Dave Allen - Driving - 1993 - Part 1

Dave Allen talks about the stress of driving. This was first shown in 1993/94 on ITV.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

So nostalgic of my younger days watching Dave Allen and Parkinson interviews as a teenager with my parents. TV gold.

[@richardtaylor9929]

Who the hell gave Dave Allen those thumbs down? Dont you see a master at work like the rest of us. Assholes. RIP Mr Allen

[@stormwatcher59]

Dave did what he came here to do, and moved on..... :)

[@huntlywestside]

Rich: Religious overtone and many are intimidated. I'm not.

[@EVZYL]

Must be the Russians. They're getting blamed for everything else so ...

[@georgejacob3162]

The drivers who never say thanks after being let in.

[@mikeowen7526]

They obviously don't appreciate humour 😂😭

[@marysepradet6515]

can't get enough of Dave Allen, for me he is still alive, love him !

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

I met him once in peculiar circumstances - he was every bit the man you see in TV when he opened the front door 😂

[@Lee-nh5bb]

@@JamesThomas-zl9er Please can you tell us more about your meeting with him?

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

@@Lee-nh5bb I was looking for Rocket Records, delivering something. I knocked on nearest number to them and Dave opened the door. He was very charming and funny, and gave me a message for them along the lines of “put a bloody number on your place!!” He was exactly how you’d hope he would be. Not all funny men are funny, just good at delivering a script… Ronnie Barker springs to mind in that category…

[@Lee-nh5bb]

@@JamesThomas-zl9er Thank you so much for sharing your unexpected meeting with Dave! What a wonderful experience! Would that have been in Kensington? Can you remember what year it was?

[@JamesThomas-zl9er]

@@Lee-nh5bb I think ‘84 or ‘85

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Dave can take almost any subject and turn it into total hilarity! Just fulgent humor!

[@loosewheels1000]

He was part of my childhood, even now when I watch these clips, I still find them so funny, and it takes a lot to make me laugh, but the late great Dave Allen can.

[@fredadominy2558]

This man is a genius

[@StartinYoung]

Lovely man completely non judgmental a gem

[@kevinduff3584]

Genius of a comedian his monologues on religion, teaching the time, aeroplanes and driving are outstanding.

[@litestuf]

No one left like him. Well dressed, so likeable and positively genius use of the language. We need someone like him again. Now all you hear is profanity, name calling and put downs. Love the man.

[@terryisaac8195]

Dave Allen is one of Ireland's finest and funniest comedians!!! I've enjoyed his wit and personality since the 70's. He has poignant humor taken from real life that we all can relate to!!! I'll bet that if we're honest, we have all at least thought some of the (colorful) language that he uses. BTW - FYI (at least in the state that I live in) flashing your headlights at another motorist (in either direction) is not just a traffic offense, it is a misdemeanor (a crime)!!! I never knew that before.

[@petrov8086]

We still have Rowan Atkinson :)

[@Werquinn]

ISMO does positive comedy. He is really funny.

[@monicamurray5090]

He's what I call a typical Celtic comedian. The ability to take perfectly ordinary circumstances and turn them into something quite hilariously funny.

[@silvio.r8443]

I like Dylan moran too

[@christinewilkinson2424]

I've just rediscovered Dave Allen, I was too young to fully appreciate him when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s but now I think he's an absolute genius, very clever and very funny. Modern comedians please take note!

[@kipitovishohe3721]

A legend R.I.P Dave.

[@introspectivedreamer3864]

Thank you for posting Fave, watching him makes a bad day better, he’ll always be alive for so many of us! He was totally unique a real star

[@jenniferwells9032]

Agree 100% 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielhylander9535]

One of the very best comedy geniuses

[@michaeljohnfoster2316]

Dave was a very funny man and very clever.

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

As Maryse Pradet said below, Dave Allen is still alive for me! I love his material and his delivery! This particular piece is still relevant today!

[@RosseRue]

My Dad first showed me Dave Allen when I was about nine, I think, and I will never forget sitting and p i s s i n g myself laughing watching this one in particular. We still reference it today XD Edit: I have also just realised this is where my love for the word bastard originates. The word alone makes me laugh, and I've always wondered why lol

[@johnanthonyp]

The best Ghost story Teller ever in the whole planet-that you would let your kids listened to-and hear laugh-Irish Ghost Story-they will laugh

[@BambaZillah]

how relevant is this today. this aired on 1993 and i was born on 1993. i feel the exact same way when driving. genius!

[@charlottematthews6268]

I was just thinking that haha! I was only a year old when this aired

[@danw1374]

The older you get the more infuriating driving becomes.

[@markgovern]

I was thinking the same too. Reflections on human nature will probably always be relevant.

[@isabelsilva3190]

Always my favourite comedien was only a child and I just looked at him a laugh would just glow my face wonderland mind may his god be with him. GRAND

[@deadfreightwest5956]

12:20 - Oh, god, that is SO TRUE! Love me some Dave Allen, irreplaceable and eternal.

[@deborah7269]

Brilliant! Always love Dave Allen ❤️

[@jenniferwells9032]

Simply the best ❤️😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erbiemurat2271]

Highly prophetic stuff from 1993. This is a very perceptive take on driving in 2020.

[@blath19]

Way ahead of his time!

[@tommymoran4324]

Dave allen what a natural genius. So true everyone I bet can so relate. So funny 😄😄😄🥰

[@richardlaversuch2901]

Like many comics Dave Allen was a great actor.

[@meestermeesterhastings.3159]

I met him 3 times and he was a real gentleman.

[@marysepradet6515]

you mean you talked to him ? if so I envy you, he his my idol , watch him everyday !

[@knutjohnsen6968]

In the mid-late 70's Dave Allen was at saturday TV shows in Norway. Remember i was waiting all week for next saturday to com. At that time he always sat in HIS chair, zippin HIS Whisky, and Kept his Face fantstic serious. I have ben lokking for him for meny years, cause i could not remember HIS name from mye vert young age. One night I woke up with HIS name in my head, Ine week befare he past away. I watched all i could find, feeling like a Child Another Genious had to rest in peac, and now God sits and laughs HIS eyey out, I'm sure og it

[@kingcurry6594]

The word "genius" is overused. But Dave Allen was one. Every modern comedian (except perhaps Peter Kaye) could do to watch and learn their craft from him.

[@johnking5174]

+King Curry Why not Peter Kay too?

[@kingcurry6594]

+John King I didn't pass any comment on Peter Kay. In my humble opinion, he's also one of the true greats.

[@johnking5174]

But you think Peter is in the same line of excellence as the late Dave Allen?

[@kingcurry6594]

+John King Yes, I think he is. If he'd only done Phoenix Nights, he have been a great. He's so far the funniest comedian around now that Billy Connolly is no longer active, I'd rank him alongside Dave Allen (and Billy Connolly and Tommy Cooper).

[@michelle-io9dc]

+King Curry . I think the closest comedian to Dave Allen today is Jack Dee

[@sputnik1315]

Dave Allen was definitely a genius who lived in the era of the greats. I just wonder why we get worse year after year.

[@skatenerd4263]

That beep noise is brilliant

[@mizofan]

This was me yesterday, I thought of Dave Allen when I calmed down.

[@PanzerMafia]

I sleept in today and all I had to think was this. My day did start with some stress and yet it was funny :D

[@sheameade1013]

He's a legend of a man! 😁🇮🇪

[@ivahardy4885]

How many people just said out loud . . . "Cant say that sort of stuff now"

[@gazzam3172]

Hmm, well if you examine it you can , very clever.. but some editing too i reckon

[@sandraanderson3763]

He’s great 🤗

[@kingzeddicus]

Man this guy was a great comedian. After watching a couple of George Carlin videos I get recommended his videos and I'm hooked just like the other dead comedian -_- . Hopefully, great comedians who are still alive today will make more videos.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

An anecdote : my dear departed father had a thing about ferry boats (between France and England) - he wanted to drive on first and drive off first. For once he got a first place and was as happy a prince. What he didn't notice was that there was deep fog arriving at Dover. Off we went in first place with all the cars following. What my dad didn't realize was that he was driving up a one-way street and of course all the cars were following. So what started as a win, ended up as a "fight" between my mum and dad, on top of which we were all dying for a fish and chips - lol

[@heatherrooken-smith6983]

he gets my salute

[@beyondhere]

Simply the best!!!

[@jenniferwells9032]

He was the best ever ❤️😂😂😂😂

[@andrewcoward2416]

I Love Dave Allen, have done since being a child :)) But this clip PERFECTLY sums up why I enjoy NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE!! It’s a personal choice really, but fuck me...why would you want that level of stress in your life? It’s hard enough being a pedestrian..,and having to navigante all the thick bastards who occupy the pavements let alone the roads! Always a great watch...☺️ wot a comedian!!

[@gordon9239]

miss you

[@bertiekayne]

Amazing man

[@luminair11]

Normally ranting is a huge turn off for me but Dave has it down to an artform that I can handle when I'm in the mood......a very funny guy....RIP Dave....still making me laugh after you're hopefully in a much better place.

[@jackiemawdsley3721]

Legend 🥰

[@robertwilkins6422]

How true this is worth watching

[@rgearr1808]

I cannot understand how this was the end of his career... i think he was at his best here

[@nevermind-he8ni]

One of the best story tellers this side of G. Carlin.

[@olivetopcuoglu4493]

Brilliant, and he has no need to swear every other word.

[@seanbelfast4779]

A very big loss god bless him

[@trevorkeyes2376]

a legend r.i.p

[@JHM83-eh6qi]

I remember watching this series in my room on Thursday nights. Hoping my parents wouldn’t hear what I was watching….I was 10 years old. You could say i appreciated great comedy at a young age.

[@travelbugse2829]

"Nice lady with a veil and crucifix" - LMAO!!!!

[@jrushen4235]

This man is incomparable...

[@mkilner]

Brilliant, just genious! :))

[@mkilner]

i hear they showing re-runs on ITV at the moment, hope someones recording them for youtube, Dave was amazing, we all loved his humor, good times! :)

[@eamonquinn5188]

This is a classic

[@marysepradet6515]

je donnerais n'importe quoi pour avoir vu Dave Allen sur scène, et encore plus pour lui avoir parlé ! pour moi, c'est Dieu !

[@andrewrees8749]

I bet no one,has ever noticed, Dave has half his one finger missing, my dad showed me this on tv, back in the 70,s .

[@maggiewilliams3266]

Dont see windscreen cleaners at traffic lights anymore in uk..They progresed to full valet services in a carpark now lol

[@Tismeok]

Remember he came in on val doligan show...very very funny...instant hit.

[@louisethompson2044]

He broke the mould xxxx

[@jenniferwells9032]

Watched this last night😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bladerunner4511]

Pure talent shame you get this anymore

[@monamohammad3494]

Where do they get the water from? They don't! Do they 😂😂😂😂😂

[@shanebairstow5926]

The really funny thing is that he has a cultured English accent until her shouts and becomes Irish in a second. I have many friends that you can not tell where they were born until they are angry :-)

[@jessiejames7492]

+Shane Bairstow ha ha.. i hate comedians who swear like the f word in every sentence. But i dont mind DAVE ALLEN when he says ..'piss off or shit'' funny coming from him...

[@johnking5174]

+Shane Bairstow I am the same. I was born in Derry in Northern Ireland, but every one says I do not have a Derry accent at all. My brother says I have a RP accent. But yes, when I get angry, a little bit of Derry comes through my voice. Dave was born in Dublin, but he spent most of his life in England, which I am sure affected his accent, as he lived among people with English accents.

[@jessiejames7492]

someone asked Noel Gallagher why he uses the F word so much. He said they all swear even his mother. His mother was the queen of swearers. Ha ha so funny. I can see why too....keeping those two in check ..noel and his brother liam:)

[@bronwenedmunds504]

John King m

[@johnking5174]

@Ali B Are you from Derry?

[@amandajanemarnoch4491]

Loved this man part of my growing up

[@jeandelbart5227]

Truer by the day !!!

[@stephengerrard1120]

A master of the art of hilarity his humour never ages fuck the pc brigade he is awesome

[@eamonquinn5188]

A master

[@berylcarthew6476]

My stomach hurts with laughing 😂

[@lilydudley952]

Love Dave Allen

[@jenniferwells9032]

Every word is true! I was a tad more volatile 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CathyKitson]

I went driving today - down a dual carriageway, across a hellish roundabout and it took me five hours to get over it. But something tells me that Mr Allen would be an ANGRY driver - full of road rage lol.

[@marysepradet6515]

la chance qu'ils ont eue, tous ces gens, de voir the genious d'aussi près !

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@TheLavendergirl123]

His the best

[@spacemissing]

I have never thought of myself as a perfect driver, but there are SO many who are So Much Worse that I Might As Well be perfect.

[@oldfashionedphil]

How did he make that 'beep'? It's scarily realistic! 4:00

[@professormagonagalll2862]

oldfashionedphil yeah it really is

[@mikeowen7526]

It is an uncanny sound It's his anger that makes the horn sound realistic

[@globalshift8382]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 absolutely true RIP D

[@glen6945]

ace

[@dulmin_]

4:02 very realistic car horn

[@tudorrenegade7052]

I love driving !

[@terryford2195]

DAVE I WAS A DRIVER FOR YEARS AND EVERTHING YOU SAID ABOUT LETTING PEOPLE IN A QUE WAS RIGHT IT IS BLOODY ANOYING BUT WE ALL DO IT BECAUSE WE ARE ENGLISH HA HA

[@rambo2751]

Comic genius

[@iseeolly9959]

If he'd been properly managed then he'd been well known in the USA.

[@dukadarodear2176]

I think he suited the British audience better. The Yanks wouldn't get the jokes and the nuances thereof.

[@introspectivedreamer3864]

Can’t understand the 👎🏻

[@ramblingrob4693]

So true

[@rozdoyle8872]

Wasn't Dave the one who discribed Junk Mail as Cow Shit popping through the Letter Box , I have used that analogy for years when approached or cornered by people who talk Bull. Thanks Dave .

[@nigelkthomas9501]

If driving is as stressful as Dave makes out is it any wonder trains are becoming more popular? Over the last 10 years I've averaged only 6,000 per year. Any long journeys I simply take the train. Far less stressful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gdwnet]

Until the train is delayed and your sitting going "shit, I'm going to be late, should I change trains or sit here? If change trains I'll lose my seat, that's what those other bastards will do........", etc, etc!

[@nigelkthomas9501]

OK. I have had bad days where trains have been delayed or cancelled. Nothing is ever gonna be perfect. Having said that every train I used last Saturday [Leeds-York-Scarborough-Bridlington-Hull-Goole-Leeds] was spot on time and I enjoyed the day very much; even the weather played ball!

[@carlstark6857]

Master class 😂

[@0422Juls]

When u watch the end of this and realize that Michael Mcintyre probably, maybe, most likely stole that joke...

[@lon3don]

Leave earlier. If you're doing a journey, drive at night. If you're taking the kids, make the whole thing an adventure.

[@georgespence7916]

Better than Billy Connolly

[@hill16gs83]

Ooooh good 1🤔

[@peterpv592]

they are both great in their own way

[@elisabethj.v.beardsell9853]

By miles! Dave Allen was a class act great observation !!❤

[@robertholland9842]

Bless him 🙏 ❤️. What the hell would he made of today s times😅

[@johanaufdembrinke688]

back in the eighties i listened to a scketch about a mole catcher by Dave Allen .Unfortunately I have not been able to recover this sketch this was hilariousHopefully somebody can help me out.

[@barbaradyson6951]

standing at zebra crossings is a Spanish trait, they stand at the crossing and you stop and they carry on doing whatever it is they are doing. Mind you they won't last 5 mins in the uk.

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

No matter what part of the world every one in a big over population gets this it's just worse depending on population and mind set of it no matter what side of the road we are supposed to be driving on. After working in the road 28 years and driving over 40 years I listen to this and laugh but hope it gets better.

[@LoftechUK]

Ahead of his time

[@margueritemartin2967]

The two ronnies

[@maggiewilliams3266]

Jasper carrott and mike yarwood

[@jessiejames7492]

so funny when hes talking about women drivers..i am a woman by the way. hes something else...

[@bobsimonse4809]

jessie james what about part 2 at 5:17 ".....your own car sqweelz on ya ...." :-D