Al Murray is a love/hate kind of stand-up - his archetypal pub humour seems to appeal more to what the media would consider a generation that's past. I'm not so sure this is the case. This stand-up routine holds up with "comedy genii" of today, the Peter Kay's and Ricky Gervais' of the world, ... Read review
My Gaff My Rules is the eagerly awaited first live stand up video from comic genius Al ... more
Murray. His critically acclaimed and award winning Pub Landlord is one of the most truly original comedy characters created to date.Filmed during it's sell out run a...
The Duke Of Draught...The Prince Of Pils...The One True King Of Beers...The multi-award ... more
winning Al Murray - The Pub Landlord raises the roof at the majestic London Palladium with a crowning performance of his sell-out tour show ...'And Another Thing'.The nation's favourite Pub Landlord holds court with his distinctive common sense reasoning on subjects such as The War on Terror, Hell, Life Itself, and his personal crusade to Bring Back Shame.Having joined the realms of comedy royalty with the success of his prime-time entertainment show Happy Hour (ITV1) and an unprecedented second An Audience with Al Murray The Pub Landlord (ITV 1), the Guv'nor returns to DVD with a magnificent brand new show performed Live at the Palladium.
The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedian Al Murray mightily presides over ... more
the pumps as the inimitable Pub Landlord in this brilliantly observed and hilarious pub based sitcom. Episode 1 - A Woman's Place: The Landlord loves his gaff. It might not have a carvery but it's a pub a real pub where a man is a man and a woman is in the way. He's The Guv'nor and 'Rules is Rules'. But things are set to change with the arrival of Janet a feisty Aussie with a filthy mouth and a talent for pint pulling. Episode 2 - Never Confused: Muzz Jackson the new Brewery Area Manager insists The Guv holds a Gay Night. A gay night? In his Great British Pub? He gets a little hot under the collar because he was never confused. Episode 3 - Hoppy Birthday: Every year on his birthday Terry the pub's resident loser is duty-bound to drink himself under the table. It's tradition a custom of the Landlord's Great British Pub and Terry's not complaining. But this year he's in for a shock! Episode 4 - Monkey's Uncle: A run-in with some adolescent thugs leads The Guv into a confrontation with his old rival - Greg Thomson the landlord from the big pub by the flyover. They go all the way back to Landlord Academy. Episode 5 - King Barsteward: He'll never be a true 'Guv' until he's accepted into 'The Grand Order of Barstewards'. And when his chance arrives The Pub Landlord will do anything to get his Membership. He might even clean the Gents. Episode 6 - Date With Density: Man cannot live on beer and bar snacks alone. Every man has needs and The Guv's no different - after all it's been a year. And when he finally gets himself a date one way or another it will go with a bang.
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Featuring Al Murray hugely popular Pub Landlord character this is fantastically funny ... more
standup from the Perrier award winning artist. 'My Gaff My Rules' is the eagerly awaited first live stand up video from comic genius Al Murray. His critically acclaimed and award winning Pub Landlord is one of the most truly original comedy characters created to date. Filmed during it's sell out run at The Playhouse Theatre the guv'ner puts the good people of Great Britain straight on a few things. With bar room philosophy stretching from the snug to the saloon expect all the normal pub topics: The French politics men and women human nature the French physics toilets God honest toil the nature of genius evolution kids crisps nuts quality lager...Oh and the French!
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Comedy - Director: Gareth Carrivick - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Kathryn Drysdale, Sheridan Smith, Natalie Casey, Will Mellor, Ralf Little
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Production Year: 2004 - Comedy - Director: John Hay - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jimi Mistry, Kate Miles, Dougray Scott
Advantages: Traditional Comedy Disadvantages: Traditional Comedy
Al Murray is a love/hate kind of stand-up - his archetypal pub humour seems to appeal more to what the media would consider a generation that's past. I'm not so sure this is the case. This stand-up routine holds up with "comedy genii" of today, the Peter Kay's and Ricky Gervais' of the world, but is just more old-fashioned.
To those who saw Time Gentleman Please, the underrated sitcom in which Murray played his Landlord character, ... ...funny.
Extras : Al Murray voices a commentary over two particular portions of his routine. Mildy interesting.
Final Verdict : For stand-up, 7/10. He knows how to hold an audience, is genuinely witty (as his ad-libs attest), and isn't a flash in the pan. ... more
Al Murray is a love/hate kind of stand-up - his archetypal pub humour seems to appeal more to what the media would consider a generation that's past. I'm not so sure this is the case. This stand-up routine holds up with "comedy genii" of today, the Peter Kay's and Ricky Gervais' of the world, but is just more old-fashioned.
To those who saw Time Gentleman Please, the underrated sitcom in which Murray played his Landlord character, his stand-up is a natural extension of this. The bigoted, patriotic and traditional pub landlord, standing up for all that is British.
One of the strengths of the characters is that there is something ridiculously gay about Murray anyway. The fact we know this humour is tongue-in-cheek almost makes it acceptable to laugh at.
As an old traditionalist (says a boy of 17), there's certainly room for this among the new-age comedians of today. Yes, there's jokes. Yes, there's the odd Anti-PC comment. But hey, it's funny.
Extras : Al Murray voices a commentary over two particular portions of his routine. Mildy interesting.
Final Verdict : For stand-up, 7/10. He knows how to hold an audience, is genuinely witty (as his ad-libs attest), and isn't a flash in the pan.
Advantages: Hillariously funny Disadvantages: Don't watch in front of the parents!
AlMurray is here in his first live stand-up DVD. For anyone who has not seen the landlordlive I will fill you in on his main philosophies in life.
Men drink beer
Women drink wine (or a fruit based beverage)
The French are all scum
That's pretty much it! It's a simple life made all the more understandable once you've been drinking! This DVD shows Murray at the Playhouse theatre in London. Though you may be worried that it will all be scripted comedy (following the likes of The Office's Ricky Gervais) this comedian has a very different style.
For the first half of the act he talks to people in the audience "Hello guv what's your name?" No matter what they say the trademark response of "Beautiful British name" follows. This is funny but can become a bit repetitive at points. My personal favorite was when he asked one ...
Filmed during his sell out run at the Playhouse Theatre, the Pub Landlord philosophises on a wide range of topics.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date
24/11/2003
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
820 889 2
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Stereo English
Professional reviews
Review
"...I laughed so much, lager came out of my nose!" (Sunday Times, )
"...The world's funniest pub philosopher..." (The Guardian, )
DVD Description
MY GAFF MY RULES sees Al Murray's Pub Landlord in his long awaited first live release. Filmed during his hilarious sell-out run at the Playhouse Theatre, he puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosopies. Opinions on the French, God, kids, toilets and loads of other deep subjects like crisps.... Winner of the Perrier comedy award 1999.
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