Association Football - Harry Enfield - Mr Cholmondley-Warner

Mr Cholmondeley-Warner
An early 20th century television presenter (played by Jon Glover) who, with his manservant Greyson (Enfield), would attempt to uphold the British Empire's values by advising, amongst other things, that women refrain from participating in complex conversations (as this would lead to insanity) or that babies be given gin (to ensure a good night's sleep). The characters also appeared in a series of TV adverts for Mercury Communications.

[@joeb2487]

Far cry from small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts. You know? Rush goalie. Four at the back, three in the middle, two up front, one's gone home for his tea. Beans on toast? Possibly. Don't quote me on that. Hm, isn't it? Marvellous.

[@andyhunt99]

Joe B I read that in Ron Manager’s voice ;)

[@macshane]

Simply one of the best comedy sketches ever made.

[@michaelhill6453]

Harry at the top of his game.

[@rgrace6609]

Most lovely to watch lots of jolly young chaps playing at footing the ball. But what do I know, I'm merely a woman and I know my place. Hooray Hooray all the bally same.

[@TheChugg11]

'Women! Know your Limits' are my overall favourites (-although I love all of the Mr.Cholmondley-Warner sketches)...

[@jimquinnel7726]

Class will out, excellent comment :-)

[@someoneorother2222]

But do you think the government should go on the Gold Standard??

[@tienshin9999]

Did your husband teach you how the use the computer or did the butler write it for you?

[@almostfm]

Well, we're all glad to hear that you don't have dangerous opinions of your own :-)

[@mred20]

The size of the U.K. at the beginning always cracks me up. It should be against the rules to score when the opposing keeper hasn't had time to put his cigarette out!

[@danbowkett331]

This is THE funniest thing I have ever seen. Every time I watch I am crying with laughter.

[@richardclarke376]

Even funnier today than it was 30 years ago. Might be the best sketch Harry ever did!

[@MrBirchieBirch]

I'd have to agree with that statement, tbh, although "Women, know your limits," runs a very close second.

[@richardclarke376]

@@MrBirchieBirch I don't know why but the notion of a footballer smoking on the pitch is just rib cracking funny!

[@RadicalCaveman]

I am American and that was bloody hilarious!

[@diamond21450]

+Michael Lubin Welcome to English humour,,,,,,

[@MrDaiseymay]

that was for real surely?

[@elainebmack]

I can't stop laughing at Mr. George Banjo singing in the middle of that huge field all alone! British humor is unsurpassed. SO funny!

[@aclark903]

#GeorgeFormby

[@andymoore9977]

@@aclark903 Turned out nice again

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Sadly this is still how England still play in the world cup :/

[@MrDaiseymay]

WHEN I WAS A KID IN THE EARLY 1950'S , AND PLAYING FOR MY SCHOOL, WE ALL DID WHAT THEY SHOW HERE, THE WHOLE TEAM CHASING THE BALL ALL OVER THE PITCH. WE NEVER WON, BUT WE WERE HAPPY.

[@FrankieM1974]

The beginning with the spinning globe cracks me up. Check out the size of the UK

[@dankay10]

I never ever noticed that

[@PeterZeeke]

+FrankieM1974 never noticed that before

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

if you watch old universal movies from the 50's you will notice that Japan is huuuuge compared to its actual size as the Americans wanted it's citizens to think that there was no way a tiny nation like that could keep them at war for as long as they did

[@Twirlyhead]

The equatorial Isle of Wight.

[@jackjones5954]

How the F did I not notice that I think I need to go to specsavers.

[@AMTaylor13]

The man they call "Mr Banjo", Mr George Banjo.

[@TheChugg11]

And the captain- a Mr.Charles Charlie-Charles of the Charles brothers!

[@MrNooneseesme]

CLASSIC HILARIOUS COMEDY, BEFORE IT GOT REPLACED BY.............EMPTYNESS

[@MrCelroy]

+MrNooneseesme Not helped by the sacking of the Top Gear hosts.

[@duncan8238]

Not enough minorities or women in this sketch, so it couldn't be done now. Sigh.

[@MrNooneseesme]

lol

[@Gixer750pilot]

MrNooneseesme the time before big brother , X factor and strictly

[@MrDaiseymay]

THAT'S THE DEAD GREY HAND OF PC FOR YOU, WHICH, BY STEALTH, HAS SLOWLY DESTROYED THE MOST PRECIOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL LAND'S GIFT TO THE WORLD.

[@blearghbleorgh4663]

"Liverpool may be professionals trained to the peak of physical fitness". Wait, isn't Jan Molby there?

[@mrbtapir]

remember it's a comedy show.

[@System509]

Oh man, I saw this as a kid and all I could remember was the guy with the bayonet. This is still bloody funny.

[@yorkieelliot2487]

Used to watch these all the time years ago & loved them. But I've only now just noticed how big they've plastered the UK on the spinning globe shown at beginning of the set piece. Brilliant.

[@Subsbench]

Haha I'd never noticed that. It's the size of Africa 😂

[@Bilzmuzes]

This is by far the funniest thing I have ever watched on TV, ever. Never fails to make me cry with laughter. Brilliant.

[@tarrylane]

"It looks like the ball is glued to his foot". Made me cry laughing

[@Skiddins]

I remember watching this on Harry Enfield's programme when it was first shown and nearly pissing myself laughing.

[@أفلاكالأفكار]

LOL! The part about pushing the keeper into the goal actually wasn't far from the truth. You were allowed to check the keeper back then but they eventually outlawed it because it was causing too many injuries, like int he 1956 and 57 FA Cup finals

[@TheGroundedAviator]

+‫أفلاك الأفكار‬‎ Too bad!

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

His warm up kick gets me every time. That and "the goal keeper didn't even have time to put his cigarette out".

[@Guhsteh]

4:00 Hey, it's Messi! He looks a little bit different here though, mhmmm.

[@marcmcginty3976]

Sir Harry Enfield...genius leg-end =D

[@hazardous1990]

Look at the size of the UK on the globe.

[@007hor]

Class, never noticed that.

[@TheChugg11]

I laughed at the Arsenal goal celebration- a peck on the lips and an attempted blow-job! I hear that's how they celebrate scoring a goal to this very day...(-only joshing, Gooners)

[@Jagdtoq]

Football used to be vicious, even the ball was like a medicine ball, a modern team would mostly be stretchered off before the whistle.

[@harryplummer6356]

You are right about a football. In the late 40's I had a leather ball and when it was wet it was like a block of cement.

[@RikiWhite-jx1st]

"Charles charlie charles" 😂😂😂😂 priceless.

[@tonybaird7832]

One half of the famous Charles brothers!

[@perryman12345]

although ive seen this before,ive had a joint tonight and nearly pissed myself, literally.

[@tenseman08]

It's like watching the real Arsenal with that start to the game

[@phampton6781]

4:04 Just like watching Messi.

[@manicpreacher1566]

Who came here after Brazil Vs Germany?

[@stevohorn]

I remember going down the pub after this was aired..and EVERYONE was talking about it. Work of genius..

[@ShahPhilLeotardo]

Wilf “Adapted for speed” Finney😂

[@philipbloom]

This is simply my favourite Harry Enfield sketch ever!!

[@murheed1]

Best game ive ever seen

[@20KBennyK]

First saw this one the plane years and years ago...one of those flights where nobody else got the headphones...we were hysterica and everyone was looking at us wondering what the hell was going on!!! hahaha

[@misfit1978]

1933 Arsenal v 1991 Liverpool eh... The funny thing is, The Arsenal won the league in both 1933 AND 1991... Up the Arse!

[@sy2pie]

I didnt think you were allowed to post Premier League highlights on here? I am sure I watched this the other day on Sky Sports :P

[@Thebigdog_1984]

the arsenal tactics remind me of primary school football - everyone chasing/following the ball and no positions

[@johnhaley6489]

LAUGH OUT LOUD. THE bloke with the pipe. Arsenal WILL win the PL 2016 with this team.

[@rmkw4291]

Stan "Between the Posts" Hartley Still a better Arsenal goallkeeper than Runnarsson.

[@woooster17]

There off...and it's a goal! Lol

[@reginepoulet]

How can some people not like this very strange

[@harryplummer6356]

Who knows cornfed. I guess they don't have a sense of humour - but there is no accounting for taste. Cheers!

[@spmoran4703]

Better than the Euros

[@pp-bb6jj]

True.

[@pierrebegley2746]

England should play more like Arsenal here. 😂

[@AtheAetheling]

I reckon we might have stood a chance against Germany yesterday if we had Charles 'charlie' Charles and his team instead of Rooney and co : /

[@egdapo]

this shit is absolutely hilarious..."and he's found one, and he's brought his mother to disprove it" ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

[@TheMinxy76]

Comedy genius at its very best......unlike the rubbish they have nowadays.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

such a clichéd comment

[@garykrakow2383]

but true

[@robincurson2385]

TheMinxy76 nostalgia is not what it used to be.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

blackzed no it isn't

[@lfcRobbo]

Too funny don't make good comedy in UK seems anymore but always great to look back at some best Harry and Paul certainly 1 them!

[@Lazy_Sundae]

They do but you're too much of a snobby old fart to care.

[@strike1977]

And the crowd found that most pleasant lol

[@alisonbrace6850]

one of the best football games ever

[@pmacc3557]

Twas a nail biting end

[@KoeingseggCCM]

You know., we'd have won the Euro 2020 AND the 2022 World Cup had we had Mr. Nat "Mind your legs please" Nuthouse, Charles Charlie Charles, Wilf "Adapted to Speed" Finney, and Stan "Between the Posts" Hartley in the starting 11.

[@supercitydaddy]

hahaha hilarious not seen this for years "getting out his little Black book, nope it's the Oxford English dictionary" modern game all over brilliant stuff!

[@TheSmurf1973]

Liverpool team of 1991? A lot of those guys would have had league winners medals. No wonder its in black & white!

[@tomgoodwin356]

ALL HAIL FINNY ON THE WING HORARY

[@lol8267]

I don't blame you for thinking its boring, because you Americans have no sense of passion whatsoever. I watched some American Football games and the fans are horrendous. Search for 'Football Ultras Chants' and watch how its supposed to be. The game is only a part of the game of Football. Football (your soccer) is a lifestyle not a game.

[@nix4pool]

His best ever sketch, hilarious even now, remember goin on about it in work for months when first screened.

[@mrgeorgebanjoman]

It's great to see this again, I recall it was a fffu freezing day at the QPR ground when i did my George Formby skit, 'Your'e my favourite mother' indeed! Danny (Mr Darcy)

[@PercyOrlock]

Hes bringing his mother on to disprove it

[@63soulboy]

This still makes me laugh!

[@1979RayDay]

Maybe Wenger should consider this team. :D

[@kpnutswales]

They're off and its a goal! ha ha ha

[@nullliner]

1:20 "...there's the right wing demon: Wilf 'Adapted For Speed' Finney... " XD XD XD absolute solid gold.

[@clivelinton7657]

Started very funny, ended absolutely hilarious 😂

[@mig23flogger88]

Lol..Finny on the wing..doing exactly what he did before....haha ..class

[@DarthCipient]

The punch to the ref and headbutt to the goalie are fucking hilarious.

[@free..to..air..]

Yeah.. reminded me of Vinnie Jones

[@Pooky-Cat]

Needed to watch this. So little to laugh about these days.

[@gs425]

This is how england still play. Like finney on the wing...

[@kernv]

I can't believe 12 people disliked this! This was one of Harry and Paul's best ever sketches.

[@Ribbo]

clearly Liverpool fans

[@SurfingTX]

...and theres the right wing demon Wilf 'Adapted To Speed' Finney.

[@juffrouwjo]

Absolutely brilliant. The only football related thingy I enjoy.

[@jkellybrew]

whats he going to do with it? well exactly what he was doing earlier

[@pupbenny]

They should've had all of the Liverpool team like the Scousers.

[@maxinegalloway3459]

lol the bit starting at 2:33

[@tonycogo4168]

Stan Hartley didnt even av time to put his ciggie out

[@GhibliFan1]

LOL...Paul Whitehouse's side-to-side dribbling 'action'....hilarious!

[@jamesp10000]

SOOO FUNNY!!!!

[@RikiWalsh]

"Charles...charlie charles" 😂 brilliant.

[@breadboy05]

ahhhhhh.... if only arsenal cud play like that now..... ;)

[@ebenezerhoary]

Excellent clip! One of the few football-related ones I'll happily watch!

[@PM9Video]

“It’s almost as if the ball is glued to his feet!”

[@BenvanderPoorten]

"The man they call Mr Banjo - Mr George Banjo."

[@tommytoofar]

Arsenal.....always trying to walk it in.....

[@DrDanielHoward]

The Cameroon (elbow incident by Cameroon player: Cameroon v. Croatia FIFA World Cup 2014) sending off tonight suddenly reminded me of the Arsenal second half tactics on this clip but now for real.

[@jezzaus2124]

Remember everyone doing Finney on the wing impressions. Great days.

[@seasmacfarlane6418]

If only ........... football is awful now 😥

[@UrikKane]

So hilarious

[@CIMAmotor]

The first goal shouldn't have counted, you can't score direct from a throw-in.

[@garrycunningham2948]

THE HARRY ENFIELD SHOW IS HILARIOUS.THE BRITISH HAVE THE FUNNIEST SHOWS EVER,HEY MR BEAN AND BENNY HILL

[@tonypate9174]

Try You Tube for PHOENIX NIGHTS for a bit of Northern comedy , the best part is not to far from "real" life

[@jamesp10000]

With the man they call Mr Banjo, Mr George Banjo!

[@dickscratcher3040]

I enjoyed this greatly , it is as satisfying as scratching your itchy piles with a tooth brush.

[@krashd]

+Stephen Doggart You sir, know what true contentment is!

[@davidembacher1682]

+Stephen Doggart And almost as satisfying as using someone else's.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

+Stephen Doggart Mmmmmm :)

[@MrDaiseymay]

Your speaking from personal experience I take it? I hope you have more than one brush in the house

[@ridders5421]

Hahahahhahahah this is hilarious

[@stevetaylor8698]

I really like the accurate depiction of Great Britain on the globe at the beginning of the sketch (0.05).

[@nthnmonkey]

They are off an it's a Gerwl !

[@kevinwilliams-id8er]

havnt seen this for years pissing myself now....well i am half pissed waiting for peaky blinders

[@The1chihira]

super funny

[@johnm8224]

Genius!

[@3558035580]

Do you know what a sense of humour is? Clearly not.

[@bpb235]

This is a ALL TIME classic - thanks for posting !

[@Nicholols]

Charles Charlie-Charles.

[@yesthisisrp25]

this is why I love british comedy