The Young Ones H/Q....On University Challenge

[@kevinramsey417]

Seven of these people would go on to define British comedy for the next decade

[@njd2342]

Don't you mean eight if you include Bambi (and Emma T who admittedly wasn't that definitionally funny) but omitting the short chap Mike and the big Scotsman with an elephant.

[@iananderson3799]

​@@njd2342 Robbie was way funnier than Nigel ever was.

[@spatrick1277]

Really, who???

[@itsMrNoble]

I love how they built the set so the contestants were actually stacked on top of each other because that was apparently a very common misconception when they showed the actual program like that on television at the time.

[@shmookins]

I thought the were stacked up and was thinking of how they did the stairs and all that trouble. I guess I am not qualified to enter the show. XD

[@itsMrNoble]

@@shmookins You and millions of other apparently

[@itsMrNoble]

@@shmookins You and millions of others apparently

[@TBustah]

@@shmookins To be fair, you might have been primed to believe that if you’ve ever seen “Hollywood Squares”. Not only do they really stack them on that show, but some iterations of the set leave the stairs they use visible.

[@shack8110]

604 XD

[@PANCAKEMINEZZ]

The bit with Vivian screaming "Achtung" and tossing a stielhandigraten cracks me up every time.

[@happyjack880]

Same here. I don't know why that's so damn funny but I love it. Such an under appreciated show.

[@michaelmetrik4823]

I love that but what I always rewind is "I'M COMPLETELY BLOODY SICK OF THIS!" *crash, kick*

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@michaelmetrik4823 he’s got an extremely long leg 🦵 on that scene lol.

[@michaelmetrik4823]

@@Eleventhearlofmars that's half the laugh for me right there!!

[@travisyarbrough4033]

I like the unknowing " PRick " ..... I am one and my friends would sooooooo do this to me in a heartbeat !!!!! Vyvyan rules though !!!!!!

[@Armoured.Goomba]

The dancing at the beginning still makes me laugh from Vivian, PRick and Neil LMAO 😂👍

[@tomedy_official]

Prick like patrick lol

[@Hedgestone789]

The minute he says PRick and he looks down at the name always gets me 😂😂😂😂

[@adude394]

This is one of the greatest episodes of any show, ever. In particular, I love Bambi's deadpan delivery. "Yes, that's the spirit."

[@happyjack880]

"I'm completely bloody sick of this!" 🤣

[@arveyilleszender5809]

‘I told you that, you cheat’ 🤣🤣🤣 same team

[@16shogunelitegreen]

Yes but Vyvian wanted to answer the question lol

[@MrDHWong1989]

Two time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson: "I've got a Porsche! Haha!"

[@DavidLeslieHart]

Shame she's a champagne socialist

[@archhanny]

The way Mike says 'Relax we can handle this.... Vyvian!'... Implies that he knew all along that he was going to frag the other team, meaning that Mike had this all planned out.

[@3dprinterjam263]

Maybe the most brilliant, uproariously original skit in comedy history. I was fried on both sides the first time I ever saw this and I swear I became another person twice I laughed so hard.

[@wescobble9784]

I have the Young Ones DVD collection called EVERY STUPID EPISODE. My sister got it for me for Christmas about 7 years ago! She had to go online and search like crazy to find it but I'm so glad she did! We both love the Young Ones! We will still watch them to this very day!

[@davidnesbit45]

Now Ade Edmondson is a serious actor but every time I see him in something I find myself waiting for him to say, "I'm completely bloody sick of this!" and stamp on someone's head.

[@AVIARYCOURT]

Don't think he likes to be reminded of it !

[@weldonwin]

Not sure being in The Last Jedi counts as being a serious actor

[@richardhockey8442]

a career of anarchy: Guest House Paradiso, the Young Ones, Bottom, Richie Rich and Catflap, a couple of episodes of The Comic Strip, plus Rik Mayall's part in 'Drop Dead Fred'

[@AuroDHikoshi]

​@AVIARYCOURT I think he wanted more of a balance with his credits... more serious in his later years... while rik post accident wanted more if the same.

[@joshhunt4146]

I wouldn’t say he’s a serious actor- he just does dramas also

[@kisbie]

I like how even though Rick is the one who gave Bambi the wrong question cards, he still objects to the one about him.

[@philbecker4676]

Actually it's a callback to earlier in the episode when they're on the train and reading a world record book and it actually says Rick did the stupidest bottom burp and he is fuming about it 😅

[@YKW2]

This is fantastic! And I love the fact that Neil seems to be in the team captain's seat. Only just noticed that after years of watching this show

[@kisbie]

Note that yer actual UC alum Fry is the poshos' captain as well.

[@davidlawlor4317]

"I've got a porche!"😂😂😂😂

[@rw2266]

Porsche

[@hoilst265]

@@rw2266 "It's nort an auto-met-ic!"

[@peterdavies2960]

Detective-Inspector Charles Kingston, Dr. Gregory House, Nanny McPhee and the producer when they were Oxbridge students 😂

[@george-davidtomlinson3605]

So groundbreaking, we watched it all a thousand times on our new VCR's and would recite it word for word at school...

[@zeetroyman]

ooooo have you got a video???

[@paulaus]

Snuck out of bed to watch it so we could be cool at school the next day.

[@fisherking7798]

It's funny I agree but what the hell is groundbreaking about it

[@frankrizzo4460]

This would come on Sunday nights late on MTV back in the early 80s I remember staying up watching these shows with my sisters didn't want to miss any episodes.🤔

[@WhoAreYou-.-.]

I still laugh like when I first saw it. The physical comedy when vyv kicks Ben Elton in the head is so fantastic

[@gymrachel]

RIP Bamber Gascoigne. I loved this funny programme when I was growing up. Here's my tribute. May you rest in peace 'Bambi' 🙏

[@zetetick395]

Still solid af comedy! ....Always good to see you're not just remembering the early 80s too fondly.

[@Jay_SUBZ3R0]

*BUZZ!!! “Scumbag, Neil.”* “Uh...can I go to the toilet, please?” HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@briannoojin1710]

My favorite episode of all the brilliance that was The Young Ones.

[@AVIARYCOURT]

Great music in episodes of the Young Ones.

[@richardhockey8442]

@@AVIARYCOURT Madness's appearance - Rik: 'Do you know 'Ashes to Ashes' Suggs: 'You hum it and i'll smash your face in'

[@richardhockey8442]

Alexai Sayle's South African Vampire was pretty good as well, along with any appearance by Jerzy Bolovski, (Sayle again) their mental landlord

[@briannoojin1710]

@@richardhockey8442 no one can do "Dr. Marten's Boots" like him.

[@wadeslea]

RIP Rik. The most talented comic actor out of these eight brilliant comedians.

[@kisbie]

10 surely? Don't forget Griff and Coltrane.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

He certainly made the biggest sacrifice by telling the truth. 🙏🏼♥️

[@SamuelBlack84]

@@reemclaughlin4260 What truth?

[@IconOfSin]

@@SamuelBlack84 the truth about Jesus

[@SamuelBlack84]

@@IconOfSin Your imaginary friend?

[@Robscurity]

"Give us some easy ones Bambi! You big bottom boil!"

[@NemeanLion-]

“Who is the richest person in the world?” “It.........it’s me, isn’t it?”

[@archiescriven6178]

Elon musk be like right now

[@NemeanLion-]

@Dennis Koda Pro trick: you’re an idiot

[@NemeanLion-]

@Lukas Casey no you haven’t troll

[@stephenroney3630]

Donald Trump, "It's me, isn't it?" New York Judge, "No I'm afraid all your assets are now frozen, and you're going to jail".

[@swaldron5558]

Must be Putin, only if won war the Ukraine.

[@BornAgainRN]

After all these years and watching hours of “House” I had idea Lord Monty was Hugh Laurie. Now I can’t watch this without seeing it! LOL

[@TheRealTerranMarine]

What's just as good is they also have Stephen Fry as well

[@sherihoffman47]

They're best mates and did so much together: A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Jeeves & Wooster, and Black Adder!

[@ramshacklerozza]

The way that Neil leans over the balcony waving his arms kills me

[@shack8110]

RIK! BRITAIN! XD

[@SeaJayHasbeenaround]

My parents first showed this to me when I was in about 6th grade and anxious about playing in my first quiz bowl match the next day. It had me laughing so hard I nearly did a spit take with ice cream. Happy to say that I’ve returned to this as I’m packing for college :)

[@israelquezada3785]

"PRick" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CodeBleu724]

The P is silent. My mame is Rick and I use this a lot.

[@dreamschild0515]

.... and Robbie Coltrane as the scientist at the end!

[@thefog7067]

I shall conceal this sticky bun by placing it precariously on the edge of this box!

[@tarheelking2515]

Robbie was in the Harry Potter movies

[@benwatson6729]

"And finally, for 5 bonus points to take you into the lead.... Who's been tampering with my question cards?"

[@markvineyard4149]

Saw this originally on MTV back in the day. Great show but this bit still cracks me up to this day!

[@elizabethstephenson440]

That cake man! Loved the Young Ones, they were amazing. ❤

[@scottfreckle237]

This was by far the greatest episode they ever did

[@shanepolard7916]

Vegetable rights and Peace!!!! What else is there?

[@SamuelBlack84]

Marshmallows and sticky bogies

[@OofusTwillip]

The Canadian group, the Arrogant Worms, did an anthem for vegetable rights, "Carrot Juice Is Murder".

[@andrewbradley4278]

Part of my childhood growing up. Going into school the following day and me and my mates repeating the whole episode from the previous night.. Loved it . Still makes me laugh 40 years later😁😁😁

[@djemmay]

0:43 gotta be Vyvyan who added the P? 😂🤣

[@WhiteJarrah]

They reference this in _Summer Holiday._

[@alt1579]

Fun fact: Stephen Fry was an actual contestant on the actual University Challenge.

[@Imkrhn]

Fun Fact 2: Adrian Edmondson will be too in Dec this year (36 years after this clip)

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

The same year Hugh Laurie rowed for Cambridge in the Boat Race

[@written12]

No surprise there. And a Footlights member, too.

[@leocannon4800]

Fun fact: Fry spoke at Jimmy Savile's funeral saying what great friends they were.

[@alfredttarski4521]

@@leocannon4800 Fun fact: Fry recited this poem at Savile's funeral: "There was a young chaplain from King's Who talked about God and such things; But his real desire Was a boy in the choir With a bottom like jelly on springs."

[@zacatecanjack4476]

"see you teddy bear, com'ere!"

[@SoiledBreeches]

One of the funniest scenes in television history

[@iany8230]

1/1/21 just watching Ade Edmundson on Celebrity University Challenge as Captain! The world goes round!

[@kisbie]

Well, Stephen Fry had already appeared on the real University Challenge a few years before this.

[@markmark5269]

One of the best ever episodes of TYOs

[@chimaamanambu6067]

Vyvyan: *ACHTUNG!* Miss Money: It's not an automatic--

[@raftinkiwi]

.. who said lawks, oh lordy my bottoms on fire. Classic.

[@WhiteJarrah]

"I told you that, Mike, you bloody cheat!" You're on the same team.

[@Square1986]

Bambi: And finally...And finally for 5 bonus points to take you into the lead, who's been tampering with my question cards? Rick: IT WAS ME! IT WAS ME! Damn! Damn! (Audience booing)

[@madamx7422]

One of the greatest assemblies of talent in one place that isn't an award show or music festival

[@DEFENDER_OUTDOORS]

My dad sent me this when I bought a Porsche …. 😂😂😂😂

[@gertlush]

He is not a twat.

[@Brecconable]

@@gertlush 🤣

[@lunahlulah6772]

Griff’s expression at 2:21-2:25 is incredible, haha

[@shack8110]

I like Monk Willy de honk, or whatever the hell he said.

[@BazTheStoryteller]

"Er, can I go to the toilet, please?" BISON: Of course!

[@simonjohnstone6671]

This is so funny, love it 😍😆😂🤣

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

Emma Thompson is so perfect in this

[@thefog7067]

I always thought (and still do) that Emma Thomson is a very beautiful woman & not to mention a fantastic actress

[@SamuelBlack84]

I've got a Porsche!

[@fourutubez7294]

@@SamuelBlack84 It's not an automatic

[@SamuelBlack84]

@@fourutubez7294 Daddy sends hugs

[@misternewoutlook5437]

I knew I recognized that face! Emma Thompson. Who would have thought?

[@courtnisaizon4546]

This is absolutely hysterical!

[@iananderson3799]

Much of this series has not worn well, but this scene is classic.

[@rorycarter6948]

I’ve got a porsche

[@r08800]

Rory Carter it's not an automatic. Lol

[@BrianRooney-zh6hl]

@@r08800 she hasn't changed a bit

[@Kelly14UK]

Jesus the whole scene's brilliant.

[@86breakfastclub]

Best scene in the whole thing

[@valsorrell6160]

Daddy sends hugs 😂😁

[@HailAnts]

As an American I knew nothing about _University Challenge_ so I thought that the whole bit about the host being called 'Bambi' was just a bit of weirdness. It wasn't until over 20 years later that I learned about Bamber Gascoigne!

[@monicadixon4262]

Daddy sends hugs 😂

[@james-fs9vs]

Ive used "wasn't it monk de wally de honk" when I have no idea ever since....

[@neilgerace355]

This show had some amazing guest stars too.

[@Chazza-y3w]

vegetable rights and peace lmfao

[@adriankaill9413]

RIP Robbie Coltrane

[@xact13]

Rick goes to steal the newspaper and then runs back and pays for it lol

[@BrandonSmith84]

The Young Ones vs the half of the Blackadder cast

[@wrmty56413]

True - although at the time, it would've been the Al Fresco cast

[@antonycornell6284]

@@wrmty56413 Missing Siobhan McKenna

[@steveforest8385]

Rik and Ade both appeared in Blackadder - as well as Robbie Coltrane.

[@steveforest8385]

...and the Blackadder writer.

[@NemesisRTCW]

@@steveforest8385 Lord Flasheart. Woooofff

[@6thBeatleFinnxMal0]

4:20 “who’s been tampering with my question cards?”

[@chimaamanambu6067]

Rick: (buzzes in) It was me! It was me!

[@FrenchFriesrGood]

Audience: Booooooooooooooo

[@MsCreepyChan]

"Here, Jumbo, get that doon yeh!" - Most underratedly hilarious line from Robbie Coltrane

[@simpsonchen7189]

Ahh Robbie, we miss you.

[@susanmurray5118]

Used to watch the opening but where they dance stupidly so much. I’d play then rewind play then rewind. In the end I physically wiped the tape so that bit was just snow ha ha.

[@somegirl558]

I love how Stephen Fry plays complete twit here and is still cool.

[@MrMcKane]

What's Vivian got on the desk next to him? It looks like a pile of burned toast.

[@HAPPY-kv1fs]

R.I.P. Bamber Gascoigne...

[@thefog7067]

Rah rah rah we're gonna smash the oiks !!!

[@outsidethepyramid]

oinks = pigs

[@hannahhunter5215]

I watch this every single day and laugh more each time

[@guadalahonky4002]

Kendal Mintcake -- Ben Elton, series co-writer

[@thefog7067]

Ben loves his cameos he's practically in everything he's written somewhere playing a little part!

[@MrKelso85]

I loved this as a kid but as a 38 year old all the references are landing especially as a poor kid who made it to Cambridge and onto University challenge even more 😂😂 - and Hagrid dropping an eclair on them tops it off

[@TherymasterWidnes]

This gets better every time you watch it!

[@skindianu]

"Daddy sends hugs!"

[@colinmackenzie6277]

This EPISODE IS THE G.O.A.T!!!! MUSIC!!! =. Moorhead Live, and then the Classic University Quiz!!! 😂😅😊

[@colinmackenzie6277]

MOTORHEAD!!! ♠️ You Sexy Beasts, right Kiddies?!?!?!? 😂😅😝

[@victorhernandez8723]

Motörhead.

[@kevinhenderson2019]

Starter for Ten always gets em excited

[@stevogeezer]

this is the bollocks....good stuff

[@williamclifford4441]

Amazingly young Emma Thompson!

[@williamwindomtributesite1640]

Wow! Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie. How young!

[@mumenrider862]

Best show ever.

[@misterprecocious2491]

I own both series on DVD, aren't I lucky 🙂

[@jtpinnyc]

Neil was the best dancer ever, such trippy moves

[@tonywebb9215]

Genius...

[@mattadders9819]

UP SCUMBAG ! UP SCUMBAG!💪😬🇬🇧

[@njd2342]

Its now Scumbag University.

[@GIBBO4182]

(P)Rick, and Rick’s reaction, will always make me laugh…even though I know it’s coming!

[@richardhockey8442]

Mr Kendall Mintcake - coming to a No.10 near you this autumn

[@MrDavey2010]

Lord Snott reminds me of Rees Mogg!

[@james-fs9vs]

Muse

[@secretagentbloke]

Toxteth O’Grady bought me here 😂

[@paulg3336]

RIP Robbie Coltrane 14 October 2022

[@Hubbledriver]

Vegetables, Rice and Peas.

[@glitterdrip19]

the host sounds like James Mason 😂

[@alexpn_]

The dancing at the beginning 😂😂

[@violetninja]

My first exposure to Rik Mayall was watching The Young Ones on a Canadian channel called YTV at 3am in the mid-90s. I introduced it many of my friends who liked Drop Dead Fred, probably his only incursion into western film. He will always be Rik with a silent P. Scumbag University Forever.

[@asldkjaslkdj]

Vegetable rights and peace.

[@bbb462cid]

answer the door, Neil!

[@wayneshilcock3027]

Was looking on youtube and found there were some injuries on the set. Look closely as this video had a nasty concussion to Neil as the chocolate eclear fell on all of them.

[@wayneshilcock3027]

@Big Cop Back then the health and safety was not the finest in the world.

[@keozer9556]

I thought you were gonna say when Vivian kicked that bloke in the head hahaha

[@wayneshilcock3027]

@@keozer9556 Hehehe it looked though, one thing they did do very well was the spongy weapons with sound over. So they could hit eachother really hard if they want to.

[@HugheJassoul]

It’s only university challenge Rick, it’s only university challenge!!!!

[@vivaldi1ett]

You can’t pee on Stephen he’s a national treasure

[@sentimentalbloke185]

It's one of his many interests. He's very clever. Ask him.

[@qwargy]

Self appointed that is..

[@fisherking7798]

He's a pedantic prick

[@victorhernandez8723]

Look how young Emma Thompson was back in the 80s!