Stephen Merchant & Ricky Gervais Aren’t Actually Friends | Full Interview | Alan Carr: Chatty Man

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  • @orangemanok5800
    @orangemanok5800 Рік тому +543

    I love how Steve deferentially hangs back...waiting...then drops bombs at exactly the right moment.

    • @SuperheroMovieMusic
      @SuperheroMovieMusic 7 місяців тому +3

      Calculated...

    • @dannygreen592
      @dannygreen592 6 місяців тому

      Hangs back.. Like everyone else is standing up??

    • @orangemanok5800
      @orangemanok5800 6 місяців тому +11

      @@dannygreen592 Verb. To wait, not proceed. It’s a common Southern California expression.

    • @RobinWhistles
      @RobinWhistles 6 місяців тому +12

      ​@@dannygreen592 I'm in Ireland and that expression makes perfect sense 👌

    • @alexico909
      @alexico909 5 місяців тому +9

      ​@@dannygreen592are you 6?

  • @0wls2k
    @0wls2k Рік тому +1739

    They do their best work together. It's time for them to get the band back together.

    • @TheBatmansbrother
      @TheBatmansbrother Рік тому +43

      I agree, but I can't see it happening. Apparently they fell out over money.

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye Рік тому +32

      @@TheBatmansbrother Men either fall out over Women or money. Not necessarily in that order..

    • @hiriqnu
      @hiriqnu Рік тому +27

      Totally disagree...RG's latest stuff is his best IMO....he doesn't need Steve.

    • @hiriqnu
      @hiriqnu Рік тому +78

      ​@@TheBatmansbrother according to who?....your postman? They've both stated several times there was no falling out.

    • @DedicatedMW3
      @DedicatedMW3 Рік тому +44

      And karl

  • @REECEM92
    @REECEM92 Рік тому +642

    To think its been 9 years since Ricky, Steve and Karl have worked together. I love the podcasts, the animated show, An Idiot Abroad, Lifes Too Short and Derek. Who knows they might reunite one day.

    • @fls128
      @fls128 Рік тому +22

      I imagine it was largely due to a rift between Gervais and Smerch, they did stuff for over a decade and probably got burnt out and of course there's the money side of things as well. I think Karl is still friends with both or at least Ricky.

    • @DeePhillps
      @DeePhillps Рік тому +25

      Some things are best left as they are, the RSK stuff is perfect.

    • @ShadowfinderMusic
      @ShadowfinderMusic Рік тому +13

      Imo The Office was way better than any of the other shows

    • @quagsnake
      @quagsnake Рік тому +19

      I'd probably want to distance myself from Gervais too after Derek...

    • @anarcho-communist11
      @anarcho-communist11 Рік тому +13

      Steve M is the most genuine person here and has the most class. Maybe he got tired of Ricky's odd laugh but they're both brilliant and hopefully they'll be friends again.

  • @JustinSmith-px1ky
    @JustinSmith-px1ky Рік тому +350

    After years of watching them I never realised they were 13 years apart.

    • @DigitalDaffodil
      @DigitalDaffodil Рік тому +7

      Obviously

    • @stephentumlin8613
      @stephentumlin8613 8 місяців тому +14

      Holy hell! Didn’t know that either. I’d rather hang out with Karl if I had an option.

    • @Dicktater01
      @Dicktater01 3 місяці тому

      He was 25 when he met ricky in 1997

    • @jimothy2250
      @jimothy2250 Місяць тому +1

      Maybe in height

  • @mick2d2
    @mick2d2 Рік тому +494

    "I've hitched my wagon to this particular fat horse" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

  • @Frank7489
    @Frank7489 8 місяців тому +16

    These 2 are so effortlessly funny together

  • @geraldjones8010
    @geraldjones8010 Рік тому +236

    2 of the best intelligent British comedians,there's no show or movie these two have done that I don't like.legends

  • @moonbaked3247
    @moonbaked3247 Рік тому +108

    Stephen Merchant is great. Ive been watching him in The Outlaws. Love love him.

    • @raccoonman4691
      @raccoonman4691 7 місяців тому +7

      Such an underrated show

    • @dolphinsnape
      @dolphinsnape 7 місяців тому +4

      ​@@raccoonman4691totally! It deserves so much more atention!!

    • @theandrogynousmisogynist
      @theandrogynousmisogynist 5 місяців тому

      @@dolphinsnapeseason 3 premieres tonight

    • @dolphinsnape
      @dolphinsnape 5 місяців тому

      @@theandrogynousmisogynist I know! I just can't wait!
      I only need to finish a few stuff I'm working on and is marathon time!

  • @tredaly7108
    @tredaly7108 Рік тому +155

    I honestly Think Gervais and merchant are two Of the greatest comedy writers duo’s of all time they just get it right every time. The office, extras , life’s to short, an idiot abroad The Ricky Gervais show it’s all absolutely hilarious just comedy genius

    • @HandsomeBastard
      @HandsomeBastard Рік тому +2

      Of all time IN THE UK, you mean.

    • @MartinHiggins1972
      @MartinHiggins1972 Рік тому +3

      Their writing peaked with The Office imo. Extras was good, Life's too Short not at the same level, and Idiot was not "written". The XFM radio shows are amongst their best work, I think, but also not written.

    • @GrooveSpaceArk
      @GrooveSpaceArk 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@HandsomeBastard UK has best comedy it's similar to how America can call it the world series when it's just America. They're the best at baseball.

    • @HandsomeBastard
      @HandsomeBastard 10 місяців тому +1

      @@GrooveSpaceArk 😄 OK if you say so, your little island is "world"

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 10 місяців тому

      Karl made idiot abroad funny though

  • @ShrugSzn
    @ShrugSzn Рік тому +143

    This was the best interview I’ve seen in a long time. Makes me miss the Ricky Gervais show

  • @LoganW143
    @LoganW143 9 місяців тому +8

    This is how you know they are best friends. And god damn it I loved this delivery 😂

  • @trystandavies2469
    @trystandavies2469 Рік тому +500

    Up there with the best comedy duos EVER. They just bounce off each other so well, and they both find the other one hilarious, which obviously helps massively

    • @krisbest6405
      @krisbest6405 Рік тому +7

      Do you mean trios?

    • @pm-tt1mu
      @pm-tt1mu Рік тому +22

      Throw in Karl and boom

    • @trystandavies2469
      @trystandavies2469 Рік тому +18

      @@krisbest6405 hmm Steve and Ricky bring out what makes Karl funny. They're the reason he's even remotely famous. Watch any interview of Steve and Ricky together and they take over

    • @lukedevlin5948
      @lukedevlin5948 Рік тому +5

      @tejaylister3518bit of both having listened to a lot of the old xfm shows and podcasts, Karl is gold but it often takes Ricky and Steve to reveal his madness + they are successful writers in their own right

    • @dentistry42
      @dentistry42 Рік тому

      @tejaylister3518So true, without Karl these two aren’t as funny

  • @rogerdodger1790
    @rogerdodger1790 Рік тому +155

    Two WILDLY funny men and compliment each other perfectly.

    • @maxade936
      @maxade936 Рік тому +20

      Complement

    • @Plethorality
      @Plethorality Рік тому +5

      ​@@maxade936thank you. This is genuine thanks and relief. Xx

    • @antispindr8613
      @antispindr8613 Місяць тому

      Followed by a question mark

  • @PeterFraser-hp3rs
    @PeterFraser-hp3rs Рік тому +61

    Happy days -- August 2010. My god, it was like living on a different planet then.

    • @profoundwanderer1441
      @profoundwanderer1441 6 місяців тому +8

      Funny that you say that..
      Pretty much the very next year, everything slowly but surely got worst and worst for me personally.
      I'd say, given my age at the time.. 2005 to 2010 was the best years. 🙌

    • @orlandogloom5409
      @orlandogloom5409 5 місяців тому

      It also depends on entirely personal events, and shifts to different perspectives due to various things, but I agree.
      You don't want me to really, 100% start explaining how and why things unfolded the way they did.
      Let's just say the loud people who promote specific views while blaming normal people after ruining their experiences with constant hate and mockery, have multiplied and achieved their first goals (leaving that vague and partially open to interpretation for a reason but the hate and mockery bit sure clear things up, even if any side can be fanatical and unfair deep inside).
      Not that it's hard when life's not exactly easy or forgiving in the first place and the financial issues add to that...
      The level of entertainment during 00s is among the main factors as well.

    • @johnjames4834
      @johnjames4834 4 місяці тому

      which one?

    • @johnjames4834
      @johnjames4834 4 місяці тому +1

      @@profoundwanderer1441 yes it was a tough time to be an english teacher

  • @freddiefreeman4119
    @freddiefreeman4119 Рік тому +98

    That was so funny, the three of them are comedy gold in this 😂

  • @lingricker4632
    @lingricker4632 11 місяців тому +60

    Hello Ladies by Merchant was BRILLIANT. It made me realise a lot of the duos writing was heavily done by Stephen.

    • @garythefishable
      @garythefishable 8 місяців тому +12

      I also realised that Stephen was the special ingredient a while ago but I discovered this by putting myself through Derek and After Life.

    • @joshua7734
      @joshua7734 7 місяців тому +3

      @@garythefishableit’s staggering how bad both of those shows are given Ricky’s pedigree. His stand up is very good.

    • @dolphinsnape
      @dolphinsnape 7 місяців тому

      ​@@garythefishableI haven't seen those, if you don't mind, would you say how or where did you discovered that in your words?

    • @ChloeR-vt4bh
      @ChloeR-vt4bh 6 місяців тому

      @garythefishable - disagree. I thought After Life was brilliant. I also thought Outlaws that Steve Merchant did was brilliant too.
      They’re both great writers and fantastic together.

    • @jaymiller9254
      @jaymiller9254 2 місяці тому

      My favorite as well

  • @pauljoneseyboy9615
    @pauljoneseyboy9615 Рік тому +371

    Alan Carr is such a great host. I thought he would annoy me but he is a comedian in his own right. Good stuff.

    • @smoothyuk
      @smoothyuk Рік тому +24

      You may be one of the greatest camouflaged put down artists that ever lived.

    • @jordangerm
      @jordangerm Рік тому

      His voice is so annoying

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg Рік тому

      Poor Andy got his feelings hurt.

    • @smoothyuk
      @smoothyuk Рік тому +17

      @@TC-dw6wg do you often misread situations? Find yourself wondering what was funny when your friends start laughing? It's ok..there's no shame in it, not everyone's top speed is the same.

    • @miztahfrawg
      @miztahfrawg Рік тому +9

      His voice is profoundly annoying but that love that over there in you-rop

  • @travisbickle2004
    @travisbickle2004 Рік тому +556

    I really wished they would have done at least one more series of An Idiot Abroad but with the three of them travelling together, Ricky would have tormented the hell out of them 😂. Hopefully one day the right project will bring them back together.

    • @kingluis6360
      @kingluis6360 Рік тому +32

      Ricky wouldn’t have lasted two days.

    • @travisbickle2004
      @travisbickle2004 Рік тому +24

      @@user-mx5pq1xo8j You are right, my mistake but i corrected it. I hope you didn’t lose any sleep over it 😉

    • @mikeevans1994
      @mikeevans1994 Рік тому +3

      This NEEDS to happen

    • @artofsam
      @artofsam Рік тому +8

      This will never happen ever as they haven't worked together in years but I certainly agree that back when idiot abroad was still being made I think Ricky and Steve owed it to Karl to go on a trip while Karl stayed back as he is now the one who gives instructions, except Ricky and Steve would be doing all the actual fun amazing things on their trip while Karl has to produce the series back in the UK. They could get everyone back in the studio to give Karl an especially hard time and make out that the show is going to be pulled by the sky execs because Karl isn't doing things 'right', in the end Karl still gets his own back here and there by setting up some surprises for them so its not all luxury. Would have been a great way to end the series.

    • @Padraigp
      @Padraigp Рік тому +2

      Yeah I agree i think they should definitely at some point do that karl will be the only one not freaking out i bet he would even smile.

  • @dan_hitchman007
    @dan_hitchman007 Рік тому +288

    Ricky and Stephen balanced their unique types of comedy writing out perfectly. The right splash of dry wit, human observation, with heart and pathos that could actually move you, sometimes to tears. Separately, they just aren't as good.

    • @cpshirling
      @cpshirling Рік тому +22

      'After Life' on Netflix was so wonderfully well done by Ricky. It not only had some straight up hilarious moments but the growth through the show with many of the characters made me have some of the most empathic emotions for a show in many years. Diane Morgan's portrayal of Kath was amazing.

    • @Porkthepie
      @Porkthepie Рік тому +34

      I still think that Steve's independent stuff is 10x better.
      Ricky has become a parody of what they used to take the piss out of on the podcast

    • @RobVespa
      @RobVespa Рік тому +12

      It's like a lot of good bands. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, etc. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

    • @mikealvord55
      @mikealvord55 Рік тому +5

      Nope - Ricky is a beast!

    • @gwauk205
      @gwauk205 Рік тому +5

      @@Porkthepie His stand up is quality and Afterlife was spot on…

  • @SnagleTooth14
    @SnagleTooth14 3 місяці тому +5

    "A slug on two cherry tomatoes"🤣🤣🤣 Almost peed with laughter, omg!

  • @Eve181dublin
    @Eve181dublin 5 місяців тому +5

    Very recently discovered The Outlaws & binge watching every evening - wonderful writing & acting.

  • @rickylafleur1446
    @rickylafleur1446 Рік тому +71

    Stephen is brilliant, in my opinion he was the best guest to ever go on Norm MacDonald Live.

    • @williamherbert
      @williamherbert Рік тому +6

      Dirty Johnny

    • @BlackenzieSmithe
      @BlackenzieSmithe Рік тому +13

      Hello ladies was brilliant

    • @larsickenroth7169
      @larsickenroth7169 Рік тому +3

      @@BlackenzieSmitheHello Ladies (the standup) was amazing, and eerily familiar if you’re 6’8’ 😂

    • @l3eatalphal3eatalpha
      @l3eatalphal3eatalpha Рік тому +7

      Super Dave was hard to top and pretty much set the tone for the show.

    • @clay-pixels
      @clay-pixels Рік тому +2

      Agreed! The only one to take the piss out of Norm and break the fourth wall. ‘What is this drunken sea captain shtick?’

  • @TestSubjectMacHoshi
    @TestSubjectMacHoshi Рік тому +78

    Ricky, Steve and Karl Have some of the best chemistry In any podcast that I have ever seen.
    But if they genuinely don't glean any enjoyment from working together I have no issues.
    They all make lovely content/lead wonderful lives on their own!
    2023 is the year of Grout, Karl!!

  • @gohumberto
    @gohumberto Рік тому +46

    2023 - Ricky is 61 and Steve is 48 (Karl is 50 and Alan Carr is, remarkably, the youngest of the lot at 47)

    • @synthesizerpatel7405
      @synthesizerpatel7405 9 місяців тому +2

      To be fair to Alan, he looks no different now to when he first appeared on our screens in his mid-20s

    • @VIDK1D
      @VIDK1D 8 місяців тому +1

      @@synthesizerpatel7405he’s only in his early 30s here

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 місяці тому +2

      So they are still 13 years apart.Blimey..

    • @ShaunHolt-f1c
      @ShaunHolt-f1c Місяць тому +1

      That Carr laugh is a thing of nightmares.

  • @brianthesnail3815
    @brianthesnail3815 Рік тому +16

    You do only need 6 good friends and even maintaining that many is hard work.

  • @WelshBladerDad
    @WelshBladerDad Рік тому +17

    I've listened to nothing except my collection of all the XFM shows for the last 4 years in work 😂, Ricky Steve and Karl are the greatest accidental comedy trio ever!

  • @robertbloom4424
    @robertbloom4424 Рік тому +45

    Because Ricky's so quick and charming (in his way), people assumed that he was the A and Merchant was the B. But, as we have since learned, Stephen Merchant was the genius in this pairing and Gervais was the contributor, tossing in a few jokes here and there. It's funny how perception and reality sometimes clash. Merchant should be much more famous than he is.
    * Not putting Ricky down, he's a fine joke writer and actor

  • @themanwnoname3454
    @themanwnoname3454 Рік тому +13

    Two blokes that have always inspired me to look deeper into life & laughter 🥂🍾

  • @noka79
    @noka79 7 місяців тому +15

    RICKY AND STEVE get back together, the world awaits.

  • @MrFruitgum
    @MrFruitgum Рік тому +31

    Still listen everyday to the Podcasts they all done with the great Mr K Dilkington - Man Moth - Horse in the house - etc etc. I wish the trio would all get back together

  • @Braineater16
    @Braineater16 11 місяців тому +16

    The line about having a favourite chair... I felt that

    • @piemuggs
      @piemuggs 10 місяців тому +1

      I’m with you all the way

  • @socat9311
    @socat9311 Рік тому +36

    The Office and Extras are the only series i have actually paid and downloaded to watch again and again. As a non brit that sort of dry humour was new to me and I love it

    • @northernpunx1978
      @northernpunx1978 Рік тому +6

      Watch life’s too short it’s amazing

    • @socat9311
      @socat9311 Рік тому +3

      @@northernpunx1978 thanks will check it!

    • @northernpunx1978
      @northernpunx1978 Рік тому +6

      @@socat9311 it’s basically a mix of the other two shows it’s so absurd lol. Extras kills me what an amazing show. And the Office is obviously gold. Changed comedy forever. 👍

    • @JoligePool
      @JoligePool Рік тому +7

      @@northernpunx1978 @So Cat
      Peepshow is also hilarious if you like it dry and cringe. I believe all episodes are available on youtube.

    • @socat9311
      @socat9311 Рік тому

      @@JoligePool thanks!

  • @shoot_the_glass5654
    @shoot_the_glass5654 Рік тому +90

    I think these three should do a series together, the chemistry is just phenomenal. 😄

    • @zakboelema6941
      @zakboelema6941 11 місяців тому

      ​@oscarwilde5473 doesn't hurt to dream though Mr gatekeeper

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 10 місяців тому

      er??

    • @Vingul
      @Vingul 3 місяці тому

      Carr is way too annoying

  • @mickcee1174
    @mickcee1174 Рік тому +8

    Bring back ricky karl and steve podcast comedy gold

  • @RockPhonic
    @RockPhonic Рік тому +43

    I don't think they have fallen out, but whenever Steve is asked about them working together in the future, he says he;s up for it. Whenever Ricky is asked, he's always awkward about it and changes the subject.

    • @TestSubjectMacHoshi
      @TestSubjectMacHoshi Рік тому +22

      Yeah it seems to me and this is just speculation, Ricky has a big head.
      Many instances have crossed where he is asked about Steve's involvement in the office to which ricky consistently brushes off the question referring the office as "His"(Gervais) show...

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag Рік тому +18

      Ricky doesn't want to share the attention or the credits.

    • @mrcerrone4483
      @mrcerrone4483 Рік тому +6

      @@hesch-tagI doubt it, Ricky’s always been the most famous of the trio. And he always tried to get them involved in his projects even getting Karl his own show made

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag Рік тому +20

      @@mrcerrone4483 Well he never gave credit to Stephen and I think the success of (the hugely overrated) After life he became even more selfish. He only used Karl for his own fun.

    • @TheMayDog
      @TheMayDog Рік тому +4

      @5:23 says it all

  • @vanessazannis5523
    @vanessazannis5523 Рік тому +28

    “Although they were all orange!” This is why he’s a genius…

  • @thegoodgeneral
    @thegoodgeneral Рік тому +18

    “It’s a bit like a slug on two cherry tomatoes.” Good Lord.

  • @Graham-sl5tx
    @Graham-sl5tx Рік тому +15

    Of course they are friends. It's called banter; they're just feeding off eachother

    • @antispindr8613
      @antispindr8613 Місяць тому

      Just good friends? But did you not detect any undertones to their replies?

  • @STERNWAERTS
    @STERNWAERTS Рік тому +20

    love em. been obsessed with ricky and steve's work since i stumbled upon it a few years ago. first the office, extensively, then the animated rgs show, now the 4 seasons of xfm radio show that i downloaded a year ago and listen to every single day. together with karl they're just incredible and such a unique bunch, like the beatles. while i don't know much about the lads and what they're up to now, i kinda believe that they aren't close at all anymore, not even ricky and karl... might not be entirely true but that's my impression. but those ten years from 2002 till 2012 were something else. glad i've got "access" to that.

  • @ilikehorses57
    @ilikehorses57 Рік тому +196

    "The fatter he is the funnier he is"
    In hindsight, this is actually outrageously true.

    • @DragicaOfficial
      @DragicaOfficial Рік тому +18

      yup... just sitting here thinking: Ricky doesn't really tell jokes, he just spews sarcasm mixed with wit and repeats the last two words of what made him laugh

    • @WanderingChin
      @WanderingChin 5 місяців тому +1

      Chubby funster

  • @austinhuber3131
    @austinhuber3131 Рік тому +41

    Alan Carr is a fictional character from a 90s comedy that only the main character can see.

  • @omikronweapon
    @omikronweapon Рік тому +46

    I always found it a little odd that Ricky skipped over inviting Steve for his birthday for example, when he DID invite Karl. I think Ricky enjoys having friends he can laugh at with impunity, and while Steve is sufficiently weird to fit the rest of Ricky's friends, he's witty enough to give 'Gerv a run for his money, rather than simply being 'bullied' and laughed at.

  • @tiredofit4761
    @tiredofit4761 Рік тому +15

    They are such a funny combination

  • @christophertitanium8424
    @christophertitanium8424 Рік тому +104

    Ricky's laugh gets me every time.

    • @alfching2499
      @alfching2499 Рік тому

      It gets me he looks like a pug dog

    • @omikronweapon
      @omikronweapon Рік тому +4

      his laugh was what got me hooked on the XFM shows.

    • @clivewarren592
      @clivewarren592 5 місяців тому +1

      Is he 'avin a laugh?! ⬆️

  • @dannymartin442507
    @dannymartin442507 Рік тому +27

    I love how they always use quotes from RGS, usually something that Karl says like Stephen looking like a see through fish. Karl is the real genius.

    • @jaffawho
      @jaffawho 4 місяці тому +1

      It was Ricky that said that

    • @dannymartin442507
      @dannymartin442507 4 місяці тому +1

      @@jaffawho yeah you're not wrong, when he talks about Steve with his top off...my bad 😂 Karl is still a genius

  • @jez4722
    @jez4722 Рік тому +132

    The dynamic between these and carl was to good. Id be made up if they did something again. Get dicky anderson on it aswel

    • @jamescooling
      @jamescooling Рік тому +10

      Dicky docky do

    • @HBS98
      @HBS98 Рік тому +26

      Don't forget about Paul "The Party Animal" Parker lol

    • @lewis6916
      @lewis6916 Рік тому +7

      They used Karl and he felt like a monkey in a cage. He’s spoke about it in great detail before, they have asked him and he says no. He really doesn’t like them & said he wished he didn’t do any of it most of the time in a radio interview.

    • @jez4722
      @jez4722 Рік тому +6

      @@lewis6916 i think used is the wrong word tbh. They took the piss,ye,but steve got it bad aswel. He made plenty of cheddar

    • @Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist
      @Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist Рік тому +9

      Dickerrrrs!!

  • @meloncholicbliss
    @meloncholicbliss Рік тому +12

    man i love british humor lol especially talk shows. if this was on nbc/cbs it would never air

  • @martinkenah
    @martinkenah 2 місяці тому +1

    Steve is comedy gold: "I hitched my wagon to this particular fat horse" is brilliant!😂😂😂

  • @Nyanderc
    @Nyanderc Рік тому +4

    The Peter Crouch and Paul Gascoigne of comedy 😁

  • @UKGeezer
    @UKGeezer Рік тому +46

    Alan and Ricky are such talented comedians, wish there were more like them.

    • @Burgmannn
      @Burgmannn Рік тому +2

      He's done you again Steve!

    • @augment999
      @augment999 Рік тому +2

      He’s avin’ a go

  • @ianreptil
    @ianreptil Рік тому +9

    Steve Ricky and Karl saved my life for real.

  • @JN003
    @JN003 Рік тому +14

    ..naturally hilarious, all three of 'em.

  • @-______-______-
    @-______-______- Рік тому +33

    Wow. At first I was under the impression that this literally just happened. I thought they had finally made an appearance together again.

  • @mynamesreed
    @mynamesreed 3 місяці тому +1

    three masters of funny conversation

  • @theflyingdutchguy9870
    @theflyingdutchguy9870 Рік тому +14

    the best times on tv are when comedians give each other a hard time😂

  • @jenniferbailey5914
    @jenniferbailey5914 10 місяців тому +2

    That natural comedy is pure gold!

  • @dukecity7688
    @dukecity7688 Рік тому +10

    I've learned something important from Ricky - Words cannot hurt me - I feel free - and fairly happy.

  • @DeathEgg666
    @DeathEgg666 Рік тому +35

    These two were so funny together!

  • @animationsilo
    @animationsilo Рік тому +40

    Whatever Ricky does without Stephen it has no heart. Stand up is his own but every film he's written directed and stars in has no heart except for.....Cemetery Junction co-written and directed by Merchant.

    • @Station9.75
      @Station9.75 Рік тому +7

      Afterlife.

    • @hughjass8430
      @hughjass8430 Рік тому +22

      ​​@@Station9.75 Afterlife is the mawkish, bungled attempt at putting heart in a project which the creator has no real clue about.
      I like Ricky and the cringey elements of The Office are fantastic but it was obviously Steve Merchant who made Brent the rounded and ultimately pitiable character that the audience felt sorry for

    • @Paulthompson9942
      @Paulthompson9942 Рік тому +7

      Most of his stand up routine is stuff that Karl has said

    • @chrismarshlive
      @chrismarshlive Рік тому +6

      @@Paulthompson9942 There is a lot of stuff in the early stand ups that are lifted from their podcasts/radio shows and it wasn't often Ricky who said them.

    • @rubbishopinions6468
      @rubbishopinions6468 Рік тому +7

      Ricky is fantastic at creating great comedy characters but his storytelling is often laid on a bit thick, Steve brings the subtlety and that extra dimension to writing.

  • @LUFC123
    @LUFC123 Рік тому +35

    Eyes that pop out of their head....... Steve

    • @CragScrambler
      @CragScrambler Рік тому +7

      Oh he's only done you again!

    • @DIFFIEH
      @DIFFIEH Рік тому +2

      He’s done you mate, he’s done you again!

    • @MST785
      @MST785 Рік тому +1

      Bulging with imagined riches...

  • @ireneeriksson7855
    @ireneeriksson7855 Рік тому +27

    I love Stephen Merchant❤

  • @neilus
    @neilus 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant guys. Andy Millman and Darren Lamb in Extras were just incredible...their US timezone argument is one of the funniest things ive ever seen LOL

  • @veggigoddess
    @veggigoddess Рік тому +43

    Love how they moved the coffee table to fit Stephen 😂

  • @Detroiy2k
    @Detroiy2k 8 місяців тому +1

    This is 1 of the funniest things iv seen ,so genuine

  • @david-jackson-wills
    @david-jackson-wills Рік тому +4

    Brilliant!! I love anything they put their minds to, so funny together, it must be wonderful to have the talent to be able to write so much material. I can barely write a best wioshes on a birthday card.

  • @quntface1518
    @quntface1518 Рік тому +14

    Ricky invited Steve to his birthday, but he has to wear the waiters outfit.

  • @ClaudetteMiss
    @ClaudetteMiss Рік тому +14

    How the heck did Stephen Merchant go on Alan Carr and not hype his show, The Outlaws? Can't wait for Season 3!

    • @collider4378
      @collider4378 Рік тому +14

      He would need a time machine. This was shot in 2010 🤣 (I also thought it was recent, was pretty excited!). Outlaws is fantastic.

    • @ClaudetteMiss
      @ClaudetteMiss Рік тому +3

      @@collider4378 Oh! That certainly explains it, thanks for the info

    • @jeremyc9593
      @jeremyc9593 Рік тому +4

      Lol. Yeah, if you see an interview with Ricky and Steve together, it's most definitely at least a decade old.

  • @MustBMusic
    @MustBMusic Місяць тому +2

    Yo wtf this is way better than an American show. Jokes are 12/10

  • @patrickstoute4085
    @patrickstoute4085 Рік тому +4

    Sometimes you dont feel the need to throw your opinions... You just listen... This is one of them... 😉👊🏼

  • @heatherstephens9295
    @heatherstephens9295 11 днів тому

    I literally have tears running down my face with laughter 😂😂😂👏👏👏

  • @loopstationyt
    @loopstationyt Рік тому +32

    I forgot about dicky bird and I died when Ricky said it 🤣

  • @wendyblaauw2578
    @wendyblaauw2578 4 місяці тому +2

    The radiant smile after "seventh"

  • @greatnorthernexotic
    @greatnorthernexotic Рік тому +7

    2:45 eyes bulging with imagined riches

  • @kevinn1158
    @kevinn1158 5 місяців тому +2

    The Brits is why us Canadians are so cheeky. These guys are just so sharp. I love it. Most of the SCTV people have this sense of humour. And I worked in the film industry for 25 yrs (camera) and I can tell you how dreary America actors can be. Just so in love with themselves. Ugh. These guys would be awesome to work with!

  • @yodanarcher6736
    @yodanarcher6736 Рік тому +16

    I miss this type of comedy. Was praying this was recent and feel like the world has returned to some normal poke fun at each other place, but no. Is 13 years old.

    • @StubbyandShifu
      @StubbyandShifu 3 місяці тому

      I watch British TV and there is plenty of great comedy.

  • @ZuzanaTichy
    @ZuzanaTichy Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite movies Cemetery junction, absolutely hilarious... these two are geniuses, for sure

  • @fionarangel9486
    @fionarangel9486 Рік тому +29

    Just love Stephen Merchant ❤

    • @tanssi2145
      @tanssi2145 Рік тому +1

      ‘Any lady would be fine’ hahaha he’s so quick with it

  • @blackpoolrox6475
    @blackpoolrox6475 Місяць тому

    A truly funny pair. Love how alan carr tries to keep up with adding his partially funny quips.

  • @krisbest6405
    @krisbest6405 Рік тому +17

    I think Steve is handsome.

  • @DavyRo
    @DavyRo 4 місяці тому +1

    These 2 are Brilliant together

  • @JoUsr
    @JoUsr Рік тому +3

    Totally crushing on Stephen Merchant 🥰😉🤭

  • @raindrops21_9
    @raindrops21_9 Рік тому +35

    The bit about Ricky holding Stephen's hand 🤣🤣🤣

    • @itswilbur3747
      @itswilbur3747 Рік тому +1

      The silhouette alone is hilarious 😂

  • @Subninja2012
    @Subninja2012 Місяць тому +1

    A love letter to England.
    I’m not from there. The US in fact.
    But the sentiment is noble.

  • @ayyjsanders9319
    @ayyjsanders9319 Рік тому +4

    I love that they hugged as opposed to the formal handshake

  • @lenmoore9109
    @lenmoore9109 Рік тому +70

    I always get the feeling that Stephen is a beast once the lights go out.❤

    • @Johnson09641
      @Johnson09641 Рік тому +14

      🤨

    • @vivianboys3
      @vivianboys3 Рік тому

      @ Johnson0694 calm it with the people's eyebrow, 🍆0694

    • @pokocrow
      @pokocrow Рік тому +1

      😭

    • @messupd
      @messupd Рік тому +9

      💀💀💀💀💀??? I can see your point but still WHOA

    • @leontinemccain5170
      @leontinemccain5170 Рік тому +19

      I bet he refuses to turn the light off because he's afraid of the dark

  • @ayyjsanders9319
    @ayyjsanders9319 Рік тому +4

    Ricky’s response at 3:19 😂😂😂

  • @luminyam6145
    @luminyam6145 Рік тому +7

    Alan Carr is so cute, I just adore him🥰🥰🥰

  • @yikes7963
    @yikes7963 Рік тому +4

    It's the accountant from The Good Place!!! 😂😂😂 What a treat

  • @MrTangolizard
    @MrTangolizard Рік тому +2

    Every time I see Stephen I can’t help but think back to when Karl said he looks like the postman in MIB2 the one under the counter

    • @kjek1
      @kjek1 10 місяців тому

      “You seen that Steve?”
      “It was gangly”
      “Seriously, it could be your brother”

  • @TheFormerkgbchief
    @TheFormerkgbchief 10 місяців тому +3

    The John and Paul of comedy

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому +8

    We love Alan. He's a mums dream. ❤

    • @jacquelinefox2632
      @jacquelinefox2632 Рік тому

      On the other hand, Gerbil is a mums bloody nightmare 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @werebilbyj4449
    @werebilbyj4449 Рік тому +12

    I love these three, I haven't laughed so hard in so long.

    • @2jakh
      @2jakh Рік тому

      Love you Alan ❤ and your show!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏😋😋😋

    • @JackMillerIndia
      @JackMillerIndia Рік тому +1

      You obviously don't listen to the XFM shows

  • @MMPK96
    @MMPK96 Рік тому +1

    6:23 Ricky turned into Alan for a second 😂😂

  • @Indicasativa55
    @Indicasativa55 Рік тому +14

    Both funny guys but even funnier when Karl’s in the room

    • @Alpine_Joe
      @Alpine_Joe Рік тому

      Eh, naw ! He's a passenger.

  • @LewisLetsPlay
    @LewisLetsPlay Рік тому +2

    how is this the full interview? it obviously not full there's so many cuts and parts left out, goes from ricky smiling his ass off and laughing, cuts to alan laughing, then back to ricky and he's serious and straight faced??? MULTIPLE TIMES! We need an uncut interview.

  • @bundi_dog
    @bundi_dog Рік тому +3

    As a pom hating Aussie, I love their English interviews. So much more down to earth.

    • @thecanveyboy
      @thecanveyboy Рік тому +2

      You just admitted to being racist there 🤔

  • @frankbrodie5168
    @frankbrodie5168 Рік тому +10

    Alan is definitely channeling one of the UK's finest ever comedians Frankie Howerd with his persona in my opinion.
    As a man born almost 50 years after Frankie, but with a similar surname I myself took on the forename 'Frank' as a tribute to the wonderful man.
    [edit] Clearly my real surname. Not my online surname of Brodie. Which is not whatsoever similar to Howerd. lol

  • @salexa171
    @salexa171 Рік тому +3

    They’re so good together

  • @shazanali692
    @shazanali692 7 місяців тому +1

    These two are not trying to be funny, this is just normal banter and talk and jokes, they are just naturally funny

  • @samyheath8103
    @samyheath8103 Рік тому +4

    It's like Del and Rodney 😂 😂