This is great British comedy. I can see why some people who are not used to this brand of comedy might feel uncomfortable, but exchanging jabs between friend and peer comedians is par for the course in British comedy, and is both endearing and hilarious.
I totally despair at the people who think Steve was pissed off/angry, or thought Ricky was being rude etc etc IT'S ALL PART OF THE GAG! Of course it totally ruins the joke when it has to be explained.
This is why Ricky seems to get so much flak from people. Not to be condescending, but it seems very apparent that people just don't understand the intelligence behind most of their humour, because even the seemingly ridiculous stuff is dearly perfectly executed and comedy fucking genius.
first signs of RG and I wasn't impressed but watched some bloopers the other day and they were hilarious. This trashy award acceptance comedy is cringe worthy to me.
If he was a main character in the office instead of Mackenzie Crook (who actually played someone who is like Steven Merchant xD) then he would have been as big as Ricky.
Neither would of been as big as Ricky. Steve wasn't right for Gareth. They didn't even imagine Gareth as tall or thin. He was meant to be thicker. Mackenzie was just that good.
Man i love Ricky, he's so quick with his wit. Nevertheless, i prefer Steve, he's SO sharp his comebacks pack more punch and there's an intelligence to his jokes that floor me every time. - His comedic blueprints are all over the office and extras. - Without Ricky as the mouthpiece those shows wouldn't have worked, but without Merchant the timing, pace, and content would have fallen flat. - Steve has my vote everytime. Even tho the Office is a daunting comedic project to overcome, i truly hope they reunite and start having fun writing together again.
Peep Show is my favourite sitcom and I do think its better, smarter and funnier than the Office. In terms of Extras, I also think Extras is better than the Office but not better than Peep Show and would've loved to see Mitchell and Webb get the award but I'm glad Stephen Merchant got some recognition for his work
As much as I love most of the stuff Ricky Gervais' does, in actual acting stakes for the respective shows here I'd have put Ricky last choice in this case.
I saw the above comment "Eyes bulged with imagined riches", thought exactly that then saw your comment. I swear the XFM stuff is the hidden treasure of the Gervais/Merchant world :)
BorealisJames It really is; and because they just talked bollocks, and not about much topical stuff, other than Pop Idol and a few other TV shows, it hasn’t aged at all, really. I pretty much listen back to all the radio shows, podcasts, audiobooks, etc, at least a few times a year (because I’m sad that way haha), and they still make me laugh like they did when I first heard the XFM show, around 18 years ago...jeez, that makes me feel old haha. I always look for the XFM comments on RUclips, when I watch certain videos that have some connection to the show; such as songs or bands that were either played on the show, or were featured in either ‘RockBusters’, ‘Songs of Phrase’, ‘Song with a Story’, etc- particularly when I watch/listen to ‘Wonderful Tonight’, by Eric Clapton haha. Them talking about ‘Wonderful Tonight’, as it plays, with Karl trying to convince Ricky and Steve that the protagonist of the song is a “little fella in a wheelchair”, with seemingly less than zero evidence, is one of my favourite things of all time haha.
@@ThisCharmingMan1984 ikr I found the show on Spotify this winter and started listening without noticing how old it is, only when in one of the early episodes they talked about a movie coming soon called "Lord of the Rings" did I realise how ancient the show is! Quite incredible how well it has aged
I like Stephen, But did anyone notice how long his arms are ? I mean seriously, at the end he starts walking away, turns around and shakes the host's hand without stopping walking.
Someone once shoved his glasses back after they slid down his nose, and the glasses touched his eye ball. Just as a reference point for those goggle eyes.
***** lol I eventually found the one, series 2 episode 7 If I remember correctly. Now I just need to find out what part of the hour long audio clip contains the 2 second quote :(
I love how Ricky's roast of the entire room, this award being the highlight of their careers, pales in comparison to Merchant implying that he would swap every last one of them to have a seat at a Hollywood dinner table.
Steve Merchant is a fantastic stand up comedian too. Saw him live a couple of weeks ago and it was hilarious, plus he was nice enough to meet his fans after and let me get a picture with him :)
Lowkey glad Steve beat Ricky. Even given the bit. Steve was amazing in extras, even better than the supporting cast and Ricky. I wish there were more roles for goggle-eyed plucked cranes in film and television.
Agreed. He is by far the funniest in Extras with Ricky basically playing the straight man. But people always go for the more famous guy. Saying that they're both class.
"And those who know me know where I'd rather be"... God. English humour is the best on the planet. Or even in the universe. And I'm French, so this is an objective point of view ! :-p
this is the most awkward yet funniest things i have ever watched, ricky and steve are two of my favourite comedians but i still feel like there is tension between them sometimes. it must be difficult living in rickys shadow. stephen deserves more recognition !
why are you telling me? i think he is a comedy god, his xfm material doesn't depict him as the most altruistic man though, and he is pretty unattractive as far as i can work out as i am heterosexual man. but yeah looks aren't everything. i think any woman who fancies him should try to let him know because even if he's not interested at least he will be flattered and it will help his confidence.
bentnob ahh, if only there's a way to do that :) I think he's too big of a celebrity that he'll hear that all the time anyway. Btw I'm not really attracted to his looks, it's his voice that I think is really attractive. yup.
Smerch made season 2 of Extras ALL that much more classic. Love the fact that he was featured so much more on screen--FINALLY. Don't forget to tune in to his stellar BBC-6 Music radio show every Sunday. Smerch gives great radio too.
He should have won an award for Men in Black as well.
Fucking hell hahaha
Oh he’s done you Steve!
He’s done you again!!!
Theres this thing in it...
It could be your brother!
Eyes bulged with imagined riches
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“Uuuhhh no... my eyes are like that normally” 😂😂
Ben you're a genius
hahahahaha was hoping for this comment
*Bulging
'Eyes that pop out their head... Steve' - Karl Pilkington
DeanoPiano one of the best xfm moments
+DeanoPiano 'The one with biggest sort of... goggle-eyed type thing..."
+orestisDisturbed So they come in at the 1.5...have you got a ruler there..rick?
+CopperCid " drop your trousers"
+DeanoPiano "Have you got a ruler, Rick?"
Anyone who doesn't get the dynamic between the two guys either isn't from the UK or has no friends.
This is great British comedy. I can see why some people who are not used to this brand of comedy might feel uncomfortable, but exchanging jabs between friend and peer comedians is par for the course in British comedy, and is both endearing and hilarious.
"People think Americans don't get irony... Most people here don't get irony."
@Jonny I don't even own an iron.
Usually both.
In your case..one out of two isn't bad though!
I totally despair at the people who think Steve was pissed off/angry, or thought Ricky was being rude etc etc IT'S ALL PART OF THE GAG! Of course it totally ruins the joke when it has to be explained.
+Dave Bartholome Thank you
This is why Ricky seems to get so much flak from people. Not to be condescending, but it seems very apparent that people just don't understand the intelligence behind most of their humour, because even the seemingly ridiculous stuff is dearly perfectly executed and comedy fucking genius.
The Alt Box ricky got rich of steve and carl not the otherway around as he would make you believe
@Geoff Longford Tell that to smalla weyhey11; she's very put out all the way from US.
Hahaha!! Exactly! This is where many are heading unfortunately in terms of over-sensitivity
Steve's speech was so smooth - such a good comeback to Ricky's. U can tell Ricky absolutely loves him :) "Barry's giving me a ride home later" lol!
I missed that context. What’s with Barry?
@@morespinach9832 barry from eastenders
I love england they just constantly mock each other its so fun to watch :P
United Kingdom*
Mockery & all round piss taking is one of the things we do best.
+IVIyWorld Yes, its because we generally don't take ourselves too seriously!
Kopite4life12 We are becoming less and less like that in Denmark but i imagine its the same thing in england atm
Or post replies on RUclips....oh
The look on Ricky's face when Steve gave his little speech, they were so in love back then.
Those were the days...
I love the way they always refer to him as "Barry from EastEnders", so funny!!
He always will be.
LMAO Ricky looking over all of them, like some sort of comedy god.
he is
first signs of RG and I wasn't impressed but watched some bloopers the other day and they were hilarious. This trashy award acceptance comedy is cringe worthy to me.
@@Mr_CGI It's all staged, you absolute whopper.
@@popcorns6472#facepalm
I am from the future. Fear me
Ricky is a comedy god. He refused to apologise to the communist revolutionary guard of 2016-2020.
He saved comedy.
Seriously under-rated guy. He's made a fortune, but he should be as big as Gerv..... And bring back Pilkoid!
Okay, this is getting weird.
Johnny Felcher hahahahaha Pissenstreak!
If he was a main character in the office instead of Mackenzie Crook (who actually played someone who is like Steven Merchant xD) then he would have been as big as Ricky.
Neither would of been as big as Ricky.
Steve wasn't right for Gareth. They didn't even imagine Gareth as tall or thin. He was meant to be thicker. Mackenzie was just that good.
And then there's Portal 2 with him as Wheatley-
Man i love Ricky, he's so quick with his wit.
Nevertheless, i prefer Steve, he's SO sharp his comebacks pack more punch and there's an intelligence to his jokes that floor me every time. - His comedic blueprints are all over the office and extras. - Without Ricky as the mouthpiece those shows wouldn't have worked, but without Merchant the timing, pace, and content would have fallen flat. - Steve has my vote everytime.
Even tho the Office is a daunting comedic project to overcome, i truly hope they reunite and start having fun writing together again.
Pretty sure this was all rehearsed so hardly quick witted
Well deserved. Darren Lamb was easily the best part of Extras.
@@tobyjarvis5944 lo and behold
@@HaydnG266 Loved it when he was on Richard and Judy.
this is why british comedy is better than any other.
"There was this thing in it..."
+Peter Tollan "If you get it out on DVD tonight, you'll know I'm not slagging you off - it could be your brother"
"....weirder than that..."
"it wasn't that weird it had a normal voice"
"I don't smoke, that does."
Mitchell and Webb were sodding marvellous tbh
Peep Show is my favourite sitcom and I do think its better, smarter and funnier than the Office. In terms of Extras, I also think Extras is better than the Office but not better than Peep Show and would've loved to see Mitchell and Webb get the award but I'm glad Stephen Merchant got some recognition for his work
The Office and Extras are very similar.
I couldn't choose between them, I'd hate to live in a world where any of them were removed from existence.
As much as I love most of the stuff Ricky Gervais' does, in actual acting stakes for the respective shows here I'd have put Ricky last choice in this case.
@@GroinStrain_ what are you talking? The Office is amazing. Extras is nowhere near it
stephen mitchell!
Adam Cao alright, don't keep saying it
BARRY Ryan sorry Dave
Bob Drillboid's, "Blood on the Trap".
YOU HAD A GUESS
Love reading all these comments from fellow listeners of XFM!
I saw the above comment "Eyes bulged with imagined riches", thought exactly that then saw your comment. I swear the XFM stuff is the hidden treasure of the Gervais/Merchant world :)
BorealisJames
It really is; and because they just talked bollocks, and not about much topical stuff, other than Pop Idol and a few other TV shows, it hasn’t aged at all, really.
I pretty much listen back to all the radio shows, podcasts, audiobooks, etc, at least a few times a year (because I’m sad that way haha), and they still make me laugh like they did when I first heard the XFM show, around 18 years ago...jeez, that makes me feel old haha.
I always look for the XFM comments on RUclips, when I watch certain videos that have some connection to the show; such as songs or bands that were either played on the show, or were featured in either ‘RockBusters’, ‘Songs of Phrase’, ‘Song with a Story’, etc- particularly when I watch/listen to ‘Wonderful Tonight’, by Eric Clapton haha.
Them talking about ‘Wonderful Tonight’, as it plays, with Karl trying to convince Ricky and Steve that the protagonist of the song is a “little fella in a wheelchair”, with seemingly less than zero evidence, is one of my favourite things of all time haha.
Xfm is their best work, by far. It's kept me sane through dark days these past few years.
@@ThisCharmingMan1984 ikr I found the show on Spotify this winter and started listening without noticing how old it is, only when in one of the early episodes they talked about a movie coming soon called "Lord of the Rings" did I realise how ancient the show is! Quite incredible how well it has aged
It would be spiteful to put jellyfish in a trifle
I like Stephen, But did anyone notice how long his arms are ? I mean seriously, at the end he starts walking away, turns around and shakes the host's hand without stopping walking.
Shingetsu Das lanken pissenstreak!
Well, he's a very tall person, so his body parts are naturally longer ;P
HE'S DONE YOU AGAIN STEVE
It's like a museum. Everyone goes to the weird stuff first.
Turns out....
Goggle eyed freak....Play a record.........
+luuke furtado That's a stigmatism, that he's had since the age of five....
+luuke furtado Its Karl who plays the records, gonk.
+luuke furtado Shut up muppet.
Martin Jacob He's quoting Gervais.
He's done you again Steve
Play a record
and he's not even here!
Steve is so funny here, and you can tell its impromptu by how hard Ricky is laughing at him.
Someone once shoved his glasses back after they slid down his nose, and the glasses touched his eye ball. Just as a reference point for those goggle eyes.
HostDisorder have you by any chance watched the podcasts??
I love how much Ricky enjoys Stephen's speech, you can tell he knew it was going to be genius
I love that Ricky gets the biggest spotlight in the whole room, sitting on top of everyone inside a royal picture frame to cool to show up. Brilliant.
"Even when 'e's not in the fuckin' country..."
"Those of you who know me, know where I'd rather be..."
Merchant's just brilliant
Das freaken goggle eyed! Das lanky pissen streak! - Ricky Gervais
+Thomas Basquille LOL please tell me you know which series and episode that was from. I loved that bit :D
***** lol I eventually found the one, series 2 episode 7 If I remember correctly.
Now I just need to find out what part of the hour long audio clip contains the 2 second quote :(
Episode 17 of Series 2, the 14th December episode. It's 38 minutes in on ManMoth's video.
Look at the big'uh freak'uh
@@jim191185 the whole episode will be fun to listen to anyway. They get me through work
i love how they didnt mute ricky when steve was talking so you can just hear him laughing in the background
"Don't bet on it lanky!"
Wossy ain't got shit on Smerch and Gervais
I actually think Stephen Merchant would make a great Dr Who
Hes too freakishly tall to be in any serious show that cares about framing.
@@noahmay7708 Perhaps you should check "Four Lives" on BBC. He plays a real life serial killer
Alright mate just check this out, I've just typed in 58008 on a calculator, turn it upside down....
COULD NOT RESIST,IM HAVING A JOLLY OLD MORNING
the best stuff of rickie is with steve merchant. they are the best comedy duo i ever seen. please continue to work together!!!
merchant is truly underrated. i reckon gervais's projects wouldnt be nearly as successful without steves creative input
This comment aged well.
true th, after life was shite
@@lkripppler
Love that scene from Extras, the bit where he says 'get everything done' is genius.
lol I like how it's Steve winning the award and Ricky gets the first words and remains hovering on a huge screen above him.
3:52 I'm going to have nightmares tonight.
I love how Ricky's roast of the entire room, this award being the highlight of their careers, pales in comparison to Merchant implying that he would swap every last one of them to have a seat at a Hollywood dinner table.
Thats not what he was saying. It was the opposite, he was having a dig at Ricky for being a Hollywood sellout.
@@davidcjupp Exactly!
The last line of his speech was hilarious considering he was always going on about that on XFM.
Exactly, Rossy knows about it too. Steve caught him WAY off his guard
I love Stephen Merchant! He's just so funny! 😂
Steven Merchant is fucking brilliant.
I love that David and Rob are considered to be one person
Great trolling by Ricky, and Merchant still nailed the speech. Top class by both.
Ricky's face when he says "docter who" lol
He's done you again Steve. Play a record!
He look's just like James Bond!! It's uncanny!
Don't bank on it, lanky!
Eyes that poke outside of their head... Steve
You fuuuu... play a record!
And the winner for one of my top-5 favourite HBO series: "Hello Ladies". Steven Merchant was fucking brilliant in that.
"Dont bank on it, lanky" looooolllll
Steve Merchant is a fantastic stand up comedian too. Saw him live a couple of weeks ago and it was hilarious, plus he was nice enough to meet his fans after and let me get a picture with him :)
There's nothing short about Stephen Merchant.
CHEGGERS AND BARRY....BRILLIANT
Lowkey glad Steve beat Ricky. Even given the bit. Steve was amazing in extras, even better than the supporting cast and Ricky. I wish there were more roles for goggle-eyed plucked cranes in film and television.
Agreed. He is by far the funniest in Extras with Ricky basically playing the straight man. But people always go for the more famous guy. Saying that they're both class.
They are the mammal with the pointiest eyes, eyes that pop out of their heads
STEVE
Couldn't let me have my moment.
Finally, the Lanky goggle eyed freak got the award he so deserved. Congratulations, mate! You earned it.
I love how they are so close that they can just laugh and be horrible to each other!
I love how Merchant applauds his own nomination.............
Well deserved stole every scene he was in in Extras
Steve looks cute with his hair like that and the suit.
Just finished my fourth run of xfm series, on 3rd run of Ricky Gervais show.
Wow...that is one conspicuous laugh track.
Totally not mate, everyone's pissed!
Sounds like an award show for Tractor Sales
I love how humble he is.
"And those who know me know where I'd rather be"... God. English humour is the best on the planet. Or even in the universe.
And I'm French, so this is an objective point of view ! :-p
ricky's big face up there on the screen makes me think of the wizard of oz
That’s a friendship
"He's done you again Steve"
He's done you again Steve!
I just love how he says: "....Couldn't let me 'ave my moment." lol
"Barry's giving me a ride home later" 😂 I bet that was true! 😂
*Eyes bulging with imagined riches...*
I love Steve. He's so sweet looking :)
Eyes that pop out their head...... steve
this is the most awkward yet funniest things i have ever watched, ricky and steve are two of my favourite comedians but i still feel like there is tension between them sometimes. it must be difficult living in rickys shadow. stephen deserves more recognition !
No tension at all, my friend.
Steve prefers the background which is why even their combined Website has only Ricky's name. Its all a funny act.
"Not to me I've won American ones"
Ricky's sarcastic face after he says "Dr Who". :D
Yeez, this has been floating round YT for nearly 7 years and I've only just wet myself watching it.
It's Wheatley
Is it ok to say that I kinda have a crush on Steve...? ._.
it's more than ok, it's a miracle. you should tell him you might be in with a chance he is no position to be choosy.
bentnob I have a crush on Stephen too, I think he's a great guy.
why are you telling me? i think he is a comedy god, his xfm material doesn't depict him as the most altruistic man though, and he is pretty unattractive as far as i can work out as i am heterosexual man. but yeah looks aren't everything. i think any woman who fancies him should try to let him know because even if he's not interested at least he will be flattered and it will help his confidence.
bentnob ahh, if only there's a way to do that :) I think he's too big of a celebrity that he'll hear that all the time anyway. Btw I'm not really attracted to his looks, it's his voice that I think is really attractive. yup.
well you miss 100% of the shots you don't take
The laughter track is freaky.
These two are good mates and its all part of the fun.
3:38! I can see Guy from Green Wing!
"HELLO!"
Can't wait for Confetti 2!
Good job RUclips, you recommended this so many times that I’ve finally clicked on it..
british comedy is fantastic it has always been,,,
5:50 I need that as my desktop picture!! Cant find it anywhere though.. :(
Well deserved award, plays that character Darren very well. and also a great character creation.
Steven and Ricky write the best comedy on tv. Its even funnier that it goes right over some peoples heads😂
He seriously looks like a lanky Russell Howard
Anyone else thinking about how that cleavage joke wouldn’t fly nowadays?
Smerch made season 2 of Extras ALL that much more classic. Love the fact that he was featured so much more on screen--FINALLY. Don't forget to tune in to his stellar BBC-6 Music radio show every Sunday. Smerch gives great radio too.
Stephen got quite a big cheer when Liza presented the nominees :)
Kind of sad to see the ol' Merchant Gervais partnership :(
Deserves more than Gervais, an absolute legend as understated as he is.
Stephen is a total legend!
Haha Jonathan Ross at the end - 'Don't bank on it lanky!!'