Coventry Market The Musical - BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

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Coventry Market celebrated its 50th anniversary on Nov 4 2008. This film commissioned by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire features people who shop or work in the market.
Musical score composed and directed by Benjamin Till.
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[@lellytalks4296]

You know what, we can all laugh and joke, but this truly is Social history at its finest. THIS is history. The everyday people and practices that make up our country. The UK is full of these wonderful places, people, stories and histories and I'm really glad it's been captured in such a catchy and endearing way. Well done, Coventry!

[@gscouriers9897]

Lelly Talks I moved here last year - Cov market is brilliant. Went there this morning - bought second hand records, coffee beans from Ed’s, had breakfast, bought stuff for dinner. Love it!

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

Yeah, I think most of the jokes about it are in good nature. It's laughing with the video, it's endearingly cheesey

[@VoiVoiVoiOrDie]

Hands up if COVENTRY MARKET ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING still pops in to your head at least once a week in 2023

[@cadetp4939]

Probably 10 times a week for me

[@sarahcarter7001]

Worked In Cov market for years... New con well r.I.p, my dad a proud Coventry man was the second man to sing on this.. He's in video a few times.. So proud of you dad..Sadly layed him to rest today . .my dad always said be proud of where you live and he was xxx

[@TillyPooPants]

sarah carter I'm so sorry to hear that. I was the producer on this project and I remember your dad, a lovely man.

[@sarahcarter7001]

Thankyou Siobhan Harrison. My dad loved to sing since he was a kid. He was so chuffed to be involved with this, Got to try and get copy to show and keep x

[@hadditor7848]

Is this the one wearing the hat? At 60 seconds in?

[@JonnyPStone]

Sorry for your loss Sarah. I saw this on Harry Hill earlier (Never even usually watch Harry Hill to be honest) but it was so catchy and it's been i my head all day, had to KZbin it! Your father contributed to something wonderful here!

[@sodgape]

STFU

[@Benjamintill]

I want to say a big thank you to the people of Cov for cheering me up over the last 6 months. Coventry people are the nicest people in the world. Fact! Thank you, thank you, thank you... Benjamin

[@animelozy]

I know people are taking the piss but it's actually lovely to see a group of such diverse people coming together for this

[@JH-di4sk]

Not taking the piss, glad to be alerted to it.

[@ChubboYT]

i lost my child in cov market once

[@red-pn8fk]

very diverse . all kinds of everything

[@Roadent1241]

Disability included, sorry I'm biased being that and seeing naff all.

[@dawnparsonage2640]

This is hands down the best thing that has ever been created. I've watched it hundreds of times and I always see something new. CASHEWS! Who wants to come to a Coventry market fancy dress party? I'm going to go as the Lady Who Sells Rugs... what are you going as?

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

Probably the guy they zoom in on when they say"The night they tried to kill our town" there're so many great options though

[@mikebahrami]

Sondheim is smiling at this from heaven.

[@crustycarl35]

Hamilton got nothing on this masterpiece. Forget Dear Evan Hansen, Les Miserables ect this is where its at bois

[@shwifty9577]

Take it like a man 2

[@elijaaaah]

My sense of humour is completely broken because I find this hilarious for some reason

[@CelticPowerRanger]

How to start a riot in Coventry. Just "accidentally" play this over the p.a. system at any League one match involving the Sky Blues.

[@totoro698]

This makes me so proud to come from Coventry...

[@casey-mariecraig1741]

totoro698 same I'm also from coventry ☺

[@Dilkingt0nne]

Why?

[@robertlakey6659]

This is embarrassing!

[@DavidMorganTheElder]

This was one of my first jobs in this market. I worked Saturdays selling veg. The Market had history. This film brings back lots of memories - the heavily sweetened tea and the beautiful toast - we lived on during a working day.

[@craigbarter7274]

Who's here due to Harry Hill?

[@theotorraca6444]

CFJ Gaming me

[@kardelenb3124]

CFJ Gaming me 😂

[@electronick2001]

Me! I was born in Coventry and used to go to Coventry market a lot but I didn’t realise there was a song about it until a few months ago. I was in Coventry market last week and was telling my dad about the song 😂😂

[@unfuzzy]

Who?

[@chronicdoll4334]

I've lived in Coventry for 11 years now but only found out about this because of Harry Hill. This city is so cringe I love it.

[@Benjamintill]

I have just heard that Con, the caretaker at Coventry market, and the first person to appear in this film, died just before Christmas. He was the absolute heart of our project and I would like to dedicate this film to his memory. Rest in peace, Con. The market will not be the same without you. You were a truly wonderful man. Love, Benjamin Till, proud composer and Coventrian.

[@sergiodevivo16]

Matt Bellamy sent me here. something about the best video ever. no way, matt

[@itzelarizpe4787]

linkdevivo SAME, HAHAHA

[@NickelMoon67]

Yes it is all Matts fault...:) Btw I glad to know how Matt found this gem..

[@nedkogar]

Beautiful. Really beautiful. Makes me proud to have visited it. I'm glad the ol' fella won his rug lady.

[@bailadorr]

I'm from Brazil and I live in coventry for two years now and I loved the video..it was really well done. Congratulaions everyone

[@jesslouisee95]

Ive lived in Coventry all my life and actually cant believe i never knew this existed!

[@motorhead4870]

I'm here because of Harry hill

[@HollyBerry1123]

Motörhead same lmao

[@savitarthegodofspeed3803]

Motörhead yup

[@heartgold4562]

same

[@bigboijimmyfungus]

Motörhead me too

[@MidnightLaurah]

me too hahahaha

[@gazza89]

Harry hill , thanks for showing me this GEM! pissing myself with laughter XD (from coventry myself)

[@electronick2001]

Gareth Peabody me too! But I didn’t realise there was a song. I was there last week to buy a phone case 😂😂

[@JosieFrier]

I want this sung at my Wedding, the birth of my first born child and my funeral. @JosieFrier I will rewatch this daily

[@samkershaw6050]

60 years today! Happy birthday Coventry Market.

[@CherryDreamer96]

Its lowkey a dream of mine to visit Coventry market.

[@jamesd.martin-actor5946]

This was composed and produced by Benjamin Till, I still talk to him to this day after I met him when I was in the Newcastle version of the musical based around the Metro system - Metro The Musical.

[@AK-ip9gr]

i listen to this every day!!

[@scarecrow1600]

Just seen this for the first time on Harry Hill. Absolutely hilarious. Reminds me of Wonderland's episode about Frinton On Sea. Something I'm going to watch again and again. Full credit to the composer, Benjamin Till, I don't think it would have worked anywhere near as well if it didn't have such a catchy melody. What really makes it is the strange juxtaposition of the uplifting melody and the somewhat "dodgy" singing and acting. Comedy gold, (I'd like to think unintentionally...but who knows?)

[@kai-zi9st]

literally just watched this on harry hill lmao why am i laughing so hard

[@rorypeacock753]

in my opinion this is the absolute artistic pinnacle of mankind

[@bailadorr]

I lived in Coventry for almost three years while studying at Warwick University....Had a great time there. Loved it

[@TillyPooPants]

Wow - what amazing talented people there are in Coventry?! Great film, looks like it was a lot of fun.

[@MrTianalou]

con was a lovely person have known him for over 30years and his 1st wife betty who passed away someyears ago rip con

[@ninenine3819]

This is easily the most amazing video I've seen and I just come back to it every year, proud to be from cov 👑 its aged so well, now it's hilarious as well!

[@brendonuries5head552]

2:26 hey I know that guy we always get cheese on toast when we get there I wish the roundabout was still working I loved it when I was little 😔

[@AvailableUsername80]

Who just watched Harry Hill!?

[@BandieYip]

I'm glad that I saw this in my life.

[@allheadfordixieland]

The funniest thing Ive watched in a long long time. Im in tears.hahaha

[@JamieRossUK]

Is this the midlands’ answer to “Tyne and Wear Metro: The Musical”?

[@Kitsonator1]

Ainsley Harriotts saxophone performance brought me here.

[@lula8767]

my granny lives in coventry and whenever i used to visit her we always went to coventry market and i used to L O V E the merry-go-round cause there was an upstairs on the bus carriage wow childhood

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Matt Bellamy sent us here.

[@romeofoxtrot]

It's been about four years since I first discovered the merriment of this and Benjamin Till's other musicals, and I still wet myself laughing at the fairytale union between Mr Dicky Bow and the lady who sells rugs. If you haven't seen it, I can't recommend the Tyne and Wear Metro musical enough either. If you're reading, Mr Till, please make a comeback, we're all waiting patiently here for "NCP Car Park in Concert" and "Northern Rail: The Opera"...

[@mk2passat]

harry hill sent you here

[@ChubbyChecker182]

mk2passat yep, how did I not know about this before

[@heartgold4562]

this is true art

[@evie12345]

...no it didn

[@ZakVlogs]

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[@sarahcarter7001]

Thankyou Jonny Stone,, seeing this again due to harry hill clip.. he was a great singer to which all who knew him miss x

[@Twinklesangel-kt6jx]

Brilliant and so very endearing to have so many everyday people get together and make this. I love our market and glad it’s still a success.

[@tedwardt]

Well done to everyone involved. You've done us all proud. God bless Coventry indeed!

[@sweetdreamer114]

I am American and I love this video! Very entertaining with real people and very well written! And great job Karl! :)

[@JayaTaj-zh5cp]

My colleague worked to produce this in 2008 a my late Grandfather was a American citizen in 1940s sending love to u from coventry city in the uk

[@terinasargeant138]

Glad Harry Hill made you all famous on his new tv show.

[@clairetaggart]

brilliant. this may literally be the best piece of film-making i have EVER seen

[@jesslouisee95]

Proud to be from.Cov and have worked here on occassions

[@DavidXBrunt]

I honestly can't tell you how many times I've seen this video since clips of it were shown on Harry Hill's show. I know the lyrics and have been imagining who backstories about the cast. I'm particularly fond of the 'The Day They Tried To Kill Our Town' man who has such style and flair. He looked so happy to be on Harry Hill too. I'm thinking of visiting Coventry (from Manchester) just to see the market.

[@marnanel]

DavidXBrunt I'm imagining more stories will come your way when you do!

[@scarecrow1600]

Absolutely! Whenever I see this little guy I immediately think of Jackie Wright! Most of the other people in the video seem to act fairly naturally so it would be very interesting to know what direction he was given by the producers. I agree it was also pretty clear that he was absolutely thrilled to appear on Harry Hill. We really need to know this guy's back story. The other ones that I found particularly interesting were Richard Whitcomb, (sorry if your name was miss-spelt but the alternative provided by youtube was Richard Whitebait), Lady Godiva, the key cutting guy, and the Gorden Kaye look-alike who appeared to absolutely smashed off his head.

[@JayaTaj-zh5cp]

REST IN PEACE CON THE MAN WHO OPENS THE SONG 😢

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

Rip to a real one, we'll always remember him with this song

[@rebeccazeglicki6973]

Harry hill the legend... love this 😂

[@sarahcarter7001]

Thankyou Hadditor, yes my dad was the man in Grey trilby with tash x

[@Jack-vh5wy]

Harry Hill brought me here!

[@Benjamintill]

Happy Tenth Anniversary to all those who took part in this film. This is dedicated to those who are featured in the film who are no longer with us.

[@shwifty9577]

This song is the only thing keeping me from from going insane

[@crissy4445]

LOL my friends in that! That place looks awesome! They hired soo many people band great lyrics! They worked really hard on that! WOW loads of stuff cool!

[@doddera27]

BRILLIANT! Bought a smile to my face (and memories of being dragged around the market as a small child)! The guy who runs the cobblers and key cutters is a lovely bloke. I'd recommend him to anyone who needs their boots reheeling! ;)

[@iwantyoufortea]

omg, just noticed... that roundabout, tis still there! lmao. wow.

[@CurlyAndCurvy]

I'm here because of Bells. I was about to give up until the recorder player showed up. Hey, violinists! #mypeople

[@craig_1901]

thank you Harry hill for bringing me here

[@callumredmond8674]

If we show thus video to Juncker we’d have a deal in no time....

[@jon74656]

"the night our town was raise to the ground" lady still hates those Germans! haha

[@Dilkingt0nne]

Should hate churchill really. His fault.

[@TinOfBeans]

@@Dilkingt0nne how is it Churchills fault????

[@user-ni9tk8pb3u]

I still think about this all the time

[@saraho321]

This is hilarious!!! Lighten up everyone! ;o)

[@CoolDude911]

This video slightly exagerates how good it is.

[@charlibidwell]

Harry Hill sent me here!!

[@queensophie8733]

This is my jam

[@hanmade]

Happy birthday Coventry market!:-)

[@lbrooko3352]

The views on this should be in the billions

[@Eripmav]

This is brilliant! Makes me want to visit it.

[@MegaCozzy]

Eripmav helloooo 8 year old comment

[@callum5177]

Did you ever go?

[@Atip91]

Matt bellamy brought me here.. who else 😂😂

[@birdgirl2235]

Atip Milano yup xD

[@ewansmith8326]

Atip Milano moi 😂

[@soapystevensuk]

Brings back some Memories, my father used to work as night watchman here back in the late sixties, and a friends father had a stall. We used to come in on sundays and cycle round when it was empty. Also under the market there is a similar layout of "tunnels" great fun when your only 8 years old!

[@pajod]

Its been the happiest of 10 years!

[@Jale2]

I watch this every 6 months or so, just to make myself feel better about living here.

[@alfiedraper1022]

Thanks Harry hill!!

[@deliabarkley-delieu1411]

An absolutely barmy film but such fun. Thank you for the silliness Harry Hill. Part two is as funny as the first one! Well done all! :) Is this our theme song for City of Culture in a few years? :)

[@jay.parmar]

THIS IS AMAZING!

[@tarajade87]

lol im at warwick too! :D and this most certainly is getting me through my essays at the minute lol. :D

[@1234Matttheman]

1:11 Thats the homeless guy who's always buskin in sheldon square with them speakers lol hes actually really talented..... I remember the merry-go-round at the market from when i was little! use to love that thing :) haha

[@BadDrivingSwansea]

Ainsley on sax,quality.

[@AustinR1337]

Matt Bellamy sent me here

[@ewansmith8326]

Austin R same here

[@t3m4t0r68]

it a great effort from cov market

[@brendanpilkington1446]

When I was a child my Nan would take us to the Coventry market on a Saturday afternoon. We would get to pick a toy from the toy stall and my sister would always pick something from the make up lady. We would then choose a cake from the bakery and get the bus back and have the cake with a cuppa. Those were probably the last days when the market was good and people would talk to you. You would see the same people eating a pork batch too. Now it just doesn’t have the same vibe.

[@gscouriers9897]

Brendan Pilkington we went this morning - plenty of people had time for a chat. It’s ace. Pork batches still available. Wish the roundabout still worked though...

[@Thenameisjim94]

haha Coventry Rocks. WE LOVE YOU KARL!

[@Bambibangbanguk]

KARL!!!! woop! lol ;)

[@julianbeesley5059]

What a great job putting that together !

[@ByMikeKashin]

Does Matt use mushrooms again?

[@willaimforbes1508]

Enjoy folks we used to have one in Leith, Edinburgh

[@tinaturtski]

This is brilliant, It shows everything that's fab ( and not so good) about Coventry, funny!!!

[@Hlved]

Harry Hill brought me here

[@tulat]

Well done, Benjamin! You've done it again - bonkers but beautiful x

[@kardelenb3124]

Harry Hill sent me 😂

[@HannahUK3595]

This is everything seriously. I laughed so much it actually hurts. :') "When you fall in laarrrvvveee... with a lady who sells rugs" I cannot even :'D Thank you Harry Hill for introducing this into my life.

[@shan0071432]

i was in that lol :p

[@helenevans9332]

I remember going there 💝

[@nedkogar]

Heh. I love this. Only sulking cynical chumps could fail to like it. It's smartly put together, characterfully performed and charming. Ace.

[@shwifty9577]

beautiful, inspirational ELMO

[@alfiec2103]

3:31 OMG! It’s Mrs Brown!