Apart From The Hilarity; What A Magnificent Brass Band!!!

I grew up with this. probably because my dad is the trombonist following Ronnie Corbett around. Absolute classic still, and one of the greatest events of my dads life.

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

A GREAT MEMORY, THANKS

@Fcutdlady

3 жыл бұрын

How many takes did this take to get it right?

@jazzman1626

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic memory. I’d love to see the out-takes from this lol.

@ScottyBugler2005

3 жыл бұрын

Did your dad say how many takes it took to get this nailed? I often wonder how the band members were laughing their socks off whilst trying to play. I know I would be. That’s why I ask if it took more than one take.

@GoWithHelen

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking as I was watching it what precious memories for the band. I marvel at the choreography and how they manage to play at the same time! Class act. ❤️

Best of best I love them bring back memories sat down with my parents and brother,s never will see likes the two Ronnie's again god bless them

Timeless! Pure British comedy at it's very best.......Ever!

The British are truly some innovative people, to turn a 40-second conversation about how life is going and whether to hit the pub or chinese takeout into a 6-and-a-half minute masterpiece.

@Circuitssmith

2 жыл бұрын

Another thing I admire is the mastery of clean dirtiness. “The one with the enormous *BANG CRASH BANG* ” makes the viewer fill in 100% of the naughty parts.

@tsrgoinc

2 жыл бұрын

Innuendo, understandIng it and using it essential to under the nuisances of us British 🇬🇧 😂

@alanprior7650

Жыл бұрын

And 30 years plus of Carry On films.

@steviesteve750

10 ай бұрын

We invented comedy. One if the few things we still lead the world in.

@Circuitssmith

10 ай бұрын

@@steviesteve750 The Greeks invented comedy, and every culture has their own meaningful contribution to the genre.

My dear British friend who lives in Canada now (93 years old still sharp as a tack) sends me selected Two Ronnie’s episodes that he particularly liked. I have to say, as an American, I don’t recall ever having such wonderful comedy to remember in my growing up years. These two are absolutely top-of-the-line funny. I love watching these clips and I bless my dear friend for introducing me to them. This one is genius !

@nerd_in_norway

3 жыл бұрын

If you enjoy the Two Ronnies you should also check out Morecambe & Wise.

@Merip1214

10 ай бұрын

And Victor Borge xD if you like comedy around music

@Jamie_Pritchard

Ай бұрын

@@Merip1214 An absolute genius!

I grew up with these two on TV here in Melbourne Australia during the 1970s and 1980s, still just as funny now as back then.

@steveo7165

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%, they never fail to make me laugh😄

@MAte925

Жыл бұрын

Cause pre pc!

September 25 2020 - Ronnie Barker’s 91st birthday. I celebrated by watching ‘The Best of Ronnie Barker’ on DVD.

6minutes 42 seconds of pure,unadulterated joy,this is surely one of the greatest Two Ronnies sketches ever,I watched this before I went to work today and I have been smiling ever since. There is no other word for it than brilliant,a classic piece of British comedy the likes of which we are sadly unlikely to see again.

1:48 I wonder if it was the same Mattress factory I worked at. Great job security because you’ve always got something to fall back on. 😂😂😂😂 I’ve been waiting to use that joke for ages lol.

@mariestreeting4213

8 күн бұрын

😆😆😆😆😆👍🏻

@jazzman1626

8 күн бұрын

@@mariestreeting4213 Glad you liked the joke😁👍 Another good job, especially nowadays with the cost of living the way it is. A sausage maker is a good job because you can always make both ends meet (meat) 😂😂😂

absolute classic, they had such comic genius and timing, no one today can touch them

@Merip1214

10 ай бұрын

I'm most impressed by the syncopated cymbals he did 'by accident' before getting back 'in time'

I needed that. Feeling very low today, but saw this recommended. Now I've watched it I've been able to smile for a few minutes and forget my troubles.

@steveo7165

3 жыл бұрын

Keep watching the 2Rons, laughs guaranteed👍 Wishing you a happy day☺

@tinajones5641

3 жыл бұрын

I think a few of us have been doing this recently. Remembering better times....especially those of us above a certain age, lol! :-)

@marcbolland6992

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, you need the Two Ronnies to have a laugh and put your troubles aside. I'm in a similar situation and laughter is the best medicine.. Stay safe Philip

@Mortthemoose

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! The Two Ronnies have been cheering me up since the original broadcasts, years ago! Have JUST watched this on BBC4 HD. The whole series is on BBC iPlayer. (in the UK).

@gordontaylor5373

Жыл бұрын

@@marcbolland6992 Yeah, Phillip. Take care mate. We're all with you.

All these years since this first aired, I still know all the lyrics. I so miss these two geniuses. Wonderful.

This was just brilliant 40 years ago - I cried laughing when it was first aired - just watched it again and it's just as brilliant today ..... "They should put beer on the National health" - British humour at its very very best .............

@jourwalis-8875

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@disneylover6408

5 ай бұрын

"You'd see a different show tonight! The band will get hissed and mozart and Liszt!

Whatever they earned, it wasn't enough. The timing and co-ordination here, for only a weak at most to have pulled it off as well, it is as incredible as it is hilarious, incredible pair and incredible people with them.

British comedy at it's best. A truly classic funny duo with no swearing to get a laugh. And their marching and marking time was brilliant for a non military pair. Nothing comes anywhere near these days for comedy.

If you grew up in Britain in the 1950s and 60s, like I did, this makes you so nostalgic it's almost physically painful. The combination of brass band music and thoroughly English humour hits your funny bone right on the sweet spot!

@Fcutdlady

5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 80's and remember the 2 Ronnie's so well. Sitting in my bean bag watching it with my parents

@speakertreatz

4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 70s in Ireland and loved The Two Ronnies, they were very popular over here. Double entendres are the same in every country, including France

@mizofan

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't Ronnie Corbett Scottish?

@jazzman1626

3 жыл бұрын

@@mizofan Yes, he was from Edinburgh I think.

@sharonplumb4653

3 жыл бұрын

How did the band members manage to keep straight faces!!! BRILLIANT!!!!!

40 years on and I still laugh my socks off at this.

@DavidOfWhitehills

3 жыл бұрын

It truely is class.

@greasylimpet3323

2 жыл бұрын

Make it 2022, and it's still just as funny!

@gdsns5607

10 ай бұрын

It's timeless enjoyment❤

"I have got a big one" "I'm quite sure of that" "I didn't mean my flaming head" "And I didn't mean your hat" LMAO

I remember watching this with my grandfather about 15 years ago, just before he died. He'd always been quite a serious character, and couldn't believe it when I turned to see him crying with laughter, unable to speak. The mention of the girl with dumplings double the size almost made him burst. Hope you're watching this up there , Ganga!

RIP Ronnie. You and your partner in laughter have given us so much pleasure over many years. Thanks for the memories and laughter

The year was 2015. My grandad introduced me to a Ronnie Barker in a programme called 'Porridge'. I thought it was a classic. Then as a follow-up, he told me of a famous sketch called 'Fork Handles' which he performed alongside a Ronnie Corbett. Very ingenuis content and impeccable timing by the Two Ronnies. Then Grandad told me of his favourite sketch; namely the one in question here in this video. I think it's a thing of beauty. Not two months after I had bought the complete collection of Porridge on DVD, we heard terrible news. I was with Grandad on the day Ronnie Corbett died. We felt downtrodden and devastated, but stuck this gold-dust on and felt a bit better. Fast-forward six years, I still know all the lyrics afresh even after all this time and both me and Grandad still appreciate their contribution. My favourite line is "Enough is enough, let's go and get stuffed together." Classic. RIP, both Ronnies. God bless and thank you. They don't make stuff like this anymore. I say this as a 20 year-old. With Ronnie Barker's birthday fast-approaching, I'd better dig out this sketch again.

@amosbrown7068

Жыл бұрын

Great post 👍

'is it still that 6' brunette, the one with the enormous BANG CRASH BANG CRASH' lovely innocent stuff. God bless these two - a magic partnership.

@joedayer5003

4 жыл бұрын

What did that noise mean

@marleyite

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Dayer : Unsayable :)

@speakertreatz

4 жыл бұрын

my favourite moment

@anuradhainamdar8967

3 жыл бұрын

Well said ' a magical partnership '.

@jazzman1626

3 жыл бұрын

We’ll never see their likes again.

Our family band (2 of my uncles are in this clip, and my Grandad George Prior was the conductor) :)

@janecollins6384

5 жыл бұрын

Kimberley Everest how did they all manage to keep a straight face 😔 lol xxxxx love it xxxxx

@peterfeltham5612

4 жыл бұрын

You must be proud,happy memories are soo important in life.

@Fcutdlady

4 жыл бұрын

doesn't the band still exist . it's now called alder valley brass .

@samuelholmes3696

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@karanfield4229

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's wonderful! What lovely memories u must have!😊❤

RIP to the both of them... You won't see comedy that creative anymore..

@deniseg-hill1730

6 жыл бұрын

wasp27 Ann don't forget all the PC Feminazi bullshit

@hoorootv7266

3 жыл бұрын

So true ❗ Amen to that ❗ I grew up in the 1970s, born in the mid 1960s. Best of times ❗

R.I.P. Ronnie Barker. As a British Brass Band player I love this. This is classic British Comedy

A great classic of fun.Never had seen them on our Indian television except "Yes, Minister " ,and " Mind your language ".

Back when we could all just have a laugh - the old days, i salute you...

Thanks. You don't get comedy like this now. Brilliant Two Ronnies , and a wonderful band

No matter how many times you see a clip from these two there is always something new to laugh at. As a pair I think these are the best.

It never gets old. Brilliant,sparkling humour.

This is fabulous. Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett were so beloved and this is why. They also had wonderful writers - whoever put those lyrics together with that music was a genius!

@norfolkdragons866

8 ай бұрын

It was Ronnie Barker wrote all the words to the musical numbers

@pedanticlady9126

8 ай бұрын

He also submitted many of the sketches that were used under a pseudonym. It was not until some years later that the Producers made the connection.

Anyone who knows the complexity of brass bands and marching can only take their hats off to the Two Ronnies for their faultless performance of this skit. True brilliance from both of them, true legends!

the two ronnies were always comedians of the people but this sketch gives you an insight of a working class pastime you don't see a lot of anymore... the local brass band. not only were the two ronnies funny but they had their finger on the pulse as well, and that's why we love them.

@henryworthington8261

10 ай бұрын

Had a brass band going past at 7 am the other morning on its way to a Durham Collieries event.

This sketch must have been REALLY HARD WORK! Their timing and technique is masterful, what a wonderful finale to the show!

Wish comedy was like this now. No where near as good as this now a days.

Love this and the choir sketch, they were comedic genius together ,- such clever and brilliant timing, grew up watching these two wonderful entertainers from Ireland

Something so satisfying about Ron's delivery of "by a girl who likes cookin' who's big and good lookin'..." Fucking genius.

@disneylover6408

5 ай бұрын

Who dumplin's are double the size!😂😂😂

Long Live Ronnie Barker! We lost an absolute smasher when he passed away!

@gordontaylor5373

3 жыл бұрын

And God Bless Little Ron!

@stephenduncan3605

3 жыл бұрын

And now we've lost Ronnie Corbett. God bless them both!

BRILLIANT. How that band managed to keep playing without corpsing, I do not know.

We Brits have so many slang terms and have a wealth of iconic comedy to draw upon.

Rest in peace great man. Wherever you are I bet there's load of laughs

Comedy is all about brilliant timing..this is a great example!

Aww! Could watch them all day. The wordplay was what I loved best!

Watched this a few times now and it could not be any better. These two were absolute comic geniuses, and how the band managed to play on with straight faces - credit to them! God bless the Two Ronnies.

FANTASTIC COMEDY FROM AN ERA THAT SADLY , WE WONT EXPERIENCE AGAIN

RIP Ronnie Corbett. The Two Ronnies were truly great comedians.

Top drawer comedy that seems to have vanished from our TV screens. Love this - great tunes & brilliant script. Two of the best at the top of their game !

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

BECAUSE ALL THE TALENT HAS DIED, WE ARE LEFT WITH FILTHY LANGUAGE, AND WHEN THE SHOCK HAS GONE, THEY ARE LEFT WITH NOTHING OF VALUE, REAL ENTERTAINMENT IS DEAD.

I miss this generation. Most of them are gone now.

Goodbye Ronnie, thank you for all the years of laughter. R.I.P

In case you were wondering - 0:10 Maine Stein Song (Lincoln Colcord) 2:02 Where did you get that hat? (Joseph J. Sullivan) 2:35 Anchors Aweigh (Charles A. Zimmermann) 3:08 Soldiers' Chorus (from the opera Faust, Charles Gounod) 3:50 The Stars and Stripes Forever (J.P. Sousa) 4:27 Blaze Away (Abe Holzmann) 5:36 Entrance of the Gladiators (Julius Fučík)

@helenlunn3829

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@roweenie

Жыл бұрын

5:21 is the 2nd strain of “Washington Post” by JP Sousa

@miketube252

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James. I've been wanting to find out the name of the introductory March. I love it. :)

@frankmoore3433

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, James. I have also been looking for the name of that first number.

@onlinefriend3889

Жыл бұрын

That makes the sketch that much better, knowing the Ronnies love to take inspiration for lyrics!

I am so glad I lived in the golden age of TV, Films and music, what a time, I never appreciated what great days they were, where even cars looked so different and we were allowed to laugh at anything, say what we wanted. Today seems so bland and boring incomparison. I know we will never get those days back.

@johnmcallister623

4 жыл бұрын

lee , we were living in the best of times and we diden't know it I would love to have them back .

@gailcrook2687

3 жыл бұрын

And no swearing or filth

@anuradhainamdar8967

3 жыл бұрын

@@gailcrook2687 I agree, no cheapness but spontaneous humour.

@colleenwyllie3558

2 жыл бұрын

@@anuradhainamdar8967 k

Now that is comedy! They didn't need to swear to get a laugh. Their scripts did the job perfectly well. We won't see the likes of the 2 Ronnies again, which is so sad.

@jamese.newman5037

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they did swear! The swear box sketch. Lots of bleeps though!

@Fcutdlady

3 жыл бұрын

There's 2 diffrent types of swearing in comedy . Take Billy Connolly . Like him i grew up a working class person . You know the strong language he used on stage was what he heard in the shipyards where he worked and in his life . He's not swearing for shock value or to try to look cool . It's those who use strong language to shock or to say look at how cool i am that i dont find funny. Blue comedy was around back then , it was in the clubs not on tv . Think of Bernard Manning and Roy chubby Brown for example .

@MythicSuns

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamese.newman5037 I read a comment that stated that there wasn't any actual swearing in that sketch, just words that began with the same letters. Naturally KZread comments aren't the most reliable source of information but this one definitely sounded plausible.

I love brass band music, and with added wit of these two iconic gentlemen, this makes a wonderful skit.

@siliconesal

3 жыл бұрын

Maxine Jacobson I watch it most days ... it’s brilliant and they’re all great.

This sketch along with the Morris dancers is my favorite. Classic Corbett and Barker. My husband Phil is a Brass player (Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba) he loves the 2 Ron's as well.

a priceless and timeless classic .

As a percussionist in a brass band, this is one of my favourite sketches.

@Thursdaym2

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a re percussionist. Have up some years ago.😅

Omg I actually love these guys! I raw laughing every time i watch these! I'm only sixteen and think that more kids my age should learn to appreciate the funniest men ever!

@joshuagarnham9703

3 жыл бұрын

I’m only fourteen and I totally agree.

@Mortthemoose

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear that young people love The Two Ronnies too!! 😊

Takes me back to my childhood. Can still sing along to almost all of it.

The 2 Ronnies.......Benny Hill.......Will Hay.......we gave the world a good laugh😂

Classic FM John Suchet this morning, saying this was his favourite sketch, with the brass band, making it look so easy, but it wasn't. Thank you so much for all the hilarious comedy sketches. There were years of fun and laughter, so much part of our lives for so long.

@madpenguin9402

6 жыл бұрын

Supposedly filmed in one take believe it or not!

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

I DO.

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

JUST LOOK ( IF YOU MUST ) AT THE TOTAL CRAP WE ARE SERVED TODAY. MOSTLY DUE TO THE LUDICROUS AND SINISTER PC CODSWALLOP.

@Pililani1

5 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering how many hours they practiced for this one.

@rogerstoryteller

3 жыл бұрын

@@madpenguin9402 Astonishing. The choreography of the band to be in step at the right place at the right time. How the Ronnie's kept s straight face with all that din too!9

Never tire of watching this - truly wonderful

This is the funniest and cleverest musical number I've ever heard (and seen) in my life.

This has got to be my favourite sketch that The Two Ronnies ever did!! They were totally awesome

Just imagine all the planning that went into this...and they make it look so easy and fun :)

@JongleurJ10

3 жыл бұрын

And they did so much stuff like this, they must have worked very hard as well as being talented.

@jourwalis-8875

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

When I have children I'll sit them down and watch these two witb them. I'm so glad I grew up watching them, I thank my dad for that (who ironically is identical facial features wise to Ronnie Barker, scared off many a bf when I've said that lol)

"The one with the enormous... *BOOM* *CRASH* :D

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

THAT, MY FRIEND, IS THE VERY ESSENCE OF GOOD OLD BRITISH 'RUDE' BUT NOT OFFENSIVE SUGGESTIVE COMEDY. NOW COMPLETELY BANNED BY THE SICK, DEAD HAND OF SO-CALLED PC PERVERTS.

phenomenal! singing, playing in time and marching in time and in pattern - an only imagine how much rehearsal time this took up - and for the rest of the band to play with straight faces!

@tomice

7 жыл бұрын

I seem to remember watching a programme on the 2 Ronnies where this sketch was discussed. Apparently they didn't actually have that much time for rehearsal which actually shows what a pair of absolute pro's they were.

@davidedwards3361

4 жыл бұрын

Having watched this several times, I have come to the conclusion that the band weren't actually playing, just marching.

@Mortthemoose

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidedwards3361 Ohhhh!! Well, that would have helped a wee bit, but I certainly couldn't do it! Banging the symbols/drum whilst doing a complicated march, and singing..... all at the same time!! ....whilst keeping a straight face!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@rogerstoryteller

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and probably the voices recorded desperately from the music. Being so rhythmic the lip sync issues are greatly reduced.

@franl155

3 жыл бұрын

ps: and they had to lead the band, not following in line, so had to hit their marks every time. I did at one point notice a mark on the floor and wondered if that was the only mark they had,.

One of the best performances of the Two Ronnies!

Fabulous and unforgettable after all these years.

3.45... Oh my god I laughed my socks off.. they went wrong and then got it right again... Fantastic and filmed LIVE too... Brilliant Mr Corbett and Mr Barker... Absolutely fantastic.. :0)x

@henryworthington8261

10 ай бұрын

Why swear?

Lost track of how many times I have watched this and it still makes me laugh

There will never be another two like the two Ronnie's. LEGENDS

This is what is missing from TV today pure classic entertainment!!! The Best.

these guys always crack me up they never failed to make people laugh and smile

My aunts & uncles were in the band an have very fond memories of this :)

@gordontaylor5373

Жыл бұрын

I bet they have as well!

If memory serves ( and it probably doesn’t) I think this was the last time they did the big musical finale live in front of the audience. After that it was prerecorded- it was at the recording I went to. Look where Ronnie B loses his place about 3 mins in. No retakes, no editing- just pure unadulterated comedy gold

@pstannard1

Жыл бұрын

It was Ronnie C that made a mistake in the tambourine and drum part when he stopped. Very clever how they got back to where they should of been

@ZannyBoo

Жыл бұрын

If you mean the part with the cymbals and drum that starts at 3:33 then they don't make a mistake. It's called comedy. They're making it look like they've gone wrong to get the extra laughs. It's a mastery of comic timing.

The talent of those two is amazing. The rehearsing that must have gone into that routine. Learning the steps, when to hit their instruments & the song too. Multi tasking in all its glory.

Brilliant . First time I watched it with my parents , regretably long gone

how British TV was so uncomplicated back then, thank god I was part of it

This has got to be my favorite two Ronni es sketch

Good luck, boys. Wherever you are now.

Wish they still made comedy shows like this

What a joyous experience to re-live these super shows again! These chaps were brilliant and truly funny, without having to resort to any obscenities. Thanks ever so much. Best wishes!

I'm in bed sick for the past week and this has cheered me up so much. Feeling better already.

Have been back to this clip WAY too many times.... and utterly loving it. Reminds me when I first came across it (British Comedy Audio tape back in the mid 80's)... brilliant stuff!

The band tune "Blaze Away" will never be the same again.

@lilhunk69

3 жыл бұрын

I find myself singing these words when I hear it lpl

Rest in Peace ... Ronnie Corbett

Just plain brilliant.............always cheers me up, so many years since I first saw it.

My all time fav two Ronnie's song! RIP Ronnie Corbett; Comedy legend.

they are:- The Maine Stein Song; (i`m not 100% sure of that one); Anchors Aweigh; Soldiers chorus from Faust; Sousa`s Stars and Stripes Forever; Blaze Away; the Washington Post and finally Entry of the Gladiators. hope this helps

@MrDaiseymay

6 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT--THANKS

@joedayer5003

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BobFarnell

4 жыл бұрын

Number 2 is Where did you get that hat an old music hall number

So funny, thank you Ronnie's for the laughter, you were fantastic 💜

So incredibly talented,intelligent, creative, musical and funny.

@davidedwards3361

4 жыл бұрын

They didn't need swearing or smut to be funny. Anything that was a bit saucy was left to the audience to choose their answer.

@robertadams1054

4 жыл бұрын

Ju Litt and not smutty, like the comedians are these days.

Still love watching this one. It's easily my favourite sketch.

Pure genius there is nothing like this on tv today!! R & R both brilliant!!

I thought this sketch was brilliantly done and perfectly executed. Praise the 2 Ronnies. A wonderful influence for future comedians.....and music players and singers. Comic precision used here. Wonderfully done, guys. Ronnie Barker, keep the heavens laughing. If the heavens laugh, the world laughs too. God bless.

Haha, at 2.30ish you can see Ronnie C checking his mark on the floor - a wonderful sketch, beautifully executed.

I laugh again and again at this sketch never ever get bored of this pair xxxxx

Such brilliance. Gone are the days when we enjoyed real talent.

My favourite among all their musical skits ! Wonderful !