It takes a particular skilled actor to make you love a character, find him incredibly funny, be disgusted by him, and feel sorry for him all at the same time! David Earl has crafted an incredible character... I could honestly watch a whole show focused on him. I was so pleased when he finally found a love interest! Go Brian! 😁

@Oldyellowbrick

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, if you watch the outtakes David never breaks, it’s always the others..and he has the longest lines out of everyone ..funnily enough Ricky is the worst he cracks up all the time and he wrote the show! Talk about laugh at your own jokes. 😂

@shabeena26

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oldyellowbrick yeah you're right. I've watched some of the outtakes... they're hilarious, mostly because of Ricky's laugh! 😂

@shabeena26

2 жыл бұрын

@Proper if you watch the outtakes you will see that many of lines are improvised on the spot and if makes Ricky laugh, then he tells them to keep the lines in.

@katerinamacintyre7065

2 жыл бұрын

@Proper That’s proper daft

@zaoria123

2 жыл бұрын

I love David Earl as well. He said in an interview that he has a movie coming out!!!

Brilliant character. If anything, Brian is the one who deserves his own spinoff series.

@mrsirman2177

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck yes, i hope it happens

@zamiadams4343

2 жыл бұрын

well said, i'd love to see a series just with Brian. Comedy gold.

@clebfelm4170

2 жыл бұрын

I wish

@jakejpg5566

2 жыл бұрын

A series of him getting his life together. Would be brilliant.

@Stu_Yorkie

2 жыл бұрын

@Rowan - That's a perfect title 👍

That finally scene with him was really touching, I honestly think Brian's the most complex character in the show and you never feel hatred for him, you only feel sorry for what he's been through and how he copes, brilliant writing on Ricky's part.

@PianoScenesMoviesandSeries

2 жыл бұрын

He's harmless, but makes bad choices. He's broken inside.

@duanebarkakoti3999

Жыл бұрын

He was the standout in Derek too. His character Kev had no reason to be in or around a care home, his presence was completely inappropriate, yet it was the perfect fit.

Even Brian repeating "Great with wool" is utterly hilarious.

@JayTheRed8

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@amonero1

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a brilliant line

@richb8636

2 жыл бұрын

Loved it 😂😂

@nige99

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that got me

@eddie8489

2 жыл бұрын

@@morrybo12 lmao I replayed it a couple times. 💀💀💀

"You're great with wool...you're great with wool" was probably my favourite line from the final series

@LC-gs6qv

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you picked up on that. It was my favourite aswell. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ImDan1sh

2 жыл бұрын

Such an offhand comment, completely caught me off-guard.

@huwdavies-tallon3305

Жыл бұрын

So random and the way he says like being great at something worthwhile like maths.

@ranaldclarke

3 ай бұрын

GUARANTEED that made Ricky chuckle, just the right weight of sentence and delivery

Aah,God bless Brian....David Earl is a must'watch character actor,just brilliant....

@thespacemelody

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Also his monologue at the end of Derek, chef’s kiss 🤌🏼

@anidiquaojala1804

2 жыл бұрын

yes, a 10 min emotional Rollercoaster, he's full range brilliant 👏

@paulmcdonald8055

2 жыл бұрын

He’s bloody amazing! He should go on to bigger things!

@hotpotat0es

2 жыл бұрын

Same character every time actor

@sensemmosta8019

2 жыл бұрын

@@hotpotat0es and you are none character never time

I loved how they concluded his character. It made me smile when Val just simply asked him to "Tell me a joke"

@patkennedy9491

2 жыл бұрын

@@swanningabout I guarantee your single and regularly got bashed at school. All the best little fella.

'The smell of her growler' ! I couldn't move for laughing! What a great character 😂

"Right boy" i love when Brian says this.

@clairemcmahon9392

2 жыл бұрын

Me too . I can’t stop saying this to my own Son lol.

He's the best character. Wanted to see him so much more.

"I'm having a bath ! " "Good boy " 😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀

the final scene is magnificantly executed - brought me to tears

He’s the best character. Absolutely hilarious

Brian and Kev are 2 of the greatest comedy characters ever.

@Ahmed-157

2 жыл бұрын

Who would win Brian vs kev?

@aks2752

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ahmed-157 that's a tough one , think Kev just edges it

@Ahmed-157

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Drunk rage is unpredictable.

@andrewhibbert17

2 жыл бұрын

Kev is Brian’s cuz!

@Ahmed-157

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhibbert17 I would kill to see an episode of them right now.

Do you want to get a coffee. . .I'll pay. You suddenly feel sorry for this man. Powerful writing.

that opening Mickey the Gypsy scene gets me every time. ‘She’s a slag mate’ 🤣🤣🤣

@rjboxing460

Жыл бұрын

“He knows” 🤣

@mootkickee

Жыл бұрын

@@rjboxing460 hahaha fucking brilliant 🤣

The thing about David Earl is that he's improvising ad libbing much of it he's just very natural at playing this part , absolutely genius he is , much love to him.I bet he gets no peace when out and about nowadays !

David Earl is so underrated, his portrayals of Brian ( After life ) and Kev ( Derek ) are ridiculously brilliant. Never ceases to make me laugh or sometimes cry. Wonderful actor !

Should be a spin off show where Ken takes the theatre group on some really bad tour with Brian, James, Ratty & The Nonce

@heeeeeresrossy

2 жыл бұрын

You do know that Ricky's gonna write this now. And if he does, I hope it's better than Life on The Road.

Throughout the whole of Afterlife I was laughing at Brian’s misfortunes right up until his final scene. Immediately felt awful for ever laughing at him. That’s the genius of this character and Ricky Gervais.

Ricky always loves characters like this. Those weird people that you find that aren't necessarily likeable but aren't outwardly horrible either. I feel as though Ricky draws from his personal experiences with weird people and puts them in his shows

@freedomisslavery6840

2 жыл бұрын

Thats literally because Ricky is incapable of writing characters any different to Brian...which is why he plays the same character in everything.

@MrShazaamable

2 жыл бұрын

@@freedomisslavery6840 nice b8 m8

"If God had wanted me snatch 2 smell nice he wouldn't of put it next 2 me arsehole" 😂😂 Fucking Brilliant

"The smell was coming for hhheeerrrr!!"

7:41 - When hes talking about thinking hes hit rock bottom then a new one opens up, i feel that on a real. If you've ever gone how much worse can things get then BOOM!

One of the best played characters I’ve ever seen. Perfect delivery in every line 👌🏻👏🏻.

Ricky has always been very good at redemption arcs for side characters. Love that.

“Mummmm! I’m having a bath” “Good boy” 😂😂😂

I would absolutely love a series of Brian just living day to day. Would be hilarious 😂

@tanseygreen291

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it's written by Ricky

Final scene is heartbreaking and perfect. Love him

The last episode of Afterlife was just incredible. David Earl is so spot on, it's no surprise there are so many out takes involving him.

"Tell me a joke" perfect show of affection for him

Love this guy . Pissed myself laughing ..equally as brilliant in derek This guy are been like a fine wine he has got better and better . Some of his face expressions just do so much ..brilliantly played character just wonderful... well done MR david earl.

Not often I laugh out loud these days but this guy is genius the way he embellishes the lines and catches everyone out. (Eye of mystery :-))))

Best character and character actor in years. I watched Derek and After Life and all the outtakes just for David Earl. Legend.

The tone in his clarification at 3:31 was the best part for me

Genius,,, just all the little looks and movements perfection.. It’s great, for me it’s the bath scene. When the mum says the water is to hot & he’ll damage his testicles, and Brain asks the mum “do you mind” before he looks, rather than asking James if he minds lolol

Imagine having to work with David Earl in every scene! Funny asf but absolute nightmare! 🤣🤣

3:20 is absolutely gold!!!

This guy is awesome I’d watch the hole show again just to see him brilliant..

David Earl is a bloody genius. I would watch anything he’s in!

Brian Gittins is an amazing character that I've loved for years. Created by David Earl many years ago, I used to watch his youtube videos. The black and white shorts with him and the character Angelos are little genius gems. I highly recommend them if you like the character. Netflix, if you're reading this, please give David Earl his own Gittins series. It would be the funniest show ever! Earl is comedy gold.

@thismoodysky

3 ай бұрын

Yes most people here don't seem to realise Gittins is very much David Earls creation, not Gervais.

This is the video we all needed well done x

How far he insists on valerie knowing the extent of how bad his wife really smelled is incredible 😂😂

Brian is fucking brilliant. So watchable. I can smell the spin-off!

@fatrunner

2 жыл бұрын

Sure it's not his ex-wife you can smell?

@Greenvillian86

3 ай бұрын

It’s not the drains or the bins, that’s for sure.

'The smell of her growler'🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

Gervais puts out some real heartfelt life’s questions as comedy , great show

The outtakes from the scene where he’s trying to cheer up the depressed postman - are hysterically funny.

@garrettmckuin7294

3 ай бұрын

That and the scene where he’s talking to the postman and the blonde lady I think at his comedy show. He’s so good at improv dude

"We'll just ease past Elizabeth's hip..." 😂

We'll ease past Elizabeth's hip 🤣🤣

@stephenhornby5575

2 жыл бұрын

You well though.. you well though. 🤣🤣🤣

Well that was a rollercoaster of emotion. I'm going to check this out.

He’s hilarious in all the outtakes too this and derek he has me in stitches 🤣

Loved the series as a whole, but particularly looked forward to scenes involving Brian. Comic genius!! The elephant joke still tickles me 😂

I watch this almost every effing day. Absolutely brilliant.

I love how Gervais has basically used David Earl to play the same character for Cemetary Junction, Derek and After Life. He's always be Kev, to me. 😂

@dozz87

2 жыл бұрын

yeah it's really clever writing...

@barrymanilow3893

13 күн бұрын

Demonstrated a little range in Extras though

David Earle is comedy gold. Love this character so much. He is also (although he would not agree) so funny on Chatabix. I cannot go a day now without listening to that Podcast with him and Wilkinson.

5.25 .... the way he vehemently agrees with Tony's assessment of his life just slays me. RG has always been brilliant at picking the right people to work with and this guy is his greatest triumph.

@jimipurple123

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Brian feels worthless it's so sad

Genius comedy! Utterly loved watching Brian. He needs his own show for sure.

1:13 that "you well though?" cracks me up every time!!!!

Brian was amazing. I felt so sorry for him when he was in the stocks. Brian we love you. Your not alone

He’s such a good actor and comedian. This is so funny!

This bloke is just a legend he has made me laugh so much throughout Brian and Afterlife how he keeps a straight face cracks me up even more 😂😂👌

@Dmog97

11 ай бұрын

What’s Brian ?

You're great with wool...... You're great with wool!!!! Brian is my favourite character on a series where they are all great that's how good he is

YESSSS THANKS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE DAVID IS A LEGEND 🤣🤣🤣💯💯

This show is LOADED with fantastic characters 💜 I love Brian so much

Give this guy his own show.

“You well? You well tho?” Had me in bits

I've never laughed so much out loud then I did while watching these characters 😅

i have no idea how this cast ever got any work done ...theres no way id be able to stay in character working with this bunch

" it was herrrrrrrrrrr" I was crying on the floor

I haven't laughed as much in years watching dis 😂 😅

This show, omg, CLASS! Loved After Life and Derek. So sad i've watched 'em all now. David Earl ROCKS!!!

@ronmcmartin4513

2 жыл бұрын

@Denise W--"So sad i've watched 'em all now" ...Wait 6-12 months and watch them again(2nd time Derek, I almost had a stroke). I just remember the episode with his "brother" around the table, and also talking to the Granny of Hannah's boyfriend("It's like a Naked Mole Rat". Oh man, that Visual!). When those scenes started, I said "Please no, no please, I don't want to die!", and laughed even harder the 2nd time. Then come to KZread for the Outtakes(Derek & Kev in the caravan trailer. Gervais: "Oh God, I don't know what to do!"), and After Life(Brian & James eating cake)

@welshdenise

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronmcmartin4513 lol, yeah 👍

Brian is a legend and made the show for me, his 'great with wool' comment had me crying ! ;-)

@LC-gs6qv

2 жыл бұрын

And me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@gumusluk05

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he ad libs a lot

At 9:47 I don't know what Brian is doing with his mouth but it is so cute/endearing. It's almost like a puppy that's wagging it's tail as the girl is trying to clean his beard.

Great stuff, underrated show and the best comedic character I have ever witnessed.

“You’re great with wool, GREAT with wool!” 😄

He’s one of my favourites hands down 😂 so funny

“You’re great with wool…you’re great with wool.” 🤣

Love this guy so funny but with a sadness attached awesome

Loved Brian wish he had his own show

This guy is fucking hilarious. Deffo deserves his own show

And as per usual.... Laugh, laugh, laugh aaaaand Im crying again!

In stitches laughing at Brian. What a great actor.

10/10 character. Best on this, best on Derek!

3:30 you can see how much Ricky was struggling not to laugh🤣🤣🤣🤣

That big old cabbage !!!! Omg im weak xx

So many great characters. 🙏🏻

I love ❤️ Brian he is so sleazy lol but I can’t help have a wee soft spot for him. He is my fav character along with Kath. He is an amazing actor. This show deserves awards. It’s heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time.

Naughty lolly! 😂

Probably one of the greatest character actors of all time.

Best character

3:02 this scene killed me…laughed out loud, then watched it again a few times

He's absolutely fantastic.

9:41 So cute 😭♥️

"You're great with wool. YOU'RE GREAT WITH WOOL"

How the fuck any of the cast can keep a straight face when this bloke is doing his thing, is beyond me. This bloke deserves an oscar. He's a bloody genius.

@wadeh7254

2 жыл бұрын

You need to watch the outtakes from After Life and Derek. They're even funnier than the final show. Whenever I need a good laugh, its the thing i watch.

Brian and Postman Pat are comic geniuses... They could have their own spin off show... They are both tragic, awkward and you can't help but love them at the same time.... Great characters 👍😍

@bennyfactor1

2 жыл бұрын

They do in real life. Its called The Cockfields, They wrote it and 'Postman Pat' stars in it, along with Diana Morgan.

There needs to be a spin off show with Brian would be gold

He is an amazing actor. David Earl should be acting and headlining in so much more. 😊

Priceless 🤣🤣🤣

When he calls himself a worthless slug it got me