The invisible woman sketches were based on Arabella Weir's actual frustrations over how her contributions to the show were percieved at the time. Middle Ages Guys was a series of sketches that start with James getting divorced from his wife, anda midlife crisis follows, hence him having a teenage girlfriend, getting tattoos and such. The best bit at the end is the audience's reaction being so loud it peaks the mics, and then Simon Day (on the far right of the screen) sneaking a drink from his pint while desperately trying to hide how badly he's corpsing. I remember Johnny Depp talking about how much he loved The Fast Show a few years before his appearance happened. This was a dream for him.
The fact that the Invisible Woman sketch was delivered so quickly, is the premise of the whole show. The guys noticed that when trailers for upcoming sketch shows were being screened, they obviously had to cut straight to the chase and deliver the humour. They thought, let's do that for the whole show, hence "The Fast Show"
Fun fact: the creators of the Fast Show, Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson, worked as decorators. One day, they spend more time coming up with sketches than actually decorating while on a job, and the home owner urged them to get into comedy instead. Stephen Fry still thinks it's the best advice he ever gave someone.
The Fast Show was a hilarious series. I recommend watching the Channel 9 sketches, especially Nimbo Cumulus. It's hilarious. The Jazz Club sketches are incredibly funny as well. Jackson Jeffrey Jackson is a must see.
Glad you like this, Megan. The 'Suit You' guys are two of my favourites and Johnny Depp was playing himself in this sketch from the final episode of the series. A shame to watch only specific sketches though. To do it justice, I'd recommend starting at the beginning and watching whole episodes in order as they have recurring characters. Some of which have a bit of progression that develops over time, you see. So the context with some of them could be lost with individual sketches.
Fun fact, originally, the 'Suit You Sir' Gents were originally conceived by Paul Whitehouse for Harry Enfield and Chums. But Harry didn't see the humour or appeal of the characters, and rejected them,. So Paul created the Fast Show to do his own stuff.
Morning Megan, I love ❤️ your reactions towards this old British show here! I like Johnny Depp as an actor not only in this one but also in one of my favourite movies ever, Sweeny Todd! Have a beautiful weekend & stay safe! ❤️🇬🇧
Hi Megan. Hope you are well. Johnny Depp is a big Anglophile. He loves all things British, especially British films and TV. He's also a massive fan of "The Fast Show" and asked if he could appear in it, hence, "Suit You Sir."
@@MeganRuth I'm not sure it was you, but there was a scene on a new UK tv show called 'Red Eye', where a group of people were sat around a table eating, and one person there looked just like you.
Arabella Weir wrote the Invisible Woman sketch, they did some variations on it and it was quite a while before Paul Whitehouse said to her, “Wait a minute, that’s what we are like with you isn’t it,” Arabella being one of only two women in the team.
Megan nails it again. Hadn't seen these - thanks. Harry and Paul were quite prolific and the quality was nearly always up there - as I've said, a gold mine. You're right. Johnny does a great Brit accent, and Scottish too. In fact my favourite movie of his is 2004's 'Finding Neverland' in which he plays Scots 'Peter Pan' creator J. M. Barrie. Co-stars Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman, Julie Christie and a remarkable turn from Freddie Highmore as the young Peter. Highly recommended if you haven't seen it already and if you want a change from humour. There are pirates but no Jack Sparrow grotesqueries, in fact I wish he'd done more of these 'straight' roles. I don't mind what you watch but I do hope more 'Fawlty Towers' is on the agenda at some stage.Till next time.
I just realised I'm not subscribed to your channel even though I watch your content now and then, and enjoy it. I feel so terrible about that, almost disloyal. I just don't know what to do!
Years ago went with a mate to buy a jacket. after discussing what sort my mate wanted the assistant got his tape measure out and went down to measure his inside leg. "What are you doing". Just getting your inside leg measurement in case you wanted to get some trousers to go with it. " !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. yer right, Get off
Paul beloved English comedian in everything he's done.great with Harry Enfield.1 of my favourites is the scaffolder sketches.last few years he's joined up with his old mate Bob Mortimer & did series called gone fishing(don't worry if you don't like fishing!)it's just 2 mates in the autumn of their lives talking about past,present,future.just 2 silly old Englishmen in beautiful surroundings.I believe paul & Harry worked in Stephen frys house when they were plasterers & became known as "the funny men"
Rip Caroline aherne(scorchio😎😇)more rabbit holes for you megan.1 of the female stars of the fast show co wrote & starred in the royle family.brilliant show,brilliant casting,writing,just a wonderful show.she also wrote & appeared as mrs.merton.sort of an old biddy who had her own talk show but ends up roasting famous celebrities
The funniest / most worrying thing about the tailor sketch is that it is based upon a real person! ruclips.net/video/OqJsCCgqnUs/видео.htmlsi=uIKusDjoCnszqEvX
The invisible woman sketches were based on Arabella Weir's actual frustrations over how her contributions to the show were percieved at the time.
Middle Ages Guys was a series of sketches that start with James getting divorced from his wife, anda midlife crisis follows, hence him having a teenage girlfriend, getting tattoos and such. The best bit at the end is the audience's reaction being so loud it peaks the mics, and then Simon Day (on the far right of the screen) sneaking a drink from his pint while desperately trying to hide how badly he's corpsing.
I remember Johnny Depp talking about how much he loved The Fast Show a few years before his appearance happened. This was a dream for him.
Johnny Depp has stated that Paul Whitehouse is his favourite actor of all time.
Amazing!
@@MeganRuth He even based his Character in the film Mortdecai on Pauls’ character from The Fast Show “The 13th Duke of Wybourne”
@@juankusoff Oh that's cool, I hadn't heard that about Mortdecai. I know he made a reference to Mark Williams' "which was nice" character in POTC.
@@ManlyStump He got Paul a part in it too, he was, Spinoza.
I never caught that reference in Pirates 😅
paul's genius
The fact that the Invisible Woman sketch was delivered so quickly, is the premise of the whole show. The guys noticed that when trailers for upcoming sketch shows were being screened, they obviously had to cut straight to the chase and deliver the humour. They thought, let's do that for the whole show, hence "The Fast Show"
Fast Show. One of the greatest British comedies of the 90's, yet it barely gets any reactions.
It's a tough one to react to as most of the sketches are so short. Either have to do compilations of the same character or full episodes.
@@bujin1977 Very true. Also, most Fast Show clips uploaded on RUclips are really bad quality.
Fun fact: the creators of the Fast Show, Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson, worked as decorators. One day, they spend more time coming up with sketches than actually decorating while on a job, and the home owner urged them to get into comedy instead. Stephen Fry still thinks it's the best advice he ever gave someone.
The Fast Show was a hilarious series. I recommend watching the Channel 9 sketches, especially Nimbo Cumulus. It's hilarious. The Jazz Club sketches are incredibly funny as well. Jackson Jeffrey Jackson is a must see.
Oh the 'Kinky' sketch is one of the best of this series, absolutely in hysterics!
Always good to see your reactions, Megan.
Shine on, sweetie.
The Big Long Punch-Up sketch is weirdly brilliant.
Loved The Fast Show ever since it began. I am sure you will get to it sometime, but Jazz Club is a must :)
you would love 'i saw you coming' sketches from Harry Enfield, just hilarious
and the dragon's den spoofs with paul and harry. absolutely fantastic
Glad you like this, Megan. The 'Suit You' guys are two of my favourites and Johnny Depp was playing himself in this sketch from the final episode of the series. A shame to watch only specific sketches though. To do it justice, I'd recommend starting at the beginning and watching whole episodes in order as they have recurring characters. Some of which have a bit of progression that develops over time, you see. So the context with some of them could be lost with individual sketches.
Delivered in under a minute……that’s why it’s called the ‘Fast Show’. Absolute classic!
Fun fact, originally, the 'Suit You Sir' Gents were originally conceived by Paul Whitehouse for Harry Enfield and Chums. But Harry didn't see the humour or appeal of the characters, and rejected them,. So Paul created the Fast Show to do his own stuff.
The fast show was on every Thursday night when I was at school. My favorite program.
Morning Megan, I love ❤️ your reactions towards this old British show here! I like Johnny Depp as an actor not only in this one but also in one of my favourite movies ever, Sweeny Todd! Have a beautiful weekend & stay safe! ❤️🇬🇧
Thanks Falcom! I like Johnny Depp too! Have a great weekend 😊
Comptetive Dad playing cricket is gold
26 of the Queen's runs!
I'm really enjoying your reactions to British comedy. Like a fine wine, it improves with age 😊
Hi Megan. Hope you are well. Johnny Depp is a big Anglophile. He loves all things British, especially British films and TV. He's also a massive fan of "The Fast Show" and asked if he could appear in it, hence, "Suit You Sir."
He's also got a mansion in the UK countryside, which apparently he's semi retired to.
ah I didn't know that! That explains a lot :)
@@MeganRuth I'm not sure it was you, but there was a scene on a new UK tv show called 'Red Eye', where a group of people were sat around a table eating, and one person there looked just like you.
@@stephenderbyshire7849 Yes that was me! :)
@@MeganRuth 👍
I proper laughed out loud at the middle sketch - caught me off guard. I think my favourite characters are Swiss Tony and Unlucky Alf.
The Fast Show was great and really developed some memorable characters and catch phrases.
Arabella Weir wrote the Invisible Woman sketch, they did some variations on it and it was quite a while before Paul Whitehouse said to her, “Wait a minute, that’s what we are like with you isn’t it,” Arabella being one of only two women in the team.
Oh my gosh I love that! Thank you for sharing. I can 100% relate and envision that conversation in my head 😂
It's great that you get the humour. Mind you, you've known us all for quite some time.
Depp was a fan of the show, this was a recurring set of characters and you probably needed to see the earlier ones to get this version.
The Fast Show is one of the funniest shows you are ever likely to see.
Oh you've got to try Colin Hunt the fast show . 😂
You need react to more Ken and Kenneth the tailors of the last sketch
Suit you Sir !
good stuff, more pls
Megan nails it again. Hadn't seen these - thanks. Harry and Paul were quite prolific and the quality was nearly always up there - as I've said, a gold mine. You're right. Johnny does a great Brit accent, and Scottish too. In fact my favourite movie of his is 2004's 'Finding Neverland' in which he plays Scots 'Peter Pan' creator J. M. Barrie. Co-stars Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman, Julie Christie and a remarkable turn from Freddie Highmore as the young Peter. Highly recommended if you haven't seen it already and if you want a change from humour. There are pirates but no Jack Sparrow grotesqueries, in fact I wish he'd done more of these 'straight' roles. I don't mind what you watch but I do hope more 'Fawlty Towers' is on the agenda at some stage.Till next time.
yes I have seen Finding Neverland! It's a fantastic film :) Don't worry, there will be plenty more Fawlty Towers to come! :)
Hi Megan, enjoying all your reactions, try this one please, Harry Enfield , 'Women for pity's sake don't drive', three cheers to you ooo thanks
I just realised I'm not subscribed to your channel even though I watch your content now and then, and enjoy it. I feel so terrible about that, almost disloyal.
I just don't know what to do!
Years ago went with a mate to buy a jacket. after discussing what sort my mate wanted the assistant got his tape measure out and went down to measure his inside leg. "What are you doing". Just getting your inside leg measurement in case you wanted to get some trousers to go with it. " !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. yer right, Get off
Great video but what are you wearing suits you girl suits you
What was my favourite character again? Hum
I know you would like it
Try Rowley Birkin Q.C.
Princess 😘
😊😊😊😊😊❤
Channel 9
Paul beloved English comedian in everything he's done.great with Harry Enfield.1 of my favourites is the scaffolder sketches.last few years he's joined up with his old mate Bob Mortimer & did series called gone fishing(don't worry if you don't like fishing!)it's just 2 mates in the autumn of their lives talking about past,present,future.just 2 silly old Englishmen in beautiful surroundings.I believe paul & Harry worked in Stephen frys house when they were plasterers & became known as "the funny men"
Rip Caroline aherne(scorchio😎😇)more rabbit holes for you megan.1 of the female stars of the fast show co wrote & starred in the royle family.brilliant show,brilliant casting,writing,just a wonderful show.she also wrote & appeared as mrs.merton.sort of an old biddy who had her own talk show but ends up roasting famous celebrities
Try Gimme Gimme Gimme with Kathy Burke. Hilarious, and rude but very funny.
You have a great sense of humour.
The funniest / most worrying thing about the tailor sketch is that it is based upon a real person! ruclips.net/video/OqJsCCgqnUs/видео.htmlsi=uIKusDjoCnszqEvX