I've a friend in County Kildare does them, but you talk to me. One of Steve Coogan's funniest characters - the Sligo Farmer turned Alan Partridge impersonator Martin Brennan.
Double O feckin bollocks! There is a backstory to this, if I remember correctly. Rod Stewart wanted to do the songs um-comedically and was slapped down by the BBC. But Coogan slipped it through. Bloody genius (and I'm British). "And now Rory O'Connor. Who due to broadcasting restriction must inhale helium to subtract credibility from his words"....
Not really its all been done before, Peter Paul and Mary sang The Rising of The Moon at the BBC back in 1965, a song about the 1798 rebellion, how much more of an Irish Rebel Song can you get? Besides, come out ye Black and Tans lyrics are in actual fact Behan's sarcastic slur / insult on some Irish people not the English as the "The English" in the song were actually an Irish family, not English. But to be fair Partridge's Irish accent is brilliant.
@@Lissadell1916 Thanks for the information! I am not irish and I was not aware of Peter Paul and Mary's performance in the 60s. However (please correct me if i'm wrong) i was under the impression that 1965 was before the Troubles. I had no idea about the sarcastic tone of Come Out Ye Black and Tans.
@@josemaria8177 The troubles in Ireland have been going on for 500 years so nothing new there and hence most Irish rebel songs are about events well before 1965, like the Black and Tans which was from 1920 of course (although the song was written much later). The man who wrote the song was Dominic Behan (Brendans brother) and the "loving English feet" in the song was about their grandmother "Christine English" (that was her name not her nationality) born Christine Corr in Ireland who re-married an Irishman called Patrick English. Christine English was a natorious Dublin slum landlady who Dominic hated due to the way she treated Dominic's mother and father like shit and the song was a tribute to Dominic's father (Stephan Behan) who was one of Mick Collin's 12 apostles during the WOI but was a strong anti treaty man during the Irish anti treaty (Civil) War. Hence "the loving English Feet" was about the English "family" not the English nationality as the song was written about the 1930's" long after the creation of the Irish Free State (forced upon the 26 counties verses the 32 counties of Ireland) in 1921/22.
As an Irish person myself, that's the best Irish accent iv ever heard an none Irish person pull off, and to get away with singing 2 Irish rebel songs on the BBC, that's just brilliant unreal, and 2 songs that are so anti british, big balls he has.
I heard he had a bet with a friend he could get away with it. It was so cleverly done, because in the same scene he has Alan Partridge complaining about it and everyone else looking awkward. My hat goes off to whoever plays "Double O Seven fecking bollocks", it's a great performance, going from nodding benignly along with the music with a slightly patronising air, to raising his eyebrows pointedly at Alan P and then sitting there positively radiating frosty disapproval
1:24 "Awful hot in here..." This is so on-point for older generation rural Irish. If you're not commenting or complaining about something you're odd The attention to detail in this bit is amazing
Commenting and complaining true.... the new priest is always an awful nice fella and does a great mass, secretly can't wait to it's over... remember one priest in my parish was more popular than Jesus himself because he pretty much held the record for fastest sermon ever.....28 minutes flat...very popular with the parishioners
One of the most convincing character portrayals in the history of television. Martin Brennan is far too precious to be confined to these few fleeting moments of comic genius. More please Steve.
Susannah Fielding doesn't get enough credit for her work on this show. She perfectly captures the chirpy nothingness of an Alex Jones or Christine Bleakley.
Couldn’t agree more. She’s playing the straight role but it’s actually the most damning and piercingly critical attack on the soullessness of bbc programming.
as an american, the name Alex Jones conjures up a much different person than I think you're talking about... that being said, I agree that she's fantastic in this role and really critical for selling the whole thing.
it's like a magic act.. first off, he's so convincing you forget it's coogan, then he pulls the rabbit out the hat with the rebel song finale. one of the best things he's ever done!
The best Irish stereotype ever done? Most of us know/knew some grand uncle like that down the country. Its an even handed piss take that demonstrates his genuine understanding of the Irish mindset. Then to top it off, a medley of rebel songs on the bbc 😆 Top class
My grandad god bless his soul was a tipp man and this is him to a t. Always made sure to remind me that our family was related to Michael Collins every time I saw him as well.
Why is his singing voice unironically so good 😭😭 Edit: I have a newfound and very healthy respect and appreciation for Irish music and the musical talent of the Irish people. Mighty!
Because most Irish or people of Irish descent have great voices comes from our lyrical melodic accents and gaelic culture of traditional Irish music and dance
This is why you have to love Steve Coogan, he literally got "Come out Ye Black and Tans" played on the BBC. Truly upholding the absolutely savage legacy of Chris Morris.
You see everybody, this is how you do a funny portrayal of a stereotype, and this is how you laugh at it. Honestly too funny, as an Irishman I swear I've met this type of lad a hundred times at the pub.
@@MotherAlgorithm stereotypes can be funny, if they're done right and by the right person. It can't come off as a put down of someone in a lesser position by a person in a more powerful position. In this case you have the funny stereotype but the "Irishman" is actually the one with the power in this sketch.
he's off to a great start with nailing the Irish way of speaking. Irish people usually answer a question without a yes or no, but use the verb in their answer. 'Normally, you are a farmer in the west of Ireland'..... Brennan answers 'I am' . Irish people will have copped this straight away. Will you have a cup of tea?. ... Answer is 'I will'. 'Is the weather bad?' Answer 'it is'.
This is beyond brilliant the attention to detail, the teeth, the cross eyes, never mind the song. I would like to see Martin Brennan do a whole episode.
All the comments are true - Coogan really came out with a complete, truthful, and genuinely funny character portrayal that stole all our hearts. The singing was beautiful and he even used the opportunity to include an anti imperialist message on the empire's TV network. But tbh I am a little disappointed we didn't get that Duran Duran police dog montage it sounded 🔥
Steve’s mum is from Co. Mayo and his dad is of Irish descent. He must’ve grown up with the west of Ireland accent around him so it’s no surprise that he was able to nail it so well!
@@eoghandridl1007 I hear on his mothers side Eoghan,never the less he,s every irish relative iv had in this guise,fabulously studied impression of working stock irishman of yesteryear!! my brood are from Kildare so im gonna be after a tortoise next stop!!
@@ianennis1280 his mother I'd Irish his dad has Irish parents Coogan is an Irish surname Steve Coogan has an Irish passport so he's an Irish citizen as well !
This has been my favorite bit from anything I’ve ever seen since I first watched it. Like I’m so passionate about it I want it digitally displayed on my urn
The jumper the tie the whole package is down to a tee . Steve coogan knows those people he is those people so it came easy to him and the fact he got that song on the bbc means he will never have to pay for a drink in Ireland ever again. 😂
I love this. So accurate, the clothes and accent. My Mum was Irish and my Dad played in an Irish show band. At the end of the night at his gigs the rebel songs would be sung and my Mum used to tell me not to tell anyone. 😂
Anyone with older Irish relatives will cherish this as they all have an element of Martin Brennan. One of the finest comedy scenes I've ever witnessed.
I just played this walking home from the pub and laughed out loud numerous times, so much so thst people crossed the road to avoid passing me on the footpath.
This was TV Gold,, Coogan is a genius,, how in the name of jesus did he get that passed the BBC,, the reaction to it here was hilarious,, nailed the accent, nailed the manner The singing voice was spot onn, And the Double O Bollox at the end,, Comedy gold,.
This is just insanely good. Credit to who ever edited this because I’ve watched it lots of times and the passing over of the tortoise between well Steve Coogan and his Martin Brennan character is soo smooth. Anybody from outside of the UK and Ireland watching this would not clock that it’s the same bloke. Very good and original!
