New Zealand had a defence minister like that in the early 2000's. A vegan who got rid of the fighter wing of the Airforce. Bought twice as many Canadian LAV's than we had a use for, to replace the US M113's, and Pinzgaures to replace the Land Rovers, before their production ceased, presumably resulting in a spares problem. Excellent chap.
That's the very talented Ben Ashenden. You may have seen him looking completely different in the excellent Ribena advert as the berry picker. :) ruclips.net/video/DRQlcn4Lbdk/видео.html
We had a Private Parts in our Platoon when I was in the Army. At least that's what we told the opposing forces during a training exercise. We were attempting to sneak up to a checkpoint at night and were spotted by their guards.... "Halt! Who goes there?!" "Private!" "Private who?!" "Private Parts!" and then we opened fire.....
Well, at least the cap badge was situated more or less above the left eye. But then again, the beret was likely deliberately left improperly formed for comedic effect.
Yes, Minister really captured the challenge of civil servants dealing with witless political appointees as their bosses. Here Tracey takes on the military-civilian challenge.
@@TheNefastor All governments indeed. After the 2008 financial crash, the country that started recovering first was Belgium, which effectively had no government at that time. The country carried on with just the civil and public servants keeping things ticking over.
Well, moreso the Tories given, you know, it's a skit about a uniquely incompetent Tory Minister. But yes, our Ministerial system where those appointed are not required to have any experience or specific knowledge of their area of concern whatsoever really does seem a substandard way to govern a country. We probably need a somewhat more blended system incorporating meritocratic advancement through bureaucracy with an elected element.
I always remember an old Taffy mate of mine who always described the War Department stamp sign on all military stores, equipment, and property, [ a ^ sign with short line pointing to the point of the v] as "the mark of the 'S...house crow, Geordie," he'd say, a soldiers dig at authority.
- Is there anyone here who has something BETTER to do than MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE?!!! - Well, to be perfectly honest, Sir, I'd rather be home with the wife and kids! - Would you now! - Yes, Sarge. - Well, off you go.
@@Lassisvulgaris _The PIANO???!!!!_ And I suppose you want to go home and practice? Fine, off you go. Anyone else have anything they'd _RATHER_ be doing? In case anyone is wondering what we're referring to: ruclips.net/video/nLJ8ILIE780/видео.html
Omg it's just like in America!!!! No matter who's President. "Ms. DeVos you have no history with the education department in any capacity but you come from a rich family so welcome aboard! You're the new Secretary!" "There's really nothing that remarkable about you, Dr. Rachel Levine. However we need a random trans so....welcome aboard! You're the new Health Secretary!"
It is, thankfully, slightly better in the UK than the US. Mostly because to become a member of the Cabinet, you need to be a member of Parliament (either Commons, or the Lords). Which rather limits the pool of idiots to choose from. Unfortunately, it limits the pool to politicians. Of course, we also have such positions as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Lord Privy Seal, whose official duties consist of... sitting on the Cabinet. Thats it. The Duchy can run itself, and the Privy Seal became obsolete in 1884 (and is not to be confused by the Great Seal, which is what the monarch uses on official documents). Oh, and Prime Ministers can also appoint Ministers Without Portfolio, which again, have no official duties but sitting on the Cabinet (although that one might or might not come with the pay. Not sure).
In case you haven't noticed, no one at any level of the British entertainment sector really understands what a beret is... you honestly think any veteran would feel comfortable taking a job at the BBC..?
The most unrealistic part about this skit is that the Defence Secretary actually takes advice from a general officer to heart.
Private Parts? What a good soldier.
Great work, Tracey.
Even better is General Cockup
A hard soldier by all accounts
He really rises to the occasion.
@@Euroviking86 🤣
You can tell by those pips on his shoulders.
The Salutes she told him we're the best.
No, no we're the best.
mtarkes were
we're beset!
that had me on the floor
This is one of my most favourite skit! Tracey and the other guy are just so fantastic. The eye-rolling and the salutes.... Hilarious!!!
She deserves an academy award
She's soo convincing in every character
Tracey Ullman truly understands humor, not just comedy, but true cerebral humor. She is a treasure.
New Zealand had a defence minister like that in the early 2000's. A vegan who got rid of the fighter wing of the Airforce. Bought twice as many Canadian LAV's than we had a use for, to replace the US M113's, and Pinzgaures to replace the Land Rovers, before their production ceased, presumably resulting in a spares problem. Excellent chap.
You mean Pinzgauers, those austrian truckies were a fine piece of mechanics done by Steyr
I think that might be the real Gavin Williamson
Usually Tracey gets the laughs, but the actor playing opposite stole the show. Really well done.
Of course, she can do the "straight man".
Liked his humour 😁😁
That's the very talented Ben Ashenden. You may have seen him looking completely different in the excellent Ribena advert as the berry picker. :) ruclips.net/video/DRQlcn4Lbdk/видео.html
And so like Gavin Williamson!
The really scary thing is that it’s probably not that far from reality 😬
Didn't know she did documentaries as well as comedy...
I've been giving an army salute to reckless drivers all these years, I'm such a fool!
🤣🤣
and ive been celebrating the glorious air force
reckless drivers...erh... they like zooming around, probably airforce.
Tracey looks like the character Rosa Klebb (with the lethal spike in her shoe) from the 007 film _From Russia With Love_
OMG you're right...!
Growing up as a kid I had nightmares of that certain lady. If you recall they sped things up while they were fighting.
Well spotted
Spot on!
This is a true reflection of our government at present 👍🏻
For as long as I can recall this had been British govt: is he on the right side and got the right tie? Ok, he’s got the job.
@@Lumibear. even the first is negotiable (see the Navy on the day WW1 started)
I want to see what happens next 😂
So do I 😁😁😁😁
She eats him for breakfast.
Not what you think.
He gets put in charge of education............... Oh how I wished that was the sketch and not reality..
He becomes Tory Home Secretary?
Perhaps the skit will show how Gavin tells Russia to “go away and shut up”, that would be pure comedy gold
This chap is a good cast. Very good.
We had a Private Parts in our Platoon when I was in the Army. At least that's what we told the opposing forces during a training exercise. We were attempting to sneak up to a checkpoint at night and were spotted by their guards....
"Halt! Who goes there?!"
"Private!"
"Private who?!"
"Private Parts!" and then we opened fire.....
.....this bloke really does have a pet spider.
"Utterly." 🤣 Boy, Tracey ROCKS 🏆 for a lifetime. Boy, I can use that! "Utterly." 🤣
I bet every new Defence Secretary asks for a gun lol
Spat out my biscuit when she did the airforce part
Bloody brilliant!
Pretty much the way every soldier everywhere has always wanted to deal with every politician 🤣
That was brilliant . And probably quite accurate .
After seeing Priivate Parts, he has to see Major Refit, then finally, General Accident.
Then going to General Hospital after Corporal Punishment
This type of sketch would be perfect on Sajid Javid suddenly becoming health minister.
So much truth in this sketch. Very funny.
Army, Navy, Air Force..... :-)))
Brilliant!
Just the way she stands and looks, slighty forward leaning, ready to attack at any second.. brilliant.
Superb.
“Ah, so my next door neighbor thinks I’m in the Air Force.” 🤣
This is scarily accurate to the British government currently
In Britain, we have defenCe secretaries, but not defenSe secretaries
That beret looks like it was shaped by a bloody cub scout; could land a Chinook on it at night in a fog. So it looks about the part for a general.
Well, at least the cap badge was situated more or less above the left eye. But then again, the beret was likely deliberately left improperly formed for comedic effect.
That would be Defence with a 'C'.
No.
@@cush6827 yes it's about the MOD not the DOD
As a Canadian I don’t think we have either but we go by defence
@@flootflootful I hadn't noticed the spelling in the video title. I was thinking the OP was saying the new Defence Secretary was the C
absolutely!
She is brilliant!
Sums up the situation well
This clip is about to get very relevant again
And again, now that Gav is up for a keniggethood. Sheesh.
My neighbours think I’m in the Air Force! 😂😂😂😂
Private Parts, in civilian life, is Lord Parts and his wife is… I forget.
And his father was Sir Parts and his mother was... I forgot too.
Lady Garden.
I think her maiden name was Naughty Bits.
Yes, Minister really captured the challenge of civil servants dealing with witless political appointees as their bosses. Here Tracey takes on the military-civilian challenge.
"So my next door neighbour thinks I'm in the Air Force." HAHAHAHAHAHA! Brilliant.
If only our politicians were this smart.
This says so much about British governments (all denominations).
About all governments, really. Though this video did seem like a documentary on BoJo.
@@TheNefastor All governments indeed.
After the 2008 financial crash, the country that started recovering first was Belgium, which effectively had no government at that time. The country carried on with just the civil and public servants keeping things ticking over.
Well, moreso the Tories given, you know, it's a skit about a uniquely incompetent Tory Minister. But yes, our Ministerial system where those appointed are not required to have any experience or specific knowledge of their area of concern whatsoever really does seem a substandard way to govern a country. We probably need a somewhat more blended system incorporating meritocratic advancement through bureaucracy with an elected element.
Best fireplace salesman in Stoke.
The chap playing Gavin Williamson is as hot as the man himselfe
Only marginally less incompetent than Chris Grayling would be in the job.
Does Chris Grayling have a spider, too?
He would arrived by ferry
BRILLIANT. Using all the wits that only come with age.
No experience for any job, can get you any job in parliament.
Hilarious, but tragically so very true……..!
British DefenCe Secretary with a "c” people. Can we please get it right?
No it doesn't, it's the other way around there
"army" "navy" "airforce"... fucking priceless....
For a typical Government bureaucrat, he seems to be overqualified for the job. 🤣🤣🤣
This is insane.....
Tracy: Utterly 😂😂😂
Private parts, never gets old hearing that lol
Never heard that one before, and I spent two years in a Canadian Army reserve unit. But I get it, it's right up there with the bucket of prop wash.
Not too far from the truth!
Trayce.. My man!
..now we just wait 4 the knobs..
In Britain it's Defence Secretary.
Follow-up sketch all about Gavin Williamson fucking up education
What, isn't Williamson's live footage on the news satirical enough?! :P
So I dont need to pay the fee for insulting an other driver, cause I only did my salute to him.😅
Reminds me of George Osborne 😇
Private Parts must report to General Pandemonium and Major Screwups.
These sorts of jokes require an appointment with Corporal Punishment. ;)
Ullman - never less than great.
Nailed it
Brilliant
I always remember an old Taffy mate of mine who always described the War Department stamp sign on all military stores, equipment, and property, [ a ^ sign with short line pointing to the point of the v] as "the mark of the 'S...house crow, Geordie," he'd say, a soldiers dig at authority.
You mean the Broad Arrow?
That used to be the mark on all Crown property, including prisoners uniforms.
I have an ex-BT dinner plate dated 1976, which also has the "Broad Arrow"
Oh the May government. It’s like if the Major government had a crisis in self confidence and that’s really saying something.
She forgot to tell him that Victor Borge upgraded the Air Force to the Air Fives. Something to do with inflation.
😍Absolutely nothing beats the Angela Merkel skits!😍
I bursted into laughter when i heard: Private Parts.
It's a classic. Pratchett used it in "Monstrous Regiment", too.
British are the best in comedy and jokes. 😂😂😂😂
God bless her.,!!!
And now he's in charge of education.
1:17 'Army, Navy, Air Force'.. I gave all three salutes to my old CO after I'd got my discharge papers signed.
Oftttt from whips offices to defence
Last week I was weird spider guy hahahah
I love Tracey she could make the devil laugh his fiery butt off!
Where are you now in 2022?
Defence not defense
It's a UK/US thing, though I can for the life of me recall which is which.
@@LostieTrekieTechie C UK, S US, As in Colonisation/Colonization, S UK, Z US
- Is there anyone here who has something BETTER to do than MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE?!!!
- Well, to be perfectly honest, Sir, I'd rather be home with the wife and kids!
- Would you now!
- Yes, Sarge.
- Well, off you go.
- Play the piano, eh...?
@@Lassisvulgaris _The PIANO???!!!!_ And I suppose you want to go home and practice? Fine, off you go. Anyone else have anything they'd _RATHER_ be doing?
In case anyone is wondering what we're referring to: ruclips.net/video/nLJ8ILIE780/видео.html
The male version of Liz Truss! Well done Britain! Free Julian Assange!
Harry Harrison wrote a whole graphic novel about Private Parts back in the 70's.
Omg it's just like in America!!!! No matter who's President. "Ms. DeVos you have no history with the education department in any capacity but you come from a rich family so welcome aboard! You're the new Secretary!" "There's really nothing that remarkable about you, Dr. Rachel Levine. However we need a random trans so....welcome aboard! You're the new Health Secretary!"
It is, thankfully, slightly better in the UK than the US. Mostly because to become a member of the Cabinet, you need to be a member of Parliament (either Commons, or the Lords). Which rather limits the pool of idiots to choose from. Unfortunately, it limits the pool to politicians. Of course, we also have such positions as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Lord Privy Seal, whose official duties consist of... sitting on the Cabinet. Thats it. The Duchy can run itself, and the Privy Seal became obsolete in 1884 (and is not to be confused by the Great Seal, which is what the monarch uses on official documents). Oh, and Prime Ministers can also appoint Ministers Without Portfolio, which again, have no official duties but sitting on the Cabinet (although that one might or might not come with the pay. Not sure).
The reality isn't much less ridiculous, is it?
There should be a part 2
which movie is this form, please?
I think that was the actual RL Gavin...
Freaking hilarious!
Fortunately the British don't have a Space Force to deal with
@Champagne SOYcialist well there's a bottomless pit which needs to be filled.
Holy shit I love this omg 😂
"..........utterly."
Does no-one at the BBC know how to shape a Beret?
In case you haven't noticed, no one at any level of the British entertainment sector really understands what a beret is... you honestly think any veteran would feel comfortable taking a job at the BBC..?
It's all part of the piss-take!
Please do a US version of this, too! 😂😂
Trump’s entire cabinet, please!
She would kill Betsy DeVos...
He has an issue with one of his eyes. I think it could be the right one. It goes lazy and then back to normal when looking at her
Where is the continuation,😂😂😂😂
this is like the bloke that turns up to the pub and you cant wait for them to leave....
The guy is Ben Ashenden I think.
Gavin Williamson was actually a pretty robust Defence Secretary
That would be so cool....
'Defence' in the UK is spelt with a 'c'.
Defence.
Badass women 101.