@ I knew a bartender who was given specific, detailed instructions on how to prepare Robert Deniro's martini to his exact specifications, and have it properly chilled (six minutes in the freezer) and presented to him at the moment he arrived at the event. to be fair its Robert Deniro ,i would walk on broken glass to serve him that martini!! hahaha sorry i just would
The absurdity of the concept kills me - meeting David Bowie at a party, confiding in him, then he spontaneously writes a song ridiculing you about your weight right in front of you. Hilarious and surprising how perfectly Bowie portrays a mean spirited total asshole, he nailed it. What a talented guy.
What makes this even better is knowing that Bowie was Gervais' hero, and even modeled his voice after him when Ricky was a singer. They became actual friends, which is just wholesome.
i know he has said this for years but in one of the very first XFM episodes in 2001, Ricky and Steve both slag off Bowie saying they could never get into him and that he was overrated. This was just after the office but before it exploded.
@@thedishonestjeffsokol2489 doesn't make any sense if you have seen Gervais' and his band perform on BBC many years previously; they were basically a Bowie tribute band. I have heard them slag off U2 though.
@@thedishonestjeffsokol2489 I think they actually hold Bowie in such a HIGH regard that they deadpan joke about him being overrated because it's less funny to just fawn over him. Bowie is Gervais ' all-time hero. Like in a massive way. Did anyone else notice, the year Bowie died, Gervais was often making remarks about death and the shortness of life, thereafter he seems inspired by death, and next he proceeded to create After Life. Not coincidental surely
@@justicewebb5491 Ricky: I want tell you now, this has been one of my favourite songs for about 20 years, it's by David Bowie; now David Bowie's had his phases, and I liked his glam stuff, and I, y'know, Tin Machine, went off, and y'know, he - he's always sort of, there, on and off, right, but this song is off Space Oddity, it's called Letter To Hermione, and I don't know why he stopped writing songs like this, 'cause this is probably one of the most beautiful songs, ever recorded, and I know Steve agrees with me on this.
The video for Blue Jean is a 20 min short film, Bowie plays a popstar and a also guy trying to get into the show to impress a chick, he's brilliant in it.
“Pathetic little fat man. No one’s bloody laughing…..fatso takes his own life” and that was it…..I’m in tears. Brilliant comedy and Bowie’s comic timing is perfect.
@@zapkvr Yea definitely not. People say "underrated" when they've probably only just discovered it themselves. This show had some of that biggest celebrities, won 3 Baftas, nominated for multiple other awards both UK and USA and boasts 81/100 on metacritic and had 5 million viewers for its final episode. It's critically acclaimed...
Absolute comedy gold. The first time I saw this I laughed so hard I pulled a muscle. Bowie is so brilliant in this, and Gervais really sells the whole "spirit crushed before our eyes". I will NEVER not stop to watch this when it crosses my social media stream.
Its probably why he's so successful! He knows his funny characteristics better than anyone, including his physical flaws. If people have insulted you before for their own amusement, you know (as much as its rather annoying) that it will get other people laughing aswell.
This is why Ricky Gervais is allowed to bring those Hollywood celebrities down to earth. Because he can ridicule himself (admittedly in character). Brilliant sketch and thanks for posting.
Agree across most of his work, particularly extras he is always taking a pin to the pomposity of fame and he's never been afraid of self deprecation which is why he is so popular.His mantra seems to be whatever you do in life don't take yourself too seriously. On top of this he's a great reader of human nature,particularly depicted in Derek and After Life the man is a comedy genius,but manages to lace his work with pathos too.
@@ElZilchoYo oooo nooooo, did say Trump was bad or speak negatively about conservatives values??? Now i don't like him. I liked it when he made fun of Hollywood Elites who had different political opinions than mine.
I'm a bartender in NYC.I've worked many celebrity events with VIP sections and such. I burst out laughing the first time I saw this because of the whole velvet rope nonsense. It's so accurate and totally ludicrous. And even more ludicrous is the way celebrities are treated at these events. It's like they are Gods descended from the Heavens. I was almost fired for not getting a cocktail to actress Glenn Close fast enough. I knew a guy who was forced out of an elevator by security so Steven Segal could have it all to himself. I knew a bartender who was given specific, detailed instructions on how to prepare Robert Deniro's martini to his exact specifications, and have it properly chilled (six minutes in the freezer) and presented to him at the moment he arrived at the event. What is with our culture?
Frigging perfect. Bowie is such a genius you could totally believe the fact he could have written this on the spot. To Gervais's credit... It takes a lot of confidence to let yourself be taken apart like this. Bravo
I couldn't breath from laughing so much at this bit when I originally watched 'Extras'. Probably the funniest thing I've ever seen on telly and what a great sport David Bowie was. RIP.❤️
The genius of Gervais to get his hero to obliterate him like that. Apparently when he asked DB to do it he said he wanted him to come across as an absolute arsehole hence the song routine. Bowie said Yes, I'll do it.
@@hillsjason1 I knew what he was up to when he did that episode, the following week he went all out taking the piss out of everyone brutally. But yeah it was biblical Bowles pisstaking, this was episode one
Like others have said, this show is hugely underappreciated. All the cameos that were in the show, and every single episode was so well written. Ricky Gervais really is a comic genius. I watch and listen a LOT of stand up comedy, but Ricky's has always been the high bar.
Only the ego less could tolerate this, you deserve ever accolade assigned to you Ricky. Noone on this planet has written comedy as himself as the subject, let alone by his idols. Some kind of human I tell you xx
The self-irony of Ricky Gervais is extraordinary. Only intelligent and empathetic people have that. Chapeau! And David Bowie is of course a master in its own world. We have lost him way too early.
I have lost track of how many times I have listened to this. Bowie is also one of my big heroes, and I just cannot imagine a bigger honor than to have him sing a song about you - no matter how cheekily derogatory the lyrics might be! Ricky is a lucky, lucky chap, who I also admire immensely! Incredible sense of humor and self-insight!
I always kind of liked Ricky Gervais, The Office was obviously an instant classic, but these days he really is something special. Thanks for this clip, Mr Bowie is well missed.
I live in Hollywood, and I have had experiences just like this. Often when meeting celebrities, people get nervous and start blabbing and complaining as if they are talking to their best friend. I’ve also INSPIRED comedians and actors to make fun of LOSERS, that were based on me! Ricky Gervais took that nugget of truth. And expanded it. Made it as uncomfortable as possible. Having David Bowie and a room full of people singing the song about him. Sooooo enjoyable.
Extras is an under-appreciated show. This scene is one of the classics (and it makes my heart ache with emptiness over Bowie's absence), but there are equally hilarious bits with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and many others. Maggie (the blonde character here, played by Ashley Jensen) repeatedly brushing off Orlando Bloom is priceless.
0.40-1.17 is probably the best thing I've ever seen a genius do - just an artistic god having to painfully listen to what seem like utterly mundane concerns far beneath him. It's beautiful that a generous, peerless, artistic god is playing a ruthless version of what he could have been like. Watch That Man - he could do it all. Including deadpan comedy.
This always makes me laugh. I love Bowie and I love Gervais. Bloody hell David, why did you have to go and die, you were so down to earth and naturally funny. Miss you fella 😭
I had to grow up to fully appreciate David Bowie as a person and musician. Now that he's gone I love him profoundly. Btw the hardest part must have been for Ricky Gervais to hold a straight face. It must have been incredibly hard.
i haven't laughed that hard in a while, you could tell ricky was fighting it. brilliant acting by bowie to be thinking song the whole time, it's what musicians do.
Only David Bowie could play a rude version of himself like a perfect gentleman. :)
Kinda the point of extras
@@rabfallon4507 teach me!
@ I knew a bartender who was given specific, detailed instructions on how to prepare Robert Deniro's martini to his exact specifications, and have it properly chilled (six minutes in the freezer) and presented to him at the moment he arrived at the event.
to be fair its Robert Deniro ,i would walk on broken glass to serve him that martini!! hahaha sorry i just would
I bet he could get pretty nasty when he was in a bad mood and beat to shit on coke.
The absurdity of the concept kills me - meeting David Bowie at a party, confiding in him, then he spontaneously writes a song ridiculing you about your weight right in front of you.
Hilarious and surprising how perfectly Bowie portrays a mean spirited total asshole, he nailed it. What a talented guy.
A classic British tv moment that I bet half the country hasn’t seen…RIP David Bowie…the earth misses you.
Damn Right brother
What makes this even better is knowing that Bowie was Gervais' hero, and even modeled his voice after him when Ricky was a singer. They became actual friends, which is just wholesome.
i know he has said this for years but in one of the very first XFM episodes in 2001, Ricky and Steve both slag off Bowie saying they could never get into him and that he was overrated. This was just after the office but before it exploded.
@@thedishonestjeffsokol2489 doesn't make any sense if you have seen Gervais' and his band perform on BBC many years previously; they were basically a Bowie tribute band. I have heard them slag off U2 though.
@@thedishonestjeffsokol2489 I think they actually hold Bowie in such a HIGH regard that they deadpan joke about him being overrated because it's less funny to just fawn over him. Bowie is Gervais ' all-time hero. Like in a massive way. Did anyone else notice, the year Bowie died, Gervais was often making remarks about death and the shortness of life, thereafter he seems inspired by death, and next he proceeded to create After Life. Not coincidental surely
@@justicewebb5491 And Bowie was a great musician. Apart from the disaster of Tin Machine
@@justicewebb5491 Ricky: I want tell you now, this has been one of my favourite songs for about 20 years, it's by David Bowie; now David Bowie's had his phases, and I liked his glam stuff, and I, y'know, Tin Machine, went off, and y'know, he - he's always sort of, there, on and off, right, but this song is off Space Oddity, it's called Letter To Hermione, and I don't know why he stopped writing songs like this, 'cause this is probably one of the most beautiful songs, ever recorded, and I know Steve agrees with me on this.
Bowie was such an underrated actor, he had great comic timing.
I don't know about that. He had to tell people when to well... laugh?
performers are actors, you think he's like that at home?
@@coffeeNTrees he was renowned for his laid back humour in real life, not at all pretentious like his stage persona.
@@coffeeNTrees Do you? Don't bother answering as you never new him.
The video for Blue Jean is a 20 min short film, Bowie plays a popstar and a also guy trying to get into the show to impress a chick, he's brilliant in it.
The way he rotates over to the piano is brilliant.
The idea that whenever Bowies having a conversation with someone he's composing a song about it is hilarious
That's it!
Brilliant
Hahahahaaa ...ffs, that concept is hilarious.
Brilliant
And the fact that there just happened to be a grand piano in the VIP area. 🤔
“Pathetic little fat man. No one’s bloody laughing…..fatso takes his own life” and that was it…..I’m in tears. Brilliant comedy and Bowie’s comic timing is perfect.
Gets everyone to sing along 🤣🤣
@@chateaupig826 😆😆😆 Gervais is great here because he hands the comedy over to Bowie and let’s him run with it. It’s brilliantly done.
And his voice is perfect! Such an amazing artist.
@@MauiMauiMe fantastic vocalist with a great range. He died way too young.
He blows his bloated face off was it for me lol
Extras was a highly underrated show. This episode was absolutely brilliant! We still miss you, David Bowie.
Don't worry, Bowie didn't really die, he just went back to his planet.
Underrated? Hmmm
@@zapkvr Yea definitely not. People say "underrated" when they've probably only just discovered it themselves.
This show had some of that biggest celebrities, won 3 Baftas, nominated for multiple other awards both UK and USA and boasts 81/100 on metacritic and had 5 million viewers for its final episode. It's critically acclaimed...
I don't think it was underrated. I think it was highly appreciated.
Absolute comedy gold. The first time I saw this I laughed so hard I pulled a muscle. Bowie is so brilliant in this, and Gervais really sells the whole "spirit crushed before our eyes".
I will NEVER not stop to watch this when it crosses my social media stream.
I am laying this comment down to remind you to watch it again.
One more time, because I just watched it again 😂
Same, and the song actually gives ne goosepimples.
Well if we're all doing it... Watch it again 😂
Absolute genius from start to finish and Bowie is just the icing on the cake. Comedy writing gold 👌
Bowie's the cake. Gervais is the icing.
I forgot all the dialogue but can't get the tune and that sublime voice out of my mind.
Totally agreeing with you.
.. the friends singing along 🤣🤣
Actor David Bowie was such an underrated musician
Ricky is always roasting himself. An exceptionally gifted comedian.
In the most hilarious ways imaginable
Dudes hilarious
Comic
@@its_me_dave what about comic? You been reading some?
Its probably why he's so successful! He knows his funny characteristics better than anyone, including his physical flaws. If people have insulted you before for their own amusement, you know (as much as its rather annoying) that it will get other people laughing aswell.
The transition from talking to Andy to a grand piano whilst saying ‘chubby little loser’ is the icing on the cake here
I guess if Ricky would ever want to be insulted by anyone, it’d have to be David Bowie 😂
I love Shaun cupping his ear to hit the falsetto harmony. He had only one line and built it into a glorious bit of business.
Shaun?
Haha. Definitely. And he's supposed to be Andys friend !
That’s was marvellous how they both got into it, him and Steve doing harmonies lol
I actually know people like this I I the business. ONCE AGAIN RICKY'S OBSERVATIONAL GENIUS.
Oh Barry, right.
One of my favorite bits of all time
Me too, I’ve watched it over and over. It’s so funny and the song is so catchy.
Totally agree
No doubt! Every few months I looks this up and laugh hysterical.
Gervais is one of the greatest of all time
This is why Ricky Gervais is allowed to bring those Hollywood celebrities down to earth. Because he can ridicule himself (admittedly in character). Brilliant sketch and thanks for posting.
Agree across most of his work, particularly extras he is always taking a pin to the pomposity of fame and he's never been afraid of self deprecation which is why he is so popular.His mantra seems to be whatever you do in life don't take yourself too seriously. On top of this he's a great reader of human nature,particularly depicted in Derek and After Life the man is a comedy genius,but manages to lace his work with pathos too.
he used to but since Afterlife he's become the type of celeb he used to ridicule.
@@ElZilchoYo how?
@@tmfam366 check out his twitter posts
@@ElZilchoYo oooo nooooo, did say Trump was bad or speak negatively about conservatives values??? Now i don't like him. I liked it when he made fun of Hollywood Elites who had different political opinions than mine.
If Bowie had released this as a single, it would surely have been yet another artistic and commercial success in his career.
it's a great song
it never gets old
I could watch it a million times. Kills me every time.
I'm a bartender in NYC.I've worked many celebrity events with VIP sections and such. I burst out laughing the first time I saw this because of the whole velvet rope nonsense. It's so accurate and totally ludicrous. And even more ludicrous is the way celebrities are treated at these events. It's like they are Gods descended from the Heavens.
I was almost fired for not getting a cocktail to actress Glenn Close fast enough.
I knew a guy who was forced out of an elevator by security so Steven Segal could have it all to himself.
I knew a bartender who was given specific, detailed instructions on how to prepare Robert Deniro's martini to his exact specifications, and have it properly chilled (six minutes in the freezer) and presented to him at the moment he arrived at the event.
What is with our culture?
We are little more than shaved apes. We are doomed.
@@Megadoculous i absolutely agree
Like that guy said ”Money talk's "
Our ‘culture’ is crap & full of sycophants and lackeys...
Segal needs a whole elevator to himself
Frigging perfect. Bowie is such a genius you could totally believe the fact he could have written this on the spot. To Gervais's credit... It takes a lot of confidence to let yourself be taken apart like this. Bravo
I missed that charismatic and intelligent David Bowie and definitely his sense of humor!!
RIP LEGEND 🙏💫
What I would give to have the great David Bowie write an utterly degrading character assassination about me. Would’ve been the highlight of my life.
I love how savage Bowies lyrics are.
Still one of the best bits of telly ever made.
How lucky we were to have Bowie ❤️
British humor is outstanding! The essential culture is far beyond most others!
@Shep Raynham Get down Shep
@Shep Raynham Down boy!
@@davebryant6905 🤣
@Shep Raynham Shep, he didn't tell you to shut up. He said 'Get down Shep'
You probably have to be a good bit older to get that one, but it was funny.
@@davebryant6905 Careful, Dave. You'll melt.
Ricky loved every second of this! His idol is Bowie 🙂
The fact that Ricky assembled this despite the absolute mockery is brilliance.
The look on their faces when Bowie sings "little fat man who sold his soul"
A 15 year old Ricky Gervais would have his mind blown if he could see this in his future:) you should DEFINITELY meet your heroes!:)
Never laughed so much!!!!😂 Mr Bowie had a great sense of humour!
I couldn't breath from laughing so much at this bit when I originally watched 'Extras'. Probably the funniest thing I've ever seen on telly and what a great sport David Bowie was. RIP.❤️
What a great sport Ricky Gervais is you mean, it's him who's allowing himself to be torn to shreds
@@cspace1234nz Bowie didn't have to appear so in that respect he's a good sport. There's always a clever dick who thinks they know what you mean.🙄
One of the best moments of the history of television.
The genius of Gervais to get his hero to obliterate him like that. Apparently when he asked DB to do it he said he wanted him to come across as an absolute arsehole hence the song routine. Bowie said Yes, I'll do it.
One of the most under rated comedy scenes of all time
I think it's Gervais's best work
@@starwarsroo2448 it’s amazing. I love that Bowie sees him as such a pathetic loser that it inspires him to just burst into song 😂
@@hillsjason1 I knew what he was up to when he did that episode, the following week he went all out taking the piss out of everyone brutally. But yeah it was biblical Bowles pisstaking, this was episode one
There's that YT phenomenon again..
"Underrated" be must as said by some single entity for clicks and likes... Circa 2015 to present.
@@lennycook206
Exactly , who says it’s underrated ?
It’s an incredible well loved and well known sketch
No matter how many times I see this, it cracks me up when he casually turns around to a piano so wonderfully out of shot until the reveal.
Like others have said, this show is hugely underappreciated. All the cameos that were in the show, and every single episode was so well written. Ricky Gervais really is a comic genius. I watch and listen a LOT of stand up comedy, but Ricky's has always been the high bar.
Only the ego less could tolerate this, you deserve ever accolade assigned to you Ricky. Noone on this planet has written comedy as himself as the subject, let alone by his idols. Some kind of human I tell you xx
Agreed, Peter Noone is great.
Very very true
@@LukasOfTheLight yeas. Jack Benny built his career on it.
@@grimson you’re onto something good there
RIP David Bowie. Sadly missed.
Never gets old.
A pun on the Bowie track 'Never Get Old'?
i could watch this over and over and over
currently doing so
He tried to act like he was so embarrassed at the end, but you could see in his eyes he was just so proud of David Bowie.
Ngl I kind of wish David Bowie did a full version of this and released it as a single 😂😂
I appreciate your honesty on the matter.
@@LaurenceVonThomas are you sure ????????
You can wish on mate, he’s dead apparently, my neighbour Jeff heard.
@@rabfallon4507 It's called The Fat White Duke.
Aye you have another version added to it its called the Woke got Bowie cancelled 🤯
The self-irony of Ricky Gervais is extraordinary. Only intelligent and empathetic people have that. Chapeau!
And David Bowie is of course a master in its own world. We have lost him way too early.
I have lost track of how many times I have listened to this. Bowie is also one of my big heroes, and I just cannot imagine a bigger honor than to have him sing a song about you - no matter how cheekily derogatory the lyrics might be! Ricky is a lucky, lucky chap, who I also admire immensely! Incredible sense of humor and self-insight!
The thing about Ricky is he can be merciless to himself if he thinks the laugh is there. Very funny man
if you cant laugh at yourself, you shouldnt laugh at others
I love this scene! One of my faves next to the Patrick Stewart scene! Now that was tops too!!! Miss Bowie! Such a great loss and talent!!!
I love this song. Can’t stop singing it
240p - welcome back my friend.
Two absolute legends of their field. Exceptional
This is genuinely comedy gold,up there with the all time classics.
I always kind of liked Ricky Gervais, The Office was obviously an instant classic, but these days he really is something special. Thanks for this clip, Mr Bowie is well missed.
David and Ricky were great pals...this is brilliant.
I bet David Bowie had never enjoyed himself so much & being so honest too!! Love it!
I live in Hollywood, and I have had experiences just like this.
Often when meeting celebrities, people get nervous and start blabbing and complaining as if they are talking to their best friend.
I’ve also INSPIRED comedians and actors to make fun of LOSERS, that were based on me!
Ricky Gervais took that nugget of truth. And expanded it. Made it as uncomfortable as possible. Having David Bowie and a room full of people singing the song about him.
Sooooo enjoyable.
What a genius. Top performer. The Legend that is Bowie! 🎶
Laughed so hard when I first saw this.....now I want to cry when I see it.
Two greats in their own field .
Warms the cockels❤
Extras is an under-appreciated show. This scene is one of the classics (and it makes my heart ache with emptiness over Bowie's absence), but there are equally hilarious bits with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and many others. Maggie (the blonde character here, played by Ashley Jensen) repeatedly brushing off Orlando Bloom is priceless.
Comedy genius. Ricky genius. And there aren’t enough words to describe Bowie.
We need David Bowie to do more appearances like this, I have been a massive fan of his throughout my life, can’t wait for some new music
You know DAVID Bowie died right?
Difficult when he’s dead you muppet.
@@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp it was a joke
@@carolyndenisen That was his brother Daniel. Dave's alive and doing quite well
David Bowie, no one comes anywhere near his brilliance..clever little concept by Ricky.
LITTLE????????
"LITTLE fat man who sold his soul..." it is used in phraseology in UK... masterpiece!
0.40-1.17 is probably the best thing I've ever seen a genius do - just an artistic god having to painfully listen to what seem like utterly mundane concerns far beneath him. It's beautiful that a generous, peerless, artistic god is playing a ruthless version of what he could have been like. Watch That Man - he could do it all. Including deadpan comedy.
I agree, Gervais nailed it!
My musical hero and comedy hero together, just fantastic 😍
This is absolutely brilliant. Hollywood celebs, this is real talent..
Can't get enough of that, such brilliants talent, all round. Hehe. 😊
‘Yeah so do I, it’s brilliant Linda’
Yes Linda, I like that ✋
YEAH SO DO I ITS BRILLIANT LINDA
Andy wasn't impressed 😂😂😂😂
A Classic 👌
Brilliant, just brilliant.
Perfectionist above and beyond 🕊️🙏❤️
Can't praise Gervais and Merchant enough for the writing. Just so damn good.
I love Ricky and David Bowie is a ROCK GOD Great Show FN Hilarious
This always makes me laugh. I love Bowie and I love Gervais. Bloody hell David, why did you have to go and die, you were so down to earth and naturally funny. Miss you fella 😭
Best scene ever...two of my favourite "geniuses" human beings ever
Ashley Jensen used to be so beautiful. Recently I watched her in After Life, and let me tell you, she still is.
What an absolute epic clip. Rip Mr Bowie.
I had never seen this, amazing! Of course Bowie sounds wonderful even doing comedy..
Watch the whole of 'Extras' it has to be one of the funniest comedy series ever.
"The clown that NO ONE laughs at. They all just wish he'd die" OH man, that was so harsh and too funny. RUTHLESS!
Yes, Linda! I like that!
This is one of the best things I've ever seen. Love them both.
Fucking awesome from start to finish It's just sad that we lost one of these amazing people.
thanx for posting this!
I wouldn't know whether to cry and die inside or be honoured getting savagely roasted by David Bowie like that lmao
absolutely brilliant
240p faces are garbled but the sound is good.. bloody hell.
I had to grow up to fully appreciate David Bowie as a person and musician. Now that he's gone I love him profoundly.
Btw the hardest part must have been for Ricky Gervais to hold a straight face. It must have been incredibly hard.
Thank you for posting this.
Maybe the best scene in the history of TV.
Only listened to it once and it's already stuck in my head.
Honestly that would be awesome To have your favorite musician write a song about you and sing it right in front of you in a crowded room.
Brilliant song - i always dance to. this when i am cooking.
I've never seen Extras so I haven't seen this before. Absolutely hilarious, I wish I'd watched the series now.
It's on BBC iplayer
Absolute class !
Absolutely brilliant
one of the funniest things ever created
i haven't laughed that hard in a while, you could tell ricky was fighting it. brilliant acting by bowie to be thinking song the whole time, it's what musicians do.
The entire thing was written by Gervais...
@@waynegoldpig2220 yes i know, just commenting on how well bowie pulled off his part.
Love that bald extra blokes lines. Absolutely priceless 🤣 "No it's 💩"