As a kid of 8 he was my idol. I wanted to be just like him as an adult, and now with every passing year I get closer to the real thing. Iconic character.
"Hello...yes I'd like to speak to the manager please and be quick about it." I use that line every time I ring up to complain about stuff now lol. Thanks Victor.
Oh boy, the plant in the toilet scene almost caused the blood vessels in my face to explode because it was that funny. Richard Wilson's appearance in Father Ted was also really funny. Imagine if Victor Meldrew and Father Jack were living in the same house- that would be absolutely priceless!
I find myself smiling 😃 while watching these so many good memories of sat with my grandma 👵 and grandad watching them. My grandad was a cross between Victor Meldrew and Compo from last of the summer wine. I miss him terribly every single day 😪 😢 😞
I got the boxed set of all episodes for 10 quid but it's a priceless masterpiece of die laughing comedy drama. That solo episode Jury Duty is indeed a tour-de-force. Amazing performance.
Richard Wilson was made for this character. Something I notice between US and UK comedy is that the Brits put a lot more focus on the character's delivery of lines rather than the witty lines themselves.
I seriously pissed myself laughing one night watching one of these episodes absolutely brilliant comedy loved it one of the best richard Wilson is a legend
This is me and how i go round my house ranting when everything goes wrong, which is frequently, I'm not like that on the phone, if anything I'm too nice and polite. Thinking I should adopt a more Victor like approach lol 😂
This solo jury duty episode is my favourite one. I think I would even say it is probably the best episode of One Foot In The Grave. Victor Meldrew's solo performance here was second to none. This was 30 minutes of a laugh a minute comedy at it's very best. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
The thing about British sitcoms is they place a lot of importance in how the character delivers the lines. Whereas generally American sitcoms focus on the witty lines so you could just replace the actor and it wouldn't make much difference.
This is why we loved this series. Brilliant just brilliant. I don't care if you are white, black, a different religion or creed... This will make anyone laugh..... Everyone of us has either seen or witnessed something like this in their life
Some people say Victor is a bad tempered, miserable and grumpy old git - but I disagree. He is actually a thoughtful and kind soul who is simply frustrated by, and rightly complains about, the insanity, poor customer service, "couldn't care less" attitude so common in the UK these days. Played to perfection by Mr Wilson and wonderfully written too. It will never go out of fashion, as we will always have dealings with jobsworths, and hopeless companies with appalling service, and those who take no pride in their surroundings.
From cartoons to comedies I have to say this episode of one foot in the grave has to be one of the funniest. The part I like the best is Victor Meldrew’s temper when he uses the phrase “What in the name of Bloody Hell” I find this comedy so hilarious when he finds a plant in the downstairs toilet and a wig in the baking dough. The other part I live is “I’d like to speak to the manager please & be quick about it” he then gives his surname & the “No he doesn’t but he bloody well will shortly “ . Absolutely hilarious
I still giggle like I did as a child watching it the first time when the plant was planted in the toilet and when he found the wig in the bread just as he had said he would never be rude to anyone then he was lol
When I first saw victor pull that now I know to be a toupe out of that loaf of bread 🍞, at first when I saw the top bit of the toupe come out, I thought it was a dead bird lol.
Victor Meldrew has such a temper , the best part I like is the line “What in the name of bloody hell” , I’d like to speak to the manager please & be quick about it, Meldrew, no he doesn’t but he will shortly & the second phrase “No he doesn’t but he bloody well will shortly & of course “Put it in the downstairs toilet. To me these have to be the best & funniest bits of the comedy.
As a kid of 8 he was my idol. I wanted to be just like him as an adult, and now with every passing year I get closer to the real thing. Iconic character.
how old are you now ?
I hope you’re not married! Insufferable.
Most people say; "This is what I'll be like when I'm old." This is me now....
Same.
both in the trail episode epic absoulutley hillarious
Same
Me too and I'm only 25
I’m getting that way and I’m 43. Mind, if I found a plant in the toilet bowl or a wig in a loaf of bread I’d bought, I think I’d be justified...
Richard Wilson: absolute legend. A masterclass in comedy acting.
It's not comedy acting, it is now, sadly, my life :)
“A young chap. I didn’t catch his name. It may have been Frank Spencer” - what a seriously underrated line. Always cracks me up 😂
I relate more and more to Victor with each passing day it's frightening.
'The Trial' is a phenomenal episode, Richard Wilson pulling off a solo 30 minute rant effortlessly.
One of the best sitcoms ever made
Mrs warboys is so funny with her one liners
Chris De Luca one of the funniest
Along with In Sickness And In Health! ruclips.net/p/PLOqlcRBgAGt3OOc_otTFUuPtiICZmQJwz
Fawlty Towers also, just a shame that the UK is too PC for them to make shows like that any more
Amen to that def the best x
The older I get, the more I find myself more aligned with Victor Meldrew than I expect
"Hello...yes I'd like to speak to the manager please and be quick about it."
I use that line every time I ring up to complain about stuff now lol. Thanks Victor.
"No he doesn't but he bloody will shortly!" 😂😂😂
ive seen this a million times. i could recite it word for word. and yet im crying with laughter even now.
Oh boy, the plant in the toilet scene almost caused the blood vessels in my face to explode because it was that funny. Richard Wilson's appearance in Father Ted was also really funny. Imagine if Victor Meldrew and Father Jack were living in the same house- that would be absolutely priceless!
this man is a total legend
I find myself smiling 😃 while watching these so many good memories of sat with my grandma 👵 and grandad watching them. My grandad was a cross between Victor Meldrew and Compo from last of the summer wine. I miss him terribly every single day 😪 😢 😞
Happy memories of watching this growing up in the 90s
The man is a legend I wish I could say all the things victor says
And a truly lovely man in real life too. ☺
MY OLD MAN WAS JUST LIKE HIM AND THE LANGUAGE TOO LOL
All you need is to get old, then it just kinda comes naturally. Well, it does for me😂.
Don't hold back. Let loose. You only live once. Enjoy yourself. Besides, it feels great when you're in the right. 👍😁
I got the boxed set of all episodes for 10 quid but it's a priceless masterpiece of die laughing comedy drama. That solo episode Jury Duty is indeed a tour-de-force. Amazing performance.
The episode where they go to the seaside b&b is incredible
I'm on for Jury service in october not a pleasant prospect
WHAT IN THE NAME OF BLOODY HELL!
Steven R "I didn't catch his name, it may have been Frank Spencer"
Steven R I just DO NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!
I DO NOT BELIEVE IT!
A BBC Sitcom Reference: Richard Wilson Once Appeared In A Some Mothers Do Have ‘Em Episode Once.
Mike Colin Wilde i forgot about that!!!
I’ve always liked what I call “complainer comedy”, any sort of grumpiness, insults or sarcasm.
I love the way that he say what in the name of bloody hell had me in stitches
Richard Wilson was made for this character. Something I notice between US and UK comedy is that the Brits put a lot more focus on the character's delivery of lines rather than the witty lines themselves.
SO true!
The difference is easy: British comedy is actually funny.
That and the fact British people have a sense of humour and Americans don’t
He almost turned it down coz he was 53 when he was cast, and Victor was 60. He didn’t feel he was old enough
I dearly hope they show this in the US ;)
This episode always sticks in my mind. It’s a brilliant piece of acting from start to finish. Richard Wilson’s soliloquy’s are hilarious.
How can anyone down vote this? C'mon!
He may be a grumpy git, but it's not as though he doesn't have good reason for it in a lot of situations.
The only sane man in a world full of idiots
mzytryck the older you get the more you turn into Victor meldrew Lol 😃😂😄
mzytryck so hilarious 😄😃😅😆😁😀
mzytryck the plant in the toilet is so hilarious poor old Victor everything goes wrong for him
@@charlottecole5281 That's something to look forward to for all of us :D
I seriously pissed myself laughing one night watching one of these episodes absolutely brilliant comedy loved it one of the best richard Wilson is a legend
When he pulled the toupee out of that loaf of bread, I was laughing so hard, my sides split. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wet myself laughing at this scene
I'm binge watching this at the moment,so funny,brillianty written and acted,great show
This is me and how i go round my house ranting when everything goes wrong, which is frequently, I'm not like that on the phone, if anything I'm too nice and polite. Thinking I should adopt a more Victor like approach lol 😂
It's me when I'm cooking and what ever I'm cooking ends up slightly overcooked.
😄
Love the way he says HELLO! Too
After not even thinking about this show for nearing 15 years, the first 5 seconds of hearing voice hit a nostalgic vibe I didn’t know was possible.
One of the greatest comedys ever
victor rocks and tells people like it and sticks up for himself.
This solo jury duty episode is my favourite one. I think I would even say it is probably the best episode of One Foot In The Grave. Victor Meldrew's solo performance here was second to none. This was 30 minutes of a laugh a minute comedy at it's very best. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
The Trial.
The toupee in the loaf of bread I.nearly wet myself laughing
Luke Garner I saw that episode I nearly choked to death from laughing too much Victor is a legend 😃😄😅😆
That doesn't occurr every day!
False arm in the french stick, a glass eye staring up at me out of the coconut meringues 😂😂😂
@@aagrille7222 That was absolute genius! I almost got dizzy - I was laughing such a lot!
There is something about British sit-coms.... you either love them or hate them.. no in between. This is a perfect example... absolutely priceless.
The thing about British sitcoms is they place a lot of importance in how the character delivers the lines. Whereas generally American sitcoms focus on the witty lines so you could just replace the actor and it wouldn't make much difference.
When you get older you do get grumpier and more empathetic to Victor's life 😂
Victor is hilarious
Who would of thought of putting a plant in a toilet and a wig in a loaf of bread?
Priceless
Love Victor what a legend classic comedy 😄😃😄😄😃😄😄
This was great, Richard Wilson played this so well hahahaha its not just what he says its how he says it lol
Victor meldrew rocks
Love this guy, one of 🏴's greatest exports 😂
plant in the toilet that is so Hilarious
I shat myself when I first saw that image! Nowadays I just piss myself!
He did say *"put it in the downstairs toilet"* so they took it seriously 😂
One of my favourite scenes, along with the time the phone rang and he picked up a puppy to his ear instead of the phone. Lol.
Those 5 classic words...
"I DO NOT BELIEVE IT!"
This was just like my dad Bless him
Hilarious comedy,loved it
this is one of the best episodes ever made
I once taped "what in the name of bloody hell" from this to my text message tone lol
I should do that as my ex husbands and ex mother in laws ringtone.
I think I might do that to unwanted callers Lol
good idea to get rid of unwanted callers
I tape that to get rid of foreign people phoning me up
Imagine that phone going off during an emotional scene at the cinema or theatre
People say, "I will be like this when I'm old" this is me now...
I like Victor Meldrew!
Jax Nean I do to he says what he thinks and doesn't care
Jax Nean the man is legend
Victor's finest moment.
Frank Spencer! A reference to Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, that is fantastic!
HAS NOBODY REALISED THIS!?
The Real G.O.D., nigga Yes. That is the joke.
Probably my favourite episode and the two funniest moments in the whole series. Utter genius writing and delivery! Hilarious!
Imagine Victor Meldrew living next to Hyacinth from, "Keeping Up Appearances!"
actorben She would invite him to a candle light supper and he would tell her to “Sod off!” LOL. 😆
This would be hilarious
Oh what a combination that would be lol 🤣🤣🤣
I think they would argue alot lol 😂
I could imagine him being nice to her sometimes and then if she invites him to her candlelight supper he would snap
the plant in the toilet totally hilarious
Plant in the toilet! Somebody musta been on some weed that day!
i laughed so much i started crying!!!!
this comedy is so well wriiten there is a reason why victor gets angry
Simply the best comedy of all time 😂
The best comedy ever made. Brilliant writing and acting.
how time flies cant believe its 20 years ago
We should all strive to be like Victor Meldrew.
Victor is the man
I love Victor Meldrew! I understand the frustration he faces lol
Comedy is all about timing. And Richard Wilson has impeccable timing
WHAT IN THE NAME OF BLOODY HELL , I DO NOT BELIEVE IT !
This is my fave episode
I liked "Iv'e had a good life..." then stands up "No I bloody well haven't!"
It's so funny also because Richard Wilson appeared in Some Mothers Do Av Em in 1978 as a potential buyer fro Frank Spencer's furniture lol!
James Fahrenheit Yeah, and he corpsed like fuck :)
LOL he did! :)
This is why we loved this series. Brilliant just brilliant. I don't care if you are white, black, a different religion or creed... This will make anyone laugh..... Everyone of us has either seen or witnessed something like this in their life
you know when he has the hump his signature is straight to the phone to sort it out haha quality best episode ever was when he stayed in all day
this show is awesome
Pure class
Some people say Victor is a bad tempered, miserable and grumpy old git - but I disagree. He is actually a thoughtful and kind soul who is simply frustrated by, and rightly complains about, the insanity, poor customer service, "couldn't care less" attitude so common in the UK these days. Played to perfection by Mr Wilson and wonderfully written too. It will never go out of fashion, as we will always have dealings with jobsworths, and hopeless companies with appalling service, and those who take no pride in their surroundings.
genius writing and brillant cutaway shot
Victor is a legend 😄😄😄😄😄
From cartoons to comedies I have to say this episode of one foot in the grave has to be one of the funniest. The part I like the best is Victor Meldrew’s temper when he uses the phrase “What in the name of Bloody Hell” I find this comedy so hilarious when he finds a plant in the downstairs toilet and a wig in the baking dough. The other part I live is “I’d like to speak to the manager please & be quick about it” he then gives his surname & the “No he doesn’t but he bloody well will shortly “ . Absolutely hilarious
“WHAT IN THE NAME OF BLOODY HELL!!!!!!”
David Renwick was a genius, so was Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbir, and Eric Idle❤❤❤❤
I often find myself ringing and complaining like this nowadays. Always think of Victor.
Classic remember watching this with the family when i was younger lol
Love the series. Who Bloody well won't !!
My favourite episode, simply because it's just him on his own.
Absolutely incredible 😂😂😂
This is one scene which will make me laugh every time I see it till the day I die
Get well Richard xxxxxx
I still giggle like I did as a child watching it the first time when the plant was planted in the toilet and when he found the wig in the bread just as he had said he would never be rude to anyone then he was lol
a great scene
When I first saw victor pull that now I know to be a toupe out of that loaf of bread 🍞, at first when I saw the top bit of the toupe come out, I thought it was a dead bird lol.
At first I thought that too!
Victor Meldrew has such a temper , the best part I like is the line “What in the name of bloody hell” , I’d like to speak to the manager please & be quick about it, Meldrew, no he doesn’t but he will shortly & the second phrase “No he doesn’t but he bloody well will shortly & of course “Put it in the downstairs toilet. To me these have to be the best & funniest bits of the comedy.
And of course Victor Medrew met Frank Spencer in previous life! (Well Richard Wilson did when he appeared in Some Mothers Do Ave 'Em).
my favorite episode
He just always makes me smile and laff!!!!!!!!!!:)
Victor Meldrew always reminds me of my dad
this was one of the best comedy's ever
My tummy hurts 😂😂😊🤣😋😊
Love this man
I.... Do .... Not ... Beliiiieeeeve it!!!
"A mistake anyone could have made...!?!?"
That first bit: I died.
I love love this prog back in the day but still great .
That's my favorite episode of One foot in the grave.
"Only somebody's bloody toupee"
A man after my own heart 😉😉