NTNON "There's A Man In Iran" (Ayatollah Song)

[24697298]

Check out Pamela in the song 'i like trucking ' stunning.

[alecbathgate]

In case no one has mentioned it , the Ayotollah is Billy Connolly. If it has been mentioned , forgive me. I couldn't be bothered scrolling

[CeticWales]

Why can't we have satire like this now-a-days

[THALIDO]

@CeticWales We cant have humour like this these days, because Extremists would probably fire bomb the BBC.

[vkman34]

When you think just a cartoon in a Danish newspaper would trigger a bomb attack, just imagine what this would do today if it was broadcast.

[ucanseethejoin]

I believe Billy was still married to his previous wife back then.

Peter Powell used to play this on his radio one show

[rowanmark21]

I feel our humour as a nation :"Monty Python";"Not the nine o'clock news,""Q.I.""Shakespeare."The great"IF" cartoons.These are to name a few indeed,but these are the ones who to me epitomize the best of our cultural legacy and hope for the future.The pen mightier than sword. Humour mightier than my self righteousness.love to all

[GuntherL1]

I love it! Political incorrectness rules!!!

[rheaprinzmetal]

i wonder if actors/comedians on American comedy shows today would be able to get away with this?

[siliyemoodislam]

Islam is full of shit!!!

[Singapom888]

The NTNON songs themselves were usually very good, and this is one of the best - "I may be in England but my heart's a hostage in Iran...": brilliant...

[superman20000x]

This is a parody of which song

[falcons1988]

Pamela Stephenson in this is HOT!!!!

[tokyoskippy]

@falcons1988 : BIlly Connoly is a lucky man I tell you.

[Arrested101]

@falcons1988 She was a peach!

[Totalpranny]

Wow she actually had a damn good voice. Don't know what it's like now

[fritspas]

@willobi

Oi, have a cup of tea, put on a Cat Stevens record and chill the fuck out.

[willobi]

@fritspas a  fresh brew sounds like bloody good idea thanks mate .

[bigcherry99]

@fritspas - i would never listen to anything produced by a muslim

[Muckbird1234]

I can't shake off the thought that this is a parody of a real song. Is there anything that has the same tune?

[stoikes]

Billy Connolly -- you're wife would get it!!

[johncrwarner]

And she married the man playing Ayatollah Khomeini too LOL

[IanGorton]

Yeah lucky him

[00bean00]

I can't get over the young and happy Rowan Atkinson singing in his outfit!

[nezapamatovatelne]

yeah, it's so unusual. :)

[nezapamatovatelne]

Could someone write down the lyrics? Pleeeease.

[edidsbury]

There's a man in Iran that I can't resist

Much revered kinda weird got this chick in a twist

And even in these World War 3 times I can't help wishing he were mine

Ayatollah Khomeini closer and I will fall for your charms Ayatollah don't come any closer or I will send out an alarm and rush into your arms

Well I used to love Sadat but Ive had that seen

I've been hit by Schmidt and I once went for Begin

Well I had to discard Giscard tho he was kinda neat and clean

[edidsbury]

(2) Unlike Barry Sheene

(line unknown) is that the glint of love in his eye?

Yes, Ayatollah, come any closer and I will lose my cool. Ayatollah, don't come any closer or I'll get a hold on you.

Tho you are as stubborn as a mule, I want you to be my man. I may be in England, but my heart's a hostage in Iran!

(Hope that helps!)

[nezapamatovatelne]

@edidsbury Thank you very much. I tried to understand to text, but with no success.

[petehuskins]

Its a SAD SAD SAD truth that this song probably be deemed PC enough to broadcast now. (fuck PC!!!!!)

[falcons1988]

Well Said, we should broadcast it, in a stand against current procovactive threats

[jimmyj1969]

Thanks for posting this! I loved NTNON when broadcasted here in Greece in early 80's!!! We used to love british satyrical programms -too bold & far-out for our TV dack then! I guess political correctness killed the good old free spirit, little by little...

People nowdays are loosing their sense of humor -all over the world. Maybe 'cause enerybody feel more insecure & hopeless...

[steveat22]

until tv gets rid of cowel we will not get anthing good on tv falcon

[TheGodParticle]

lucky billy thats all i can say.

[reichman73]

I got a NTNON LP in 1983 which had this song, and since then I've been looking for the video clip. Brilliant!

[falcons1988]

This would be not allowed on TV now, too no PC

[gurneyer]

Well it was not included in last night's programme altho the songs were mentioned.

[falcons1988]

I watched that programme, it is sad when that is the best thing on TV. I think Howard Goodall did a good job with the music.

[IanGorton]

@falcons1988 Yeah he's done music for plenty of shows. This, Mr Bean, Blackadder and red Dwarf just to name a few off the top of my head.

[sakib1990]

I disagree for some reason.

[guitarsquiddy]

Ayatollah Khomeini closer. Brilliant playing with words.

And a brilliant take on the "Terrorist groupies" from the 60's - 80's

[soccom8341576]

I wander what Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks of this?

[iswtfisthisshit]

i wonder who would give a fuck what Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks about anythng

[soccom8341576]

well, if he thinks wrong, the US could have a nuclear first strike against Iran and then we would have some nuclear war.

It does matter what he thinks, with all seriousness.

[iswtfisthisshit]

let's see, now. iran has no nuclear weapons, but would like some. let's say they get one or two using donkey-powered centrifuges. they have no delivery system. the us or some other capable power pops a couple of guided bombs on their party. not much of a war happening. think it through next time

[soccom8341576]

Whether you know that Iran has no nuclear weapons, is not the point. If Ahmadinejad does not negotiate with high skill, then the US will have the excuse to pop a few nuclear guided missiles and invade the country just like for Saddam Hussein. Crack goes his neck.

Right, since you aren't answering my original question, I'm sure Iranians will understand British humor.

[sakib1990]

forget politics for a mo! This is a silly song made to make ppl laugh! regardless of which political leader they put in for Khomeini be it Saddaam, Chavez, Obama etc. this song is freakin hilarious. Enjoy the comedy plz

[soccom8341576]

lol, someone needs to do the other political leaders too.

I'm not sure it's as good as this one.

[falcons1988]

@iswtfisthisshit

Mahmoud Ahmadinnerjacket is full of shit.

[bergenstation]

@falcons1988 : I do not like him but he is much much better than murdorers GW bush and blair!

[TheGnolla]

@bergenstation Only because he's dead.

[danielchen87]

@iswtfisthisshit Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks?

[CelestialJudge]

LOL! Awesome.

I wonder if anyone could post a clip for the song "Big Jobs".

[qinmoy]

Is there anyone on this planet that hasn't taken one look at that male chorus and burst out laughing?

[renderwahn]

Yes, Ayatollah Khomeini closer

And I will lose my cool

Ayatollah don't Khomeini closer

Or I get a hold of you

this is brilliant

[Catz007]

it's both Ayatollah Khomeini closer AND Ayatollah come any closer - the second being more meaningful in English, but an obvious pun on the name, I guess

[WJCairns]

One of the best NTNOCN ever - that malebacking chorus just has me cracking up....

[lonehusky1]

annetjie except our culture,or go back to your own,stupid rag head.

[kath61]

BC was in many of their sketches ( hence future marriage ) Sex shop supermarket etc,

[tarotkaren]

has anybody clicked that that's Billy Connolly as the Ayatollah? lol

[paisleypie]

Thank God there's still some evidence left of British humour and culture before we had to keep our gobs shut and be politically correct to everyone who didn't like it. Hurrah!

[acerflots]

@paisleypie oh shite sorry i accidentally clicked thumbs down :p ah well it doesn't matter, the rest of world is capable of supporting your epic comment ^^

[PeterWanCheng]

@paisleypie Long live Brittania!

[mimmophuket61]

People of shit just becouse you live? Send away all those old perverted ayatollah......ah...ah...ah...­.ahhh

[SarahAntsez]

Annetjie

I have many friends who are muslims ,and there is not a racist bone in my body . Don't be so darn silly ,it's satire comedy , British comedy.. harmless... unlike stoning women to death !

Anyway , if you wish to be further offended look for Billy Connollys video "Suicide bombers" by the all these comedians tease all religions and government . Get a sense of humour,it helps in life you know!!

[SarahAntsez]

Lol topmarqueswales,

Viking wench indeed( the lovely Pamela,look I'm not a man but corrrrr if I was )  essex farmer ,fancying women is banned too now lol ( even when you were 18 !)

Before I get accusations of being racist and right wing ,topmarque will assure you I am not , we argue alot , but we don't half laugh alot too! British humour , british tolerance.Ayatollah,don't khomeni no closer or we'll cut off your beards,you hate us infidels then one way ticket to mecca ...babe,I'll sponsor u

[SarahAntsez]

Brilliant ,a pretty comedian ( wouldn't get away with that now! have you seen her Kate Bush "satire" lol) You're right we aren't even allowed British humouir anymore.

[topmarqueswales]

Viking Wench Akba ;-)

[monsieurculvisage]

Joyeux jour de mort!

[tarotkaren]

love this - they'd never get away with it these days unfortunatley

[vogonpoet4242]

If Ayatollah you once, ayatollah you a thousand times. Khomeini times do I have to tell you

[paisleypie]

Now that's funny!

[essexfarmer]

Pamela is so hot in this!!! I was 18 when it was out first time, and she is still hot!!!

[jaygill111]

you touched yourself inappropriately didn't you,.....

you are now aren't you,.....

YOU'RE BURN IN HELL INFIDEL

[essexfarmer]

No I did not. She is attractive. What is wrong with that? It's not her fault that she is pretty. I was just looking back and remembering when I was 18. We are not all out to attack Islam, but it is the sign of a well adjusted society if it can laugh at all aspects of life. Humour makes the world go round! You have to admit that it is funny?!

[christelwink]

essexfarmer, don't you think jaygill was kidding too?

[ozzymandi]

He was a Shiite.

[Bladman99]

O Ayatollah, don't Khomeini closer

Utter classic :)

[falcons1988]

I love it when people take the **** out of islamic twits

[AMS1963]

Brilliant British T.V, At it's very best, what it would cost to get these guys together again, I WISH.

[EireGoon]

Mel Smith looks so goofy lol :)

[Jojoseahorse]

I was wondering, is he supposed to be a female backing singer?!

[RichLN]

Just brilliant. Don't think I've ever missed a TV prog. as much as NTNON.

[PIGSICK1]

that was Billy connelly as the Ayatollah when NTNON was first bradcast we always wondered why Connelly kept croping up (it was a very poorly paid show)but now we all know he fancied Pamela Stephenson. mind you we all did :-)

[EireGoon]

Are they still married? It's been a while since I heard anything about them...

[PIGSICK1]

Yes married and she wrote a book about him (Billy Connelly) she even has a Phd now, not bad for someone just described as a pretty face.

[IanGorton]

Yeah so she definatly has brains to go with her beauty so as the old saying goes she isn't just a pretty face. This was nearly 30 years ago. She's still a good sort.

[PIGSICK1]

Apparently, she could not find much work after Not the Nine Oclock news so instead of getting depressed or turning to drugs or alcohol (like most other actors/singers. comedians) she goes to university and gets a doctorate and becomes a Clinical psychology. You just got to give her props for that

[WJCairns]

Couldn't finf jmuch work? God, what is wrong with this country when it doesn't nurture its undeniable talent. No wonder Tony Hancock committed suicide.

[hoss1962]

"CONNOLLY".  Get the poor bugger's name right. Some fan you are ...

[jacktindale]

I love the melody, rather melancholy and inspiring. NTNON is a chronically under rated sketch show.

[NeglectedField]

Surprisingly good at writing tunes, yeah!

[ajomehri]

isn't the left dancer guy rowan atkinson ?

[misy49]

he was a cast-member

[Dibrini]

That was Blackadder himself!

[steveat22]

Please note the reason the was no titles at the end of the show was this programme went out after John Lennon passed away and they played IN MY LIFE instead of the normal ending.

[zlatko977]

GENIAL !

[RedheadAndProud]

lol, this is hilarious!

thanks for posting Tubulosity:)

[Rosacanina1983]

Gotta love the "backup-singers" with their overalls, berets and hand-granades - keeping up the groove!

[stumpy62ad]

Not the nine o clock news well there is a great classic for you, wow thanks Nick for passing it on, memories, was that Billy at the end, forgot all about that show how time fly's, Awesome

[Nick15505]

A great song! I've been wanting to see this for ages! I don't think it's on Hedgehog Sandwich or the other LP they released. What a classic. Great moemories from the early 80s! Thanks for posting it!

[yozzerhughes]

I've wanted to see this again for nearly 30 years now. The tune and some of the words have never left me since I first heard it when I was just a kid. Thanks so much for posting.

[tjfaust]

Same here, it was annoying but I loved it! Good to see some of these classics here

[sniff001]

I love Not the Nine O'Clock News but what is Ayatollah?

[jimyarien]

he was iranian leader who revolutionalized iran.his revolution started an islamic era in iran people turned radical from the liberal moderates.royal family was escorted out of country and islamic law became law of iran.beside every thing song was good.

[sniff001]

Oh OK Thankyou for explaining it to me.

[confusedimigrant]

the real fun is that it is just like if an english girl fell for and fancies hitler.

[sniff001]

Ah OK Thanks for the info!

[Catz007]

I like how everyone gives their own opinion, subjective and prejudiced - the best thing is to check an encyclopedia on the entry 'Ayatollah Khomeini'. That is objective and no mention of words such as 'bastard' or any other subjective interpretation.

[Steeleperfect]

Arddalan, you're a twit, and not even a funny twit.

[fogg1264]

Not the nine o clock news was & still is way ahead of its time. The scripts were always brilliant & with Pamela, Rowan, Mel & Griff well they couldnt go wrong. Pure genius.

[JaneyIsGoneNow]

I definitely agree with U on that! One just doesn´t stumble on sitcom like NTNON any longer - harmless, clean but still edgy FUN!

[mruresm8]

UTTERLY brilliant, laughed so hard I nearly ruptured my self!! This should be COMPULSIVE viewing on Iranian tv!!!!!!

[2206411411]

Never mind there, this should get shown on American TV. The comedy channel is ok, but it just doesn't have the raw audacity or sheer multiple parodies of NTNON. This song pokes massive fun at Iran, Kate Bush, pop music and people's attitudes all at the same time. I'm amazed the entire BBC didn't go into hiding, but I'm glad they had the nerve to do this.

[Jojoseahorse]

OMG this is total f---in genius! The melody is so cute, it actually stands up on its own as a love song! And who else but Billy Connolly as a sexy Ayatollah :)

[ajacpmcm123]

Richard Curtis Lyrics and Howard Goodall music. They have never done anything better. The Vicar of Dibley hasn't got the same edge (or fatigues!).

[steveat22]

The best song from this wonderful show.

watch and learn gervais .........

[PaxInvictis]

Hey, and the "Cunnilingus" song?

The final ending one?

That's better in my opinion....

[neilxt]

Ah; the Brit's sure know how to do Irony.

And if I'm not mistaken that beautiful comedienne is Billy Connoly's real life wife.

[thebeggarqueen]

Yes, they do, and yes, she is! And don't miss the "Understanding Billy" clip if you haven't seen it already.

[IanGorton]

She is now yes

[LaraCgurl]

she really is is beautiful!!1 the structure of her face is perfect

[andy9840]

Yeah, its billy conally under that beard!

[WarningDontReadThis]

Brilliant speaking as an Iranian!:P