Shirley Bassey AND Les Dawson COMEDY

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

What a Dame!!! The ever brilliant and funny Les Dawson. The beautiful, gorgeous, giggling Shirley Bassey. Giving as good as she gets and funny with it.

[@brianjones4026]

One of the Funniest men to ever Grace a stage ! God Bless you Les !

[@SUPERlol1899]

I cant stop 😂❤

[@paulferguson1792]

We'll never see anything like that quality again . Dam I miss those days .

[@william69ification]

How beautiful is this sketch. Shirley's struggle to not laugh out loud just adds so much to audience engagement and participation. We were spoilt for comedy talent back then.

[@brianpedersen4714]

"Thank you, Vera." Bwahaha

[@coolvoice7]

Shirley is a true diva yet she doesn’t have airs and graces. She is truly The Girl from Tiger Bay, never forget you roots because it will come back to bite. She was the same with Eric and Ernie, the Wellington boots sketch had me on the deck😂😂😂👍❤️

[@sunilgaur1]

Indeed

[@pauldashwood2897]

True talent …whatever happened to our comedy in this country….don’t watch tv so called any more ..

[@jean_mollycutpurse_winchester]

That was because the actors spent years in prep learning their art.

[@DT-us3kd]

Oh boy, this is a treat, TWO absolute national treasures ❤❤❤

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

These were the good old days without being too nostalgic then big stars could be funny with each other and of course we also had the wonderful Morecambe and Wise with their wonderful guests and wonderful Christmas specials.

[@nigelwarrington3696]

Shirley Bassey, such a heartthrob.

[@brianmorley7165]

The greatest comedian ever today’s so called comedy acts should look and learn from the main man

[@blackpoolram]

It was an absolute treat to hear Les Dawson play the piano PROPERLY. As true musicians know, to be able to "fool around" with melodies demands great skill.

[@sallyking1706]

I cannot believe he kept the gags coming for so long, the flow and timing was incredible, a true genius at work. Shirley was having a great time too.

[@Locahaskatexu]

Aye, it's like he's surfing a wave

[@mypointofview1111]

The word genius is over used. He had brilliant timing and, as you say, kept the gags coming. Real talent sadly missed

[@brianjones4026]

He learned his trade in the Working mans clubs of the North....u need to learn quick....could be life threatening if not ! Newkie Brown Bottles are heavy....even empty !

[@joelhall5124]

Comedic genius!

[@stevenoneill7166]

I loved it when Les Dawson said his wife ran off with the bloke next door & he missed him. Every Shirley Bassey cracked up laughing when he said that. Fantastic

[@pamalden4023]

Always loved Dame Shirley. She is so beautiful. This is when we all laughed as one. True laughter not false. She looks so happy.

[@deborahwatson5159]

Brilliant again Les Dawson, and Shirley couldn't contain herself, May You Rest in Peace Les Dawson and Shirley Stay Safe, Laughter we Need in These Troubled Times, Stay Safe Everyone, XX

[@nomad9598]

Stay safe too x

[@deborahwatson5159]

@@nomad9598 thanks and take care 😨☺😊

[@deborahwatson5159]

@@darrenbutler93 you too 😨☺😊

[@Isleofskye]

Kind words and, please,take care of yourself...:)

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@MrJames19676]

No swearing, no smut, just pure genius!

[@paulmorrow8585]

i remember listening to Les Dawson on radio whilst driving. Laughed so much I had to pull over. A genuinely funny man. A rare talent.

[@CubeCyclone]

The late, incredible Les Dawson.... Never fails to put a smile on my face

[@kingpiccolo1nzl]

Loved that man as a kid growing up! What a class act! He was a true comedian that knew how to spin a yarn! ❤️👏👏👏👏🍻🍻

[@localbod]

Dawson was such a talented musician. And as for Shirley Bassey, what a legend.

[@SceneArtisan]

Only Les Dawson,. ONLY Les Dawson,. could get away with saying: "Thank you, Vera!",.. to Shirley Bassey. Legend!

[@johnphilipfosterdobson551]

You can't beat the old English comedy from the 50s to the 80s. I was brought up seeing them on the telly or listening on the wireless. Love them all.

[@goldenlabradorskye]

You are bang on the money .........

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Yes,even here in Ireland we can vouch for that. The comedy shows on the Light Programme in the fifties and sixties were superb...The Navy Lark, Meet the Huggets, The Clitheroe kid etc

[@johnphilipfosterdobson551]

The Glums on the wireless

[@TheTmny876able]

my god this is British comedy at it's best i miss Les, and Shirley is wonderful to appear on both legends of t v !.

[@michaelmoore2050]

I could watch les over and over and still laugh. He was a comedy genius. He is sadly missed.

[@celticlofts]

As a musician I know how hard it is to make deliberate mistakes like that. It just goes to show how good a musician he was. I'm sure we all miss Les, he was surely one of kind.

[@celticlofts]

"I've played in clubs where they showed their appreciation, not by applauding, but by letting you live." RIP Les..

[@flashdance5574]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flashdance5574]

Yes rest easy les, you were the best x

[@gezzarandom]

He said that on Parkinson

[@chris_thornborrow]

Lol. I never heard this before but its so funny - working mens clubs in north of england - took real bravery to perform at them.

[@markfaetz4195]

This man was comic genius god rest him the only man to make shirley cry with laughter 😂 RIP

[@robertcotgrave5920]

Heaven will always laugh and shine with these comedy legend's. Rest in peace Mr Dawson.

[@petersyme7083]

Cissie and Ada together making everyone laugh!

[@lite4919]

You can see how much they enjoyed working with each other

[@Baskerville22]

Shirley Bassey - one of the few genuinely great female entertainers.

[@hsomerville09]

Watching in 2020. Love how he keeps a straight face and Shirley is laughing her head off. Priceless

[@iancurtis1152]

This one is just about my favourite Les skit😀

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@darrenmorris6183]

Les Dawson one of the greats of comedy and Shirley Bassey such a beautiful woman

[@justo5026]

" I thought I told you to stay in the truck!!" 🤣😂

[@martinwilliamrandall]

The second he goes "Hallo son." it gets her and me everytime, brilliant RIP BIG MAN!

[@robb6803]

The word "Legend" gets touted a lot these days , but he was a true legend . God bless , Les .

[@bigslav5043]

probably the best female voice ever. one of the best most eloquent comedians . this was standard saturday night tv. w.t.f. have we done.

[@DivineRequiem]

Im only 21, and I've grown up seeing and listening to many comedians, but I have found the ones that make me laugh the most are old ones like Les. Back when the BBC had stricter rules the true comedians shone through by working around the limitations or finding subtle ways past it (Round the Horne especially!). It's a shame people don't comedy like this anymore ... Thank you for uploading this! =D

[@user-s1o3nr532]

Les is a standout though - his humour has stood the test of time amazingly well.

[@Peter-kl8jg]

I think you've hit the nail on the head there - back then rules were stricter so people had to use innuendo to get round things. The Carry on films were perfect proof of that. Has relaxing the rules made things any funnier? No, I think it's got worse. Is Frankie Boyle funnier than Les Dawson? Sorry, he couldn't lace his boots. I'm Scottish btw.

[@scarlettgrey6367]

Blame political correctness for the lack of good comedy on television.

[@kelvindawe5123]

Thats the best statement pc has destroyed every thing imagine love thy neighbor on now unyet back then it was real comedy and never an issue pc has made racism bad now.

[@moptopbaku6022]

@@Peter-kl8jg Spot on!!

[@MrMoggyman]

Nobody can do this comedy today. Truly the best. Les would have you on the floor laughing at his one liners. How we all miss him today. RIP Les Dawson, gone, but never ever forgotten.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

True. But it was his love of language and the way he used it too that showed true genius!

[@trevorflarty1811]

I have just cried with laughter at this appearance of les, & Shirley. A great chemistry. True, "stars". What a tonic. One of the greatest, singers, & a top-drawer, comedian. Excellent!

[@Fiveminded]

Brilliant sketch, Les was just phenomenal, hilarious, and here with Shirley. A gem of a clip this one.

[@petermills542]

He even managed to make 'Blankety Blank' watchable!! 😂🤣

[@dominoflops7473]

Shirley was brilliant in the Morcambe and Wise sketch. If you've not seen it do a quick search.

[@U2QuoZepplin]

It takes incredible talent to play the wrong notes when you know what the right ones are.

[@michaeldavies9533]

This was the era when comedians were funny not like today's so called comedians,there is not one of the so called funny men I have laughed a

[@andrewcharley1893]

Absolutely!!!!!!!

[@stephennewton5697]

Very True

[@beyondnatural9155]

My grandad, a muso in his extra time, always said “you’ve got to be able to play it good before you can play it bad - and make them laugh”

[@samuelhutchison8433]

One of the greatest british comics of all time alongside frankie howard .ken dodd. morcambe and wise .All sadly missed.God bless you all.

[@reasonrestored9116]

That’s it, that’s the best ever right there in your list

[@Idcanymore510]

I'd add the Two Ronnies and Tommy Cooper.

[@rockabyebaby6111]

@@Idcanymore510 these 2 are the best of the best 🙂💖👍

[@Philsy1845]

Two lovely people, creased up as always, what a laugh Shirley has!

[@brianhaskard1042]

"After 15 years the wife's run away with the man next door, oh I do miss him" Poor old Shirley!

[@johnhall9009]

A truly great comeidian

[@jamesupton4996]

You came from Cardiff, where you worked on the docks. Classic!

[@Thursdaym2]

Anyone born after say 1990 has no idea how good TV used to be except by watching KZbin. Two great artists. Dear Les such a wordsmith and Shirley not only a great singer and stage performer but a super gagsters moll.

[@sarahstrong7174]

How lucky you are to have been a gangster at the right time to have Shirley as a moll! I know most performers have to work two jobs when they are starting out

[@mal334455]

so very true Butch...great tv days

[@ProfittNoel77]

Butch 78 then it’s out duty to let them know! 🙂

[@stofferrussell]

Grew up watching Les’ stuff and presenting Blankety Blank. Never seen this one though. What an absolute joy to watch Shirley being entertained just as much as us.

[@reasonrestored9116]

This is my idea of heaven. Les was the warmest, funniest comedian, and Shirley the most beautiful talented star.

[@broadsmilemissmagootewkesb5799]

Simply brilliant. No politics, no nonsense, just damn funny jokes. Modern so-called comedians need to watch this.

[@generalpublic3744]

...and no swearing.

[@gaynorreid9236]

The very best and just so natural

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

They wouldn't understand it. Sadly.

[@captpicard6894]

Les Dawson was by a country mile the best stand-up comic this country ever produced. He was just absolutely superb, his timing was genius, he had Shirley Bassey in bits here on her own show😁😁😁😁

[@CCT-kp9rm]

Well said and true.

[@johnbarnes4420]

2nd to Ken Dodd

[@Hassle68]

He was sitting down though ..... 😏

[@louispks]

Seriously the best, haven't you heard of Dave Allen (even though he did sit down).

[@andrewbriers1166]

ive said somewhere on you tube but i firmly believe that after les died comedy was never quite the same again

[@MrMoggyman]

The master at work. Shirley just creasing up with laughter........like the rest of us. Nothing around like Les today. The best of the best. And, 28 years after his death, in 2021 still the best. Nobody can come even close to matching Les's abilities in writing, humor, and music. His timing alone could leave the so called comedians of today standing, and without smut, bad language, or insult. More than just talented. More than just funny. A true genius and a legend. The peoples comedian, loved then by us all, and still loved and treasured today. No wonder that Les was so morose. His whole life had been one heck of a roller coaster of failure until he came on Opportunity Knocks. Thank goodness his wife Meg put him in for that. Thank goodness Les was found. RIP Les, Meg, and Roy. The angels are now amused.

[@alanwareham7391]

If any of the modern comedians ,want to learn about timing and audience control without racism or foul language just look at the master ,because you will never find a better teacher than Les.

[@cliverathbone7972]

Ni nop dr

[@harpothehealer]

Very well said

[@janetlockyer5025]

@@cliverathbone7972 org

[@janetlockyer5025]

Church organ music

[@grahamlong8701]

And he doesn't even laugh when he says jokes 😂😂

[@susansmith9903]

Doctor, doctor, have you got something for wind? So he gave me a kite 🤣🤣

[@bellaboop1]

He's adorable! She's a treasure!

[@kaikito2348]

I wish this was a thousand times longer. He made me laugh. Shirl made me laugh. The fact that both are so relaxed as well as clearly enjoying every minute is addictive. I came across this gem last week. I'd need a calculator to work out how many times I have watched this since then. God bless the pair of them for making me smile.

[@biggerthanacadillac]

Wonderful heart-warming laughter from the late lamented 'Master' of 'old' British music hall style humour. Shirl. was a fabulous foil for Les. too. WONDERFUL!!

[@josephlandrut4154]

Having listened to Les many times during his career, many comedy acts should follow his example of being clean cut family viewing for young and old to enjoy. Tears of joy is what Les represented that is why people Loved him.

[@marklloyd4087]

He was a gentleman, and a clean cut comic 😂 😂 😂 Miss Bassy was a babe and a fantastic singer, they were both great together, Nuns going around in two mugging people 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂, she is so trying hard to keep it together.

[@terencebarrett2897]

Absolutely wonderful, magnificent comedian, and this sketch with a legendary singer is absolutely superb,it flows along ,the timing, punchlines,and a relaxed natural laughter

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear I totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@terencebarrett2897]

@@kelvinflynn3741 and i hope your well Kelvin and all your family ,hope its warm and sunny where you live,because here in,not so sunny north east of England,it looks like the heavens are going to open,,but I guarantee around 5 pm the sun will come out ( seems it always does) you know kelvin I'm 65 had stroke's etc,,and previous night you make plans,,well tomorrow ,I'll go in the shed and ,blardy blaw, it either peas down, etc ,and aww man try to make plans for your next season, well in winter I'll cut trees back,etc and attempt some painting in the home, well,either our weather is either against you, or you'll think I'll do that painting, when I get back from the shops, don't know about you 'but I've fitted carpets etc since 11 years of age' i think you eventually,just absorb,the nature and let the birds and Bee's enjoy there habitat,, Kelvin have a cracking day🙋

[@kelvinflynn3741]

@@terencebarrett2897 Okay.. Where are you from if you don't mind me asking?

[@brianmarshall1637]

I once heard Shirley sing climb every mountain from sound of music,she like an operatic soprano as proved she had a very good range for a vocalist.

[@nbarton8]

One of my Favourite Videos, Les so Sadly Missed

[@stephenguppy3466]

Well done to Shirley for letting the guest star get the best reactions on the show. God Bless you Les.XXXX

[@MOGGS1942]

The great Les Dawson,showing us why we loved him so much.

[@ZXC5000]

Les Dawson, brilliant...Shirley Bassey, gorgeous and brilliant

[@kamiwammy7406]

There is a warmth in his delivery. Salt of the earth humour...love it! Xxx

[@Cleow33]

So much talent in one clip. How beautiful was Shirley? And that powerful voice! Les was a genius wordsmith and pianist, takes talent to know exactly which notes to get wrong to get the laugh. Gone way too soon.

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@FoMoCo123]

From time when women weren't offended at the slightest remarks. Full marks to Shirley Basset, a true lady.

[@maggiebaxter1030]

Loved it, when Les said thankyou Vera

[@FullersDuck]

I guess it takes allsorts.

[@paulfromdevon4707]

She was a hound

[@hulabiker21]

Her husband Bertie was quite a character.

[@truthseeker7001]

Women aren't usually offended if a joke is genuinely funny & witty whilst done with a knowing nudge and wink, from my experience. You can be bawdy and even provocative if it's done without malice and the lady is in on the joke. Be clever, playful and joyous and women are as good a sport as a man is. Women are only offended if a bloke is an unfunny vindictive and ladish tw@t.

[@michaelrawson6261]

One of the wonderful things about that first "tune" was that with each note, it just got worse and worse... and better and better! Les was a genius... and Shirley, was just gorgeous!!!

[@robertwright88]

Michael Rawson Shirley is still gorgeous!

[@michaelrawson6261]

@@robertwright88:... No argument there...!

[@terminal-velocity111]

This is something of pure comedic genius on so many levels. No judges complaints heard or the crowd making horrible noises.

[@Erectmygreenhouse]

He's so good. So good - Shirley can't stop laughing! Love it!

[@rodgerroadkill339]

" what's good for wind, a kite" priceless

[@flashdance5574]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@susanleitch8649]

Still so funny...no swearing...no sexual innuendo...just plain daft fun.

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear i totally agree with you.... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@paulettejadowski3264]

Best comedian ever, wish he was still here,bought so much fun and laughter too peoples lives,Shirley still as beautiful and sings as wonderful today.

[@McGravity1]

Shirley always had a great sense of humour.

[@davidrichardson3894]

yea she didnt mind being the but of many jokes like on the morcambe and wise show true legend

[@kevindouglas8652]

Rehearsals must have been hairy.

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

Les Dawson was a superb pianist. It takes a lot of talent to play a piano that way.

[@VikPaints]

What a fabulous combination, two absolute stars who you would think had no reason to work together, goes to show when such talent collides the result is pure genius on both parties.

[@stephenphillip5656]

The incomparable, the irreplaceable Les Dawson at his best.

[@paulmanly3694]

What I loved about Les was he and Tommy Cooper could say the best one liners.

[@jamesupton4996]

This just shows how good Les Dawson was. Shirley Bassey can't keep a straight face..

[@maggiebaxter1030]

Loved Les, and adore Shirley Bassey two great legends

[@williamhenry4986]

She couldn’t keep a straight face singing either 😂 loved her and les brilliant

[@ctmusic1254]

'I told you to stay in the truck.'That's the best thing I've heard all year

[@alphasoundboard2864]

CTMusic I think Tommy cooper also used it, both delivered it well though

[@stephenkelly1887]

Thank you Vera. So simple. Good on you Shirley for this and the Morecambe and Wise skit.

[@timredfern1282]

Hilarious he was really funny and she was so down to earth . Love them both

[@michaelparanormal]

Whenever i knew Les was on tv i could not miss watching him and making me laugh, we need him back on tv so much!

[@martinwilliamrandall]

"I told you to wait in the truck." There's to many, it's all geniuis

[@martinwilliamrandall]

The second he does his Dad saying "Hallo son." He has her. Genius absolute genius. The much missed Les Dawson

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Absolutely brilliant! the hang down face of Les Dawson and the effervescent Shirley Bassey!!! ❤

[@jonathanvince8173]

It was clear that Les went off script deliberately to make poor Shirley Laugh.

[@michaelsnow4735]

Absolutely brilliant and such happy memories of les

[@joannlamonica8067]

THIS IS SO SO GREAT AND FULL OF LAUGHS. YOU CAN TELL THEY CARE FOR EACH OTHER DEEPLY. NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND LAUGHING AT THIS. JOANN LAMONICA ONEONTA NY 13820

[@kelvinflynn3741]

Yes dear i totally agree with you... Hope you're having a great day 👍

[@louisegoodyear2515]

what a brilliant clip, superb! I'm in stitches 😂 two great Legends together!

[@pauldashwood2897]

God we have lost some great talent.......loved this era of comedy..never to be replaced...

[@timeboy08]

Such a genius, I just finished reading his 2nd autobiography 'no tears for the clown' . I laughed, cried, laughed, got angry(at the press). An amazing writer as well as a entertainer

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Les is still a comedy legend. Miss you Les, love you Les. X

[@timothymcdonald6913]

Found Les Dawson by way of looking into British Comedy here on the 'tube. Just a very nice bit of British Comedy! After looking into his many routines/acts/skits/comedy bits He is one of the greats and will always be.

[@johnhiggins4393]

Great entertainment with a beautiful lady and Les

[@flashdance5574]

I’m laughing so hard with tears in my eyes, les, they don’t make em like you anymore, thankyou for the laughs, rest in peace you genius, ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@GraemeMurphy]

Can't help coming back to watch this.......... brilliant !

[@ianlloyd6812]

Les was an outstanding British comedien. I loved his act. So glad we have a few recordings of him in action

[@robertelliott5841]

Les Dawson and Shirley Bassey. Class.

[@Romulus980]

This was a genius at work and made Shirley laugh and maybe even forget for a while that she was on host duties on the show....

[@CRAIG5835]

Shirley Bassey, what a doll and what a voice. I was looking for a laugh and decided to look for Les, tears from laughing with this and the vid before this where he was at the music hall and the audience were all in period costume.

[@jakeandollieTV]

Classics. Both of them!

[@slepycitron]

Wonderful. Thanks for posting. They worked together well.

[@martinkearney4440]

can't beat the old comedy can't stop watching 😄 🤣 😆

[@johnparr5879]

A joy to watch and listen to....... A joy also to watch, that beautiful... Smile. unfolding........ On Shirley's............... .. Face*