Shirley Bassey AND Les Dawson COMEDY

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  • @67lionsoflisbon37
    @67lionsoflisbon37 2 месяца назад +7

    What a Dame!!! The ever brilliant and funny Les Dawson. The beautiful, gorgeous, giggling Shirley Bassey. Giving as good as she gets and funny with it.

  • @MrJames19676
    @MrJames19676 Год назад +53

    No swearing, no smut, just pure genius!

  • @brianjones4026
    @brianjones4026 Год назад +35

    One of the Funniest men to ever Grace a stage ! God Bless you Les !

  • @paulferguson1792
    @paulferguson1792 6 месяцев назад +4

    We'll never see anything like that quality again . Dam I miss those days .

  • @WILLIAM1690WALES
    @WILLIAM1690WALES 3 месяца назад +7

    These were the good old days without being too nostalgic then big stars could be funny with each other and of course we also had the wonderful Morecambe and Wise with their wonderful guests and wonderful Christmas specials.

  • @pamalden4023
    @pamalden4023 7 месяцев назад +4

    Always loved Dame Shirley. She is so beautiful. This is when we all laughed as one. True laughter not false. She looks so happy.

  • @nigelwarrington3696
    @nigelwarrington3696 Год назад +23

    Shirley Bassey, such a heartthrob.

  • @DT-us3kd
    @DT-us3kd 10 месяцев назад +22

    Oh boy, this is a treat, TWO absolute national treasures ❤❤❤

  • @brianmorley7165
    @brianmorley7165 Год назад +8

    The greatest comedian ever today’s so called comedy acts should look and learn from the main man

  • @william69ification
    @william69ification 3 года назад +334

    How beautiful is this sketch. Shirley's struggle to not laugh out loud just adds so much to audience engagement and participation. We were spoilt for comedy talent back then.

    • @brianpedersen4714
      @brianpedersen4714 Год назад +10

      "Thank you, Vera." Bwahaha

    • @coolvoice7
      @coolvoice7 Год назад +14

      Shirley is a true diva yet she doesn’t have airs and graces. She is truly The Girl from Tiger Bay, never forget you roots because it will come back to bite. She was the same with Eric and Ernie, the Wellington boots sketch had me on the deck😂😂😂👍❤️

    • @sunilgaur1
      @sunilgaur1 Год назад

      Indeed

    • @pauldashwood2897
      @pauldashwood2897 Год назад +3

      True talent …whatever happened to our comedy in this country….don’t watch tv so called any more ..

    • @jean_mollycutpurse_winchester
      @jean_mollycutpurse_winchester Год назад +1

      That was because the actors spent years in prep learning their art.

  • @sallyking1706
    @sallyking1706 5 лет назад +249

    I cannot believe he kept the gags coming for so long, the flow and timing was incredible, a true genius at work. Shirley was having a great time too.

    • @Locahaskatexu
      @Locahaskatexu 2 года назад +3

      Aye, it's like he's surfing a wave

    • @mypointofview1111
      @mypointofview1111 Год назад +4

      The word genius is over used. He had brilliant timing and, as you say, kept the gags coming. Real talent sadly missed

    • @brianjones4026
      @brianjones4026 Год назад +2

      He learned his trade in the Working mans clubs of the North....u need to learn quick....could be life threatening if not ! Newkie Brown Bottles are heavy....even empty !

    • @joelhall5124
      @joelhall5124 Год назад +1

      Comedic genius!

  • @deborahwatson5159
    @deborahwatson5159 3 года назад +80

    Brilliant again Les Dawson, and Shirley couldn't contain herself, May You Rest in Peace Les Dawson and Shirley Stay Safe, Laughter we Need in These Troubled Times, Stay Safe Everyone, XX

    • @nomad9598
      @nomad9598 3 года назад +4

      Stay safe too x

    • @deborahwatson5159
      @deborahwatson5159 3 года назад +2

      @@nomad9598 thanks and take care 😨☺😊

    • @deborahwatson5159
      @deborahwatson5159 2 года назад +2

      @@darrenbutler93 you too 😨☺😊

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Год назад +1

      Kind words and, please,take care of yourself...:)

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад

      Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

  • @markfaetz4195
    @markfaetz4195 7 месяцев назад +4

    This man was comic genius god rest him the only man to make shirley cry with laughter 😂 RIP

  • @celticlofts
    @celticlofts 5 лет назад +80

    "I've played in clubs where they showed their appreciation, not by applauding, but by letting you live." RIP Les..

    • @flashdance5574
      @flashdance5574 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @flashdance5574
      @flashdance5574 3 года назад +2

      Yes rest easy les, you were the best x

    • @gezzarandom
      @gezzarandom 2 года назад +1

      He said that on Parkinson

    • @chris_thornborrow
      @chris_thornborrow Год назад +1

      Lol. I never heard this before but its so funny - working mens clubs in north of england - took real bravery to perform at them.

  • @justo5026
    @justo5026 Год назад +6

    " I thought I told you to stay in the truck!!" 🤣😂

  • @bigslav5043
    @bigslav5043 6 месяцев назад +5

    probably the best female voice ever. one of the best most eloquent comedians . this was standard saturday night tv. w.t.f. have we done.

  • @U2QuoZepplin
    @U2QuoZepplin 4 года назад +72

    It takes incredible talent to play the wrong notes when you know what the right ones are.

    • @michaeldavies9533
      @michaeldavies9533 3 года назад +16

      This was the era when comedians were funny not like today's so called comedians,there is not one of the so called funny men I have laughed a

    • @andrewcharley1893
      @andrewcharley1893 3 года назад +7

      Absolutely!!!!!!!

    • @stephennewton5697
      @stephennewton5697 2 года назад +7

      Very True

    • @beyondnatural9155
      @beyondnatural9155 2 года назад +4

      My grandad, a muso in his extra time, always said “you’ve got to be able to play it good before you can play it bad - and make them laugh”

  • @FoMoCo123
    @FoMoCo123 5 лет назад +219

    From time when women weren't offended at the slightest remarks. Full marks to Shirley Basset, a true lady.

    • @maggiebaxter1030
      @maggiebaxter1030 2 года назад +16

      Loved it, when Les said thankyou Vera

    • @FullersDuck
      @FullersDuck Год назад +6

      I guess it takes allsorts.

    • @paulfromdevon4707
      @paulfromdevon4707 Год назад

      She was a hound

    • @hulabiker21
      @hulabiker21 Год назад +4

      Her husband Bertie was quite a character.

    • @truthseeker7001
      @truthseeker7001 Год назад +10

      Women aren't usually offended if a joke is genuinely funny & witty whilst done with a knowing nudge and wink, from my experience.
      You can be bawdy and even provocative if it's done without malice and the lady is in on the joke.
      Be clever, playful and joyous and women are as good a sport as a man is.
      Women are only offended if a bloke is an unfunny vindictive and ladish tw@t.

  • @CubeCyclone
    @CubeCyclone 4 года назад +45

    The late, incredible Les Dawson.... Never fails to put a smile on my face

  • @localbod
    @localbod 4 года назад +56

    Dawson was such a talented musician.
    And as for Shirley Bassey, what a legend.

  • @brianhaskard1042
    @brianhaskard1042 5 лет назад +43

    "After 15 years the wife's run away with the man next door, oh I do miss him" Poor old Shirley!

  • @paulmorrow8585
    @paulmorrow8585 4 года назад +58

    i remember listening to Les Dawson on radio whilst driving. Laughed so much I had to pull over. A genuinely funny man. A rare talent.

  • @johnphilipfosterdobson551
    @johnphilipfosterdobson551 Год назад +38

    You can't beat the old English comedy from the 50s to the 80s. I was brought up seeing them on the telly or listening on the wireless. Love them all.

    • @goldenlabradorskye
      @goldenlabradorskye Год назад +2

      You are bang on the money .........

    • @geraldwalsh6489
      @geraldwalsh6489 Год назад +5

      Yes,even here in Ireland we can vouch for that. The comedy shows on the Light Programme in the fifties and sixties were superb...The Navy Lark, Meet the Huggets, The Clitheroe kid etc

    • @johnphilipfosterdobson551
      @johnphilipfosterdobson551 Год назад +2

      The Glums on the wireless

  • @SceneArtisan
    @SceneArtisan 7 лет назад +96

    Only Les Dawson,. ONLY Les Dawson,. could get away with saying: "Thank you, Vera!",.. to Shirley Bassey. Legend!

  • @lite4919
    @lite4919 5 лет назад +38

    You can see how much they enjoyed working with each other

  • @celticlofts
    @celticlofts 5 лет назад +72

    As a musician I know how hard it is to make deliberate mistakes like that. It just goes to show how good a musician he was. I'm sure we all miss Les, he was surely one of kind.

  • @MrMoggyman
    @MrMoggyman 5 лет назад +42

    Nobody can do this comedy today. Truly the best. Les would have you on the floor laughing at his one liners. How we all miss him today. RIP Les Dawson, gone, but never ever forgotten.

    • @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars
      @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars 6 месяцев назад +1

      True. But it was his love of language and the way he used it too that showed true genius!

  • @TheTmny876able
    @TheTmny876able 4 года назад +63

    my god this is British comedy at it's best i miss Les, and Shirley is wonderful to appear on both legends of t v !.

  • @darrenmorris6183
    @darrenmorris6183 5 месяцев назад +2

    Les Dawson one of the greats of comedy and Shirley Bassey such a beautiful woman

  • @alanwareham7391
    @alanwareham7391 5 лет назад +179

    If any of the modern comedians ,want to learn about timing and audience control without racism or foul language just look at the master ,because you will never find a better teacher than Les.

  • @hsomerville09
    @hsomerville09 4 года назад +70

    Watching in 2020. Love how he keeps a straight face and Shirley is laughing her head off. Priceless

    • @iancurtis1152
      @iancurtis1152 2 года назад +2

      This one is just about my favourite Les skit😀

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад

      Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

  • @kingpiccolo1nzl
    @kingpiccolo1nzl 4 года назад +91

    Loved that man as a kid growing up! What a class act! He was a true comedian that knew how to spin a yarn! ❤️👏👏👏👏🍻🍻

  • @susansmith9903
    @susansmith9903 Год назад +5

    Doctor, doctor, have you got something for wind? So he gave me a kite 🤣🤣

  • @robertcotgrave5920
    @robertcotgrave5920 4 года назад +34

    Heaven will always laugh and shine with these comedy legend's. Rest in peace Mr Dawson.

    • @petersyme7083
      @petersyme7083 Год назад

      Cissie and Ada together making everyone laugh!

  • @michaelmoore2050
    @michaelmoore2050 5 лет назад +83

    I could watch les over and over and still laugh. He was a comedy genius. He is sadly missed.

  • @Baskerville22
    @Baskerville22 5 лет назад +33

    Shirley Bassey - one of the few genuinely great female entertainers.

  • @martinwilliamrandall
    @martinwilliamrandall 11 лет назад +38

    The second he goes "Hallo son." it gets her and me everytime, brilliant RIP BIG MAN!

  • @reasonrestored9116
    @reasonrestored9116 2 года назад +10

    This is my idea of heaven. Les was the warmest, funniest comedian, and Shirley the most beautiful talented star.

  • @broadsmilemissmagootewkesb5799
    @broadsmilemissmagootewkesb5799 3 года назад +72

    Simply brilliant. No politics, no nonsense, just damn funny jokes. Modern so-called comedians need to watch this.

  • @captpicard6894
    @captpicard6894 6 лет назад +168

    Les Dawson was by a country mile the best stand-up comic this country ever produced. He was just absolutely superb, his timing was genius, he had Shirley Bassey in bits here on her own show😁😁😁😁

    • @CCT-kp9rm
      @CCT-kp9rm 5 лет назад +4

      Well said and true.

    • @johnbarnes4420
      @johnbarnes4420 5 лет назад +2

      2nd to Ken Dodd

    • @Hassle68
      @Hassle68 5 лет назад +1

      He was sitting down though ..... 😏

    • @louispks
      @louispks 4 года назад +1

      Seriously the best, haven't you heard of Dave Allen (even though he did sit down).

    • @andrewbriers1166
      @andrewbriers1166 2 года назад +3

      ive said somewhere on you tube but i firmly believe that after les died comedy was never quite the same again

  • @rodgerroadkill339
    @rodgerroadkill339 4 года назад +19

    " what's good for wind, a kite" priceless

    • @flashdance5574
      @flashdance5574 3 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @TheWizardOfTheFens
    @TheWizardOfTheFens 8 месяцев назад +2

    Les Dawson was a superb pianist. It takes a lot of talent to play a piano that way.

  • @robb6803
    @robb6803 5 лет назад +64

    The word "Legend" gets touted a lot these days , but he was a true legend . God bless , Les .

  • @bellaboop1
    @bellaboop1 4 года назад +24

    He's adorable! She's a treasure!

  • @samuelhutchison8433
    @samuelhutchison8433 6 лет назад +77

    One of the greatest british comics of all time alongside frankie howard .ken dodd. morcambe and wise .All sadly missed.God bless you all.

    • @reasonrestored9116
      @reasonrestored9116 2 года назад +2

      That’s it, that’s the best ever right there in your list

    • @Idcanymore510
      @Idcanymore510 Год назад

      I'd add the Two Ronnies and Tommy Cooper.

    • @rockabyebaby6111
      @rockabyebaby6111 Год назад

      @@Idcanymore510 these 2 are the best of the best 🙂💖👍

  • @MrMoggyman
    @MrMoggyman 3 года назад +13

    The master at work. Shirley just creasing up with laughter........like the rest of us. Nothing around like Les today. The best of the best. And, 28 years after his death, in 2021 still the best. Nobody can come even close to matching Les's abilities in writing, humor, and music. His timing alone could leave the so called comedians of today standing, and without smut, bad language, or insult. More than just talented. More than just funny. A true genius and a legend. The peoples comedian, loved then by us all, and still loved and treasured today. No wonder that Les was so morose. His whole life had been one heck of a roller coaster of failure until he came on Opportunity Knocks. Thank goodness his wife Meg put him in for that. Thank goodness Les was found. RIP Les, Meg, and Roy. The angels are now amused.

  • @Philsy1845
    @Philsy1845 4 года назад +25

    Two lovely people, creased up as always, what a laugh Shirley has!

  • @Fiveminded
    @Fiveminded 2 года назад +26

    Brilliant sketch, Les was just phenomenal, hilarious, and here with Shirley. A gem of a clip this one.

    • @petermills542
      @petermills542 Год назад

      He even managed to make 'Blankety Blank' watchable!! 😂🤣

    • @dominoflops7473
      @dominoflops7473 Год назад

      Shirley was brilliant in the Morcambe and Wise sketch. If you've not seen it do a quick search.

  • @Thursdaym2
    @Thursdaym2 5 лет назад +140

    Anyone born after say 1990 has no idea how good TV used to be except by watching RUclips. Two great artists. Dear Les such a wordsmith and Shirley not only a great singer and stage performer but a super gagsters moll.

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 5 лет назад +1

      How lucky you are to have been a gangster at the right time to have Shirley as a moll! I know most performers have to work two jobs when they are starting out

    • @mal334455
      @mal334455 4 года назад +2

      so very true Butch...great tv days

    • @ProfittNoel77
      @ProfittNoel77 4 года назад +1

      Butch 78 then it’s out duty to let them know! 🙂

    • @stofferrussell
      @stofferrussell 4 года назад +3

      Grew up watching Les’ stuff and presenting Blankety Blank. Never seen this one though. What an absolute joy to watch Shirley being entertained just as much as us.

  • @DivineRequiem
    @DivineRequiem 13 лет назад +168

    Im only 21, and I've grown up seeing and listening to many comedians, but I have found the ones that make me laugh the most are old ones like Les. Back when the BBC had stricter rules the true comedians shone through by working around the limitations or finding subtle ways past it (Round the Horne especially!). It's a shame people don't comedy like this anymore ... Thank you for uploading this! =D

    • @Captain_Aardvark
      @Captain_Aardvark 6 лет назад +21

      Les is a standout though - his humour has stood the test of time amazingly well.

    • @Peter-kl8jg
      @Peter-kl8jg 3 года назад +18

      I think you've hit the nail on the head there - back then rules were stricter so people had to use innuendo to get round things. The Carry on films were perfect proof of that.
      Has relaxing the rules made things any funnier? No, I think it's got worse.
      Is Frankie Boyle funnier than Les Dawson? Sorry, he couldn't lace his boots. I'm Scottish btw.

    • @scarlettgrey6367
      @scarlettgrey6367 3 года назад +13

      Blame political correctness for the lack of good comedy on television.

    • @kelvindawe5123
      @kelvindawe5123 2 года назад +9

      Thats the best statement pc has destroyed every thing imagine love thy neighbor on now unyet back then it was real comedy and never an issue pc has made racism bad now.

    • @moptopbaku6022
      @moptopbaku6022 Год назад +1

      @@Peter-kl8jg Spot on!!

  • @Cleow33
    @Cleow33 Год назад +28

    So much talent in one clip. How beautiful was Shirley? And that powerful voice! Les was a genius wordsmith and pianist, takes talent to know exactly which notes to get wrong to get the laugh. Gone way too soon.

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад +1

      Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

  • @ZXC5000
    @ZXC5000 4 года назад +14

    Les Dawson, brilliant...Shirley Bassey, gorgeous and brilliant

  • @trevorflarty1811
    @trevorflarty1811 3 года назад +9

    I have just cried with laughter at this appearance of les, & Shirley. A great chemistry. True, "stars". What a tonic. One of the greatest, singers, & a top-drawer, comedian. Excellent!

  • @milourose2973
    @milourose2973 Год назад +3

    Les Dawson defined Alternative Comedy as comedy that doesn't get laughs. Which is a good joke in itself.

  • @terminal-velocity111
    @terminal-velocity111 2 года назад +16

    This is something of pure comedic genius on so many levels. No judges complaints heard or the crowd making horrible noises.

  • @Erectmygreenhouse
    @Erectmygreenhouse 2 года назад +8

    He's so good. So good - Shirley can't stop laughing! Love it!

  • @martinwilliamrandall
    @martinwilliamrandall 14 лет назад +13

    "I told you to wait in the truck."
    There's to many, it's all geniuis

  • @jamesupton4996
    @jamesupton4996 4 года назад +27

    You came from Cardiff, where you worked on the docks. Classic!

  • @jamesupton4996
    @jamesupton4996 4 года назад +55

    This just shows how good Les Dawson was. Shirley Bassey can't keep a straight face..

    • @maggiebaxter1030
      @maggiebaxter1030 3 года назад +1

      Loved Les, and adore Shirley Bassey two great legends

    • @williamhenry4986
      @williamhenry4986 2 года назад +1

      She couldn’t keep a straight face singing either 😂 loved her and les brilliant

  • @nbarton8
    @nbarton8 11 месяцев назад +3

    One of my Favourite Videos, Les so Sadly Missed

  • @ctmusic1254
    @ctmusic1254 8 лет назад +42

    'I told you to stay in the truck.'That's the best thing I've heard all year

    • @alphasoundboard2864
      @alphasoundboard2864 6 лет назад

      CTMusic I think Tommy cooper also used it, both delivered it well though

  • @jonathanvince8173
    @jonathanvince8173 5 лет назад +57

    It was clear that Les went off script deliberately to make poor Shirley Laugh.

  • @josephlandrut4154
    @josephlandrut4154 8 лет назад +92

    Having listened to Les many times during his career, many comedy acts should follow his example of being clean cut family viewing for young and old to enjoy. Tears of joy is what Les represented that is why people Loved him.

    • @marklloyd4087
      @marklloyd4087 4 года назад +5

      He was a gentleman, and a clean cut comic 😂 😂 😂 Miss Bassy was a babe and a fantastic singer, they were both great together, Nuns going around in two mugging people 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂, she is so trying hard to keep it together.

  • @MOGGS1942
    @MOGGS1942 8 лет назад +79

    The great Les Dawson,showing us why we loved him so much.

  • @michaelrawson6261
    @michaelrawson6261 5 лет назад +77

    One of the wonderful things about that first "tune" was that with each note, it just got worse and worse... and better and better! Les was a genius... and Shirley, was just gorgeous!!!

  • @kaikito2348
    @kaikito2348 Год назад +12

    I wish this was a thousand times longer. He made me laugh. Shirl made me laugh. The fact that both are so relaxed as well as clearly enjoying every minute is addictive. I came across this gem last week. I'd need a calculator to work out how many times I have watched this since then. God bless the pair of them for making me smile.

  • @susanleitch8649
    @susanleitch8649 5 лет назад +9

    Still so funny...no swearing...no sexual innuendo...just plain daft fun.

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад

      Yes dear i totally agree with you.... Hope you're having a great day 👍

  • @koolkev2020able
    @koolkev2020able 4 года назад +29

    If Les, came back today he'd be shocked! Utterly shocked at the madness that is 2019. 😢

    • @mtracy244
      @mtracy244 3 года назад +16

      And the madness continues, 2020.

    • @davidpowell6098
      @davidpowell6098 3 года назад +5

      @@mtracy244 And the madness worsens, 2021.

    • @fionahiggins6682
      @fionahiggins6682 3 года назад +5

      Lord .... I miss being normal and just having a laugh ! Thank you so very much for reminding me that we did once .....have a life ! X

    • @koolkev2020able
      @koolkev2020able 3 года назад +2

      @@davidpowell6098
      True, they got thought crime nowadays, and non crime. Where you can expect get a police visit for the "wrong" opinion.😪

    • @josmith2031
      @josmith2031 2 года назад

      he would of loved to see his new grandson 👍⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @brianmarshall1637
    @brianmarshall1637 6 месяцев назад +1

    I once heard Shirley sing climb every mountain from sound of music,she like an operatic soprano as proved she had a very good range for a vocalist.

  • @terencebarrett2897
    @terencebarrett2897 4 года назад +26

    Absolutely wonderful, magnificent comedian, and this sketch with a legendary singer is absolutely superb,it flows along ,the timing, punchlines,and a relaxed natural laughter

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад +1

      Yes dear I totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

    • @terencebarrett2897
      @terencebarrett2897 Год назад

      @@kelvinflynn3741 and i hope your well Kelvin and all your family ,hope its warm and sunny where you live,because here in,not so sunny north east of England,it looks like the heavens are going to open,,but I guarantee around 5 pm the sun will come out ( seems it always does) you know kelvin I'm 65 had stroke's etc,,and previous night you make plans,,well tomorrow ,I'll go in the shed and ,blardy blaw, it either peas down, etc ,and aww man try to make plans for your next season, well in winter I'll cut trees back,etc and attempt some painting in the home, well,either our weather is either against you, or you'll think I'll do that painting, when I get back from the shops, don't know about you 'but I've fitted carpets etc since 11 years of age' i think you eventually,just absorb,the nature and let the birds and Bee's enjoy there habitat,, Kelvin have a cracking day🙋

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад

      @@terencebarrett2897 Okay..
      Where are you from if you don't mind me asking?

  • @fattwat1
    @fattwat1 4 года назад +8

    Two legends together how I miss those days

  • @stephenguppy3466
    @stephenguppy3466 8 лет назад +68

    Well done to Shirley for letting the guest star get the best reactions on the show. God Bless you Les.XXXX

  • @stephenphillip5656
    @stephenphillip5656 7 лет назад +63

    The incomparable, the irreplaceable Les Dawson at his best.

    • @paulmanly3694
      @paulmanly3694 4 года назад +5

      What I loved about Les was he and Tommy Cooper could say the best one liners.

  • @martinwilliamrandall
    @martinwilliamrandall 14 лет назад +14

    The second he does his Dad saying "Hallo son." He has her. Genius absolute genius. The much missed Les Dawson

  • @McGravity1
    @McGravity1 7 лет назад +39

    Shirley always had a great sense of humour.

    • @davidrichardson3894
      @davidrichardson3894 3 года назад +3

      yea she didnt mind being the but of many jokes like on the morcambe and wise show true legend

    • @kevindouglas8652
      @kevindouglas8652 2 года назад

      Rehearsals must have been hairy.

  • @biggerthanacadillac
    @biggerthanacadillac 9 лет назад +63

    Wonderful heart-warming laughter from the late lamented 'Master' of 'old' British music hall style humour. Shirl. was a fabulous foil for Les. too. WONDERFUL!!

  • @user-it8we3od4x
    @user-it8we3od4x 11 месяцев назад +3

    Les is brilliant and Shirley is really good crack. She was on the Morcome and Wise show too.

  • @stephencarey5074
    @stephencarey5074 Год назад +2

    I'll never forget one of his starters...
    "Did you know, that my grandfather, was the first man to hop sideways over Ben Nevis, wearing a see-through truss and carrying a dead pig in his teeth?"

  • @michaelparanormal
    @michaelparanormal Год назад +6

    Whenever i knew Les was on tv i could not miss watching him and making me laugh, we need him back on tv so much!

  • @kamiwammy7406
    @kamiwammy7406 Год назад +3

    There is a warmth in his delivery. Salt of the earth humour...love it! Xxx

  • @TheChrisrg
    @TheChrisrg 8 лет назад +119

    "I told you to stay in the truck" Quality.

  • @roystone9932
    @roystone9932 7 месяцев назад +2

    How we miss this man , like Ken Dodd , Dick Emery to name a couple more of the comedy greats , subtle humour with nothing vulgar a constant flow of gags and sketches .

  • @michaelsnow4735
    @michaelsnow4735 Год назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant and such happy memories of les

  • @flashdance5574
    @flashdance5574 3 года назад +7

    I’m laughing so hard with tears in my eyes, les, they don’t make em like you anymore, thankyou for the laughs, rest in peace you genius, ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

  • @robertguildford
    @robertguildford 7 месяцев назад +1

    These two are the best of British in their respective fields. My favourite story regarding Shirley as told by David Bowie. Apparently DB was appearing the week after DSB at a venue in the north of England. He was dying for a lag and asked the
    Caretaker were are the loo's. So the janitor took him down to bowels of the theatre and showed him a sink. DB said "do you expect me to piss in that". The caretaker replied" listen mate, if its good enough for Shirley Bassey its good enough for you so get on with it".Shirley has always kept her common touch even though she is a superstar.

  • @johnashtone7167
    @johnashtone7167 4 года назад +7

    So funny it brings tears to the eyes, and in the case of the great Shirley Bassey this was literal. I suspect they had an absolute ball, and have given it back 1,000 fold with this, thankyou Shirley Bassey & the Great Les Dawson.

  • @joannlamonica8067
    @joannlamonica8067 6 лет назад +31

    THIS IS SO SO GREAT AND FULL OF LAUGHS. YOU CAN TELL THEY CARE FOR EACH OTHER DEEPLY. NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND LAUGHING AT THIS. JOANN LAMONICA ONEONTA NY 13820

    • @kelvinflynn3741
      @kelvinflynn3741 Год назад

      Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

  • @timredfern1282
    @timredfern1282 3 года назад +5

    Hilarious he was really funny and she was so down to earth . Love them both

  • @andrewlloyd4702
    @andrewlloyd4702 Год назад +6

    Les is still a comedy legend. Miss you Les, love you Les. X

  • @benbrowne1576
    @benbrowne1576 7 лет назад +39

    Les was a true genius.He could make me laugh without saying anything!.

  • @VikPaints
    @VikPaints 4 года назад +22

    What a fabulous combination, two absolute stars who you would think had no reason to work together, goes to show when such talent collides the result is pure genius on both parties.

  • @martinwilliamrandall
    @martinwilliamrandall 15 лет назад +29

    I love how he just turns Shirly Bassey into putty in his hands.

  • @Mintsauce27
    @Mintsauce27 11 лет назад +9

    "I told you to stay in the truck." Sooooo good.

  • @pipsvanwinkle485
    @pipsvanwinkle485 Год назад +1

    What’s good for wind ….. he gave me a kite 😂😂😂

  • @Romulus980
    @Romulus980 Год назад +2

    This was a genius at work and made Shirley laugh and maybe even forget for a while that she was on host duties on the show....

  • @lohheidpipingschool1
    @lohheidpipingschool1 3 года назад +5

    Two legends in one clip ......... The story is, at the begining Les was doing the night clubs with little success, feeling down he had a bit to drink and went on stage and started playing the piano drunk. He started playing wrong and the audience laughed so hard, he then realised that was his ticket to success. Combined with his brilliant wit no other comedian would ever reach his level. I miss him ............

  • @stevenoneill7166
    @stevenoneill7166 2 месяца назад +1

    I loved it when Les Dawson said his wife ran off with the bloke next door & he missed him. Every Shirley Bassey cracked up laughing when he said that. Fantastic

  • @terrywright7470
    @terrywright7470 4 года назад +2

    Shirley Bassey....What a fabulously beautiful lady, and here, with Les, two stars in their prime.

  • @martinkearney4440
    @martinkearney4440 Год назад +3

    can't beat the old comedy can't stop watching 😄 🤣 😆

  • @swansong007
    @swansong007 6 лет назад +30

    "He was not a religious man, he was an athiiest", but he was getting no holidays". I'm still laughing. Comedy at its very best.

    • @pesghino
      @pesghino 5 лет назад

      I didn't get the actual meaning of this line. i'm italian. Could you help me understanding it?

    • @thewomble1509
      @thewomble1509 5 лет назад +3

      A lot of holidays are based on religious festivals and observances ( xmas, easter, saints days etc.) a strict atheist would lose out on the holidays due to not observing them. I hope that helps Giuseppe.

    • @patriciahiggins9188
      @patriciahiggins9188 5 лет назад +3

      Do these planes crash often? No, only once