Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Athelston Tribute 2 

I am one of Athelston Eldest' Grandaughters and its lovely too see all the lovely comments on here about my Gramps. He was and still is a Legend. And I know he'll be smiling down on us all, knowing he is still making people laugh out loud.

Bet Athelstone Williams was a real joker and a really nice guy when he wasn't on camera if only because the cast of NMTB so obviously adored him.

Athelstone had the gift of comic timing despite not saying anything. Legendary! This humour is missed on buzzcocks nowadays.

It is a credit to him taht despite everything they throw at him, he can still keep a straight face dead-pan expression. That guy had self-control. *Salute

Mark was temporary, Athelston is eternal

Athelston Williams ... legend will be missed

Athleston would've made an excellent poker player

R.I.P legend to many, you brought joy to the many, a feat never more worthy of heaven

he was a beautiful human being. bet he was a great grandpa. RIP Athelston;)

Good old Athelstone he was a great sport

The Ranking Roger segment is always a favourite NMTB moment for me.

For someone so obsessed with Sixties culture and music, Mark Lamarr was pretty damn good with Public Enemy!

Loved it. Thanks for posting.

Seán (RIP) says “Go raibh míle maith agat, go dtí an leithreas, más é do thoil é?” 😄

The only thing that would've made it better would've been if they'd had the pirate in the Nolans line-up.

i'd like to see a tribute for The Pirate too!

Or number five, THE FACE IN MY NIGHTMARES. I actually choked laughing.

@joepickard After a memorable solo debut, all his further appearances were alongside Athelston anyway. Though the same actor did occasionally appear in the line-up in other costumes.

if he had been still alive he would have replaced simon amstell

athleston rox!! comedy genius!