It's up against some stiff competition - this particular sketch is a masterpiece. Not just the lines though, his delivery, honed and tweaked after countless performances has made this funnier over time. It's the mundanity that births the genius - 'school trip tragedy, local man blamed'. I never thought those 6 words could be so fucking hilarious balanced with the horror of what they reveal.
Undoubtedly one of their best characters. And such clever writing, the way the details of the accident are slowly teased out. Makes me laugh (and cry) every time.
yes, his little monologue really is quite underrated. it's a shame that Gatiss' character in the second live show (and the second live show in general) where/was so disapointing
"Michael Buerk did say to me, Mick you can't go blaming yourself, it wasn't your fault, but I don't know...young kiddie like that, whole life ahead of him. School trip tragedy, local man blamed. Every day the same, parade of blank faces, constant drip drip from the cavern roof. The cold indifference of the ancient rock. But you keep going, don't you. It's like the Moss growing round that little lightbulb there...life finds a way..."
@MadcapMan They were all fucking brilliant, and to be fair, it was an amazing series. (Series one and two, at least.) Even if you take away the comedy, you've still got some of the best character acting the world has ever witnessed. Seriously. Cheers for the comment, MadcapMan, you've inspired me to watch them again.
An absolute masterpiece of writing and performance. But yes better in the original with the shorts and without the knowing audience laughter. Also the faces of the tourists as they realise the horror.
My absolute favorite scene from LOG! What a brilliant series these men have created, drawing such rich diverse characters,often in just one scene! I also love the "Chalk it up!" guy :)
It's actually based on Stump Cross Caverns near Richmond, North Yorks. If they showed this instead of the 20 min video about limestone erosion (which is 19 minutes too long in my opinion) they would have far more visitors.
I think it's based on Peak Cavern (the Devil's Arse), Castleton. Took my kids a few years ago and then showed my eldest this sketch, he couldn't believe the resemblance. Imagine this character in a spoof series of Coast or something like that, priceless!
One of my favourite comedy sketches ever! The way he delivers the words and his perfect timing. The story itself is not a humorous one. A boy drowning and the tour guide blamed and public shame. Jealousy over another local mine attraction. The sketch is however hilarious and brilliant. Some say you need a dark humour to laugh at it! The irony is that it’s set in a cave underground! The darkest place ever 🤣🤣🤣
Not knocking this but the TV original is better because it's so silent and gloomily atmospheric apart from the dripping water and Mark's dismal intonations.
I think you just might be, yes. As far as a one off character goes, this guy was immense! One of the funniest performances on this live show too! I'm deeply troubled with the fact that no-body's uploaded the sketch from the original series.
wonder where this was filmed, we saw them in bournemouth... sound wasn't great plus didn't have binoculars so not much idea what was going on but plenty of leg room cos at end with no seats in front. we came, we supported!
@@robinhyperlord9053 Turns out the reason he's always in that cave is because he committed suicide there so his soul is caught between planes of existence.
Literally just arrived 1/2 hour ago, it's the full boxed set with the Xmas special etc. I bought this last time for around $60 but lost it to my ex during the division of items :( So scoring it for less than $20 is bloody brilliant :D Yay!
hawkboy451 Oh wow, thank you, that's very sweet :) I actually have the whole TLoG specials (downloaded the torrent on kat) but with some things it's really nice to have the proper set, that way you get all the special extras and support the artists too (I own all the Alien movies for the same reason- it's just cool having the proper DVDs for some reason). But thank you anyway- what a nice youtube comment... bloody rare, that's for sure hehe
'It's in the darkness that i see the boy's face .. ' Best line
That always cracks me up
It's up against some stiff competition - this particular sketch is a masterpiece. Not just the lines though, his delivery, honed and tweaked after countless performances has made this funnier over time.
It's the mundanity that births the genius - 'school trip tragedy, local man blamed'. I never thought those 6 words could be so fucking hilarious balanced with the horror of what they reveal.
"Eyes bulging, tongue out, black".
This has to be one of their greatest and darkest "one-off" sketches, along with the welsh surgeon talking about "missing things" in series 3
The Welsh mortician is an amazing character. "I'm paid to plug their cavities" "Well not all of them, sunshine"
Similar to the bingo caller
Mark is a genius.. Well they all are
Undoubtedly one of their best characters. And such clever writing, the way the details of the accident are slowly teased out. Makes me laugh (and cry) every time.
It’s the shorts in the tv series that made me laugh as well
When he gets to "in the darkness I see the boys face" It's brillaint
yes, his little monologue really is quite underrated. it's a shame that Gatiss' character in the second live show (and the second live show in general) where/was so disapointing
How can anyone not love, adore and admire the genius that is Mark gatiss. He is just all over fantastic in every way
“The Chuckle Brothers - in an episode set in Barry’s secret lemonade factory”. Pure class.
About the best thing they've ever written. The original tv scene was done so well; the perfect mix of comedy, darkness and melancholy.
"Michael Buerk did say to me, Mick you can't go blaming yourself, it wasn't your fault, but I don't know...young kiddie like that, whole life ahead of him. School trip tragedy, local man blamed. Every day the same, parade of blank faces, constant drip drip from the cavern roof. The cold indifference of the ancient rock. But you keep going, don't you. It's like the Moss growing round that little lightbulb there...life finds a way..."
Powerful emotional writing, juxtaposed to such humour makes for a devastating effect.
Grim to say the least , brilliantly constructed and acted , "michael buerk and the 999 team" cracks me up every time .
You can't keep blaming yourself...
@MadcapMan They were all fucking brilliant, and to be fair, it was an amazing series. (Series one and two, at least.) Even if you take away the comedy, you've still got some of the best character acting the world has ever witnessed. Seriously.
Cheers for the comment, MadcapMan, you've inspired me to watch them again.
Series three was the best!
@@mandead Not for me it wasn't. League lost it's way after the second series. The first two series were pure genius.
An absolute masterpiece of writing and performance. But yes better in the original with the shorts and without the knowing audience laughter. Also the faces of the tourists as they realise the horror.
Yeah, they camped up and broadened the humour- along with many other sketches and understandably- for the live show.
When a good script marries a good actor
( I love the envy towards the rival caves )
One of the best sketches ever. Amazing writing.
My absolute favorite scene from LOG! What a brilliant series these men have created, drawing such rich diverse characters,often in just one scene!
I also love the "Chalk it up!" guy :)
It's actually based on Stump Cross Caverns near Richmond, North Yorks. If they showed this instead of the 20 min video about limestone erosion (which is 19 minutes too long in my opinion) they would have far more visitors.
I think it's based on Peak Cavern (the Devil's Arse), Castleton. Took my kids a few years ago and then showed my eldest this sketch, he couldn't believe the resemblance. Imagine this character in a spoof series of Coast or something like that, priceless!
Always made me think of White Scar Cave in the Yorkshire Dales.
@@perstyr I've been to both, was in Peak Cavern, Castleton 18 Jan 2020 and yes..... Jason's comment still rings true!
More likely Stump Cross Caverns in Nidderdale. ‘Red Scar’ is probably a reference to White Scar Caverns near Ingleton in the Dales.
Well funny sketch, especially performed live! Love it!
One of my favourite comedy sketches ever! The way he delivers the words and his perfect timing. The story itself is not a humorous one. A boy drowning and the tour guide blamed and public shame. Jealousy over another local mine attraction. The sketch is however hilarious and brilliant. Some say you need a dark humour to laugh at it! The irony is that it’s set in a cave underground! The darkest place ever 🤣🤣🤣
Looks like a place they don’t pass solids. Love the league of gents. Absolutely class.
Like dogs > > > > > > > > > Gratis . Perfect timing 🤪
Having visited Peak Cavern and Speedwell this weekend, I can identify 80% of this sketch and the Sons of Mick are still working there!
Even As a kid this cracked me up.
I took a tour around some old fortifications and the guides voice had the same level of boredom and indifference.
Did he also see the boys face in the darkness?
Not knocking this but the TV original is better because it's so silent and gloomily atmospheric apart from the dripping water and Mark's dismal intonations.
Not knocking the TV version but the (ahem) original radio version in better ;-)
is that on RUclips or anywhere by the way?
@@Simon_Nonymous It used to be. Can't find it now.
Stegosaurus shaped pencil tops!!! 🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
I think you just might be, yes.
As far as a one off character goes, this guy was immense! One of the funniest performances on this live show too! I'm deeply troubled with the fact that no-body's uploaded the sketch from the original series.
Yep - I have the collector's series, it's definitely on series 1,and if you look it up by scene, it's the one called "pram carry" (episode 4 or 5)?
That, was indeed a slice of timing perfection.
wonder where this was filmed, we saw them in bournemouth... sound wasn't great plus didn't have binoculars so not much idea what was going on but plenty of leg room cos at end with no seats in front. we came, we supported!
He just can't leave Doctor Who alone, good lad.
Even better on their last live tour with the next stage of his story being revealed.
What happened?
@@robinhyperlord9053 Turns out the reason he's always in that cave is because he committed suicide there so his soul is caught between planes of existence.
@@rockerkitch1990 Of course!
Off to visit some caves next week 😮
Masterclass in comedy acting right there.
Brilliant.... just brilliant!
@faybelline01 It's from series one episode 5, about 13 minutes in. He wears short shorts
Fantastic acting
this is an actual place
This is such an interesting character lol
Too many perfect lines.
Superb comment, thanks ! Glad you like the sketch :-)
Erm...which series/episode was this on ???
I took this from the live DVD obviously, but not sure what you refer to, to my embarrasment ! LOL
the best is the welsh guy in the hospital in series 3, so dark and lovely! =D
Up theee-er
I agree ! I found this clip particularly dark in every respect LOL ;-)
Genius.
this is hilarious
live at dury lane is great
“A bit flashy for my tastes...with the 100% safety record plastered over the promotional literature”
I stumbled across a guide video to a real cave tour on YT...the same flat,slightly sinister delivery...same accent....surely the ispiration....
But I don't know....
But I dont know..
Just ordered the box set of the 3 series from some guy who *gasp* wasn't keen- $18 for the lot :D
Love TLoG
Hope you enjoy !
Literally just arrived 1/2 hour ago, it's the full boxed set with the Xmas special etc. I bought this last time for around $60 but lost it to my ex during the division of items :( So scoring it for less than $20 is bloody brilliant :D Yay!
If you haven't got the two live DVD's let me know and I will rip them for you. S
hawkboy451
Oh wow, thank you, that's very sweet :)
I actually have the whole TLoG specials (downloaded the torrent on kat) but with some things it's really nice to have the proper set, that way you get all the special extras and support the artists too (I own all the Alien movies for the same reason- it's just cool having the proper DVDs for some reason).
But thank you anyway- what a nice youtube comment... bloody rare, that's for sure hehe
Glad you have got them :-) What is KAT ???
lol, amazing!
Comedy or "black" comedy genius
Just lukin at i....
a guinea
Ditto
Get a better sense of humour please.