A bit of Victoria Wood trivia for those who may not know: Acorn Antiques was based on a number of very bad TV and radio shows that Victoria Wood had listened to / watched when younger. "Crossroads" being the most famous one, but also a radio soap called 'Waggoner's Walk' (Victoria Wood based a lot of the dialogue on that - she said it was written and performed like "all of the lines were in capital letters"). There was also another inspiration from a 1970s TV show called 'The Cedar Tree' in which one the main characters would regularly forget her lines and instead of editing it out, the other cast members would have to try and pretend it didn't happen and improvise their way out of it. The 'Making of' at the end of this video was based not only on the infamous sacking of Noele Gordon from Crossroads, but also on a documentary in the 80s showing the behind the scenes goings on of EastEnders. Victoria Wood based Marion Clune on Julia Smith, who was then the producer of Eastenders. Apparently she didn't like the comparison, but the then cast of EastEnders thought it was hilarious.
I remember saying to my mum and my family. On Christmas Day 2014. While my mum was helping with setting the table for Christmas. Here comes in mrs. Overall. As our mum was struggling to walk. Our mum was was walking just like Mrs. Overall. We all laughed including our dear mum. Sadly none of us knew our mum was suffering from cancer, and was in a lot of pain. Sadly our mum only a few weeks later. Even though it hit us. That is a Christmas I will never forget. As for I made our mum laugh with her loving family during our mum's very last Christmas day.
I well remember watching "Crossroads"....complete with wobbly scenery, fluffed lines & missed 'eyelines'. Benny Hill did much the same thing with "The New Avengers"... ...the mis-matched stunt doubles was hilarious!
The set is fab - the unnecessary steps, that absurd ballustrade, the jutting out props. It’s so cluttered and AmDram, just like the acting, script, camera work. A *brilliant* send up.
It was based on a number of very bad tv and radio shows that Victoria Wood had listened to / watched when younger. "Crossroads" being the most famous one, but also a radio soap called 'Waggoner's Walk' (Victoria Wood based a lot of the dialogue on that - she said it was written like all of the dialogue was in upper case). There was also another inspiration from a 1970s tv show called 'The Cedar Tree' in which one the main characters would regularly forget her lines, and instead of editing it out, the other cast members would have to try and pretend it didn't happen and improvise their way out of it.
they are all so wonderful, but I do love Mrs O and I remember Crossroads sort of ish, hysterically bad, there was Sandy his dreadful Mother and wobbly sets
The sets were no more wobbly than many other shows at the time I remember watching an episode of Corriw from the 70s or 80s where Ivy Tilsleys staira looked like they were about to collapse
"Oh it's nothing. It doesn't matter." That line is repeated a few times in one episode. The funny thing is, it's a line that's often used on TV or in a film. I've only noticed it because of Acorn Antiques. 🤣
At 6:17 this was a real outtake, both Celia and Victoria always found it hard not to laugh when Julie came on as Mrs Overall. So they decided to keep this one in and use it.
Does anyone know what the joke documentary about Acorn Antiques was called ? I remember the line asked by the doc maker , does the cast get on in real life. The response was on the whole, I should have to say, no. I can't do it justice and I look for it every now and again. I thank you in advance.
Been to an Antique shop in Anglesey or brick or bracket. Change signs alternate weeks. Evergo to charity shops ?. They are lovely humans. How much is that ?. Dave
One of the funniest bits of British tv . All of national treasures in one place.
Timeless like all Victoria Wood’s work. Love it love it love it. Still laughing my head off. Thank you VW
A bit of Victoria Wood trivia for those who may not know: Acorn Antiques was based on a number of very bad TV and radio shows that Victoria Wood had listened to / watched when younger. "Crossroads" being the most famous one, but also a radio soap called 'Waggoner's Walk' (Victoria Wood based a lot of the dialogue on that - she said it was written and performed like "all of the lines were in capital letters"). There was also another inspiration from a 1970s TV show called 'The Cedar Tree' in which one the main characters would regularly forget her lines and instead of editing it out, the other cast members would have to try and pretend it didn't happen and improvise their way out of it. The 'Making of' at the end of this video was based not only on the infamous sacking of Noele Gordon from Crossroads, but also on a documentary in the 80s showing the behind the scenes goings on of EastEnders. Victoria Wood based Marion Clune on Julia Smith, who was then the producer of Eastenders. Apparently she didn't like the comparison, but the then cast of EastEnders thought it was hilarious.
Can you imagine how many more wonderful things Victoria could of come up with if only she hadn’t been taken so early from us.
(Could’ve)short for could have.
Please!
@@TheAymsa no shit sherlock
I agree Banana buttons, Victoria would of undoubtedly dazzled us all with more of her talent .
@Ruth King thank you for your reply. Wish I could have met her xxx
I know , it’s heartbreaking, funniest woman ever 😢
I used to watch Crossroads after school and laugh my head off at the serious programme, so when this parody arrived it was heaven
I remember saying to my mum and my family. On Christmas Day 2014. While my mum was helping with setting the table for Christmas. Here comes in mrs. Overall. As our mum was struggling to walk. Our mum was was walking just like Mrs. Overall. We all laughed including our dear mum. Sadly none of us knew our mum was suffering from cancer, and was in a lot of pain. Sadly our mum only a few weeks later. Even though it hit us. That is a Christmas I will never forget. As for I made our mum laugh with her loving family during our mum's very last Christmas day.
Celiac Imrie is SUCH A TALENTED & LOVELY PERSON. 😃
Comedic writing and acting genius, never to be repeated..
The send up of Noelle Gordon’s sacking from Crossroads is just genius
God Bless Victoria Wood and May she Rest in Peace, XXXX ❤❤
The whole cast brilliant. Thank you Victoria👏👏👏👏👏👏
A great talented lady. I so miss her style and wit
Haha, watching them all back to back like this, I actually began to forget it was a satire and got into the storylines as I would with any real soap.
Love, love, love this! Victoria Wood was genius. Miss her so much.
Thank you so much for this. 😊
Love it, and much better acting than you'll find in Coronation street.
Mrs Overall's strategically placed rubber glove!🤣
I will chuckle every time I add muesli to my shredded wheat. .
Love the pauses, such a great parody of TV blunders
Mrs Overall wearing a leotard is one of the funniest sights ever.
I well remember watching "Crossroads"....complete with wobbly scenery, fluffed lines & missed 'eyelines'. Benny Hill did much the same thing with "The New Avengers"... ...the mis-matched stunt doubles was hilarious!
It's so untouchably perfect
I love the couple who are in the background pretending to look at antiques!
Absolutely hilarious brilliant comedy 🎭
I so wish that Berta had really recorded "Anyone Can Break A Vase" ...
The set is fab - the unnecessary steps, that absurd ballustrade, the jutting out props. It’s so cluttered and AmDram, just like the acting, script, camera work. A *brilliant* send up.
It was based on a number of very bad tv and radio shows that Victoria Wood had listened to / watched when younger. "Crossroads" being the most famous one, but also a radio soap called 'Waggoner's Walk' (Victoria Wood based a lot of the dialogue on that - she said it was written like all of the dialogue was in upper case). There was also another inspiration from a 1970s tv show called 'The Cedar Tree' in which one the main characters would regularly forget her lines, and instead of editing it out, the other cast members would have to try and pretend it didn't happen and improvise their way out of it.
@@th8257 I knew about the clear Crossroads parallels but had never heard of the others you mentioned. Thanks - I’ll look them up 🙂
I love how Duncan Preston imitates Ronald Allen’s vocal style when speaking.
This is TV heaven. Make me feel all warm and fuzzy watching it. Like an old bloody man. 😂😂
"the Spaniards may have enormous onions but their manners remain much to be desired" 😂
Susie Blake was superb. An underrated actress.
pu in corie
I absolutely agree. She is fantastic truly superb.
A lovely send up of soap operas.
Rest in peace Victoria.....xxxx
That show was my life.
The genius of Victoria wood ❤
"Well if it's another christening..."
"...we will!"
Julie Walters is a genius
Maggie Steed is brilliant!
Love Maggie Steed. She was brilliant in Shine On Harvey Moon, another great 80s show.
Brilliant absolutely brilliant.
That look on Julie Walter's face afer Celia Imrie had just reminded her about how she'd forgotten the sweeteners is brilliant , that vacant stare..
What a great show, so sad we have nothing like this today,!
Yes all crap now on tv
Not like this alas for sure?!
I sat next to Celia Imre on the Tube once. :-)
Omnibus editions were such a big thing back in the day. I forgot about them 😅
I always love the snarky continuity announcer.
"Hello? I thought you'd committed suicide...?"
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Look how the press treated poor Yorkie, fergie :D
they are all so wonderful, but I do love Mrs O and I remember Crossroads sort of ish, hysterically bad, there was Sandy his dreadful Mother and wobbly sets
The sets were no more wobbly than many other shows at the time I remember watching an episode of Corriw from the 70s or 80s where Ivy Tilsleys staira looked like they were about to collapse
It was lovely and brilliant watching this again.
suzy blake drop dead gorgeous as ever
Genius writing
This is golden
Don’t talk to the press if you like having kneecaps
7:19 THE most funniest scene in any comedy show..ever.
Just sublime ❤
Celia trying hard not to laugh as Duncan was kissing her at 4:05
I wouldn’t want to miss the Omibus Edition
I LOVED that, thank you SO MUCH. 😊🤩😊
"Oh it's nothing. It doesn't matter."
That line is repeated a few times in one episode. The funny thing is, it's a line that's often used on TV or in a film. I've only noticed it because of Acorn Antiques. 🤣
Does anyone have book 3 of the Acorn Antiques series? I need it to complete my collection.
"She'll be here. Be calm, be calm, C'MON!!!!"
"...it's a haemorrhoid preparation to be brutally frank...can we cut??!"
" walk walk walk to the pillar box...."
just realised Derek is Donald from Benidorm lol
At 6:17 this was a real outtake, both Celia and Victoria always found it hard not to laugh when Julie came on as Mrs Overall. So they decided to keep this one in and use it.
“ is it on the trolly”
Can you point to it?
susie blake.....gorgeous....x
My favourite was....I'd like to apologise to viewers in the North...it must be awful for you.
Gorgeous? That's stronging it a bit but each to their own.
She is absolutely gorgeous with a wicked twinkle in her eye!
😂😂😂love British comedy 💙
The 'Customers'! 🤣
Love all the tech mistakes 🤣
Classic comedy.
Fuengerola Poly...
Berta… nothing it doesn’t matter. Mummy.. nothing it doesn’t matter 😂
See the Spaniard was the Super in The Bill
34:38 Chief Superintendent Brownlow goes from instilling discipline to his police station to smashing his face into a camera 🤣🤣🤣
Hadn't seen your comment, I just had to Google who it was, it was driving me mad!
Genius!!
The audience is terrible in this. Wonderful acting and comedy that I miss.
I just have to gather myself in. Focus. Be.
Fab fab fab ❤😂😂
Who watches. Dinner ladies.?
I recognise Peter Ellis who played Chief Superintendent Brownlow in TheBill.
Does anyone know what the joke documentary about Acorn Antiques was called ? I remember the line asked by the doc maker , does the cast get on in real life. The response was on the whole, I should have to say, no. I can't do it justice and I look for it every now and again. I thank you in advance.
The sketch was just called The Making of Acorn Antiques
The sketch is a part of this video around the 50:00 mark.
Been to an Antique shop in Anglesey or brick or bracket. Change signs alternate weeks. Evergo to charity shops ?. They are lovely humans. How much is that ?. Dave
Where on Anglesey?
44:52 Why is Babs reminding of Hugh Laurie in that episode from Blackadder Goes Forth?
For a fleeting second, yes I see it too.
Gorgeous Georgina
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Feel free… multo libre
Manchesterford.
Was it muesli😂😂😂
..."what ,was it - muesli ?"
Twas muesli?
Who played the bride in the opening picture with all the cast?
Isn't that Trixie,Rosie Collins?
@@clairejohnson6522Trixie Trouble they call me.
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48.46!
This is utter genius
The ONLY weak part of the entire thing is the character of Trixie. She adds nothing to this
Definitely agree
Trixie is the bog-standard soap sexy young lady, or the sexy trouble-maker. The fact that nothing really happens with her is part of the joke.
😅🤣😂
'Twas it muesli? 😅
SEz
Just jokes about buns and all of Alan Bennet's old scripts 😴😴
Alan Bennetts scripts are used as anaesthetics by hospitals up and down the country. He wished he could write anything as amusing. 😊
Wow..How edgy.