that is indeed a contender for my top line. in the end i had to go with Basil Fawlty with his German guests. Basil: Dont mention the war! Guest: Well you started it. Basil: No you started it. You invaded Poland!
One of my favourite lines must be from Red Dwarf: Rimmer: "Step up to Red Alert!" Kryten: "Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb."
I say this every time in Star Trek Voyager when Janeway orders a planetary landing and to go to blue alert. Are you sure Captain? It does mean changing the light bulbs. Every single time.
My -face- _fave_ from Red Dwarf, was the forbidden passion fruit jibe from Rimmer to Lister. I remember it well but I'll have to google it to get the exact wording... "Why didn't you have a mum?" "I was abandoned." "Abandoned?" "Six weeks old. A cardboad box underneath the pool table. I was just abandoned in this pub." "How could anybody do that?" "I don't know. I never found out." "Well, I'd have thought it was obvious. *Two people, unable to contain their desires, had an illicit liason. A liaison that an unforgiving society would not accept. And you were the fruit of their forbidden passion. You're forbidden passion fruit."* "What are you saying?" "I'm saying, Lister, that there's a very real possibility that your parents were brother and sister." "Hey, I'm baring my innermost here! What kind of remark is that?" "How many toes have you got?" - _Rimmer taunts Lister_ Sidenote; I just found an old website with loads of quotes. I'll post that separately. edit: typo
@@ProgressiveRoxx Absolutely! They wangled a deeply philosophical thought experiment about the nature of reality, permanence and meaning into a Trigger joke
The moment the question came up the "Pike" line hit me. As said, Dad's Army isn't as familiar to this generation, but the humour of that scene is timeless.
One of the most unforgettable lines for me is from Trigger in Only Fools And Horses. "If it's a boy they're going to name him Rodney...after Dave." It makes sense if you know the show but the show had so many it's tough to pick.
@@Alan-75 If it pops up on TV I always keep watching. I'm about one season off from finishing another show and was considering giving the show a rewatch. The plan being to finish with Time On Our Hands (which I consider the proper ending) over Xmas.
I've been in an uncomfortable situation where colleagues were slagging off an unpopular workmate. I felt compelled to chip in with "She turned me into a Newt..." which kinda made them aware how petty they'd become.
My favourite piece of Blackadder dialogue. : Blackadder (after Flashheart says something sexist): Now I see why the suffragette movement want the vote. Flashheart: Hey Hey, Any bird who wants to chain herself to my railings and suffer a jet movement gets MY vote.
"I have a cunning plan" Baldric from all the Blackadders or "Fork handles not four candles" from the two Ronnies. Or for any who can remember Jim Bowen's classic on Bullseye "Let's take a look at what you could've won".😂
North American comedy shows generally tend to feature attractive people in situations about aspiration and success. In Britain, it tends to be more about maintaining good manners in the face of failure and life not turning out the way you hoped it would.
Indeed! - the ending of the Blackadder series was very poignant! - wouldn't get away with that sort of sobriety in an American sit-com (I'd love to be proven wrong though)
I've also heard the suggestion that North American audiences want the star of the show to be the cool guy with the funniest lines, whereas British audiences expect them to be the butt of the jokes. Though I'm not convinced - Fonz in Happy Days certainly fitted into the first category, but Family Guy and American Dad? No. An awful lot of British sitcoms also centre around people being trapped in situations with people they have a strained relationship with: Steptoe and Son, Arkright and Granville (Open All Hours), Mainwaring and Wilson (Dad's Army), Fawlty and Manuel etc.
Iconic line "Look, I'm not much good way big speeches, and I know I haven't always been an easy but to get on with. And i know that given the choice, I probably wouldn't have chosen you as friends. But I just want to say that over the years, I have come to regard you as... People I met" Love Red Dwarf!
Yeah strangely though, and hear me out here.. That regular line from 'Allo Allo' might actually owe something to the way the Indian lady would say "Good Heavening.." in the earlier sitcom 'Mind Your Language' I reckon. Maybe not, but I've always wondered if the writer's of AA were inspired at all.
@@frankbrodie5168 The creation of Officer Crabtree (the character from AA who mixed his vowels up) was inspired by Edward Heath, who spoke quite passable French but with a very flat English accent, with absolutely no attempt at a French accent. I like your idea too though
This is great! I grew up with a father who just loves British humor, and he introduced me to lots of classic British television comedies. We watched To The Manor Born, Faulty Towers, etc. together all the time. I've been a lifelong fan because of it.
TV shows I know 1-Blackadder ' I have a cunning plan' 2-Father Ted 'feck, ass, drink, girls' 3-League of gentlemen ' this shop is for local people, there's nothing for you here' 4- fawlty towers- don't mention the war'
@@penname5766 Father Ted was made by Hat Trick Productions, a British company made by Channel 4, a British TV broadcaster. Sure it had Irish Actors and was written by Irish writers, but it was very much a British TV show made with British money.
"If we happen to tread on a mine, what do we do?" "Well Left Tennant, normal procedure is to jump 200 feet into the air and scatter yourself over a wide area"
That was hilarious, Alana - mainly because your reactions were a treat! The Chase excerpt was typical Brit humour - I thought the answer was Dick Tingler, too - just a feeling! Haha 😂
Nice selection Alanna! I do think British comedy has such a breadth to it. For most unforgettable line, I'd like to offer a line delivered by veteran of British radio, TV and film comedies Dame June Whitfield. In Jennifer Saunders' sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" her line was simply "Just the one dear" but so exquisitely delivered.
I liked it when Edina was in an art gallery trying to buy some art. The receptionist was looking down her nose at Eddie so she replied with "You only work in a shop you know, you can drop the attitude." Brilliant comeback.
I thought that was Joan Sims in "On The Up", when she was asked if she'd like a sherry. Unless, it's when Eddie's mum was being sarcastic about Patsy's drinking, of course!
One of my fave lines of that whole show was yet again Dame June, but it was one of the first episodes when Edina was coming back from a live gig (totally shitfaced), and June asks Eddy "Did you see the Stones or the Rolling Who".
@@I_Don_t_want_a_handle the main problem is a ***not elected by the public*** guy is not helping... At this point I am quite sure the labour party will get in... sorry for politics, but you CANNOT vote for the new Prime minister!! to vote for sunak, you have to live in Yorkshire, not london!! In UK, you vote for your ***local*** Minister for Parliament, and it is the amount of those who get a seat in parliament, that make one of them PM!! So I say, if your local MP has a good reputation, vote for them, and forget about London politics!! If you vote for a small party, they will be beaten by the much bigger one...
@@lynnegee6814 ... and what has changed but the colour of the fabric on the furniture? Oh, and we now have an incompetent and treacherous bunch in charge ... oh, wait, scrap that, still no change.
19:35 The baby in the walker blasting through the door followed by the Mum, desperately pulling her jeans up, was absolutely hilarious. And then she has to crawl and hands and knees to get the door 😀 I think what was absolutely wonderful was the amount of love they got for that. I mean, she clearly loves his Dad so very much and just wanted to know what was going on.
Great video, Alanna! You were definitely tempted by that tea for a moment ("they've got jasmine and earl grey") but glad to see you came to your senses very quickly!
The way Baldrick asks the question is the best part. "No, the thing is: The way I see it, these days there's a war on, right? and, ages ago, there wasn't a war on, right? So, there must have been a moment when there not being a war on went away, right? and there being a war on came along. So, what I want to know is: How did we get from the one case of affairs to the other case of affairs?"
I totally agree that nothing beats the British humour. I'm American. I only buy books written by Brits. I'm still buying DVDs and only buy British movies and TV shows. I wish I understood everything they are talking about, but I think you have to grow up there to get it all. I found a Scotish group on FB and joined because I thought it just showed pictures of fun things in Scotland, but it was the hilarious, sarcastic comments from the Scots that blew me away. I just can't get enough.😆
@@pashvonderc381 I think I've read all of his books. Loved them. I'll check and see if there is a new one I've not read. I'm currently reading Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart. Loving Merlin everything just now.
Those vegetable peelers really are deadly! I've only sliced off my finger nails with them several times so far, but I'll probably stop using one now after seeing that! You should take a look at the 'Carry On ...' series of films next - you'll never look back!! :)
Would have loved to have seen the agent's description for that space 'a tidy courtyard garden'? You've become a Brit, "someone would be chuffed to win that", a trip on a steam train.
Being from Oldham one that sticks in my mind was from The Chase, when the governess was giving examples of oxymorons: "Like 'dry water', or 'Oldham Athletic' (the name of our football team). My whole family burst out laughing.
Favourite line - "Yes you did, you invaded Poland!" I paused before you chose and was amazed that you agreed with me... Including the lemon drizzle/Victoria dilemma.
I am def one of the people who gets annoyed by other people in the supermarket, usually because they are blocking the aisle to chat to their friend who they haven't seen since yesterday or people walking slowly and you are trying to get past but there are people coming in the opposite direction... apart from that its a joy.
Slapping the knees and saying we must be off is about the same as the US MidWest Good-Bye. I am usually an Irish Good-Bye myself. Just walk out without a word :) I watched that BBC Interview live, it was one of the best things I have ever seen on TV. My wife and I were rolling when his wife came busting in to save the day, so good.
Loved your "chuffed" joke about the steam train prize, Alannah!😅 It was a joke, wasn't it? You did say it on purpose, didn't you? If you didn't you're more British than you thought.
Of the clips show the South Korean one with the 2 kids and wife coming in is the best one, it still makes me laugh every time I see it. The way the daughter walks in is fantastic and it just gets better from there.
I could list about a dozen from Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It but almost all are NSFW so I'll go with "Do you need help Malcolm?" "If I do I'll give you the secret signal, which is me being sectioned under the mental health act."
I've watched a few of your vids today and I am amazed someone actually posts positive stuff about the UK. Lovely to hear your comments about our quirks etc. It's nice to be reminded we are not all that bad, really. As far as humour is concerned, have you watched Brassic ? Farmer Jim is Northern British humour at it's coarsest brilliance.
An “Irish goodbye” I am told that it means to slip off from a party or event etc. without saying goodbye. My parents are Irish (I was born in London) and I have only ever experienced the polar opposite with Irish people! It takes at least an hour to say goodbye both in person and on the phone! And people won’t leave until they have said goodbye to everyone at least twice! 😂
@@AdventuresAndNaps No idea really! I just had a look online and there are a mixed bag of ideas on the origin (some alcohol related 😂) It seems more popular in the states?
ALLANA thank you, thank you and thrice again thank you.. I actually had to wipe the tears off my face.. The laughter from you made it even more fun, and I get 2nd hand embarassement too, I was cringing so bad at some of these.. Heartiest best wishes from Wales.
Love this nice catch up, I have been to Recording of Celebrity Juice sometime ago and it was great to see that side its about 3 hours then cut to 1 hour before it goes out following evening 😉
2:10 the only "iconic moment" I recognise is the top-right one. "Do you know who I am? I'm Ronnie Pickering" "Who?" When I rewatched the video the one of the bloke falling on his face was in the suggestions - another road rage motorist
British TV show line that is an all time classic? "Listen very carefully, I will say zis only wernce!" 'Allo 'Allo. If you have not seen it... YOU NEED TO!!! One of the best comedies the BBC ever made.
One of the things we brits do well is witty insults. Especially very subtle insults that are so understated and subtle that often the recipient doesn't even realise they are being insulted until it dawns on them later.
Spitting Image (the Thatcher era) ordering food: waiter to Thatcher "and what about the vegetables?", Thatcher, looking at the cabinet ministers, "they'll have the same". The two Ronnies, Monty Python, Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard, Dave Allen (Ireland is one of the British Isles), Open All Hours, Porridge, ...
One of the most unforgettable lines was Blackaffer saying to General Melchett a k a Stephen Fry...um...actually,I have,momentarily, forgot but will return to this space in the future. It was funny though..
"£150 for a train ticket" **Laughs in Northern Rail** I can get from my home town to my uni for £10 per journey. Halfway across the country. For a tenner.
Unforgettable line. ( From Fawlty Towers) Delivered after Sibyl berates Basil for playing loud classic music on his cassette player & tells him to turn that racket off. “ RACKET?… that’s Brahms, Brahms third racket!”
This popped up on my Xbox. It gave me a few smiles. So, I thought I'd find the video on my phone where I'm signed into TH-cam and say thanks for the video. Thank You. 👍
The thing is frogs do drown especially mating season, the males actually sometimes accidentally drown the females. I have had frogs in my ponds for over 50 years and I sometimes have to rescue the female frogs when too many males grab onto just one female. Sometimes I don't catch them in time and the females drown.
The greatest line in british television: "Ask the men who theyd rather spend time with: lord flasheart or the man who cleans the toilets in aberdeen; and theyll go with wee john poo pong mc plop"
Sean Lock in 8 out of 10 cats, more a 1 liner than catchphrase "that's a challenging w--k" had me in stitches
Miss him. He was a treasure
sean had a unique drill into what is what
that is indeed a contender for my top line. in the end i had to go with Basil Fawlty with his German guests.
Basil: Dont mention the war!
Guest: Well you started it.
Basil: No you started it. You invaded Poland!
My favourite is when he pulls out the shopshifter of the year trophy and says he didn't win it.
Haha loved Sean. He’s a huge miss. Anything him and Joe Wilkinson did on that show was pure comedy gold.
One of my favourite lines must be from Red Dwarf:
Rimmer:
"Step up to Red Alert!"
Kryten:
"Sir, are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb."
There are also "two reasons why we can't use the photon torpedoes!"
I had that as a quote on my Facebook bio when I set FB up. Tbh it's probably still there lol
I say this every time in Star Trek Voyager when Janeway orders a planetary landing and to go to blue alert. Are you sure Captain? It does mean changing the light bulbs. Every single time.
My -face- _fave_ from Red Dwarf, was the forbidden passion fruit jibe from Rimmer to Lister. I remember it well but I'll have to google it to get the exact wording...
"Why didn't you have a mum?"
"I was abandoned."
"Abandoned?"
"Six weeks old. A cardboad box underneath the pool table. I was just abandoned in this pub."
"How could anybody do that?"
"I don't know. I never found out."
"Well, I'd have thought it was obvious. *Two people, unable to contain their desires, had an illicit liason. A liaison that an unforgiving society would not accept. And you were the fruit of their forbidden passion. You're forbidden passion fruit."*
"What are you saying?"
"I'm saying, Lister, that there's a very real possibility that your parents were brother and sister."
"Hey, I'm baring my innermost here! What kind of remark is that?"
"How many toes have you got?"
- _Rimmer taunts Lister_
Sidenote; I just found an old website with loads of quotes. I'll post that separately.
edit: typo
That show was hilarious at times.
Trigger in only fools and horses "this brush has had 14 new heads and 17 new handles"
Some countries remember the Ship of Theseus. We have the Broom of Trigger.
Alright DAVE
Along with "If it's a boy they're calling it Rodney....after Dave."
@@ProgressiveRoxx Absolutely! They wangled a deeply philosophical thought experiment about the nature of reality, permanence and meaning into a Trigger joke
That was a standard joke for years before ofah used it.
I'm still going with "Don't tell him Pike!" Maybe younger people don't know Dad's Army so much any more, but that one has enormous staying power.
They don't like it up 'em, they don't
The moment the question came up the "Pike" line hit me. As said, Dad's Army isn't as familiar to this generation, but the humour of that scene is timeless.
RIP Pike
"DON'T PANIC! DON'T PANIC!"
that show has so many memeorable lines it's hard to choose just one lol.
One of the most unforgettable lines for me is from Trigger in Only Fools And Horses. "If it's a boy they're going to name him Rodney...after Dave." It makes sense if you know the show but the show had so many it's tough to pick.
"We've had worse days" 😂
I like my word. I think it started as a radio show.
Only fools and horses is brilliant, I still watch it when I can.
@@Alan-75 If it pops up on TV I always keep watching. I'm about one season off from finishing another show and was considering giving the show a rewatch. The plan being to finish with Time On Our Hands (which I consider the proper ending) over Xmas.
Caroline Aherne as Mrs Merton interviewing Debbie McGee and opening with ‘What first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?’
And also Mrs Merton asking George Best - George why did you drink so much were you thirsty?
PaulRobson...My fav ..spat my tea out 😅
Especially since, as Daniels later pointed out, Aherne had just married a millionaire herself.
Yes, and her interview with Vinnie Jones was hilarious as well. I quite liked Mrs Merton
Eric Morecambe - ‘I’m playing all the right notes - but not necessarily in the right order.’
Wasn't that watched by 16 million people live?
@@sidrat2009Possibly.
But not necessarily in that order.
absolute classic and thanks for reminding me.
And with Yehudi Menyuhin!
@@markperry5975 Although Yehudi appeared on Morecambe and Wise, this sketch was with André Previn ("Mr Preview"), on the 1971 Christmas Show.
"Just a flesh wound" is the one I always remember from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
I've been in an uncomfortable situation where colleagues were slagging off an unpopular workmate.
I felt compelled to chip in with "She turned me into a Newt..." which kinda made them aware how petty they'd become.
In Fallout 4 your robot British butler Codsworth says that when he gets attacked.
Iconic line - "4 candles" The 2 Ronnies
Handles, for forks!
Definitely the one I thought of. 🙈🙈
I was at my sister's yesterday for my niece's 4th birthday, and of course that line got referenced!
"Furteen Amp".
"No. Tins of peas."
A great line to goad telemarketers with if they ask your name.
The Compact Courtyard garden - the top comment - "Not even enough room to change your mind" is glorious ...
😂 incredible
@@AdventuresAndNapsHave you seen any of Kenny Everetts stuff.
He has 1 character called Cupid Stunt,think about it. 🇬🇧
Someone once described a kitchen by saying, “so small you can only use condensed milk”.
@@georgecaplin9075 🤣🤣
@@keithdavies1395 A spoonerism.
BlackAdder - "This is the stickiest situation since Sticky the stick insect got stuck on a sticky bun"
That has to be Baldrick surely?
My favourite piece of Blackadder dialogue. :
Blackadder (after Flashheart says something sexist): Now I see why the suffragette movement want the vote.
Flashheart: Hey Hey, Any bird who wants to chain herself to my railings and suffer a jet movement gets MY vote.
"Poorer than a church mouse's unemployed cousin".
@@grahamlive Favourite Lord Flasheart quote: Thanks bridesmaid, love the beard... Gives me something to hang on to!
@@pixiniarts ...."Woof"
'Yes you did, you invaded Poland'
Basil: Dont mention the war!
Guest: Well you started it.
Basil: No you started it. You invaded Poland!
My top line also. "Great minds...", sir.
Fawlty Towers. Iconic that one. Again one of my favourites!
"I do beg your pardon, but we are in your garden" - Bob Mortimer, WILTY
Every story from Bob. What a legend!!
@@Hamish_A Doing his own dentistry, "Fuji 9 " what a legend!🤣
YESS!!!! 😂😂
"I have a cunning plan" Baldric from all the Blackadders or "Fork handles not four candles" from the two Ronnies. Or for any who can remember Jim Bowen's classic on Bullseye "Let's take a look at what you could've won".😂
"I vill say zes only vonce"
" you stupid woman"
"Gud moaning"
I loved Allo Allo, so many great catch phrases.
" I was pissing the door..." !!
@@willdixon2349 Pissing by the door.
Officer Crabtree: "I was just pissing by the door"
Renee: " I hope you were not"
North American comedy shows generally tend to feature attractive people in situations about aspiration and success. In Britain, it tends to be more about maintaining good manners in the face of failure and life not turning out the way you hoped it would.
Indeed! - the ending of the Blackadder series was very poignant! - wouldn't get away with that sort of sobriety in an American sit-com (I'd love to be proven wrong though)
I've also heard the suggestion that North American audiences want the star of the show to be the cool guy with the funniest lines, whereas British audiences expect them to be the butt of the jokes.
Though I'm not convinced - Fonz in Happy Days certainly fitted into the first category, but Family Guy and American Dad? No.
An awful lot of British sitcoms also centre around people being trapped in situations with people they have a strained relationship with: Steptoe and Son, Arkright and Granville (Open All Hours), Mainwaring and Wilson (Dad's Army), Fawlty and Manuel etc.
Iconic line
"Look, I'm not much good way big speeches, and I know I haven't always been an easy but to get on with. And i know that given the choice, I probably wouldn't have chosen you as friends. But I just want to say that over the years, I have come to regard you as... People I met"
Love Red Dwarf!
"The computer says no..." I would love to say that when I am at customer service...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Something to look forward to on your last day before retirement.
I say it a lot with failing equipment!! :)
@@bobm4378 🤣🤣🤣
@@sidrat2009 maybe retirement comes early when you say it 🤭
Monty Python's Dead Parrot sketch... "He's not dead, he's pining for the fjords".
"Step up to Red Alert!"
"Sir are you absolutely sure? It does mean changing the bulb!"
Check out Bradley Walsh and ‘Fanny Schmeller’ on the chase…..you’ll be laughing for ever! 😂😂😂
Have you seen when Brad actually meets Fanny? That's funny
@@Stevesixty7 yep, that was just as funny!..
Most unforgettable line form a TV show? "Good moaning."
Yeah strangely though, and hear me out here.. That regular line from 'Allo Allo' might actually owe something to the way the Indian lady would say "Good Heavening.." in the earlier sitcom 'Mind Your Language' I reckon. Maybe not, but I've always wondered if the writer's of AA were inspired at all.
🤣🤣 that you must say to your wife in bed...
@@frankbrodie5168 The creation of Officer Crabtree (the character from AA who mixed his vowels up) was inspired by Edward Heath, who spoke quite passable French but with a very flat English accent, with absolutely no attempt at a French accent. I like your idea too though
Shaun Lock to Rachel 8o10cdc. She has a viking beard on. Shaun said "That's a challenging wank". It left Jimmy crying.
"I was pissing by the window"😂
The one quintessentially British line from a TV programme is "Don't tell him, Pike". (Mind you, you might need to be a bit older to recognise this.)
RIP Private Pike who passed a couple of weeks ago. The last of the Dad's Army boys.
I doubt it. It's rarely off the screens!
I'm old, but still my favourite British movie clip is Michael Caine, and "you're only supposed to blow the bluddy doors off"!
I'm known for a terrible Michael Caine impression on Twitch 😅
@@AdventuresAndNapsI think just about everybody is.
Even Michael Caine.
Maybe.
This is great! I grew up with a father who just loves British humor, and he introduced me to lots of classic British television comedies. We watched To The Manor Born, Faulty Towers, etc. together all the time. I've been a lifelong fan because of it.
Hiya Kath, are you from U.S?
"yeh, but that's cooking oil" kills me every time loooool
Iconic line/scene "your name vill also go on the list vat is it? Don't tell him Pike...."
The iconic line by John Cleese "Don't mention the war!" from Fawlty Towers (or Farty Owls, lol) 😂
That one needs the following lines, the punchline is golden though.
TV shows I know
1-Blackadder ' I have a cunning plan'
2-Father Ted 'feck, ass, drink, girls'
3-League of gentlemen ' this shop is for local people, there's nothing for you here'
4- fawlty towers- don't mention the war'
Yes, although Father Ted isn’t British.
@@penname5766 Father Ted was made by Hat Trick Productions, a British company made by Channel 4, a British TV broadcaster. Sure it had Irish Actors and was written by Irish writers, but it was very much a British TV show made with British money.
@@CrazyInWeston Good point. I hadn’t thought about it like that.
YES and another cracking couple of lines from Faulty Towers.. '...Iz a Siberian Hamster...' '... No, it's a rat....'
"You're my wife now"
"He, sir? He? He?"
"See, Blackadder, You're laughing already"
"If we happen to tread on a mine, what do we do?"
"Well Left Tennant, normal procedure is to jump 200 feet into the air and scatter yourself over a wide area"
That was hilarious, Alana - mainly because your reactions were a treat! The Chase excerpt was typical Brit humour - I thought the answer was Dick Tingler, too - just a feeling! Haha 😂
Melchett: Ah Blackadder… talking to yourself, I see.
Blackadder: Yes, it’s the only way I can be sure of intelligent conversation.
Nice selection Alanna! I do think British comedy has such a breadth to it.
For most unforgettable line, I'd like to offer a line delivered by veteran of British radio, TV and film comedies Dame June Whitfield.
In Jennifer Saunders' sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" her line was simply "Just the one dear" but so exquisitely delivered.
I liked it when Edina was in an art gallery trying to buy some art. The receptionist was looking down her nose at Eddie so she replied with "You only work in a shop you know, you can drop the attitude." Brilliant comeback.
I thought that was Joan Sims in "On The Up", when she was asked if she'd like a sherry.
Unless, it's when Eddie's mum was being sarcastic about Patsy's drinking, of course!
@@miaschu8175 Maybe they both used it?
One of my fave lines of that whole show was yet again Dame June, but it was one of the first episodes when Edina was coming back from a live gig (totally shitfaced), and June asks Eddy "Did you see the Stones or the Rolling Who".
"Have you tried turning it off and back on again?"
Can someone try that with Parliament, please?
Just skip the 'on' bit....
They are going to try that this year. It won't make one bit of difference,
@@I_Don_t_want_a_handle the main problem is a ***not elected by the public*** guy is not helping... At this point I am quite sure the labour party will get in...
sorry for politics, but you CANNOT vote for the new Prime minister!! to vote for sunak, you have to live in Yorkshire, not london!!
In UK, you vote for your ***local*** Minister for Parliament, and it is the amount of those who get a seat in parliament, that make one of them PM!!
So I say, if your local MP has a good reputation, vote for them, and forget about London politics!! If you vote for a small party, they will be beaten by the much bigger one...
5th July 2024, UK Labour party just won gen election with a stonking majority, 412 : 120 seats @@I_Don_t_want_a_handle
@@lynnegee6814 ... and what has changed but the colour of the fabric on the furniture? Oh, and we now have an incompetent and treacherous bunch in charge ... oh, wait, scrap that, still no change.
"snake charmer" during roy walkers run as host was the og, and much better than "dicing with death" 🤣
I agree 👍
Iconic Line:
"Are we the Baddies?"
😂
💀💀
"Don't tell him, Pike!"
yes that is hilarious.. We here in Finland have a kind of similar type of humour so we love British tv....
@@MKitchen75 Wait, what? - my history book says in Finland you WERE the baddies! 🤣😝
19:35 The baby in the walker blasting through the door followed by the Mum, desperately pulling her jeans up, was absolutely hilarious. And then she has to crawl and hands and knees to get the door 😀 I think what was absolutely wonderful was the amount of love they got for that. I mean, she clearly loves his Dad so very much and just wanted to know what was going on.
Great video, Alanna! You were definitely tempted by that tea for a moment ("they've got jasmine and earl grey") but glad to see you came to your senses very quickly!
😂
Alanna, this was such a good video! It felt like we were just hanging out laughing at stuff together! Do more of these please x
" so the poor old ostrich died for nothing"
Archie Duke wasn't hungry.
The way Baldrick asks the question is the best part. "No, the thing is: The way I see it, these days there's a war on, right? and, ages ago, there wasn't a war on, right? So, there must have been a moment when there not being a war on went away, right? and there being a war on came along. So, what I want to know is: How did we get from the one case of affairs to the other case of affairs?"
@@scmtuk3662 "You mean; How did the war start?"
My favourite line would have to be.
Moss: What operating system is it?
Police Officer: Windows Vista!
Moss: Were screwed.
If he had said Windows Millenium it would have been a catastrophy.
I'm late here but who is Moss ps I'm English
I totally agree that nothing beats the British humour. I'm American. I only buy books written by Brits. I'm still buying DVDs and only buy British movies and TV shows. I wish I understood everything they are talking about, but I think you have to grow up there to get it all. I found a Scotish group on FB and joined because I thought it just showed pictures of fun things in Scotland, but it was the hilarious, sarcastic comments from the Scots that blew me away. I just can't get enough.😆
You definitely got to read a few Bill Bryson books ( he was from your neck of the woods but mainly resides in Blighty ).
@@pashvonderc381 I think I've read all of his books. Loved them. I'll check and see if there is a new one I've not read. I'm currently reading Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart. Loving Merlin everything just now.
Those vegetable peelers really are deadly! I've only sliced off my finger nails with them several times so far, but I'll probably stop using one now after seeing that! You should take a look at the 'Carry On ...' series of films next - you'll never look back!! :)
Would have loved to have seen the agent's description for that space 'a tidy courtyard garden'? You've become a Brit, "someone would be chuffed to win that", a trip on a steam train.
Being from Oldham one that sticks in my mind was from The Chase, when the governess was giving examples of oxymorons: "Like 'dry water', or 'Oldham Athletic' (the name of our football team). My whole family burst out laughing.
Favourite line - "Yes you did, you invaded Poland!"
I paused before you chose and was amazed that you agreed with me... Including the lemon drizzle/Victoria dilemma.
Hilarious to watch. The bit about the name of the cartoon character in Germany was easily the funniest of them all. Look forward to watching part II!
I am def one of the people who gets annoyed by other people in the supermarket, usually because they are blocking the aisle to chat to their friend who they haven't seen since yesterday or people walking slowly and you are trying to get past but there are people coming in the opposite direction... apart from that its a joy.
Totally with you regarding those utterly cringeworthy moments on X Factor and BGT. I hate them.
I had to fast forward them here. It's why I wouldn't watch the programmes. At least, not by choice.
I loved hanging out with you so much I subscribed and will look forward to another catch-up with you soon x
Not had a good laugh like that for ages 🤣 It was just what I needed. Thanks👍
ahh I'm so glad! ☺️
The peel here ,I have projectiled many of these across my kitchen, with a hearty shout of go forth and multiply. 😂
This was great, would love to see you react to more British TV moments!
Thanks so much!
Quote from TV show "But this parrot is dead..."!
I love your Channel, Alanna, and I love your personality and sense of fun.
Keep making your videos!
What a wonderful thing for a country to be famous for a sense of humour
Slapping the knees and saying we must be off is about the same as the US MidWest Good-Bye. I am usually an Irish Good-Bye myself. Just walk out without a word :)
I watched that BBC Interview live, it was one of the best things I have ever seen on TV. My wife and I were rolling when his wife came busting in to save the day, so good.
Ronnie Pickering 😂 I burst out laughing everytime I watch it even when years go by.
This video is how I found you and instantly subscribed, your laughter is infectious :)
Loved your "chuffed" joke about the steam train prize, Alannah!😅
It was a joke, wasn't it?
You did say it on purpose, didn't you?
If you didn't you're more British than you thought.
Of the clips show the South Korean one with the 2 kids and wife coming in is the best one, it still makes me laugh every time I see it.
The way the daughter walks in is fantastic and it just gets better from there.
I could list about a dozen from Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It but almost all are NSFW so I'll go with "Do you need help Malcolm?" "If I do I'll give you the secret signal, which is me being sectioned under the mental health act."
I didn't get to watch these at the time - I definitely need to look them up!
I've watched a few of your vids today and I am amazed someone actually posts positive stuff about the UK. Lovely to hear your comments about our quirks etc. It's nice to be reminded we are not all that bad, really. As far as humour is concerned, have you watched Brassic ? Farmer Jim is Northern British humour at it's coarsest brilliance.
How about the old TV or radio program My Word
James Acaster's "Bon Appetit" and James Blunt's "Oh Dear" are probably two of the best Celebrity Bake Off moments ever
Blunty's army humour shining through. Had worse shaving cuts than that !
Using salt instead of sugar??
@@dave_h_8742 Indeed. Pull yourself together man, 'tis merely a scratch'. You haven't been shot for Christ's sake
@@JustSomeDudee :D :D that remind me when someone put 'instant chocolate' grains in the transparent coffee grains container!! no label!! :O
Loved this video. Very enjoyable and had me in stiches! I was squirming too at the x factor. 2nd hand embarrassment is so real!
An “Irish goodbye” I am told that it means to slip off from a party or event etc. without saying goodbye. My parents are Irish (I was born in London) and I have only ever experienced the polar opposite with Irish people! It takes at least an hour to say goodbye both in person and on the phone! And people won’t leave until they have said goodbye to everyone at least twice! 😂
😂 incredible! wonder where the name comes from
@@AdventuresAndNaps No idea really! I just had a look online and there are a mixed bag of ideas on the origin (some alcohol related 😂) It seems more popular in the states?
Im Irish 42 YO. Ive NEVER heard about an 'Irish goodbye'
But because saying goodbye always takes ages I have a habbit of just disappearing 😂
In Takeshi's Castle, Craig Charles would always end off the show with 'As my old dad used to say' and then a random phrase 😂
The ever classic 'Don't tell him Pike!'
ALLANA thank you, thank you and thrice again thank you.. I actually had to wipe the tears off my face..
The laughter from you made it even more fun, and I get 2nd hand embarassement too, I was cringing so bad at some of these..
Heartiest best wishes from Wales.
Basil Fawlty twatting a car with a tree branch, C, 1, A. And moving supermarket aisles is maddening
Love this nice catch up, I have been to Recording of Celebrity Juice sometime ago and it was great to see that side its about 3 hours then cut to 1 hour before it goes out following evening 😉
Best comedy quotes - all 12 episodes of Fawlty Towers.
I think you mean "Fatty owls."
Or "Flowery t..s"
Basil: Dont mention the war!
Guest: Well you started it.
Basil: No you started it. You invaded Poland!
Funniest. Line. Ever.
@@ravenmasters2467 Then there's "the prawn Goebbels, a Hermann Goering and a four Colditz salads". Every line is a gem.
Great video Alanna , really enjoyed that style !
2:10 the only "iconic moment" I recognise is the top-right one.
"Do you know who I am? I'm Ronnie Pickering"
"Who?"
When I rewatched the video the one of the bloke falling on his face was in the suggestions - another road rage motorist
Fair play he's not wrong since that moment of fame or infamy we do all know who Ronnie Pickering is now - if only in a bad way!
British TV show line that is an all time classic? "Listen very carefully, I will say zis only wernce!" 'Allo 'Allo. If you have not seen it... YOU NEED TO!!! One of the best comedies the BBC ever made.
One of the things we brits do well is witty insults. Especially very subtle insults that are so understated and subtle that often the recipient doesn't even realise they are being insulted until it dawns on them later.
Spitting Image (the Thatcher era) ordering food: waiter to Thatcher "and what about the vegetables?", Thatcher, looking at the cabinet ministers, "they'll have the same". The two Ronnies, Monty Python, Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard, Dave Allen (Ireland is one of the British Isles), Open All Hours, Porridge, ...
favourite line...gotta be league of gentlemen... " don't worry Tubbs, he won't get far" 'lifts crossbow'
We didn't burn him!
@@teqrevisitedI won the mums!!
One of the most unforgettable lines was Blackaffer saying to General Melchett a k a Stephen Fry...um...actually,I have,momentarily, forgot but will return to this space in the future.
It was funny though..
Did JSO actually chain themselves to a cooking oil tanker? Champion.
A fellow North East watcher!
Yep.
I used to watch this channel when you first moved to the UK! Glad to have this in my recommended :)
Also congrats on 150k subs!
The best British Humor is Dad's Army and Only Fools and Horses. 70's comedy.
HumoUr my dear fellow
Ah yes, Only Fools & Horses: the 70's comedy ran from 1981 to 2003.
What other 70s comedy do you like? The Young Ones? Watching? Blackadder? Red Dwarf?
@@Gmackematix none of them are 70s shows
@@RockyBobbieBuster They are every bit as 70s as Only Fools and Horses.
Definately some more of these please Alanna. 2nd hand embrassment 😂 I thought I was alone.
Not only do I have 2nd hand embarassment, but I had to skip through the bits where Allanah was cringing, so I guess I also have 3rd hand embarassment.
"£150 for a train ticket"
**Laughs in Northern Rail**
I can get from my home town to my uni for £10 per journey. Halfway across the country.
For a tenner.
Standard Brit view on North American humour - tell the audience a joke is coming, tell the joke, explain the joke at length, audience laughs. Sorry :)
Great video Alanna. It was great seeing some of the classic memes 😂
Thank you!! 😁
I love this lighthearted banter. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much for watching!
Loved this! So many good bits! Thanks Alanna!
Thank you! 🙏
Play it cool Trigger
I've wanted you to do this for ages, good stuff 😊
Reaction video stuff.
Well done. Always lifts my day.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you 😂
Unforgettable line.
( From Fawlty Towers)
Delivered after Sibyl berates Basil for playing loud classic music on his cassette player & tells him to turn that racket off.
“ RACKET?… that’s Brahms, Brahms third racket!”
Thanks Alanna, this was just the giggle I needed today ❤
This popped up on my Xbox.
It gave me a few smiles. So, I thought I'd find the video on my phone where I'm signed into TH-cam and say thanks for the video.
Thank You. 👍
21:40 - Wooaahh, yeah, cmon. Pissin' Myself. 😆
Celebrity Juice - Ooohh, that was a while ago. "Nostrils" 🤣
11:32 _"He's a f--kin' frog, you mong..."_ GETS ME EVERY TIME 😂😂😂
The thing is frogs do drown especially mating season, the males actually sometimes accidentally drown the females. I have had frogs in my ponds for over 50 years and I sometimes have to rescue the female frogs when too many males grab onto just one female. Sometimes I don't catch them in time and the females drown.
Alanna is super happy in this video. Dear Home Office - just give her citizenship now!
The greatest line in british television:
"Ask the men who theyd rather spend time with: lord flasheart or the man who cleans the toilets in aberdeen; and theyll go with wee john poo pong mc plop"