Alan Partridge meets Martin Brennan - "Come Out Ye Black and Tans"

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.

[@josemaria8177]

Steve Coogan is the one man who managed to sing an irish rebel song on the BBC. That man is a legend

[@slaterslater5944]

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"....

[@xConoooR1]

@@slaterslater5944 nah his mate bet him in a pub that he wouldn’t sing a rebel tune and he did the fucking legend🤣🤣

[@Lissadell1916]

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.

[@josemaria8177]

@@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.

[@Lissadell1916]

@@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.

[@EverGreen1888]

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

[@barryjohnodonovan5198]

So so good

[@Round_07]

A nanosecond of genius…exactly what my great uncle would say 🤣

[@declancarroll3131]

Actually kills me every time I watch it, the timing is soo off-kilter it's fucking genius 😅

[@jackietreehorn5561]

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

[@MartinMcAvoy]

@@jackietreehorn5561 Yep, I know that fella 😂😂😂😂

[@paulbergin6301]

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.

[@margaretkenny7281]

Well Steve Coogan has a Mayo mam like all English with Irish parentage spend all their summers in Ireland with their granny's aunts uncles cousins

[@johnmcgowan5210]

Jared Harris in The Terror was also exceptional

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@johnmcgowan5210 and Brad Pitt in snatch is class....his northern accent in devil's own is shit tho

[@DaChaGee]

I don't think it's that bad nowadays to have it on British TV, especially when it's part of a comedy.

[@dzonbrodi514]

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

[@fionaobrien683]

‘I’ve a friend in Kildare who has them, but you talk to me’ 😂😂😂 cute hoorism at its best 😂😂

[@daithimcnally8212]

We are cute hoors, Ive plenty of turtles

[@dizzyd7185]

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.

[@DanielRobertspiano]

He features in the live show, and it´s brilliant!

[@PlayingGilly]

Not only a good Irish accent but a spot on rural Sligo accent.

[@remimoses3769]

Of course it is. Coogans attention to detail is 2nd to none. And he’s a genius so can also pull it off.

[@thatsthejobbb8587]

He's actually from Mayo I think.

[@yarnednomady5535]

Debatable highly

[@margaretodonovan3007]

​@@thatsthejobbb8587 That's why he opted for a Sligo accent so as not to upset his mother

[@cormacio]

Probably the best Irish Accent I've seen by an actor. Hilarious

[@emmanuelgoldspleen2905]

Yeah, all of Steve's ancestors are actually Irish, so it makes sense as to why he has learnt to do that accent well.

[@lama99654]

his mother is irish

[@Cryptokat]

since a week thursday, since a week thursday.

[@wentoneisendon6502]

@@Cryptokat oo da ell is dat

[@margaretkenny7281]

@@lama99654 his dad has Irish parents too Coogan is an Irish family name like Kennedy etc

[@BanditSlots]

1:24 “Awful hot in here”. Coogan really gets all the nuances of his character spot on

[@cm9231]

The wonky eye is the icing on the cake lol

[@ljamest3828]

It's the teeth for me

[@WildSide_Est2024]

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.

[@jackglossop4859]

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.

[@litarea]

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.

[@johnmartinez7440]

​@@jackglossop4859 Is it though? I'm not sure her character is meant to be a "piercing" attack on inoffensive co-hosts who do their job.

[@MrJamy695]

@CJ_OPC absolutely right 😂 👍

[@trainwreck3697]

@@litareaYep im a yank who did a double take at seeing Alex Jones’ fucking name.

[@pukeyourguts]

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!

[@paultierney6038]

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

[@logansomething]

I think a bunch of his family is Irish.

[@xyz6217]

He has irish family so it makes sense.

[@Cryptokat]

LOVE IT!

[@imnothere220]

He's pretty Irish in fairness

[@Mike-yt7py]

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.

[@duketheclown3380]

"Double O feckin' bollocks!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@seamust1181]

Find out who booked him and sack “her” is so underrated in an absolute explosion of brilliance 😅

[@von2balurn]

Steve Coogan is a master of the subtle under jab.

[@college54114]

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!

[@MichaelKaufman0]

It’s a joke of how all these haggard old Irish men would go on variety shows and sing with exceptional voices.

[@margaretkenny7281]

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

[@80sRetrosaur]

Steve does funny voices which uses the same muscles as singing, if you know someone who can do voices then chances are they can sing too.

[@bluedeskfan2754]

Ireland's best exports are music and comedy

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@bluedeskfan2754 some great musicans came out of Ireland for such a small island

[@johncunnane1582]

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'.

[@seosamhrosmuc]

Theres no yes or no in the Irish language

[@calebmullan4593]

I'm Northern Irish and I never once noticed that before, but it's absolutely true

[@Bedrinonen]

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.

[@johnmartinez7440]

Good clip to show people who whine that modern TV and comedy is "all politically correct these days".

[@Bedrinonen]

@@johnmartinez7440 Yes mainstream comedy and TV are too free if anything

[@thevaccinator666]

​@@BedrinonenToo free?

[@imnothere220]

I think the world is owed a Martin Brennan album for Christmas

[@canturgan]

Every Irish uncle rolled into one. 100% accurate.😂

[@ferrorail]

Moments I lost my sh1t "Awful hot in here" "There's a cat" 😅

[@dazpatreg]

Yeah the cat one destroyed me

[@the_armadylo5592]

As an Irish person this is spot on. Steve Coogan is a comic genius 👏

[@croonyerzoonyer]

This is honestly my favourite version of come out ye black and tans. I’m not even joking.

[@hihowareyouthen]

Same! I genuinely get goosebumps.

[@freebeerfordworkers]

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[@TheSteerpike]

‘Double O feckin’ bollo@!’ Is the absolute icing on the cake. Just genius.

[@Bornonadublinstreet]

It’s the bit where Partridge is clapping…… until “tell her how the IRA….” and then just looks awkward 😂😂

[@bluegtturbo]

Actually as an Irishman I can say he absolutely nailed it as an Irishman... The teeth especially 😂

[@gerardodwyer5908]

And from your dental mould. The nation can't thank you enough. Míle buiochas.

[@jkelsey555]

I'm not sure the exact line for being Irish or not, but his mom is from Mayo and his dad's also an Irish descendant

[@hihowareyouthen]

He's so real I swear I've *met* him. Fine voice to, to be fair.

[@alfsmith4936]

His jacket is the wrong colour though.. All Irish men wear green jackets.

[@pevebe]

@@alfsmith4936 hes also missing his tophat

[@Fallencomrade182]

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.

[@bluegtturbo]

As an Irishman, me too... 100 times or more.. It's staggering in its observation of the physicality and voice.

[@MotherAlgorithm]

All stereotypes are funny

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Good thing about us Irish is that we take the piss out of ourselves more than anyone else does....

[@janetclaireSays]

As a Chicagoan living in the West of Ireland, I concur.

[@janetclaireSays]

@@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.

[@davidflear4886]

The single best tv moment of the last 20 years

[@ricardosp7975]

Seriously?

[@bazglsgw1208]

They way he switched from the love song to the rebel song brilliant 🤣🤣

[@EoCEoCEoC]

Seriously this is one of the best comedy sketches of all time. He is a genius.

[@o-kay368]

"Couldn't let ye go without a little song" Haha 😂

[@poolepaul4158]

You've put an h in there mate. 😅😅😅

[@matthewdooley9046]

The fact that one of the most quintessentially British personalities sang Rebel songs is just amazing! This is why I love Steve Coogan!

[@LeeH688]

Both sides of his family are Irish, so it’s not too hard for him.

[@DaChaGee]

@@LeeH688 I think they meant cos he acts very English. especially in American films.

[@G02372]

“Awful hot in here” “lovely Irish gesture” brilliant 😂

[@letusplaydarts]

This is the funniest thing Coogan has done since "In 1978... no one died..." I was genuinely feeling uncomfortable for Alan.

[@oppamaclare]

1:36 " I've not put my hand in my pocket since I left " 😊😊

[@AmpleWarning]

What does this mean?

[@mikebarratt8146]

@@AmpleWarning It means he hasn't had to pay for anything

[@oppamaclare]

@@AmpleWarning Funny because it's what the old people would say in the west of Ireland (not having to pay for anything - as said above)

[@tz6414]

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.

[@FLAVCO]

I do believe the wonky eyes is a reference to in-breeding 😄

[@Finebyme123]

Coogan should release an album of Irish rebel songs. Flipping fantastic.

[@jmurphy129]

Half my family consolidated into one performance

[@Ellierua]

Steve has a great singing voice.. I could watch this again and again. Just nailed it.

[@declandiamond6814]

One of the greatest moments in comedy history. Everything about it is superb. Perfection from Coogan here

[@duncanhose4951]

'there's a cat' 'there's a cat!' Alan and Martin have more in common than either would admit

[@AnP865]

Awful hot in here

[@mikeycraig8970]

"oh my god that was an advert for the IRA, find out who booked them and sack HER" 😂😂😂

[@CB-sn4xh]

He has it to a tee! I know farmers exactly like Martin in Ireland..Jumper under the suit genius 👌 Steve is Half Irish anyhow, so he is well versed 🇮🇪

[@niallnigeynige]

Usually driving an old ford tractor with no cab & a bit of foam for the seat.

[@dexterroy]

I watched him singing "Come out Ye Blacks and tans" and then I saw the BBC logo on upper left corner of the screen...wow 😄

[@davidtate1722]

Genius , i’ve watched this many many times , still can’t believe he got “black and tans’ involved!

[@ianennis1280]

A Brilliant Irish accent,Hilarious,superb acting too,what a talanted fella he is ,quite moving too.

[@eoghandridl1007]

He's basically Irish

[@ianennis1280]

@@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!!

[@machina4279]

Moving? Fuck the IRA.

[@margaretkenny7281]

@@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 !

[@cdb3847]

Coogan's range is truly incredible

[@refoliation]

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 🔥

[@johnpala7782]

One of the best, and most underrated comedy moments ever.

[@raggersragnarsson6255]

Genius comedy.

[@christopherpeden547]

proof that Steve Coogan is still a genius

[@justinneill5003]

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!

[@jimmima121]

I haven't laughed so hard since I first watched this. Had me in bits for a good 5 minutes.

[@andrewtaylor2220]

Take a bow Steve Coogan that sketch was beyond brilliant - i've met the likes of Martin in Ireland many a time and you got the caricature spot on.

[@rumbarumba1]

Youre lucky im in Scotland and meet Begbies 🤣🤣

[@richardharrow1946]

“Awful hot in here” I dunno why that made me laugh lol

[@tastewithjase]

When will Steve Coogan get the respect he deserves for being one of the greatest comedic actors of all time. Man is a genius.

[@WillowJordan1979]

"I said who the hell is that?!" I love how Alan is soo not flattered and tries to hide it.

[@paulrouhan7288]

Dat?

[@valmarsiglia]

I was whimpering with laughter first time I saw this, and I'm proudly of Irish heritage.

[@Pee23517]

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

[@ce2441]

A lovely detail of this is that the guitarist in the blue shirt is none other than Steve Brown, who played Glen Ponder in KMKY!

[@johnpala7782]

Top trivia! Thanks

[@tomascooley4997]

Class.

[@Diceyjane1]

Aside from everything else, what a voice!

[@bealtainecottage]

It gets better every time I watch it!

[@michealjones9863]

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. 😂

[@slipperynipple5910]

Everyone is completely on point in this bit but I fucking love the Daniel Craig impersonator, his looks get me every time

[@FLAVCO]

Don’t know why but James Bonds/Daniel Craig’s non-plussed demeanour through it all, really makes me laugh 😆

[@Eddie71529]

Says not a word, speaks with his facial expressions. Good actor!

[@BK-cs4gv]

Best TV ever. Come Out and Men Behind the Wire... bangers.

[@bulletproofblouse]

The single greatest four minutes of television in 2019. Fight me. x

[@edwinambrose5683]

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.

[@Energyflash1979]

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.

[@seanshatters]

Dressed just like my grandfather

[@linktotq7431]

This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@mcgrate2]

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,.

[@lolfearme]

"You want anymore of those you come see me" That line is absolutely perfect - completely nailed the way guys like that talk.

[@ModerateObserver]

Coogan really is a comic genius

[@tutin4090]

"did I put in a haitch?" "you did put an 'aitch" Beautiful subtlety

[@gearoid9835]

Ah feck I did the haitch again

[@bungabening3530]

With a name like Coogan I'm pretty sure he grew up with Irish uncles and a grandfather or two on whom he could base the character. Reminds me of my uncles in Leitrim

[@margaretkenny7281]

Yep his mam is from Mayo and his dad had Irish parents himself they spent every summer in Ireland with their grandparents etc like the Gallaghers Dermot O leary Shane McGowan etc did

[@bungabening3530]

@@margaretkenny7281 Me too 🇨🇮

[@jackietreehorn5561]

@@bungabening3530 Leitrim... apparently the ghost of shergar still haunts the country side

[@bungabening3530]

@@jackietreehorn5561 I was over visiting Leitrim about the time of the kidnapping. I hope I didn't unknowingly eat a Shergar Burger

[@pulchralutetia]

Kudos to Steve Coogan for getting IRA songs onto mainstream British TV.

[@archiermanilo23]

The wonky eye, the crooked teeth, it's perfect.

[@jackiesmith1085]

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. 😂

[@johnmcgowan5210]

I find it very hard to watch this clip...without laughing...genius 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomrawson9017]

He's on our side lads, He had to raise the issue through humour. Good man

[@jamesmason8436]

Issue?

[@Joekond89]

Coogan actually has a beautiful singing voice

[@jonhayes7322]

The best scene in British comedy of all time!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidlynxh1332]

Omg that was like an add for the IRA 😂

[@paddyhalligan28]

“She doesn’t want anymore. She asked you where you got it” !!!!

[@Stargreened]

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!

[@reigaterobot4965]

I grew up in West Cork and the accent is spot on, hilarious really.

[@electronicearnings]

I love how alan corrects him by saying aitch instead of haitch

[@mc-jl2be]

Thanks for this clip!! Always a laugh

[@michaelmouse4024]

Coogan is a good example of a comedy genius

[@Freethinkingtheist77]

It's true, the Irish do randomly burst into obscure song and dance and the English do all stand and look at each other!

[@brianm2881]

That's not true. The Irish do not just burst into random obscure song and dance whenever it - ♪where have ye been all day Hen'ry, me son? Where have ye been all day, my beloved one? Away in the meadow! Away in the meadow! Make my bed, I've a pain in my head! And I want to lie down...♪ (covers mouth and runs off)

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Sure we sing at the drop of a hat....we are sick of winning Eurovision

[@oight]

my uncle is scottish but him and my mum's parents were Irish and Irish-Scottish and always is singing old Irish rebel and gaelic folk songs 😭

[@AM1465]

Double 'O' feckin' bollocks lol

[@philpants44]

That gets me every time!

[@leoarc1061]

Wow... Was he on form during this shoot?! The Irish part is virtually immaculate!

[@vinlab5937]

Superb it cracks me up every time I watch it brilliant !!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Glynnermang]

Such talent in one scene. Amazing

[@WhiteTeeTurnip]

I come back to this clip year after year. Could only find it on FB for a long time. Top Cogan. Tiochfaidarla.

[@Droadlesstravelled]

absolutely brilliant and he can hold a tune.

[@garymct6860]

Lovely Irish gesture 😂

[@HempFlower3]

Watching the faces of everyone on the show drop is priceless.

[@dangood8839]

How Steve Coogan finds ways to make Partridge even funnier is a godsend. I was cringing along with Alan as he realised what was happening😂

[@RuiLuz]

Steve Coogan is a gem, protect him at all costs.

[@vivalapsych]

Thanks for putting this up. 👏

[@irishpete5472]

Genius in action-spot on and hilarious..with edge!