The Royal Variety Performance - Armstrong & Miller w/John Simm

[@sfoster.23]

They need to do this again and again. Will never get enough of it

[@keepthefaith06]

"I never done French. I done Media Studies." Class.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

And now, thanks to Bliar & his cohorts, we have a whole generation of 'em.

[@goodwifelucy5602]

Media studies was around long before Blair

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

@@goodwifelucy5602 I think you’ll find that it’s actually spelt Meeja Studdiez 🧐

[@jennifersivewright3117]

@@goodwifelucy5602 yup but you didn’t get a GCSE, A level or degree in it. We did social studies and social education. It wasn’t considered worthy of a qualification.

[@samgay9893]

This deserved so many more laughs from the audience

[@susanc4622]

The topic may have been taboo even then. Still, they got some laughs and hoots. Nowadays, they’d probably be banned and I truly can’t see the King accepting it.

[@desgilroy1357]

Need to have Ricky Gervais to introduce them so he can tell the audience they stupid if they don't get it?

[@Enbix]

"Is owls moo or is owls woof" hahaha I lose brain cells from laughing every time I watch these two XD

[@jq8974]

This is freaking BRILLIANT!!!!

[@sfoster.23]

“It’s like racism but against soil” love it!

[@dee4174]

My absolute favourite characters. Shame the audience didnt get it. They must have a disorder and this and that, isn't it. 😁

[@Digighost_5]

Isn't it though?

[@janettetimms8650]

Random, blood 😉

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

I’ve got a note to let me off listening to this cruel shit blood, isn’t it?

[@athendemosh8001]

Isn’t it

[@brandonedward93]

Or sum shit

[@henhenhen19]

All the comments about the crowd seams to be from people who don't understand; 1. Sound mixing. They're not on max volume like in a sitcom. 2. How crowds work. They're laughing a lot, but silence quickly, politely, as it's a fancy event. Miller and Armstrong did not bomb here. And it's a great skit :P

[@BoggWeasel]

It's also a theater not a studio, sound stage is totally different and all that innit

[@luke-alex]

And even then, you can still hear lots of laughing throughout. So strange people commenting like they weren't.

[@CricketEngland]

Its brilliantly funny

[@Niggleblade1986]

Seems*

[@theshellmeister]

Talk about surreal! I have met and shook hands with *only* 2 actors in my lifetime so far...and they are Brendan Fraser and John Simm!!

[@GreyDancer42]

These A&M sketches remind me of this one time I was on the bus behind 2 girls who talked all chav like that, and one of them was complaining that she hated her English teacher and she was going to complain about him to the headteacher. The other girl asked her why, and she replied "Cuz ee said I was FICK!" - They both turned around and glared at me when I burst out laughing.

[@Tom_North]

Love Brendan Fraser such a legend!

[@MrDaiseymay]

who?

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@MrDaiseymay My response exactly!

[@georgielancaster1356]

I love him, too, he was so rare for a really handsome film star... Really happy to take the p*ss out of himself, never took his career seriously - but I don't know what is going on in his life, but he is looking so defeated by life - as though he is on a non violent suicide mission. Makes me so sad.

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

you don't know who brendan fraser is?

[@mindrolling24]

I love these characters: so unique and brilliant.

[@jac1799]

That was proper great and that

[@alexday5892]

This is still relevant. Scary but true. Superb sketch

[@ninadsheth8422]

Absolute brilliant

[@derrybannister]

"he said period i know" loved it

[@gribwitch]

They only did three series of "The Armstrong and Miller Show". They should do more. These two are excellent. My favourite sketches of theirs are The Spring Cotillion - where they are dancing in a ballroom with high society ladies and exchanging lewd comments to their partners.

[@emiwebber]

But for those who don't know, that's 3 series *with the BBC*. They have 4 series of 'Armstrong and Miller' previous from Channel Four days, in the late 90s.

[@y_ffordd]

Bravo, great comedy.

[@Salmonrock]

"It's like racism but against soil" lol loved this sketch!

[@scopex2749]

As a retired RAF chap I see this as VERY GOOD banter what? Cabbage crates over the briny wizard prang Bertie!

[@HCD08]

this is amazing, love it standard

[@ianmiller2349]

very under appreciated. top notch stuff.

[@smeagolita]

"Bonjour mes amis!" "Are you ill?" Lmao.

[@pacificostudios]

Armstrong & Miller got lots of laughs -- the audience wasn't miked up, were they, blood? I've even got a note for it!

[@Grindeldore]

wherever I see John Simm now I see the Master acting all like he's not a time lord and stuff ^^

[@wareidav]

Wonderful

[@Francis2061]

'Just because i did it, they blame me.' Lol.

[@xbtsot7x]

the song is called dance with me by dizzee rascal. x

[@AmpStarOverrated]

this is amazing and made me laugh so much :D i love armstrong and miller!

[@saintetienne755]

Brilliantly observed - totally unappreciated

[@GrabMySanity]

Hilarious! "they blame me, cos i dunnit." made me laugh quite a bit :D Plus, because I love him, John Simm is the cherry on the cake! Though, I did feel a bit ashamed at one point: I took Media studies instead of French!

[@3ADWOLF]

Everyone took media studies lol.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@3ADWOLF Bliarites Rule. OK!

[@crazymonkey3331]

At least Mr Reynolds never touched your bollocks

[@anne-mariemoore]

Love it! 😂😂

[@Johnsforeva]

i absolutely love armstrong and miller. miller looks like my bff's dad! LOL!

[@lucilaromero9472]

Brilliant!

[@sadiexefronxcrawford]

i lovd this!!!!

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Brilliant, init!

[@pockypurse]

Omgs this is pure win, I love all three of these actors. :"D

[@simonbertioli4696]

Just brilliant...good old British humour...😅😂

[@RfloydS]

this is so funny. 'Their blaming me even though i done it...'

[@darthmarticusLFC]

Keep expecting them to end with 'or some shit like that' but they obviously won't, it's frustrating

[@Redtinmug]

they are just soooo funny haha

[@markmurphy8078]

Lovely❤😂🎉😊

[@caraandheath]

OMG I LOVE JOHN SIMM SO MUCH !!!

[@vgdcx]

LMAO. LOVE THEM.

[@tomkent4656]

Went down like a lead balloon!

[@Mortthemoose]

😂😂😂 i honestly don't know how they do this!! Put on a posh accent, and then speak in slang all the way through! It must be incredibly difficult to do!

[@jennifersivewright3117]

Did the same in a play what we wrote in sixth form.

[@empm69420]

made me lol loads love these peeps standard

[@clover13x]

"its like racism againts soil " LOL

[@wordpainter423]

"blinged up, badly man" *grin*

[@richardbrown1189]

"Just because I did it they blamed me." Sounds like Boris after the Committee report.

[@EcHeLoN5242]

@thesteveus That's because it IS John Simm :)

[@jswaggart01]

Gawd, that Veruka is pretty nasty business, yeah!

[@-Tidgy]

That's The Master from Doctor Who!!

[@mollieosinga6691]

Tidgy His name is John Simm don't define him by a character. Define by who he is. He's an enterially different character in this.

[@ajivins1]

Harold Saxon.

[@paulflint6254]

It is indeed

[@jeebuschristos8423]

Track down Life On Mars... the UK version, not the horrible US version...

[@theultimateanswers]

@@mollieosinga6691 that's well harsh blood, he is like 'thats the master' yeah and you are like 'that's like an actor and he is not real yeah like you are disrespecting him as a person yeah' and he is like 'but he is from doctor who' and you is like 'what?!?' and he is well like 'Who!' 'and you is like john Simm!' and he is like 'no blood he is from the doctor series' and you is like 'what doctor series?' and he is like' WHO!' and you are totally disrespecting his rascism against doctors!

[@emilymonkey]

it's like racism but against soil

[@musicformypiano]

It's well secret blood, no one exept me is supposed to see it. Can i have a look? Yeah. >.

[@MissSamanthaP]

I know! That's just what I was thinking. If I was there I would have literally been on the floor laughing.

[@patagualianmostly7437]

This is even better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jTZXese6qanpo

[@j.j.c.s2802]

If you are unsure of what is being said on screen, then do read the comments section, as most of the script is quoted verbatim, usually followed by 'LOL', to indicate the contributor has fully understood the comedic techniques employed by the writers of the original script that is clearly heard during the performance. Many contributors also use uppercase to further emphasise that they really have understood everything, and are very keen to make it known to the reader. Remember - the use of 'caps-lock' means 'My comment is really worth reading'. Please respect the time and effort that they have taken to reinforce their insecurities, and that they should be congratulated for their sharp observations and not ridiculed or labelled as a half wit, capable only of stating the bleeding obvious. Thank you. Please ENJOY.

[@TheDrugOfTheNation]

Isn’t it though?

[@JoeBlac]

@@TheDrugOfTheNation Standard.

[@bernhardknabl4587]

HARSH LOL

[@georgielancaster1356]

Just show a little kindness. They are repeating the bits they loved best, or most moved us, just as we all do, when talking about the things we loved best, walking out of a theatre or cinema. Except, we are alone in our experiences and can only communicate with strangers, who witnessed what we witnessed. It actually indicates a base loneliness online. As to caps, I know old people who have no idea there is an etiquette. If they accidently have phone on caps, they don't worry. If people write in caps, fewer people bother to read. If someone is indicating that much stress, I feel happy I am pre warned, and often jump the post. I don't obsess about feeling superior and happily judgemental about people. If it doesn't look like it will be calm, I generally jump it. Do you walk around pointing at Down's syndrome people, or emotionally unbalanced people? They may be a bit unbalanced or agitated, but YOU ARE UNPLEASANTLY SMUG. (Not an accident with caps lock. Just so you know)

[@expatriate40]

classic!

[@flannerymonaghan-morris7461]

These characters are basically a WWII era bill and Ted. There, I said it. Basically two stoner youth inside of grown men’s bodies during the 2nd world war.

[@caraandheath]

Yess ,, I Love Hiim Soooo Much :)

[@Francis2061]

It's called 'we'll meet again' Its an old 40's song by Vera Lynn.

[@annoyed707]

Used to great effect at the very end of Dr. Strangelove.

[@t23001]

The words of current selfish narcissists placed in the mouths of the most selfless generation in memory. Simultaneously funny and tragic.

[@spelunker101]

He's like the Master and Sam Tyler and like Jip and that main bloke in State of Play and Mad Dogs and shit though isn't it....standard.

[@Dfturcott]

They had greatness on stage, IN FRONT OF THEM LIVE, and that’s all he got. What the hell audience?

[@lewis7515]

I don't think that audience understood a word - they mostly just laughed when they knew they were supposed to laugh

[@raff18562]

omg dis woz 2 funny even after watchin it lyk 10 times!!! lmfao :) :) :)

[@Wazszsa]

Owls is cluck you div...

[@ILuvDepp]

haha...''is he well blinged up?'' ''Hes blinged up badly man'' !! ^.^ ''Theys all against me and its for no reason 'cause i never done nothing and im not even lying...'' Ahh so funny! =' D

[@auuggghhh]

Oh, nobody got the Inkheart joke! Poor Brendan. "We've been blown up."

[@VCMazz]

Can't think of a nicer way to spend the evening although ********* runs it close? Any idea what he said? Armstrong & Miller - brilliant!

[@xbtsot7x]

no problem x

[@Alun49]

The Queen would not have the faintest idea what they are saying r why its funny.

[@tomlangron2532]

I think Liz had a pretty good sense of humour, which was just as well otherwise she would have had them shot. Which was like totally against their rights or whatever, and I'm not even lying.

[@Alun49]

@@tomlangron2532 Standard, isn't it and sh@t?

[@lisa000515]

i done media studies cause we had mr renoylds 4 french and he used to try and touch ure bollocks :P so funny stardard/random

[@justabitofjunkie]

Well blinged up, isn't it?

[@Operaandchant90]

he's blinged up badly, man i fecking love this xD

[@krumuvecis]

Isn't the audio a little too early?

[@derrybannister]

simm such a good french accent

[@andreistoica2470]

I already took this nationality în this one 14th portrayed by Ben Miller în an Anthony Ainleysque look like

[@jondingwall5941]

Standard

[@NewAgeGenesis]

@XxIndieKiddColaxX you know what im saying? they is like well discriminating and could give them all issues around self esteem issues and this that and everything else.

[@alasdairblack393]

Can we have subtitles for those of us who still speak English.

[@007KayElleKay]

Don’t be obtuse .

[@leoncrazyman07]

I remember when Brendan Fraser was still relevant

[@OfficiallySanctionedKATG]

leoncrazyman07 cool. When were you?

[@ajivins1]

What happened to him?

[@paulraines9635]

Divorce

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

Well, it’s 2022 and he’s relevant again.

[@Giveme1goodreason]

Back in 2023v

[@nigelcarren]

Been in France 12 years now, and I can report with disdain that sometimes they do that up a wall whilst eating long-bread at the same time and s##t! But life and let live and Vive la Whatever.

[@forseverus]

Oh, lol :))) Thanks :)

[@Cursed_Jono]

Standard!

[@davemassive8147]

Obviously what Johnson watches nightly

[@rageblage]

i was talking to tyler on the phone calling him gay and all that ........... he is well gay he's got a wife and kids thats well bent:L the best ever pmsl

[@jackinabox12]

ha... he said period.

[@kromus1]

Audience not gettin it. Innit

[@saintetienne755]

Standard

[@johnlawrence2757]

kromus1 clearly large section of the audience never seen A & M on the box, and think those two blokes on stage are taking the piss out of Vera Lynn and that stuff. Never do!

[@RoskinGreenrake]

NPCs don't get insulting social commentary humour

[@12MoonyWoo]

Tough crowd...

[@David-ud9ju]

To be honest, this sketch wasn't a good as the ones that went out in the show, although not having the laugh track might be to blame.

[@vermilliongecko]

More like the posh audience don't know anyone who talks in this dialect.

[@ROFLCOPTER1909]

Isn't it though?

[@TCt83067695]

ROFLCOPTER1909 isnt it?

[@KingEddo8]

Intro song?

[@uncletedscabin4625]

"We'll Meet Again" - Vera Lynn

[@theguyinthefunnyhat]

John Simm is gorgeous.He's like Thom Yorke but good looking.

[@thatrabbitvideo]

standard

[@magicelliotth]

@mitchy452 isn't it?

[@TheSeafordian]

The voice of Dougie.

[@EricB-somejibberish]

i wish armstrong and miller would get back together

[@forseverus]

Brilliant! :)) (but what did he have when they studied history?)

[@squaretriangle3945]

i was away when we had history, I had a verruca

[@susanc4622]

I didn’t realise things had reached that stage with ‘disorders’ even then.

[@50gary]

The reason the audience is well stuffed is like theys the ones responsible for the PC blameless attitude and they don't like being mocked 'n chit. A & M chit all over other comedy guys.

[@jenniferkonstant5920]

50gary Isn't it?

[@joaquinandreu8530]

Isn't it?

[@MiG2880]

Standard.