Great clip. I remember in the Vic Reeves Big Night In book that his favourite comedian was listed as Tommy Cockles. That was before The Fast Show so I guess that Day had been doing him in stand up for a while.
He most resembles Denis Norden but he "old music hall actor reminiscing about the past" character is done, better, by Steve Delaney doing Count Arthur Strong in my opinion. Tommy is funny too though.
Simon's a natural, bit of a lad in his youth, i think that's what stood him in good stead as a comedy genius... Love ya all the way.
Genius Comedy. Bring Tommy Cockles back!
Wonderful people, and they really were marvellous times.
I would love to meet Simon Day! 👍😂🇬🇧
Great clip. I remember in the Vic Reeves Big Night In book that his favourite comedian was listed as Tommy Cockles. That was before The Fast Show so I guess that Day had been doing him in stand up for a while.
It was a stand up routine... I saw him at Reading Festival in the comedy tent circa 92 (I think)
Marvellous times
Brilliant.
saw him die on his arse as this charachter, hammersmith odeon, early 90s, supporting vic n bob.
God bless Tommy!
Yes it was, this was taken from a short-lived series called 'Paramount City'.
czcams.com/video/UkedILdtisQ/video.html
'I heard a few squeals, but I assumed they'd trod on a fox.'
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CuddlyGayBear not very good.
God bless ya, Tommy!
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Day doesn't take too kindly to hecklers. Much "effing and jeffing" was dished out
Pretty sure he based this character on Roy Hudd.
He most resembles Denis Norden but he "old music hall actor reminiscing about the past" character is done, better, by Steve Delaney doing Count Arthur Strong in my opinion. Tommy is funny too though.
Barry cryer....
think this was before the Fast Show?
Early 90's, I believe. A few years before.