Same here. The predictable reaction from the conservative UK press was pure Partridge. Best bit isn't shown, when Nina explains what she said to get the clown to leave Alan alone.
Clune isn't but clown is. Same word as English, and it's pronounced "kloon" so their French is correct. A clown in French is a slapstick clown, children's clown, as here. Also pitre ..... a buffoon or imbecile.
@@misteral1083 of course. We have a Cluniac monastery in our town, I thought it was derived from moon relatedness but it was founded in cluny, France in 910. My mistake!
Alan making a stand against smut on a family show and he gets humiliated. Just a shame he didn't have the skill and experience to deal with the clown leader
David Schneider did a comedy film in Galway, Ireland, many years ago and everyone said he was a great sport not least for having to repeatedly get dunked in a freezing Galway Bay. What a mensch!😂
@@robsmithracing I remember a little French from school. I believe the last words she says are 'ton niveau' - 'your level', which fits best with Nina's own translation later on. At the beginning she clearly says 'Toto mon ami' - Toto my friend.
+Adam Ford oh god! you're not one of those guys are you? ha ha getting offended and outraged because someone doesn't suit your liberal views you were force fed in university? ha ha
For some reason the Paris Olympics opening ceremony drew me here...
Would've loved to know what Alan thought of that. :D
Same here.
The predictable reaction from the conservative UK press was pure Partridge.
Best bit isn't shown, when Nina explains what she said to get the clown to leave Alan alone.
How brilliant is David Schneider in this ?
He was super creepy with that awful tongue hanging out. I imagine any women having to experience that must be grusome
Yes superb. Still funny
Harpo Marx vibes there
Absolutely brilliant.
Terrifically brilliant!
I swear I just saw them on The Olympics Opening Ceremony.
went to see cirque du Soleil the other day and couldn't help noticing that they've basically based all their clowning on this sketch.
This is so funny. Fantastic choreography. David Schneider is absolutely brilliant.
2:24 made me genuinely laugh out loud.
"I presume you're in charge"
I use this line at least twice a week...😂
I'm in charge. Read the standing orders.
That female clown is ooh la la
She is indeed
When he calls them a disgrace is to funny. He Actually seems to hate them with ever fibre of his body as he didn't like there act lol.
Harpo reincarnated .
its like a 5 minute cirque du soleil,which is 5 too many.
And that ladies and gentlemen sums up the French 😁
Partridge is along with Brent the best comic character of the past 40 years. KMKY is unparalleled
Hear hear
Here Here
Agreed
Armando Ianucci
Brent isn't even close, the longevity of partridge , the career and spiraling nature of the decline is superb, oasthouse is sublime
David Schnieder as Harpo
The lead clown is actually Alan's boss, Tony Hayers, playing a prank, but Alan doesnt recognise him.
Er... No
The actor plays multiple roles in the series. All of them do.
Jonny Jackson Are you on the spectrum?
@@sangyedorje3564 No. Did you know your names an anagram of J Greasy Dong?
@@jonnyjackson6050 hahaha, funny and relevant. Anal dirgeprat anyone?
Some things just go straight over peoples heads huh?
I love how this avant garde experimental performance troupe is called 'Circus Of Clowns'.
Steve! Steve! Steve!...Steve......Steve! Steve, STEVE! Steve!....Steve! ....Steve
He'll catch him later
Canal 5 - Jonny et Bing presentent l'edition speciale - CITRON chuckle sexy!
Disappointed to discover after all these years that "clune" is not actually the French word for clown :(
Clune isn't but clown is. Same word as English, and it's pronounced "kloon" so their French is correct.
A clown in French is a slapstick clown, children's clown, as here.
Also pitre ..... a buffoon or imbecile.
Clune is moon.
Opposite to soleil.
@@highdownmartin Lune is moon, no?
@@misteral1083 of course. We have a Cluniac monastery in our town, I thought it was derived from moon relatedness but it was founded in cluny, France in 910. My mistake!
"You're a disgrace." Is what I say to my stepdad because he doesn't find this funny lol.
Alan making a stand against smut on a family show and he gets humiliated. Just a shame he didn't have the skill and experience to deal with the clown leader
David Schneider did a comedy film in Galway, Ireland, many years ago and everyone said he was a great sport not least for having to repeatedly get dunked in a freezing Galway Bay. What a mensch!😂
I presume your in charge.
you’re!
~Ross Geller~
'Tail between his legs'
Classic Partridge.
Patrick Marber is a triumph!
Melanie Hudson superb as Nina Vanier.
The guy who plays the "clown" with the shock of blonde hair is brilliant - totally fucking hilarious. :-D
David Schneider, from The Day Today/Brass Eye
It's also Tony Hayers, former head of the BBC, lol
Oh and he was in Mission Impossible at the end.
ArcanePath360 and the scientist at the start of 28 Days Later
Also in an episode of Mr Bean doing judo ironically, seeing as he did a judo sketch on the day today.
He actually reminds me of Bryan ferry with that pencil moustache
Can someone translate the French please? I know she tells Alan later, but I would like an exact translation. The clown's words too.
My friend, it's not worth it he's a bit rubbish and too inexperienced to cope with someone on you level haha.
oh okay sorry I didn't know
well it took nearly 2years to get the answer! but thanks, it was worth the wait. 😃
She says “ok that’s enough of embarrassing this idiot, go have a drink and we’ll see you later” to which the clown replies “oh ok then”.
@@robsmithracing I remember a little French from school. I believe the last words she says are 'ton niveau' - 'your level', which fits best with Nina's own translation later on. At the beginning she clearly says 'Toto mon ami' - Toto my friend.
@@Amethyst_Friend I’m afraid I made it up. I learnt GCSE German not French!
"What was he doing on the bloody roof?"
Predicted the Paris Olympic opening ceremony.
Wonder what Al made of the Opening Ceremony in Paris?
Tony "Smell my cheese" Hayers, director of the BBC
And he had the nerve to deny Al another series!
Best thing about the real Cirque du soleil is the musicians
The French presenter with the bob is quietly filthy.
Widmerpool99 that’s the lovely & talented Mel Hudson...
I would hope so
“You’re a disgrace” is one of my favourite things to use
Monsieur Testicle
"Steve he's coming out!"
tony hares!
hot clown
Cash back!
Back of the net!
+pachma Jurassic park
In off the red!
Glen ponds is the subject of a sacking
What is the name of the girl who plays the French presenter?
Ed Rooney Mel Hudson.
Would haved loved to see Alan covering the Paris Olympics opening ceremony especially Papa Smurf
accordian player was the school teacher
Schneider occupying Alan’s chair - typical of this crowd
Who's here after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics?
Disgusting! This country...
Brilliant lol
Who'd have known Tony Hayes was a clown before head of the BBC
Spiceworld!
th reactions here are gold.....en farts
A great sketch of sexual nonsense, fun and inuendoes. To luv or not to luv, that is the question !
Is that Rebecca Front as the female clown?
Is that 80s pop temptress Sonia in the Cirque de Clunes?
3rd clown is Ben Moor !!
Childish things can be very funny lol😂
He really has the most extraordinary face, I would like him and Rowan Atkinson to have a "face off"! actually that sounds like one of Alan's ideas lol
Ron Wylie Lynne....idea for a programme
i love love love AP! :D
Tail between his legs!
Comedy gold 😂😂😂
Jurassic Park!
tony hayers is dead!
It's Tony Hayers with a wig on.
Stephen Dines
No, it's David Schneider acting.
I want to get a ticket for one of the art centres!
I'm sure there'll be plenty available
No, no, no
Yes, I realised that. He's brilliant! :-D
Is that Rebecca front there as the clown
Sure looks like her, although she does appears as fashion designer after this segment
It's Melanie Hudson. She also had a comedy radio show which is worth listening to; it's called The Hudson and Pepperdine Show.
@@nytrex2001melanie hudson is the co-presenter, not the clown...
1:47 That's very rude
Why can't all women dress like that French mime like uuum all the time?
That may be the worst UA-cam comment I have ever seen. Congratulations, you are pathetic.
+Adam Ford oh god! you're not one of those guys are you? ha ha getting offended and outraged because someone doesn't suit your liberal views you were force fed in university? ha ha
+Lord Nose here's another stewdent
He's such a crack-up. Actually, at the risk of being dubbed a chav or whatever it is, I quite like the outfit he wears 🙄.
Council housing and violent?
Mon ami, ça ne vaut pas le coup il est un peu nul et trop inexpérimenté pour faire face à quelqu'un de ton niveau
No...that was just a noise.
The real joke is that Alan is absolutely right - Cirque de Clowns is truly terrible.
Appalling❤