American Reacts to Phoenix Nights (#3)

[@RadagonTheRed]

Can I just say how delightful it is as a Brit to see an American enjoying our comedy. Thanks so much for watching Phoenix Nights.

[@bolllochead]

But how many times did you find yourself saying "it isn't real, it's a comedy"?

[@jamiecloughgaming25387]

@@bolllochead ?

[@Tony_Stony]

I watched these when they were first shown back in the day 🤠🍺 It's hilarious seeing the new generation discover them 😎

[@sharonmichelle3147]

Whenever I see a psychic on TV now, I always think of Clinton Baptiste, he was only on-screen for a few minutes but he made such an impact that everything he said became an instant catchphrase... Alex Lowe's send-up of Derek Acorah and all the other over-the-top psychics was spot on and very funny.

[@joannethompson6899]

You know he has a hilarious Clinton Baptiste podcast don’t you. His 3rd series is out now. It’s set on a healing festival. It’s amazing. Check it out

[@Wally-H]

Absolutely, one of the best moments of the series was the 'nonce' joke. Brilliant send-up.

[@beaver1475]

Saw Clinton Baptiste show on his 2019 tour. Hilarious!

[@missydee6085]

@@beaver1475 "Prince Andrew's here: & I'm getting the word nons...ense"! 👍 😄

[@noahswann]

@@joannethompson6899 That Ramone is a bit of a twat, isn't he?

[@Warlock_UK]

The "I'm getting the word... Nonce" meme is a classic.

[@BigShaun]

It’s a classic British quote.

[@antonyhunt9700]

😂😂😂

[@Cruithneach]

I once attended a fire safety awareness course run by...Keith Laird. The sound of quiet barking around the room was quite notable

[@phoneboxchicken4108]

Hahaha. I can imagine that someone involved in writing Phoenix nights may have had one presentation with the real Keith, and subconsciously used Keith Lard as the name for the fictional Keith years later.

[@firebeardnc6012]

Was he anything like Keith Lard? I'm wondering why Peter Kay chose to take the piss out of him

[@Cruithneach]

@@firebeardnc6012 He did use weird aphorisms - his opening gambit was "It's not fire that kills, it's ignorance"

[@firebeardnc6012]

@@Cruithneach Haha, do you reckon he deserved to be made fun of like this?

[@Cruithneach]

@@firebeardnc6012 Supercilious behaviour attracts comedians - Donald Sinclair as the model for Basil Fawlty is probably the most famous example - but there was nothing to suggest the links with dogs. I suspect that was a Peter Kay invention...

[@docgonzales]

This is like a documentary for me, nothing has changed in 20 years in the social club i oversee, same carpet, same drinks behind the bar, same bingo ladies doing exercise in leotards, sky tv fights, same light entertainment, same conversations. Amazingly accurate.

[@ListerDavid]

I’m getting the word Nonce!

[@antonyhunt9700]

😂😂😂

[@Warlock_UK]

The DVD commentary for this whole show is pure gold.

[@jabba7746]

Most characters in the series are based on people Peter Kay has met. Keith Laird was well known in around our parts because of his attitude and seriousness towards fire safety, though the dog part is completely false and led to the controversy as everyone knew who the character Keith Lard was based off. One of the best one's still to come is in series 2 with Sammy the Snake during a fun day.

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

I'm watching through these now, can't wait to see the reaction to "Sammy the snake" :D

[@detectivesquirrel2621]

The woman called 'Sonya' that the Psychic speaks to is actually Peter Kay's wife. "I'm getting the word 'Nonce'." Comes from a true story, Eric Clapton's drummer heard a psychic say it in a show he went to.

[@Chalky29]

Clinton Baptiste is the best bit of tv ever written. He even does cameo videos of the character decades later. He was only on screen for about 2 minutes!

[@peteowen3539]

It’s a full time career for the guy who plays him!

[@BigShaun]

Phoenix nights has SO MANY quotables it’s unreal. Pretty much anything Kenny Senior says and one of my favourites is max saying “Shit I’m out of oxygen” 😂

[@susanashcroft2674]

Den Perry is played by Ted Robbins suffered a heart attack in 2015 while on tour with Phonenix Nights live at the Manchester Arena. Since then his health appears to have improved and continues to act, he presents a local radio show and is often the warm up comedian for the audience on other shows.

[@Wally-H]

Also been doing quite a bit of children's TV in recent years

[@eloise655]

He such a lovely guy, nothing like his character in pheonix nights

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@eloise655 Absolutely.

[@bensouthwell1339]

is he not related to Paul McCartney?

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@bensouthwell1339 Just Googled it and he is a cousin first removed so yes you are right there. Always something new to be learned. Thanks.

[@Wally-H]

Peter Kay always denied that Keith Lard was based on the real life Keith Laird, but what are the chances of a fire officer with that name, being from Peter's home town? What really nailed it was the 'fire kills in minutes, smoke kills in seconds" line as it transpired the real life Keith used that in his talks and it had been quoted in a local newspaper.

[@drake128]

There was repercussions from what I remember , they paid some moneys out apparently.

[@Wally-H]

@@drake128 Correct, I think it was settled with Kay paying some sort of compensation

[@epsilonalphaargo1948]

I think I read somewhere that before Peter Kay became famous he attended one of Keith Lairds' fire safety seminars. I once heard someone say "Peter Kay was very lucky that Keith Laird was willing to settle out of court, a more vindictive person would've sued Kay for libel and easily won".

[@Isleofskye]

The odds were 42,766/1 so,on the basis of "The Law Of Probabilities,Peter would have lost...

[@PaulEcosse]

Alex Lowe played Clinton Baptiste and tours with that show (in simpler times) and does a podcast with the character which is very, very funny. He has other characters like Barry from Watford and has a podcast & tours with that character too. Top bloke. Everything with Clinton in it always states "With permission of Peter Kay."

[@MrJamBluejam]

"They say you only ever play the Pheonix Club twice,, once on the way up, and once on the way down. It's great to be back" - Clinton Baptiste.

[@joannethompson6899]

I saw him at sleaford rugby club. Ruddy brilliant

[@PaulEcosse]

@barry s Aye, he is.

[@woosaf123]

Please continue this series it's such a good series and it only gets better and better hahaha

[@makaio9578]

The man who plays Den perry is the uncle of Emily atack who played Charlotte in inbetweeners

[@paulmckay5639]

sheeeit, you learn something new everyday

[@jen6879]

Think Ted Robbins’ sister Kate (Emily’s mum) is in the Ladies Night episode also.

[@wozzab9136]

Ted Robbins is also Paul McCartney’s first cousin once removed

[@Wally-H]

Ted is a brilliant actor, in recent years he's been doing quite a bit of stuff on children's TV which is perfect for his cheeky humour.

[@chubbychubbs5552]

No longer with us R.I.P.....

[@noahswann]

Steve Royle the shit juggler at the end is actually a very good juggler and is of the old school variety act stable. He was on the most recent series of Britain's Got Talent where he finished in the top 3. I saw a show years ago that was Dave Spikey (Jerry St Clair) & Friends, Ted Robbins (Den Perry) and Steve Royle were also on the bill. Royle should've been opening the show but Spikey came on saying he was going to be late as he had just got out of prison.....turns out he had done an afternoon gig in a prison and one of his juggling props had gone missing so the prison had been locked down until it was found!

[@garethwilliams5809]

Fun fact: Ted Robbins, who plays Brian's club owning rival is Sir Paul McCartney 's cousin

[@steadicamant]

Another Fun Fact: Ted Robbins father (Mike Robbins) Used to be the manager of the Golden Garter club in Wythenshawe Manchester. A club that had the likes of Cliff Richard, Eartha Kitt and Olivia Newton John perform there. Bruce Forsyth was one of the first people to perform at the Golden Garter early in his career.

[@ChavvyCommunist]

I've just found out Kenny Senior speaking Spanish actually calls Keith "dog fucker" (before the screaming) lmao

[@beardedloon77]

Yeah I never used translate but I knew he mentioned perro = dog lol

[@amysanchez3699]

Best moments: 1. Kenny: "por el amor de perros!" (For the love of dogs) 2. Pyskick😉: "y'aiit"

[@pedroallor]

so happy this is here.,.

[@mistofoles]

At the start, that's the turning circle at Horwich where the buses carry on towards Blackrod or turn right up towards Rivington.

[@jamescockings6852]

Wait until you see Sammy The Snake and the face painting

[@Wally-H]

Series 2, brilliant. The 'Harry Potter' children's play area is interesting as well...

[@HelloPeter-vj1rd]

@@Wally-H series 2 episode 2 actually

[@rosaleencrabtree9471]

Thanks so much for your reaction. You've caught on very quickly to our northern dark humour (hope I'm not sued)😊

[@jen6879]

I think they thought they’d get away with it by changing the spelling slightly - Laird/Lard 😂 Great episode & reaction!

[@romacechina]

I like how this episode sets up what happens in the finale of season one and the consequences of it affect Brian in season two with all the fire safety stuff.

[@tomlynch8114]

Keith Lard also appears in the ‘Eyes Down’ episode of That Peter Kay Thing

[@jonlcfc1]

Great stuff, I haven't seen this in years. Keep going with it

[@TheAndypne]

So the actor who plays Clinton Baptiste has actually taken the character with permission from Channel four and Peter Kay and actually does comedic psychic shows on tour. And the Juggler who auditions at the end of the show is a professional juggler called Steve Royle.

[@ChristopherStendeck]

It's been a long time since I've watched it, but I have this on DVD, and it has a cast commentary audio track. If I remember correctly, they said the bit where young Kenny writes "Pyskick" on that roundabout banner was not a scripted joke, but genuinely actor Justin Moorhouse being shite at spelling.

[@ListerDavid]

Izzy of Albion yeah I think you’re right about that.

[@garethwilliams5809]

It's been a long time since I've seen the DVD, nearly always with the cast commentary, which is brilliant

[@ChristopherStendeck]

@@garethwilliams5809 If I remember correctly, they refer several times to Daniel Kitson (Spencer) as "The bastard". Apparently he did an interview not long after his stint on the show in which he named it as the worst thing he's ever been part of, and labelled some of the other cast "racists", which left Kay et al scratching their heads at how he could think such things (on both points). *IIRC. Yeah it's been at least 10 years since I watched the DVD, but I've run through it several times with the commentary on.

[@kickstart_1.3]

4:33 Hagrid, back in his crime solving days.

[@noahswann]

I remember seeing him sat on the wall opposite my house during a break from filming Cracker with an Ice Cream in each hand. He ate them both.

[@ukmusicandvlogersstuff8293]

love your vids man great job and ALL MY LOVE AND STAY SAFE

[@TheShakydave]

Great commentary and also a pleasure to watch phoenix nights again. Will be watching your other videos soon.

[@wozzab9136]

The guy who plays Spencer (long hair and glasses) is a guy called Daniel Kitson who is once of the best stand ups around. Absolute genius

[@romacechina]

I read he hated his experience on Phoenix Nights so much and working with Peter that he swore off doing tv work ever again and will only do live circuit stuff. Peter seems to replicate the feeling on the commentary, calling him the bastard everytime he comes up on screen.

[@epsilonalphaargo1948]

@@romacechina There is a rumour that the reason for the fall out between the two was that Kitson went to Kay asking for changes to the Chinese stowaway subplot in series 2 as he was concerned that it could be interpreted as racist. Peter Kay didn't make Kitsons suggestions and this caused the falling out.

[@mana3735]

I remember that Keith Laird thing in the local newspaper. Yeah...he was the real Fire Inspector of Bolton! Yeah...it's legit. Nah...he didn't fuck dogs. haha. sheep were his thing.

[@tegwenhafparry7488]

The actor who plays Den Perry is Paul McCartney's cousin

[@777petew]

So glad you like it, what with being American and all. But from your comments and expressions it seems you already know the humour, which is marvellous. I do love how you get practically every item of comedy in this programme. You would be at home in Bolton, and Greater Manchester. We all know these are idiots, and so do you. That's all you need.

[@IFLDook]

The guy at the end who is juggling has just been on Britains got talent. Steve Royle the man is a legend

[@itznoah8796]

Try the services, the pilot or episode 0 of that Peter kay thing. It's great and is on disc 2 of the dvd, a pilot recorded 2 years before for Comedy Lab. Based on Pearl Hardman and her crew at the services, and struggling teenager Matthew Kelly, preparing for a visit from Bob Carolgees.

[@johnfellows2867]

The actor who played Den Perry is Sir Paul Mc Cartney's cousin.

[@grantd165]

Oh mate. I'm with you about psychics, mediums etc. Take advantage of vulnerable people and con them out of money. Absolute pieces of 💩

[@rcagoon1969]

Top class commentary, from a different culture. Good stuff. Funny is funny. Defo do the fast show next.

[@namelinzinaw3564]

This is ma favourite episode of phoenix night, am getting the word nonce absolute class

[@RockoOfBolton]

They didn't have the theme in the 1st couple of episodes as it wasn't written or recorded in time for the 1st few episodes:)

[@theducktator4402]

So happy when I loaded up KZbin and this was top of the list

[@alexstorr3357]

Brilliant! Love Pheonix Nights.

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

The 'You can walk' comment from Clinton Baptiste refers to a dropped running gag where Brian could walk and was faking his disability (possibly as part of a social security scam; I think possibly in the original script that's where he gets the money to pay for the Cadillac which is a mystery that's commented on but left unresolved in the broadcast version). There's also a scene in episode 1 where he transfers from a mobility scooter to a wheelchair seemingly unaided that's another leftover element. The pilot, which was part of That Peter Kay Thing, was very clear that Brian was faking his injury; you see him stand up out of the wheelchair when he sees the club on fire. But they dropped the idea for the series and edited out the parts that referred to it except those two very minor things. Probably they thought it would make Brian too unlikeable.

[@davidhoward2487]

Did you manage to spot how many parts Peter Kay played in this series?

[@elh7287]

That roundabout now has a substation on it

[@adamwillis5013]

I can’t watch 16:50 seriously anymore ever since watching the outtakes for that scene!

[@noahswann]

'I had a supervisor like him when I worked at Walkers....'

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

the whole. Keith lard and Keith laird caused so much controversy, lawsuits and aggravation for channel 4 😂

[@ajivins1]

"-and it is terminal..."

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

Good to know you guys get the shitty "psykicks" over in the states as well. The "i'm getting the word......... nonce" is one of the funniest scenes in this show and been used countless times in memes etc.

[@RockoOfBolton]

I heard that the fire safety character officer and the real life guy who sued were similar in looks and manorisms and he was clearly based on him but obviously the dog story was completely false and made up originally for the show that Peter kat thing for the bingo Hall episode and this show too

[@Wally-H]

Correct. The "fire kills in minutes, smoke kills in seconds" line was used by Keith Laird in his talks and had appeared in an article about him in a local paper. It was obvious Peter Kay had seen it and got the idea of basing his character on Laird. That was crucial evidence that led to Peter Kay losing the court case and having to issue the apology and pay compensation. Much as I like Peter you have to sympathise with Keith's point of view - it wouldn't be especially funny to have people sniggering behind your back, calling you 'Dogtanion' and singing Disco Inferno when you walk into a room. You'd be in a situation where people might not take you seriously anymore and your job would become untenable. it's easy to laugh about it when it's not your livelihood at stake.

[@Wally-H]

@Samuel Black Agreed.

[@TriggerOvPeth]

He only play max and ironside in the scene where you ask how many characters peter kay plays! Lol

[@CRHead-id7gh]

Love Phoenix Nights and keep watching they get better. Ps. Season two is far superior.

[@nat3007]

They had a psychic in one comedy show I went to they got torn apart by the audience and ended up running off stage. Surprised they were so polite to this one.

[@garethwilliams5809]

Another fun fact: the woman who plays Sonia, one of Baptiste's victims is Peter Kay's wife

[@Traillblazer]

Steve Royle (the juggler at the end) has been one of the UK's best jugglers for years and is now a finalist on this years Britain's Got Talent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2TMfqWBoNGir5I

[@heavensentshe6309]

Yeh its ligit, I used to work with Keith Laird in Bolton. He was annoying but I don't remember seeing him with a dog lol. My ex husband once threatened to punch him in the face for putting his arm around me at the christmas party lol

[@gazztracker]

did you know the bouncer is also Peter Kay!

[@mario6sic6]

See if you can get ideal,its johnny vegas as a weed deler in Manchester. Very underrated!

[@noahswann]

Fissssssssst

[@mario6sic6]

@@noahswann psycho pauuuuuuuulllllllll

[@imreallydead.23]

I’m on probation

[@mario6sic6]

@@imreallydead.23 Nicely nicely. Have ya seen our Craig?

[@bertalach]

I totally forgot about Ideal! Will have to look it up. Loved that show

[@jackBooth-e7z]

1:32 make me smile by steve harley

[@julieinhester1215]

Love Phoenix Nights ❤️ Peter Kay ....NATIONAL TREASURE XX

[@Matt19matt19]

22:42 Peter Kays wife in real life. Ha rhymes

[@phillipbishop5419]

I’m going use my psychic powers lol and say Noah you going get lots of comments haha

[@rossross3689]

Feel exactly the same way about psychics as you mate

[@emmalouise19861]

Love phoenix nights ❤

[@LordRyan88]

You hate Pychcs? You need to watch OFAH: Sickness and Wealth.

[@mooby101]

most brits of a certain age have all been to a social club like this a few times in their life

[@RickyA93]

The bloke at the end juggling is currently on Britain's got talent.... Update: He Finnished 3rd

[@theducktator4402]

You try getting an alsation to testify

[@WhipLashJimmyFrank]

Out of curiosity, how many Americans are only watching these shows as well for the first time?

[@gareth.s9146]

They get even better

[@MaxBiancoOfficial]

I need to know your opening phrase. My head can't get around what you are saying. I watched your Father Ted series (to date) and still can't work out what you are saying at the beginning of each vid. Glad you like Father Ted btw

[@taffe316]

The intro is "Hola mis amigos (Spanish for Hello my friends) and possible Amigas (Spanish for female friends) my name is taffe316".

[@MaxBiancoOfficial]

@@taffe316 thank you 😂 keep up the sick content!

[@mistofoles]

Taffe, you know that Brian/Keith Lard/Max the bouncer are all the same actor (Peter Kay) right ?

[@alpine_newt]

I like Phoenix Nights but Love the spin off, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, so much more. My mum bought me the DVD to help me get through my circumcision wows.

[@slayerrocks2]

Not the extended cut then?

[@L_J_D23]

@@slayerrocks2 hahahahha r man that was funny

[@doctordunc]

Have you tried House of Fools?

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Does Den Perry look like William Shatner?

[@mistaben2k]

It's a classic comedy.

[@Saint_Dan132]

Call mint 101 my sides are physically sore what a laugh I had watching this great reaction

[@OlafProt]

Best episode ever. Sadly I dont think this show would fly in the UK anymore. Too much 'offensive' stuff.

[@tbone35453]

Do you get why it's called the Phoenix Club yet by the way?

[@drake128]

.. yalright?

[@Anonymous-cr9rq]

A lot of southerners don't get all the jokes so you did well to pick up on most of them!

[@shandywarhol4444]

You should try Mandy on BBC iPLAYER!! Kx

[@brigoose7945]

Did you watch max and paddy's Road to nowhere??

[@taffe316]

Not yet no I'm going to wait until I finish this first.

[@brigoose7945]

@@taffe316 there peep show def worth a watch if you have not seen that. Different type of comedy but bloody good

[@24SparrowJack]

Y' Alright

[@frankiegoestohwood9799]

God bless you kind sir

[@itsmeemerson]

uk masked singer?

[@julieinhester1215]

The outtakes are hilarious 😂😂😋😋 On KZbin XX

[@beardedloon77]

I with you I hate phsycics the exploit vulnerable lonely people for personal gain an it's plain evil.

[@3boatsonfire]

Keep going, only 12 episodes

[@bramleydragon]

Didn't know nonce is a known word in America. Thought it was just a British word.

[@taffe316]

It's not, but I've seen enough British TV that I know well what it means.

[@bramleydragon]

@@taffe316 Glad you enjoy our comedy. I recommend Only Fools And Horses and Fawlty Towers if you've never seen them.

[@DanHeywood92]

I’m from Bolton and it’s legit !

[@JudgeGeneHunt]

There are rumours that there may be a third season coming

[@noahswann]

those rumours have been around since 2003, I wouldn't hold my breath on it happening

[@paulmckay5639]

you should react to the 4 chewin the fat hogmanay specials in december.

[@shedandcabbage]

23:39

[@LeeLoftus]

Peter Kay is from bolton its not a big town, definitely based on him

[@jackBooth-e7z]

thanks,,,