I remember really enjoying this when I first watched it back in '87. Thought time might have lessened it's appeal. Luckily I was wrong, really enjoyed indulging in this nostalgia fest. 'It's A Knockout' was always hilarious. Thanks for sharing!
Honestly, I love it because Edward is so sweet and he’s just a teenager and his older siblings and their spouses are supportive and it’s kind of like awkward school, photos or family photos only it’s a video I love this because it’s the most human I’ve ever seen the royal family with all due respect and I understand why you can’t act to silly in general and hold a certain title or position but I actually love this. It’s like a fun family video. It’s really touching and beautiful.
This was broadcast in America on the USA Network. I remember how fun it was to watch as an 8 year old. I just saw a clip, and was laughing myself silly. So I'm glad the whole thing is here to watch again!
@@mrsillywalk They will never GET the irony mate. Then we had "Can you tell what it is yet " Old Rolfy and then the old shirt lifter that did the weather reports on Granada TV..
@@scooby2142 Hiding in plain view, and even sung about it. Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. Jake the Peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um With my extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um. You have to laugh or you would cry.
Why was this special so looked down upon? I've read so much negative press about this yet I thought it was great fun and nice to see the Royals involved in something different to usual duties.
Today...a strong 'maybe.' In 1987, this was a huge embarrassment and saturated the tabloids for weeks, mostly for Edward's snooty behavior (when questioned by the press after) and Fergie acting like a right buffoon. It was deemed very undignified for that time.
Do you mean several privileged prats SHOUTING and pointing and doing nothing except throwing their toys out of the pram for an hour and a half ? You've READ so much about it - I WAS WATCHING IT IN 1987. What a sh1t show it was.
@@mrt1957 No idea but it happened. Andrew apparently thought Meatloaf was flirting with His wife (Fergie) and tried to push him in the moat, meatloaf grabbed him to which andrew said "You can't do that I'm a prince" to which meatloaf replied "I don't give a fuck who you are, you tried to push me in the moat so in you go" and threw him in.
Very british, makes me think of Benny Hill. A smile when l see some royals who, once,act as they were genuinly able to smile of themselves in public. They usually play their characters so seriously, even when they are just scandalous or immoral. This is not scandalous at all
So that’s why Royals disapproves Meghan’s celebrity styles. Because they already tried that. How did I not Know this?! Oh god, it’s so cringed but also funny.
Being a big fan of it's a knockout since the 1960s, i must of watched this in 1987, but watching it again today i had no idea famous people took part, memory playing tricks me thinks.
That was fun. I do not understand why certain snotty officials or media esp of today maybe then called it a royal flop! Princess Ann enjoyed with dignity, the rest were bubbly for their age -and it was for charity-why the snub at all?!
Gary Linekar? I have just projectile vommited😮 aughurfurghgoff! That's horrible! I hope it comes off the wall, & the carpet & my clothes & laptop & the cat! 😂
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Anyone else watching this after Richard and Marina mentioned it on their podcast?
I wonder how many people check this video out after todays Just the Gist episode lol
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I love Princess Anne. Always dignified with droll humor no matter the situation.
Monty Python's 'Upper class twit of the year' without irony
I remember really enjoying this when I first watched it back in '87. Thought time might have lessened it's appeal. Luckily I was wrong, really enjoyed indulging in this nostalgia fest. 'It's A Knockout' was always hilarious. Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe Princess Anne agreed to this debacle lol
At least her team won.
@@paulojrneto 😊🙃
@@paulojrneto But did she win really?
It looked like she was having fun with her younger brothers
Having fun is more important than reputation. You are not free, as longs as you care, what other people think about you.
Honestly, I love it because Edward is so sweet and he’s just a teenager and his older siblings and their spouses are supportive and it’s kind of like awkward school, photos or family photos only it’s a video I love this because it’s the most human I’ve ever seen the royal family with all due respect and I understand why you can’t act to silly in general and hold a certain title or position but I actually love this. It’s like a fun family video. It’s really touching and beautiful.
This was funny at the time and still good to see now in 2023. Lovely to see so many stars, in their younger days, who are no longer with us.❤
I was going to joke RIP Stuart Hall but the fucker is still alive according to Wikipedia!
I had to look this up after they referenced it in the windsors sitcom on Netflix. 😂
This was broadcast in America on the USA Network. I remember how fun it was to watch as an 8 year old. I just saw a clip, and was laughing myself silly. So I'm glad the whole thing is here to watch again!
You were lucky to be in America being an 8-year-old with Stuart Hall at the front door and Jimmy Savile at the back.
@@mrsillywalk They will never GET the irony mate. Then we had "Can you tell what it is yet " Old Rolfy and then the old shirt lifter that did the weather reports on Granada TV..
@@scooby2142 Hiding in plain view, and even sung about it. Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport. Jake the Peg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um
With my extra leg, diddle-iddle-iddle-um. You have to laugh or you would cry.
Why was this special so looked down upon? I've read so much negative press about this yet I thought it was great fun and nice to see the Royals involved in something different to usual duties.
Because people thought it was not Royal behavior, and put them on a common level. I don't happen to agree, I thought it was wonderful!
Today...a strong 'maybe.' In 1987, this was a huge embarrassment and saturated the tabloids for weeks, mostly for Edward's snooty behavior (when questioned by the press after) and Fergie acting like a right buffoon. It was deemed very undignified for that time.
@@charlesswitzer8378 that's typical Fergie behavior.
Its unbecoming.
Do you mean several privileged prats SHOUTING and pointing and doing nothing except throwing their toys out of the pram for an hour and a half ? You've READ so much about it - I WAS WATCHING IT IN 1987. What a sh1t show it was.
Princess Anne looks mortified to be there lol
They actually believed this would improve their image😂only came here because mentioned in matt berry book
I think it’s wonderful, the Royals NEEDED to have some fun and to show they have fun
You just don’t get it.
Brilliant 1a.m gin and tonic viewing 🧡
Such a throwback. I remember this so well. At some point someone calls Meatloaf "Meaty" and that stuck in my family's vocabulary since.
Rest in Peace Meatloaf
i see you saw the indpendent article as well.
@@mrt1957 no I watched this when I was a kid and remembered meatloaf
Meatloaf apparently threw ex prince andrew in the moat.
@@Bhodisatvas is there video?
@@mrt1957 No idea but it happened. Andrew apparently thought Meatloaf was flirting with His wife (Fergie) and tried to push him in the moat, meatloaf grabbed him to which andrew said "You can't do that I'm a prince" to which meatloaf replied "I don't give a fuck who you are, you tried to push me in the moat so in you go" and threw him in.
THIS IS WONDERFUL AND THEY SHOULD DO MORE OF IT! ID WANT TO TAKE PART AND BE ON PRINCESS ANNES TEAM ALWAYS
Thanks for posting!
Hilarious! We need more of these kind of amusement nowsdays. Well done! 😂😂😂
This is like watching a royal wedding whilst on acid!
Can't believe Christopher Reeve took part in this? When Princess Diana watched this on TV, even she was glad not to have taken part.
This is an Alan Partridge idea
This is so crazy. Love it
We had this and spitting image, oh them days..
This is my first time seeing this, because I was not born yet!
Aled Jones, the boy announcer, sang a most beautiful “Good King Winceslas” at Westminster A two years before.
I just found John Travolta at 4:12 (top left)... OMG.
That's elon musk
Looks like Anneka Rice and Margot kidder from superman in front..
I always wondered which royals were in this, never thought they were such high-ranking royals.
How many are there.. give your brain cells a rub together.
The Fiona Fullerton/Gary Lineker is double-entendre gold
Princess Margret totally smashed this game !!!!
LOL!
they would NEVER do this now!!! for a start the security concerns would be massive.
especially the security concerns for the teenagers in the crowd with Andy about
@@CliffyBurrows teenagers? you mean under 12's surely?
I don't know, the younger Royals like William and Harry would definitely be up for stuff like this.
Fabulous I feel sorry for today's yougsters who are unable to live the 80's experience lol
Very british, makes me think of Benny Hill. A smile when l see some royals who, once,act as they were genuinly able to smile of themselves in public. They usually play their characters so seriously, even when they are just scandalous or immoral.
This is not scandalous at all
Why wasn't this in The Crown?
This is definitely a riff off of the Japanese show 'Takeshi's Castle,' both of which were ahead of their time.
This started 20 years earlier so...no.
@@MeMe-zf8bg And the French had it before the British.
@@jnuval And the Italians before the French.
So that’s why Royals disapproves Meghan’s celebrity styles. Because they already tried that. How did I not Know this?! Oh god, it’s so cringed but also funny.
Haha right.. it christopher reeve couldnt make it work, suits-girl never stood a chance
Super serious ultra cringeworthy
What time does Meatloaf push At Andrew ?
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1:06:13 Meat looks like he's pointing at Andrew... Probably saying I'm gonna push him in the moat.
@@julienceaser andrew looks scared 🤣
@@willbtz2 Totally I would be too.. lol
Supposedly, it was during the rehearsals, not the actual on-camera event.
Turbos and Tantrums brought me here
Raid the costume rooms from all over the land, ol' boy.
26:57 time limit for knock a knight game
I recall thinking this was a load of old bollocks as a lad.
The clothing they wear at official events isn’t so different to the comedy clothing.
idk why this is gives me the quidditch vibes😂
Now here's the thing... look carefully. Could there be a young Philip Schofield scullking about in the background supporting his little friend Eddie
Let's see... Stuart Hall got nabbed by Operation Yewtree, and Prince Andrew cannot sweat... am I missing anyone?
Cliff?
Panda eyes Andrew ?
No cause i shared seeing the crown and it derrailed into this and im not bothered at all tbh
This is like a terrible fever dream.
I found it to be funny
Being a big fan of it's a knockout since the 1960s, i must of watched this in 1987, but watching it again today i had no idea famous people took part, memory playing tricks me thinks.
22:22 viv richards alias the master blaster
That was fun. I do not understand why certain snotty officials or media esp of today maybe then called it a royal flop! Princess Ann enjoyed with dignity, the rest were bubbly for their age -and it was for charity-why the snub at all?!
Because a giant party of goofy stupididty makes a mockery of a taxpayer funded monarchy
OMG!
HOW CUTE was the vegetable game????
Very! My fave game out of them all.
1:04:06 look at steve cram go
47:04 midway point
Anyone else here from JUST THE GIST? And didn’t think it was as bad as it was explained?
Definitely not as bad as it was explained. Was so disappointed lol
I love princess anne
The good ol' days.
6:01 Ahh, nonces and rapists. It was ok back then.
Gary Linekar? I have just projectile vommited😮 aughurfurghgoff! That's horrible! I hope it comes off the wall, & the carpet & my clothes & laptop & the cat! 😂
Shut it with the ‘Meaty’s’.
lol this is so cringe
Way to absolutely destroy the mystique of the Royal Family. How the Queen gave the OK to this I’ll never know. Nightmarish.
What part is meatloaf grabbing prince Andrew
That’s embarrassing.
Oh dear... excruciatingly embarrassing
*Carry On Fergie*