AMERICANS REACT TO BRITISH COMEDY: Only Fools & Horses | The Postmodern Family EP
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- Felipe and Lillian are Americans living in the UK. They watch a classic British comedy, Only Fools and Horses, for the first time.
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You need to watch it properly. You watched 3 clips which i admit were slapstick. However the buildup fo those moments is subtle which pays off the joke more effectively if you get the buildup.
Agreed - fools and horses is definitely not based around slapstick, but when it does happen it’s done well
agree, a bit of an insult to call it slapstick imo.
Gareth Lloyd whilst I agree familiarity with it helps I think watching every episode is overkill for 3 clips, the batman scene really needs context so at least watch that episode. The other hand 2 clips work stand alone but that scene is so abstract without context. Woman gets mugged, saved by 2 middle-aged men out for a run in batman costumes. Without the knowledge they are off to a fancy dress party, their car broke down and they are late it makes little sense. The first scene is working class men finding their mistaken egg timer is worth a fortune and the third being 2 guys out on the pull both work fine in isolation as they are both explained within the scene.
That being said if they find it funny, obviously watch it as it is a well loved show. Personally. Didn't find it funny episode to episode to watch but they do have some stand out moments.
CanthusOfCandE - you forgot that Del was in contact with the councillor before the Batman scene. That's why she was so taken aback that it was Trotter in the costume.
Yes before he fell through the bar he told Trigger that women are impressed if you talk about money and Trigger says ''Eh Del I saw one of those old 5 pound notes the other day'
To really understand Fools and Horse you need to have watched it from the first episode
Agreed. The later episodes were still good but the first few series were absolute gold. Series 2 is probably my favorite.
The seasons with Grandad were the best
rodden1953 you have to watch atleast the hole episodes!! Haha they watch little clips..( like bat man robben seen) had no idea why they were dressed up! Nvm
Out of context,watch from the begining
Good old grandad. My fav one was the bomb shelter
You have missed the point. Only fools wasn't loved for those moments, although they were funny. It was because they were a family that struggled to make ends meat. We followed them through decades. Through death, miscarriages, marriage break ups, pain and joy. They were the british underdog that kept on fighting, losing mostly.
Narrowing it down to a compilation of slapstick moments really misses everything that made it great.
good point
MEET.
Can't wait to miss your effort. You noob.
Oh. i've got a troll. Well, you'd better be good at it.
My comment was directed at lilbaz you narcissist.
The laughter isn`t canned it`s shown to a live audience and their laughter is taped.
yes, but then the laughter is used in places where it didn't occur during the showing.
is the laughter added in edting??i know most old comedy shows had this
A lot of the laughs in this show are based around knowing the characters and the context in which the events are happening, so these clips aren't a fair representation, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Indeed. It does show a misunderstanding of some of the subtleties of British humour, to try and watch the "best bits" however, clever writing and delivery still make for some funny scenes, as this clip shows. Interesting to see how much they picked up from the first scene, with barely a word spoken onscreen.
Agree with both comments. And unless I'm mistaken the studio laughter isn't "canned laughter", but a real audience recording.
That's right Ben. The whole humour of Del Boy, is built around his unrealistic sense of optimism, and his own abilities and confidence to achieve greatness. When in fact, he is totally naff, and most of his 'deals' prove to be failures. It's this ludicrous over confidence that we find funny, but he would never understand.
true!
Exactly its all about context, especially the Batman one. Theyre wondering why theyre running around dressed like that, but if you see the whole build up and end etc it makes it far better.
This was sooo extremely painful to watch.... they had no clue what was going on at all...
they really needed to watch full episodes first.
Is a dishonour to such a great TV show!!
Give 'em a break, rob121212blue - they still found these classics of ours funny, even without having any background info on the characters or the back-stories. Far from being a dishonour, this is a TRIBUTE to how funny this show was - even to people who'd never seen it before!
rob12121blue... i'm English, and I do know what's going on ... and guess what? As humour, it's still very lame!
colin glen you have no taste
I agree! Not a clue. Especially the lady.
@@colinglen4505 What's lame? Are you alright?
A lot of those clips need to be watched from the beginning. It will explain why they are dressed as batman and robin. The auction scene has a massive impact when you have been watching them for many episodes and knowing how they struggled just to get by, then when they get that it even brings tears to the eyes. After years and years having that item worth all that money sitting in their garage/Del's stock.
Only Fools and Horses is a British institution. Like, legendary show. Del boy is one of the most popular comedic characters ever. Amazing show, timeless.
The Batman and Robin scene happens when they are on their way to a fancy dress party but their car breaks down so they start running. It gets even funnier, when they arrive no one tells them that the host of the party has died and the party is now a funeral wake. To which they come screaming in shouting “Nah,Nah,Nah,Nah,Nah,Nah,BATMAN” 🤣😂😆so funny.
Del & Rodney are a British Institution,they to us are like a part of the family,no matter where you come from in Great Britain everyone loves them,as we all seem to know or have a Del Boy & Rodney in our own family. Those loveable rogues who never quite make it,who lose a pound and find a penny. But keep smiling because as Del would say “This time next year,we’ll be millionaires”. ❤️😘
The way the Batman scene was shown in this video didn't do it justice because it only becomes funny in the context of what happens before and after that excerpt, you also need to know the back story of how the councillor fits into the story.
luvstellauk agreed. the build up is what makes this scene so good. the people in the video were (understandably) questioning why they were in costume. they obviously didnt get to see the scene where the van breaks down
THE BEST SCENE!!!!
Robert Taylor I just laughed out loud remembering that bit! 😂
Dave Jones followed by: i dont youd of won anyway dave. your alright but del looks nothing like tonto 😂😂😂
British humor is so lost on Americans. You should watch the whole thing - the best bits will never make sense otherwise.
Anything is lost on North Americans.
Please delete your comments as they're pointless and ignorant. Or just stay in your dark room for the rest of your life.
Democracy, my friend, democracy. Americans are quite big on it or so i'm led to believe.
Oh, really. And just who was it that made the members of Monty Python multimillionaires by lining up to see their movies and purchasing their VHS' and DVDs then?
And ,ironically, those people seem to be lacking a sense of humour.......................
Just to explain the second joke, they were late for a Halloween party and their van had broken down. xD
That turned out to be a funral
U guys really need to watch only fools and horses from the start.. It's brilliant 😀😀
Jojo H it certainly is
The premise of Only Fools is that there are 2 brothers who live in a council flat and have a market stall. One is a shady character always looking for dodgy stuff off the back of a truck, the other is trying to lead a more normal life, get educated and leave his brother (after a few years anyway). They always have big ideas to make it big, and it always backfires and they are stuck in the council flat waiting for the next big idea. This was the episode (after 20 odd years) where they finally do make it big.
Having their flat full of unwanted sex dolls is my favourite
Cath Robilliard filled with propane
Haha yea. "What have we got ourselves into here" lmao so much at that line.
Brilliant episode. But for me it's "the Jolly Boy's outing" with the Coachbusters :D Should also mention the main villian...Slater...if anyone has seen The Hobbit or Game of thrones will be very familiar to US audiences.
Probably not one to watch with their little girl. 🙊😂
Its like the pinnacle after years of "this time next year we'll be millionaires rodney". What a show!
As you get to know the characters the humor becomes even better, pure classic and timeless
The slow build up to the main joke is what Only fools and horses was all about. You really need to watch the whole episode to fully get and appreciate the jokes. for example, the batman and robin scene doesn't make sense to you because you have no idea why they were in their costumes and had to run through the streets of London in the middle of the night....context.
FusterCluck exactly the car broke down on the way to the fancy dress party
Completely agree - "Oh is it more than they thought?" Er, yes. "Is it for a dare?" ...no. :p
The greatest line I heard from the "Trigger" character, who was a road sweep, was when he said, "I have had the same broom for twenty years and it's only had three new heads and two new handles!"
One of Plato's discussions that
I like the one where he was waiting in a room by himself with the light off, because he thought it was a surprise party.
Classic one that! 😂😂😂
That one's been done before, in an episode of Open All Hours where Granville complains to Arkwright about the state of their broom.
My personal favorite..."They named him Rodney after you Dave".
Trigger, with his same brush he's had for 10yrs or more, it's had 15 shafts
And 20 new brush heads.....
Just brilliant.
This is my favourite show of all time. To get the best understanding you need to watch them from the start. You can watch them all 3 or 4 times and pick up on new things you missed. One of the best of all time.
you have to watch all the episodes of only fools and horses not only is it funnny but also moving, and after 20 yrs watching it when you watch auction episode you feel for them after all theyve been through
you don't have to watch every single episode of OFAH to understand it.I haven't and still find it funny.unless you talking about british humour
Scenes out of context are less funny, you really need to watch the whole series to understand the dynamics of the characters.
This programme is so beloved for so many reasons. I grew up in the 70s and 80s and I knew places and people like this. It is so uniquely British and working class but somehow it transcends all that too. We love those characters because they're real, so well written, that anyone can relate to them. But they're also a reminder of a time and a Britishness I think we've lost which also makes me sad.
This is not slapstick comedy. This is genius and full of wit in the writing of this show.
As was suggested, over the heads of Americans sadly !
Showing scenes out of context, pointless
Think of it this way - this has given them a taster for the show and will likely as not make them want to watch more of it, in proper sequence!
Only fools and horses is not just slapstick! If you watch it from the very beginning to end, it's a masterpiece, amazing writing backed up by fantastic acting. There are storylines that shouldn't be funny, John sullivan still gave us laughter in those moments. Don't EVER compare Only fools to the 3 stooges lol. I recommend you watch steptoe and son, amazing writing and two amazing actors.. I bet you won't have a clue what's going on
Steptoe and son is the one. Top show. Only fools tops it though. always my fav
The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen, Reggie Perrin. Any of those would make these two have a nervous breakdown.
the womble Don't forget Alf Garnett-
'What's a scouse git-some kind of
bird?'
Casual boxing fan Imagine if they saw Minder?
I watched one the
other day where a punter brought back a motor that had grass on the bonnet.
Arthur Daley-Where is he then?
Punter-Who?
Arthur Daley-This is 'Game For A Laugh' innit,where the bloke with the
insurance salesman's grin jumps out,sticks a
microphone up your bugle and tells 5 million people what a lemon you are.
Love to see them
work that out.
How did I manage to forget Alf? Cheers sir!
The Batman and Robin scene never gets old.
The clips are hysterical but you have to watch every series. You’ll fall in love with the characters . You’ll cry with them , laugh with them ... then you’ll really appreciate the funny clips xx
This is one of the final episodes... tricky to get a taste of it without watching the characters develop
Jonathan Baldwin yes that scene albeit hilarious is also very touching and emotional.
It was THE final episode before they brought it back for various Christmas specials wasn't it
Sally Gunnell yes - although I enjoyed the later ones, it spoiled the fairytale ending a bit!
Jonathan Baldwin same, I'd probably even enjoy it if they brought back some new Xmas specials now. I feel ofah is one of the few that would never fail at a revival, tho David Jason has really aged so could possibly be too sad to see del as an old man.
Sally Gunnell they should of ended it then
The first clip in the auction house was built up over years. Del boys catchphrase was next year we'll be millionaires.
Greatest sitcom there has ever been.
To give this classic series a fair chance, it should really be watched from the very beginning and throughout all seasons. It's a true masterpiece portraying a couple of brothers with well put-together character traits: Del-Boy - the striving underdog with a golden heart, his sullen and brooding younger brother Rodney who never really manages to leave his older brother's side, their granddad (and later their uncle) and their constant band of friends and acquaintances. Despite being a comedy, many episodes deal with serious issues. But as they are so cleverly written, the stories never becomes cheesy or cross the line of decency.
Exactly. It's not something you can get a very good idea of from just watching clips. There are so many ups and downs with the characters over the years. Only Fools is a show that can have me crying with laughter one moment, then crying with sadness the next. There's hardly any slapstick style humour in the show really. And take the lovely chandelier episode - the set-up is what makes it so funny. To take the scene when it happens isn't as funny when taken in context of the episode.
It's on you tube, so try and watch the two ronnies four/fork candles sketch. The original script for that sketch has just sold for £25,000. The batman and robin scene was they were meant to be going to a fancy dress party, but they hadn't been told that the party giver had just died and it was now an all black wake.
michael white Got any O's?
It isn't just your reactions that I like about your videos, it's also your pleasant, sincere demeanor and that you're clearly having fun.
What makes Only Fools & Horses so great is they can go from straight up slapstick comedy to real poignancy, the scene where Del & Rodney are stuck in a lift and Rodney breaks down after losing his first unborn child is a real tearjerker and so well acted. You need to watch that scene and then the one where Rodders go out with "Nervous Nerys" and Del has convinced him to go for the tough guy leathers and shades look is hilarious.
Andrew Law
Isn't that Mickey Pierce who convinces Rodders to dress like a macho man, the scene that takes place in the Nags Head where he and Jevon are winding Rodders up?
You should watch Only Fools from the start to the end. Arguably the greatest British sitcom ever.
would agree,but can you see them to many times!!ive seen them lots and for years.
Try Blackadder either series 2,3 or 4. They are completely brilliant, but watch a full episode or it will be meaningless
The chandelier episode is amazing
Agree, one of the best episodes if not the best, ooiii grandad you want a jemmy...
Watch full episodes, the comedy is ridiculously clever and the building of characters over 20 years is phenomenally well written.
This is one of our most cherished comedies. David Jason is a legend. We sadly lost Boycey the other week who passed away.
The batman and robin scene
What a classic 😂
One of the best comedies from UK. What made it special was the clever writing so that almost every character had depth. It wasn't just about Del Boy and Rodney who were main stars. Characters like Grandad, Uncle Albert, Boycie and Marlene and Trigger were so well done.
The show had its fair share of catchphrases. Whether it was uncle Albert saying 'during the war', Del Boy 'you know it makes sense' or Trigger constantly calling Rodney 'Dave'.
You really need to watch a whole series to understand the characters and fall in love with them.
Every character is an asset to OFAH - except Cassandra.
As a Londoner I've been brought up on tv shows like Only Fools and Horses and it makes me happy that people from the other side of the world can Enjoy it too!
My favourite episode is "Tea for 3" where Del and Rodders compete for a woman's affection unbeknownst to them she's already engaged. Rodders gets sunbedburnt and his revenge was genius. Also just picturing Trigger and Mike carrying Del to the top deck of the bus while pretending to be disabled makes me laugh, though it wasn't filmed. Classic comedy at its best.
Watch a few clips and it's not surprising that all you see is slapstick. The same would be true of Frasier, for instance. you need the whole back story and character development.
I disagree.. Frasier wasn't slapstick at all. if anything it perfected the art of farce. the best example is when a group of the characters go to a ski lodge for a vacation ... farce at it's best.
@@colinglen4505 Frasier varies a lot in quality. That's one of the better eps, but there are some which are dull.
batman context: they were on the way to a fancy dress party but their car broke down so they had to run, using the back streets so that they wouldn't be seen.
The series was wonderful, the characters grew and developed over the years - and it was all written by one man, the whole lot.
End up going to a funeral party lol
That last scene wasn't rehearsed, him falling was genuine which made it even more funny because the shock and reactions are real and improvised
There's so much more to only fools and horses - very sad tear jerking moments as well as happy, clever and slapstick humour. It had everything.
There’s so much context missing from these clips, you guys would find it so much funnier if you know the lead up to the scenes
Another good series to watch is Allo Allo about french resistance the German occupiers and two hapless RAF pilots who were shot down and trying to get back to Britain. Everyone speaks English but with accents and make out they can't understand what the others are saying. One of the best characters is a British undercover spy posing as a French policeman but his French is very poor so he says crazy things like good moaning. Well worth a watch
Peter Brown loved allo allo when I was a kid
good moaning.
I saw a couple of tits outside your coffee, Ronnie.
I saw it dubbed in French- very odd experience
You need grandad. "What kind of a financial advisor goes out for an emperor burger & comes back with a cheeseburger?" 🤣
try Michael McIntyre. Stand up comedian. Particularly any of his skits to do with raising his children. Very funny
One of the key lines in Only Fools And Horses is 'This time next year we'll be millionaires' . Pretty sure that after that episode at the auction they only did one off specials (I could be very wrong). It's the best sitcom that's ever been made. Still funny today.
From the clips I've seen of shows being watched as first introductions, The Family have an uncanny knack of picking/finding clips which almost always miss the point of the show, or spectacularly fail to encapsulate it.
No....you've just got that impression. The series is very clever and sophisticated jokes. You need to watch from early days.
That first clip you watched is difficult to really get if you don't understand the characters and their history. The thing about this show I should explain if you've never really watched it is that although this show provided some of the funniest moments in sitcom history it also provided some of the most hard hitting and tear jerking moments in the history of British TV as well. You really should try and watch more of this show if you get the chance.
That kid is so chill. There are many references in Only Fools and Horses, which fall in between the crevices of 90's humour and the understated British personality, that don't always lend themselves to transatlantic humour. The premise of the show is simple, two best mate who are trying to get rich and are constantly making blunders.
Sometimes, when people watch clips in the middle of the programme, they just don't get whats going on. And, end up being confused by it. This is whats wrong about this, when they watch these clips!
Try to see Blackadder Goes Forth not only funny but shows the stupidity and waste of war.
The nostalgia that rund through this show really caught me off guard. It brought be back to being a kid in such humble settings.
You’re just watching the slapstick moments of only fools and horses because they’re the most iconic. Any comedy show produces brilliant slapstick moments. What makes only fools and horses so brilliant is the brilliant character depth, the extra characters which add to it and the writing which is just genius. I refuse to believe any show ever made is funnier than this
Where's the chandelier scene!?
Yeah, that one or the paining of the kitchen in their local take-away !
Russ Cattell You'll have to get your sunglasses out for that one 😂
me4374 yeah the chandelier scene!!!One more turn del....
That episode had one of the funniest lines ever. When they asked Granddad did he want a jemmy.
"Brace yourself Rodney!" is an all time favourite line for me
There are much more to just these scenes. One must sometimes watch the complete episode to appreciate it.
Falling through the barcounter also, is just part of episode. Watching Trigger, his facial expressions etc is what makes it funny.
There are many nuances that only British (and a lot of South Africans like me) understand to enjoy these scenes. And to compare it to Dumb and Dumber is a slap in the face of these brilliant actors and writers. Slapstick? By a long shot NO!
Was Only Fools & Horses popular in South Africa? I didn't even know it was shown there?
Very popular here in Australia too
Dear family, I think your daughter is the best critic! x
NO!!!! You started at the end!!!!! You need to have watched loads of episodes before this, it's much better, this is the greatest comedy series ever, you need to start at the beginning!!!!!
1. it was obvious you didn't watch the full episodes so you didn't get what was happening
2. That's why it's funny (silly , unsophisticated, simple) because it was always either one of them that was a Wally or making mistakes. That's what we find funny about it
Hello Felipe and Lillian, just to let you know, most comedies in the UK are shown to a live audience and the laughter recorded then.. It's not the 'canned laughter' some people think it is, real live audience and proper on the spot laughing, giggling, oohs, ahhs and everything in-between.. I'm glad you like 'Only Fools and Horses' it is a National Treasure, Del Boy's famous phrase is " ... This time next year Rodney, we'll be millionaires. .."
Del Boy falling through the bar is hilarious and type in 'The Chandelier' too, have a look on CZcams and see if you agree..
Best wishes and regards, from Wales .. :D
That scene is" CLASSIC FUNNY!
Although MASH was set in Korea - it was really about Vietnam - which was still in progress during the first three years of the series. People in the 1950s did not look on the Korean War as being a pointless war. People in the 60s and 70s certainly DID think that Vietnam was pointless. And MASH was reflecting that attitude.
Although based on a novel by a doctor who had served in Korea, the TV series veered towards making comments that chimed with those who were disillusioned with America's involvement in Vietnam. The one word that describes the writing is "cynicism" as the main protagonists realise that the purpose of the war is pointless and so they concentrate on just saving as many lives as they can - whilst taking sideswipes at their commanders and politicians. I don't think a TV series like MASH could be made today set (say) in Afghanistan.
Councillor, an elected member of a town's governing council. The Trotters live in council-owned accommodation.
You should watch all the episodes from start to finish then you’d understand the characters which are vitally important to the show & it’s success, also you’ll understand the dynamics between these characters which makes it even funnier. Try The Two Ronnies or open all hours. One foot in the grave, Fawlty Towers & Blackadder. These are all British comedy at its best.
You need to watch the box set of the whole series to properly understand the comedy. Short bits just doesn't do justice to the brilliance of Only Fools and Horses. Believe me it's worth it.
Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Dad’s Army, Reginald Perrin, Yes Minister, Morecambe and Wise, Blackadder (start with series 2), Extras, Fawlty Towers... and for a real linguistic challenge, Still Game - set in Glasgow.
In the Batman and Robin scene, they were on their way to a fancy dress party and their van broke down in town. Del came up with the idea that they can run there in 5 minutes. Pretty much a case of unknowingly being in the right place at the right time
It ruins the moment when you question every single thing and missing the context.
You’re watching the most slap stick scenes. They aren’t the point of the show.
A councillor is an elected politician at local level, as opposed to national level which is an MP.
The auction was for a watch that the elder brother had passed off as a worthless relic many years before. Only Fools and Horses was about how 2 brothers had struggled and sold dodgy (stolen) gear, made bad financial decisions, through the years. So the auction was to be the brothers moving on into actually having money. It was the pathos that was the humour in that sketch
A brilliant series, top 5 for sure. The characters are superb, the scripts and situations very clever. Far more than slapstick.
It definitely went over your heads
Ben McDonnell no offence but most Americans just don’t get our humour
One foot in the grave is always worth a watch.
Also Keeping up Appearances, Allo Allo, As Time Goes By, Birds of a Feather, Black Adder, Dads Army, Father Ted, Last of the Summer Wine, Porridge, Red Dwarf, Steptoe and Son and The Good Life.
Edit: My Family
League of Gentlemen.
My then wife used to point at Victor Meldrew, look at me and and say "See! See?"
anything with richard wilson is funny like him a dentist in mr bean episode
I don't believe it!
One of the great things about the writing in Only Fools & Horses is the humanity.
Classic work from the last of classic comedy writers,that the U.K. was blessed with....
The Batman Robin scene is where they get dressed to go to a fancy dress party. You have to watch the whole episode to understand how Batman and Robin ended up running to the councillor. My fave comedy show ever. Enjoyed your reaction video. Hope you enjoy more British comedy
The older actor is called David Jason and he is not only a comic actor
But he plays serious drama roles in a police series called A Touch Of Frost ( You’ve probably seen it on ITV3].
Whichever character (There are a lot of them) he plays he becomes that character. For Example in Only Fools And Horses he IS Delboy. In A Touch O Frost he IS Jack Frost. He isn’t David Jason or that actor who was in Only Fools And Horses. Look out for him in two other sitcoms: Porridge (set in a prison) he’s only in a few of the episodes. He is also found in Open All Hours. The main character in Porridge and Open All Hours Is Ronnie Barker and he has many comedy roles. He too has the ability to BE the character. look out for The Two Ronnies starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. It is a sketch show that ran for many years. There are hundreds of characters that they BECOME not just act as.
Also watch Dangermouse.
Hellwyck
Also Count Duckula.
Crumbs DM!
Yeah, you talk about the British comedy going over your head thing, yet things did go over your head.
Oh, the irony of the irony in that!
the 'batman and robin' scene ... they were on their way to a fancy dress party and their vehicle had broken down, so they had to run to their destination . . . it was filmed in great secrecy at around 3 o'clock in the morning, so that no-one would know about the episode until it was screened on the television. .. it is nice to see you enjoying our best classic comedies.
That fall in the pub is the one of the funniest things in comedy.
Again, without context it is difficult to get all the jokes. They are dressed as Batman and Robin for a fancy dress party, if I remember rightly, and they are late so they are running!
You have to be 🇬🇧 to understand this great program..
Many Europeans also love it.
I am surprised that they did not view the chandelier episode. That, in my opinion, was on of the best and funniest things to watch in the entire run of Only Fools and Horses.
Probably the best comedy series of all time.
No not sophisticated , just a bloody good laugh.
React to "Bottom" starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson
Thts slapstick
The yellow Trotter's van is a Reliant Regal. 3-wheeler cars like the Reliant and Bond Minicar (not to be confused with the Mini) were popular because in the eyes of the Law they were equivalent to a motorcycle and side-car which also had three wheels. Thus you only needed a motorbike licence, not a full driving licence, to drive them. It was easier to get a motorbike licence in those days.
John Harrison was a clock maker who solved the problem of determining longitude at sea. He realised that time varies across the globe, so if you knew the time in a particular locality (noon is easily determined) and also the time in Greenwich, London (the zero point for longitude) then the time difference could be converted into longitude at the rate of 15 degrees per hour.
Harrison produced a series of timekeepers, starting with H1 and going to his masterpiece H4.
collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/79142.html
H6, in the clip, is a fiction of course.
Your fellow-countrywoman Dava Sobel
www.davasobel.com/
wrote a brilliant book entitled "Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time" which I highly recommend. It formed the basis of an equally brilliant TV programme simply called "Longitude" with an all-star cast headed by Michael Gambon. It's available here:
czcams.com/video/LHvt48S9l4w/video.html
but buying the DVD would obviously be better.
"The van is frequently, and incorrectly, referred to as a Robin or Robin Reliant by the public, but it is actually a Reliant Regal Supervan III. The Trotters' original van is now on display in the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu ..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Regal
TheRenaissanceman65--- The Reliant Robin was the four-seater car while the Regal was the two-seater van. I owned both in the 60s- 70s.
You preceded the "SMARTCAR" by about 20 years but what was it like to drive one? I have seen videos where they, or 3 wheeled vehiicles like them, tended to tip over! When I was in service in Spain in the early 1970's I was tempted to purchase a Mini-Cooper and ship it home. But I lost my nerve, as this was at the height of the Detroit "Muscle Car" era; a time of Big cars with Big engines. So I followed the crowd like a good "MURICAN". So it goes...
My then wife had a Reliant Robin which I took for a spin one evening. I drove enthusiastically (as I usually do) round a left-hand bend. With a little more enthusiasm it would certainly have rolled over. I drove more sedately after that. She went on to get a Reliant Kitten when she passed her full driving test, which had a wheel at each corner.
Incidentally, my dream car in those days (1970's) was the Reliant Scimitar GTE. I never got one.
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Gary L-- A bit hairy at times. I tipped mine over once, the nearside rear wheel dropped into a rut, the steerage wheel at the front lost traction, it swung across the road, rolled over once, ended up back on its wheels. The top was crushed, the windscreen was all over the road, I was shaking like a jelly, but I was still able to drive it home with the wind in my hair. They don't make them as tough as that any more. There was also the Meshasmit ( don't laugh if I spelt it wrong). A single seater with the single wheel at the back. German, of course.
English comedy at its best.
The falling through the bar hatch when with Trig has been voted the funniest tv moment ever.
I really enjoy watching your videos because seeing the wide-eyed smiles on your faces when some of the big comedic hits come off reminds me of when I first watched these shows when I was a kid with my dad.
You should watch Father Ted.
Gawan gawan gawan gawan.
AAACK GAWAN
Drink!
"I hear your a racist now father?"
I agree they might need subtitles though
Good video. But I'm afraid yanks don't get it .. and never will. British humour is the American enigma
The actress that played Councillor Murray, used to live in my town. When she didn't have an acting job, she used to be a barmaid in my local pub. She said to me once that being in a successful TV sitcom or drama was never a guarantee that you would get regular work. The acting profession is probably one of the most fickle industries there is.
Thanks guys loved the video glad you enjoyed it too , that last clip wasn't in the script he really did fall over but they left it in becasue it went down so well with the audience
They were dressed as Batman and Robin because they were told by a friend it was fancy dress when in fact that is how they turned up at a funeral.
they turn up at a wake, not a funeral
Correct
I think Blackadder (series 2,3 or 4) should be watched, but something like Bottom might be a bit too weird for you (kind of like very violent vaudeville).
Then the young ones will completely destroy their understanding of British comedy
Then the young ones will completely destroy their understanding of British comedy
Hand Solo Percy, seen it ,pinched it and spent it.
Will you please stop saying that. Always call it 'the Scottish play'.
So you want me to say 'the Scottish play?
Yes!!
Rather than Macbeth?
Hot potato
orchestra stalls
Puck will make amends!
LOL!!!I have just said the same thing!!!! I was at school during BlackAdder 3 and 4 - Seasons 2-4 are a MUST watch! (still not really feeling season 1)
Hey guys it's great to see Americans watching a classic british comedy. You should watch the whole collection from start to finish 😁 definitely subscribed to you :D
In the 'batman' scene, Del and Rodney were on their way to a costume party, as their three wheeled car had broken down and they were late. Turns out when they arrived at the party, no one else was dressed in a costume. ;)