Cheggers went up hugely in my estimation when I heard a story about him at a Radio One roadshow. As he was working the crowd, some bloke said, "Why are you such a wanker?" and Cheggers immediately came back with, "I get paid for it, what's your excuse."
What a comic genius Keith Chegwin was. Just perfect timing and facial expressions. I wish he'd been in a lot more stuff in his later years. All three of these guys were great.
Yeh Ricky Gervais is a GENIUS for bringing all this together. He KNOWS comedy more than ANYONE EVER. And he just sees funny people and turns them into comedians.
This show was not marketed, properly. All I remember it as being described as a dwarf and Ricky Gervais. Thought it was just nonsense and probably cruel. Had no idea that Warwick was such a sympathetic character, and that it had so much humanity. Looking at Gervais in another light, and trying to watch more of this show. Gervais needs better representation!
Good quote. Just a thought. I don't think actors like being referred to by character names because it implies a lack of flexibility on their part. It's a bit like how in novels when a writer is starting off, the title is written large. Later when the author is the important thing, the author's name is written large. "Barry Evans" means Shaun Williamson.
Yes he was part of mine too! I am 56 now( shut up! I hear you say! ) one minute your a 12 year old girl watching Multi Coloured Swap Shop and then 13 and watching Cheggers plays Pop! Then almost immediately it seems , you re a Nurse and most of your colleagues are too young to even remember or know these programmes!! 🤔
Ricky Gervais has made a career out of surrounding himself with talent (with the exception of Steve and Karl obviously) in order to have people watch TV programs which are about him or by him....
@@trefwoordpunk2225 Did you just diss the K man and Steve the tight merchant, nah that's out of order.. Karl is a legend and Stephen is underrated as a comedian..
This is maybe 85% of what British comedy is all about: Take the piss out of our own, self deprecation, underline with the driest power point marker you have ever come across, and then throw in a nice thick layer of nuance. Perfect!
It’s a shame Warwick wasn’t more utilised as an actor in his adult life because his acting ability is so natural and believable even in the most farcical of situations - a true test of how good you actually are!
Only star wars, Harry potter, Narnia the name a few popular series xd he's in a lot of Ricky Gervais/Stephen merchant stuff too, see him crop up all the time in British comedies. I agree though, would be good to have even more.
This is brilliant. RIP Keith Chegwin, what a great sport. To be fair, all four were fantastic in this - I'm a big fan of Warwick Davis too, he's also fab on Tenable.
You fukkrrs all take the mickey out of me but I was the lead little-un in Polanski's Macbeth. Did you not hear my singing castrato voice? Fukken goofs you know nothing about me. I an am ACTOR!!! Ffs.
The session at the 'spiritual counsellor' (19:10) as they bicker back and forth is too much. One of my favourite comedy scenes ever! Love how he attempts to calm them by immediately raising his voice - "OI, CALM DOWN!"
That version of The Boys Are In Town though. Rockin the house. This is fabulous, truly heart warming. Bless you Cheggars, you really lit up my childhood.
Yeah, whoever would've thought of casting Les Dennis as Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin as Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson as... Barry from Eastenders? Just kidding btw, I know what you mean.
Arguably one of the best written bits of TV ever All three acted it superbly with self deorication and confidence It's actually quite dark , but you got to give all three so much more respect for doing it RIP CHEGGERS ❤️
The weirdest part of this whole show was that I was cheering and pumping my fist in the air for Keith Chegwin then half a second later remembering that this is all fake and part of a show. I truly bought it for moment there lads.
It's hard not to laugh at this brilliant comedy. Dark, humorous & self depricating. Les, Keith & Shawn (aka Barry from Eastenders) masterclass! Ricky Gervais writing & comedy timing spot on. These guys are all household names who hit the heights of fame but the rollercoaster only lasts so long. Fair play to them for taking the piss. In Extras I loved these characters playing a version of themselves. Keith & Les have an innocence about them that's endearing & profound. I know it's only a character portrayal but still believable. RIP Cheggers 🙏 Fame can be a cruel mistress.
This has just made me laugh hysterically for the first time in ages! "sometimes.... when I'm with Keith, walking past an open window, I get the feeling he might throw himself out and land on a young mother and child" my god!!!!!
",,,,, things that people shout at me in the street. We've already got wanker, we're looking for 4 others" 😂😂😂 hilarious, but also probably true. You've got to like les..
18:03 has to be the most subtle and funniest detail ive ever seen.. The guy is standing 10 feet away but still has his finger in their faces telling them they are rubbish HAHA
Hes had loads of roles.. from harry potter to star wars, hes a fully astablished actor... this is just a bit of fun for a guy who doesn't take life to seriously. Comedy gold
Mint this like innit...I've just got right into this .I've seen it before but today it landed and I'm laughing my nuts off . absolutely class.these4,or 3+1 are ledgends .total ledgends.excelent writing and all of the actors play their parts to a T .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️🐜
Cheggers had so much more to offer ..If only he was given the chance ..RIP 🌹 Thats why I love Ricky Gervais he knows comic genius and how to get the best out of them while the TV board rather alternative shite ..Les and Barry Warren brilliant too xx❤️
It's great to see these people sending themselves up like this, wonderful !..Les is a star after all the shit he has had !!..and Chegger's....and...."Barry" !!!...the other guy was just being himself !!!.....
Wow Troll comments are taking over lol show wasn't cancelled Ricky Gervais doesn't drag his shows till they're boring, makes them good and short, 2 series then a special leaves you wanting more
These boys are brilliant for ripping the piss out of themselves it is a lesson in comedy acting......sad about cheggers...he was great in this....big thumbs up to you all...
Still my favourite episode just pure genius, Shaun Keith and Les were dynamite , so natural and acted everyone off the page in this, it will remain a classic to me , RIP Keith you were such a lovely guy, you were brilliant acting in this.
Some great comedy acting by all of them. Had forgotten how funny this was 😂 I saw Cheggers twice. Once as a kid at a Swap Shop roadshow in Leamington Spa where I failed to swap anything, and again years later on holiday in Wales when Keith worked for GMTV. Keith was very funny off camera working the local audience and then back into TV Keith mode as soon as GMTV was back live with him 😂
It is a great example of how talent matters. Neither of the actors are Tom Cruise lookalikes or have a new set of veneers but they are so, so believable and just great at line delivery and acting.
Yet steve and karl haven't really done anything memorable since the split.. they are all better together yet ricky can still get by without them I read that steve was open to working with ricky again, dont know the validity of the article. Dont believe everything you read. Would be great if true
Cheggers went up hugely in my estimation when I heard a story about him at a Radio One roadshow. As he was working the crowd, some bloke said, "Why are you such a wanker?" and Cheggers immediately came back with, "I get paid for it, what's your excuse."
Lol that's class
classic cheggers!
Quality
Another Cheggers chuckle
👏👏👏
The cream of British comedy is self-deprecation. All these men are superb entertainers!
Hah Hah. Depreciation. Now that is funny.
Absolutely agree. Such a fine example of this. Genuinely feel this is genius.
@@allabouttheclassics9522 DEPRECIATION?
you shouldn't make fun of others if you can't do it to yourself lol
Deprecation not depreciation
This is vicious satire, self depreciation on a level that defies belief. And absolutely hilarious
Brilliant.
But here I am... believing it.
It just goes to show the incredible power of me.
And yet we know this 😂🙏
Agree re next-level. The guys nailed it.
It's not satire. It's stark realism
These guys were such good sports for doing this! Brilliant.
Cheggers is a good actor!
SuperOldShows e
It's the only gig they've been offered in years. They'd be mad to turn it down!
It's not as if they had anything else in the diary 😂😂😂
What a comic genius Keith Chegwin was. Just perfect timing and facial expressions. I wish he'd been in a lot more stuff in his later years. All three of these guys were great.
His performance in Extras (basically doing the same thing he does here) was amazing.
Yeh Ricky Gervais is a GENIUS for bringing all this together. He KNOWS comedy more than ANYONE EVER. And he just sees funny people and turns them into comedians.
Clive Dunn you were great in Dad's Army, but awful in Grandad...
@Prick, Scumbag College I bet you know a thing or 2 about crop rotation in the 14th century
@@rooneye exactly. He is a comedy genious
Cuts so close to the bone with Cheggers and the drinking stuff! Good sport for letting them do it.
R.I.P Cheggers. The "washed-up celebrity" scenes in Extras and Life's Too Short are just fantastic. Laugh out loud every time.
He is still alive.
@ King Thomas- Where have you been? Cheggers died December 11th 2017 - RIP
@@buddycollins1000 He's still alive... in our hearts.
You're all Z-listers. But together you could make a D-list. I think some people might be willing pay to see a D-lister.
Keith: "Do you reckon we"ll get groupies?"
Warwick: "I wouldn't make it your main aim"
One of the best episodes ive ever seen, absolute comedy gold. Not many people are aware of this gem
This show was not marketed, properly. All I remember it as being described as a dwarf and Ricky Gervais. Thought it was just nonsense and probably cruel. Had no idea that Warwick was such a sympathetic character, and that it had so much humanity. Looking at Gervais in another light, and trying to watch more of this show. Gervais needs better representation!
Chegwin is so damn good in this. It's almost disturbing.
he is I agree!
RIP Keith. Not up the arse.
@@murph7421 Cheggers plays cock.
Is he dead!?
Fucking hell... He is!
@@Boxmajor Wait til he finds out!
Is he still dead?
"My life's shit. It started off badly and I'm pretty sure it's gonna end badly, but right now I'm on an absolute high" - Barry from Eastenders
Good quote. Just a thought. I don't think actors like being referred to by character names because it implies a lack of flexibility on their part. It's a bit like how in novels when a writer is starting off, the title is written large. Later when the author is the important thing, the author's name is written large.
"Barry Evans" means Shaun Williamson.
@@WorldbreakerHulk1390 but if you had seen Extras, you'd know the joke was people call him Barry. even his own agent.
I once saw Shaun sing 'Mustang Sally' infront of a packed audience, there wasn't even a microphone. He said I don't need a mic.
Pepsi Lovin' Asian Janitor microphones are for wimps
Im a professional singer. Mics
Are for frauds and weak singers
Loud in'it?
Cuncan Dasey yeah I was there , I saw the woman on the right doing sign language to the crowd 😆
thegentlemanjay lol
Cheggers was part of my childhood back in the 70s.
Never knew he was such a good comedic actor.
God bless you Keith and thanks.
Mine too im 57 now
Yes he was part of mine too! I am 56 now( shut up! I hear you say! ) one minute your a 12 year old girl watching Multi Coloured Swap Shop and then 13 and watching Cheggers plays Pop!
Then almost immediately it seems , you re a Nurse and most of your colleagues are too young to even remember or know these programmes!! 🤔
That sounds like the sort of thing that would get him convicted 😂😂
Nobody does self deprecating humour to such depth as the British. Cheggers , Barry & Les were absolutly in on the Joke, as were we all. Brilliant.
They’re all very talented. Love Gervais for giving all these guys an opportunity to get back into showbusines. Cheggers RIP
Ricky Gervais has made a career out of surrounding himself with talent (with the exception of Steve and Karl obviously) in order to have people watch TV programs which are about him or by him....
@@trefwoordpunk2225 Did you just diss the K man and Steve the tight merchant, nah that's out of order.. Karl is a legend and Stephen is underrated as a comedian..
@@robwright1286 Karl has brains because he distanced himself. Stephen merchant is as funny as fire in an orphanage.
@@trefwoordpunk2225 Stephen is a better comedy writer tbh
@@trefwoordpunk2225 Just out of interest, have you heard the XFM episodes?
I would have paid £20.00 to see the All Star Funtime Roadshow.
RIP Cheggers, gutted.
This is maybe 85% of what British comedy is all about: Take the piss out of our own, self deprecation, underline with the driest power point marker you have ever come across, and then throw in a nice thick layer of nuance. Perfect!
T.w.a.T.
It’s a shame Warwick wasn’t more utilised as an actor in his adult life because his acting ability is so natural and believable even in the most farcical of situations - a true test of how good you actually are!
He was very believable playing Willow Ufgood.
He's hilarious in this. A lot of it is the facial expressions he pulls when he finds himself in utterly ridiculous situations. Very talented guy
Warwick is amazing
Only star wars, Harry potter, Narnia the name a few popular series xd he's in a lot of Ricky Gervais/Stephen merchant stuff too, see him crop up all the time in British comedies.
I agree though, would be good to have even more.
He's still an adult?
Love love LOVE KEITH CHEGWIN. Great in Extras, great in this, wish he was still with us. RIP.
This has come to life as Barry is now touring the country with his Barrioke show, I'm going to see him next month. Cant wait 😂
My friend went last night and ride sally as a duet on stage with him ha
Cheggars smashed this out the park, rest well fella
"Two's company, three's a crowd..."
Cheggers is a really good actor actually! I love all of them for their humility and coolness! Also best cbb contestants ever!
yes bless him RIP
The comedy timing of these guys is second to none
"This is a classy show." So understated, so brilliant.
Chegwin is disturbingly brilliant. His vacancy is actually quite frightening. He would have been excellent in serious drama.
dont look at me look at the camera keith!
Rest In Peace Cheggers quality professional who could take the piss out of himself...
the legacy lives on in his nephew hugo the colnel beaty chegwin!
Keith is loved and missed....thank you Keith you are not forgotten
That was phenomenal acting and self depreciating comedy from every single one of them.
RIP Cheggers, these are some of my favourite comedy scenes of all time. Rest in Peace.
“What do I need representation for?I never get any fu*king work” 😂😂😂
Hahaha, "things people shout at me in the street, we've already got wanker", LOL
Love the way they brilliantly send themselves up and also show they can really act.
Rest in peace Cheggers. You have left us some fantastic humour. The suicide scene, (not on this vid), is one of the funniest moments ever on TV.
That scene is one of my favourites. Comedy gold.
Amazing scene absolute comedy genius
Not dead
These fake love RIP messages are getting boring now! Did you attend the funeral?? Did you send the family flowers??? Shut up then!!
Haven't laughed this hard for awhile.
Cheggers..."every time he thought it was dry I topped it off a bit".
Spit my drink on my monitor,too funny.
kin brilliant. Now you can see how talented people that you take for granted are.
I grew up watching Cheggers. He was a natural and he enjoyed every moment.
"You do impressions.... an impression..."
The delivery, and reaction were perfect
"I used to get all the work Les turned down... but since he's not been offered anything..."
Cheggers was a huge part of my childhood. Can't thank him enough for brightening up my life. 🤗🥰
This is brilliant. RIP Keith Chegwin, what a great sport. To be fair, all four were fantastic in this - I'm a big fan of Warwick Davis too, he's also fab on Tenable.
He was good in this but he is an absolute embarrassment on Tenable.
Tenable is shit!
I think it's called The Tenable
@@bulletproofblouse No I think you’ll find it’s just called ‘Tenable’.
Unless that was some weird attempt at a joke?
When I go quiet, you don't wanna know what I'm thinking.
My 2nd favourite part of Life's Too Short, after Warwick falling out of the Jeep.
BLOODY ELL!!!! keith was an incredible actor. what a shame
I love how Keith's character is exactly how hes portrayed in Extras lol
It’s Cheggar’s
Himself
Keith why are you late
He buried his sister today
@@charliemac2632 How did he manage that?
"And Keith he....... Mainly Ran around a lot". 😂😂😂😂
You fukkrrs all take the mickey out of me but I was the lead little-un in Polanski's Macbeth. Did you not hear my singing castrato voice? Fukken goofs you know nothing about me. I an am ACTOR!!! Ffs.
Britain comedy back to its best. Keith is greatly missed .
'Barry' from Eastenders can actually sing ! The boy has some projection and power !
MUSTANG SALLY!
He said microphones are for wimps.
elijah pink he was a singer that's probably why.
@@samslegg1318 Didn't even have a microphone or a PA system
Pub singer at best
That was hilarious. The scene where Cheggers downs the beers really got to me as how true that must have been for him in his own life.
R.I.P Cheggers
The session at the 'spiritual counsellor' (19:10) as they bicker back and forth is too much. One of my favourite comedy scenes ever! Love how he attempts to calm them by immediately raising his voice - "OI, CALM DOWN!"
I Love the spiritual healer!!! Hilarious!!! And so fabulously camp !!
That version of The Boys Are In Town though. Rockin the house. This is fabulous, truly heart warming. Bless you Cheggars, you really lit up my childhood.
another Ricky Gervais bit of brilliance.....just funny funny
17:16 "and in Liverpool that's not even considered weird" Genius.
Never seen this one..
The trio really bounce off each other remarkably well.
R.I.P Keith Chegwin
Genius casting these three!
Yeah, whoever would've thought of casting Les Dennis as Les Dennis, Keith Chegwin as Keith Chegwin and Shaun Williamson as... Barry from Eastenders?
Just kidding btw, I know what you mean.
Exellent from start to finish. Group hug . Poor Warwick Ha Ha
Arguably one of the best written bits of TV ever
All three acted it superbly with self deorication and confidence
It's actually quite dark , but you got to give all three so much more respect for doing it
RIP CHEGGERS ❤️
"Not while I'm reading..."
The weirdest part of this whole show was that I was cheering and pumping my fist in the air for Keith Chegwin then half a second later remembering that this is all fake and part of a show. I truly bought it for moment there lads.
If it makes you feel better, these three DID do this, they got a second chance by Gervais, and again are household names!
I was genuinely upset when Keith passed, very nice guy..
That's hilarious. RIP Cheggers who played his part perfectly, 3 comedy geniuses.
Brilliantly written and
performed with such good nurtured grace and self deprecation - bloody marvelous.
Four legends and yes pure comedy! RIP Keith
It's hard not to laugh at this brilliant comedy. Dark, humorous & self depricating. Les, Keith & Shawn (aka Barry from Eastenders) masterclass! Ricky Gervais writing & comedy timing spot on. These guys are all household names who hit the heights of fame but the rollercoaster only lasts so long. Fair play to them for taking the piss. In Extras I loved these characters playing a version of themselves. Keith & Les have an innocence about them that's endearing & profound. I know it's only a character portrayal but still believable. RIP Cheggers 🙏 Fame can be a cruel mistress.
Keith Chegwin, legend....they should do more of this, Warwick was brilliant in this also, one of my favourite episodes.
This has just made me laugh hysterically for the first time in ages! "sometimes.... when I'm with Keith, walking past an open window, I get the feeling he might throw himself out and land on a young mother and child" my god!!!!!
Ashley Speight I told you that in complete confidence loo
Couldn't agree more .I sat in a cafe watching it and kept bursting out laughing .. 😉😉😉
That's one of the nicer thoughts. When I go quiet you don't want to know what I'm thinking...
",,,,, things that people shout at me in the street. We've already got wanker, we're looking for 4 others" 😂😂😂 hilarious, but also probably true. You've got to like les..
anybody else wish they could go to a real show like this? looks great
Randy Rhodes you're alone Randy. get on your plane
I would definitely go
@@stevechristie2569 dickhead
‘We’re looking for things that people shout at me in the street, we’ve already got wanker’ 🤣🤣
Didn't stop drinking...for about 15 years.
Why have I never seen this before? This is brilliant.
18:03 has to be the most subtle and funniest detail ive ever seen.. The guy is standing 10 feet away but still has his finger in their faces telling them they are rubbish HAHA
I didn't notice that. 😆
Pointing directly in the face of people you are denigrating will never stop being funny lol
Not really editing. It was shot that way.
@@cockoffgewgle4993 many cameras many angles.. the editing chooses the best.
Its one of the funniest things ever
Warwick is a good actor, deserved more roles. Great scene.
Hes had loads of roles.. from harry potter to star wars, hes a fully astablished actor... this is just a bit of fun for a guy who doesn't take life to seriously.
Comedy gold
Warwick should be the next Bond!
Mint this like innit...I've just got right into this .I've seen it before but today it landed and I'm laughing my nuts off . absolutely class.these4,or 3+1 are ledgends .total ledgends.excelent writing and all of the actors play their parts to a T .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️🐜
Cheggers had so much more to offer ..If only he was given the chance ..RIP 🌹 Thats why I love Ricky Gervais he knows comic genius and how to get the best out of them while the TV board rather alternative shite ..Les and Barry Warren brilliant too xx❤️
It's great to see these people sending themselves up like this, wonderful !..Les is a star after all the shit he has had !!..and Chegger's....and...."Barry" !!!...the other guy was just being himself !!!.....
Vale Keith Chegwin. A very sad loss.
Not while I'm reading!!!!
Wow Troll comments are taking over lol show wasn't cancelled Ricky Gervais doesn't drag his shows till they're boring, makes them good and short, 2 series then a special leaves you wanting more
Trolling and being wrong are two different things entirely, Einstein.
OrphanSeasun yeah i agree but you know you can look at their other posts right? Then you see them trolling, Einstein
+A Taylow (Lee) Its not Einstein, its TESLA
+Gus Hiddink It's not Tesla, it's a very naughty boy.
My Great Uncle was Einstein's Physician..
These boys are brilliant for ripping the piss out of themselves it is a lesson in comedy acting......sad about cheggers...he was great in this....big thumbs up to you all...
"What can I do I'm just a loud mouth alcoholic scouser with a squeaky voice, and in Liverpool that's not even considered weird." Lol
Warwick,he's a gem, wish he was on tv more.
He was only on It for a little while; short stints suit him. He's a giant in his field.
@@joedent3323that was a low blow
Really laughed out loud. Great fun. RIP Cheggers
Absolutely fantastic comedy trio and Warwick was brilliant too. Such a shame that Keith is no longer with us, they could have done so much more.
Bloody hell Cheggers had great comedic talent, glad we got to see it
When Les said 'this is a classy show' I started crying with laughter
give Barry from Eastenders an ocsar.
Is that similar to an Oscar? Always wondered ?
@@Isleofskye
Similar - but coveted.....
Tru Say, Mi Bredrin Gus.
Tru Say Man..
EXCELLENT, just brilliant. and fantastic sportsmanship by the three stars
Still my favourite episode just pure genius, Shaun Keith and Les were dynamite , so natural and acted everyone off the page in this, it will remain a classic to me , RIP Keith you were such a lovely guy, you were brilliant acting in this.
"That's when he was drinking" oh lord 😂
Classic Keith Chegwin - So Funny R.I.P
Some great comedy acting by all of them. Had forgotten how funny this was 😂 I saw Cheggers twice. Once as a kid at a Swap Shop roadshow in Leamington Spa where I failed to swap anything, and again years later on holiday in Wales when Keith worked for GMTV. Keith was very funny off camera working the local audience and then back into TV Keith mode as soon as GMTV was back live with him 😂
"Every time he thought it was drying I topped it up a bit"
It is a great example of how talent matters. Neither of the actors are Tom Cruise lookalikes or have a new set of veneers but they are so, so believable and just great at line delivery and acting.
"due to COMPLETE lack of interest" i like how he has to add the complete part lol
By far the funniest peron in this is Cheggers. The bizarre persona is flipping hilarious. Gone too soon, what a gem
...You can sing, you do impressions...an impression :-)
"This is a classy show"
When Ricky and Steve parted company, it quickly became apparent how crucial Steve was to quality control.
"After Life" has been more successful than anything Steve's done on his own. Not that I'm knocking Steve, I thought "Hello Ladies" was great.
Yet steve and karl haven't really done anything memorable since the split.. they are all better together yet ricky can still get by without them
I read that steve was open to working with ricky again, dont know the validity of the article. Dont believe everything you read. Would be great if true
@@safeashouses211 after life is nowhere near as good as the office or extras
@@dominicturner77 You're preaching to the choir there, mate.