Caroline Aherne as herself. Her incredibly funny self.

From BBC One - The Stand Up Show - April 1995
(Comedy from the stand-up circuit. Tonight, Caroline Hook (alias Mrs Merton ), Paul Tonkinson and Phill Jupitus. Hosted by Barry Cryer)

[@summercoat]

What an amazing talent. For those that don’t know, she was born with eye cancer and life didn’t get much kinder. Despite so much suffering, she still lit the world up with magnificent humour. RIP Sweet Caroline.

[@georgebyron468]

@@HarryBarryGary Not too sweet to her husband Peter Hook who she physically abused during their marriage, but yeah we shall gloss over all that because a man was the victim and not a woman. But yeah, sweet Caroline.

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

@@georgebyron468 shame as she was very funny , and like many abusers be it mentally or physically ( both with her ) it's hard to believe. But sadly true . I only found out recently how badly Caroline treated her husband 😱

[@jeandale4270]

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[@jeandale4270]

​@@edwardwilliammorris1340I'm

[@krainey]

Drugs & alcohol on both sides fatal attractions

[@TheDavidfallon]

"I'm trying this act out for a friend. She was too nervous to do it," must be one of the most absurdly funny lines ever uttered on a comedy stage. Caroline just throws it away, but it pops back into your mind hours later, or even years, and you laugh all over again.

[@SuperGoatGazer]

It’s so crazy how she can seem so effortlessly funny. Obviously she put a lot of work into her craft but a lot of it is her natural charm and timing.

[@iansargent1159]

She was one of the most talented, funny and beautiful people on the planet, who was taken far too soon. RIP Caroline xx

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Yep, who knew that smoking causes cancer ? Total shock but what are you gonna do ? Smoke some more i guess

[@savedfaves]

@@WhiskeyGulf71oh would you ever

[@louleg23]

@@WhiskeyGulf71 The cancer she died of had zero to do with smoking. It was a genetic propensity that she could do nothing about.

[@Vert-.]

@@WhiskeyGulf71fkn fool.

[@alanhodges8839]

Yes she is the greatest British lady of comedy and presentation.

[@roseyk7677]

Caroline was epic, so naturally funny with no ego or overkill comedy. So observational and real... I loved Mrs Merton, spent time as a single mum watching this icon and laughing my pants off with a bottle of guinness and my universal remote control waiting for her show. Life is so different now,, I miss those days!!! Rest in comedy heaven sweet funny lady 🙏❤️

[@scottward6974]

I could listen to her for hours. This performance was a masterclass in delivery. You could so easily bomb with that material but she's such a natural comedian, so likeable and charismatic. I remember hearing her on Martin Kelner's show as Mrs Merton before she was famous. Really clever woman!

[@redditbanditvideos7585]

Some good observations. Reminds me a lot of most American comedians who don't have exceptional -or often even above average material-, but their character, stage presence and delivery just somehow make it work.

[@howardsend6589]

Video needs a bigger watermark.

[@taotoo2]

Or just down and right a tiny bit

[@howardsend6589]

taotoo2 Yes, that would be ideal. Let's hope the video uploader reads this. iSkySoft seems to be an amalgamation of iPhone, Sky and Microsoft ... obviously a big company at play here.

[@Meliesmoon]

I agree, also I had to mute the sound after a few seconds because I found that woman being funny behind it very distracting.

[@keithMc35]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jrbs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BlytheWorld1972]

she was fantastic

[@arnookibeast]

Brilliant, beautiful and natural,, sadly missed.

[@craighicksartwork]

Such an awkwardly cute and funny persona she created in her act. Takes courage to not just do jokes and go in a different creative direction (and succeed in it).

[@jameshartley2538]

My favourite female comedian , absolutely love her! R.I.P 😪

[@martm216]

I loved the bit about she likes it when you're driving on a main road and you let someone in from a side road and they give you a little thank-you wave . . . ,'So if I've got nothing to do in the afternoon, I go out and drive along main roads and let people in.'

[@lindseyscott3011]

Mrs Merton and Royle Family are 2 of the funniest shows to be made. You never hear her mentioned much but she was such a big part of my childhood. Fast Show as well. Miss her!

[@vanessahawarden9028]

The one and unique Caroline Aherne, I watch you over and over and never fail to crease up laughing....your legendary natural intelligence and professional humour will live forever

[@Colineo]

I watch this at least once a week!

[@peterjackson1677]

Had the privilege of doing a show at Granada TV with Caroline. She was a genuinely nice lady.

[@nomicmick3433]

Every now and again i come back to this clip. Tiered well thought out comedy, with unbelievable delivery. Scary story part really makes me grin 😅

[@mikeykm1993]

Bloody hilarious! I knew she was a great writer and character actress but I never knew she could also do stand up! Fantastic!

[@donb3557]

God bless her and keep her, she made people laugh even tho she carried such a heavy burden throughout her life I hope she is at peace.

[@alinaknox5773]

I like this, she’s just rambling and it’s funnier than a routine 😂

[@tjfSIM]

That's the clever bit though, it was a routine - it was all carefully written and scripted; it was her delivery that made it seem so natural and improvised.

[@Nellb-b4u]

I almost cracked a rib watching one episode of Mrs Murton. The most I've ever laughed in my life and doubt will ever do so again. She was just naturally funny.

[@John-lp5xh]

They're all on here on brit binge 👍🏻

[@superseagoat]

She was a genius. I've been watching lots of videos of her in the last few weeks. This is unusual as she didn't do much stand up as herself - it seems she had a nose job at some point - and the blond hair really suited her. Thanks for uploading this. RIP.

[@jeffreyhearn8930]

I have lived outside of UK for a long time and accidentally stumbling on her standup comedy gigs, I was happy to enjoy her great humour. Then shocked to find she has gone too soon..... only 52. At 64, I find it quite numbing to see someone who was born after me and died before me. (I am still going... more or less!)

[@RobBob555]

​@@madcyril4135hold a seance? 🤷

[@charliefarlie2884]

​@@RobBob555😂

[@stephenbarrette610]

Totally unique, a very special and wonderful person. A rare talent that sadly left us decades too soon. Just like this weekend we lost another comedic genius and kind soul.

[@LeeMichaelWalton]

`Thank you for uploading this Carl. Caroline is a beautiful and very talented lady. A wonderful light to the world. I will certainly miss her.

[@htkm1179]

Isn’t she just a lovely human being! Miss her genius! Makes it look so easy! Could listen to her all day long!

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

Ask Peter Hook.

[@DanielRed2]

One of the funniest women of that, or any generation. She could probably tell these stories for hours! Mrs Merton allowed her to inject more bite into her comedy, and The Royle Family more warmth. Caroline (and Craig Cash, of course, who made both those shows with her) was amazing.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

I have been re-watching most of Mrs Merton recently. It is superb. It is really funny, the interactions with guests and the audience are brilliant. It is so impressive how sharp her mind is. I read the other day that she got nine grade As in her O Level exams-not surprising.

[@Robby334]

A great Lady Bless you Caroline sleep well you will always be remembered xxxxx

[@thetessellater9163]

she died, she's not asleep!

[@nigelb5341]

what a great clip, very funny, without swearing or vulgarity, that's hard to beat! RIP.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

I was thinking the same thing: Just nothing clever about swearing or vulgarity. And that was the secret of the The Royle Family.....it was there...BUT!.... Never overdid the gentle vulgarity of everyday folk....never took it to extremes. Thanks for the laughs Caroline....RIP.

[@thewomble1509]

@@eldeeb6433 Whooo WHAT a hard man.

[@davidmcconechy6873]

was just thinking the same thing, no comparison to someone like Sarah Milligan who in my opinion is vulgar and not funny. Caroline Ahern was such a talent, The Royle Family a work of art

[@dept-7443]

Patagualian Mostly nothing clever about swearing? Bollocks.

[@thewomble1509]

@@dept-7443 Proof positive!

[@naturalbornchiller158]

She's perfect.

[@merseydave1]

Caroline was such a funny woman yet she lived a normal life (no ares and graces with her) a lovely Manchester girl (I'm from Liverpool)... so sad that she left us so early, always missed.

[@johnpirie3800]

RIP Caroline.

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Such original talent, Heaven is lucky to have her now.

[@andrewalexander4331]

This video is great! She's so real and being herself!

[@justmadeit2]

She was good on the fast show " What did i say Roy" Remember that !

[@justmadeit2]

***** if you type in Roy and Renee it should come up

[@starrbrite4503]

'What did I say Roy?' 'You said you could shit through the eye of a needle.' 'ROY!'

[@justmadeit2]

Poor Roy :)

[@Terry1950Men]

Hope we crash!

[@divinaluz7]

@Dr Robert There's a 7 min clip on YT with only Roy and Renee now in 2019!!! :)

[@JT-ec5be]

I watched this when it was broadcast (I was 13). Always remembered the jokes but wasn’t familiar with her at the time. Was stunned to find this video and find it was Caroline Aherne.

[@davepaul6399]

Ive just watched this! Laughed so hard my ribs are killing!! Brilliant!!!

[@godzooke]

I could listen to her all day

[@levimcglinchey5843]

Imagine doing a routine where the whole thing is you just kinda don't tell jokes. Such a unique performer, really underrated

[@irishking1414]

Underrated ?how?

[@richardbrown1189]

Brilliant. I've never seen her stand-up act before. Definitely some Ken Goodwin influences in there.

[@sheffcam4960]

That's it! Watched this 3 times and kept thinking it reminded me of someone but couldn't think who. Thanks!

[@donaldwebb]

very very effortlessly charming

[@nogglesmcgroin]

She is a genius and I wished she was still with us xxxx

[@michaeldunne3379]

She was hilarious and unique

[@KeithMather-r4g]

Funny lady - sadly missed ! R.I.P. 😥😢😪❤️🙏🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@aydiemouulugun5595]

Fantastic and naturally funny we miss u Caroline xxxxxxx

[@DaveInBridport]

She was brilliant.

[@deanothemanc5281]

She was beautiful. RIP 🙏 legend.

[@inquistive]

Talent off the scale.

[@Genekellystand]

She was funny as. But more importantly,she was a family member. And her loss as sad as it is for us will be massive for the really special people in her life. But thank you for making life seem like an interlude in a play. You are a shining star. , nice one. ❤💙

[@RogerDudley1959]

What a talent R.I.P Caroline

[@1mitton]

Beautiful soul.

[@melaniesheppard778]

And that WAS delightful

[@PROJECT-de9pd]

Superb.

[@itsdebs]

She was a genius ❤

[@Joanna7428]

She was so talented ❤

[@Mania28]

Such a shame and a shock, first Victoria Wood and now Caroline Aherne. I bet it's funny to be in heaven right about now.

[@fredjimbob2962]

They're not in heaven, they're dead. Sorry to break this news to you.

[@thetessellater9163]

Its also fiction, dirk

[@thetruth156real3]

the tessellater At least Victoria Wood wasn’t a comedian.

[@michaelscreen6921]

She was so talented, understated and gorgeous. My last major infatuation as well....Not sure how relevant that last bit is? Oh well.

[@sofalugger]

Bless. . Loved her . . .Denise. . .xxx

[@xbox360benji]

One of them different characters thats missed but appreciated god bless you caz x

[@johnmclaren123]

Superb

[@rooflessmofo]

So very gifted.

[@Bertiesghost]

She was a great stand-up. RIP

[@robdrey4090]

Best comedian ever. Rip Caroline x

[@robinmalone3387]

I really enjoyed her .

[@red82Mike]

So gorgeous, funny and sadly missed. RIP a true national treasure.

[@steve-marsh]

she was amazing

[@fitzerelli1]

I don't think she has ever gotten the credit she deserves.😢 The best british comedienne iv seen. Victoria wood is not funny but is revered.

[@michaelh7037]

Love Caroline. Legend RIP x ❤

[@davidcoomber4050]

I just put that is for some comedy , sums it up really

[@johnnytenjobs]

I saw her around this time at Up The Creek. She was very nervous but funny and charming. I noticed lots of Biro notes on her hands. Reminders.

[@warren52nz]

I've had 3 British cars, all given to me by my father and I have to thank British Leyland for forcing me to learn how to fix virtually EVERYTHING that can go wrong with a motor vehicle.

[@clowncarqingdao]

That's her act, not Caroline. That's not to downplay her at all. She was a wonderful writer and comedian. I still love the Fast Show, the Royale Family, and her wonderful other shows and plays. I still want her voice to be the announcement voice on all Manchester trams and rail stations. That'd be ace!

[@vanessahawarden9028]

Brilliant and so sadly missed

[@warpedspeed8930]

Soo sweet and hilarious. Love the scary story.

[@lengthmuldoon]

Quite brilliant

[@craigsouthwell3484]

Caroline could make you laugh without saying much at all. She had such a wicked sense of humour.

[@hotchameanshotcha]

fantastic, thank you

[@johnc8770]

A national treasure

[@robertblackburn752]

Adorable dotty hilarious. Why do the good get taken early? I wish she was still here with us.

[@dermotstanley2761]

charming and beautiful xx

[@markdoyle2739]

twat

[@johnjohnnyjohnson9987]

Very funny! RIP Caroline.

[@Quinnikon]

What a brilliant talent ….. she’s sadly missed 😢

[@MagickalManfa]

Extremely talented lady. Why do all the good ones have to go first? Totally love this girl 😊

[@craiggilchrist4223]

She was so attractive. Miss her.

[@OnlineEnglish-wl5rp]

Such a top person x

[@davidjones6470]

BEAUTIFUL LADY, BEAUTIFUL MIND,

[@Johnwhite-xy2fq]

Pure genius

[@smljohnstone]

I've only just discovered the real talent of Caroline , I am totally bowled over by her Talent, she is up there with all the the top TV acts of all time, the people of her home Town should campaign for her to be Blue Plaqued. If I understand it correctly she left less money in her Will than some Footballers earn in a week something of an indictment of how upside down Society is, I am eagerly awaiting the DVDs of her that I have ordered from Cex, I really can't get enough of her she was absolutely brilliant so sad such a fantastic Talent has been taken away from us far to soon

[@adamtandy7184]

From Series 1. Produced by Claudia Lloyd. Directed by Mark Mylod. (Whatever happened to him, I wonder?)

[@midnightcowboy3611]

She was really great.

[@Area-hu2xt]

I worked with her dad for a few years in Manchester

[@GorlGangCommentsPondue]

i really miss her.

[@alexandersunter4899]

That girl was something else. Unique.

[@system1912]

I had the biggest crush on her in the 90s. Thanks for the laughs beauts xx

[@valley_robot]

I used to live next door to her mum , she was a regular visitor , she leaned over the fence one day and said “hya ,I’m Caroline aherne off the telly” , she was nice to me and my partner at the time , she even bought some presents for our daughter , it was tragic when she died , she was suffering from alcoholism and had a messy divorce with hooky, he says she was violent toward him , I agree with him , she drank a lot , she always had an odd bins bag full of wine when she visited her mum , she was messed up but what a proper funny woman

[@Meliesmoon]

I still miss her.

[@BritishComedyUK69]

sorely missed

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

So very funny. Too funny really.

[@bwghall1]

she is taking off Ken Goodwin, very good to. Briddy.

[@chrisclarke3045]

was thinking the same thing

[@Amperzand]

I didn't recognise the name Ken Goodwin, so I googled him and watched a video. He said "D'you geddit?" after each joke. Wow! I always did that when I was a kid in the 70s. I wonder if I got that habit off him!

[@seansrecords]

Loved Caroline. She was great in the Fast Show playing a more exaggerated version of this ...