Fantastically dark and macabre TV, 3 brilliant actors (4 if you included Jeremy Dyson) who created a superb set of characters, a horror and comedy mix that's not for everyone and demands close watching to catch all the little Easter eggs
After finishing this you might want to check out Psychoville which is the series Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith did between this and Inside No. 9.
If she ever watches Pshychoville, she's going to *love* it. Also, watching it will give her much more context to appreciate "Death be not proud" from IN9 (the one with David and Maureen)
There is also a British film made in the 60's of the same name which is well worth a watch. It's a sort of comedy crime/heist affair featuring many of the best actors of the time.
Iirc, this comedy was named after that film. Not sure where Alan Moore got the name for his comic book / graphic novel, which was then adapted into the movie Megan liked.
It was a classic Ealing comedy but like all the best Brit comedy there was a more recent less successful American remake which starred Tom Hanks if I remember correctly !
@@stud105 got it yes, but didn't produce it, as I intimated, only in the UK would a show this weird get made, I'm English, I've seen shows from other countries but NOTHING as weird as LOG, it takes being stuck on a tiny island to be this imaginative and weird, stay happy, safe and healthy ✌️
Now you are truly a Brit. Finish this show in its entirety and you’ll be forever changed. This is British dark humour at its best. I have only one thing to say: “Welcome to Royston Vasey - you’ll never leave”.
I actually used to live in Royston Vasey........... Hadfield in Derbyshire, I still remember when they closed the main road to film, loved the show and every series
@@jamescrawford1534 yes Roston Vasey is the real name of Roy Chubby Brown and he was actually in the show as the mayor? The mayors office is a room above the library
@@Just_Proudy07 oh wow! I used to work at Euro Wines, a long time ago, and lived at the bottom of Station Road. It’s still funny seeing those recognisable landmarks, like the cenotaph, that are completely unchanged, but obviously in such a different context!
1st time I've seen your channel in contact I absolutely adore your taste in humor Hope you're enjoying the UK Spent most of my sellers from 1,974-1,985 in wales where my mom lived
The 3rd ( on screen ) member you saw, was Mark Gattis who co-wrote and starred in Sherlock. The show is always viewed as dark comedy, but it goes further than that with the dark elements being genuinely sinister and the comedy at times being slapstick --- a strange but brilliant combination.
There are 4 actor/comedians in league , Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and, Jeremy Dyson Started as a sketch show on the London fringe. All went on to do other things. Mark Gatiss as acted in Dr Who and has Written Dr Who Episodes, Steve Pemberton was a major character in Benidorm , as well as inside No 9 . They are all some of the UKs great talent
I like the darker comedy of the LEague. Its also another example of great UK sketch comedy that toured as a stage show (just like the Fast Show & Little Britain ). The League also got a movie made as well.
Megan theres three of them some great characters, dark just like inside no 9,without spoiler alerts some more wonderful lines & characters, hillary the butcher, creme brulee,"WE ARE PUTTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER "it will bring tears to yours eyes,hello dave!,there's a hilarious bit in the woods,it will have you on the edge of your seat,no more spoilers watch them all..
It took me longer than I care to mention to work out that the reason the shopkeepers have the same nose is because, as well as being partners (maybe married), they are also brother and sister. I think.
Loved your reaction. Why not try red dwarf next? A scifi comedy. Series 3 is a good place to start as it was extremely funny previously but really found its feet in S3
There's also a film of 'The League of Gentleman' - based on this. AND a film called 'The League of Gentleman' from much further back that has nothing to do with it. It's one of those titles that keeps coming up.
It’s important to note that The League of Gentlemen is a trio. Mark Gatiss was also involved. The three of them are true chameleons, though. The range of characters they each play is phenomenal!
The reason it reminds you of Fat Fighters in Little Britain is that much of that series was (ripped off) sorry- inspired- by the League of Gentlemen that came out a decade earlier.
If you’re not vegetarian don’t buy your meat at Harry Briss the butcher. Or don’t take your pet to Dr. Chinnery. In fact, best give Royston Vasey a wide berth. 😊
@@MeganRuth I agree. For me it's Boo to a Goose from the recent series. Must have watched it nearly fifty times now! Pure genius and can't wait to see what they do next.
No word of a lie, I was typing out a comment about how. Miss Megan should watch “Inside No. 9” and THEN Miss Megan mentioned she already watched it so I had to delete it and write this comment instead! 😂 Incidentally, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are doing a stage show of Inside No. 9 called “Stage Fright”. Guess who got tickets to the opening night…? 😏 EDIT: Just saw the end of this video and saw Miss Megan mention that she had tickets, too. Guess who feels like a twat now?😂
The question is. Where did they grow up because they must draw some personality traits from people they have come across in their lives and then apply them to these characters 😂
They did Pauline is based off a real job centre officer who really acted like that when Reece was in a group like she dos. And her name was really Pauline its in interviews that they were surprised they didn't get sued by her. And ollie and the gang are oviosly based off the really bad cringe theatre troupes that primary schools do and such. Papa lazarou is also real people based too
TV version of the original radio series, Royston Vasey is the real name of comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown. Get ready for very dark humour and a ton of TV/movie references. Mark Gatiss co wrote Sherlock & also writes for Doctor Who as well as appearing in it.
Lose the flash effect from your edited. Just some advice take it or leave it but if i was thinking of patreon or whatever, that effect would put me right off, its not required at all. Your reactions are great using techniques like that one can olnly assume desperation or desire or demand that one should pay money for no more sickly flashes in the video. You dont need that. stop it.
Wonder if said Canadianne has seen the similarly absurdist Twitch City (CBC) which precedes this show chronologically? If not it would be so perfectly Canadian. Ignore the artistic achievements of the homeland in favour of those of little brother Empire (not to mention Big Brother Empire. To paraphrase Oliver: Can we get more censorship?
The BBC has a total ban on mainly white lad casting in any show now so imagine Trudeau in charge of casting....although ironically one character in the series does black face....mixed feelings about that as it sort of demonstrates that every group gets to be butt of a joke but I guess it depends who can take it.
Some of the best black humour on British telly.
This is a local show for local people 😉
There’s nothing for Ruth here!
@@danflashes7125 She should not be touching our precious things.
Keep your hands where i can see them.
I have a husband, you know...
@@WinstonSmith19847 We’ll have no trouble here.
Now we’re talking. This is another level of humour. 👍😎
You're so right.
By the way, i didnt burn him....😎
It's a hundred times better than Little Britain
Fantastically dark and macabre TV, 3 brilliant actors (4 if you included Jeremy Dyson) who created a superb set of characters, a horror and comedy mix that's not for everyone and demands close watching to catch all the little Easter eggs
ahh thanks for the advice! I'll be mindful of that when I watch future episodes 😊
After finishing this you might want to check out Psychoville which is the series Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith did between this and Inside No. 9.
If she ever watches Pshychoville, she's going to *love* it. Also, watching it will give her much more context to appreciate "Death be not proud" from IN9 (the one with David and Maureen)
The League of Gents did Pauline's Job Seekers 4 years before Little Britain's Fat Fighters.
Love the reactions Megan & nice hilarious British comedy here!
Thanks Falcom! 😊
This is peak dark/funny!
Today? It could never be repeated or bettered.
There is also a British film made in the 60's of the same name which is well worth a watch. It's a sort of comedy crime/heist affair featuring many of the best actors of the time.
Iirc, this comedy was named after that film. Not sure where Alan Moore got the name for his comic book / graphic novel, which was then adapted into the movie Megan liked.
It was a classic Ealing comedy but like all the best Brit comedy there was a more recent less successful American remake which starred Tom Hanks if I remember correctly !
ONLY in the UK would such a weird comedy show be a massive hit and then again ONLY in the UK would a show this weird be made.
Agreed! 😆
Only in the UK would it seem so realistic 😂
❤ from Northeast England ❤️
I think Australia got it.
@@stud105 got it yes, but didn't produce it, as I intimated, only in the UK would a show this weird get made, I'm English, I've seen shows from other countries but NOTHING as weird as LOG, it takes being stuck on a tiny island to be this imaginative and weird, stay happy, safe and healthy ✌️
Lynch’s Twin Peaks?
Now you are truly a Brit. Finish this show in its entirety and you’ll be forever changed. This is British dark humour at its best.
I have only one thing to say:
“Welcome to Royston Vasey - you’ll never leave”.
Now go polish the precious things. And keep your hands where i can see them!😎
FABULOUS and WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW your going to see them live, FANTASTIC
Great choice! When it came out we'd never seen anything so joyously dark and silly
I actually used to live in Royston Vasey........... Hadfield in Derbyshire, I still remember when they closed the main road to film, loved the show and every series
erm.... I call BS, Royston Vasey is the real name of Chubby Brown
I grew up here too! My childhood home was in the titles 😂 I have fond memories of watching the filming from our upstairs window as a kid ❤
@@jamescrawford1534 yes Roston Vasey is the real name of Roy Chubby Brown and he was actually in the show as the mayor? The mayors office is a room above the library
@@adelecritchlow2520 mine too, I lived 25 railway street, the street that leads to the Cenotaph across from the Palentine
@@Just_Proudy07 oh wow! I used to work at Euro Wines, a long time ago, and lived at the bottom of Station Road. It’s still funny seeing those recognisable landmarks, like the cenotaph, that are completely unchanged, but obviously in such a different context!
Get in!!! Best show ever ❤
The LoG Jedd Hunter's Commercial Orange juice sketch is the one of the funniest things i have ever seen
hAS aNYbody Got boTTle oRanjuice?
1st time I've seen your channel in contact I absolutely adore your taste in humor Hope you're enjoying the UK
Spent most of my sellers from 1,974-1,985 in wales where my mom lived
The 3rd ( on screen ) member you saw, was Mark Gattis who co-wrote and starred in Sherlock. The show is always viewed as dark comedy, but it goes further than that with the dark elements being genuinely sinister and the comedy at times being slapstick --- a strange but brilliant combination.
The greatest series seen on TV. Well done!
"You're MY wife now"
Agreed. Literally the best TV show I’ve ever watched.
Quality comedy.
It's a fantastic series, it gets darker and darker .
There are 4 actor/comedians in league , Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and, Jeremy Dyson Started as a sketch show on the London fringe. All went on to do other things. Mark Gatiss as acted in Dr Who and has Written Dr Who Episodes, Steve Pemberton was a major character in Benidorm , as well as inside No 9 . They are all some of the UKs great talent
I like the darker comedy of the LEague. Its also another example of great UK sketch comedy that toured as a stage show (just like the Fast Show & Little Britain ). The League also got a movie made as well.
This series partially inspired Canadian comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall to create their series Death Comes to Town.
Oh really? How cool! 😊
Thank you for this , it's only four guys !!
Royston Vasey is the real name of comedian Chubby Brown and he played mayor Larry Vaughan in the second series.
And Larry Vaughan is the name of the mayor of Amity in Jaws
@@Sidney74 indeed he was!
Bizarre brilliance. Twisted and weird.
Megan theres three of them some great characters, dark just like inside no 9,without spoiler alerts some more wonderful lines & characters, hillary the butcher, creme brulee,"WE ARE PUTTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER "it will bring tears to yours eyes,hello dave!,there's a hilarious bit in the woods,it will have you on the edge of your seat,no more spoilers watch them all..
love this show's dark humour
It took me longer than I care to mention to work out that the reason the shopkeepers have the same nose is because, as well as being partners (maybe married), they are also brother and sister. I think.
Its 3 of them (actually 4 when you include Jeremy Dyson the write)
They did a show called Psychoville as well, with the Oscar winning actor, Daniel Kaluuya (won for Get Out) in it. That's class & worth a watch
lol it was filmed over the hill in Glossop and surrounding area in the peak district :)
“…I want that on my t-shirt”
It can be arranged 😉
Royston Vasey is the real name of Roy chubby Brown, a British comedian.
Loved your reaction. Why not try red dwarf next? A scifi comedy. Series 3 is a good place to start as it was extremely funny previously but really found its feet in S3
There's also a film of 'The League of Gentleman' - based on this. AND a film called 'The League of Gentleman' from much further back that has nothing to do with it. It's one of those titles that keeps coming up.
It’s important to note that The League of Gentlemen is a trio. Mark Gatiss was also involved.
The three of them are true chameleons, though. The range of characters they each play is phenomenal!
You forgot Jeremy dyson hes also a member
Royston Vasey is the real name of Roy 'Chubby' Brown
This is the best of sick humour I love it I hope you like it
A local comedy for local people, we don't want strangers watching...stella street was also great.
Tubbs get undressed is my favourite line 😂
Good well crafted dark humour
The reason it reminds you of Fat Fighters in Little Britain is that much of that series was (ripped off) sorry- inspired- by the League of Gentlemen that came out a decade earlier.
As true as it's sad. And what they didn't rip off from TLoG, they ripped off from The Catherine Tate Show 💀
You’ll love the conflict between Pemberton’s Pauline v. Shearsmith’s Cathy Carter-Smith as Pauline’s replacement. Unmissable.
I want some of the Special Stuff 😂
... Please let it PLAYYYYYYYY 2:31
Best show ever load’s more characters you’ll love it 👍
82 or 84 characters between the 4 performers
Excellent, an American who gets British comedy 😂
*Canadian :)
@@MeganRuth Oops, a thousand apologies, I really didn’t mean to insult you 😜lol
So dark , but brilliant
best ever
Series 2,3,and four just get more sinister and dark! truly brilliant .
Welcome to the darkest ride
If you’re not vegetarian don’t buy your meat at Harry Briss the butcher. Or don’t take your pet to Dr. Chinnery. In fact, best give Royston Vasey a wide berth. 😊
Ah ok! Good to know 😊
Psychoville by the same group of actors/writers is similar and just as good.
Wait till you meet up with Papa Lazarou!
Is Dave here?
I wouldn't call The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen a great film but I have always liked it too.
I'm intrigued now to know which is your favourite No 9?
I think I have to go with the 12 Days of Christine! The episode is just fantastic on all levels.
@@MeganRuth I agree. For me it's Boo to a Goose from the recent series. Must have watched it nearly fifty times now! Pure genius and can't wait to see what they do next.
Zanzibar is my favourite episode.
Your my wife now !
This is a local shop for local people !
We didn't burn him !
Pens are friend !
Monkey Dust ... now, that is dark
Or Blue Jam.
you probably have it on lots of t-shirts.
No word of a lie, I was typing out a comment about how. Miss Megan should watch “Inside No. 9” and THEN Miss Megan mentioned she already watched it so I had to delete it and write this comment instead! 😂 Incidentally, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are doing a stage show of Inside No. 9 called “Stage Fright”. Guess who got tickets to the opening night…? 😏 EDIT: Just saw the end of this video and saw Miss Megan mention that she had tickets, too. Guess who feels like a twat now?😂
The question is. Where did they grow up because they must draw some personality traits from people they have come across in their lives and then apply them to these characters 😂
They did Pauline is based off a real job centre officer who really acted like that when Reece was in a group like she dos. And her name was really Pauline its in interviews that they were surprised they didn't get sued by her. And ollie and the gang are oviosly based off the really bad cringe theatre troupes that primary schools do and such. Papa lazarou is also real people based too
@ So there’s someone that wears blackface and kidnaps peoples wives .😀
TV version of the original radio series, Royston Vasey is the real name of comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown. Get ready for very dark humour and a ton of TV/movie references. Mark Gatiss co wrote Sherlock & also writes for Doctor Who as well as appearing in it.
😊😊😊😊😊❤
Lose the flash effect from your edited. Just some advice take it or leave it but if i was thinking of patreon or whatever, that effect would put me right off, its not required at all. Your reactions are great using techniques like that one can olnly assume desperation or desire or demand that one should pay money for no more sickly flashes in the video. You dont need that. stop it.
Wonder if said Canadianne has seen the similarly absurdist Twitch City (CBC) which precedes this show chronologically? If not it would be so perfectly Canadian. Ignore the artistic achievements of the homeland in favour of those of little brother Empire (not to mention Big Brother Empire. To paraphrase Oliver: Can we get more censorship?
Little Britain were inspired by league of Gentlemen
ahh that explains a lot!
Pretty sure Mark Gattis was also a writer on Little Britain.
Funny show but dark at times
.. " TWELTY "
The BBC has a total ban on mainly white lad casting in any show now so imagine Trudeau in charge of casting....although ironically one character in the series does black face....mixed feelings about that as it sort of demonstrates that every group gets to be butt of a joke but I guess it depends who can take it.
Little Britain literally plagiarised their sketches, this came first
Mark Gatiss was their script editor.
Maybe that was an influence
Catterick - Vic & Bob. It's peculiar.
hAS aNYbody Got boTTle oRanjuice?
Why are you not still acting lass?
they made a league of gentlemen movie btw, track it down.
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You're my wife now
Its so so wrong. The first two seasons are dynamite.
Hi Megan welcome to another very long,winding,rabbit hole🤗
Stop interrupting, you're missing the plot
Are you local? Theres nothing for you here....
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a bloody awful film VERY loosely based on a great comic series by Alan Moore.
Not a bad series to be fair - isn’t a top 20 but still some laughs
Weirdest. Show. Ever.
And every bit as funny as it is weird!
"Semen is such a persistent stain.I want that on a t-shirt" very happy to oblige megan😘😂
That's sad fella