"These cows are small.... These cows are far away." - the stuff of legend!

There's one of those roads in Scotland called The Electric Brae. I think it's a sort of optical illusion rather than some paranormal phenomenon.

@mlee6050

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Wikipedia says as of the surrounding it looks up hill but it is actually down hill

@williamrennie9331

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's not far from where I live in Ayrshire, it's just a little road in the countryside.

I saw Pauline McGlynn who plays Mrs Doyle in a play once, that was quite a serious play, and at a particularly somber moment, her character asked someone if they wanted a Cup of Tea, and I audibly laughed out loud

@fibrown444

Жыл бұрын

She was on Sunday Brunch on Sunday past. Talked about how much being part of being part of the show means to her.

@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN

Жыл бұрын

hahahah did everyone else or did they stare at you disapprovingly? i went to see the first pierce brosnan james bond at the cinema in derry and in the opening scene he jumped off a motorbike into a plane off a cliff and i laughed but everyone else was so serious and hated me for it lol. that made me laugh hysterically more but i found it super comical

@jackhagens8964

Жыл бұрын

@@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN I was the only one who laughed out loud, but I got the feeling that enough people there knew who she was and knew why I was laughing!

@gabrielesolletico6542

Жыл бұрын

Lol That was quite unpolite from you, but I can relate to that! :)

@Cassxowary

7 ай бұрын

@@gabrielesolletico6542impolite* but agreed

This is small....the ones out there are far away😂😂😂😂

@AlainnCorcaigh

Жыл бұрын

These are small, but the one's out there are far away

@MrDCWood

Жыл бұрын

@@AlainnCorcaighSmall…far away! 😂😅🤣

@jasonrogers5061

Жыл бұрын

I quote this far too much😂😂😂

@sharenwhitlock7737

Жыл бұрын

Classic 😂

I've never been able to hear The Waterboys 'Whole of the Moon' without this coming immediately to mind.

@GetOnTheFloor82

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

God…Hell was such a great start to Series 2…a bloody, brilliant episode. Iconic alone for the introduction of Father Larry Duff! 😂😅🤣

@ZeXiOn26

Жыл бұрын

and Father Noel Furlong as well ;)

Graeme Norton's character and script was a perfect illustration of EVERY Church "youth group" in the 1970/80's, brilliantly scripted and acted!!

Fun fact : The part where they get covered in slurry is the writer's response to a remark Dermot had made at the end of filming season1. Also the magic road is an actual place in Co. Waterford

@renejean2523

Жыл бұрын

It's not actually magic though.

@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN

Жыл бұрын

@@renejean2523 not with that attitude!

@g.m.4877

Жыл бұрын

​@@renejean2523Father Ted was absolutely feckin' magic !

@fintonmainz7845

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The writers overheard the actors complaining, one of them saying "all we need now is for them to cover us in shit". (If you're offended by the word SHIT, insert sh*t)

Graham Norton became somewhat famous in Britain as a result of his appearance in Father Ted and went on to become one of the UKs top talk show hosts as a result of that fame. Norton appears in only 3 episodes of Father Ted and has comparatively little screen time in any of the episodes he appears in, but the character was so memorable it established Norton in the UK. From what I understand Norton was a well known Stand up comedian in Ireland prior to his appearances in Father Ted, but he was basically unknown in Britain. This is the role that made him a household name.

@gabrielesolletico6542

Жыл бұрын

Well, good for him! And I found it hilarious in "Father Ted". Being from Italy, I know nothing about his career as a tv presentator, or as host, as you would say... but I'm glad he's still doing well to this days! :)

@jimduffy7199

Жыл бұрын

He had won the Perrier Award for his stand-up, so was known, but not widely with the general public. On the comedy circuit he was already sort of a god. Then his episodes as Fr Noel made everyone know him. He started on television doing a sex show, then Channel 4 gave him a chat show, So Graham Norton. Later on the BBC lured him to them and he became one of their greats. As well as an actor, award-winning comedian, and top chat show host, and a superb radio presenter, he now produces award-winning wines and writes award winning novels, as well as an acclaimed autobiography. There seems to be nothing he does that he isn't brilliant at. He is the ultimate all-rounder.

This was the first episode of Father Ted I watched. I don't think I ever laughed so much in my life.

Graham Norton first trained as an actor but he had done a little stand-up prior to getting this.... his first time on tv!!! I was one of the cameramen who worked with him immediately after for a charity gig which was filmed. He told us all about Father Ted and he hoped it would be his big break. It was

@gabrielesolletico6542

Жыл бұрын

Wow!

Incredible start to series 2 - my family and I were already fans from series 1, but this had us utterly breathless with laughter on broadcast- it's a highlight of the entire show for sure. Also, your first "Father Larry Duff" gag - Graham and Arthur totally peaked there at the start of that running joke - just chef's kiss! I'm not sure the rest are as simple or as outrageously funny as that first one, but I'll let you two decide going forward...

The "Magic Road" is a reference to "Gravity Hills" which are a place where a slight downhill slope appears to be an uphill slope due to the layout of the surrounding land, creating the optical illusion that water flows uphill or that a car left out of gear will roll uphill. There's lots of them all over the world including one in your state Maryland. If you want to see it go to Burkittsville, it's on the Gapland road (W Main Street).

I saw Graham Norton at a small pub back-room comedy night in 1995 or so in London. Stand up. These guest parts in Father Ted were part of his journey to stardom.

You know Graham, you already reacted to Miriam Margolyes ;) Thats the Graham Norton Show she was on

Ted realised Dougal had been reading Roddy Doyle because of his foul language. Roddy Doyle wrote the book, 'The Commitments', the film of which I'm always recommending you watch

@Cheezsoup

Жыл бұрын

ROIDE SALY ROIDE

@davidbirchall832

Жыл бұрын

@@Cheezsoup 🤣

@starmon763

Жыл бұрын

Defo watch the commitments+1

@g.m.4877

Жыл бұрын

​@@Cheezsoup❤❤❤

There's one of those magic roads in southern Scotland. It's called 'The Electric Brae', if you want to look it up. I hope you use the "small, far away" to teach your children about perspective. 💚🐇🐴💚

Graham was a stand up comedian, you should check out his show. Most cameos are from the Irish comedy circuit. Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne and Graham were some of the Irish comedians.

@michaeltaylor8835

Жыл бұрын

He has a chat show

@LOVEchristHEwasVEGAN

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeltaylor8835 beefore the bbc he had one on channel 4 it was very funny. now hes more of a presenter but back in the day he was more of an entertainer

@kylegacy

Жыл бұрын

Great call, so many miss out on Jason Byrne, his stand-up is absolutely chaotic.

@jimbobjimjim6500

Жыл бұрын

The dunbelievables, brendan grace.

That small far away line was ad lib , graham , tommy teirnan as the depressed priest , brendan grace the jungle music , it had a lot of famous guest

This was so beautiful to watch. Thank you for showing them just a glimpse of the beauty of our gorgeous country and thank you guys for your wonderful reactions 🙏🏻🥰❤️

Just loving how for like three episodes in a row you've said "Best episode yet!" and yet I already know how much better this show gets. :)

Probably one of the most famous quoted lines of the whole series, small/far-away

small... far away! This is the stuff of legend, Irish or British we can ALL quote this!!

i got into front passanger seat of a car and sitting in the back was graham norton and he like that in real life dosent stop talking

I'm absolutely loving you guys getting into Father Ted,brilliant stuff 😂

LOVE Father Ted , all of them but I think this is my favourite episode 😂

Graham used to co-host an adult game show in the early-mid 90s called 'carnal knowledge'.

i had to stop myself peeing from laughing, i needed that lol. thanks guys! love from belfast

Fantastic stuff, great reaction, everything great 😃 👍

That magic road they're talking about is where i live. Its at a place called Spelga Dam in northern Ireland. And yep the car does roll uphill 😁.

There is a road near to where I live in Northern Ireland called the magic Brae, where things rollup the hill. Cars, balls, anything rollable that you put on the road, and it is true in that they appear to roll up the hill. I think it is an optical illusion, as the surrounding land runs down slope, the road looks like it runs against the surrounding area downslope, but it is actually a slight incline uphill.

You guys won't believe this but literally was just thinking of this episode and came to the youtube page to watch this very video, this is the first video that came up on the recommends. No need to even search or look on your recent vids.

Watching your reactions to this is brilliant.

Mrs Doyle doing the 'go on, go on, go on' skit was used by the government here in the UK to remind us to do our annual tax returns if we're not on PAYE. It's complicated... most people in the UK do not have to do a tax return, it's taken at source directly from your employer to the government every time you get paid. It's called Pay As You Earn, hence PAYE. Probably covers 75% of tax payers. The other 25% are those who earn a lot, are self employed, very rich or have a complex financial life, then you need to do an annual tax return. That government ad used to scare me shitless as my tax return was never ready on time.

Electric Brae, a road in Scotland (south of Ayr) does exactly that.

This episode reminds me of family holidays as a child... Guess there isn't enough vodka in the world to wipe out those memories after all.

There is an old pub in the west midlands uk called The Crooked House, where the floor is similar to the The Magic Road in this episode. Always blew my mind as a kid

"This would be hell for me" he commented on an episode called 'Hell'!

Small. Far Away. Every time I think of that I burst out laughing. It's a bit concerting if it happens in a supermarket or at a funeral....

Have not seen many episodes None the wiser.But at least you are having a good time. I understand, but many comments cone from those who have. been able to watch.Glad you enjoyed .Love the Irish.Fond mems.

Graeme Norton was a stand-up comedian

Father Larry Duff was the original Kilkenny

Most of the guest actors in each episode were well known irish standup comedians (including graham norton)

The caravan park is filmed in Fanore, Co Clare. I go there regularly with my kids and every time I pass the place where the caravan is in the episode I have a little chuckle.

Place in Ayrshire Scotland called Electric Brae which Father Ted described accurately

Can’t wait for you to get 100k!!!

@EmbraceTheSuck21

Жыл бұрын

So Close We Can Taste it!

the electric brae in Ayrshire is like that

there's a magic road here in Aus too... near Melbourne, it's spooky

The still very larger than life Graham Norton 😂 love him.

Larry’s tremendous fun

I been on the Electric Brae in South Ayrshire, Scotland when on holiday. If you stop and put on your handbrake when you take it off again the car rolls uphill. However, you have to be careful as it can be a very busy road.

Absolutely hilarious 😂

Father Ted had it's own version of Kenny from South Park! Lol

They get funnier as you go through this series. xx

In Scotland we have a road thats exactly as described. Its called the Electric Brae. Place a ball and it will roll uphill or so you think, its actually an optical illusion.

You should watch IT crowd next! Another one US tried to copy, but failed, due to being unable to match UK comedy. It is very funny, I am sure you will love it!

Small faraway is a line never forgotten and still said regulary in the UK.

Larry Duff is like Kenny from South Park

If you want to know more about the Roddy Doyle stuff. There was a trilogy of movies based on his books, all based in a fictional Satellite town/suburb of Dublin called Barrytown. They are called The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van. All are great comedies in their own right and there's no order you need to watch them in because while some actors are in more than one, they are never playing the same characters and none of the stories cross over. The Van is my favourite.

Graham Norton was a stand-up comedian before becoming a talk show host.

Ah yes, for almost all of us in England, this was our first encounter with Graham Norton. Or, as he was known nationally the day after, "Who TF was THAT??" His Father Ted appearances led him to get his "So Graham Norton" show on Channel 4 in the UK. Very camp, very naughty. On a New Years Eve show, he connected live to Raquel Welch in the US who started to say (genuinely) that she found the content of his show so far debauched, so he told her to stop being boring and cut her off. Given how beloved La Welch has always been in Britain, it was a brave and foolish move - but it was also the moment that assured him status. He's the cheeky end of the BBC establishment, now, but he also happens to be (I believe) a really nice bloke who goes wild rambling in showbiz but manages to never get lost there.

I looked up Graham Norton. He’d have been about 32/33 in this, so I can see why he’d not be happy to be judged as about 40

So, Is Spencer going to do a cover of Songs of Love(the theme tune) when they complete the series?

Mrs Doyle ,Go on Go on Go on Go on Go on

I think what we should all do now is.... TELL SOME GHOST STORIES!

Imagine not knowing the ice age ended on July 19th

Graham Norton played himself

class

I suspect that Spencer and Daniel don't really know who Roddy Doyle is...

On ireland that is a real place

There is a place In merica that things roll up hill in the forest

My favourite episode. Classic farce.

Lots of stand ups seem to enjoy acting roles.

Derry girls next!!

small - far away was hugely quotable at the time

@smiley9872

Жыл бұрын

One of the best scenes ever!

In the past all I've had to say to people out of the blue is "These are small....but those are far way" and they know exactly what I'm talking about lol

Wait while S2E9 there's a really annoying priest on it that looks like one of you two...I'll give you a clue, it's not Daniel.

Who's idea was the thumbnail pose?

I found the titan sub thing disturbing because the company owner looked too much like father Ted

Is your man Daniel drinking Special Brew?

Graham Northern is Irish, Father Ted got a lot of Irish personality’s to be in the show, expect more

@dougdougw

Жыл бұрын

Graham 'Northern' is Irish, is he? Thanks for the heads-up...

From cocaine to raisins WTF

Co-cakes.

Love the reactions❤ You will definitely have to check out an episode of Ms Browns Boys in the future😂

@vercoda9997

Жыл бұрын

Oh Christ, no.

@thewildgoose7467

Жыл бұрын

@@vercoda9997 I agree, to call that show trash would be an insult to landfill....

You know, on youtube you two look small but you're really just far away.

You guys need to quit with those cringey click bait shocked faces in your thumbnails. You are better than that.

@vercoda9997

Жыл бұрын

Few Reactors do. Most reactors attach Astonished Sex Doll Face to their videos of their most mundane watches. Pure click bait.

@Pi_r8

Жыл бұрын

​ASDF 😱 (Astonished Sex Doll Face) needs to be a post on every one of those clickbait thumbnails.