Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner's impressions masterclass

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  • Опубліковано 9 сер 2016
  • Stephen Moss learns the art of impersonation from two masters: Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner.
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    Will Moss impress his tutors with his Boris Johnson? Can he manage to stretch his words and perfect the pauses of Dara Ó Briain? And what might My Way sound like performed by Nigel Farage? Plus: McGowan and Bremner share their 10 tips for making a great impression.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 89

  • @stueyguerreiro
    @stueyguerreiro 2 роки тому +17

    Love how Alistair can’t contain himself when Rory does George Galloway……absolutely nails it! 😂😂😂

  • @kflem80
    @kflem80 6 років тому +128

    Hammond, Clarkson and May are looking well

  • @outfluencermedia
    @outfluencermedia 3 роки тому +25

    Alistair McGowan is a true gent, I was sat opposite him on a train back in about 2006 and he was so down to earth and nice for a TV personality. Hope he is well.

  • @m.j.nicholls
    @m.j.nicholls 7 років тому +71

    These two should have their own show. It's time to bring impressions back to the radio/TV.

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 7 років тому +46

    George Galloway - excellent Rory. Even had Alistair laughing.

  • @bydesign3169
    @bydesign3169 7 років тому +49

    I forgot how good Alistair McGowan is. These two definately need a show together.

    • @davidsanderson5918
      @davidsanderson5918 5 місяців тому

      Personally I'd say Alistair McGowan is the BEST OF ALL TIME.....that I've seen anyway, over the last fifty years of enjoying impressionists.

  • @dez3540
    @dez3540 2 роки тому +7

    Alistair's impression of Dara is genius 😂

  • @adamh3985
    @adamh3985 4 роки тому +8

    The George Galloway impression was awesome - i cracked up at it

  • @stevehall5299
    @stevehall5299 3 роки тому +4

    I met Rory once at cricket match, he started doing Benaud,,, David Gower was standing nearby, roaring with laughter!

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 7 років тому +18

    Allistair cracking up at the Andy Parsons impression.

  • @juniourst3ven596
    @juniourst3ven596 4 роки тому +4

    Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner = KINGS OF THE IMPRESSION INDUSTRY!!!

  • @MegaHooper25
    @MegaHooper25 6 років тому +25

    Frank Skinner was spot on.

    • @Misteryowl
      @Misteryowl 3 роки тому

      Eh? It was average.

    • @MegaHooper25
      @MegaHooper25 3 роки тому +2

      Varkings - I’m waiting in anticipation for your perfect attempt

  • @mariasmyles
    @mariasmyles 6 років тому +24

    Impressionists are always more entertaining and impressive OUTSIDE of the typical shows they appear in.
    Culshaw & Stephenson make the mistake of spending 5hrs in make-up, to deliver a silly punchline, when it's intonation, rhythm, emphasis and uniquely recognizable traits that make a great (and hilarious) impression.
    Frank Skinner doesn't have a black musketeers goatee & tache, and yet McGowan here, really nails it.

  • @loungejay8555
    @loungejay8555 3 роки тому +3

    Alistair's Boris was spot on. Quite realistic actually.

  • @RIXRADvidz
    @RIXRADvidz 8 років тому +11

    glad to see two great funny guys still around, my only contact is here on YT, ancient re-runs of guesting and hosting various shows. but a quick class in being funny? gotta.

  • @ull4h
    @ull4h 6 років тому +2

    This is like those scenes in movies/animes where the amateur protagonist seeks assistance from the elder gurus/masters. McGowan and Bremner are absolute beasts!

  • @tjg475
    @tjg475 6 років тому +5

    This is more interesting than the sketches themselves
    Really fascinating

  • @shmookins
    @shmookins 6 років тому +6

    Amazing. And that Dara at the start is absolutely perfect. It's Dara! My eyes are telling me no, but my brain is telling me yes.

  • @Nounismisation
    @Nounismisation 7 років тому +11

    Wonderful to see this. Thank you for uploading. I feel almost privileged to have seen even this glimpse of what impressionists think about. And to have it from those two in particular...well, I had thought it would be too much to hope for.
    Thank you for posting.

  • @cecilebraillie4471
    @cecilebraillie4471 Рік тому +1

    I could watch a whole hour of Alistair doing Dara. It was so spot on.

    • @2Sorts
      @2Sorts 8 місяців тому +1

      Be careful googling that one! 😂

  • @emmacassidy8482
    @emmacassidy8482 6 років тому +4

    You really have to be born with a gift.

  • @TheFoji8
    @TheFoji8 6 років тому +17

    I thought they were impersonating Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May from the thumbnail

  • @chughes156
    @chughes156 6 років тому +3

    This was fascinating viewing! Great to see how much thought and analysis goes in to a good impression

  • @Squats200
    @Squats200 3 роки тому +2

    Both are legends!

  • @concretelampost
    @concretelampost Рік тому +4

    Biggest laugh was at the end... when Nish Kumar said he was a 'Comedian'! 'You can say it all you want Kumar... never going to come true'!

  • @TheManorBeast
    @TheManorBeast 5 років тому +1

    Explaining boris Johnson
    Let’s talk to youuuuuu
    Killed me 😂😂😂

  • @taja1976
    @taja1976 3 роки тому

    My favourite form of comedy. Wish there was more.

  • @davetubervid
    @davetubervid 7 років тому

    Brilliant analysis.

  • @bigteno4597
    @bigteno4597 6 років тому +2

    Along with Rob Brydon, best ever!!

  • @erniescullion8452
    @erniescullion8452 Рік тому

    That smokes class

  • @kh7688
    @kh7688 7 років тому +3

    Absolutely love these two, and I'm glad there hasn't been a dislike yet. Impressionists will always have a lasting...erm...impression on me 😀

  • @lewangillard9701
    @lewangillard9701 2 роки тому +1

    5:43 love that

  • @dixienormouse1441
    @dixienormouse1441 Рік тому

    See these two on the same screen hilarious

  • @davidnorman4923
    @davidnorman4923 4 роки тому

    Hilarious! Both are brilliant impressionists!

  • @jdmguy44
    @jdmguy44 9 місяців тому

    Alastair and Rory are the best impressionists bar none.

  • @christophertull7787
    @christophertull7787 2 роки тому

    Love it!!!

  • @KhanivoreQniba
    @KhanivoreQniba 7 років тому

    Brilliant.

  • @JB-wd2bd
    @JB-wd2bd 2 роки тому

    Genius.

  • @misterg3627
    @misterg3627 3 роки тому

    Brilliant

  • @LukeABarnes
    @LukeABarnes 3 роки тому

    Please do this again.

  • @Harriet-Jesamine
    @Harriet-Jesamine 6 років тому +1

    Bremner and Mcgowan together, that would be beyond epic.

  • @nigelwilliams9307
    @nigelwilliams9307 10 місяців тому

    Very clever men.

  • @louissearle2709
    @louissearle2709 3 роки тому

    Anyone else click on this thinking it was an impressionist trio doing Top Gear?

  • @martm216
    @martm216 5 років тому

    Stephen Moss is a great guy. Read his book 'The Rookie', about his adventures as an amateur, competing, chess player.

  • @MsGnor
    @MsGnor Рік тому

    The Farage one 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @gmaccruyff55
    @gmaccruyff55 7 років тому +3

    Does Bremner not do Andy Murray?

  • @gmaccruyff55
    @gmaccruyff55 6 років тому +4

    Mike Yarwood had people with original personalities in the 70s! McGowan and Bremner grew up in an era of people with zero personalities ,hence why its more difficult now! Mmm Betty!

  • @johnking5174
    @johnking5174 5 років тому

    2:05 - Dara O'Briain has a little bit of a Jay Leno trait in his speaking. If you listen here to Alistair doing Dara's "explaining" it sounds like Leno's pitch too.

  • @user-yu4ub7vf9b
    @user-yu4ub7vf9b 4 роки тому

    新年快樂
    老闆

  • @bobsloft7155
    @bobsloft7155 9 місяців тому

    The funniest was Nish Kumar introducing himself as a comedian.

  • @TheAshlovesu
    @TheAshlovesu 5 років тому +1

    Thought it would be a Jezza, Hammond and May impression ngl

  • @elbecko7969
    @elbecko7969 3 роки тому

    Has there ever been a show involving all of Bremner, Culshaw, McGowan, Ravens, Stephenson and Ancona?

    • @architectofechoes4
      @architectofechoes4 10 місяців тому

      I did recently see a YT video of Alistair doing a brilliant impression of the late Michael Parkinson interviewing Rory, John and Ronni as themselves, discussing their impressions.

  • @6611haggis
    @6611haggis Рік тому +1

    Farage is a tough one.

  • @aaronisaac9105
    @aaronisaac9105 4 роки тому

    Did he ever do Galloway on Dead Ringers? that was incredible.

    • @baronmeduse
      @baronmeduse 2 роки тому

      Bremner isn't on Dead Ringers!

  • @JonathanAnon
    @JonathanAnon 6 років тому +1

    And one more thing about the Daire impression - he is Irish, not f**king Scottish.

  • @huggybear811
    @huggybear811 5 років тому

    The goatee is shocking

    • @baronmeduse
      @baronmeduse 3 роки тому

      I think he was playing Erik Satie in a fringe show at the time.

  • @JonSeggie
    @JonSeggie 8 років тому +3

    Why is Alistair wearing his boxer shorts?

  • @rectify2003
    @rectify2003 Рік тому

    Haha 😁

  • @alicelost7067
    @alicelost7067 6 років тому

    Why is McGowan so hot?

    • @baronmeduse
      @baronmeduse 3 роки тому +1

      Despite the cooling effect of linen shorts. It's a mystery.

  • @bystander1489
    @bystander1489 2 роки тому

    Bremner is the best ever world wide but to much UK politics

  • @honeypower
    @honeypower 4 роки тому

    McGowan's Frank Skinner is amazing

    • @Misteryowl
      @Misteryowl 3 роки тому

      I don't know why you're hearing, mate...

    • @honeypower
      @honeypower 3 роки тому

      @@Misteryowl wot?

    • @Misteryowl
      @Misteryowl 3 роки тому

      Sorry. You're right. It's an uncanny impression.

  • @-M0LE
    @-M0LE 5 років тому +3

    Except Jon Culshaw is the far superior impressionist

  • @bryanbelshaw7725
    @bryanbelshaw7725 6 років тому +3

    John Culshaw better than both.

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 5 років тому

      BRYAN BELSHAW 👍💯thank you

    • @Misteryowl
      @Misteryowl 3 роки тому

      Nah.

  • @daveydumpling
    @daveydumpling 9 місяців тому

    It’s so obvious that McGowan is better than bremner.

  • @darrinmcneill534
    @darrinmcneill534 3 місяці тому

    Legends ❤

  • @oliveroneill1388
    @oliveroneill1388 Рік тому

    You Don have an Irish breed

  • @oliveroneill1388
    @oliveroneill1388 Рік тому

    Abit delusional.

  • @scooby1992
    @scooby1992 4 роки тому +6

    Andy Parsons was spot on .