Who is the greatest comedy character in British tv history
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Re: Who is the greatest comedy character in British tv history
Tommy Cooper could make people laugh without saying a word so he'd get my vote
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Paddy Mcguinness or Mrs Brown ? Maybe not.
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Cant believe no ones mentioned Alf Garnett?
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I'm playing it safe so ill say Lenny Henry.
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oh comedy characters...sorry... not Ken Dodd then... Basil Fawlty
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Very nearly an armful!
Tony Hancock.
Then Eric Morecambe .
Always thought Dave Allen was funny too.
Tony Hancock.
Then Eric Morecambe .
Always thought Dave Allen was funny too.
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Another vote for Partridge. Nothing else comes close for me.
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TLOG is quite superb. You either get it, or you don’t, but if you do, it’s world class. Seen it live a couple of times, and my guts were aching for days after.
Bernice the female vicar is a particular favourite, but they are all excellent, especially Geoff Tipps, Pauline, Barbara and Tubbs Tadsyrup . Maybe that’s why I struggle to take Steve Pemberton seriously, despite him being a very good serious actor.
My top three tho...
Norman Stanley Fletcher. RB was an absolute genius.
Edmund Blackadder. RA is an incredibly funny man just to look at, but when insulting sarcastically at full chat, he’s hard to beat.
Winston Ingram. Still Game has to be one of the best sitcoms ever produced, and Winston is involved in all the best scenes. Bit left field I know, especially when you consider I could’ve had Fawlty, Brian Potter, Rigsby, et al but i couldn’t resist.
Honourable mention to Roy Kinnear in “the three musketeers”. The ultimate mumbling, bumbling buffoon.
Bernice the female vicar is a particular favourite, but they are all excellent, especially Geoff Tipps, Pauline, Barbara and Tubbs Tadsyrup . Maybe that’s why I struggle to take Steve Pemberton seriously, despite him being a very good serious actor.
My top three tho...
Norman Stanley Fletcher. RB was an absolute genius.
Edmund Blackadder. RA is an incredibly funny man just to look at, but when insulting sarcastically at full chat, he’s hard to beat.
Winston Ingram. Still Game has to be one of the best sitcoms ever produced, and Winston is involved in all the best scenes. Bit left field I know, especially when you consider I could’ve had Fawlty, Brian Potter, Rigsby, et al but i couldn’t resist.
Honourable mention to Roy Kinnear in “the three musketeers”. The ultimate mumbling, bumbling buffoon.
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will hay, Alastair sim
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The whole Still Game crew. Period.
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Basil Fswlty, Captain Mannering, Blackadder, Brian Potter , The Dick Emery characters Everard, Honky Tonk, Kenny Everett character forget name but catch phrase was its all done in the best possible taste,
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That will be the delectable Miss Cupid Stunt
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Great thread.
Lots of contenders but another vote for Partridge I think.
Lots of contenders but another vote for Partridge I think.
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I witnessed it at the Circus Tavern in 1976Claret Till I Die wrote: ↑Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:50 pmTommy Cooper could make people laugh without saying a word so he'd get my vote
He is along with Billy Connelly the funniest bloke I've ever seen.
As for Characters though, far too many to mention but for sketches, Harry Enfield and Friends had some crackers.
In a comedy, Fawlty, Rigsby, Fletcher & Trotter were brilliant.
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I can't believe no-one's mentioned Miss Slocombe and her pussy.
My top 15 for what it's worth, i originally had 10, but i couldn't leave some out.
1) Norman Stanley Fletcher (the great thing about him was he had has flaws, but you always found yourself routing for him)
2)Del Boy (the shows speak for themselves)
3)Basil Fawlty (don't mention the war)
4)Captain Mainwaring (the stand out in a brilliant cast)
5)Miss Slocombe (and her famous pussy)
6)Victor Meldrew (i know number 6,i don't believe it either)
7)Hyacinth Bucket (local girl, so she's got to merit a place)
8)Father Ted (perfect actor for the perfect part)
9)Compo (amazing that he did his own stunts well into his 80's)
10)Mr Bean(amazing what facial expressions Rowan Atkinson can pull)
11)Audrey fforbes-Hamilton(could have picked Margo Leadbitter, but i preferred her in this)
12)Ron Wheatcroft(forgotten alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst, but he was integral to the plot)
13)Dorien Green(her constant bickering with the sisters and their making up was part of my childhood, and now my middle age)
14)Sharon Theodopol-opodous(no i can't pronounce the name either)
15)Tracey Stubbs(couldn't leave the 3rd of the trio out could i,how she had the patience with Dorien and Sharon i'll never understand)
My top 15 for what it's worth, i originally had 10, but i couldn't leave some out.
1) Norman Stanley Fletcher (the great thing about him was he had has flaws, but you always found yourself routing for him)
2)Del Boy (the shows speak for themselves)
3)Basil Fawlty (don't mention the war)
4)Captain Mainwaring (the stand out in a brilliant cast)
5)Miss Slocombe (and her famous pussy)
6)Victor Meldrew (i know number 6,i don't believe it either)
7)Hyacinth Bucket (local girl, so she's got to merit a place)
8)Father Ted (perfect actor for the perfect part)
9)Compo (amazing that he did his own stunts well into his 80's)
10)Mr Bean(amazing what facial expressions Rowan Atkinson can pull)
11)Audrey fforbes-Hamilton(could have picked Margo Leadbitter, but i preferred her in this)
12)Ron Wheatcroft(forgotten alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst, but he was integral to the plot)
13)Dorien Green(her constant bickering with the sisters and their making up was part of my childhood, and now my middle age)
14)Sharon Theodopol-opodous(no i can't pronounce the name either)
15)Tracey Stubbs(couldn't leave the 3rd of the trio out could i,how she had the patience with Dorien and Sharon i'll never understand)
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Forgot to mention the fast show!
Chip Cobb the deaf stuntman was epic. “I don’t need a ladder”.
Rowley Birkin QC played by the fantastic Paul Whitehouse.
Swiss Toni. “Choosing your favourite comedy character Paul, is very much like making love to a beautiful woman”
Chip Cobb the deaf stuntman was epic. “I don’t need a ladder”.
Rowley Birkin QC played by the fantastic Paul Whitehouse.
Swiss Toni. “Choosing your favourite comedy character Paul, is very much like making love to a beautiful woman”
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Oh, lads. It’s CHARACTERS, not the people that played ‘em.
Just saying like.
Just saying like.
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I'm just going to mention Stan Laurel.
I know I know, not a British TV character name or on a British TV comedy.
He's the greatest though, and the stomach aches I've had laughing can not be counted.
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Just a mention for Les Patterson & Edna Everage!!
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Blah de blah de blah de blah.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1KgMVyJTUU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1KgMVyJTUU
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Ronnie Barker and Alan Partridge get my vote.
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Frank Spencer, Some Mother’s do ave em.
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Agree with all this.
With Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques and Guyler, this programme should have been much better though.
I can also add Guyler as Potter in Please Sir, another programme full of memorable characters like the wimpish headmaster and stern Miss Ewell, not forgetting the Welsh Mr Price.
In the end though, despite it not being my favourite comedy programme, I'd have to give another vote for that 'dirty old man', Albert Steptoe.
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Cook Pass Babtridge
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The greatest simpleton in a comedy...has the be Trigger...."alright Dave"