It has been often observed by historians that the Brits, unlike many other cultures (here’s looking at you France 😀), never appear to rise up in full mutiny against their government. Of course British politicians and too many of the British public assume this is because the British government has been generally more functional than […]
Week 15: Boris Johnson’s Resignation Speech, Matt Green Read More »
So going back again into the early 70s here is another classic sketch from Morecambe and Wise. I must confess it is quite interesting looking back at the comedy of the seventies because it clearly demonstrates how humour is very generation and time specific. Morecambe and Wise were considered comic geniuses of their time but
Week 14: Mastermind, Morecambe and Wise Read More »
Once again this sketch is a classic from the Armstrong and Miller series. Quick tip for those who are considering how to conduct a job interview. When your prospective employer asks you what do you see are your faults make sure you answer something like you find it hard to take breaks because you are
Week 13: Career Skills, Armstrong and Miller Read More »
Today I was listening to James OBrien and a 97 year old caller rang in to say that he feels the UK government under Johnson is the worst it has ever been in his long lifetime. Given this government is constantly trying to gaslight its electorate, by telling us that Johnson got all the big
Week 12: Is the Government right about everything?, Harry Enfield Read More »
This video is a brief compilation of the final Blackadder series which was set in World War I. Although at one level it is very amusing, I guess, as is so often with humour, it is funny because it is only a relatively thin parody of the utter stupid strategy that the British ruling army
Week 11: Advanced War Tactics, Blackadder Read More »
One of the great things about Monty Python was they often captured the strange foibles of our humanity by writing them large in their brilliant comedy movies. “Life Of Brian” was no exception. While this movie was controversial at the time, because a substantial number of people saw it as antichristian, the movie was full
Week 10: The Judean’s People’s Front Life Of Brian, Monty Python Read More »
This clip combines one of the most naturally funny comedy duos with one of the greatest rock bands to ever grace our planet. Unfortunately, the footage is restored and quite old as it was filmed in 1963. However, it is still really iconic footage to watch and for both Beatle and Morecambe and Wise fans
Week 9: The Beatles, Morecambe and Wise Read More »
Another funny sketch from Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. In this series part of the charm of this humour was simply capturing the odd characteristics of certain iconic characters that exist in every generation in this strange world we all find ourselves in. The ultra posh private Harley Street specialist routine is just so funny
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A common joke that does the round at medical school is: “What’s the difference between God and a medical student?” Answer: “God doesn’t think he is a medical student!”. In many ways, this sketch reminds me of this joke although here Harry and Paul are capturing godlike properties of consultants along with their strange educated
Week 7: Doctors Scene 4, Harry Enfield Read More »
Last week I posted a recurring sketch by Harry Enfield and Chums about a gormless upper class English character called Tim Nice-But-Dim. Yet parodying the upper class in Britain has always been part of British comedy and this next clip is a classic example taken from the comedy group Monty Python. Monty Python is a
Week 6: The Upper Class Twit of the Year, Monty Python Read More »
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