A true national treasure and the words are as true today as they were when first written - always the sign of a great writer. And wonderful Julian - Bona Inland Revenue. Fabulosa.
This is one of the funniest sketches I've heard in many a year. There is such a lot of 'truth' in this sketch.... I fully agree with 'Mrs. Meredith' (Beryl Reid) !
No not Kenneth Williams - though a quick look might give that idea . The part taken by Miss Reid, a good pal of Jimmy Edwards DFC was nothing like her usual 'Marlene' a brummie (Birmingham) over grown snotty schoolgirl - rather on the early St.Trinians type - though when Beryl starred in a St.Trinians film it was as a teacher . Marvelous actress in comedy and serious drama. Hugh Paddick was a radio star of 'Round The Horn' and 'Beyond Our Ken' also 'Black Adder 3'. and some films.
For a few years in my teens, (a mere three or four years after this), I worked for HMIT...the Inspector of, rather than Collector of Taxes...they were separate in those days...and the better for it....I can testify this sort of lady certainly did exist...with the benefit of considerable hindsight, I can tell you they were bloody right...we all end up getting fucked by the system...
A true national treasure and the words are as true today as they were when first written - always the sign of a great writer. And wonderful Julian - Bona Inland Revenue. Fabulosa.
Great stuff. Description of England , is still apt !!
So pertinent to current events! Will we never learn?
How many superlatives can one write about the late, great Beryl Reid? RIP Ms Reid.
Absolute classic , beryl Reid
This is one of the funniest sketches I've heard in many a year. There is such a lot of 'truth' in this sketch.... I fully agree with 'Mrs. Meredith' (Beryl Reid) !
"INCOME TAX" = "CHARITY" -- Money given and nothing received in return.... How true ! Nothing changes !
Good clip. The "bailiff" appears to be played by Jake Thackray ( Quite a few excellent clips of his songs here on TH-cam )
Hugh Paddick is wonderful.
hugh paddick and kenneth williams did a radio show...Round the Horne as julian and sandy. full of double entendre . funny
"Beryl Reid Says "Good Evening" was produced by BBC Television for BBC One.
And to cap it all Jake Thackray turns up at the end!
i like the last part.LOL...what are we waiting for ....funny
Great hat
They just don’t make TV sketches like this anymore!
An appearance by the late great Jake Thackery
this is genius
Where did you find this gem? Brilliant. I saw Beryl Reid in "The Killing of Sister George" in1968. Incredible actress. Thank you for this clip.
I never knew Jake Thackray did walk ons! He must have taken some persuading, he was notoriously self-effacing.
Blimey, he was a handsome bugger too.
@@trevorhoward2254 Lugubrious voice - remember it well!
@@MazzaEliLi7406 And the best English songwriter, too.
No not Kenneth Williams - though a quick look might give that idea . The part taken by Miss Reid, a good pal of Jimmy Edwards DFC was nothing like her usual 'Marlene' a brummie (Birmingham) over grown snotty schoolgirl - rather on the early St.Trinians type - though when Beryl starred in a St.Trinians film it was as a teacher . Marvelous actress in comedy and serious drama. Hugh Paddick was a radio star of 'Round The Horn' and 'Beyond Our Ken' also 'Black Adder 3'. and some films.
Stick your opinion up your arse
For a few years in my teens, (a mere three or four years after this), I worked for HMIT...the Inspector of, rather than Collector of Taxes...they were separate in those days...and the better for it....I can testify this sort of lady certainly did exist...with the benefit of considerable hindsight, I can tell you they were bloody right...we all end up getting fucked by the system...
Larry Grayson had an almost similar skit on hos show. V funny
Jake thackray as the bailiff
They certainly forecast the rhetoric of Maggie Thatcher of 20 years later.
Sounds very much like 2024
Neil Fitzwiliam is the doorman
He played the character Frank Weisel in the first series of Yes Minister in 1980 on the BBC
I reckon the doorman is Kenneth Williams.