being cast as Patsy, when she is in her house, then this episode was after the Ab Fab success I think!
I've been amused by Joanna angrily shouting at the 'cheap little tarts!' for over two decades, and now delighted at last to be able to see this again, it's still hilarious, a sterling comedy debut!!!
Ruby & Joanna are both so wonderful! This is one of my favourite sketches of all time. I don't think it matters that it takes the mick out of mental health a little - I think that's healthy actually, I've had problems in the past and I'm not offended, quite the opposite.
Absolutely love Joanna Lumley - she's fantastic in every role she plays - an extremely intelligent, articulate and wonderful woman. More recently I was fascinated by and enjoyed her 'mutual interview' with Melvyn Bragg in 2011 on a programme called 'Living the Life'. If you can get hold of it - watch it - you won't be disappointed! :) x
Here is a Promo link to that "Living the Life" episode. I couldn't open the link in the description, but the promo is interesting. How can a nose be too short for Shakespeare? th-cam.com/video/YRm3gCne-wc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0JPL4uEOthBcmon8
No doubt Ruby wrote the sketch. She had been in and out of institutions but no one knew it back then. We're from the exact same neighbourhood in Evanston, Illinois.
SHE is sooo amazing! She is totally willing to make fun of herself. I'd hire HER over Julia Roberts ANYDAY!!! She's willing to take the piss! I love her!
Looking back on this, it was pure genius. Joanna doing it all in one take, and then Ruby's bit at the end, because that's what you do .... pull faces for other people's benefit because it's too much hard work telling them how you really feel, and they don't care anyway.
god i STILL remember this episode and how brilliant Joanna was. so damn funny. to see it again decades later is just the absolute tits! thank u for uploading it!
I remember this when it was on TV over 30 years ago. I think this was before Ab Fab in the early 90s - I remember laughing because Joanna (& Ruby of course) was sooooooo funny!
Yes, I think it was before AbFab... Also, Ruby knew Jennifer Saunders and helped with AbFab. And she saw Joanna's comedic timing and talent... I'm pretty sure this bit helped her get the role of Patsy.
I find it interesting that Ruby sings put on a happy face to Joanna when she's losing it after hearing Ruby say that's how people reacted to her depression. still remarkably funny though.
Its enacting a mental breakdown. Ruby Wax did good. Watching this back over 20 yrs later makes me feel a little uncomfortable. It is the birth of Patsy. It also highlights mental health issues, which Wax is all to familiar with.
how brilliant to discover this on a sad day -the passing of another long-standing icon Johnnie Walker DJ. Was this Joanna's audition piece for Patsy in Ab-Fab i wonder?
2015 joanna is in the south of france all because she appeared in this sketch show back in 1991 ad fab came her way because of this so never turn down a job
I've always stuck to one thing Joanna Lumley has said: "Life is tough & strange...so there's no use in worrying yourself to death about it." Very. v. wise words uttered. (Not necessarily in that given order, I don't recall it word for word, just the general essence of what she meant).
The whole premise here is really based on laughing at mental illness. I remember watching this as a teenager, and thinking it hilarious. I really do love Ruby Wax and always have done. I wonder if any of this now seems a little exploitative to her? Given what a fantastic advocate she is for those of us who suffer with mental illness. But hey - the best comedy stimulates deeper thought and works on many levels. Love you Ruby, xxxxx
It is possible to be an advocate and be aware of mental health, while also taking a humorous comedic approach to the dissection and exploration of the topic.
Gallows humor has slways gotten me through rough patches. The Brits are genius at self parody and pointing out the absurdities of the human condition. Its why we laugh. We see a bit of our ridiculous selves in the loony characters. Brilliant sketches.
Ruby interviewed Madonna in the 90s, ....Madonna HATED her! Ruby could tell, didn't give a shit, and carried on with her antics! It was HILARIOUS!!! And if you have studied Ruby, you KNOW she LOVED EVERY minute of it, and slagged her off afterwards! It's on the TH-cams!
Ruby didn't enjoy it at all. Ruby has actually said a million times over the years that it was the worst interview she ever did, she was so nervous that she got aggressive and it all fell to pieces. There are lots of videos here on TH-cam of her saying so.
Oh Joanna. You were a successful model but you really came alive as a comedic actress. You did it lady. You are brilliant.
Right she’s perfect for comedy
Couldn’t agree more
I'd forgotten all about this hilarious sketch. Kudos to Joanna Lumley for being so willing to play along.
For 20 years people have been looking blank when I tried to tell them about this GEM.
Thank you, it`s even better than I remembered it. (that`s rare!) she is perfect in every way.
Paul J ever watched Ruby Wax-interviewing Goldie Hawn, very moving, then there was the car crash interview with Lisa Minnelli OMG.
She's so fearless. Genius!
I'm really thinking that we've under-appreciated Joanna Lumley's acting. She's the absolute tops!!
that is just you then bore off nobody cares what you think
I can’t stand this kind of comment. It is ridiculous because it’s just words typed on a screen but these “Can we just take moment to appreciate” posts drive me insane!
What a brilliant sketch!
Joanne's performance was incredible
That cooking segment was the birth of Patsy!
Heya no I think this is before Patsy!! Isn't it? Because Ruby Wax hired her because she was "on her way out" acting wise lol
When they refer to "we were there when you went nuts" that was the episode which partially inspired her being cast as Patsy, when she is in her house, then this episode was after the Ab Fab success I think!
Georgina Lewis It says in the description that it's from 1993, though
Yes, you are correct; this IS the birth of Patsy! Jennifer Saunders talks about it in her book "Bonkers". Thanks, Ruby Wax!
@@KellieAnn71 The AbFab pilot was aired in 1992. This is from 1993, meaning Patsy Stone was already born.
Lumley is hilarious in this. But she's hilarious in every comedy role she's done.
Yeah I’ve loved her for years her comic timing is perfect
Joanna L is brilliant, beautiful, and an utterly fearless performer. God bless her!
I've been amused by Joanna angrily shouting at the 'cheap little tarts!' for over two decades, and now delighted at last to be able to see this again, it's still hilarious, a sterling comedy debut!!!
Ruby & Joanna are both so wonderful! This is one of my favourite sketches of all time. I don't think it matters that it takes the mick out of mental health a little - I think that's healthy actually, I've had problems in the past and I'm not offended, quite the opposite.
Absolutely love Joanna Lumley - she's fantastic in every role she plays - an extremely intelligent, articulate and wonderful woman. More recently I was fascinated by and enjoyed her 'mutual interview' with Melvyn Bragg in 2011 on a programme called 'Living the Life'. If you can get hold of it - watch it - you won't be disappointed! :) x
Here is a Promo link to that "Living the Life" episode. I couldn't open the link in the description, but the promo is interesting. How can a nose be too short for Shakespeare? th-cam.com/video/YRm3gCne-wc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0JPL4uEOthBcmon8
How have I not seen this and it’s 2019!!!!!!!!! Genius!!!!!!
No one knew just what a comic genius this lady was up until this point.
No doubt Ruby wrote the sketch. She had been in and out of institutions but no one knew it back then. We're from the exact same neighbourhood in Evanston, Illinois.
@@PeoplePlacesRocknRoll she’s an incredibly talented lady
This post gives me LIFE!! God bless you for posting this, I have neen an AB FAB fan for 25 years and never knew this existed!
HILARIOUS! And so brave of her! Good to see this again!
SHE is sooo amazing! She is totally willing to make fun of herself. I'd hire HER over Julia Roberts ANYDAY!!! She's willing to take the piss! I love her!
thank you to ruby wax for allowing this comedy talent to shine
Looking back on this, it was pure genius. Joanna doing it all in one take, and then Ruby's bit at the end, because that's what you do .... pull faces for other people's benefit because it's too much hard work telling them how you really feel, and they don't care anyway.
Holy sh!t, Joanna rolling across the car as Purdey is hysterical. 😂 I am dying here. That pretty much sums up The New Avengers. 😄
Patsy was never this unfashionable, but this is so funny. Ruby Wax is very funny and l can see why she gets credit on Ab. Fab. So funny !💜🍀💜🍀🐩
The 'Thank You' @11:03; the voice pitch-drop @11:51: Patsy Stone in the making...
She really is perfect for comedy everything she does is hilarious
omg...her spoofing herself on The avengers was hilarious
Its amazing how much brilliance is packed into a mere 15 minutes here
Joanna Lumley is such a cosmic duo of British comedy & more British comedy
Incredible chaos comedy! 👏
Always class with or without wig, and able to do whatever you never expect. Supreme Joanna Luney...
This whole skit is brilliant. Who knew Joanna could cook😉
she’s just lovely.
Honestly? I learned so many terrific tips from her interview this last Winter at a Women’s Event
the cooking show! I'm aiming forward!
"How old are you now, Joanna?"
"I'm 31."
. . .
. . .
" . . . and a half."
So good
Joanna, you are a gem!!!🤩💚👍
This is pure genius and has made my day
I specifically come back for this, year after year after year
god i STILL remember this episode and how brilliant Joanna was. so damn funny. to see it again decades later is just the absolute tits! thank u for uploading it!
I remember this when it was on TV over 30 years ago. I think this was before Ab Fab in the early 90s - I remember laughing because Joanna (& Ruby of course) was sooooooo funny!
Yes, I think it was before AbFab... Also, Ruby knew Jennifer Saunders and helped with AbFab. And she saw Joanna's comedic timing and talent... I'm pretty sure this bit helped her get the role of Patsy.
The moment when she said salmon that audience laugh fucking cracks me lollll
Joanna an amazing gal also loved your travel on the Nile.
The Purdey spoof is hilarious but 'What's the point in doing that, you're f*cking useless.' is sublime. And then the cooking sketch...comedic bliss
Thank you for uploading this - Its brillllliiiiiannnt!
She can play anything!!! Shes awesome!!
This is asbolutely fasbuloso!
I haven't laughed like this is a while!! JOANNA OMG
Totally love Joanna Lumley. Brilliant comic actress.
Joanna has always been very brave about the roles she plays.
"Give her a job or something" Excellent.
Thank you so much for this! X
Just discovered this as had emigrated. OMG Joanna Lumley is hysterically funny. This has to be the original Patsy Stone.
I saw this originally on TV during the late eighties...it was at the very least an early draft of what would become Patsy... 😊😊😊
Thanks for posting
Sums up our entire ideological system pretty accurately : )
I find it interesting that Ruby sings put on a happy face to Joanna when she's losing it after hearing Ruby say that's how people reacted to her depression. still remarkably funny though.
I think that's the whole point. Its about society's attitude towards mental health.
Ive always loved this show ..so freaking funny
Thanks for sharing spruceroot.
Brilliant women those two.
Ruby guest starred in AbFab twice. The model’s coordinator at the magazine in NY and one of the menopausal women in the support group.
"Sit on a bin bag!"
Beth DeWoody!!!°
This really where she reinvented herself as a comic actress. It also shows us where Ruby would head as a serious mental health advocate.
Thank you for uploading! Very funny episode!
This sketch is amazing but it would never be allowed today. It's almost too cruel.
Its enacting a mental breakdown. Ruby Wax did good. Watching this back over 20 yrs later makes me feel a little uncomfortable. It is the birth of Patsy. It also highlights mental health issues, which Wax is all to familiar with.
Ruby Wax is brilliant!
how brilliant to discover this on a sad day -the passing of another long-standing icon Johnnie Walker DJ.
Was this Joanna's audition piece for Patsy in Ab-Fab i wonder?
oh and excellent to see some old faves Terry Wogan, Jim Bowen, Des Lynam & Richard Wilson all playing along.
2015 joanna is in the south of france all because she appeared in this sketch show back in 1991 ad fab came her way because of this so never turn down a job
i love this ty for uploading
Ruby Wax : humour at its best. Hilarious.
Thanks so much for this classic recipe Joanna and Ruby. I guess 28 people rather order pizza...
Nigella`s still doing this routine.
Seriously great theatre tv
thats where it all started
Ruby Wax is genius
I love them both. Ruby has an infectus smile.
I've always stuck to one thing Joanna Lumley has said: "Life is tough & strange...so there's no use in worrying yourself to death about it." Very. v. wise words uttered. (Not necessarily in that given order, I don't recall it word for word, just the general essence of what she meant).
Ruby is like every pushy stage mother haha
To say Joanna Linley is a good sport to allow herself to be made fun of in this way doesn’t even begin to describe it.
She is a legend.
Joanna is a National Treasure...
Love her Eastenders line!
I'm cracking up right now 🤣 😂
Brilliant!
i remember doing the james bond around my local town in the 90s so much fun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ruby Wax ! - I remembered her immediately from 'Shock Treatment' too !
Thats brilliant acting 👏 👌 👍
Does anybody know what this is from?
"The Full Wax"
@@sourberry90 Thank you!
On a par with Carol Burnett. She elevates Jennifer Saunders to her level.
think that was the storyline from Ab Fab
The whole premise here is really based on laughing at mental illness. I remember watching this as a teenager, and thinking it hilarious. I really do love Ruby Wax and always have done. I wonder if any of this now seems a little exploitative to her? Given what a fantastic advocate she is for those of us who suffer with mental illness. But hey - the best comedy stimulates deeper thought and works on many levels. Love you Ruby, xxxxx
It is possible to be an advocate and be aware of mental health, while also taking a humorous comedic approach to the dissection and exploration of the topic.
Gallows humor has slways gotten me through rough patches. The Brits are genius at self parody and pointing out the absurdities of the human condition. Its why we laugh. We see a bit of our ridiculous selves in the loony characters. Brilliant sketches.
Such a funny show....xx
That laugh at 7:45 😆
Ruby interviewed Madonna in the 90s, ....Madonna HATED her! Ruby could tell, didn't give a shit, and carried on with her antics! It was HILARIOUS!!! And if you have studied Ruby, you KNOW she LOVED EVERY minute of it, and slagged her off afterwards! It's on the TH-cams!
Ruby didn't enjoy it at all. Ruby has actually said a million times over the years that it was the worst interview she ever did, she was so nervous that she got aggressive and it all fell to pieces. There are lots of videos here on TH-cam of her saying so.
Luv it❣️Joanna Lumley is Absolutely Fabulous..Ruby Wax is brilliantly evil...
John lennon laughing his slippers 🤣 off
Actually scratch that last comment - this is actually bitingly funny.
attention attention! Joanna is back and she's still 39!
She is so fucking amazing LOVE HER 💜
HYSTERICAL
LOL very funny love Ruby and Joanna.
I've got thw same condition a touch of madness
There both so genius
I'm almost sure it was completely made up for The Full Wax. This was in 93 and she has been married to her current husband since 1986.
sprucerooth no, it was all absolutely real! 👀
@@eccremocarpusscaber5159 Haha. To be clear i wrote this in response to a comment that seems to have disappeared.
It was, it is, and it will ever be the funniest thing I will see! And this means something, because I am GERMAN!
I'm crying, this is too funny, she's the best!
they are hilarious
that was soooooooooo funny..........