Car along the pass..

For all my xenophobic friends (I know you are out there) here is a classic.. Arthur Lowe and his brow beaten wife trapped in a cable car with a load of dodgy foreigners.. Probably unbroadcastable now... I remember it was bloody funny when i saw it first 30+ years ago!!

[@WFM65]

Brilliant writing but, Arthur Lowe doesn't get the credit he deserves, he was class, his comedy timing and character acting is second to none. I genuinely believe he was one of the best that ever was. Just brilliant.

[@petermainwaringsx]

I had to look this one up and it aired 1n 1977, over forty year ago. KZbin really is a treasure trove of gems like this.

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

haha I remember laughing so much watching this as a kid!!

[@allanplant8756]

Arthur Lowe's character reminds me of my grandmother;- we all came to Australia from England in 1965 and to her, everybody that wasn't English was a foreigner.

[@paulwilliams9278]

Anything with Arthur Lowe in is brilliant

[@2511dhall]

As a Dad's Army fan, this is like a post war Captain Mainwaring.

[@alaricbirkett4116]

He's essentially playing the same character, though more bigoted.

[@RosemaryStudy]

Me too!

[@keithrich8373]

A lot of people don't recall this gem of a comedy.Arthur is magnificent in this.Anyone who hasn't seen this you are in for a treat.His comic timing and long pauses have yet to be bettered

[@JonosBtheMC]

17:49 The intonation so the audience gets the joke halfway through the line, the pause; the man was a legend. When an actor can play essentially the same character so many times and still make you smile, that's something special.

[@algie-t2w]

Still amazed to see this proper International film actor Anton Diffring appearing in a domestic British comedy. Great stuff.

[@adamhawkins6770]

Arthur Lowe + Galton & Simpson script = Comedy perfection. Many echoes of the Hancock episode “The Lift”, again with a superb script deftly handled by a master craftsman. Wonderful.

[@ninahamer1276]

I love anything with Arthur Lowe (and also that Le Messurier fellow). . . always have. But what I find tremendously heartwarming is the fact that there are so many other normal people out there who love it too. So comforting to know I am not alone. 👍

[@RosemaryStudy]

Not alone 🙂

[@ajivins1]

Do you think that's wise?

[@MrGranfield]

This should have been a series. Arthur Lowe plays a wonderful comic creation assisted by a great script.

[@simonbowens4489]

-could have passed as a demobbbed Capt. Mainwaring.....

[@VintageLifeCars]

It sort of was, see the series (available on KZbin) called "Potter".

[@Ontheroadtourism]

I am old enough to remember seeing this when it was shown on TV . I am so very grateful for this being posted. An absolute gem

[@MortenEng]

In Norway we have a Norwegian version of that episode titled "Høyt Henger Vi" (We Hang High) (1982) in the Norwegian-Swedish-Danish television comedy series "Fleksnes", created by Swedish writer Bo Hermansson and based on Galton and Simpson's scripts for the British series "Hancock's Half Hour" and "Comedy Playhouse". So fascinating to see the original version and so funny. Now that's British humor I ever heard and watched as a Norwegian.

[@lloydpenfold486]

"Høyt Henger Vi" kzbin.info/www/bejne/npy0eWSOmdpjfLM

[@carlnapp4412]

It's good to know that Anton Diffring never forgot his mother tongue.

[@reklaw3]

brilliant arthur lowe at his best truly british

[@wilihgrolsch3544]

Both Ray & Alan are gone now and should be grinning as much as I am. Genius script, genius timing throughout.

[@tonystoakley5816]

Anton Differing so good to see him in this

[@charleigh195]

Fabulous hilarious what happened to the country famed for its immense comedic talent,I could cry.

[@hereisthenews7793]

I can imagine Hancock playing this part too. Typical Galton and Simpson. Arthur Lowe was pure class.

[@JintySteam1]

Totally agree with you. Its like a Hancock's Half Hour episode that didn't get made. The criticizing and chuntering the character Arthur Lowe is playing feels pretty much like Tony.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

anton classic

[@jrgboy]

The character was rather like 'Potter' that Arthur did for the BBC

[@cerijamesking2209]

Absolutely agree. He had the pompous middle class character down to a tee. Shame he only made two series of potter

[@jrgboy]

@@cerijamesking2209 Yes, Sadly Arthur died just before the 3rd series started

[@2511dhall]

More Mainwaring than Potter.

[@shaunlowthian6339]

They gave us Hancock, Steptoe and many comedies like this. God bless Galton and Simpson.

[@ajivins1]

the 'Burt Reynolds play with Rossiter was another of these.

[@chrishowgill888]

Best one-off galton & Simpson ever. Perfect circular half hour comedy. Genius by Alan and ray.

[@Charles010]

Arthur Lowe was a comedy genius. I loved his humour, timing and characters. It's uplifting to read the kind and supportive comments for him here. I don't recall seeing this before, but laughed to the core throughout. Typical Arthur in pompous character. With Galton and Simpson writing and Arthur in the lead role, you could not wish for more. Comedy heaven.

[@Villiago]

Heinz... Ja? ...Baked beans! What a line! Lol!

[@graemegardner8962]

I remember this in the late 70's. It was funny then and still is.

[@alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr2361]

its ironic ..we shared much more in common with europeans than the type they claim are british nowadays . . . .much more . .. .!

[@MarcGray1990]

Nice to see Anton Diffring in this also! Great scene!

[@DoctorBrodski]

He was fantastic in everything he was in

[@t.p.mckenna]

He was an actor much integrity. An actor's actor.

[@Stephen_Strange]

I never knew this existed! Thanks for posting!

[@victoriousrufus6747]

The guard seems to be Maurice from Yes Prime Minister! The official from Brussels, a meeting arranged by Sir Humphrey Appleby to sort out the English sausage problem!

[@pauldiffin4726]

Thanks. I was wondering where I knew him from.

[@davidhenderson861]

Englisher Wurst!

[@richardbevis-lacey6175]

He was also Andre in the Fawlty Towers episode Gourmet Night.

[@Manticore1960]

What a gem. Stands out from most of the other comedies from that era. I laughed all the way through. Brilliant.

[@nathansaunders2576]

Reading the tins...Spaghetti...Mussolini, Heinz....Ja? Baked beans.

[@mrb257]

Absolutely entertaining.Thank you so much for posting.

[@E171955]

Wonderful comedy writing and acting

[@swarthyjake4433]

they do not like it up them Captain Mainwaring !

[@barryroach1980]

Stupid Boy William!

[@IWard100]

this a great comedy sketch. the Heinz bean gag the best.

[@stephenwalker8192]

What a gem,never thought I'd see this again,I remember watching this with my dad.

[@algie-t2w]

A little comedy gem from another age.

[@FiveLiver]

From The Galton & Simpson Playhouse - aired 17 Feb 1977.

[@Tyley61]

Arthur Lowe at his best.

[@taxirob1297]

I can almost hear Arthur Lowe doing all the Hancock shows. And anton differin. What a coup.

[@leelee67ify]

Brilliant . Arthur Lowe just superb

[@simongee8928]

I mind of this play when it was first broadcast. A classic.

[@john6203]

Thanks for uploading this classic. Haven't seen this since i was a child.l

[@michaelburden5895]

Brilliant, arthur was great. As were the rest of the cast in this.

[@Badger345]

Fantastic thanks for sharing

[@francisnewmarch6837]

Absolutely first-class. Great upload and many thanks.

[@bob23301]

13:00 hours, at last he got the 24 hour clock. ;)

[@mazzab1970]

'Potter' on holiday.

[@TheMisterviv]

genius script. much loved, much missed

[@sepgorut2492]

Superb!

[@dadodydo]

Excellent comedy. 😅

[@martinholmes-ue9ko]

I remember this from when I were a lad! Brilliant stuff.😂

[@craig1538]

Such wonderful comic timing from the brilliant and much missed Ted Lowe.

[@Drcharlesworth]

God, I haven't seen this for years, and I could only remember watching the bit about the war years and their military record. It's taken me a fair amount of time (almost a couple of years whenever I thought about it) to find this, I didn't know who played the German or what the program I watched was even called, I only knew that it was Aurther Lowe in this scene. Really enjoyed watching this again. Thanks for putting this on. All the Best......

[@iwasglad122]

The German in this was played by the great Anton Diffring 1916 - 1989, who is perhaps well known for portraying Colonel Kramer in the film, Where Eagles Dare.

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

​@@iwasglad122 Ah! Thank you ! And who played the other parts ? His wife looks like a famous model of that era

[@mikekemp9877]

nice combination of ideas probably formed from g and s classics the lift with tony hancock and the wonderful steptoe and son episode pilgrims progress with harold and albert on a plane to france!

[@javlin36859bb]

haha ,you could break up a demonstration in cairo with that

[@RamPMonyPers]

Hilarious!

[@garymilburn4511]

Arthur Lowe is a fantastic actor and one of my hero's.

[@englishincontext4025]

Brilliant!

[@kevintucker5193]

The brilliant Arthur Lowe 🤣

[@mrcockney-nutjob3832]

Thanks for posting loved it. Arthur Lowe + Galton and Simpson how great is that?

[@alc6276]

Thanks for posting. Brilliant.

[@miketocci]

From The Galton & Simpson Play house

[@macca8562]

I can remember watching this with my dad when i was young,we were both Dads Army fans too,you wouldnt get great comedy like this nowadays,the pc brigade have made sure of that.

[@neilpower60]

Yeah, mysoginy, racism, homophobia and xenophobia just aren't as good as they used to be

[@omblackwell1183]

@@neilpower60 But your neuroses and hypersensitivity are still on full blast petal.

[@ukrpgfan4029]

Good old days...

[@mangojones3707]

I thought it was very funny. Thanks for uploading this.

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

Brilliant! 👌👍👏😊

[@2511dhall]

Mainwaring in all but name.

[@irismetcalfe]

Mainwaring would never have been so mean to his wife. He was scared of her and under her thumb.

[@jillboyer-gunn3234]

My goodness, where did this come from. Enjoyed it so much.

[@happyhermit2022]

Brilliant...loved it 🤗

[@naly202]

Arthur Lowe's character is simmilar to Hancock in terms of attitude

[@lloydpenfold486]

This would have been a good Hancock sketch!

[@oc2phish07]

Love it.

[@user-ek9tp5pm9s]

I am smiling

[@mosgrovecleancutkid681]

'for all my xenophobic friends' ..eh?? - no doubt one or two people will think that we are supposed to laugh along with Lowe's Character in this but you can be quite sure this is a satirising of certain British attitudes and assumptions at that time.

[@SimonLeicester]

Of its time but still hilarious

[@cutekanjii]

Lol is this meant to be Mainwarring after the war ended and he has retired and went on holiday.

[@silverstrike6048]

I love Arthur Lowe's voice. I've never seen this. Was it a regular show or just a one-time thing?

[@retepsnikrep]

Galton & Simpson Playhouse.

[@silverstrike6048]

@@retepsnikrep: Thank You!

[@kevinpinks7995]

A one off.

[@yosanmelese9668]

is this a series? where can i see he other parts?

[@Wendyj55]

Brilliant

[@freesaxon6835]

A classic, xenophobic ? How many french people do you know 😂 they love us you know 😬

[@jamespaley7139]

Typical potter

[@retepsnikrep]

Interesting, not many have confessed to liking this...

[@hobbyhumoristen]

I have never seen this one before, but there is a Norwegian version and I love them both!

[@boufontleflamingoetta8433]

Was the joke that he was rude to everyone?

[@markshillinglaw3003]

Who was the guy in the bowler hat? Was it Lionel Blair?

[@jrgboy]

It was Aubrey Morris

[@peterpyke1213]

FUNNY

[@race9359]

Rubbish! Made of steel, not of spaghetti!

[@sirrichardrichard5655]

Phhfff like a bad dream

[@charleigh195]

Potter.

[@ronaldvermeulen9561]

Pombom bombommmm...✌

[@vincehopkinson3936]

brilliant carent beet the old sicoms good laugh thy was as alf carnet benny hill love off adear and all doodle pip

[@55tranquility]

Oh ha ha ha - foreign people, aren’t they funny they are different to us. Actually this is a lot cleverer than that as you would expect from Galton and Simpson - the joke is always on Arthur Lowes character, the pretentious little Englander who aspires to be more than he is. Similar to his Captain Mainwaring character in Dad’s Army and Also Tony Hancock in the Galton and Simpson Hancocks Half Hour and Hancock. It does a better job reflecting the class obsessed British society and the the insecurities of those desperate to move up the social hierarchy - coming up against the structures that limit them and i turn being blind to the limitations they are putting on themselves. This isn’t the outright Xenophobia seen in utter tosh like love they neighbor, mind your language and curry and chips. Shows that weren’t just bigoted but also utter crap and not in the slightest bit funny.

[@jacksugden8190]

0:58 irresistible character was Lowe, not the man, the part he played at 0:50 allowing that women to wear that heavy back back (she was struggling) he did nothing, this was bang out of order in the script, and I stopped watching after this...

[@MrGranfield]

Jack Sugden Should have carried on watching as she had the last laugh.

[@terrortorn]

@Knickertwist Copperby I'm very much afraid he probably is. Understanding humour in its performance and reception is far from standard equipment in people.

[@MichaelSmith-jt1ff]

Bet you're fun at a party

[@chrisw9643]

Oh jack 🤣

[@jacksugden8190]

@@chrisw9643 Oh Chris 😆