Steve Coogan is the one man who managed to sing an irish rebel song on the BBC. That man is a legend

@slaterslater5944

2 жыл бұрын

Double O feckin bollocks! There is a backstory to this, if I remember correctly. Rod Stewart wanted to do the songs um-comedically and was slapped down by the BBC. But Coogan slipped it through. Bloody genius (and I'm British). "And now Rory O'Connor. Who due to broadcasting restriction must inhale helium to subtract credibility from his words"....

@xConoooR1

2 жыл бұрын

@@slaterslater5944 nah his mate bet him in a pub that he wouldn’t sing a rebel tune and he did the fucking legend🤣🤣

@Lissadell1916

2 жыл бұрын

Not really its all been done before, Peter Paul and Mary sang The Rising of The Moon at the BBC back in 1965, a song about the 1798 rebellion, how much more of an Irish Rebel Song can you get? Besides, come out ye Black and Tans lyrics are in actual fact Behan's sarcastic slur / insult on some Irish people not the English as the "The English" in the song were actually an Irish family, not English. But to be fair Partridge's Irish accent is brilliant.

@josemaria8177

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lissadell1916 Thanks for the information! I am not irish and I was not aware of Peter Paul and Mary's performance in the 60s. However (please correct me if i'm wrong) i was under the impression that 1965 was before the Troubles. I had no idea about the sarcastic tone of Come Out Ye Black and Tans.

@Lissadell1916

2 жыл бұрын

@@josemaria8177 The troubles in Ireland have been going on for 500 years so nothing new there and hence most Irish rebel songs are about events well before 1965, like the Black and Tans which was from 1920 of course (although the song was written much later). The man who wrote the song was Dominic Behan (Brendans brother) and the "loving English feet" in the song was about their grandmother "Christine English" (that was her name not her nationality) born Christine Corr in Ireland who re-married an Irishman called Patrick English. Christine English was a natorious Dublin slum landlady who Dominic hated due to the way she treated Dominic's mother and father like shit and the song was a tribute to Dominic's father (Stephan Behan) who was one of Mick Collin's 12 apostles during the WOI but was a strong anti treaty man during the Irish anti treaty (Civil) War. Hence "the loving English Feet" was about the English "family" not the English nationality as the song was written about the 1930's" long after the creation of the Irish Free State (forced upon the 26 counties verses the 32 counties of Ireland) in 1921/22.

One of the most convincing character portrayals in the history of television. Martin Brennan is far too precious to be confined to these few fleeting moments of comic genius. More please Steve.

@DanielRobertspiano

2 жыл бұрын

He features in the live show, and it´s brilliant!

@mrneutral8423

Күн бұрын

I often argue Saxondale is one of Coogan's best characters. But Brennan is very ruddy good.

‘I’ve a friend in Kildare who has them, but you talk to me’ 😂😂😂 cute hoorism at its best 😂😂

@daithimcnally8212

Ай бұрын

We are cute hoors, Ive plenty of turtles

@chrisjames6327

13 күн бұрын

My late father was of Irish descent, and he was exactly like that 😂 he loved getting away with petty breaches of the law

@PaddyMc4

10 күн бұрын

Hup ya boy ya!

@RichieC135

4 күн бұрын

@@chrisjames6327 He should be reported to the police.

@deletedaccount175

2 күн бұрын

@@RichieC135 no need they're already arresting people for crimes that don't exist and not knowing the basic laws or rights of the citizens, so reports are a thing of the past. That's why they take 6 hours to turn up when you call them...

As an Irish person myself, that's the best Irish accent iv ever heard an none Irish person pull off, and to get away with singing 2 Irish rebel songs on the BBC, that's just brilliant unreal, and 2 songs that are so anti british, big balls he has.

@margaretkenny7281

Жыл бұрын

Well Steve Coogan has a Mayo mam like all English with Irish parentage spend all their summers in Ireland with their granny's aunts uncles cousins

@johnmcgowan5210

Жыл бұрын

Jared Harris in The Terror was also exceptional

@jackietreehorn5561

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmcgowan5210 and Brad Pitt in snatch is class....his northern accent in devil's own is shit tho

@DaChaGee

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's that bad nowadays to have it on British TV, especially when it's part of a comedy.

@dzonbrodi514

Жыл бұрын

I heard he had a bet with a friend he could get away with it. It was so cleverly done, because in the same scene he has Alan Partridge complaining about it and everyone else looking awkward. My hat goes off to whoever plays "Double O Seven fecking bollocks", it's a great performance, going from nodding benignly along with the music with a slightly patronising air, to raising his eyebrows pointedly at Alan P and then sitting there positively radiating frosty disapproval

1:24 "Awful hot in here..." This is so on-point for older generation rural Irish. If you're not commenting or complaining about something you're odd The attention to detail in this bit is amazing

@barryjohnodonovan5198

2 жыл бұрын

So so good

@Round_07

2 жыл бұрын

A nanosecond of genius…exactly what my great uncle would say 🤣

@declancarroll3131

Жыл бұрын

Actually kills me every time I watch it, the timing is soo off-kilter it's fucking genius 😅

@jackietreehorn5561

Жыл бұрын

Commenting and complaining true.... the new priest is always an awful nice fella and does a great mass, secretly can't wait to it's over... remember one priest in my parish was more popular than Jesus himself because he pretty much held the record for fastest sermon ever.....28 minutes flat...very popular with the parishioners

@MartinMcAvoy

Жыл бұрын

@@jackietreehorn5561 Yep, I know that fella 😂😂😂😂

The wonky eye is the icing on the cake lol

@ljamest3828

2 жыл бұрын

It's the teeth for me

@TheAtuocool

Ай бұрын

The ruddy cheeks from all that cabbage and fresh air...

@FLAVCO

27 күн бұрын

Wonky eye? That’ll be the inbreeding lol

1:24 “Awful hot in here”. Coogan really gets all the nuances of his character spot on

Not only a good Irish accent but a spot on rural Sligo accent.

@remimoses3769

4 ай бұрын

Of course it is. Coogans attention to detail is 2nd to none. And he’s a genius so can also pull it off.

@thatsthejobbb8587

Ай бұрын

He's actually from Mayo I think.

@yarnednomady5535

Ай бұрын

Debatable highly

@margaretodonovan3007

Ай бұрын

​@@thatsthejobbb8587 That's why he opted for a Sligo accent so as not to upset his mother

@thedukeofnuts

13 күн бұрын

Apparently Coogan has spent a lot of time in that part of the world, so probably picked up the accent from the locals while he was there.

Probably the best Irish Accent I've seen by an actor. Hilarious

@emmanuelgoldspleen2905

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, all of Steve's ancestors are actually Irish, so it makes sense as to why he has learnt to do that accent well.

@lama99654

2 жыл бұрын

his mother is irish

@Cryptokat

2 жыл бұрын

since a week thursday, since a week thursday.

@wentoneisendon6502

Жыл бұрын

@@Cryptokat oo da ell is dat

@margaretkenny7281

Жыл бұрын

@@lama99654 his dad has Irish parents too Coogan is an Irish family name like Kennedy etc

it's like a magic act.. first off, he's so convincing you forget it's coogan, then he pulls the rabbit out the hat with the rebel song finale. one of the best things he's ever done!

@LevEakins1

16 күн бұрын

The rabbit out of the hat, and the tortoise out of the box.

"Double O feckin' bollocks!" 🤣🤣🤣

Susannah Fielding doesn't get enough credit for her work on this show. She perfectly captures the chirpy nothingness of an Alex Jones or Christine Bleakley.

@jackglossop4859

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. She’s playing the straight role but it’s actually the most damning and piercingly critical attack on the soullessness of bbc programming.

@litarea

Жыл бұрын

as an american, the name Alex Jones conjures up a much different person than I think you're talking about... that being said, I agree that she's fantastic in this role and really critical for selling the whole thing.

@johnmartinez7440

Жыл бұрын

​@@jackglossop4859 Is it though? I'm not sure her character is meant to be a "piercing" attack on inoffensive co-hosts who do their job.

@MrJamy695

8 ай бұрын

@CJ_OPC absolutely right 😂 👍

@trainwreck3697

6 ай бұрын

@@litareaYep im a yank who did a double take at seeing Alex Jones’ fucking name.

Find out who booked him and sack “her” is so underrated in an absolute explosion of brilliance 😅

@von2balurn

Ай бұрын

Steve Coogan is a master of the subtle under jab.

@ruleninetyone

Ай бұрын

Classic Queen

Every Irish uncle rolled into one. 100% accurate.😂

I think the world is owed a Martin Brennan album for Christmas

The best Irish stereotype ever done? Most of us know/knew some grand uncle like that down the country. Its an even handed piss take that demonstrates his genuine understanding of the Irish mindset. Then to top it off, a medley of rebel songs on the bbc 😆 Top class

@logansomething

2 жыл бұрын

I think a bunch of his family is Irish.

@xyz6217

2 жыл бұрын

He has irish family so it makes sense.

@Cryptokat

2 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!

@imnothere220

Жыл бұрын

He's pretty Irish in fairness

@Mike-yt7py

Жыл бұрын

My grandad god bless his soul was a tipp man and this is him to a t. Always made sure to remind me that our family was related to Michael Collins every time I saw him as well.

It’s the bit where Partridge is clapping…… until “tell her how the IRA….” and then just looks awkward 😂😂

Moments I lost my sh1t "Awful hot in here" "There's a cat" 😅

@dazpatreg

Ай бұрын

Yeah the cat one destroyed me

@Sam-gw5pl

22 күн бұрын

‘I lost my wristband’.

This is honestly my favourite version of come out ye black and tans. I’m not even joking.

@hihowareyouthen

Жыл бұрын

Same! I genuinely get goosebumps.

As an Irish person this is spot on. Steve Coogan is a comic genius 👏

Actually as an Irishman I can say he absolutely nailed it as an Irishman... The teeth especially 😂

@gerardodwyer5908

Жыл бұрын

And from your dental mould. The nation can't thank you enough. Míle buiochas.

@jkelsey555

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure the exact line for being Irish or not, but his mom is from Mayo and his dad's also an Irish descendant

@hihowareyouthen

Жыл бұрын

He's so real I swear I've *met* him. Fine voice to, to be fair.

@alfsmith4936

Жыл бұрын

His jacket is the wrong colour though.. All Irish men wear green jackets.

@pevebe

Ай бұрын

@@alfsmith4936 hes also missing his tophat

Why is his singing voice unironically so good 😭😭 Edit: I have a newfound and very healthy respect and appreciation for Irish music and the musical talent of the Irish people. Mighty!

@MichaelKaufman0

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a joke of how all these haggard old Irish men would go on variety shows and sing with exceptional voices.

@margaretkenny7281

Жыл бұрын

Because most Irish or people of Irish descent have great voices comes from our lyrical melodic accents and gaelic culture of traditional Irish music and dance

@80sRetrosaur

Жыл бұрын

Steve does funny voices which uses the same muscles as singing, if you know someone who can do voices then chances are they can sing too.

@bluedeskfan2754

Жыл бұрын

Ireland's best exports are music and comedy

@jackietreehorn5561

Жыл бұрын

@@bluedeskfan2754 some great musicans came out of Ireland for such a small island

“Awful hot in here” “lovely Irish gesture” brilliant 😂

"Couldn't let ye go without a little song" Haha 😂

@poolepaul4158

Ай бұрын

You've put an h in there mate. 😅😅😅

Seriously this is one of the best comedy sketches of all time. He is a genius.

Jokes aside, what a genuinely moving voice. I'd happily pay for a full album of this fella and I rarely pay for music these days.

‘Double O feckin’ bollo@!’ Is the absolute icing on the cake. Just genius.

This is why you have to love Steve Coogan, he literally got "Come out Ye Black and Tans" played on the BBC. Truly upholding the absolutely savage legacy of Chris Morris.

@johnmartinez7440

Жыл бұрын

Good clip to show people who whine that modern TV and comedy is "all politically correct these days".

@Bedrinonen

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmartinez7440 Yes mainstream comedy and TV are too free if anything

@thevaccinator666

2 ай бұрын

​@@BedrinonenToo free?

@AwwwPishhh

3 күн бұрын

No Helium, how times have changed

@Bedrinonen

3 күн бұрын

@@AwwwPishhh haha yes making sure sinn fein sounded as ridiculous as the BBC meant them to appear. The Day Today is still fabulous and ever more accurate!

'there's a cat' 'there's a cat!' Alan and Martin have more in common than either would admit

@AnP865

6 ай бұрын

Awful hot in here

The fact that one of the most quintessentially British personalities sang Rebel songs is just amazing! This is why I love Steve Coogan!

@LeeH688

Жыл бұрын

Both sides of his family are Irish, so it’s not too hard for him.

@DaChaGee

Жыл бұрын

@@LeeH688 I think they meant cos he acts very English. especially in American films.

Im both equally ashamed and proud to report that this is 100% accurate.

1:36 " I've not put my hand in my pocket since I left " 😊😊

@AmpleWarning

Ай бұрын

What does this mean?

@mikebarratt8146

Ай бұрын

@@AmpleWarning It means he hasn't had to pay for anything

@oppamaclare

Ай бұрын

@@AmpleWarning Funny because it's what the old people would say in the west of Ireland (not having to pay for anything - as said above)

@0wen101

9 күн бұрын

a classic Irish saying, has completely nailed it here Steve

Steve has a great singing voice.. I could watch this again and again. Just nailed it.

@fintonmainz7845

2 күн бұрын

That's the great thing about KZread. You can.

This is the funniest thing Coogan has done since "In 1978... no one died..." I was genuinely feeling uncomfortable for Alan.

They way he switched from the love song to the rebel song brilliant 🤣🤣

Half my family consolidated into one performance

You see everybody, this is how you do a funny portrayal of a stereotype, and this is how you laugh at it. Honestly too funny, as an Irishman I swear I've met this type of lad a hundred times at the pub.

@bluegtturbo

Жыл бұрын

As an Irishman, me too... 100 times or more.. It's staggering in its observation of the physicality and voice.

@MotherAlgorithm

Жыл бұрын

All stereotypes are funny

@jackietreehorn5561

Жыл бұрын

Good thing about us Irish is that we take the piss out of ourselves more than anyone else does....

@janetclaireSays

Жыл бұрын

As a Chicagoan living in the West of Ireland, I concur.

@janetclaireSays

Жыл бұрын

@@MotherAlgorithm stereotypes can be funny, if they're done right and by the right person. It can't come off as a put down of someone in a lesser position by a person in a more powerful position. In this case you have the funny stereotype but the "Irishman" is actually the one with the power in this sketch.

I'm not joking when I am saying that Steve Coogan as Martin Brennan's performance of When You Were Sweet Sixteen is genuinely one of the most affecting renditions of the song I have ever heard.

@allanwhite4509

20 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I would listen reverently if I happened upon him performing this in a pub and didn't know who he was.

@kee-logreen

19 күн бұрын

Great singing

he's off to a great start with nailing the Irish way of speaking. Irish people usually answer a question without a yes or no, but use the verb in their answer. 'Normally, you are a farmer in the west of Ireland'..... Brennan answers 'I am' . Irish people will have copped this straight away. Will you have a cup of tea?. ... Answer is 'I will'. 'Is the weather bad?' Answer 'it is'.

@seosamhrosmuc

3 ай бұрын

Theres no yes or no in the Irish language

@calebmullan4593

Ай бұрын

I'm Northern Irish and I never once noticed that before, but it's absolutely true

@GOSTDatingandLifestyle

Ай бұрын

That's spot on, we'll noticed. Have you ever noticed some Irish people will take a quick sharp intake of breath when they're discussing something serious/sad? Like: *short sharp intake* "ah sure she's sufferin with the pneumonia"

@twozup1098

20 күн бұрын

@@seosamhrosmucthere is

One of the greatest moments in comedy history. Everything about it is superb. Perfection from Coogan here

This is beyond brilliant the attention to detail, the teeth, the cross eyes, never mind the song. I would like to see Martin Brennan do a whole episode.

@FLAVCO

Жыл бұрын

I do believe the wonky eyes is a reference to in-breeding 😄

One of the best, and most underrated comedy moments ever.

@raggersragnarsson6255

4 ай бұрын

Genius comedy.

The single best tv moment of the last 20 years

@ricardosp7975

Ай бұрын

Seriously?

Coogan's range is truly incredible

Genius , i’ve watched this many many times , still can’t believe he got “black and tans’ involved!

proof that Steve Coogan is still a genius

“Awful hot in here” I dunno why that made me laugh lol

I watched him singing "Come out Ye Blacks and tans" and then I saw the BBC logo on upper left corner of the screen...wow 😄

Take a bow Steve Coogan that sketch was beyond brilliant - i've met the likes of Martin in Ireland many a time and you got the caricature spot on.

@rumbarumba1

Жыл бұрын

Youre lucky im in Scotland and meet Begbies 🤣🤣

All the comments are true - Coogan really came out with a complete, truthful, and genuinely funny character portrayal that stole all our hearts. The singing was beautiful and he even used the opportunity to include an anti imperialist message on the empire's TV network. But tbh I am a little disappointed we didn't get that Duran Duran police dog montage it sounded 🔥

The jumper the tie the whole package is down to a tee . Steve coogan knows those people he is those people so it came easy to him and the fact he got that song on the bbc means he will never have to pay for a drink in Ireland ever again. 😂

When will Steve Coogan get the respect he deserves for being one of the greatest comedic actors of all time. Man is a genius.

"oh my god that was an advert for the IRA, find out who booked them and sack HER" 😂😂😂

Coogan should release an album of Irish rebel songs. Flipping fantastic.

A Brilliant Irish accent,Hilarious,superb acting too,what a talanted fella he is ,quite moving too.

@eoghandridl1007

2 жыл бұрын

He's basically Irish

@ianennis1280

2 жыл бұрын

@@eoghandridl1007 I hear on his mothers side Eoghan,never the less he,s every irish relative iv had in this guise,fabulously studied impression of working stock irishman of yesteryear!! my brood are from Kildare so im gonna be after a tortoise next stop!!

@machina4279

2 жыл бұрын

Moving? Fuck the IRA.

@margaretkenny7281

10 ай бұрын

@@ianennis1280 his mother I'd Irish his dad has Irish parents Coogan is an Irish surname Steve Coogan has an Irish passport so he's an Irish citizen as well !

This has been my favorite bit from anything I’ve ever seen since I first watched it. Like I’m so passionate about it I want it digitally displayed on my urn

He has it to a tee! I know farmers exactly like Martin in Ireland..Jumper under the suit genius 👌 Steve is Half Irish anyhow, so he is well versed 🇮🇪

@niallnigeynige

Жыл бұрын

Usually driving an old ford tractor with no cab & a bit of foam for the seat.

Steve’s mum is from Co. Mayo and his dad is of Irish descent. He must’ve grown up with the west of Ireland accent around him so it’s no surprise that he was able to nail it so well!

Everyone is completely on point in this bit but I fucking love the Daniel Craig impersonator, his looks get me every time

"I said who the hell is that?!" I love how Alan is soo not flattered and tries to hide it.

@paulrouhan7288

Жыл бұрын

Dat?

I was whimpering with laughter first time I saw this, and I'm proudly of Irish heritage.

Aside from everything else, what a voice!

I just played this walking home from the pub and laughed out loud numerous times, so much so thst people crossed the road to avoid passing me on the footpath.

Just perfect, never get tired of this

Coogan actually has a beautiful singing voice

Props to the actor for making his Irish accent authentic yet not unintelligible. Props to the guy in the tux for being such a great straight man.

A lovely detail of this is that the guitarist in the blue shirt is none other than Steve Brown, who played Glen Ponder in KMKY!

@johnpala7782

2 жыл бұрын

Top trivia! Thanks

@tomascooley4997

Жыл бұрын

Class.

I find it very hard to watch this clip...without laughing...genius 🤣🤣🤣

"did I put in a haitch?" "you did put an 'aitch" Beautiful subtlety

@gearoid9835

Жыл бұрын

Ah feck I did the haitch again

Coogan really is a comic genius

The wonky eye, the crooked teeth, it's perfect.

Anyone with older Irish relatives will cherish this as they all have an element of Martin Brennan. One of the finest comedy scenes I've ever witnessed.

@seanshatters

Ай бұрын

Dressed just like my grandfather

Best TV ever. Come Out and Men Behind the Wire... bangers.

It gets better every time I watch it!

I haven't laughed so hard since I first watched this. Had me in bits for a good 5 minutes.

This was TV Gold,, Coogan is a genius,, how in the name of jesus did he get that passed the BBC,, the reaction to it here was hilarious,, nailed the accent, nailed the manner The singing voice was spot onn, And the Double O Bollox at the end,, Comedy gold,.

I love this. So accurate, the clothes and accent. My Mum was Irish and my Dad played in an Irish show band. At the end of the night at his gigs the rebel songs would be sung and my Mum used to tell me not to tell anyone. 😂

This is just great, a brilliant bit of comedy, good to see.

Don’t know why but James Bonds/Daniel Craig’s non-plussed demeanour through it all, really makes me laugh 😆

@Eddie71529

5 ай бұрын

Says not a word, speaks with his facial expressions. Good actor!

This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

I love how alan corrects him by saying aitch instead of haitch

There is so much going on here. It is just brilliant. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall for the writing process. Amazing.

He's on our side lads, He had to raise the issue through humour. Good man

@jamesmason8436

3 ай бұрын

Issue?

Omg that was like an add for the IRA 😂

Honestly, I must have watched it over 100 times. Perfect timing. Just brilliant

I like how Martin said “I am” instead of “yes” when asked if he was a farmer. Irish people don’t tend to say “yes” or “no”, even when speaking English.

“She doesn’t want anymore. She asked you where you got it” !!!!

Double 'O' feckin' bollocks lol

@philpants44

2 жыл бұрын

That gets me every time!

Lovely Irish gesture 😂

Coogan is a good example of a comedy genius

Wow... Was he on form during this shoot?! The Irish part is virtually immaculate!

How Steve Coogan finds ways to make Partridge even funnier is a godsend. I was cringing along with Alan as he realised what was happening😂

Even just on a technical level that is brilliant, timing the interactions so perfectly, and the box handover.....absolutely seamless.

@seanmaguire6327

2 күн бұрын

I've looked at this many times. I'll be the idiot and ask..how did they do the box handover...😂

The best scene in British comedy of all time!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I come back to this clip year after year. Could only find it on FB for a long time. Top Cogan. Tiochfaidarla.

This is insanely good. Coogan is a tremendous actor.

Best Irish accent ever.

I still laugh my hole off every time I watch. It's the fact he's gotten rebel songs on the BBC. Hope I still find it funny many years later cause I'll definitely be watching this then.

With a name like Coogan I'm pretty sure he grew up with Irish uncles and a grandfather or two on whom he could base the character. Reminds me of my uncles in Leitrim

@margaretkenny7281

Жыл бұрын

Yep his mam is from Mayo and his dad had Irish parents himself they spent every summer in Ireland with their grandparents etc like the Gallaghers Dermot O leary Shane McGowan etc did

@bungabening3530

Жыл бұрын

@@margaretkenny7281 Me too 🇨🇮

@jackietreehorn5561

Жыл бұрын

@@bungabening3530 Leitrim... apparently the ghost of shergar still haunts the country side

@bungabening3530

Жыл бұрын

@@jackietreehorn5561 I was over visiting Leitrim about the time of the kidnapping. I hope I didn't unknowingly eat a Shergar Burger

Kudos to Steve Coogan for getting IRA songs onto mainstream British TV.