@@deadmanomegagaming4061 KCMG stands for 'Kindly Call Me God' GCMG stands for 'God Calls Me God' Interestingly, Cabinet Secretary to Tony Blair was Gus O'Donnell, who used to add the initials GOD to memos he'd read
@@vaclav_fejt it was never specifically stated in universe that the prime minister was a man or a woman. and P.S. they actually filmed a Thatcher Cameo but it never aired.
@@GardEngebretsen Yes, I remember the scene with Bernard and Jim in the back of a car where Bernard explains the meaning if CMG, KCMG, and GCMG. However, I'm going by what the Interwebs say are the real honors of Sir Humphrey.
As a dane, THIS is why I love the english language. Eloquent in both pitch, tone and the words spoken, creating a result larger than it's constituents. Then there's the message and the misunderstanding on top - love it!
English is my native language and I do appreciate its richness. I've wondered if this quality evolved because many languages contributed to modern English and the language continues to borrow and incorporate continually. Thoughts?
@@michaelbayer5094 Obviously that is the case. Exactly the same phenomenon occurred at the opposite end of the Eurasian continent. The Japanese language has an enormous and very expressive vocabulary because it combines its native words with a vast lexicon of borrowings from Chinese, plus a host of more recent borrowings from Portuguese, English, French, German, and others. The incorporation of foreign words continues unabated.
Spoiler: The relationship which I might tentatively venture to aver has been not without some degree of reciprocal utility and perhaps even occasional gratification, is emerging a point of irreversible bifurcation and, to be brief, is in the propinquity of its ultimate regrettable termination. [Talking about his promotion]
Usually when shows make longer special episodes, they tend to be a bit below average. However, this episode absolutely killed it. It's probably one of my favourite episodes if not for this scene only.
@@arunabhalahiri4931 Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, The Thin Blue Line, Fawlty Towers, Keeping Up Appearances...just a few others off the top of my head...
He knew he had cancer since the age of 28, decades before this show came out. He knew he'd eventually die from it and to go on 40 years past diagnosis i'm sure he was at peace with it by this scene.
@Michael Red Sox : You're right. 'The Thick of It' was quite funny, but Yes Minister was the last REALLY funny comedy to grace the screen. Thank goodness for RUclips.
A couple years ago I met an mp in a local pub not my local mp he's never been in the area. We had a few pints and this show came up he said with a straight face it's 100% accurate
My local Morrisons has the complete series DVD for £10. Think buy it when I got the money. Knowing my luck when I do have the money spare it will be gone.
I suppose not but the twists and turns of Sir Humphrey's extraordinary usage of the English language made for some peerless comedic moments. YM/YPM was and still is a class apart for the subtleties of the script and the dexterity of the acting. My all-time favourite.
@@stephenphillip5656 Some of the sources that the writers, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, had were in the Civil Service. They also had sources inside HM Government.
It's amazing how Hacker conveys death, heaven, hell, confusion and annoyance in under a second at the end of the clip.
remarkable
And he can do it without a single word. Now THAT is acting!
Scary to think Paul Eddington had a terminal cancer most of his life and during this scene.
Yes - it's noticeable in the last series of YPM that he played nearly every scene sitting down.
Lovely actor. Much missed
Well as they say;
Civil servants don't die. They get promoted.
Nnnny'aye SAYY!!
The UK's top Diplomat to the EU is now going to be one, Lindsay Croisdale-*Appleby*
Kicked upstairs if they're bad enough
"Well of course, in the service, cmg stands for call me god"
-Bernard woolley
@@deadmanomegagaming4061
KCMG stands for 'Kindly Call Me God'
GCMG stands for 'God Calls Me God'
Interestingly, Cabinet Secretary to Tony Blair was Gus O'Donnell, who used to add the initials GOD to memos he'd read
Paul Eddington's physical comedy is absolutely brilliant.
It is funny how the PM is being referred to as "one who is greater than any of us."
"the Prime Minister give'th, and the Prime Minister take'th away. blessed is the name, Prime Minister."
well, he was talking about thatcher...
Especially when you know how little regard he has for any politician 🤣
@@thomasthetanderloin *spoilers*
Not exactly. The in-universe PM died and was replaced by Hacker. Also, the PM was IIRC a man.
@@vaclav_fejt it was never specifically stated in universe that the prime minister was a man or a woman.
and P.S. they actually filmed a Thatcher Cameo but it never aired.
If anyone could haunt Whitehall for eternity, it would be Sir Humphrey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO.
Sir Humphrey Appleby, GCMG. If you remember that joke from one of the episodes.
@@GardEngebretsen Yes, I remember the scene with Bernard and Jim in the back of a car where Bernard explains the meaning if CMG, KCMG, and GCMG. However, I'm going by what the Interwebs say are the real honors of Sir Humphrey.
God calls me god
@@trisamudeshwar7184 I love when Bernard says Sir Humphrey thinks he's god
@@martinputt6421Sir Humphrey is not God.
Should you tell him or should I.
"We'll still be seeing one another regularly"
"I'm sure you can find more exciting places to haunt."
🤣🤣 once a week at least!!
that made me LOL
Paul Eddington must have been one of the great comic actors of all time
he is. I would say he is King of Expressions!
Amen
His performance is peerless. Just wonderful.
True, but Nigel Hawthorne got most of the awards.
He Was one of the best , he was pretty amusing in the good life
Viewing this, I shed a tear of my own knowing that they are gone. RIP both. Sorely missed.😪
As well as Derek Fowlds, aka Bernard Woolley.
As a dane, THIS is why I love the english language. Eloquent in both pitch, tone and the words spoken, creating a result larger than it's constituents. Then there's the message and the misunderstanding on top - love it!
as a dane, youve had a hand in forming the english language ;)
Lol I wouldn't exactly call this kind of language 'elegant', but sure, the execution and tone is perfect
I didn't write 'elegant' :)
English is my native language and I do appreciate its richness. I've wondered if this quality evolved because many languages contributed to modern English and the language continues to borrow and incorporate continually. Thoughts?
@@michaelbayer5094 Obviously that is the case. Exactly the same phenomenon occurred at the opposite end of the Eurasian continent. The Japanese language has an enormous and very expressive vocabulary because it combines its native words with a vast lexicon of borrowings from Chinese, plus a host of more recent borrowings from Portuguese, English, French, German, and others. The incorporation of foreign words continues unabated.
The rapid hand gestures and stuttering at the end was brilliant
Both actors had such amazing skill in conveying emotion. The writing, directing, and acting are all top notch.
Spoiler: The relationship which I might tentatively venture to aver has been not without some degree of reciprocal utility and perhaps even occasional gratification, is emerging a point of irreversible bifurcation and, to be brief, is in the propinquity of its ultimate regrettable termination. [Talking about his promotion]
"... is approaching a point of irreversible etc." NOT "is emerging a point ..." which would make no sense at all.
Bipin Rimal thanks going to use this for my resignation.
Heck I have to read it several times just to understand what he meant other than he is leaving.
More than good thanks for posting
I completely understand the ministers confusion.
He's so general.
Jim's bewilderment at Humphrey's impishly verbose explanation of virtually every issue NEVER fails to be hilarious!
I especially like when he immediately translates his speeches into one word, like "so you mean : no".
Haha, the clash of their very different communication style. Great scene.
And these two great actors along with Bernard did meet again somewhere wherever they maybe now
Derek Fowlds (Bernard) is still alive today (81 years old).
Yup my bad I just realized that just now he is still alive and kicking
Ole Sørensen Not anymore, sadly.
@@DheerajJagadev Dammit. I did not expect to learn it through RUclips comments.
In the ground is where they met.
We'll be seeing each other regularly.. at least once a week
That was comedy gold
This is perfect comedy. The delivery and timing is sublime. I don't think it's possible to do comic acting better.
TBH, of various Humphrey's speeches, this one was quite understandable.
Usually when shows make longer special episodes, they tend to be a bit below average. However, this episode absolutely killed it. It's probably one of my favourite episodes if not for this scene only.
Paul Eddington is such a nice man….
This was such a lovely serial…
Humphrey is indestructible. Haha!
Used this as my resignation letter.....hahaha....my supervisor told me to rewrite....
oh the dialogues, the expressions - priceless, work of art
His physiognomy, smile especially, reminds me Bon Scott from AC/DC.
British comedies are a class apart
Nah, only this particular one is above anything else...
@@arunabhalahiri4931 Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster, The Thin Blue Line, Fawlty Towers, Keeping Up Appearances...just a few others off the top of my head...
@@Brett.D new statesman...bottom..
@@aloshyreji4313 Yes! And now that you mention Bottom, The Young Ones was also awesome...
Nope. British actors are a class apart. Why limit it to comedy?
This couple "sheer magic"
Didn't think Hacker thought that much of him.
I couldn't help but think that Paul had cancer, possibly knowing at the time.
Yes. That's what made the scene especially poignant.
I thought it was more obvious in Yes PM as his lips looked a bit blue
He knew he had cancer since the age of 28, decades before this show came out. He knew he'd eventually die from it and to go on 40 years past diagnosis i'm sure he was at peace with it by this scene.
He did know he was seriously ill which is why in Yes PM you mainly see him sitting down rather than standing and walking.
British comedy went downhill since this show. I doubt it you guys will ever make something as good as this. Its absolutely terrific.
Comedy universally peaked with this show. That's no criticism of later comics, though. This show was impossible to follow.
I think it's because now you can literally get arrested for telling offensive jokes...
Even Thatcher loved it.
@Michael Red Sox : You're right. 'The Thick of It' was quite funny, but Yes Minister was the last REALLY funny comedy to grace the screen. Thank goodness for RUclips.
@@toatahu2003 this show did rely on offensive jokes. So you're point is completely null
A couple years ago I met an mp in a local pub not my local mp he's never been in the area. We had a few pints and this show came up he said with a straight face it's 100% accurate
Nigel Hawthorne is so good.
1:52 100% of confusion lol
LOL, Hacker thought he was dying not leaving...
I'm glad I have the Yes Minister/Prime Minister books, so when Humphrey talks waffle, I can work out what the hell he's on about!
Rather worryingly, Sir Humphrey was actually quite comprehensible in this one...
My local Morrisons has the complete series DVD for £10. Think buy it when I got the money. Knowing my luck when I do have the money spare it will be gone.
I rank that series number one for British comedy followed closely by Faulty Towers
thumbs up for "propinquity"
One of the funniest (if not the funniest) scenes of this TV-show.
Great scene. Loved it.
0:33 "Are you threatening me master Jedi?"
Just amazing, simply sublime
For a moment I imagine he too feared he was going.
@lillkutty007 It is there now under "Yes Prime Minister Christmas special". It is a special double length episode.
That's unique!
Complex scene, in that Paul knew he was on the way out himself, though not in a few weeks.
Oh, Humphrey, You're so brave!
Good god I just died when you said that :D Great comment mate and oh so true.
a few weeks!!!!!! lol
I...uh....I know what propinquity means.....
to be brief
Very witty!
Do cvil servants really talk like that and expect their peers to understand it in real time?
I suppose not but the twists and turns of Sir Humphrey's extraordinary usage of the English language made for some peerless comedic moments. YM/YPM was and still is a class apart for the subtleties of the script and the dexterity of the acting. My all-time favourite.
@@stephenphillip5656 Some of the sources that the writers, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, had were in the Civil Service. They also had sources inside HM Government.
In classic Sir Humphrey style, the answer is yes... and no.
Yes they do, as I have worked with many of them in the past ten years
Yes, and the style for which white papers are written prove it
That was funny
The irony is that they are now both deceased 😢
That's not irony at all...
That's inevitable
Can't imagine anyone else doing this. Yes I know it's been tried.
Don't tell me Hacker does not care.