Will this wind...?

[@dryfesands1367]

Literally *Everyone* in this Cult is a legend. Is this the best cast in a sketch ever?

[@offrampt]

One of them is a no one.

[@janethammond5925]

Good grief...Peter Cook, John Cleese/ Monty Python team, and Rowan Atkinson plus others I recognize....what an incredible gathering of british comedic talent! This is the holy grail , no pun intended 😉 So glad this popped up on my youtube feed...brilliant!

[@gary1642]

This video was one of the first films I watched on a video recorder/player. I watched it so many times I could recite every sketch from start to finish. Peter Cook was by far my favourite. The judge and the sketch with John Cleese about interesting facts crack me up to this day. Cook was a genius. RIP Mr Jolly.

[@mikebarbee2217]

Same here! We had this on Video Disc back in the early 80's. Watched it all the time. Still hilarious! Also from the Secret policeman's other ball..BEEKEEPING, THE FOUR YORKSHIREMEN, THEY'RE NAKED AND THEY DO DANCE

[@steveansell3981]

was an instant classic - and remained so over the years

[@djbartlett]

Benn looking for this for some time now! Thanks! I've been "doing" this skit at work for so long, and NO ONE else remembered it! They all thought I was nuts.

[@scottenriquez1930]

Ninnies.....

[@joangibb7480]

I saw Beyond the Fringe on Broadway. I was immediately hooked on British Humor! Found a recording of most of it on a record at a local store. Invited my friends Pam and Bonnie to come listen. They were weeping tears of laughter. We memorized most of it. We were in high school and we'd repeat lines in class. The teachers were not amused. OH SAUCY WOOSTER!! NOW, TIS STEEL TWIXT GUT SND BLADDER INTERPOSED. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@md61211]

I believe it's from The Secret Policeman's Ball (or The Secret Policeman's Other Ball)

[@MattIon]

I used to have this on an audio tape, recorded from CBC's weekly comedy show, Sunday Side Up... listened to it endlessly. Loved every second of it :) To this day, anytime I hear someone's doomsday predictions, I just think, "It was GMT, wasn't it?"

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Rest In Peace, Terry Jones and Peter Cook. 💔

[@experi-mentalproductions5358]

And David Rappaport and Ken Campbell.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

And Terry Jones.

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

The relationship between Atkinson and Cook reminds me of the conversation between Richard III's ghost/head and Prince Edmund in the first season of Blackadder.

[@norristerse]

the "protein causes vice" banner must be a reference to the feller who used to wander round the west end in a sandwich board years ago, warning us of the evils of protein. he would hand out pamphlets saying eggs and nuts should be avoided at all costs, as they give you wood. he is sorely missed

[@ketmaniac]

Faces identified: Peter Cook Eleanor Bron John Cleese Rowan Atkinson Ken Campbell Terry Jones Michael Palin David Rappaport

[@joshme3659]

Impressive cast

[@carolineelkington6563]

"we dont want to hear this Will This Wind again thank you very much, that would be a very Tedious Experience...."

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

There is some talent on that stage, that doesn't happen everyday

[@MrsGamgee977]

My favourite skit from SPB! Thanks so much for putting it up!

[@kaymuldoon3575]

The dark haired woman is Eleanor Bron, who was in the Beatles movie Help.

[@carolineelkington6563]

Total Genius of Peter Cook. Sadly missed. I wonder how many of us have looked at this today (21 December 2012), I havent seen four horses yet....

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Well, that might have to do with the the tiny fact that they got stuck in the traffic of sins. Don't bother, tomorrow same time ?

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Caroline Elkington yes, Peter was a genius and so was Terry, who we just lost the other day (January 21, 2020). 😥

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

Lol, actual 2012 comment...

[@ErichoTTA]

Best line "You're speaking too low for the human ear, which I happen to be equipped with"

[@Toranaboy634]

"Which is what I am equipped with" I think, but well chosen Eric.

[@Harani66]

is still use this line on a regular basis :-)

[@halwasserman7905]

I didn't hear what someone said at work one time and said, "You are speaking too softly for the human ear." The people there were greatly amused. They did not know it was from anything and I didn't enlighten them about it.

[@laqlouq]

Brilliant, just brilliant ....

[@cassidicci4]

Oh my. Peter Cook, Rowan Atkinson, Cleese, Gilliam and that a young Adrian Edmondson in the umm good? How great :)

[@cassidicci4]

Oh no it’s Rappaport!!! Time Pirates is a perennial fave

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

And a pre-Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy too.

[@bazmanj]

Wittertainment sent me here 2019

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

Me too!

[@MrOddThoughts]

Hello to Jason Isaacs

[@spikesnoog5864]

MrOddThoughts tinkety tonk...

[@tobyisgreat]

Same 👍

[@gerardsweeney9063]

This seems an appropriate sketch to ask... Everything will be alright in the end, won't it?

[@JimC]

For those who may be interested, Rowan was actually speaking like Dudley Moore in Beyond The Fringe (Broadway cast) on the LP/CD (not the video). kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpuopXVpp691b9E

[@joangibb7480]

Yes. I had the immense pleasure of seeing that show!!!

[@jazura2]

Thank you I was sure there was a recording of this sketch with Dudley Moore where he corpses. It was even actually funnier as I recall.

[@danielaphant]

I have been looking for this for years! Thanks!

[@TrevorDennis100]

Stark raving mad, but it still makes me smile 40 years later. In fact I think that Rowan Atkinson came close to more than smiling, and corpsing the sketch. :-) Hah! Now there's a strange thing. I just Googled çorpsing and the first hit was about how Peter Cook used to try and make Dudley Moore laugh in their comedy sketches by throwing in funny ad libs. Perhaps not that strange, and actually Google making use of my recent search history when I looked for this very video. It's a clever old world we live in.

[@emorejekul]

This is the part when Rowan stole the show. 10 years after, Mr. Bean was born.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

emorejekul Black Adder came just 4 years after this.

[@joangibb7480]

He stole the show with his piano performance.....couldn't end the darn thing.

[@ken131]

Thank you thank you thank you! I've wanted this for so long!

[@pollytyke]

thanks,being trying to remember the rest of the will this wind speech for years.i was not disappionted

[@fahybygate1968]

Just Google Beyond the Fringe and you may never stop laughing

[@ESDA17]

Have you brought the picnic basket?

[@nickcastings1568]

Peter Cook, absolute legend!

[@steevsmith2792]

Classic sketch. Thankyou.

[@DrHeinzDoofenschmirtz]

Can anyone explain the joke about the "Pearl and Dean" sign? I only know they are an advertising company which a jingle called "Asteroid".

[@CheckDare]

"We don't have all day 'til the end of the world."

[@angelicaluce3230]

'WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!" my favorite line!

[@muttlee9195]

I loves Elenor Brons ❤️

[@stewartnicol3028]

For anyone who has accepted a multi-translated script as ultimate Truth.....this might be as True as whatever you have believed and spread to others....

[@davidnjoroge5705]

Do you have videos

[@MichaelPalinFan2008]

JESUS. I never even knew Rowan Atkinson was THAT old. He looks about 30, and this was 31 years ago, which would make him 61 about..

[@katesatriani]

How did they do this with straight faces?? thanks for posting- never seen this before.

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Peter nearly cracked when repeating the full question.

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

How apt that all the gifted comedians on that stage should be following the ridiculously talented PETER COOK. Is that a way to run a fucking ballroom? ❤✌

[@smentina]

Brilliant!

[@sfshinz]

At 3:06, it looks for all the world as though Peter Cook is about to corpse.

[@LilianaVonK]

Don't forget Ken Campbell and Sylvester McCoy as well. :)

[@TheMarkyMarx]

Camping...same time next week? bring the picnic basket!

[@HCherns]

@ThePhiltheValiant And for a reprise on the new date, October 21! (written on October 24)

[@ratholin]

happy rapture day! I think now is a good time to think of the reason this particular skit was made for the secret policeman's ball, to raise money to abolish torture and spread human rights through the world. Since the world isn't going to end might as well get back to trying to make it liveable for everyone.

[@leaningoak]

@KaptKan1 Excellent come back. Look everyone, I've been thrashed by superior intellect!

[@davidrennie1924]

Where are my fellow Wittertainees?

[@ZanderNyrond]

Does anyone remember the guy who used to stand around near Tottenham Court Road tube station with a sandwich board proclaiming that protein was the source of all evil? That and sitting, I seem to recall...

[@cw7792]

yes - eat less meat etc. he used to be at Leicester Square as well

[@palmeracallejera]

Yes indeed. He was especially concerned about the millenial conflagration that could come from simultaneous consumption of protein whilst taking the weight of one’s feet. He was personally never going to sit, and walked up and down Oxford Street for decades.

[@md61211]

@@palmeracallejera They don't make characters like that anymore

[@tincoffin]

Anyone know what happened to the far funnier version with Dudley Moore ....? It was on You Tube

[@jazura2]

Yes much funnier. Very hard to find

[@jaycrayton3327]

wouldn't it be nice for XR and it's off shots to take a look at this....Brilliant...with a little bit of calm, technology & innovation we'll sort this out. Humanity is underated

[@robridgeway1964]

is that ade edmondson towards the upper right?

[@jeffreycasteldeoro]

It's David Rappaport

[@ysgol3]

There's a 60s version of this sketch, (possibly here on KZbin) where 'will this wind', despite being spoken by the great Dudley Moore (I think) doesn't get a laugh at all.

[@BlackMaria61]

What happened was that Cook and Atkinson improvised on that scene and made it the crux of the sketch, where it had just been a throwway line in the original

[@Lorelcom]

Yes there is, but there is another version where the "will this wind?" section is developed into a hilarious bit that gets lots of laughs. I find the Cook/Moore exchange funnier than the Cook/Atkinson exchange. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpuopXVpp691b9E

[@Lorelcom]

@@BlackMaria61, wrong. Cook and Moore developed this section of the script before Atkinson appeared on the scene. You can hear it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpuopXVpp691b9E The Cook/Moore exchange was funnier in my opinion.

[@annerackham]

genius

[@timothylanders3189]

You can see the strong resemblance of character forming for the Life of Brian

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

This was after the life of Brian

[@Yehudittx]

@ThePhiltheValiant that's why I am going to put it in my facebook page...

[@GoteeDevotee]

where?

[@MaskedMan66]

@MichaelPalinFan2008 Grecian Formula works wonders.

[@potterbond007]

he isn't stammering!! hez just in character..

[@LoreleiMission]

"Same time tomorrow?"

[@gfoursux9]

It was GMT, right?

[@At0micPunk90]

Perfect caricature for the crazies that constantly say that "WE ARE IN THE END TIMES!!!!" You'd think that after being wrong so many times they'd stop. They were wrong about May 21st, 2011, and they'll be wrong next time around.

[@tehinfidel]

This must be what it's like going to a Jehovah's Witness church. "Right, same time tomorrow then. Surely the world will bother to get around to ending."

[@carolineelkington6563]

well Im still here sofar... on 21/12/12...

[@TheMarkyMarx]

ndak... which god?

[@petec4224]

Genius

[@kitabwalli]

Check also Rowan Atkinson as Toby introducing people to hell.

[@sarasunshine777]

so cool very funny!

[@graemestarkey7524]

Well, the Veil of the Temple is always rather dodgy........

[@chigwife862]

@KaptKan1 they didn't kill in the name of atheism, or because they were atheist. and there actually is debate about whether stalin and hitler were actually atheist or not, but they were dictators so they didn't have much choice publicly (they have to be the ultimate authority, not god). religion, meanwhile, has been the explicitly stated reason for executing/killing millions since the beginning of time (from the stone age to iraq). people are rarely killed in the name of atheism.

[@TheMarkyMarx]

Camping...same time next week?

[@philyellen3971]

Hello to Jason Isaacs

[@davebentley4829]

that was kin funny,lol

[@montgomeryrichard]

This clip sums the whole thing up a right load of ...... Then again I could be wrong and it takes me unawares,hopefully it will not come at an inconvenent time like sitting on the toilet, or one of those rare times I have sex....... well if it is at least the earth will move.

[@SwarthySkinnedOne]

Rowin's chosen WBs Martin the Martian-like tone of voice and pronunciation aptly fit his pallid facial expressions to depict I suppose the oddest one in this bleak cult of "Dooms Day" worshipping wierdos. Charmingly cute.

[@stevenaustin8274]

Just stop oil fifty years ago !

[@phildread]

Prophecies! I shit on 'em ! :-D

[@slashingraven]

One-year anniversary of the Rapture tomorrow! Have you brought the picnic baskets?

[@markpearson7532]

The Brexit project fear committee

[@chigwife862]

@KaptKan1 those people did not kill others *because* they were atheists (and it's debatable whether Stalin actually was), most of the time it was for political reasons, or simply because they were insane; their religion or lack-there-of had no effect at all on their decisions. millions of people across the world were killed for thousands of years directly because of religion (heresy, sacrifice etc), so in that sense, yes, religion has been the cause of more deaths than atheism.

[@peterdavies2960]

Is that Mr. Bean?

[@IHateYoutubeHandlesVeryMuch]

Yeah, that's Rowan Atkinson

[@MarrsAttax]

First ever extinction rebellion protest

[@schizoidboy]

Tell that to intelligent people who do believe and the stupid people who don't.

[@TheMark1840]

Im here because of corona virus...

[@Skraeling1000]

Will this virus be so mighty as to lay low the idiots of the eeaarrth?

[@AntonHu]

@jn7000 Surely this sketch is an appropriate comment on all dogmatic religion, not just Christianity?

[@OrganHats]

LOOOOOL

[@j.boucher1412]

Pete's great -- but Atkinson's mugging is so old now.

[@skepticaldemocrat]

@thesurgeon There`s debate about whether stalin was actually atheist? You got to be kidding...

[@Pigletito09]

me lo recomendo chatgpt

[@cuddleshuddles]

hahahaLOL

[@MaskedMan66]

@bobgreen623 And suppose someone was to come back with "peace schmeace?"

[@TheMarkyMarx]

happy rapture day! Free your minds abandon from religious dogma and fundamentalism! This is the Humanist age.

[@MaskedMan66]

Was this the origin of Mr. Bean?

[@SeniorMeat]

Mr Bean!

[@Ad-Lo]

@ThePhiltheValiant None taken! I'm Christian, and I am still here! Are you? ;-) *hangs head in shame for those people who plainly defaced my faith and destroyed many peoples lives*

[@maryann1473]

babbaablaa

[@leedsmanc]

Ooh a You Tube argument about religion, these things are always insightful, ooh and someone invoked Godwin's Law very early in this one I see. Fascinating.

[@bobgreen623]

on the other hand this is just fucking hilarious. history schmistory, religion schmeligion, atheism schmatheism, hide under whatever banner you like but the killing has to stop. peace

[@markpearson7532]

Could easily be project fear

[@ZacGolus]

Climate “scientists”

[@mynthecooldude]

Trump supporters.

[@gfoursux9]

Oh for Christ's sake. Give it up.

[@mynthecooldude]

@@gfoursux9 I had my gloating fun a month ago, and I overdosed on the schadenfreude.

[@Nick300wm]

Project fear

[@schizoidboy]

you don't have to be religious to be incredibly stupid and you don't have to be stupid to be religious.

[@PaulBlomJr]

Have you brought the picnic basket?