And he was great as Trevor. Possibly their most accurate collective impression. With the possible exception of Richard and Judy. Very well known, actually...
Impression shows will always date more than other Christmas specials, because they're usually a snapshot of a very specific period. 90% of the humour requires at least a little knowledge of the context of each sketch. Like all the Ulrika "jokes" in the Beckham's sketch. Add to that, basing entire sketches around specific soap opera storylines that not everyone would have been aware of at the time, let alone 20+ years later, and this special has aged like already sour milk. For me, impressionists always work better in a stand up scenario, cos that's where an impression has to stand up on its own merit, without the safety net of make-up, costumes, sets making it obvious who an impression is supposed to be.
Why aren't comedies and impression shows as funny as this now? There were no politics or resorting to cheap jokes about Tories, Trump, like every BBC comedian these days. They didn't need to do anything deemed "offensive", like the sketches of Little Britain. Just silly, funny jokes, impressions, word play.
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The clever writing, the talented impressionists, the terrific sets, and the funny as hell spoofs are so entertaining!!!!
The fawlty’s were incredible!!!! Best impression ever.
Yes and Manuel was spot on too!
The Fawlty towers sketch is hilarious!
Fawlty Towers was amazing. All three impressions were spot on. You could shut your eyes and you'd think it was John Cleese.
The best Basil Fawlty impression I’ve seen yet 😆
Brilliant. Nicky Campbell as scrooge was hilarious as was the Fawlty Towers sketch and Ross Gellar.
It's all FANTASTIC & such a laugh.
The Fawlty Towers sketch, simply brilliant.
His Billy Connolly impression is spot on.
my favorite part was the Fawlty Towers impressions very good
She killed nigella 😂😂😂
Very talented.
He's great
Ross Geller is on point. If i had my eyes closed watching this i actually would have thought its David Schwimmer lol
Brilliant. TV these days is shite - love island for example, need I go on?
Oh I get it..because John Cleese played Q when Pierce Brosnan was Bond. K I'm slow.
Both Fawltys = excellent
Ronni Acona is a babe
His Richard Madley was his best but my favourite Kilroy 😂 Me and mates still use it
She does a great Little Mo
And he was great as Trevor. Possibly their most accurate collective impression. With the possible exception of Richard and Judy. Very well known, actually...
His Pierce Brosnan was pretty good..
Lol Fawlty Towers was excellent lol
tiny tim is the best ROFL!!1
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Impression shows will always date more than other Christmas specials, because they're usually a snapshot of a very specific period. 90% of the humour requires at least a little knowledge of the context of each sketch. Like all the Ulrika "jokes" in the Beckham's sketch.
Add to that, basing entire sketches around specific soap opera storylines that not everyone would have been aware of at the time, let alone 20+ years later, and this special has aged like already sour milk.
For me, impressionists always work better in a stand up scenario, cos that's where an impression has to stand up on its own merit, without the safety net of make-up, costumes, sets making it obvious who an impression is supposed to be.
Why aren't comedies and impression shows as funny as this now?
There were no politics or resorting to cheap jokes about Tories, Trump, like every BBC comedian these days.
They didn't need to do anything deemed "offensive", like the sketches of Little Britain.
Just silly, funny jokes, impressions, word play.
Poor rendition of Ronnie Corbyn.☹☹☹
Corbett. ffs.
I’ve gottie fly mo. Noooo don’t hit me with the lawnmower!!!