Bloody hell not for the first time this show makes me howl with laughter and cry at the end brilliant writing. The cheer at the end when competitive dad finally breaks down is so sad. We all see bits of this in our own lives.
The genius of the Fast Show is that most of these characters start as just a single catch phrase or gimic, but over the course of time become incredibly deep and moving.
They all most certainly did. So simple, yet so delightful. This show was a masterclass of humor and classic characters. Loved it deeply, it was sensational. 😂🤣👌👍
Competitive Dad was not nice to his sons, but his own father was no better. But, you felt bad for Competitive Dad, especially the way his father treated him and he was spoiling Christmas. It was the first time Competitve Dad was proud of his son for standing up for him.
It's very close to some families: dysfunctional fathers bringing-up dysfunctional sons, who in their turn bring-up dysfunctional sons. I've met men just like this - everything was wrong, nothing ever good enough. Cold, quick to criticise, heartless.
Amazing! Despite being a huge Fast Show fan & especially Competitive Dad - I'd NEVER seen that sketch until now! Somehow it must've passed me by. Brought a tear to my eye at the end. 😢
I think children should understand their place in the home from an early age. They are there to learn ..not question ...and must respect their parents..elders and betters..until they are of an age to be considered mature enough to understand the social constraints neccessary for a healthy upbringing
Fast Show always struck the perfect balance between humour and pathos. Classic 90s sketch show.
Bloody hell not for the first time this show makes me howl with laughter and cry at the end brilliant writing. The cheer at the end when competitive dad finally breaks down is so sad. We all see bits of this in our own lives.
The genius of the Fast Show is that most of these characters start as just a single catch phrase or gimic, but over the course of time become incredibly deep and moving.
They all most certainly did. So simple, yet so delightful. This show was a masterclass of humor and classic characters. Loved it deeply, it was sensational. 😂🤣👌👍
Yes yes, the humour is almost.... Black.....
Yes I shall have to get the black comedy out...
I still catch my breath when I watch the last Rowley Birkin QC 😢
Jonny! @@elliebingo
Simon Day is criminally underrated. Fantastic actor and comedian.
😂
Brilliant writing. My favourite of the Fast Show characters .. and this scene was genius. Still remember watching it for the first time.
Always get choked up when he says “don’t talk to him like that! He’s your son!”
the last scene really got me...poor dad
Competitive Dad was not nice to his sons, but his own father was no better. But, you felt bad for Competitive Dad, especially the way his father treated him and he was spoiling Christmas. It was the first time Competitve Dad was proud of his son for standing up for him.
Rory Jennings’s performing an absolute splendour of fast show medley of magic
It's very close to some families: dysfunctional fathers bringing-up dysfunctional sons, who in their turn bring-up dysfunctional sons. I've met men just like this - everything was wrong, nothing ever good enough. Cold, quick to criticise, heartless.
Brilliant end to a brilliant set of sketches
This is both dark then lovely at the same time.
Best competitive dad ever.
Thee most happy ending!!! *I love you my son* Awwwww
Just sublime. The Fast Show was the absolute canine’s. 🥳💖
He really does remind me of my own father!
Reminds me of a few people I have know and worked with
I love comedy when the end scenes show the 'comedy bad guy/fool' gaining some self-awareness and realizing his awful behavior.
kinda teared up the end how sweet
"If you carve like that these two will grow up to be Nancy boys" hahaha
I actually cheered at the end lol
Ahem ack ack eeeeeeeeeerm a heeeeeerm heeeeeeeeerm
Amazing! Despite being a huge Fast Show fan & especially Competitive Dad - I'd NEVER seen that sketch until now!
Somehow it must've passed me by.
Brought a tear to my eye at the end. 😢
This guy has me in stitches 🤣 especially his guy in the pub 🤣Nudge it Hold that 🤣
Hold the bells, hold the bells , should pay out any minute now, that's weird....
@@gryjss9167 🤠🤣🙏
@ianmangham4570 no more good sketch shows like that anymore mate . I'm an Aussie, still have all the box set on DVD. It's a relic, haha.
I looooove a character arc
lol Rory Jennings as toby
Oafs and the tree. Brilliant.
Ron's dad is brilliant.
Rory Jennings
Therapists could use this!
The look of abject resentment on his face at 2:20 .Classic !
Well in Toby!
"No don't do it like that boy"!
It's Rory Jennings!
At 1:58 does he accidentally call him Simon (the actor's name) or is his son also called Simon?
Character is also called Simon. The wife calls him that in the painting sketch as well
Class
Some of Mark Williams and Simon Days finest performances.
Rory Jennings lol
It should be "Sins of the fathers" because Competitive Dad's behaviour and the way he treats his 2 sons he got from his own dad.
Scalextric on Christmas morning?
I was that competitive Dad. 😬
Dark and touching
So good :)
the best! :))
Steptoe an Son unlimited
3:32 LOL
Daniel Williamson why type lol?
Cos it's funny.
The truth is, Strawberry Unicorn, he's usually horrible to his kids and it's the first time he said that he loves one of his kids.
Awoah!
I think children should understand their place in the home from an early age.
They are there to learn ..not question ...and must respect their parents..elders and betters..until they are of an age to be considered mature enough to understand the social constraints neccessary for a healthy upbringing
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