He's too modest about his acting ability. You can see it when him and Charlie gave an interview about the fast show a few years back which is on RU-vid somewhere. I think it's because he had no real acting training and most comedians are sheepish when it comes to any sort of praise for acting ability. Shame really because in the right role he could easily have been a big actor in Hollywood but he's had a brilliant career regardless and in the end might have dodged a bullet with how fake Hollywood really is
@A small amount of peas You've hit the nail on the head mate. Harry Enfield,,The Fast Show and Catherine Tate etc! Their acting abilities are far beyond some of the biggest names in the film industry. Oscars are awarded for far less.
At last, a role model for my decrepit years, which are creeping up on me faster than I care to admit (I'll be 60 in October). I've already mastered Introductory Rambling, now on to Intermediate Semi-Coherent Blathering.
I am 50. People stop listening to you as you get older I am finding. I’m becoming less relevant. I can’t look forward too much either. It’s fey depressing,
That prolonged look into the camera. The audience stops laughing in realisation that something sad or terrible is coming. A very touching moment from Rowley.
I think these days people still appreciate the comedy and the craft of Paul Whitehouse in these sketches, whatever their age and generation. I’m not sure younger audiences realise how realistic this was. There were Rowly Birkins all over London in the 70s and 80s. Very posh, pissed, incoherent and enthusiastic. Hard as nails too! Sometimes they’d fought in both wars.
This is immensely skilled acting, and possibly my favourite of his characters. Some very subtle touches, that works on several levels layers. True crafstmanship.
@@fusionhar as someone who actually works for the NHS, we fucking hate Boris and the Tories. They're tearing this institution into shreds and feeding the scraps to jackals. We need to kick the Tories to the curb. They keep taking pieces away and selling them to privatised companies against the wishes of the people. I'm glad that jackass was fired, but it should have happened a LONG time ago
@@patagualianmostly7437 Then again, whoever you choose as a person to make such a sweeping statement you will have trouble convincing me.But for someone without (a plus IMO) all that classical training, kind of self-taught, he DOES have quite a range, good timing and delivery.I admire him far more than many of the lauded 'industry greats'.
@@ianrutherford878 Hi Ian...Yeah...I can go with that, no problem. Horses for courses is all I am saying. I just think those who can hack it on stage...wherever in the world...and in movies deserve a shade more respect. I suspect Mr Depp was being a bit-tongue-in cheek as regards his remarks on Paul Whitehouse...who is a fabulous comedy actor.... I appreciate those who can do all forms of acting. Variety is the spice of life, is it not? Cheers.
@@patagualianmostly7437 You're probably right.J.D. must've been aware that among the many stars and luvvies and their fans and critics,his remark would ruffle some feathers.Personally,I don't think I have more respect for show-biz personalities or actors than for other beings.But having dared to step onto a stage and find out what it feels like to perform to a decent house, I may admire the courage of some and the talent of some.
Whitehouse always nailed the essence of any character he played..and instead of copying exactly a type of character, he portrays the character as he sees them in real life..but to the extreme
Whenever i see a rope, extension cord, telephone cable, hosepipe, draught excluder, I can't resist shouting "Snake!" Cheers Paul, the joke will be with me for life.
This show was on TV in Poland in 90s. I used to love watching it as a teenager. Was always prettending in front of my mates, that guy who left his shed telling what he will be eating this week. British humor is the best in the world.
Paul whitehouse is my growing up comedy, the man is a genius , feel privileged to have enjoyed and laughed my head off to the fast show , so many great characters, but rowley is the best , closely followed by ted and Ralph etc 😂
What a absolute legend....Who can do this anymore..Paul you are the best...Love from Australia..I have worked for so many Rowley's in my day...❤❤❤ I love you..xxooo😂😂😂😂😂😂
Chris Price Johnny Depp was really taken aback at his acting ability when he took part in the final episode of TFS, you do not much more of a "attaboy" than that.
i love this,. reminds me of fun times, but, back then i never had them all in a row, and i got to the last minuite, and my head almost popped!!! with crazy energy hahahaha , brilliant
"The BBC webpage on Rowley Birkin tells of the character's origins, saying, "Rowley was based on a man, named Andrew Rollo, who Paul Whitehouse met on a fishing trip to Iceland."
I started off looking for Rowley Birkin on youtube, and then I lukdthruanumbrovdieros, ntknwngwhatiwslkngfr, slowly clicking from one link to the next. Nxthnginsasmgllkngfr a child's doll, going into a fire. Very sad occasion. Asfasirmbritwschmbsev... Merry Christmas, and all that. Hah! But, I remember then that I was very, very drunk.
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You could tell something was off from the start of that sketch. The clock, the cigarette. He conveys an inner hurt which is instantly recognisable. Something was wrong. You could almost picture his painful memories by simply looking in his eyes. I'm an alcoholic and that's why, for me, this hits so hard. Special events, traumatic events... in the one life you have... and I was drunk. As my doctor said; "it's a life's job, but it's possible" I know one part of that statement is true. It's hard being at war with yourself everyday, but I have no choice but to fight. And I will.
@@JustinSawyer-ji5wm Your observation of him are so sensitive, Paul is an amazing actor who did portray the vulnerability of this old man. I went through a depressing boozy time , but in the end i would pour a new bottle of wine down the sink which always felt satisfying, in my quest to quit. A waste of money, a waste of brain cells. I wish you a hopeful 2024. Take care. 🧡🌤☕️🌱
@@anjou6497 Life is as cruel as it is beautiful. I hope 2024 treats you well. I will not stand for the horrid year I had of 2023. This year will be a good year. Wish you all the best and I hope to be a strong as you. Peace ❤
Worked for morrisons Gadbrook back in 00's.. our old operations manager was just like this guy...he had a bottle whiskey hidden in the draws of his desk in the operation office... always see him drinking and swinging away in the dark. Often call people to office "Jonathan Fletcher to the office ppppllllllleeeeaaaaassssseeee". Even call himself sometimes🤣🤣 Red faced and completely leathered... Gave us all a good laugh... RIP MOZZA🍾🍾👍👍👍 PPPPPLLLLLLEEEEAAASSSSSEEEE!!!!!
3:38 if this laugh at the end is fake, it’s the best fake laugh I’ve ever heard 👍👍👍👍 This moment, Johnny Ludlow and the sad story and the ones that have stuck with me for decades.
A fantastic character played to perfection..Mr. Whitehouse at his very best!!!😂😂. A genius creation...I understand every story...Does that mean I was very very drunk??😊😊
Did some work for a retired wing commander,was not unlike this. There were two of us on the job,and he confided in me that he “ wasn’t keen on the other chap”, but that he”liked the cut of my jib ‘ I was delighted,no-one had ever liked the cut of my job before 😀
In late stage cirrhosis the prolonged alcohol damage to the liver causes what’s called hepatic portal vein hypertension. This in turn, a long-time ICU specialist pal once told me, can result in a specific form of cerebral oedema, which then can cause an almost Tourette’s-like type of incoherent outburst and rambling conversation oftentimes to no one there. Many people just never see this, unless accosted by the drunken homeless, because the afflicted often exhibit it only in the last few months of life, when they’re stuck out of view in hospitals. He concluded that Whitehouse’s performance as Birkin was an exquisitely observed character study, which must surely have meant someone in his family was a serious aged alchie, whom he had been able to see up close.
Apparently Paul Whitehouse got the idea for this character from a man who used to talk to him while he was fishing- he rarely could understand a word he said apart from the odd word
"5 mins of polishing the bullets before plopping them in the Webley". "A snipers bullet hit his hip flask and Koran, dead as a door nail, still standing". Loved the old Morphine. All ways a bit green around the gills and a stranger to the lavatory. Good old Rupert.
