Harry and Paul - The Henley Royal Northerner Show 2008

Sketch from the very hit and miss BBC series, Harry and Paul. This is the final sketch from the final show and is easily one of the better ones.
Even so, sadly this is isn't a return to their golden days.

[@owenmayes2128]

This is the sort of well made serious quality documentaries that the BBC used to be famous and well-respected for. It'd be good if the BBC were to go back to making this kind of fascinating, cultural and educational material. 👌🏼

[@taxus750]

I thoroughly agree. What we need is the sort of short but informative fillum Mr. Chomondley-Warner and his chum Mr. Grayson used to produce - that would be just the ticket.

[@johnmccrae1102]

No not now.Its run by left wing clipboards.

[@doctorpsylus]

I love the cultural tracking of these fascinating documentaries always put your hand on your wallet when in Liverpool

[@JJONNYREPP]

Harry and Paul - The Henley Royal Northerner Show 2008 0422am 12.1.24 trouble with Harry Enfield is that he's spot on. akin to his coffee shop skits... it REALLY is like that. far more liable to descend into violence, though... as opposed to hurdling the vagaries of verbiage...

[@petersalmon2695]

@@doctorpsylusAt least we northerners put our hands on our wallets , unlike you sutherners 😂

[@welshy4638]

As someone who is as northern as a Gregg's corned beef pastie. I think the Northerner sketches are some of Harry and Paul's finest work.

[@annemacleod4227]

I totally agree! I'm a Gregg's sausage roll!!! Lol

[@MrAlistar99]

Metoo

[@theeverchosen1504]

Ironic because Corned Beef Pastys are Welsh

[@johnball320]

I agree. They work because you can tell they're made with affection and pokes humour at stereotypical southern representation of northerners as much as anything.

[@johnball320]

@@theeverchosen1504 Don't say that to the Cornish.

[@McSynth]

Pity that we take these two for granted. Such an astonishing pairing in the history of U.K. comedy has arguably, never been seen.

[@thefrecklepuny]

Love the way Gillian didn't even bother shave or wax her chest. Such confidence!

[@MrBaldypete1]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@gibsonduvall]

You forgot 'Brave' 😂

[@VickersDoorter]

@@gibsonduvall And Daily Mail puts her house value at £3.99 million.

[@mikepxg6406]

She does her own grouting apparently....

[@Stephan74]

Absolutely brilliant humour, when we could laugh at ourselves. Love from Scotland.

[@MrBaldypete1]

See, I like this reply. Spot on. Harry and Paul took the piss out of all of us from all over the UK, all based on stereotypes and we all laughed our bollocks off at it. All the best from London, mate!

[@capta1ncaveman746]

Yeah laughing is ofcourse racist,sexist, homophobic and bigoted these days , hows YOUR cage mines a bit pokey

[@johnbanjo5772]

As a southerner,I love how realistic this is.

[@rikboswell]

Only thing missing is southern poodles

[@Stereolabdream]

Look at the darting, mistrustful eyes...

[@mcfcguvnors]

n the chips on his shoulder :D

[@Bazooka183]

Typical scouser

[@christophebonhoefferofbelg9846]

What a lovely Documentary..👍

[@grahamandrew907]

"very impressed with the chips on his shoulders"😂😂

[@BazColne]

Apart from the brilliant humour the acting is second to none.

[@petesmith9472]

Brit humour....fkg brilliant...we love it here in Australia....

[@AICabal]

PC has strangled the life out of comedy, it's all left-wing shite now.

[@Sycophants_should_suffer]

@@AICabal no it isn't you fucking wet wipe

[@TrueSkyl1n3]

@@Sycophants_should_suffer Yes it is, you’ll never see comedy nowadays like this as well as shows like Little Britain lest it offend some blue-haired non-binary jobless waste of oxygen.

[@norfernbaz2578]

And we love all of Chris Lilley's brilliant shows here in the UK. Shame he's been effectively cancelled now though.

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

@@norfernbaz2578 true story

[@jasondunne5350]

Checking for rickets, its essential he has them....

[@robair67]

Subtly hilarious!!

[@jobbz9107]

Saw Theresa May at this last year. Was brilliant

[@alisonleaman333]

I love the fact that it's from Henley-on-Thames. You can take the Northerners out of the North, but just try taking Southerners out of the South (except for shooting weekends in Yorkshire of course).

[@artsed08]

Be fair... We have our country estates dotted all across the North. Admittedly we're only there from time to time, but when we're in residence it's something for you all to look forward to.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I don’t go north of Portsdown Hill if I can. 400’ minor hill defending Portsmouth from all and sundry attacking from the north

[@nicholasmartin297]

That’s why they built the forts up there. @@PhilbyFavourites

[@drgonzo4714]

That is what the London-based journos think the rest of the country really looks like.

[@domwaller7391]

Doesn't it? Lol

[@domwaller7391]

@Conspiracy Theorist Lives Don't Matter omg its worse? Really 🤣

[@MegaJ217]

Your not being serious are you ?

[@petermorris3665]

Yes, its remarkable how well informed they are.

[@robsmithracing]

I’m from Hull and it does look like this 😂

[@davidj.9587]

This is why I watch you tube....alot!

[@VickersDoorter]

5:42 "He's twatted one ot the judges there, a double-twatting". Priceless.

[@mickieb74]

I believe it`s called "Twatting" Oh dear, he`s "Twatted" one of the judges! LOOOOL :)

[@peterlloyd5285]

DJMD. That's a double twatting!!

[@r.sharpe1206]

🤣😂🤣

[@Kernowking101]

This is such a brilliant sketch from a time when people still had a sense of humour.

[@johnmartinez7440]

What does that even mean?

[@anythingbootneck]

Tyke Man Well said!👍🏻

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Subo thai Yes unfortunately the bbc pc softy boys have taken the fun out of life.

[@johnmartinez7440]

@Tyke Man But this is taking the piss out of posh (right-wing) Southerners, i.e. the same people who always moan about "the PC brigade" etc etc. The "new age woke police" are the ones who'd find this funniest.

[@drewcampbell8555]

What a load of fucking bollocks you talk. Nobody is taking offence, just you trying to stir it up by making a fucking mountain out of a molehill - like the very PC folk you claim to disdain. A plague on both your houses, ya twat.

[@michaelhurst4818]

Northern Lives Matter.

[@njuham]

Consett Lives Matter.

[@readmylisp]

Only the tinted folk among you.

[@missie504]

Michael hurst 😂

[@peterashford7855]

eh ooop!!! well I'll go t'foot of our stairs

[@peterashford7855]

@Ian Mangham bloooody éll; I'll report you to Eddie Waring and you'll be going for an early bath

[@1fg938]

Oh I'm from Manchester, I'm crying . This is great.

[@bipinmistry3590]

Classic Line!! Scouse Terryier, He’s retrieved those from Steven Gerrard’s house while he was on the away leg of the champions league match.👌👍🤣

[@robair67]

Someone in the audience was clearly floored by that moment at 3:20... as was I!!!

[@thefrecklepuny]

Old English Sheila, Owner: Brigadier Lucas-Walliams. First time noticing that one!

[@WreckItRolfe]

The Down't' Pit Bull Terrier is also owned by Mr Corbett-Barker, and the Hull Kingston Rover by Mr Barrett-Fielding (Mighty Boosh).

[@rosbifle413]

I'm scouse and I've always loved Harry's depiction of scousers. Shame we're not allowed to laugh anymore these days. Thanks for the memories H me old son.

[@billpugh58]

Oh I’m so sorry, did the Tories force to live in North Korea?

[@rosbifle413]

@billpugh58 hard to decipher what you mean Bill. I live abroad now you're right there. Although the Tories aren't the best I'd die before voting for Labour.

[@alhassant9204]

Silly sod. I laugh all the time. No one stopping you.

[@rosbifle413]

@@alhassant9204 I fear you may have taken what I said too literally.

[@motorbike650]

The comentary is superb...and the laughs are perfect... they are so professional.

[@alexhoneyy2665]

I'm offensive and I find this Northeners.

[@Rashy225]

I'm a northerner but this is hilarious

[@Rashy225]

Most likely said by a southerner lol

[@zenzombie72]

I'm a posh snob but this is hilarious.

[@manonamountain]

Indeed,isn't it just!

[@simonedgbaston]

@chanctonbury63 exactly ☺

[@johnmartinez7440]

@chanctonbury63 Exactly. To say "I'm a Northener but it's still funny" means nothing. Congrats, you got the obvious joke.

[@harri2626]

Brilliant, not seen this before. A lot of work and production values were put into this sketch and it shows.

[@spaced9999]

harry and paul, supreme comedy talent, great to see the scouser back!

[@neilewart4347]

Used to go to lots of dog shows. Brilliant parody. I can recognise a lot of the characters!! As for the 2 doing the commentary... Priceless...

[@ilovenitnat]

As a shandy drinking Southerner I thought this was spot on.

[@CubeCyclone]

Hilarious... I never get tired of this sketch!

[@BassistPaul]

TV shows you won't see these days ... More, please.

[@mcfcguvnors]

lmfaooooooooooooo impressed by the chips on the scousers shoulders :D :d class

[@switchbladeromance1466]

We had a northerner once..young fellow..bolted during a regular visit to Waitrose..very very dissatisfied with his behaviour..absolutely shocking.

[@robair67]

They are ok around fireworks, though. To be fair.

[@Daisyboobs]

The prices probably scared him.

[@Kelly14UK]

Can't praise Enfield and Whitehouse enough

[@thefrecklepuny]

Cameron and Osborne's REAL vision of the Northern Powerhouse!

[@mortyjames5897]

"Powerhouse"

[@SuzLa1]

laughing at northerners, as if it was their fault Tories made millions unemployed, lying that ship building would go to third world countries, when it's now in Japan and Scandinavia. Leaving whole communities with no hope or a 0 hour contract in supermarket. Then when Labour give hope to many by encouraging more than ever to go to university, then Tories get back into power they cause students to get £40,000 in debt.

[@bugattieb110ss]

La1 It was Blair that brought in Student loans in '97 - NOT the Tories!

[@stephencressey1]

bugattieb110ss yes but it was the coalition that allowed the universities to charge the full £9000.

[@MrDaiseymay]

yeah, but they--and the Treacherous BBC are desperate to bury it

[@neilewart4347]

This is from a time when comedians and writers were witty and clever. Anyone who has attended dog shows should recognise many of the characters depicted. In the last few years we seem to have lost any real sense of humour. This is a gem.

[@Kelsdoggy]

I think 90% of the people still love this and anything goes comedy in general. It’s just a loud 10% of anti everything crazies that we hear about sadly they are powerful and can end careers over “words” and hurt feelings.

[@i_wouldprefer_not_to1196]

The economic migrants bit at the end is now more relevant than ever!

[@swabs7004]

"Is it a real benefits office Gillian "No but they think it is " LOL 🤣

[@robair67]

I missed that one! Possibly the funniest thing all year!!!

[@willar7]

i must watch this every day its brilliant

[@craigdavidson2278]

The economics migrants trial.....is in Dover this year.

[@philjamieson5572]

Excellent stuff. I can't get enough of these two.

[@unstoppableExodia]

This sketch cracks me up every time

[@rickylequesne3745]

First time I’ve seen this. Absolutely hilarious. Made in a time when you were allowed to laugh at comedy.

[@homeone4054]

They are both excellent comic actors

[@pwareham61]

Being a brummie, I enjoyed this.

[@Thursdaym2]

Didn't know Brummies enjoyed anything except Aston Villa😅

[@pieman3007]

Johnny Vegas and the scouser...love it!

[@porsche911fun]

harry n Paul are kings of comedy. brilliaaaaaant!

[@triodehexode]

There a good northener, who's a good northener, now go and vote for your masters.

[@dieseldavetrains8988]

Cracking take, I loved the final bit with the race to the Benefits Office and the Scouse humping the Minor Royal, classic Harry & Paul at its best!

[@tdr2512]

It was the Border Geordie Terrier Clive in the pyjamas .

[@tonyferber3252]

The pairing of the owners was really convincing.

[@jackiegeritz5345]

You have no idea how scarily accurate some of these condescending attititudes are. I speak from personal experience. I come from the North of England and unlike some I do not try to hide the fact.

[@shivercanada]

I miss these brilliant madmen, please come back!

[@jadams3427]

'Always wondered what creatures were like north of the South Downs. I ventured north of Midhurst once, but forgot my passport, and returned to England. This event could work well at Goodwood too !

[@razzle1964]

Aah, Midhurst, one of the true jewels of the south … (A272, et al). I’ve been north of Watford a few times. It’s not pretty.

[@missie504]

This is absolutely brilliant

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I just love this sketch. Clearly, fun is made of the pompous southerners too. Harry Enfield makes quite an attractive lady - hairy chest and all lol

[@VickersDoorter]

Gillian is sooo Henley-on-Thames, a town awash with people like Gillian, as I know only too well.

[@Neitherherenorthere970]

Very Monty Python, if you recall the Upper Class Twit of the Year final!

[@jaybuck5818]

@MusicManMaurice Followed by "Taking the Bra Off The Debutante"

[@ajdexter4195]

I love Clive, he is played by Paul Whitehouse and he is from London so he is a southerner but I'm a proper southerner from south Somerset and I find this this most amusing...

[@crose7412]

He's from the Rhondda.

[@MrDaiseymay]

HOW THE HELL DID I MISS THIS, FIRST TIME ROUND ? BRILLIANT--OF COURSE. 2008 ! BLOODY HELL--WE'VE GONE DOWN HILL VERY QUICKLY---TOOOOO UNPC FOR TODAY'S WANKER'S.

[@Coordinator61]

As always brilliant to watch.

[@christinagreaves7932]

😂😂😂😂 gosh , taken all this time to find this

[@stuartmitchell1908]

Excellent stuff. I’m from Oldham and this is spot on.

[@checkout5017]

3:38 the long wheeze into a "Oh Ha Ha Ha" is brilliant 🤣🤣

[@Robin838]

I like 1.02, (false laugh and speaks to camera) "I did indeed"

[@oneteamineurope]

from the north, lived in the south for 20+ years absolutely love this

[@nettsinthewoods3029]

One of my all time favourite sketches. The Scoucer is definitely my uncle Terry :))

[@robbie_]

Alright, alright, calm down.

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

Terry is such a Scouse name, along with Kevin and Aveline.

[@Vic-mv8iz]

First time I've seen this it's good

[@celtdan1]

I don't think the series is hit and miss at all. I thoroughly enjoyed both series. Can't wait for them to do a third.

[@thatguywiththeegg]

For 't' king of 't' north.

[@campfreddy3547]

"Bad Northerner,Bad Northerner"hit with the scroll pmsl🤣🤣🤣

[@terrortorn]

Hull Kingston Rover clearly wearing a southern Union shirt.

[@gavinevans4711]

And from the 70's too!

[@jaybuck5818]

Yes, it's a breeding aid. "Appen.

[@DaveBartlett]

and untypically, for a Rugby League player, he was incredibly unfit (even for Hull Kingston Rovers)

[@sirhc0961]

Fantastic! Down t'pit bull terrier! Classic!

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

Down t'pit bull terrier is now an extinct breed.

[@frankdooley6451]

Bloody brilliant

[@anthonydry5265]

Absolutely brilliant.Crying here.

[@robertfish4052]

Mind bending. Thanks H&P

[@BazColne]

Great stuff. That got a lot of laughs from me. (Lancashire)

[@urbanpkrider31]

"He's off! He's off again! Annnd he's back" hahah epic subtle writing.

[@craigdixon4625]

Love this so much

[@TheDajoca]

Can you imagine the rioting and looting if this was shown today. On the other hand, forget that, they're not efnics.

[@johnmartinez7440]

...what?

[@Kris.G]

@@Koorova Seems rather accurate to me.

[@TheDajoca]

@@Koorova Aw bless. I did and still came to the same conclusion, that given how sensitive modern people are and their propensity to get upset and try and cancel everything that offends them (or someone else), this would never have seen the light of day. Either that or Harry and Paul would have had to publish a grovelling apology and beg for forgiveness from the tolerant, lefty / liberal fascists .

[@TheDajoca]

@@johnmartinez7440 Okay. Easy version. Modern PC snowflakes get upset over the smallest things.

[@jaybuck5818]

@@TheDajoca Hey, we're not all like that! I'm a "lefty" & I thought it was bloody hilarious!

[@amysmileyreid95]

The cheer from the audience for the scouser lol

[@thecovidprisoner]

Excellent......spot on with some of our Northerners am sorry too say 😂👍

[@MM-yi9zn]

Absolutely hilarious. They were certainly the good old days when PC didn’t intrude & suffocate laughing!

[@snarkybuttcrack]

poor diddums, not allowed to laugh anymore are we?

[@SkinPeeleR]

I love those two. So ff-ing hilarious.

[@joelonsdale]

I fear this kind of humour will become extinct soon...

[@ricardoroberto100]

Only if you let them win.

[@Sirlankeylot]

Scouse 'terryier' Owner: lady birkenhead lols

[@virginsim8024]

They must have had such a laugh filming this . . . .

[@alisonleaman333]

It reminds me of Oxbridge contestants on University Challenge who claim to be from Yorkshire. No mate - you're not from Yorkshire, you OWN Yorkshire.

[@DaveBartlett]

They're probably from Harrogate, which is (technically) in Yorkshire, though you wouldn't know it from the locals. When somebody in Harrogate says that they're "just popping into town, shopping" they're talking about a trip to London!

[@peterkabrna]

I’m from Lancashire and I thought that was brilliant

[@morganrock1]

Manchester remembers!

[@mikepxg6406]

Brilliant.

[@neils2357]

Superb!

[@lilachart6371]

😂😂 Yorkshire Lass here ...brilliant !!

[@pattayalob]

Pure genius.

[@moon666watcher]

Fantastic stuff! I'm from the south, but just want to reassure everyone that we're not all this stuck up, lol!

[@andypalin3287]

As a northerner i find this sketch totally unacceptable! 😂

[@thecuttingsark5094]

Brilliant satire. Accurately portrays the view many southerners have of northerners. The rugby player was very inaccurate, however.

[@kjn6505]

How was the Rugby one not accurate? Was it the shirt?

[@thecuttingsark5094]

He looked like a union player. Tall, fat. Up North, they play Rugby League. Fitter and faster. Different game. I grew up in Henley On Thames. We played Union.

[@buzzpo3815]

Genius sketch! I'd argue its more of a view of how the rest of us view you home counties folk!

[@MoodusOperandi]

You know you're posh when you match your fascinator to your chest hair...

[@DFlemming]

So true, in the UK the northerners and the south. Dare I say more!!! This is true!!

[@taotoo2]

The impression of Barry turned out to be years ahead of its time.

[@Kingtrollface259]

Sadly the death of real comedy 🥲😪 the scouse retriever has me in bits ,as a scouser I approve