He's too modest about his acting ability. You can see it when him and Charlie gave an interview about the fast show a few years back which is on RUclips somewhere. I think it's because he had no real acting training and most comedians are sheepish when it comes to any sort of praise for acting ability. Shame really because in the right role he could easily have been a big actor in Hollywood but he's had a brilliant career regardless and in the end might have dodged a bullet with how fake Hollywood really is
@A small amount of peas You've hit the nail on the head mate. Harry Enfield,,The Fast Show and Catherine Tate etc! Their acting abilities are far beyond some of the biggest names in the film industry. Oscars are awarded for far less.
At last, a role model for my decrepit years, which are creeping up on me faster than I care to admit (I'll be 60 in October). I've already mastered Introductory Rambling, now on to Intermediate Semi-Coherent Blathering.
I am 50. People stop listening to you as you get older I am finding. I’m becoming less relevant. I can’t look forward too much either. It’s fey depressing,
That prolonged look into the camera. The audience stops laughing in realisation that something sad or terrible is coming. A very touching moment from Rowley.
@@patagualianmostly7437 Then again, whoever you choose as a person to make such a sweeping statement you will have trouble convincing me.But for someone without (a plus IMO) all that classical training, kind of self-taught, he DOES have quite a range, good timing and delivery.I admire him far more than many of the lauded 'industry greats'.
@@ianrutherford878 Hi Ian...Yeah...I can go with that, no problem. Horses for courses is all I am saying. I just think those who can hack it on stage...wherever in the world...and in movies deserve a shade more respect. I suspect Mr Depp was being a bit-tongue-in cheek as regards his remarks on Paul Whitehouse...who is a fabulous comedy actor.... I appreciate those who can do all forms of acting. Variety is the spice of life, is it not? Cheers.
@@patagualianmostly7437 You're probably right.J.D. must've been aware that among the many stars and luvvies and their fans and critics,his remark would ruffle some feathers.Personally,I don't think I have more respect for show-biz personalities or actors than for other beings.But having dared to step onto a stage and find out what it feels like to perform to a decent house, I may admire the courage of some and the talent of some.
@@fusionhar as someone who actually works for the NHS, we fucking hate Boris and the Tories. They're tearing this institution into shreds and feeding the scraps to jackals. We need to kick the Tories to the curb. They keep taking pieces away and selling them to privatised companies against the wishes of the people. I'm glad that jackass was fired, but it should have happened a LONG time ago
I think these days people still appreciate the comedy and the craft of Paul Whitehouse in these sketches, whatever their age and generation. I’m not sure younger audiences realise how realistic this was. There were Rowly Birkins all over London in the 70s and 80s. Very posh, pissed, incoherent and enthusiastic. Hard as nails too! Sometimes they’d fought in both wars.
This is immensely skilled acting, and possibly my favourite of his characters. Some very subtle touches, that works on several levels layers. True crafstmanship.
Chris Price Johnny Depp was really taken aback at his acting ability when he took part in the final episode of TFS, you do not much more of a "attaboy" than that.
Paul whitehouse is my growing up comedy, the man is a genius , feel privileged to have enjoyed and laughed my head off to the fast show , so many great characters, but rowley is the best , closely followed by ted and Ralph etc 😂
Whitehouse always nailed the essence of any character he played..and instead of copying exactly a type of character, he portrays the character as he sees them in real life..but to the extreme
What a absolute legend....Who can do this anymore..Paul you are the best...Love from Australia..I have worked for so many Rowley's in my day...❤❤❤ I love you..xxooo😂😂😂😂😂😂
I started off looking for Rowley Birkin on youtube, and then I lukdthruanumbrovdieros, ntknwngwhatiwslkngfr, slowly clicking from one link to the next. Nxthnginsasmgllkngfr a child's doll, going into a fire. Very sad occasion. Asfasirmbritwschmbsev... Merry Christmas, and all that. Hah! But, I remember then that I was very, very drunk.
Ahh Yes sqwerflopiop axkweebobobmnhmgm A Very Deluded Man In The Comment Section!. abrrryeow makakaka shhhh abanaban Im Afraid You Did An Epic Fail, Haha!, Yes amnmhm gmin aknomh. NO!....Your Very,.....Very,......Lame!.
Whenever i see a rope, extension cord, telephone cable, hosepipe, draught excluder, I can't resist shouting "Snake!" Cheers Paul, the joke will be with me for life.
You could tell something was off from the start of that sketch. The clock, the cigarette. He conveys an inner hurt which is instantly recognisable. Something was wrong. You could almost picture his painful memories by simply looking in his eyes. I'm an alcoholic and that's why, for me, this hits so hard. Special events, traumatic events... in the one life you have... and I was drunk. As my doctor said; "it's a life's job, but it's possible" I know one part of that statement is true. It's hard being at war with yourself everyday, but I have no choice but to fight. And I will.
@@JustinSawyer-ji5wm Your observation of him are so sensitive, Paul is an amazing actor who did portray the vulnerability of this old man. I went through a depressing boozy time , but in the end i would pour a new bottle of wine down the sink which always felt satisfying, in my quest to quit. A waste of money, a waste of brain cells. I wish you a hopeful 2024. Take care. 🧡🌤☕️🌱
@@anjou6497 Life is as cruel as it is beautiful. I hope 2024 treats you well. I will not stand for the horrid year I had of 2023. This year will be a good year. Wish you all the best and I hope to be a strong as you. Peace ❤
i love this,. reminds me of fun times, but, back then i never had them all in a row, and i got to the last minuite, and my head almost popped!!! with crazy energy hahahaha , brilliant
"The BBC webpage on Rowley Birkin tells of the character's origins, saying, "Rowley was based on a man, named Andrew Rollo, who Paul Whitehouse met on a fishing trip to Iceland."
Worked for morrisons Gadbrook back in 00's.. our old operations manager was just like this guy...he had a bottle whiskey hidden in the draws of his desk in the operation office... always see him drinking and swinging away in the dark. Often call people to office "Jonathan Fletcher to the office ppppllllllleeeeaaaaassssseeee". Even call himself sometimes🤣🤣 Red faced and completely leathered... Gave us all a good laugh... RIP MOZZA🍾🍾👍👍👍 PPPPPLLLLLLEEEEAAASSSSSEEEE!!!!!
3:38 if this laugh at the end is fake, it’s the best fake laugh I’ve ever heard 👍👍👍👍 This moment, Johnny Ludlow and the sad story and the ones that have stuck with me for decades.
A fantastic character played to perfection..Mr. Whitehouse at his very best!!!😂😂. A genius creation...I understand every story...Does that mean I was very very drunk??😊😊
In late stage cirrhosis the prolonged alcohol damage to the liver causes what’s called hepatic portal vein hypertension. This in turn, a long-time ICU specialist pal once told me, can result in a specific form of cerebral oedema, which then can cause an almost Tourette’s-like type of incoherent outburst and rambling conversation oftentimes to no one there. Many people just never see this, unless accosted by the drunken homeless, because the afflicted often exhibit it only in the last few months of life, when they’re stuck out of view in hospitals. He concluded that Whitehouse’s performance as Birkin was an exquisitely observed character study, which must surely have meant someone in his family was a serious aged alchie, whom he had been able to see up close.
Did some work for a retired wing commander,was not unlike this. There were two of us on the job,and he confided in me that he “ wasn’t keen on the other chap”, but that he”liked the cut of my jib ‘ I was delighted,no-one had ever liked the cut of my job before 😀
From 4.55 to 6.25 is one of the finest pieces of acting you will ever see. Paul Whitehouse is one of the very best, up there with any of them.
Don't mind saying it brought a tear to the eye...wonderful.
That moment when he says 'and I held her in my arms' is heart-breaking
@@WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck Agreed
He's too modest about his acting ability. You can see it when him and Charlie gave an interview about the fast show a few years back which is on RUclips somewhere. I think it's because he had no real acting training and most comedians are sheepish when it comes to any sort of praise for acting ability.
Shame really because in the right role he could easily have been a big actor in Hollywood but he's had a brilliant career regardless and in the end might have dodged a bullet with how fake Hollywood really is
@A small amount of peas You've hit the nail on the head mate. Harry Enfield,,The Fast Show and Catherine Tate etc! Their acting abilities are far beyond some of the biggest names in the film industry. Oscars are awarded for far less.
The finest comedy actor of his generation.
🤣
At last, a role model for my decrepit years, which are creeping up on me faster than I care to admit (I'll be 60 in October). I've already mastered Introductory Rambling, now on to Intermediate Semi-Coherent Blathering.
I am 50.
People stop listening to you as you get older I am finding. I’m becoming less relevant. I can’t look forward too much either. It’s fey depressing,
I'm 32. All this makes my next 30 years sounds like they're going to be great...cheers
@@jh7589 don’t worry you will see.
@@anonymoushuman8962 yayyy
@@jh7589 lol
Just being honest.
You will find out. Make the most of it whilst you are young and “happy go lucky”
Is it only the British that deliver this level of comedy genius? Pure gold.
Rowley Birkin QC a compilation of the QC.. 0215am 3.11.23 which is just some chap talkin gibberish... ummmmmmmmm...
Greatest line for me: “She was half woman half fish. Terrible in the kitchen but a bloody good swimmer”
I hope 1 day this man gets the credit he truly deserves
6.12 that look, still gets me everytime. The eerie silence.
That prolonged look into the camera. The audience stops laughing in realisation that something sad or terrible is coming. A very touching moment from Rowley.
A fine piece of acting by Paul W in a very short slot. This highlights the fact that top comic actors would/do make very fine straight actors.
That sketch is a piece of art
@@johnorourke6869 It gets me every time. Sitting here, crying. Truly magnificent.
This one makes me cry,a river
Jonny Depp said of Whitehouse. He is Britain's best actor. . I have to agree.
Yeah. But Whitehouse said Depp was sn absolute tosser. Who didn't mean a word he uttered.
No disrespect to Mr. Depp....but...
Hardly a "Gilt Edged Endorsement" from a by-product of Hollywood...eh?
@@patagualianmostly7437 Then again, whoever you choose as a person to make such a sweeping statement you will have trouble convincing me.But for someone without (a plus IMO) all that classical training, kind of self-taught, he DOES have quite a range, good timing and delivery.I admire him far more than many of the lauded 'industry greats'.
@@ianrutherford878 Hi Ian...Yeah...I can go with that, no problem.
Horses for courses is all I am saying.
I just think those who can hack it on stage...wherever in the world...and in movies deserve a shade more respect.
I suspect Mr Depp was being a bit-tongue-in cheek as regards his remarks on Paul Whitehouse...who is a fabulous comedy actor.... I appreciate those who can do all forms of acting.
Variety is the spice of life, is it not?
Cheers.
@@patagualianmostly7437 You're probably right.J.D. must've been aware that among the many stars and luvvies and their fans and critics,his remark would ruffle some feathers.Personally,I don't think I have more respect for show-biz personalities or actors than for other beings.But having dared to step onto a stage and find out what it feels like to perform to a decent house, I may admire the courage of some and the talent of some.
"Shoot him you fool!" ...The entire British Empire immortalized in four words :)
Yes ... those were the days.
hear hear!!@@Offshoreorganbuilder
Ive genuinely met people like Rowley
"And I held her in my arms.........."
😳 😭😭😭😭
One of the best actors ever.
This bloke could lead us out of the COVID Shambles . A time when we need strong leadership.
Well, Boris is very much like him. I expect they are Bullingdon mates.
Nothing like as Intelligent as Boris though?? He the man.....jump,jump,jump,and NHS saved
Easy we all get very very drunk
@@fusionhar as someone who actually works for the NHS, we fucking hate Boris and the Tories. They're tearing this institution into shreds and feeding the scraps to jackals. We need to kick the Tories to the curb. They keep taking pieces away and selling them to privatised companies against the wishes of the people. I'm glad that jackass was fired, but it should have happened a LONG time ago
I think these days people still appreciate the comedy and the craft of Paul Whitehouse in these sketches, whatever their age and generation. I’m not sure younger audiences realise how realistic this was. There were Rowly Birkins all over London in the 70s and 80s. Very posh, pissed, incoherent and enthusiastic. Hard as nails too! Sometimes they’d fought in both wars.
The absolute, absolute sheer and utter perfection of comedy. Paul Whitehouse, pure genius!!
An almost Dickensian portrayal of how we see such characters. Utterly sublime and at time rip-roaringly funny and others where I was moved to tears.
He went on a fishing package tour in Iceland and there was an old chap who spoke exactly like this, and, well, Whitehouse does what Whitehouse does...
The bit were he gets upset is very powerful. 🇬🇧 👍
The story of his lost love is the counterpoint to the hilarity and shows his brilliance.
This is immensely skilled acting, and possibly my favourite of his characters. Some very subtle touches, that works on several levels layers. True crafstmanship.
A memorable collection of the Great Rowley Birkin QC, i enjoyed every minute of this. Thanks for posting
The sketch that starts at 4:53 shows what a superb actor Mr Whitehouse really is.
Chris Price Absolutely - quite a touching skit and what a contrast to the usual Birkin.
Chris Price Johnny Depp was really taken aback at his acting ability when he took part in the final episode of TFS, you do not much more of a "attaboy" than that.
I'm afraid this is a youtube nonsense. Your posting badly cropped other people's work. Shame on you. No wonder you have so few subs.
Yep 4 years ago you died
6.08 i held her in my arms,that's the human pause and the look of regret at it's finest
It's very rare that acting reduces me to tears....but that does
Paul whitehouse is my growing up comedy, the man is a genius , feel privileged to have enjoyed and laughed my head off to the fast show , so many great characters, but rowley is the best , closely followed by ted and Ralph etc 😂
6:34 BANG. Right up the arse
Whitehouse always nailed the essence of any character he played..and instead of copying exactly a type of character, he portrays the character as he sees them in real life..but to the extreme
Paul Whitehouse is a genius. Big.fan since 90s
He acted for me once on a parking ticket. I got life.
Rowley Birkin QC is what I would like to be if I'm ever old.
Absolutely my favourite Fast Show character, gets me in hysterics every time
What a absolute legend....Who can do this anymore..Paul you are the best...Love from Australia..I have worked for so many Rowley's in my day...❤❤❤ I love you..xxooo😂😂😂😂😂😂
If only we had Judges as sane as Rowley Birkin QC.
We might even see justice in some shape or form.
Patagualian Mostly go back down into your mummies basement,
That is 60% of judges
He’s not a Judge
Comedy gold 🤣 I haven't laughed so much in ages 🤣 tears rolling down my eyes and belly in stitches ❤
I started off looking for Rowley Birkin on youtube, and then I lukdthruanumbrovdieros, ntknwngwhatiwslkngfr, slowly clicking from one link to the next. Nxthnginsasmgllkngfr a child's doll, going into a fire. Very sad occasion. Asfasirmbritwschmbsev... Merry Christmas, and all that. Hah! But, I remember then that I was very, very drunk.
:D Brilliant!!
Michael Rogers j
Ahh Yes sqwerflopiop axkweebobobmnhmgm A Very Deluded Man In The Comment Section!. abrrryeow makakaka shhhh abanaban Im Afraid You Did An Epic Fail, Haha!, Yes amnmhm gmin aknomh. NO!....Your Very,.....Very,......Lame!.
@@GavRich07 something somethin a rather yes, something somethin aee ye am tsu no. Gave him tubs up tho, i was very very drunk.
Very, very good. IthnkttyuarverrryclverbtunftntlyImntvydrk
What a wonderful talent! Priceless!
Whenever i see a rope, extension cord, telephone cable, hosepipe, draught excluder, I can't resist shouting "Snake!"
Cheers Paul, the joke will be with me for life.
Back to meet this legend in December 2021
This is the best acting I have ever seen.... How has Paul not got a knighthood?
Behind the chocolate shop
Rowley Birkin QC, up there with Fawlty & Blackadder as British comedy greats.
His love story is excrutiating. 🌺
You could tell something was off from the start of that sketch. The clock, the cigarette. He conveys an inner hurt which is instantly recognisable. Something was wrong. You could almost picture his painful memories by simply looking in his eyes.
I'm an alcoholic and that's why, for me, this hits so hard. Special events, traumatic events... in the one life you have... and I was drunk.
As my doctor said; "it's a life's job, but it's possible" I know one part of that statement is true. It's hard being at war with yourself everyday, but I have no choice but to fight. And I will.
@@JustinSawyer-ji5wm Your observation of him are so sensitive, Paul is an amazing actor who did portray the vulnerability of this old man.
I went through a depressing boozy time , but in the end i would pour a new bottle of wine down the sink which always felt satisfying, in my quest to quit. A waste of money, a waste of brain cells.
I wish you a hopeful 2024. Take care. 🧡🌤☕️🌱
@@anjou6497 Life is as cruel as it is beautiful. I hope 2024 treats you well. I will not stand for the horrid year I had of 2023. This year will be a good year. Wish you all the best and I hope to be a strong as you.
Peace ❤
@@JustinSawyer-ji5wm Peace, love and hope for you ; with plenty of rainbows. 🌈💖
He's quality isnt he!one of the best in my humble opinion.
This scrip totally destroyed me
That man most of his life was drunk and not sober!
Thank you,chris for this experience!Damn,i really admire paul!
I held her in my arms .............................😢.....I'm afraid I was very drunk 😐.....Just classic scene 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧6:00
I find this one incredibly moving
Beautiful.
Breaks my heart
i love this,. reminds me of fun times, but, back then i never had them all in a row, and i got to the last minuite, and my head almost popped!!! with crazy energy hahahaha , brilliant
"The whole bloody leg was completely septic!"
4:52
Damn, totally unexpected. Paul Whitehouse is a master. I'm in tears for fuck's sake.
He sounds like a retired general , after a few too many Officer's Mess do's !! Superb character comedian , one of the best ever !!
Based on a real person that Paul met on holiday I believe.
Absolutely brilliant how He does the laughter.
I just loved The Fast Show and Whitehouse shows that comedians sometimes hold the greatest acting range. 4:55 is proof. Outstanding!
Paul Whitehouse's' genius is clear to see ....how the heck did he dream up this fabulous character?!!
"The BBC webpage on Rowley Birkin tells of the character's origins, saying, "Rowley was based on a man, named Andrew Rollo, who Paul Whitehouse met on a fishing trip to Iceland."
mobile.twitter.com/TheFastShow1/status/1180378559929556992
he is so diverse
Keith Richards
"Quite, quite, quite beautiful!" Bravo! Blooming excellent.
Supreme comedy. Never ever stops being funny 😅
A lorry load of interesting cheeses
Amazing how you can still conjure up the images to go along with his story telling
Quite flummoxed by an outrageous cat! 🤣
Elements of Sir Les Patterson of England here. ❤️
Turn on the subtitles for extra fun! 😂😂
ty for that
Now in recovery I get him even more🤣looked forward to the fast show every weekend .. hes like keith Richard's if he still got pissed spitting image
Thanks for this! Rowley Birkin was the most hilarious bit from Fast Show. Brilliant!
I absolutely love LOONS, therefore I love Rowley , makes you proud to be british.
6:06 - 6:22 Really good acting by Paul Whitehouse.
Isn't it.
Daniel Williamson Poignant
@@BestUserNameUK
Very......very........
...........................Poignant......
And a brilliant bit of writing as well, subverting your expectations.
@@ryanrtw it's genius, isn't it?
Reminds me so much of my father 🍻🍻😂😂 RIP
Big mistake watching this on a crowded train with ear phones, got terrible giggles 😂
Amazing acting, and absolutely hilarious 😂
His laugh is so contagious BRILLIANT.
10:35 "I was quite flummoxed by an outrageous cat"! - I just can't stop laughing.
Deserves more views!
Thankyou :-)
Such moving stories.
It's Prince Charles in about 4 years time.
Prince Charles now
Boris Johnson
Love this guy
Bloody love this guy!! 🤣🤣🤣
Best ever! Rowley for king!
Worked for morrisons Gadbrook back in 00's.. our old operations manager was just like this guy...he had a bottle whiskey hidden in the draws of his desk in the operation office... always see him drinking and swinging away in the dark. Often call people to office "Jonathan Fletcher to the office ppppllllllleeeeaaaaassssseeee". Even call himself sometimes🤣🤣 Red faced and completely leathered... Gave us all a good laugh... RIP MOZZA🍾🍾👍👍👍 PPPPPLLLLLLEEEEAAASSSSSEEEE!!!!!
Rowley always cheers me up
I tip my hat to you good Sir for putting this together!
Thanks. Much appreciated.
3:38 if this laugh at the end is fake, it’s the best fake laugh I’ve ever heard 👍👍👍👍
This moment, Johnny Ludlow and the sad story and the ones that have stuck with me for decades.
A fantastic character played to perfection..Mr. Whitehouse at his very best!!!😂😂. A genius creation...I understand every story...Does that mean I was very very drunk??😊😊
When he is going through the pictures never laughed so hard
I would love someone to try and make a story out of these, the scenario I picture in my head is hilarious 😂
Brilliant 😊😊😊
love it
Just hilarious silly humour at it's best 🤣
He's now a king's counsel KC.
He is probably the best role model and my biggest aspirant ever!
Genius
Like to see Rowley in his younger days in the War.
Chris Price. Thank you very much. #JohnnyLudlow
In late stage cirrhosis the prolonged alcohol damage to the liver causes what’s called hepatic portal vein hypertension. This in turn, a long-time ICU specialist pal once told me, can result in a specific form of cerebral oedema, which then can cause an almost Tourette’s-like type of incoherent outburst and rambling conversation oftentimes to no one there. Many people just never see this, unless accosted by the drunken homeless, because the afflicted often exhibit it only in the last few months of life, when they’re stuck out of view in hospitals. He concluded that Whitehouse’s performance as Birkin was an exquisitely observed character study, which must surely have meant someone in his family was a serious aged alchie, whom he had been able to see up close.
Good effort compiling all. Enjoyed it but only because I was ....
who the hell disliked this?
not the best show in the world but this sketch was brilliant.
Did some work for a retired wing commander,was not unlike this. There were two of us on the job,and he confided in me that he “ wasn’t keen on the other chap”, but that he”liked the cut of my jib ‘ I was delighted,no-one had ever liked the cut of my job before 😀
Reminds me of the old boy in fawlty towers
The Major! He had some of the best scenes :-D
@English Gentleman .....Did It
Vermin Fawlty! 😂
"A lorryload of cheeses" that cracks me up! 😂😂
Very small chaps but immensely strong.
Chris you have the editing skills of a ........... a........ no words!
Some fast show sketches were crap. But this always cracked me up!
It's the massive old man ears too 😂
Very amazing 👏 🤩 Paul Whitehouse ❤
SNAKE! SNAKE! WAHHH! BRRR!!
Yes
❤
I'm swiging pure vodka and spitting all over my laptop.......
Rowley Birkin QC 0214am 3.11.23 just sounds like me these days - especially at dole office... wow!!!
Absolutely brilliant actor.
14:36..'nouh said.Rowley was an amazing man..