I agree it's fun to see people like Brian Blessed do it occassionally but it is lovely to see a host who acts as a host and tries to get the 'contestants' to answer rather than taking over the show.
@@rebefarfort1244 You're right, Brian B. did do that. He's like a brilliant old man with ADHD. I adore the guy, but as host, not the best. But then that explosive craziness allows his more serious roles (like Exeter in Henry V, 1989) to be so much more powerful. We know he could detonate any second!
I was only familiar with him from "Big Bang Theory." I love that UK panel shows have introduced me to so many comedians and others whose success hasn't crossed the pond.
I think the show's final video editors were a bit exclusive of Gabby's input versus four witty men. I've noticed such bias many times before when the pretty woman is just edited to be eye candy. And, unfortunately, Ian often talks over his team partner ... as does Paul, who needs to have something to say at every juncture.
I like him, but Paul talks over everybody, and interrupts to finish what someone else is saying and thus gets credit for the answer. But he has a lightening - fast mind, and is so very witty. I like Ian too.
No, he has a west country accent, which is Rhotic like North American accents ( that means they actually pronounce the R's in words like "father" " mother" " car" etc )
@@Philrc He was also trying to emphasize sports, in the plural, as we say in the US. If Brits can have maths, we can have sports! I think the West Country pronunciation of a lot of words is very similar to the US Upper Midwest accent(s). We love our rhotic R's here in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Chicago area. We have a harsh way of pronouncing them that Americans can readily identify (and make fun of), like in the West Country. A lot of regions in the eastern US (north and south) have non-rhotic, or at least very softened R's.
@@beenaplumber8379I have no idea where he talks about sports or what on earth you mean about it being American? He's not trying to do anything with the word sports. He's just speaking in his normal accent. "sports" is just the plural of the word. It's a perfectly normal word in English. Do you think we don't use it in British English? I have already said that some accents in Britain, like the West country accent, are rhotic. . It doesn't make it sound American at all. You would need to include a lot of other features to make it sound like an American accent. The OP has a problem placing the accent of Stephen merchant because as you can see, she is German I think. (Or maybe Scandinavian) and clearly isn't used to being able to distinguish different English accents easily. Otherwise You seem to be simply repeating what I have said. Incidentally, Linguists would not agree with you. it is generally thought that almost all American accents are rhotic with a few areas of non-rhoticity in places like New England
@@beenaplumber8379 ah i see... An idiot.. what a pity. Was that as far as you managed to read? just the first sentence before your brain cell shut down. You think I'm going to watch a whole video to make a comment on something I wrote 4 years ago?! Well I shouldn't be surprised really... You are just one more in a big long line of. you tube fools..
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He's actually a really good host, the way he draws answers out of the guests.
Totally agree with you, Paul is smiling which means he's scared of 12 foot tall of height and wit Stephen!!.
I imagine if you've made a living by having conversations with Karl Pilkington, talking to literally anyone else is easy.
And years writing The Office with Ricky Gervais gives him serious good cred for humour.
I agree it's fun to see people like Brian Blessed do it occassionally but it is lovely to see a host who acts as a host and tries to get the 'contestants' to answer rather than taking over the show.
@@rebefarfort1244 You're right, Brian B. did do that. He's like a brilliant old man with ADHD. I adore the guy, but as host, not the best. But then that explosive craziness allows his more serious roles (like Exeter in Henry V, 1989) to be so much more powerful. We know he could detonate any second!
What a happy show. Great energy between all 5 ... unlike some shows with grumpy, silent, serious guests.
Thanks for posting.
It is, indeed, an extraordinary thought, Ian.
I remember Karl Pilkington having that idea for a watch.
today on ReWatch : Random Rolling Stephens. after a couple of Mangan Higgy's here comes Merchant. such fun.
Thanks, BH, for keeping me laughing!
Merchant did a fine job as host :-)
I was only familiar with him from "Big Bang Theory." I love that UK panel shows have introduced me to so many comedians and others whose success hasn't crossed the pond.
Gabby's smile is sooo enlightening.
27:58 nice of Stephen to get a cameo for his parents
25:50
Ahem, gallbladder was not correct for bladder. Totally different organs.
I could not help thinking of Randy Feltface when I watched Stephen Merchant.
10:40 Don't encourage him Steve!
It wouldn't work Karl, play a record!
I was waiting for Steve to mention Karl P's "invention on the life watch. 😁
just pop it on ya wrist
Freshies are the best, never seen this one, it was tasty! thanks BH!!
I see you everywhere where good comedy is enjoyed. I like your style.
@@momon969 I hope you're having as good a time as I ! Cheers!
Stephen was great!
If the ear was waterlogged then the bread might draw the moisture out of the ear and actually might be an ok solution for the day.
What a thought.. crumbs!
What is the interest rate with the Chinese
Hosted by the voice of Wheatley! :D
BadWebDiver Hosted by the body of the voice of Wheatley.
I think gabby is gorgeous
I think Gabby Logan and Jody Foster look a lot alike.
Uhmmm.. No
I think the show's final video editors were a bit exclusive of Gabby's input versus four witty men. I've noticed such bias many times before when the pretty woman is just edited to be eye candy. And, unfortunately, Ian often talks over his team partner ... as does Paul, who needs to have something to say at every juncture.
I like him, but Paul talks over everybody, and interrupts to finish what someone else is saying and thus gets credit for the answer. But he has a lightening - fast mind, and is so very witty. I like Ian too.
Is SM trying to speak with an American accent, and if yes, why?
No, he has a west country accent, which is Rhotic like North American accents ( that means they actually pronounce the R's in words like "father" " mother" " car" etc )
@@Philrc He was also trying to emphasize sports, in the plural, as we say in the US. If Brits can have maths, we can have sports!
I think the West Country pronunciation of a lot of words is very similar to the US Upper Midwest accent(s). We love our rhotic R's here in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Chicago area. We have a harsh way of pronouncing them that Americans can readily identify (and make fun of), like in the West Country. A lot of regions in the eastern US (north and south) have non-rhotic, or at least very softened R's.
@@beenaplumber8379I have no idea where he talks about sports or what on earth you mean about it being American? He's not trying to do anything with the word sports. He's just speaking in his normal accent.
"sports" is just the plural of the word. It's a perfectly normal word in English. Do you think we don't use it in British English?
I have already said that some accents in Britain, like the West country accent, are rhotic. .
It doesn't make it sound American at all. You would need to include a lot of other features to make it sound like an American accent.
The OP has a problem placing the accent of Stephen merchant because as you can see, she is German I think. (Or maybe Scandinavian) and clearly isn't used to being able to distinguish different English accents easily.
Otherwise You seem to be simply repeating what I have said.
Incidentally, Linguists would not agree with you. it is generally thought that almost all American accents are rhotic with a few areas of non-rhoticity in places like New England
@@Philrc As you say, you have no idea. Wow.
@@beenaplumber8379 ah i see... An idiot.. what a pity. Was that as far as you managed to read? just the first sentence before your brain cell shut down. You think I'm going to watch a whole video to make a comment on something I wrote 4 years ago?! Well I shouldn't be surprised really... You are just one more in a big long line of. you tube fools..
I absolutely HATE Merton's "looking around in bewilderment for comedic effect" schtick.
I have no clue how Boris became Prime Minister. Then again Trump became President 🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣
dave merton is stuck in 1970s/90-s humpuir the bad side he aint funny
Thanks for posting.