Sitcom legend James Dreyfus reveals Gimme, Gimme, Gimme secrets!

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme and Thin Blue Line star James Dreyfus looks back on the hit shows and stars in Andy West's amazing new sitcom Spoons!
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[@AndyVisionTV]

I keep the push notifications switched on for my videos cos I don't want anything I've created to be used as a platform for people looking to make nasty comments. So, if you've got something VILE to say, don't bother. It'll be gone. This is not a place for meanness. Leave that to Tom and Lindy. X

[@Joeharden92]

There’s no way they’d get away with any of those jokes now, can you imagine the snowflakes?

[@monkeymanbob]

@@Joeharden92 If it made money. If got an audience. They'd make it. Don't believe what the Daily Mail comments page tells you. Mrs Brown Boys runs it near to the knuckle and they've got another series...

[@lynnybee6328]

Just sat and binged watched all of it again, loved it before im now 50 and it still bloody hysterical, best comedy programme of all time , would be amazing if they could make new episodes .....if only 💕

[@Wildzippy]

Great interview Andy, and you are so lovely.

[@tnytyson]

Triple G rocks. Love the non PC content. Brilliant show

[@TheLionInWinter07]

GGG is one of the most underrated sitcoms in TV history, the writing, casting & acting is unbeatable, I've been watching it for over ten years and it still feels as fresh and hilarious today as it did way back when. James in particular was sensational, Kathy ofcourse goes without saying and Johnathan Harvey is a phenomenally talented comedy writer.

[@Nettiekins1959]

We've just binge watched the whole 3 series. I'm sure I laughed more this time round. They need to make a Reunion one off.

[@buckfuddy79]

I love James Dreyfus, it's criminal he's not on tv constantly.

[@BobbyManford]

Gimme Gimme Gimme was British comedy at its best. Kathy and James played their parts perfectly. It would still work today, a comeback would be a huge hit. Seeing Linda and Tom older would be hysterical.

[@rossco5409]

It wouldn’t work today. Things have developed way to much in the world. Leave it how it ended and enjoy it

[@pupuliciousye9189]

No I don’t think you can in this pc world. I would love it to come back

[@Emrys91]

Well cross roads has been off the air for years (the show tom got a role on luss endding the show) so it could come back S4EO1 Linda is watching a Panto that Toms in he spys her in the audience an get into a row as she keeps shouting TOM! TOM ITS ME YOUR LINDY OY TOM YA PUFFY GIT Toms fired for fighting an he has to move back in with her

[@DeanMoxley87]

It would be Retro today

[@circle2867]

given that it was almost 20 years ago i think it's a bit late to bring it back. i remember the third series wasnt very good either. the first and second series were fantastic.

[@sharoncross1297]

We really need gimme gimme gimme back on our screens!!! Best thing ever on TV!!

[@alanlamond3823]

I wish Sharon , never get away with it now , far too PC now people have lost their sense of humour . Its a shame

[@trevorrandom]

It's on KZbin ☺

[@albedo1014]

What about inbetweeners

[@jackwalker8424]

It used to air on gold (Scotland) a few years ago but has stopped. Back in 2015 they were considering it and Jonathan Harvey wrote a new episode but the BBC said it was "Too Rude to air ever again". I really don't think they would be allowed to air it again nowadays which is a shame because it gave me so much laughs. Like Little Britain, this is probably next in line to be banned. The snowflakes will probably in a few years will deem it homophobic and ban it. People need to stop them, they are killing comedy.

[@mikecarr8915]

(Tom) I’m in distress!! (Linda) I’m in this dress!! 😂😂😂😂 Classic lines, love this show.

[@xr6lad]

I’m gay and I found the non-PC humour hilarious (and tbh have known people like Tom and Linda) and was not offended at anything. But then I’m not a precious gay man and can understand the difference between observational exaggerated humour and someone being vindictive. Which this show wasn’t - it was just laughs.

[@davem4544]

Same here, at the end of the day you've got to have a laugh haven't you, you'd never get away with Gimme Gimme Gimme now, all the perpetually offended would be up in arms on twitter

[@MrApplestore]

Yep that's the way to go! Shows shouldn't be censored that much and perhaps people could still understand what derision is and have a sense of humour. I was shocked to see little Britain removed from Netflix etc.. Ridiculous.

[@ediebouvierbeale5316]

Still my favourite sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme- I've watched the episodes hundreds of times and still laugh my head off- still watch them regular. The acting and script writing 'Phenom' Kathy Burke & James Dreyfus AMAZING DUO. 😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞😘💞💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@natchats3099]

It needs to come back as 40 year olds living together again!!!! Loved how it was sooo not politically correct !!!

[@mrbrown2186]

They was mid 30s/almost 40 in this, they are getting on for their 50s now he's 49 and she's 54.

[@DannyMiami09]

The British public could do with another series, we need an injection of humour

[@waynemoore1708]

50+

[@xr6lad]

@makadeni123 but then they did make Vicious not that long ago and that wasn’t exactly PC.

[@billydonaldson5646]

Wish it could come back everyone gets offended by everything 🤫😂

[@msrainbowbrite]

When people see me they don't think cat, they think dog

[@Justdocuments]

Lol brilliant

[@Whippy99]

My sister and I still quote this masterpiece every time we get together. It’s our all time fave sit com. I have every episode on DVD and also saved to my Sky planner! 😊

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Seems a really nice, down to earth guy. Loved his roles on Thin Blue Line and Gimme Gimme Gimme, pity they didn’t last longer.

[@adventures6019]

He screwed up leaving for the states.

[@DinGrogu16]

I watched it as a teenager and loved it. I even got my parents watching it. I still love it to this day 😊

[@multimill]

I just love James Dreyfus, so under exposed but luckily whenever he does something, it's brilliant. Gimme Gimme Gimme is British comedy at its best. No one was spared, PC was sidelined and the results speak for themselves.

[@ericleach7074]

I recall an headline in an online newspaper that said; "Amy Schumer, the worlds funniest woman". My immediate reaction was; "WHAT? Have you ever seen Kathy Burke?". James was brilliant in both, The Thin Blue Line (I used to see his co star, Mina Anwar quite regularly as she lived near me) and Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. GGG was the last of the actually funny comedies and the two of them worked so well together. Yes, I'd love to see James in another sit-com, too.

[@TomRipley7350]

"Tongues can be vicious things, Linda" "Ooh, I know..."

[@TryptychUK]

Excellent chat. The first time I've seen James out of character, and he's lovely.

[@brucecoleman5379]

He gets more handsome as the years go on...

[@benrosenberg]

I love James Dreyfus, such a brilliant comedian and actor and just naturally funny! I met him once and he is a really nice chap too! As much as I love Kathy Burke too, for me he made Gimme Gimme Gimme the best!

[@theirishcailin333]

Definitely was one of my favourite shows to watch!!! Absolutely brilliant and hilarious, they'd never air something like that nowadays

[@clivecroal3011]

This was smashing. A lot of my friends and I spent many hours over many years quoting Tom and Linda (and still do). James is a great actor xxx

[@davidhammond3033]

So many great episodes, it's difficult to pick a favourite. The whole cast work so well together. The wedding episode has me in hysterics every time - "You silly fat tart!" 😄

[@michalrafael513]

Constable Goody will be cherished by many generations ahead! The character is fucking amazing. He makes Thin Blue Line funny!

[@zimnaya]

James is really such a good, charming person

[@thomashavard-morgan8181]

What I love about Gimme, Gimme, Gimme was the otal lack of pretence. It wasn't being meta or high art, it was pure vulgar pantomime and it worked so well as it knew itself and audience. People never took the fact it wasn't trying or wanting to be esteemd it just wanted people to laugh and it did. Add in superb comic performances from the leads and it was a winner.

[@frazzleface753]

I loved how silly this sitcom was. Just silliness, nothing to think about in depth, no bullshit PC nonsense, just pure unadulterated silliness :)

[@richardfreeman2944]

James and Kathy ,made gimme a classic ,both great British actors .salute you both

[@mkuebler5]

Shame there is no outtakes and bloopers videos for Gimme, Gimme.They would be hilarious.

[@ryanmonaghan7201]

Yeah I wondered that, I'd sooner see outtakes then bring it back 👌🏻

[@annemoncrieff3875]

The show probably made up from outtakes

[@millygirl9465]

@@ryanmonaghan7201 would love love love to see the outtakes surely there somewhere xxxx

[@badkitty1889]

I'll always think of James as Tom....bless

[@Lighting_Desk]

Gimme Gimme Gimme needs at least a movie come back.

[@farendor4780]

No no no look what they did with Abfab

[@carlwilkinson9939]

I absolutely adore how lovely James is!

[@elinlloyd7002]

James is so Loveble. x

[@charlottearena]

This is my favourite all time sitcom, bar none. Bring it back !!!!

[@markinri9837]

It's on KZbin

[@morrismckinnon6047]

It wasn't everybody's cup of tea but I found the series hilarious. Dry humor at it's best.

[@ryanmonaghan7201]

I'm in distress! I'M IN THIS DRESS 😂👗😂😂😂😂😂😂!!

[@emilywestwood4185]

omg I want gimmie gimmie gimmie to come back cmon Linda and Tom! make another 50 episodes lol

[@timredfern1282]

This was absolutely hilarious him and Kathy are brilliant

[@metalbearuk]

He's aged very nicely. Very handsome.

[@chrisgreenaway7739]

Absolutely love James dreyfus , he is a great actor and I love everything he's done in his acting career.

[@robertdouglas439]

Absolutely fabulous interview .so very relaxed. So lovely to the writer's got a mention.

[@richarddavies.6606]

Andy this was absolutely brilliant - you were both great. I loved it :)

[@jonathanhamilton2437]

They couldn't make a show like that now to many snowflakes

[@midaswisdom]

One of the best proper laugh out loud comedies massively underated

[@lesleymoven4776]

James Dreyfus…. Such a brilliant actor , I will watch anything he is in👏🌟…. Wish he was on our screens more🙏🏻

[@user-th7mz5mm6t]

I absolutely love gimme gimme gimme. Cathy & James just simply amazing. Please bring it back. Xxx

[@alanjones7040]

Absolutely hilarious.. Love you James for making me cry with laughter both you and Kathy Burke are dreams.. X

[@pupuliciousye9189]

Well done guys. I wish we can bring back humour like this. This world now is so crap

[@davem4544]

Love Gimme Gimme Gimme, it's still funny now as it was when it first came out, still absolutely brilliant

[@paulsmith3128]

Great interview. Richard Dreyfuss is very intriguing. There's wisdom, wistfulness, snark and kindness in his demeanour. Definitely would be a great dinner date.

[@KatMusic2009]

Richard?

[@el6178]

Brilliant interview. We miss him so much😶😶

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Thank you for the this interview. I found this by accident. Bought DVD set for my daughter GIMME GIMME GIMME.

[@chilly22]

i used to absolutely love this show!

[@flipflop8596]

I have lost count how many times I have watched these episodes. Absolutely love love love this.!!! So funny, no matter how many times I watch it. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Love Always!!!!💖💖💖💖

[@raminybhatti5740]

Such a talented guy. I'd love to see him get a role in one of those epic HBO or Netflix shows that allows him to get his teeth into something meaty.

[@ronapayne2606]

Hes such a lovely guy xx

[@TheNzfroggy]

Thanks for the interview. I really enjoyed it.

[@vickylongden518]

What a lovely man James is an a fantastic actor. We need more of him on our screens

[@LondonSambaDancerBellydancer]

Great discussion Great guest Great sitcom Thanks

[@veganvocalist4782]

Very quick witted interviewer , loved this and the spoon sketch was def funny ;D . This actor is a REAL actor and he would be a magnificent baddy / serious character anyone can see that

[@lsluelue]

Gimme Gimme Gimme, was and has always be 1 of the best things to grow up with ❤ 37 and still laughing my arse off 😂thankyou for being there when life sucks.

[@Toddles1978]

Ooooo he’s aged quite well. Distinguished gentlemen. Like a fine wine better with age. 😍

[@christopherhannaford6348]

Omg so nice to see him again. And a great interview

[@avrock1874]

Gimme is available on youtube.The best series ever.

[@Ethericrose]

I love the mutual respect and caring tactilness. Such a wonderful interview. Thank you.

[@typicalbunny8351]

I love The Thin Blue Line

[@cottoncandy4486]

Only just found this show love it.

[@DeHirvilammi]

BRING IT BACK PLEASE

[@ceilesmammy]

Love both these guys

[@sandyparkes4027]

My absolute favourite 😍

[@tracy3364]

I loved and missed this programme it was fantastic...I get excited if I see it coming on tv...what a perfect match

[@sabrinawillams1337]

Love you in gimme gimme gimme sad how it end tho xxx

[@sabrinawillams1337]

I want to know did tom make his acting career and what happened to Linda after tom went please please bring back gimme gimme gimme

[@GrubStLodger]

'Dropped a pair of knickers in a bruise'. :)

[@AndyVisionTV]

Xxx

[@eurovicious]

He's entered doughy middle-aged gay status with grace and dignity. Props on the kitschy decor. Spoons is better than Mrs Brown's Boys. "with censorship as it is now, we'd never get away with it" - how depressing...

[@morganolfursson2560]

That sounds like a saturday night . That one was really good Andy ! You had a nice chemistry , it was really pleasant to watch . Many show hosts could take real lessons from you .

[@AndyVisionTV]

Morgan Olfursson that's very kind of you Morgan thank you. James was lovely company!

[@morganolfursson2560]

Thanks for the reply Andy i didn't expect that . Happy new year and all the best with your channel . Definitely subscribing .

[@katycheeseburger]

I’d watch this guy interview celebs over Alan Carr any day!

[@WhatsForTea]

Absolute legend so he is :) Nice bloke too it seems x

[@tjp_lincs7336]

Gimme Gimme Gimme holds up on so many levels, especially the downbeat ending makes it all the more impressive.

[@em-or7qc]

I love gimme gimme. Great video, James is a lege 😊

[@BrisbaneBoy86]

Thanks for posting this Andy. You are both brilliant! I seem to recall reading an interview with Jonathan Harvey where he mentioned the censorship thing. Apparently he'd written something new but the BBC chose not to commission it. When he spoke to them about it they said it was because it was too offensive. He informed them that it he'd written more offensive jokes in Gimme Gimme Gimme, and they responded by saying that if he'd written Gimme Gimme Gimme today they wouldn't have commissioned that either.

[@welshjon84]

I call bullshit on this! I love gimme gimme gimme but there are far more shocking TV programmes, I mean i don't recall even one bared bum on gimme lol

[@AndyVisionTV]

Very interesting! GGG was quite controversial at the time with opposition from lgbt magazines. Goes to show lgbt communities don't always find it easy to laugh at themselves

[@eckoschreiber]

"I am twatted. Is that a welsh name, sir?";o) British Will&Grace was amazing! And AbFab just came back after a long hiatus and was as vulgar, hystrical and beloved as ever. So fingers crossed for GGG!

[@bluebyyoublue839]

James looks really good...actually better😊

[@bluebyyoublue839]

All men look better with beards.

[@judgejulie7869]

James is under rated and needs to be on TV more!!! I'll write him a menacing character to play!!

[@DokkaChapman]

I love the work he's been doing for the Big Finish Doctor Who series. James struck me as an actor I needed to follow after all his 90's stuff. I still also have good memories of his part in Gormanghast. Granted it wasn't a big role but he still stood out. :)

[@stephboond2400]

Please make more of the show it's the world's best show ever.I miss it so much xx

[@koksy]

Great video! Would love to see gimme gimme gimme revisited on tv!

[@RubsfromRamsey]

various episodes are on Gold atm

[@johnkennedy8795]

Amazing Actor for me, Especially Gimme,,,, I still watch it religiously,,, Thankyou

[@AntEvans-hp2yc]

Brilliant interview, ggg always watching & quoting, and James was amazing in caberet when I saw it on the west end years ago ❤

[@Muswell]

I watched a few episodes again the other day. We're still always saying "Don't be so ridic". (And "Och. Dearie me" from High Life).

[@sharonroache4901]

Your brilliant i would rush home from where ever i was . God help anyone who got in the way ...your brilliant at whatever you do

[@jessegothmidnightheart]

I love gimmie gimme gimme

[@rosiewells475]

ive just watched Kathy Burke and then James Dreyfus being interviewed on this channel and loved them. Tonight I will dust off the Gimme DVDs and enjoy a chuckle or two. Absolutely loved them. I so liked the interviews Ive subscribed to this channel. Many thanks.

[@psychosoma5049]

I absolutely love James Dreyfus

[@worldofwillow]

If James Drayfus Wants to play an Evil part, he should be the Next Master in Doctor Who?

[@christophereast8268]

I'd love to see another episode in the current time with Kathy and James perhaps meeting up after (however long it has been) maybe reminiscing?

[@robyngrubb1978]

Thank you so much for doing this!

[@welshjon84]

I'm still hoping for a gimme gimme gimme comeback even if the cast haven't got together to make it happen.......yet... I mean some of the jokes may have crossed the line a bit but there never was an explicit visual accompanying those jokes so what's the big deal?

[@annmcevoy5686]

Love love love it!

[@Kruguerex]

He looks even better now than then!!!.

[@nigelb5341]

I'm still watching GGG re-runs today. When I need a good laugh, this is my go to prog!

[@JuiceMyRandomness]

Still obsessed today!!!!!

[@molajat6133]

James dreyfus is a living legend.

[@Tacsmoker]

im currently in the middle of series 1, having a rewatch, i must say, im finding it even more entertaining this time round, really refreshing to hear non pc stuff just flowing lol, what a shitty shame the way tv is these days, cant say fart without some berks complaining berk is short for Berkshire hunt, which is cockney rhyming slang for c..t