Local Histories: Tubbs and Edward (The League of Gentlemen)

[@quark6766]

"You lied to me,Edward. There is a Swansea."

[@WeeLin]

The DRAMA of that scene! Tubbs holding her map in one hand, hairy sandwich in the other and the look of utter betrayal. Classic.

[@mrdoctorgilmore]

As much as I missed them during Series 3, "Line and Lines" is one of the funniest gags of the series.

[@WeeLin]

It's one of her funniest lines, and I've no idea why!

[@insidegentlemanvileno.9727]

@@WeeLin maybe it's the way steve preformed it

[@dungeonsanddobbers2683]

I was today years old when I realised that P.C. Woodward and the line "We didn't burn him" are Wicker Man references.

[@WeeLin]

There are so many Wicker Man references through TLoG. Lots of Exorcist references too. And yet, it never feels like reference humour, or at least the kind that relies on people knowing the source material - it totally works in its own right.

[@Polytunnel]

I'm delighted that Tubbs and Edward found their way "Inside No 9" and that they were happily reunited in the follow up live show. "Edward, Can You Hear Me?" is both entertaining & touching. This was an excellent tribute to the most lovable serial killers on screen. (I vote for The Dentons next.)

[@WeeLin]

Won't lie, I was delighted to see Tubbs and Edward together again on the live DVD (I couldn't believe the series left Tubbs trapped in the wife mine and just ended there). It's weird how attached you get to these characters, isn't it?

[@di7770]

What I love about LofG is, anyone watching this video without seeing the show will think it's more disturbing and horrific than it is. I think it's Reece and Steve's (and Mark in the other sketches) performances which help to present these scenes as really funny. It's a good balance of Comedy, Surrealism and Horror. I look forward to the future videos in this series, especially the ones for Pauline and the Job Seekers, Benjamin, Harvey and Val and the plasticwork trio.

[@WeeLin]

I agree, you'd definitely get the wrong impression of the show from how it looks on paper (or how it sounds in this video). "My favourite characters are a pair of inbred serial killers" does sound pretty weird! Much as I tried to capture the emotional moments these characters give us, that's nothing compared to the gents and what their acting skills can accomplish. The series 2 finale and that last dance in the fire always get me, and it's all down to the nuance of their performances. Not many actors could take these crazy characters and make them seem so human.

[@islascott5578]

am I the only one who, when reading the term 'Job seekers', can't help but hear it spoken in Pauline's (shrill) voice?

[@melaniemayone-radford3665]

OMG. Nearly spat my cappuccino out !! I live in Canada now but lived in Brighton for 30-odd years...Rottingdean was a regular haunt for the Cream Teas, pubs & that Wishing Stone. The Tubbs- spawning little shop was where my now husband bought my blue topaz engagement ring ! Wicked !! Wonderful channel Lin

[@WeeLin]

Your husband bought you one of the precious things of the shop? Okay, I'm officially jealous! Also because you lived in Brighton, which is one of my favourite places in the UK. I really should do a pilgrimage to Rottingdean and the local shop next time I'm there.

[@melaniemayone-radford3665]

@@WeeLin yes! get down to B'ton. And do a little video while you finger the preciousness. Happy Solstice :)

[@WeeLin]

@@melaniemayone-radford3665 Thanks - you too! :)

[@jackbrown4120]

It was filmed in Hadfield just outside of Manchester. I might be missing something but what's the Brighton connection?

[@melaniemayone-radford3665]

@@jackbrown4120 the inspiration for the character of Tubbs etc came from when the team visited Rottingdean, near Brighton - and this tiny shop jam- packed with curios & overseen by the eagle-eyed owner !

[@petertog]

This and your other League of Gentlemen histories deserve far larger viewer numbers......Excellent work WeeLin.

[@brianlopez8855]

The depth of research here is breathtaking !

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

Ever since I saw live again on bbc iplayer earlier this year I've had Edward Can You Hear Me stuck in my head

[@WeeLin]

Catchy, isn't it? Also, weirdly moving.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

great analysis - I love that such a bonkers show gained so much popularity

[@WeeLin]

I'm still amazed that something as wild and dark as this actually got commissioned, never mind getting popular! Apart from my sister, I didn't know anyone else who liked it at the time. Great to know there are people out there as weird as myself.

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

@@WeeLin it's so wildly creative - if you create art within limits then it suffers - it is exciting when you find art which isn't afraid to go to dark and taboo places

[@WeeLin]

@@MostlyLoveOfMusic Very true! Plus it never felt like cheap shock or gross-out tactics whenever they went to those dark places. Their creativity is just on a whole other level.

[@ingopaul67]

Thank you for this very detailed review, this series is up there with the greats of British comedy.

[@WeeLin]

You're welcome - it really is one of the greatest comedy series ever made.

[@richard10013]

This is absolutely glorious - nothing less than what The League of Gentlemen deserve. As a massive fan with all the books you referenced, thank you! Can't wait to watch the others.

[@WeeLin]

Thank you! These take a long time to make (plus I'm a bit surprised that no-one else seems to have compiled these character stories in detail before), but for me it's worth it!

[@richard10013]

@@WeeLin I agree, surprised there aren't more video essays or similar considering the level of detail they put in. I have (somewhere) a book by the BFI analysing the show in a lot of detail - would defo recommend!

[@willorsomething4019]

Oh you know I clicked on this the millisecond it showed up

[@WeeLin]

You must have - it's only just gone live!

[@soliderfordavis2842]

I would love a film about these two, that take itself completely seriously.

[@WeeLin]

I'd love that! A high-budget drama with Meryl Streep in a fake nose clutching a snowglobe, while Edward is played as a gritty, realistic serial killer. It'd be called "Local" and would probably get a few Oscar nominations.

[@i_wouldprefer_not_to1196]

@@WeeLin That reminds of Comic strip presents!

[@007KevinD]

I was very annoyed that they were killed off at the beginning of the poor LOG film

[@Jesse-mh6hv]

@@007KevinDthey weren’t killed in the movie like at all

[@007KevinD]

@@Jesse-mh6hv in the train tunnel?

[@catbhoy]

One of my fav lines from Edward is “Poofter eh ...... little bummer boy” when talking to the police man, not at all PC and so dated which of course is perfect for Edward. The delivery of that line kills me every time, it really is comedy gold.

[@WeeLin]

Edward is just so awful, I love it! Plus Reece just seems to have a great knack for delivering terrible lines in a hilarious way (thinking of the scene where Ollie from Legz Akimbo gives his opinions on lesbians to a class full of kids!)

[@derryjones1029]

I was crying 😂😂😂

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

I listen to your videos whilst I’m working on my allotment and I was literally just thinking how great it would be to have a new one to listen to this afternoon.

[@WeeLin]

So weird you were just thinking that, but there you go - wish granted! Hope you enjoy this one.

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

WeeLin I’m sure that I will 😀

[@catbhoy]

Have you got a scarecrow 🤣😂🤣

[@jackaylward-williams9064]

@@catbhoy no, but I’m going to get one to put next to my cherry tree next summer. Hopefully, he won’t complain too much...

[@philkavanagh3617]

Loved the video! I'm voting for Pauline, Ross and Mickey Love please

[@peterharrop179]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO SAY I'M JUST HAPPY YOU UPLOADED. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@WeeLin]

THANK YOU!

[@andy-tu2rx]

Cans of can't? Twelvty! Excellent! We haven't sold a thing!

[@spacedman42]

I enjoyed your take on LoG, this was a great series and nicely presented.

[@gypsybill]

Thanks for this!

[@WeeLin]

You're very welcome! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@lauragrillo27]

Oh Please do a Denton video!!!! I love this video. Thank you so much. Also one day please do a video on Pop. Actually anything. I love them all. They are just so disgusting but beautiful at the same time. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I really enjoyed it.

[@WeeLin]

The Dentons are brilliant, plus they've changed quite a bit over the years. Definitely one of the subjects at the top of my list! Pop could be an interesting addition - it leads us to the extended "Pop family", also including smaller characters like Gary and Lynn. Pop gives me the creeps possibly more than any other character, and he'll probably end up getting worse the more I look into him! Thanks for your reply, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@m.b-ee8815]

@@WeeLin Whadda you mean?!

[@soffmusic9655]

Thank you SO MUCH for putting this together!!!

[@WeeLin]

You're very welcome! I'm surprised nobody had done this before.

[@DCSMedia]

“Edward. Will Heaven be like Swansea?”. Love that scene when they’re dancing in the burning shop

[@WeeLin]

"Yes Tubbs... only bigger!" It's a great scene, lovely bit of musical score too.

[@neilsun2521]

You heard the man Tubbs. Get Undressed!

[@paulflint6254]

Been binge watching on iPlayer, love this show, getting the film tomorrow, going to be a local viewing...

[@karenhunter8095]

Thank you so much for doing this. I just love these actor/writers and all that they do! I can't tell you how many times I have watched this show. I love the background of how they formulated the characters and show.

[@WeeLin]

I've no idea how many times I've watched this show either, but I'm pretty sure I could recite most of it from memory by now. I love how they put the characters together, it's so fascinating.

Always pops me whenever they mention Swansea

[@WeeLin]

I do love how Tubbs becomes so obsessed with Swansea, for no reason at all! Maybe she once had a snowglobe with "Swansea" written on it, who can say?

[@jacksteele6495]

Brilliant video. My favourite characters in the TLOG

[@WeeLin]

Mine too! I didn't quite realise this until I was put on the spot and asked who my favourite League character was. Tubbs was the first name that came to mind, and the more I thought about it, the more I realised she's always been my favourite. So many amazing characters to choose from though.

[@MattTheLast]

I'm an American fan who has been trying to spread TLOG to my friends and family,. for years. I very much enjoyed the video.

[@WeeLin]

That's so cool, I didn't think the League had many American fans! Glad you enjoyed the video - I've made a couple more "Local Histories" videos since (there was a lot of interest in both Pauline and the Dentons, so I ended up making both).

[@MattTheLast]

@@WeeLin I finished your video on The Dentons. It was great! I'll watch the one on Pauline, next. It's a shame what happened to her in the specials. Goddamn it, Geoff!

[@Full.Circuit.Thrills]

Good idea to burn the shop down. I also quite like the idea that the shop remains as both ruins (I love seeing the precious things forgotten) and inside no.9 😉

[@WeeLin]

There was something really haunting about seeing the ruins of the shop. Sure, it was the site of many a horrific, unexplained death, but at least for some folks, it was home. The shop in the flat was a great way around it, plus I love that it was set inside no 9.

[@Full.Circuit.Thrills]

WeeLin yeah the inside No.9 reference was very clever. Considering it’s been 3 years since we last saw the ruins of the Local Shop, what do you think remains?

[@Dani_Ptitsa]

It was so good to see you pop up in my subscriptions! This video was brilliant, informative and riveting from beginning to end and I'm so looking forward to hearing whatever you have in store for us next. I doubt there's much info surrounding Iris and Judy's family and relationship (apart from the fact that they're apparently men) but they've always been among my favourite Vasey residents ;) Hope you're keeping safe while you're busy entertaining us!

[@WeeLin]

Thanks very much! Yes, staying in and re-watching the League is the best way I've found to stay safe this year - that, and just generally staying local :) I love Iris and Judee, and there's a really subtle, dark edge to their sketches. You always end up wondering about their personal lives (even if Iris doesn't leave much to the imagination when it comes to her and Ron!) I wonder if there might be some interesting thoughts about those characters in the commentaries or early script drafts? There's a bit of a crossover with Charlie and Stella in series 3 that could be interesting too. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@aaronolivier7379]

I always accepted that Tubbs and Edward were outside the lore of nature, more agreeable with cartoon lore. They can die, its fine, nobodies going to have a funeral for them, they can be back injured and scarred, but never dead. Thanks for the vid.

[@conormurnane6457]

Love your videos, League was one of those watershed programmes that totally changed my perception of what a comedy show could be, and I'm always happy to find more people who appreciate it. I would love to see a Dentons video next, since their storyline is arguably the centrepiece of the whole series (except season 3). Benjamin is the first character we meet in episode 1 and the last to appear onscreen in the anniversary specials, after all.

[@WeeLin]

That's one of the many reasons I picked the Dentons as an option - they were the backbone for most of the TV series (minus series 3), as well as the radio show. They were probably my favourite part of the anniversary specials too. The League really was that special, watershed comedy - when I first saw it, I couldn't believe anyone had made a programme like it, and I've been fascinated by it ever since.

[@ojo9222]

I would love to see one of these history videos on Hillary Briss and Les McQueen.

[@WeeLin]

It's a shit business! I think out of all Mark's sad-sack characters, Les is the best one. I'd include everything we know about the members of Creme Brulee in there too. Hilary's a great villain, and the whole "special stuff" conspiracy was a brilliant series arc. Both great suggestions, thanks!

[@RyanKeane9]

Brilliant again Wee Lin. You’re better than telly!☺️

[@WeeLin]

I'm going to start using that as a slogan - "Better than telly, at least until Inside No 9 comes back on".

[@lummy15th]

I'd Love To See A Rev Bernice Or Pauline I Love How Real Yet Cartoonish They Actually Are. Loved The Vid By The Way

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! It looks like Pauline will be next, but Rev Bernice could be one for the future.

[@markives9257]

Thank You for your effort and hard work . Excellent.

[@No1ShalkaFan]

Only started watching this show a few days ago and I became hooked straight away so much so I got through all four series in day one 😂 Edward and Tubbs are some of my favourite characters

[@WeeLin]

It's weird how likeable they are for a pair of inbred serial killers!

[@mattjames7386]

I live right next door to the town of Hadfield in which a lot of this shows was filmed. I have to say that the real folk around here aren't *quite* as off their rocker as these two ;)

[@WeeLin]

I'd love to visit Hadfield one day - see where it all happened. Hopefully they won't burn me!

[@soulfoodie1]

just stumbled on these - excellent stuff as usual! You do a great job giving an overview of these characters

[@WeeLin]

Cheers! I might do some more in the future, although they do take a long time to write.

[@miarose5156]

Ahhhh you’re back! Seriously been missing your videos 😊 really good in depth view of the Tatsyrups!!! Can’t wait for more! I remember when I was in college and a friend of mine and I would always quote these two, good times 😊

[@WeeLin]

Thanks, more on the way as soon as I get the chance to make them. They're so quotable these two, aren't they? My sister and I have been quoting them for the past 20 years. League times are good times!

[@Full.Circuit.Thrills]

One thing that could be used as evidence that Tubbs and Edward are immortal is that by the time of the anniversary specials, Edward would be over 100 years old. I know the timeline and ages aren’t always precise (Pauline in series 3) but I like to think it is a way to show they’re immortal due to how energetic he is. Also not exactly related but I love how we learn of the squatters in flat 9 when on screen, the characters being told are on the moors outside the local shop. Intended or not, it’s a good piece of foreshadowing

[@martinjmcc1981]

Great video, nostalgic even, they are great fun!

[@WeeLin]

I get massively nostalgic while watching old League of Gentlemen episodes. They remind me of watching them with my sister when we were much younger. We still watch them together every year around Christmas.

[@martinjmcc1981]

@@WeeLin you can tell, I'm much the same! Love the content by the way! Cheers!

[@tinybutmightycookie2518]

Loved it! Thank you so much ☺️ xxx

[@EnchantedEssays]

Absolutely love this video! I'll definitely watch the rest! I hope you make more!

[@stephenwatt22]

Fantastic video as always wee yin🤘🤘

[@WeeLin]

Cheers big yin!

[@daverage4729]

Great video Lin! The music perfectly suited the material too btw. Wonderfully creepy and hilarious at the same time. Nice job. ;) Denton clan for the next video!

[@WeeLin]

Glad you enjoyed it! And I was delighted with how this music turned out - the original League of Gentlemen theme was so distinctive, and I was hoping to capture that same feeling. Thomas (the composer) nailed it, as always, and it probably helps that he's also a fan of the show.

[@haysleigh1190]

Before this video started, there was an advert for Google that begins ‘local businesses have been there for us this year’. When it’s right, it’s right.

[@WeeLin]

That's AMAZING! I wish I could've taken credit for it. I wonder if anyone's approached them to do a "stay local" campaign yet?

[@theadmiral3570]

This is very likely a huge long-shot - but perhaps the son of Tubbs and Edward (and his monstrous, werewolf-like form) is a reference to "An American Werewolf in London" - as he shares the name of that film's protagonist, David. The humour in both works is quite similar, too...

[@WeeLin]

Hmm, I wonder... they do have a similar sense of dark humour, and I'm sure the gents have mentioned American Werewolf in interviews and commentaries before. David is a really popular name though, especially if you're talking to Papa Lazarou!

[@1990NMiller]

Love it. Great work as always.

[@WeeLin]

Cheers!

[@1990NMiller]

@@WeeLin can't wait for some of the more esoteric townsfolks like Pops and Mickey. (More esoteric than Tubbs and Edward? :/ ) My parents still call a can of Coke "I can I can't"

[@WeeLin]

@@1990NMiller Mickey should be turning up quite soon, possibly even in the next video. Pop is an odd one, probably the scariest character Steve has done. I did love how the drama of the whole "Pop" family came together in the Anniversary Specials. Same here - it's been "I can I can't" for 20 years now, and always will be.

[@lauragrillo27]

Ahhh I'm so excited to watch this!

[@smilespray]

Great voiceover!

[@LongHairedYetiCave]

Awesome stuff love League Of Gentlemen subbed great vid

[@hetaera3418]

Loved it, just like the Denton video. Please quit your job, move into a solitary cave upon a lone, lonely hill top and devote your remaining days to making only these fine character histories (Pops should be your next subject but I shall send a full list to you via a club-footed carrier pigeon). That said, I haven't actually watched any of your No 9 videos yet so I'll probably want a glut of those too, plus Psychoville, but you get the jist, I'm sure.

[@WeeLin]

Don't tempt me - that actually sounds like a good time to me! I will make more of these in the future, but they take a very long time to research and write, as you can probably imagine. I'll probably choose a few characters/groups of characters, then take notes on all of them while rewatching the entire series and live shows (twice each - once with commentary, once without). There's a few I'd really love to do next, and I've had a few calls for Pop and family so that might be on the cards. I always loved his fondness for the film Watership Down: "Briiight aaaayes, booorneeeng liek fye-uuuuur!"

[@hetaera3418]

@@WeeLin - I can absolutely see that your videos must take a lot of time; the quality of the finished product is proof of that. You have such a skill and I'm grateful that you have put your craft in the public domain, so thank you. I've subscribed so I'll be told whenever you've released a new video. Your reasons to watch Psychoville is also excellent, although I've not watched it all yet. For what it's worth you have a fan in me so, if you still enjoy making them, I shall always enjoy watching them. Take care of yourself.

[@evenflow5491]

Pauline, Ross and Mickey Love!!

[@WeeLin]

I think the votes are about even now - I might do a poll on the channel. And yeah, I know his last name is Michaels, but I always call him "Mickey Love".

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

It's my headcanon that since Tubbs and Edward were squatting in flat number 9, much like psychoville, the league of gentlemen is canon to inside no.9. I hope in the next season someone from Royston Vasey makes a cameo (my personal top pick is Hillary Bliss).

[@WeeLin]

There's been another very subtle *possible* crossover in the IN9 episode Tom and Gerri, where a stage director named "Ollie" is referenced by one of the characters. I want to believe that's a Legz Akimbo crossover!

[@grunkert]

Yay!! Love your content WeeLin!

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! Hope you like this one.

[@dariogeorge8680]

Great video, Lin.

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@BarryHWhite]

Awrite WeeLin, or should I say..." Hello Dave !? ". Just came across this nd enjoying it v much. I'm looking forward to watching more critical viewing for local ppl. Is Bathgate local, I wonder ?. I had no idea Tubbs real name was Tulip, what a misnomer !.

[@WeeLin]

Is that Daaaave? Glad you enjoyed the video. No, I'm not "local" to Bathgate, but I'd be amazed if anyone guessed my hometown from my voice - my accent was always a bit odd growing up, and I'd have people from the same town as me where I was actually from. Maybe that why the whole local/not local thing struck a chord with me when I first watched the League? Tubbs' real name was given in the DVD character profiles for series 1, which I think is the only official source. Pretty mean of her brother/husband to give her that nickname (I'm guessing it was Edward who called her that anyway!)

[@itsmegeorge2965]

Really cool video I don’t know if this is certain but I also think that Edward had an afair on tubs in the book

[@callummclelland7959]

Oh my god you have no idea how jealous I am of that collection at 2:18

[@WeeLin]

That's my collection! I was looking for an image to fit into this part, then realised I could just put my own stuff on the floor and take a picture.

[@callummclelland7959]

@@WeeLin I'd love to own that collection. That does seem like an appropriate picture to put there 😂

[@addie_is_me]

Bravo!

[@rickyred001]

please do the denton clan next !!! these vids are superb, thanks

[@WeeLin]

Thank you! The Dentons will be the next video, which I'm writing now.

[@TheRedbox10]

Edward and Tubb's appearance was inspired by the mysterious old couple from Blood on Satan's claw , the gents do the commentary for it.

[@WeeLin]

Really? It's been many years since I saw Blood on Satan's Claw, so I can't quite remember what they looked like (but if there's a commentary from the Gents then I will absolutely have to check that out, thanks!)

[@lloroshastar6347]

I've been a League of Gentlemen fan since the show was first released, and I've only just found out Tubbs full name is Tulip 😂

[@heucatia]

I worked in Rottendean this one Summer lol Had no idea that it was the place behind The League of Gentlemen.

[@WeeLin]

Amazing! Yes, chances are you've walked right by the Local Shop, and not even known.

[@paulquinn7980]

Love L O G

[@soulfoodie1]

I wonder if Barbara's call of 'darlings' in Series 2, episode 6 is a nod to Don't Look Now (Julie Christie's character calls out 'darlings' toward the end of the film)

[@WeeLin]

Knowing that lot, I wouldn't be surprised if that was a deliberate reference. Feels like the kind of thing they'd do!

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

Even though it would be pretty short I hope in the future there is a chance we can see a video on Henry and Ally, hopefully filled with killings

[@WeeLin]

There's no reason why I couldn't make some shorter ones in the future. I love Henry and Ally, and I still talk about films in terms of "killings". For this video, I did try to keep track of all the "killings" Tubbs and Edward do throughout the show, but it ended up getting quite complicated - confirmed kills were one thing, but then I had to think of which characters would have likely died from the injuries, or if it counts if they throw someone in with David etc. Because this is the sort of thing I decide to do with my own time for some reason!

[@oddjob5589]

yay! a new WeeLin video! a local video for local people!

[@WeeLin]

Thanks... are you local?

[@oddjob5589]

@@WeeLin im from a small planet in the vicinity of betelguese, and not from guildford after all

[@lummy15th]

I like The idea That They Birthed Most Of The Residents Of Royston Vasey And They Kill Anyone Who Is Not Local To Hide Their Secret. That's Why All The Characters In The Universe Is So Similar Looking.

[@WeeLin]

I love this theory! Wish I'd thought of it when I made this.

[@blondejack6045]

I live like 15 mins away from that shop in rottingdean

[@WeeLin]

So... you're local? That's great, and it'll probably stop them from burning you.

[@Samcole0408]

I never clicked faster in my life

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it.

[@Samcole0408]

@@WeeLin I always do

[@leejones8582]

You thought about doing one of these on one of my favourite characters Geoff Tipps?

[@islascott5578]

Hi from a fellow Scot (you sound Scottish?). I started watching this show under a year ago and am quite keen on it. I haven't seen the Christmas show (I've got it on DVD but am waiting until closer to Christmas to watch it) or the 2018 live one yet but I'll def. get it. In any case, I wasn't aware of the whole/complete story of the characters, so this was very informative!. Personally, my favourite characters are Pauline and Mickey (Pauline reminds me of someone), although I am keen on the Dentons as well... and Les McQueen. I'd personally vote for Pauline though.

[@WeeLin]

Yep, I'm Scottish, but sadly I haven't been able to get back there since the pandemic. And yes, these storylines are surprisingly complicated for such a weird comedy show. The Christmas special is interesting - it's more like a horror anthology series than a festive special, so it works quite well at Hallowe'en too. I feel like I've encountered a few "Paulines" myself in past jobs - she was actually based on a real person, which will come up in the next video. A few folk have said Les McQueen now, so I might add him to the list as well. Thank you, fellow Scot!

[@islascott5578]

@@WeeLin Ah ok, thanks. I'll maybe watch the DVD along with re-watching the Psychoville Halloween Special and Dead Line in late October then!. Sorry to hear you've encountered some Paulines - women can be so bitchy, at work or otherwise(!) (I try and stay out of things (not as easy as it should be)). Yeah I heard the character (Pauline) was based on people Reece came across while signing on I believe(?). I hope your keeping safe etc and your welcome :)

[@nataliesaunders7096]

I wonder if Tubbs' full name of Tulip is taken from Blue Tulip Rose Reid. TLOG are known fans of her documentary.

[@WeeLin]

I wouldn't be surprised - they do love their references and in-jokes. I also like that she's really named after a pretty flower, but her husband/brother just calls her "Tubbs". Just another way for Edward to keep putting her down.

[@rahmodin9209]

Hang on, you saying they made a new shop... Inside number 9?

[@WeeLin]

Does that make it a crossover episode?

[@FTZPLTC]

@@WeeLin - It does have a hare in it.

[@m.b-ee8815]

Mr Kidd and Mr Wint are the names of the two henchmen in Diamonds are forever.

[@WeeLin]

I was today years old when I learned that. Thank you!

[@FTZPLTC]

Great stuff. Out of curiosity, do you prefer the show with or without laughtrack?

[@WeeLin]

That's a really good question. Generally, I prefer comedy without the laugh track. However, the League started as a live show, and when they were starting out for TV it probably helped doing some of the sketches in front of a live audience, so they could get that feedback. Some of the reactions, especially in scenes like "Nude Day" at the Dentons, were pretty good to hear, and maybe helped add a little something! Personally, the League didn't need a laugh track for me to enjoy it, but I imagine it helped other people get into the show a bit easier - it is pretty weird, and there's often that feeling of "should I really be laughing at this?"

[@FTZPLTC]

@@WeeLin - Interesting, hadn't really thought of that. I remember it being a bit jarring when the third series started; but then after Psychoville and Inside no 9, going *back* to a laughtrack seems jarring.

[@m.b-ee8815]

I wondered what others would consider the darkest scene or character. For me , it would be the polo mint crunching Doctor scene. And a large Hawaiian pizza!. Still funny though, despite it's darkness.

[@WeeLin]

You know, I think I might be the only person who actually cracked up when the doctor started crunching on a polo mint, and I've still no idea why! For me, I think one of the darkest characters is Pop. Most of the really foul characters have some redeeming quality, but not him. Wouldn't go near him for all the Maverick bars in the world!

[@m.b-ee8815]

@@WeeLin No, you're not the only one. I cracked up when he nonchalantly pulled two tissues from the box as well.

[@WeeLin]

@@m.b-ee8815 Did you ever see the deleted ending, where Mrs Beasley is carrying her medicine in a party bag and has her face painted as a tiger? I wish they'd left it in. Also the chaos that is the Busy Buzzy Bumbles scene will stay with me forever.

[@m.b-ee8815]

@@WeeLin Was that ending available as a dvd extra, i haven't seen that? I bet you've seen this. Not LOG, but i found it very funny.kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5jWpIhqo9OUp9U

[@thomasmedway7261]

Who are you gonna do next?

[@WeeLin]

There's a poll going on my community tab for that right now. Pauline's winning it so far, but there's still a lot of support for the Dentons.

[@callumsmclelland]

can you do a video on your TLOG DVDs and books?

[@WeeLin]

That's an idea! I'd be tempted to see if my old TLOG VHS tapes are still there and include those as well.

[@callumsmclelland]

@@WeeLin that sounds great, wished i owned some. i have: TLOG: Live Again TLOG'S Apocalypse i'd love to see more of them.

[@stevegoodson9022]

I'd either forgotten or not realised that David and Barbara got married and had children, you'd think that Barbara's insides would be all wrong.

[@WeeLin]

Nope - just Tubbs' insides, apparently!

[@RaRa-eu9mw]

A new WeeLin! Yay :D

[@seasmacfarlane6418]

I wonder how this lady who inspired Tubbs' character would feel if she happened to see this video?

[@1990NMiller]

Oooh I vote for the Dentons

[@WeeLin]

Excellent choice! Help yourself to a glass of fresh aqua vita :)

[@soliderfordavis2842]

If his voting then i vote Herr Lip

[@WeeLin]

@@soliderfordavis2842 The Queen of Duisburg! I loved how his character developed in Apocalypse, also his Christmas special segment is one of my favourites. He'd be a great subject for a video.

[@soliderfordavis2842]

@@WeeLin His my favourite because i found him the most disturbing out of all the characters.

[@WeeLin]

@@soliderfordavis2842 That scene with Justin and the Duisburg Caffe was really terrifying!

[@jrobertheath]

In lockdown, no-one is local.

[@WeeLin]

As Tubbs says, "Everyone's local, somewhere". Only some of us can't get there right now due to quarantine.

[@neilsun2521]

Being BBC employees, of course they had to publicly denounce Brexit. But the 4th series and 2018 show had quite a lot of moments which critiqued modern day identity politics (Barbara becoming militant etc.) They can't really be happy with being cancelled from Netflix for being "racist".

[@m.b-ee8815]

The latest must watch soap, Charlie and Stella, or maybe a drama series based on the sex hotel "daddy controls your breathing" LOL.

[@WeeLin]

"Daddy controls your breathing" was, unfortunately, short-lived! I love Charlie and Stella, not sure how popular they are in general though.

[@m.b-ee8815]

@@WeeLin Luigi!

[@WeeLin]

@@m.b-ee8815 His name's not Luigi!

[@m.b-ee8815]

@@WeeLin What was the guys name in the guest house? I always felt a bit sorry for him, but he did have some happiness when he met his secret love at the garden centre.

[@WeeLin]

@@m.b-ee8815 His name was Alvin, and his lovely wife was named Sunny. Apparently they were based on a real couple the gents encountered at a B&B (though I think a lot of the weirder stuff was their own idea!) Mark does a lot of these sad characters you feel sorry for - Les McQueen anyone? It's a shit business! But yeah, Alvin found love in the end, not to mention some great fertiliser for his new garden.

[@sj19660]

Reminds me of Flotta Orkney

[@eloise5129]

Does anyone know where I can watch this?

[@WeeLin]

BBC iPlayer has the lot, BritBox too (I think), and the full DVD set usually goes quite cheap these days.

[@WeeLin]

Also looks like it's on Daily Motion, if you want to check there.

[@eloise5129]

WeeLin thank you so much!! I didn’t realise it was in iPlayer :)

[@WeeLin]

@@eloise5129 Yep - they've got series 1-3, the Christmas episode and the anniversary specials. They also had the 2018 live show on there, but I think it might have gone by now.

[@NobleCloverVA]

I also wonder if they were inspired by the Sawney Bean clan, minus the cannibalism. :/

[@WeeLin]

That's so weird - I actually had Sawney Bean in my notes as a possible inspiration, but I don't think I mentioned it in the final draft. A bit off topic, but I once made a recording of the Sawney Bean script that's used for the Edinburgh Dungeons for a friend who was trying to get a job there (she wanted to get the Scottish accent just right). I had WAY too much fun recording, and she got the job!

[@NobleCloverVA]

@@WeeLin Wow! That’s interesting! Also good on your friend for getting the job! Also, I haven’t seen your older videos yet but, have you ever considered doing videos on dark or twisted events/people in history?

[@HGmolotov]

Yaaaas

[@theSFCchannel]

You wouldn't understand our LOCAL ways.................(Suckles pig from teat). Or the one that goes' TELL HIM i can't have babies anyway..............my insides are all wrong!!!

[@WeeLin]

Apparently they wrote in the pig suckling scene thinking that the Beeb would never allow them to film it. Turns out they were wrong!

[@thomassmart4088]

WE DIDN'T BURN HIM!!!

[@janetcaulfield7024]

Pauline and Mickey

[@WeeLin]

You're in luck - there's now a video on the full history of Pauline, Ross and Mickey Love right here on the channel. Don't forget to bring a pen!

[@davidmeyer188]

"Bound, gagged and farted on" Jeez, this $#!t reminds me of an ex girlfriend from East Sussex!

[@ikitclaw3299]

your my wife now

[@magdebates2697]

what a disapointment just a random person rambling on and on grr