American Reacts to The Two Ronnies - The Plumstead Ladies Male Voice Choir | Comedy | Music

These Music numbers kill me, this is one of the things I adore about these guys and that is that they are so well versed and talented.
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[@weedle30]

I grew up and went to school in Plumstead! And that IS the truth… the Plumstead Ladies Male Voice Choir must have been a very select institution, for ‘I’ have never heard of them.! 😂😂

[@jen6879]

My favourite musical skit of theirs is “Bold Sir John” when they are playing Morris Dancers. So many lines have been stuck in my head for years 😂

[@michaelstevenson9648]

I, watched the two ronnies nearly 40 years ago growing up in the UK. They were national treasures and you couldn't believe how huge they were and how they resonated with the British back then at the time. Ronnie Barker was comic genius in everything that he did.

[@tonygriffin_]

I like that Ronnie B decided to use a Welsh accent for this.

[@tonygriffin_]

@dUg's picnic Evans above - the man was a wordsmith!

[@swannvictor1388]

@dUg's picnic 'The Magnificent Evans' which was ok but not his best work. He played an outrageous Welsh-valley Photographer, very extravagant, based loosely on a famous portrait artist from the edwardian days, Augustus John. It did feature the delectable, gorgeous, busty Sharon Morgan! I think it was made in around 82, 83, just 6 episodes.

[@jeffstation70]

I remember getting a Two Ronnies album for Christmas. I was about 12 and a big two Ronnies fan. The Plumstead Ladies male voice choir was on it. Fantastic memories. Just the look on my Mum and Dad's faces when they realised it wasn't the version which went out on BBC One. So much ruder. Thanks for showing it 😊

[@gavinmimnagh7945]

Try Frankie Howard, very funny/unique comedian, similar era, had a sitcom and film called Up Pompeii

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You I will

[@IanDarley]

....and it deserves a mention that they were more or less pitch-perfect and nailed every key change

[@TheRealSquirrel]

It really great to hear how well they do

[@dlk1dlk1]

You will like their 'cleaning ladies' sketch too.

[@madabbafan]

I think that has been removed from youtube as I can't find it anywhere anymore

[@joshuagarnham9703]

Don’t know if you noticed but Ronnie C has his choir book upside down the whole way through.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Lmao I didn’t.

[@peebeedee6757]

No doubt on purpose .... sort of thing they did. Great to see you catching up on Brit humour, Squirrel. Peter Cook and Dudlry Moore were also the bis. For later stuff try Mick Miller.

[@joshuagarnham9703]

@@peebeedee6757 would you recommend Victoria Wood the comedy Queen to someone only starting in British comedy

[@peterd8525]

@@joshuagarnham9703 Most certainly, Josh, and staying with the ladies, Dawn French plus the whole cast of The Vicar of Dibley. All on KZbin. Lets not forget French and Saunders, Absolutely Fabulous and why not throw in Allo Allo. Enjoy.

[@joshuagarnham9703]

@@peterd8525 omg definately Allo Allo

[@deanlees4790]

Hey Squirrel. Loving these four Ronnies reactions, bringing back memories every Friday. As you’re kinda delving into their musical sketches you must check out the Morris dancers sketch fan-bloody-tastic!

[@marylynne9104]

Yes, this one.

[@ianbentley-rb7hs]

My memories of Ronnie Barker go back to his days on BBC Radio in The Navy Lark as "other parts played by". He had different voices for the Admiral, the Chief Engineer, Leading Seaman Goldstein the Starboard Lookout and a host of other occasional characters. I'm delighted to say that I can once again listen to episodes of TNL here on KZbin. Yippee!

[@777petew]

I'm British/English and I could not conceive how to put this together. And yes the performance of the other singers/musicians was top-notch. And they allowed a mickey-take to their profession in a way. But they must have had a good laugh.

[@annmonaghan4360]

They were naughty without being filthy. It was family viewing when I was a kid

[@margaretnicol3423]

Don't forget that many of their TV shows were live.

[@warrengday]

So glad these classics are being enjoyed again. I loved watching these when I was young being very broadcast, great to see them again.

[@Bigbirdsnerd]

I was a kid when these two were on TV they were good then but now I'm older i realise why my parents were rolling around in hysterics, I get the the jokes now !

[@deniseperryman2814]

I love the way they get dressed up just to make us laugh not many comedians will do this They were up for most things they must have had great fun making there shows I just loved them it’s so sad. that there not with us anymore I wonder what they would of made of all this technology and how popular they are again Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😂🥰😂👏👏👏👏👏💕👍👋

[@1889jonny]

Loving 4 Ronnies Friday, I grew up watching this but I'd forgotten so many

[@highpath4776]

The incongruity of Plumstead (a rather run-down generally suburb of South East London) having a ladies choir, and for them the singing in Welsh accent.

[@rachelchamberlain6827]

Loved your interview with EB 😃👍

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You I really enjoyed hanging out with him. I have a screwy format I want to try and he is going to give it a go with me.

[@rachelchamberlain6827]

@@TheRealSquirrel sounds good to me ! 😊

[@michael6401]

Thanks for the four ronnies Friday squirrel, long weekend here in Blighty as Monday is a bank holiday and that’s a great way to start it off 😊

[@TheRealSquirrel]

My pleasure Michael. Monday off here as well enjoy the long weekend.

[@snowysnowyriver]

This is one of my Top 5 Two Ronnies sketches. Classic!

[@susanashcroft2674]

1975 hey....where did the years go? What made me smile was all those hair do's and what looks like bri nylon dresses they were wearing. One move and you would be struck by static shocks! My nana had glasses like Ronnie B's and I knew a few women with Ronnie C's hairdo too. Handsome hey :-)

[@TheRealSquirrel]

He makes a handsome woman for sure. The hair and face match my buddies mom

[@neilmacdonald9843]

Fantastic Four Ronnie's Friday....keeping the squad chuckling

[@Tilion462]

Ronnie B in Porridge bore a striking similarity to my closest Uncle (a very funny bloke himself) and strangely enough, my Aunt (his sister) looked pretty much like Ronnie C in this! Loving 4 Ronnies Friday - it brings back lots of wonderful memories of simpler times & as others have mentioned there's loads to go through yet, it's a rich vein of British Comedy that I'm glad you're enjoying seeing anew as much as we did the first time round...

[@TheRealSquirrel]

And I enjoy that you all don’t mind enjoying again with me.

[@joshsheff7189]

I hadn't come across you until i saw you on the EB interview. And your laid-back, non pretentious approach to just getting folks together for a good time resonates with me. Hence, here I am for ALL you got. Liked, subscribed, bell on. 👍

[@TheRealSquirrel]

J I appreciate that very much. I truly love getting to engage with everyone and bring a smile or evoke emotion. I try and comment back as much as I can and interact. Appreciate you giving me a chance and sticking around as well. 👊🏼😎🐿

[@joshsheff7189]

@@TheRealSquirrel Pleasure is all mine Squirrel. I've watched a few of your vids so far and loving what I'm seeing. What you and EB said about responding to folks made me smile as I used to write a blog way back when blogs were in their infancy before vlogging and YT were a thing and you're not kidding, keeping on top of interactions as well as cresting new and interesting content takes EFFORT like.. by the truck load. So kudos for all you do. 👊🏻

[@ellesee7079]

Thank you for the special starts to the weekends

[@TheRealSquirrel]

My pleasure. Thank You for being here.

[@RyanKeane9]

Waiting for the Squirrel hat merch to hit the shelves. Proud to be Squirrel Squad👍🏻👊🏻

[@trevmacc]

i am watching these for the first time even though i lived in the uk for 40 years i never watched tv till about 2018 as i was always working nights or out drinking

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Trev I love that you and I are going through it together.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Hello Squirrel must try the Morris dancer's one very funny! love watching with you brings back great memories love from the UK. ❤️

[@TheRealSquirrel]

🐿😎👊🏼

[@madabbafan]

Ronnie C is holding the song book upside down

[@clemstevenson]

All episodes of the 'Two Ronnies', dating back to 1971, were retained. They are all available on DVD.

[@ojonasar]

Placed an Amazon order earlier - gonna be binge watching.

[@clemstevenson]

@@ojonasar They certainly were a popular TV double act. Have fun!

[@andrewclayton4181]

They did a lot of musical numbers. One they were dressed as a couple of char ladies ( cleaners) another involved morris dancers, an English folk tradition. Both worth watching.

[@kateoconnor9280]

The absolute best part of every Friday! I’m with you on the Polly one Squirrel, it’s flipping hysterical! Keep up the good work young man, you’re doing a belting job! ❤️from 🇬🇧

[@margaretnicol3423]

Goodness! I had friends who lived in Plumstead for a while.

[@ManxAndy]

Hi squirrel, first in......👍🇮🇲🍺. I love the fact that you and EB are good friends.....I found both you’re channels within days of each other, and the fact that you both love IOM TT, and the Isle of Man is such a bonus......can’t wait till you can get here and shake both you’re hands 👍👍👍👌🇮🇲💖

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank you Andy, we look forward to it as well. Appreciate your support

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

Hi Squirrel! Glad you like it!

[@highpath4776]

The absurity of Choral Singing to Knick-Nack-Paddy-Whack is interesting too. Rather interesting arrangement in it, I suspect the BBC Musical Director must have enjoyed it (wasnt 75 the year Paul McCartney did Mary Had A Little Lamb with Wings ?). You might also note going into the second song Ronnie B is cueing the pianist when to start.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Saw that

[@markbailey2981]

Yes I got the day right this time lol. Cheers for the reaction Squirrel. I loved it. I am currently watching a programme called Open all Hours, where Ronnie B plays a tight fisted shop keeper. He is a great actor as well as a comedian. Porridge is another good series he was in where he plays a prisoner doing his time.... sometimes referred to as porridge in England. They could be worth a look in your free time and both are very funny. Have a great weekend mate.

[@highpath4776]

Porridge is from Stir. Stir being related to time and days for some reason

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Have a great weekend as well

[@susanashcroft2674]

We had a shop like this near us and my dad used to ask how much and how much for the paper bag? (if it was say fruit or veg he was buying). They took it in good faith but the owner was nick named by the locals young Arkwright after Open All Hours.

[@kramalbion]

My favourite two ronnies sketch (after four candles )is Crossed Lines 😂

[@TheRealSquirrel]

That one was good

[@Me-ll4ig]

‘Handsome woman’ that is funny 😁

[@valan9996]

Great to watch made laugh...Squirrel dont stop with the vids

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Valan9996 dont plan to. Thank You for supporting me.

[@michaelhurley1497]

You may also like Tooting Carmen, Space Wars, Alice in Wonderland and Boys in Ballet. Both Ronnies in this sketch look like women I knew when I was growing up.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

I like em all

[@wrorchestra1]

I can't remember if you've reacted to it or not but they did a sketch as 2 cleaning ladies working at a concert hall while an orchestra practices.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Not yet but it will make the rotation for sure

[@lynneivison5773]

Brilliant - they are kind of convincing as women. This is such fun watching these again I am going down memory lane.

[@OntheBusesDatabase1]

The Two Ronnies hit gold again. Their talent hold no bounds. Ronnie B really felt uncomfortable in drag but he never let it show in his performance.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

56% British eh! 🇬🇧 Was great watching your talk with Eclectic.. My two fave American reaction guys. I always think how funny the Two Ronnie's are in female attire, even funnier when one was 7 ft 6' & the other 2 ft 3' !! Being 55 yrs old myself, i grew up watching these two. It really is a pleasure watching them again & watching your reactions to them. 😆👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Appreciate that Paul

[@lynneivison5773]

yes Eclectic also my favourite - glad you are buddies. His laugh is hysterical but you both get British comedy beautifully. Very impressive.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@lynneivison5773 Great guys! 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@kathybates8844]

I THOUGHT.. A CHOIR.. HOW CAN THEY MAKE A CHOIR FUNNY.. THOSE TWO BAPHOONS ARE CRAZY FUNNY.THANK YOU

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You Bates. 🤗

[@martindunstan8043]

HL🐿️, brilliant mate you are spoiling us and I love it! A great conversation by the way with EB the other day👍 Thank you for your hard work in entertaining us for free(doesn't seem fair) Cheers buddy ✌️🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸🍻

[@marcot5386]

British 70's comics were untouchable .. inc Morcambe and Wise

[@Sara_Kane]

I've just finished watching all of your reactions to these two legends, and I hope to see much more in the future. I grew up with the Ronnies, and it's wonderful to see people who weren't able to do that discovering their brilliance. Seeing your appreciaton of their comic genius is a joy.

[@davidkersey2414]

I was thinking the same thing about the ages of these young lady's while watching it.... also young people I saw on TV in the 80s.. and how old they are now. I'm 37

[@annother3350]

You were born in '75 but i live near Plumstead! 👍🏽

[@kennethstark9383]

Brilliant squirrel 🐿 lol 👍👍

[@ejk1970AU]

They also did a series in Australia. I think you would enjoy a Pipe Band Musical number. R.B. also played a Vicar who did a Sermon in Cockney Rhyming Slang and a Scottish Tourism sketch (all on KZbin)

[@jonathanvince8173]

I like this so much as I am British in the UK and still funny. Thank you for Friday Laugh.

[@daryl9434]

Watched you and EB this morning. Another 4R'SF gem. 👍🏻

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You for watching both.

[@SpeedyBrandon]

Never seen this before absolute comedy gold! love #4RF

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Like that hashtag!

[@ericacawthorne790]

So glad you chose The Two Ronnie's for Friday . There are a number of good double acts from the UK but The Two Ronnie's are up there as possibly the best, the use of language and comic timing is s credit to both Ronnie's I miss this type of humour and presentation,the work that must have gone into the sketch to achieve such perfection ,to me is incredible

[@benjamindenton]

I must find the song they did that had the line: "In a deep and far canal..........far canal"

[@slayerrocks2]

Sod off Sod off Sod off Sod off So doff your hats I say.

[@geordieboy8945]

@@slayerrocks2 That's exactly the line I've been singing in my head!

[@knowlesy3915]

Bold Sir John.

[@Naylte]

The one you're thinking of is their Gilbert & Sullivan.

[@Bodneyblue]

I do the same as regarding ageing folks from old tv shows etc...one of my fav 70's 80's shows "Are You Being Served?"..I believe 95+% of the cast have since passed away..so when watching it...it saddens me. As it is I lost my own partner of 24 years to cancer in 2017....so when watching films and shows we'd watched together, it is with saddness I watch them now as she is no longer sat beside me laughing. It's why I now watch YT videos like yourself to distract me from the never ending grief of loseing the love of my life.

[@susanashcroft2674]

I loved Are You Being Served and you are right most of the cast are no longer with us which is sad, but what a legacy to leave behind. People who were not born now watching and laughing away for the first time many decades later. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your partner of 24 years, no one can ever prepare you for a loss of a loved one. I hope that watching these YT videos gives you some comfort and brings back the happiness you shared watching them.

[@Bodneyblue]

​@@susanashcroft2674 Thank You Susan for your words. It is tough watching things we watched together..I still laugh at the gags I've seen a thousand times...but I do find myself shedding tears between the laughs and giggles. As now being alone, especially with this virus, I find it hard to have any cheer when you can't share it.

[@kathyharze4308]

The 2 ronnies were the best thank you 😷😃✌

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You

[@thereunionparty]

I'd forgotten how gently subversive and naughty the Two Ronnies were. This also reminds me of Gilbert and Sullivan in a way, so clever is the wordplay. For some reason Ronnie B has adopted a Welsh accent, even though Plumstead is on the other side of the country. I guess people move around!

[@timglennon6814]

I was 2/3 years old when this came out.

[@joshsheff7189]

Check out the Two Ronnies Aldershot Brass Ensemble. 😂🤣😂 Edit; just seen you have! Brilliant !

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Hehe there’s some to dig through here.

[@SvenTviking]

As an ex choir boy from Plumstead, I don’t remember this lot.

[@timglennon6814]

Saw that interview with EB. Great interview. Loved hearing about your background. By the way, that Government cheese didn’t sound good.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Lmao it was gross. Thank You for watching that it means a lot that people care that much to watch that long. That government cheese was deep in lol

[@timglennon6814]

@@TheRealSquirrel. Your welcome. I’m really enjoying Tommy Cooper Tuesdays and 4 Ronnie’s Fridays. It’s great to reminisce of what British Tv used to be like. Now it’s just Reality Tv 💩.

[@alangriggs6355]

Loved it

[@TheMadTatter]

#FourRonniesFriday goes from strength to strength, and #TommyCooperTuesday just around the corner! (Hopefully enough algorithm pleasing hashtags there) We need to petition for a nine-day week so Squirrel can do more alliterative theme days! #SquirrelSquad 🍻🐿️

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Lol I’ll take 10 days so I can rest on one of them haha

[@mickmitchell7167]

Really enjoy your channel, easy on the ear, keep up the good work

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You Mick

[@jsa2001]

Ronnie Barker looks like Susan Boyle.

[@scottythedawg]

I Enjoy these. I know you have a bunch of requests already but im going to say it... Keep an eye for some Les Dawson, he's another 70's-80's comedian. I think you would like him and He should get you some views too.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You Scotty he is on the list for... soon

[@susanashcroft2674]

Les Dawson and Roy Baraclough doing Cissy and Aida would be a good one to watch and so relatable to some women who were around at the time.

[@jennymckinnon9528]

in which Squirrel reveals he fancied his mate's mum

[@seank5271]

Bonzer mate

[@scoobydachsydoo1047]

Hey Squirrel. I think now you've gently eased yourself into British comedy with the tame stuff you should check out comedians like Harry Enfield (His Kevin sketches are some of the best but you have to watch the one where Kevin turns into a teenager first). The Fast Show. Hale & Pace (Especially Billy & Johnny skits). Alas Smith & Jones. Oh and a good dose of Blackadder which featured an array of British comedy greats. (Rowan Atkinson aka Mr Bean). I like the Young Ones too but that's an acquired taste.

[@jameshumphreys9715]

I hope you react to porridge and open all hours episode, there an episode in open all hours called the mystery of life promising and it has unlabeled cans/tins they about to have these for their tea, Granville/ David Jason aka Del Boy open the can the look is great and the lines in that screen are great.

[@highpath4776]

There was a time when as a charity we got unlabeled tins, you can read the printed code on the ends if you are lucky, I think I got cat food and custard.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

I’ll get to those I’m just mega backlogged

[@highpath4776]

@@TheRealSquirrel Arkwright can sell you a bottle of jollop of white creamy liquid that can assist with that.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

Apparently Ronnie B hated "dragging up" ie dressing as a woman. Makes me laff though

[@daveofyorkshire301]

Watch "The Worm That Turned"...

[@sidrat2009]

For someone who "hated dragging up" he did it as often as he possibly could considering he wrote the material himself. Perhaps he was winding up the interviewer.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

@@sidrat2009 I know silly sod wasn't he 😅🤣😂

[@andrewclayton4181]

I remember reading a Radio Times article when they were doing The worm that turned. It said Ronnie B was more comfortable cross dressing than Ronnie C was.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

@@andrewclayton4181 I could have it arse about face 😂

[@emmakirk9194]

McClearys gold

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

Lol 😂 this is too funny 😹 polly partin what is the best 😁💜 §§

[@bodionafun3441]

Do the 'marching band' musical number. So good.

[@SimonJM]

It's their musical sketches I tend not to like as much, but that's just me - even their (to me) less good stuff is still pretty good.

[@marklehuray1091]

Watched 1/2 of the EB video so far if your looking for a very funny comedienne who apart from her sitcoms was mainly musically based that no other reacters are doing videos too try Victoria Wood (suggestion to start Lets do it- the Ballad of Barry and Freda) or even Pam Eyres poetry its hiliarous and clever(start with They Should have asked my Husband).

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Looking for females to react to so Thank You

[@robertkirk4387]

You seem to have a soft spot for the two Ronnie's but have you tried "Morecambe and wise" they were Just as popular I recommend

[@atilllathehun1212]

I know you like the two Ronnies but also have a look at the Two Ninnies from Not the Nine O Clock News.

[@slimblu1]

🐿❤

[@andycooper6085]

So how many of the spoofed songs did you recognize the originals of?

[@paulbanks223]

Quality has a habit of not getting old, with Barker mind it is difficult finding something that isn't quality. I don't think the midwife slapped his butt at birth I think she branded it ''COMEDY LEGEND''.

[@davidrowlands441]

Squirrel,did you know that most of the sketch and song writing was done by Ronnie Barker.

[@ftumschk]

Nice one, Squirrel (that might strike a chord with some Brits!). Another great Two Ronnies musical sketch is of the Morris Dancers singing "Bold Sir John"... I think you'll enjoy it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5exdZ6Lfq6Dmc0

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Plan to get to it 😉

[@gerardoneill1513]

You're only 46?lol another class reaction.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Damn how old did you think I was 🤣🤣

[@garyrichardson8934]

Brilliant as always! Try the updated version of 'I know my place' kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znu2kpt7ebedrNk The 'Army Catering Corps' kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnubiHeCpriegKM

[@sandrabutler3752]

I have a feeling that behind Ronnie B is Ronnie C wife Anne Hart,I've just asked Ronnie C daughter if she can confirm it

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Wow that is real cool if so! You rock

[@sandrabutler3752]

@@TheRealSquirrel Anne Hart appeared in some of the shows

[@BwizzleAquatics]

Lol

[@BwizzleAquatics]

Like raid

[@handsolo1209]

Ronnie C was giving off Golden Girls vibes in this.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Whoa. NAILED IT!

[@rogerleyster4306]

Ronnie B looks like my grandma 😬

[@CMDRRustyDog]

If I remember right, Ronnie Barker hated dressing in drag even though he likely wrote the sketches.

[@highpath4776]

The musical ones were done by someone else (the producer ? its in one of the documentaries)

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Rusty Dog in the house! 🐿😎👊🏼

[@susanashcroft2674]

He made a buxom woman and his Polly Parton was so funny even if she did have massive global hits! :-)

[@jules.8443]

I prefer these 2 to Morecambe & Wise. Eric Morecambe didn't get on with a few of their guests.

[@j0hnf_uk]

I don't know if you've done, 'Crop of the Flops', as yet. Well worth reacting to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrKXmmrdpmVm5Y

[@thisisstuart7951]

You look amazing for 46 what is your secret

[@TheRealSquirrel]

I like to surround myself with folks who lie to make me feel better 😎🐿🐿

[@tristram8436]

333rd