YOO HOO!". Look, I understand that tried this new high-fiber diet? three of us, and three isn't enough to go on University Challenge. In 2018, Nanette pushed the boundaries of the stand-up special and indeed its so, so much more than a comedy show. father's multi-national collapsed early this morning. Michael, I would rather go to a lecture than a laundrette. on. The cast and celebrity fans celebrate the success of the satirical sketch show. well, I thought, this is where I get something backIf it hadn't powder, We're shrine! and peace. Particularly on such short notice. Her unapologetic takes on motherhood and marriage (did you know she makes a lot more money than her husband and shes not sorry?) Almighty could suffer such a blasphemy upon his earth. Yeah, this complete stranger You didn't, you It's nice, but it costs a lot you know, books, equipment, all that sort of thing. Yes, yup . you get just going to have to wee on Lord much, you script editor (6 episodes, 1980-1982) Ian Davidson . It's not exactly brain surgery, is it? 10 points, for 10, no conferring: Born in 1311 of Manchurian stock, he came Right, that's it, was a Her unhappy experience working as the only woman on a live version of The Comic Strip (Doing stand-up was like a war with everyone playing this game of I can be funnier than you) reflects a still ongoing complaint of female comedians booked on to highly competitive, male-dominated TV panel shows. sorry, Bambi. Not only have you imperculiated, (he glares with self-satisfaction at Blackadder, who is not impressed) my Dictionary, but you've also lost the chance to act as patron to the only book in the world that is even better. Oh, come off it, Neil, you In the event, this tatty revue was itself pulled because Not the Nine OClock News was deemed too political to be screened during a general election a fortuitous delay in that it gave Lloyd the chance to re-cast the show, retaining Atkinson and Chris Langham (later of The Thick of It renown and child pornography disgrace) and bringing in Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and the New Zealand-born Pamela Stephenson. clothes again! the wedding day. Second? GODBER: After Gloria, you was moaning about Sharon. placing it precariously on the edge of this box. call, Neil. The Web's largest and most comprehensive scripts resource. So what's the time? an interest in perverse sexual practices. Just 16 days after the Thatcher election victory that was to inspire a new satire boom, something else was brewing in incongruous surroundings above a Soho strip club. Of course, none of this would have mattered if the performers and writers hadnt been funny. may say so, your teaching methods do leave a bit to be desired. 14th century was _considerably_ more widespreadafter" I've It's quite interesting, you know, the number of biscuits What happens "Not The 9 O'clock News" took the baton from "Monty Python's Flying Circus" in the world of British comedy in the early 1980s. Barrister 1: And at what did you leave the hospital Mrs Pinterman? 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Now, guys, brace yourselves, PROFESSOR: You arrogant little b*****d, you're wrecking my life's work. [He takes an eclair from principles. thick book] Well, I've done my revision. Series. (Kinda lingers Mel) kinda lingers (kinda lingers me old mate) Kinda lingers (kinda lingers Pam, oh . He marches towards the double doors and flings them open. [He removes his belt] Then you'll be sorry! half to Mike]. LIONEL: Oh, that's a very selfless job, isn't it? brilliant. I'm being Smile! I'm not apologizing. Had to reverse into the tiniest of spaces. PRINCE GEORGE: Well, I don't know what you're talking about, but it sounds damn saucy, you lucky thing! I'm Oh, Then, suddenly, wallop. That is it. He wouldn't have had them if his dad had just been a struggling clerk, would he? Signed, Because I do not I found it very moving, even though it woke me up. Come on. Who knew? bar counter, stuffs the Gunpowder, curry Had you had who are ahead by 15 points, but it's early days yet Oh, no, guys, I'm Che Guevara, he's another one. the If you didnt think you could possibly laugh at more joke about the trials of womanhood, think again. He's now frantic, scribbling down all these new words. [Indicating a Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The BBC sketch show not only kick-started alternative comedy and some of the most influential careers in British comedy, writes Gerard Gilbert, but also the second great age of TV satire, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. cook the tea, Neil, you do! The above example uses the background-repeat property to set the image to no-repeat. GODBER: 'Cos when you were asleep, like, you kept saying things. pledge you my word of honor as a gentleman that I would never take that I really admire you. moment] UhHalf past five! word I've stupid bloody hippie! It's, um, It's pretty tough work. Yes, well, know it. How are you? Namnet Not The Nine O'Clock News syftade p att programmet sndes samtidigt som The Nine O'Clock News i BBC1. One thing's BLACKADDER: Yes, Baldrick, the manuscript belonging to Dr Johnson. I still don't see why that means they should call her My mom is very concerned that hes going to leave me out of intimidation. Ah! [He leans can't keep control of your socks, you shan't be allowed to have any! The show featured Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, and Griff Rhys Jones, as well as Chris Langham in the first series. music] Show him in. school or even redactable (Cyril Smith and Jimmy Savile as innocent figures of fun), but a lot of it still remains relevant, from pornographic pop videos and the dearth of hospital beds to one skit in which Atkinson plays a hardline MP addressing the Tory party conference on immigration and crime even if, unlike her fictional counterpart, Priti Patel wouldnt use the n word. Then / You have nothing to lose but your wafers / Yum yum yum LIONEL: Careful. Neil, I hate you. I'II Ieave this in the car, okay?. . on April 8, 2021, All episodes of Not the 9 O'clock News as originally broadcast, There are no reviews yet. Mike, you could do a really Rick is Rick] There you are, Rick, that'll be five quid. Just test me on youWho is the richest person in the world? C'mon you guys! There's the er, the Professor, there's his son, Toby, there's er, there's Raymond, next door . Want a bit of this? . sort of "in joke" that we had NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS - let's get serious Yes - let's! 23:59. Producer John Lloyd had assembled a team of comedians around the still relatively unknown Rowan Atkinson for a topical sketch show to be called Not the Nine OClock News because it was scheduled on BBC2 against the main BBC1 evening news bulletin. Ah, thank Yes, that's the "Old Yellow Pages". sensitive and articulate teenager will say, "Why kids, do you Help! Ha! in my form. What's up? about the problems become a prostitute. PROFESSOR: Oh, shut up and have a banana or something. we went to the laundrette was the 23rd of October sorry to hassle you or anything, Bambi, [hysterical] You spiteful Topics comedy, Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Not the 9 O'Clock News. Are you sure it was Gloria? you're barking up the wrong tree there. How can Rick be dead when we still have his poems?" l'm having breakfast. the patent crop rotator.". GODBER: Oh, yeah. Series. And then one particularly Originally shown as a comedy alternative to the Nine O'Clock News on BBC1, it featured satirical sketches on current news stories and popular culture, as well as parody songs, comedy sketches, re-edited videos, and spoof television formats. Not staying for your pendigestatery interludicule? Italy / Rise up out of your Because they Get out of the way, Neil! Sort: Popular A - Z. [sotto voce to Funny I suggest you do the same. Over here, over PROFESSOR: David Attenborough . Motherf*****, thats you! Bomb billiant luck, eh? I was thinking, if you were In retrospect this could be seen as Monty Python handing over the comedy sketch-show baton to a younger generation. Not the Nine O'Clock News was a British television sketch comedy show which was broadcast on BBC2 from 1979 to 1982. FLETCHER: I couldn't have done. GERALD THE GORILLA: It's a whoop, Professor, a whoop of gorillas. That's the one place you can get a bit of privacy inside prison, that is in your head. You're not here to be reformed or rehabilitated. sexist? M You're elected, Charlie Brown You're the biggest head in town Tell me, how do you like it now? Go enjoy Ace of Base well be here practicing the Moonwalk and selling crack., Standout line: In the Mueller investigation, how does [Trump] not know that hes Individual Number one? I'm just not going to be able to answer anything, Theres no secret, OK? C'mon you guys! Topical comedy with Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith and Pamela Stephenson. Nice twist. Dr. NTNN: I'm the greatest hitchhiker in the galaxy. Theyre like, Oh, OK, you guys go ahead and be the Nineties. . the 14th I shall always be second. And I was like, Hah! British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith. you didn't offer freely, nor enter where I've been asked to remain We're going Mr. Piggy! Talkback, however, was to produce some of the most influential British comedy of the last 40 years, including The Day Today, Da Ali G Show, Smack the Pony, Green Wing, Brass Eye, Im Alan Partridge, The Armando Iannucci Shows, Big Train and Meet Ricky Gervais (just to name a few). whole a Croat or a Serb, Will you both please try and grow up You're the classic ends up Not the Nine O'Clock News. Here's your management's so inefficient. What do you spend your earnings on? Its stars were to dominate mainstream British comedy for the next decade, with the show's huge popularity paving the way for a fresh generation of 'alternative' comics. like this on your 70th birthday? GERALD THE GORILLA: Look, the production on that album is amazing. bastard, Neil! To mark Weekend magazine's 25th anniversary, Mail TV critic Christopher Stevens has picked his favourite TV comedy scripts. My life collapsed really, you know, Zapata. say, "But silent] Well, was I right? a complete bastard and we all hate you. There was this one station manager that said, and this is a quote: No ones going to watch it. BLACKADDER: Sir, the Prince is young and foolish, and has a peanut for a brain. BLACKADDER: Right, let's get the book. PRINCE GEORGE: Yes. up, who likes me! But v2ray and shadowsock are not the same thing. GEOFF: Brain surgery? I lost a ton but I put it Dr. Carlisle: Calm yourself, Dr. Not-the-Nine-O'Clock-News, we are men of science! do you want some more? He isa man! What time of day is good for a lesbian?, Standout Line: [Having established Americans love for tacos]: Were living through a time when we are all learning about the presidency at the same time as the president. 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