Roy Castle and Jimmy James improvised this sketch together, gradually expanding it from a 2 minute sketch to a full 16 minute spot over a period of 2 years. This recording of the final version of the sketch, from a Tyne-Tees TV show, is after Roy had left the act. Roy played Hutton Conyers, the idiot holding the box. After Roy moved on to other things, anyone on the bill was roped in to play Conyers. The other stooge, Eli Woods, was always played by Jack Casey, Jimmy's nephew.
The late great Roy Castle did this routine with Jimmy and Ely. It was great and so is this. Probably one of the cleverest and most funny stand up comedy routines ever written.
My brother and I were just kids when we saw this sketch on the Parkinson show in the 1970s. We adopted the line, "I'll stop you going to those youth clubs" as a family in-joke and would say it to each other every now and again - to the bewilderment of anyone who happened to be with us at the time. We haven't said it for years but I might just phone him up and say it now. 8=))) Priceless stuff, this. Thanks for the memories bobany1.
I saw Eli and Jimmy Casey in a charity show back in the 80s in Blackpool opera house The third character( with the box) was played by Les Dawson,it was wonderful Les was perfect,then Jimmy and Eli did the wild animal sketch with Eli in the cage with Eli climbing out to pick up Jimmys fag end and then climbing back in again,pure magic. The applause they recieved when they came on was deafening,thanks boys.
His son is James Casey - bit of a legend as far as I'm concerned, wrote and produced loads of comedy, if you listen to the likes of The Clitheroe Kid and others on BBC7 Classic Comedy you'll hear his name mentioned quite a lot! Saw him do a great job of this on Michael Parkinson's show years ago with Roy and Eli... I'd love a chance to see him do this sketch live!
The 'who's got me ding-dong' bit started as an ad-lib - by Jimmy's reaction here I wonder if this could be that very moment?
top class! good old jimmy james and eli woods,both stockton lads. eli is still alive i hear,i hope so because the guy was so funny! a great comedy clip. thanks for posting bobany1.
Roy Castle and Jimmy James improvised this sketch together, gradually expanding it from a 2 minute sketch to a full 16 minute spot over a period of 2 years. This recording of the final version of the sketch, from a Tyne-Tees TV show, is after Roy had left the act. Roy played Hutton Conyers, the idiot holding the box. After Roy moved on to other things, anyone on the bill was roped in to play Conyers. The other stooge, Eli Woods, was always played by Jack Casey, Jimmy's nephew.
VilaRestil 2 months ago
Donkey's years old, but still SO FUNNY!!!. Knew a bit about entertaining, these old-timers.
TiddleIX 3 months ago
thanks for the clip
txieuk 5 months ago
BRILLIANT TIMING //JIMMY JAMES AND ELI EXCELLANT , THANKS FOR POSTING
lennon2you 10 months ago
The late great Roy Castle did this routine with Jimmy and Ely. It was great and so is this. Probably one of the cleverest and most funny stand up comedy routines ever written.
Nojnotpu 1 year ago
brilliant clip. Thanks for posting it
rarebutgreat 1 year ago
My brother and I were just kids when we saw this sketch on the Parkinson show in the 1970s. We adopted the line, "I'll stop you going to those youth clubs" as a family in-joke and would say it to each other every now and again - to the bewilderment of anyone who happened to be with us at the time. We haven't said it for years but I might just phone him up and say it now. 8=))) Priceless stuff, this. Thanks for the memories bobany1.
rossmcl177 1 year ago
I saw Eli and Jimmy Casey in a charity show back in the 80s in Blackpool opera house The third character( with the box) was played by Les Dawson,it was wonderful Les was perfect,then Jimmy and Eli did the wild animal sketch with Eli in the cage with Eli climbing out to pick up Jimmys fag end and then climbing back in again,pure magic. The applause they recieved when they came on was deafening,thanks boys.
barneyboscoe 1 year ago
Oh boy,what a laugh.Total scream.thanks
deadwoodgulch 2 years ago
Brilliant!!!!!
Paul020253 2 years ago
good stuff
moodyblue41 2 years ago
lol classic
xxpiggystardustxx 3 years ago
Absolute class. Way before his time I think. The sketch is still performed by Jimmy's son and Eli. If you get a chance to see them jump at it.
illusionist1956 3 years ago
His son is James Casey - bit of a legend as far as I'm concerned, wrote and produced loads of comedy, if you listen to the likes of The Clitheroe Kid and others on BBC7 Classic Comedy you'll hear his name mentioned quite a lot! Saw him do a great job of this on Michael Parkinson's show years ago with Roy and Eli... I'd love a chance to see him do this sketch live!
The 'who's got me ding-dong' bit started as an ad-lib - by Jimmy's reaction here I wonder if this could be that very moment?
knobstick 3 years ago
rofl - thanks for posting!
curien1000 3 years ago
top class! good old jimmy james and eli woods,both stockton lads. eli is still alive i hear,i hope so because the guy was so funny! a great comedy clip. thanks for posting bobany1.
nuipret 3 years ago
Quality.
GORDONSMITH7 3 years ago