Ha ha. I was just going to write that word for word! I've heard the story that the rest of the cast gave him a hard time to start with as they were pally with Leonard Pearce, but he played the role of Albert 100%. I'm fact, I much preferred his character over granddad.
@BM-jy6cb grandad was great but Buster really came into the role! It didn't quite gel at first I recently went back and watched the episodes in order but the chemistry became amazing pretty fast
@@johncohen222 Look at his face 3.59 . David is such a brilliant facial actor. Most people don't notice. Look at his face in the hang gliding episode as he gradually realises he will have to fly. Priceless
Buster's acting is brilliant, the way he is looking at del to see when he should gasp...all anxious, then when he is supposed to, he is sipping the brandy😂
My favourite moment in the entire show. The first time i saw this was one of the only times ive ever cried from laughter 😂. Buster Merryfield’s comic timing here is brilliant.
There used to be a bar in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, called Laurel & Hardy's. They kept their pint glasses in the freezer and had Only Fools & Horses running all the time they were open. Me and the boys spent about 90% of our days in that bar, it was a genius idea!
There's a reason why Only Fools and Horses is a national treasure, and you can see it right there in this scene. You won't find funnier comedy anywhere in all of British TV. Grandad was really really funny, but when Uncle Albert came along the comedy hit a new dimension. The whole cast were just firing on all cylinders by this stage, the timing was perfect, and the scripts were amazing. This one, along with 'There's a Rhino Loose in the City' and Del and Trigger at the nightclub with Del falling through the bar, are the greatest comedy moments ever from the funniest show ever. Brilliant.
never has a simple noise made me laugh so hard you can watch this scene over and over and even when you know exactly what happens you just cant control the laughter
This to me is probably the best one of Uncle Albert, when he does that noise I just die laughing my ass off, and how the hell David Jason kept a straight face is beyond me even tho you can see him fighting off that smile and trying not to laugh. Rest In Peace Buster Merryfield -|-
It’s funny as anything although his comment about asking Rodney to do window cleaning and Rodney stating he doesn’t like heights. Then Uncle Albert asks if Rodney can specialise in bungalows 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just the whole idea behind this scene is genius. The way the whole thing is teed up by Del and Albert's tête-à-tête at the beginning, and then the absolutely razor sharp comedy timing by Buster Merryfield with David Jason's reactions. On any other lesser sitcom they'd probably only get away with one mis-timed gasp, but here they go not one but two steps above and beyond thanks to the brilliant writing and comedy acting genius. And then when it is time for the "real" fake reaction and Albert completely misses his cue, well, that just puts it on another level entirely!
@@crooty9 Don't get into debates with Sun readers as they will always give your arse an 'ead ache. Your analysis was good and proves you are capable of critical thinking, unlike Sun readers.
If you pause at 3:58, you can spot the moment where David Jason is trying to contain a smile. I imagine it must've been difficult to keep a straight face during this scene.
Talking of funny, my most favourite episode is Tea For Three, especially that part when Rodney says, “Yeah, well, he used to be 6 foot 1, but like he said, he had a bad landing.” It is one of the funniest lines in comedy history. I also like the bit when Del says, “You can’t stand around street corners with your face. The traffic will be waiting for you to change to green.”
Despite this series being pure british the motives are still relatiable and universial and thats why its so popular world wide and like many people before me said here in the Balkans.
Its so wonderful that Del took Uncle Albert in cos he's family and had nowhere to live. Also you often see Del hand Uncle Albert cash to make sure he's ok. Uncle Albert always says thank you.👍
The transition to a new character following Lennard Pearce's death was handled brilliantly. It was also quite risky because Grandad's character was a very hard act to follow.
@@geoffpoole483The BBC wanted to recast the role of granddad but Sullivan was against that, they also wanted an elder woman character but David Jason said he couldn’t treat her like how they did granddad like shoving them in the van. They did it great in the end, Buster was never a replacement he was his own character that’s what made it work better
Buster was a top fella, that whole cast were put together by a team that knew what they were doing, after the old granddad passed away..they get Buster masterstroke.
An excellent bit of casting given the sad circumstances of Lennard Pearce's passing. Introducing a character Del and Rodney barely knew worked wonderfully. Albert wasn't a better character than Grandad but he was more versatile.
In my view the funniest line was in the following scene when Del is telling Rodney that “nowadays women are dodgy” - and he then says “one wrong move and you could be shaking hands with Princess Di!!!” The BBC cut that line when they broadcast it - not entirely sure why?
They don't make comedy like that now This no doubt they best ever comedy shows the British ever made and the beauty is just normal working class people
The fact that Buster worked at a bank for 40 year's and didnt start acting professionally until he was 57 makes his performace even more amazing
*sharp intake of breath*
Just goes to show it’s never too late in your life to start something new and look where it got him , what a performance such a talented old git
Ha ha. I was just going to write that word for word! I've heard the story that the rest of the cast gave him a hard time to start with as they were pally with Leonard Pearce, but he played the role of Albert 100%. I'm fact, I much preferred his character over granddad.
@BM-jy6cb grandad was great but Buster really came into the role! It didn't quite gel at first I recently went back and watched the episodes in order but the chemistry became amazing pretty fast
@@BM-jy6cbme too.
Love this bit, you can see David Jason trying not to smile. Bet it took a while to get right.
4:18
You see him desperately trying not to laugh, and only just succeeding.
@@johncohen222 Look at his face 3.59 . David is such a brilliant facial actor. Most people don't notice. Look at his face in the hang gliding episode as he gradually realises he will have to fly. Priceless
Yes hahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He was literally about to piss himself laughing
Buster's acting is brilliant, the way he is looking at del to see when he should gasp...all anxious, then when he is supposed to, he is sipping the brandy😂
My favourite moment in the entire show. The first time i saw this was one of the only times ive ever cried from laughter 😂. Buster Merryfield’s comic timing here is brilliant.
I still cry from laughter
I remember watching this the very first time. This made me laugh more than any other Uncle Albert scene ever. Just brilliant.
Master piece of both writing and performing.
David Jason tries so hard not to laugh. 😂😂😂
... and fails 😁
There used to be a bar in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, called Laurel & Hardy's. They kept their pint glasses in the freezer and had Only Fools & Horses running all the time they were open. Me and the boys spent about 90% of our days in that bar, it was a genius idea!
There's a reason why Only Fools and Horses is a national treasure, and you can see it right there in this scene. You won't find funnier comedy anywhere in all of British TV. Grandad was really really funny, but when Uncle Albert came along the comedy hit a new dimension. The whole cast were just firing on all cylinders by this stage, the timing was perfect, and the scripts were amazing. This one, along with 'There's a Rhino Loose in the City' and Del and Trigger at the nightclub with Del falling through the bar, are the greatest comedy moments ever from the funniest show ever. Brilliant.
Del falling through the bar would still be funny if the BBC hadn't played it to death.
"I knew you was cheating, Boycie"
"Oh yeah? How?"
"Cus that wasn't the hand that I dealt you!"
Partridge begs to differ mate
Del was trying so hard not to laugh, I wonder how many takes it took and he still couldn't keep a straight face pmsl, while Albert is looking shocked
Del falling through the bar, one of the greatest comedy moments? lol. You're really selling OFAH short.
never has a simple noise made me laugh so hard you can watch this scene over and over and even when you know exactly what happens you just cant control the laughter
This is Albert's greatest moment by far and he barely even says anything- just brilliant.
This to me is probably the best one of Uncle Albert, when he does that noise I just die laughing my ass off, and how the hell David Jason kept a straight face is beyond me even tho you can see him fighting off that smile and trying not to laugh. Rest In Peace Buster Merryfield -|-
It’s funny as anything although his comment about asking Rodney to do window cleaning and Rodney stating he doesn’t like heights.
Then Uncle Albert asks if Rodney can specialise in bungalows 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think this is the funniest scene of all, anywhere. It has me crying with laughter. Buster is on top form - perfect timing.
Watching Delboy trying not to laugh completely makes this scene ❤😂
Buster merryfield was a comedic genius, uncle albert is by far my favourite character he kills me everytime
Just the whole idea behind this scene is genius. The way the whole thing is teed up by Del and Albert's tête-à-tête at the beginning, and then the absolutely razor sharp comedy timing by Buster Merryfield with David Jason's reactions. On any other lesser sitcom they'd probably only get away with one mis-timed gasp, but here they go not one but two steps above and beyond thanks to the brilliant writing and comedy acting genius. And then when it is time for the "real" fake reaction and Albert completely misses his cue, well, that just puts it on another level entirely!
Mate that’s the whole sketch!! If you need to explain it then either you don’t get it or it’s not funny!!
@@gunsharck I know mate. That was my analysis on why it was so good.
@@crooty9 Don't get into debates with Sun readers as they will always give your arse an 'ead ache. Your analysis was good and proves you are capable of critical thinking, unlike Sun readers.
When del hits him with to he newspaper when he misses his cue...brilliant!
@@abd4175 you mean the and the
My all time favourite Uncle Albert scene. And it is very hard to decide
David Jason is trying not to laugh in this scene.
My favourite part is when Albert makes those horrified noises. It has me in stitches.
It's even more hilarious because Albert keeps doing them at the wrong time 😂
I agree.
Don't know how many times I've seen this clip. Always make me laugh.
What's this Tanya girl look like? Well i wouldn't say no! 😂😂
you cant beat buster for his scenes, priceless.
My favourite scene in the entire series. I laughed more at this than the chandelier scene and Del falling through the open bar.
As the BBC have played the bar scene to death, it's almost impossible to laugh at it anymore.
I totally agree. And imho it’s funnier than ‘Don’t tell him, Pike!’ or The Germans. For me, this is the absolutely perfect comedy moment.
@@DomWeasel i bet you still laugh your head off at it every time
@@sallyjoan
I don't even crack a smile.
@@DomWeasel yes you do, i bet you're laughing your head off right now, you find it hilarious. Just admit it.
Just so so funny makes me laugh loud every time . What a great performance from Buster, and David in particular.
"ÆUUUGH" - Uncle Albert
A total masterclass in character acting from Buster
If you pause at 3:58, you can spot the moment where David Jason is trying to contain a smile.
I imagine it must've been difficult to keep a straight face during this scene.
Thanks for the time stamp 👍
This clip is bloody funny. Busters performance is brilliant. Cushty.
Great entertainment from John Sullivan. All the actors were brilliant 👏 👌 🙌 in every episode.
Brilliant! Notice how the whole wall with the coat racks shakes when Del hangs his coat on it at 0:28!
JUST CLASS entertainment from the Writers, Producers and Actors.
4:03, you can see David Jason trying desperately not to laugh 😆
3:57 David Jason broke character a bit when he tried to not smile
Again at 4:19! 😅
"I'll whack u one in a minute believe me" 😂
Imagine just walking into the front room getting ready to go out and your Uncle keeps looking at you and making yelping noises for no reason at all
Albert: "A GIRL??!!!"
Del: "🙄🙄"
Albert's first gasp is the funniest. Gasp! "Del, what's the matter with him?"
Oh he's been at the brandy see
classic scene i can watch over and over again
love this scene, and there are so many brilliant scenes, but this one is top.
Yeah definitely. R i p uncle albert. Legend.
You could just imagine this being Albert's reaction if he seen a German ship out at sea lol
During the war ...
Uncle Albert,
"UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Del Boy,
"I'LL WACK YOU ONE IN A MINUTE!!!"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
As many have said, one of the best scenes in all of OFAH.
Buster merryfield was such a fantastic comedy actor 😅
For anyone young enough not to have seen this before, this is what true comedy and writing and acting looks like.
Talking of funny, my most favourite episode is Tea For Three, especially that part when Rodney says, “Yeah, well, he used to be 6 foot 1, but like he said, he had a bad landing.” It is one of the funniest lines in comedy history. I also like the bit when Del says, “You can’t stand around street corners with your face. The traffic will be waiting for you to change to green.”
Timeless tv show. One of my favorites :D
Best sitcom of all times 👌
The the greatest sitcom of all time rip John Sullivan 🏴👍😄
The last and best comedy show we will ever see. WOKE NESS has killed comedy. SHAME.
Buster, no words can say what he brought to only fools, ❤what a man, actor, just amazing ❤❤❤❤❤
SEEN MY SLIPPERS YOUR WEARING THEM LOVE THAT LINE 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜
Comedy will never be the same. Come on y'all let's admit it. Can't beat only fools, del boy, rodney, Boycie, and the gang
3:56: Rodney: “…going with someone.”
Albert: *GASP*
Del: *Hits Albert*
I couldn’t breathe! 😂
Classic! David Jason is laughing when he hits him with the newspaper.
Despite this series being pure british the motives are still relatiable and universial and thats why its so popular world wide and like many people before me said here in the Balkans.
No matter how many times I watch this, I laugh, just brilliant................
Classic comedy. I dont understand how people dont rate this show??
I think you are wrong ❤❤
No sense of humour some people
Its so wonderful that Del took Uncle Albert in cos he's family and had nowhere to live. Also you often see Del hand Uncle Albert cash to make sure he's ok. Uncle Albert always says thank you.👍
The transition to a new character following Lennard Pearce's death was handled brilliantly. It was also quite risky because Grandad's character was a very hard act to follow.
@@geoffpoole483The BBC wanted to recast the role of granddad but Sullivan was against that, they also wanted an elder woman character but David Jason said he couldn’t treat her like how they did granddad like shoving them in the van. They did it great in the end, Buster was never a replacement he was his own character that’s what made it work better
I think 🎉this is one of the best shows on the telly ❤❤❤
Grandad was a hard act to follow but uncle Albert managed it , always funny
I’m surprised Albert never got PTSD seeing that many U boats over the starboard bow 😂😂
Well, he certainly showed a thousand-yard stare when he wet the couch, though 😂
Buster was a top fella, that whole cast were put together by a team that knew what they were doing, after the old granddad passed away..they get Buster masterstroke.
OFAH = The Best UK Comedy Show of All-Time, it's as plain and simple as that.
4:00 you can clearly see David Jason was finding it agonising not to laugh
I have to say Buster Merryfield did have some funny moments.
A classic moment from a classic series
This is the funniest part of the whole show. Absolute brilliant.
You can tell David Jason is trying so hard not to laugh! I feel bad for him. Who wouldn’t wanna laugh?!
Also, ROFL at 4:02. One of Del’s best lines.
'Like you've seen a U-boat off thexsyarbiard bow'😂😂
Trigger and Kosmo from Seinfeld, are the funniest characters from Sitcoms for me, because they are played by excellent actors.
… like you’ve seen a U boat off the starboard bow …. brilliant
I know you shouldn’t confuse an actor with his character but it’s hard to imagine buster merryfield being teetotal
Seen this so many times and I’m still cracking up 😂 “ A GIRLLLL”
"UHHHH, A GIRL"
Del just managed to contain a smile at 4:20.
Uncle Albert a class act not sure how many times I have saw this episode but still funny
An excellent bit of casting given the sad circumstances of Lennard Pearce's passing. Introducing a character Del and Rodney barely knew worked wonderfully. Albert wasn't a better character than Grandad but he was more versatile.
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
Uhhhh a girl! 😂😂
that 3rd inhale, nearly had del break character.
Gets me every time errrr a girl
I dont know what's better this or "whos rachel?"😂
This cracks me up everytime.
Sadly missed buster timing was brilliant
3:12
3:29
3:56
4:16
RIP Buster Merryfield! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Uncle Albert new a girl. During The War.
One of THE greatest scenes
Give me Uncle Albert anyday to grandad
Pure Genius. I love this always laugh out loud 😂😂😂
Brilliant scene. Laughing again. Was only watching this scene a few days ago. Was laughin so much then!
I love the way Rodney brings Jive Bunny into this. One of the best bands of the 80's I might add.
I haven’t stopped laughing since I watched this on its first showing 😂
Utterly brilliant.👌😂
4:01 Del is WELL trying not to laugh!
In my view the funniest line was in the following scene when Del is telling Rodney that “nowadays women are dodgy” - and he then says “one wrong move and you could be shaking hands with Princess Di!!!” The BBC cut that line when they broadcast it - not entirely sure why?
This is the funniest scene ever from O.F.H…..Poor old Unc, after all that he missed his que…..😂🤣😅
Sinbad sneaking drink, and Raquel later looks all puzzled, finding already poured drink in the glass and ready to go.
4:16 One of the only times David Jason breaks character and (nearly) laughs.
this is a brilliant scene along with uncle albert talking german. "vot ist your name".
I'd absolute love to show this episode to someone who has never seen OFAH. It's absolutely genuis
They don't make comedy like that now
This no doubt they best ever comedy shows the British ever made and the beauty is just normal working class people
The greatest British comedy ever
Partridge begs to differ mate
@@gunsharck personal choice tbh i hated partridge not my cup of tea at all
Maybe one of the funniest scenes ever made. Uncle Albert......................legend.
Na plenty funnier
@@shane-irish If you can find me a funnier clip on youtube id be delighted to see it .