I’ll take your word for it that that’s a typical British attitude because my immediate interpretation (as an American) was “that is a truly beautiful friendship” lol. My best friends and I would have (at the least) flipped each other off if we opened a really thoughtful gift after giving each other Hell like this : )
It's strange and ironic but you never have to worry about what you say on UK shows. They're good friends as well. On LWT, I always think he's going to be sued for stuff he says
Cheydinal, in the UK we sadly don’t have any American celebs of note (apart from Rich Hall. He’s quite a funny comedian). :( Although we do have a couple of Canadian ones! Like Katherine Ryan.
+David Thought it was just me and my tickle-phobia. Watching him being tickled was like watching a beheading. The part after that was cute, then serial killer, then funny, then serial killer, then slightly assault-like, then serial killer. And so on and so on.
The Discordia I think it really depends on context. It’s clear that they’re good mates with Russel so he’s gonna be more chill than with a complete stranger who wants to talk about politics and shit with him
I wanna make a joke about him being or not being progressive to this but I could simply give to few fucks about politics thus don't even know which side progressive describes... It would be... People who are more liberal correct?
@@jocomfiresin6982 yes & no- 'liberal' can mean several quite different things. for some examples: the followers of libreralism or people with a high degree of tolerance of others... or just anyone left of regan. liberalism *was* progressive in the 17th century, but is now quite old-fashioned. ofc liberals are still often progressive compared to conservatives, but they are pretty backward by comparison to some other groups.
I can't wipe this grin off my face after watching that. Thanks so much for showing us the John Oliver we _feel_ is in there. And thanks for giving us that example of men together unstereotyped.
John Oliver is always such a good guest, I like him being interviewed even more than when he's the host, because when he's the guest he's less scripted and more mischievous.
I dunno about "more" mischievous. its just smoother, more subtle when hes the host. plus that felt obligation he mentioned, to give it message and purpose.
Oh my fucking god, I don't need to be tickled, just looking at Russ tickling John is enough to make me skip the I'm laughing stage to the I'm crying stage
+Myron xD I've seen it once and I'm skipping it currently. Aaargghh.. If only something magical happened and you could stop tickling ánytime you wanted, with the person just freezing and stop tickling...then tickling would be fine.
I sent money to John's church. 100 billion dollars. Zimbabwian dollars, that is. It didn't get shown on the show as some smart ass sent him 100 trillion Zim dollars :( . I did get an envelop with a nice surprise back from them though. Sent all the way back to the Netherlands, so costed them more in postage than what they gained from me.
Hey John - don't feel sad about the interview with Hoffman - the fact that you had the stones to ask the tough questions was hugely constructive and you are an amazing and a fine example of what it means to stand up and speak up instead of being a complicit bystander! Props to you bud!
It's good that he warned the organisers in advance and that they agreed to it. Not sure of Hoffman knew, but if he hadn't thought out his answers ahead of time to questions he is bound to get asked then he's a fool.
Saw this recording live, the interview actually lasted for over half an hour they had to cut so much out! Great experience to be in the room with them both, very funny
I love how they are around eachother. I've never seen John so laid back in an interview. They truly do seem like good friends. They need to do more interviews together.
Loubna Ait Oh yeah!! I hope the person who drew the Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy fan fiction does it, that would be epic!! If you haven't seen it, it's on the Graham Norton Show when Michael and James were on, it's on UA-cam.
Loubna Ait you know at first i was like damn the fandoms will ship any two people together and then i got to the end of the interview and you. Are. SO. RIGHT. OMFG.
I never realised how badly I needed to see these two together until now. I can feel the brotherly love just radiating from them both. This was just a family catch up but televised
heavyDfriki I would have told her I'm watching a guy get molested. Tho maybe you aren't as weird as me. I say something like that and most people just say OK and go about their business.
Same except my mother doesn't know who they are and is wondering why i'm watching the beginning of gay porn on my computer. LOL so awkward but I was dying laughing!
Intrepid Dreamer John Oliver seems an unlikely porn star...at least, from what people can SEE of him, he does not look like a porn star, but who knows?
J H You should look up the footage that is on UA-cam somewhere that has John Oliver on Mock The Week, A British TV show (for those who might not know it) I don't know if there is more than the clip I have saw, it's a 'blink and you miss him' but he looks very different; long hair, Lennon glasses and a khaki jacket. Hope you find it 👍👍
J H - I remember some of his early appearances on Mock the Week, he never wore suits then so it was odd when the next I saw him was on the Daily Show with John Stewart, where it was unusual to not see anyone in a suit.
I come back to this video every now and again because it truly encapsulates most human emotions...which is a bit weird for a video with John Oliver in it but I think that makes it even better.
Most perfect interview I've ever seen. The chemistry is perfect and this sums up what ever good friendship I have is. You're not good friends until you've insulted each other violently and tickled. Obviously tickled.
This was fucking brilliant loved every minute of it. We need more John Oliver on U.K. Tv. It was so good to see him this relaxed. Thanks Russell xxx Merry Christmas to you and yours xxx
I love how much you can tell they've been actual friends for a long time. John Oliver is amazing, but I want him to bring his friends on the show every night lol
I felt depressed before watching this clip and the amount of laughter I hear from myself at this tickle scene has completely changed my entire mood and uplifted my day!!
I didn’t think I could love John more until I saw this. He is the epitome of smart is sexy- I love this interview! It also reminded me how much I loved watching Russel live! Fantastic!
I'm just seeing this. Two of my favorite comedians together and I must say that I was not even close to disappointed. But, the tickle made this sooo much better. I love these men so much!
I feel really clever. I just discovered Russell last week, and after only one show, I commented that I'd love to see him with John Oliver, because their comedic styles would mean so well! Then I find this. Please will someone somewhere make a full show with these two possible? Pretty please?
I was going to wait until the full episode was released but I just had to check this out as soon as it popped up in my subscription box. I wasn't disappointed and it totally made my day :P
I watched the Kevin Smith interview first. Then I watched this one to confirm, and it checks out. Russel Howard is great at his job. I'm really glad i've found him!
Russell with John Oliver on Child-size clothing and his "No Touching" rule Russell with John Oliver on Dustin Hoffman and "Five Seconds of Tickling". The list could reference his son's street learning experience but these are needlessly sexual as they are
John looks emotional for a second opening the football kit, immediately gives the middle finger. British attitude in a nutshell.
Also, my heart felt some weird sort of emotion when he said "my little boy".
He also *just* starts to choke up, which he does an admirable job of hiding...
I’ll take your word for it that that’s a typical British attitude because my immediate interpretation (as an American) was “that is a truly beautiful friendship” lol.
My best friends and I would have (at the least) flipped each other off if we opened a really thoughtful gift after giving each other Hell like this : )
How dare you make me feel something, you cad.
Megan Ripley u
I have never seen John be that laid back in an interview. This was awesome!
You might be interested in listening to some early episodes of Podcast 'The Bugle'. (he's not on it anymore)
Seven.
Up to episode 200 and something, they're amazingly good. Especially the Fuck-Eulogies...
It's strange and ironic but you never have to worry about what you say on UK shows. They're good friends as well. On LWT, I always think he's going to be sued for stuff he says
A lot of American comedians know each other too, but like stand-up comedians, not hollywood comedians.
It's weird to see John Oliver not be "the British person in the room" for once
Cheydinal, in the UK we sadly don’t have any American celebs of note (apart from Rich Hall. He’s quite a funny comedian). :( Although we do have a couple of Canadian ones! Like Katherine Ryan.
Zachary Wilson
Reg Hunter! Absolutely hilarious. He's got our British humour pinned down.
Alan Tyson, bear with me, I'll look him up!
Zachary Wilson
His joke about calling Brits crap and inept racists compared to Americans is too funny.
Alan, sadly a lot of us are racist :(
"Find perfect spiritual oneness, and we can touch." - John Oliver
Challenge accepted
Praise be. Lol
Can these guys please make a show together, the bromance is just too much
I second that.
and it's passed!
i will donate money if it is needed
Right??? I had no idea Oliver could like a human being that much.
Omg they should! They could call it "Across the Pond"
That was quite probably the most adorable and uncomfortable moment in television
David Temrick I found it quite sexy
all 3
+David
Thought it was just me and my tickle-phobia. Watching him being tickled was like watching a beheading.
The part after that was cute, then serial killer, then funny, then serial killer, then slightly assault-like, then serial killer.
And so on and so on.
RanchoFundo:
Foreplay at its best.
P
John is so serious on American TV, he acts like this intellectual British guy, but then on UK TV he acts so laid back and different. It’s great
The Discordia I think it really depends on context. It’s clear that they’re good mates with Russel so he’s gonna be more chill than with a complete stranger who wants to talk about politics and shit with him
It’s all an act, he wants to play up to the stereotypes for Americans
empty sky b
I mean his show has a point. At the same time he's still hilarious doing it.
I wouldn’t say that John is “so serious” on American TV. He’s still goofy, irreverent and hilarious. He just wears a suit and sits behind a desk.
That tickle scene was easily the greatest 2min of television programming this year.
These two are friends??? My world is complete!!! 🤩😍
JunebugJa9 I'm right there with you, possibly the best news heard round the world right now!
Slash fiction, anyone?
also they are friends with david mitchell and richard ayoade. I think there is a picture out there from their college years all together.
They were on Mock the Week together.
Russell didn't go to Cambridge like John, David and Richard. They must've just met later in the comedy/social circles.
John Oliver becomes progressively more English as the interview goes on
He is with his people
Exactly!
I wanna make a joke about him being or not being progressive to this but I could simply give to few fucks about politics thus don't even know which side progressive describes... It would be... People who are more liberal correct?
@@jocomfiresin6982 yes & no-
'liberal' can mean several quite different things. for some examples: the followers of libreralism or people with a high degree of tolerance of others... or just anyone left of regan.
liberalism *was* progressive in the 17th century, but is now quite old-fashioned. ofc liberals are still often progressive compared to conservatives, but they are pretty backward by comparison to some other groups.
@@sjs9698 Or just extra ketchup on your hotdog.
Hawking just had that cheeky smile then, wow. What a legend
TwilightNight Gaming Stephen hawking kills it i laughed so hard
TwilightNight Gaming such a funny guy. added his own lines into the last Monty Python show.
He's really mastered comedic timing on that machine
TwilightNight Gaming R.I.P
For a man that lived 50 years longer than he was supposed to, I'd say!
I can't wipe this grin off my face after watching that. Thanks so much for showing us the John Oliver we _feel_ is in there. And thanks for giving us that example of men together unstereotyped.
's wholesome content, this is.
This is two years after but SAMEEE 😂I don't think I'll ever recover from this adorable moment
Didn’t know they were friends, this was very nice. Flipping off your pal after they do something genuinely thoughtful is extremely relatable. 😊
John and Andy Zaltzman I believe were kind of like his mentors. I think he used to open for them when they did stand up.
John Oliver is always such a good guest, I like him being interviewed even more than when he's the host, because when he's the guest he's less scripted and more mischievous.
I love him in both settings but he really does shine as a guest!
I dunno about "more" mischievous. its just smoother, more subtle when hes the host. plus that felt obligation he mentioned, to give it message and purpose.
He was more laid back in the Daily show.. LWT is not a strictly satirical show, more of a funny opinion show, which is why he is more serious..
Oh my fucking god, I don't need to be tickled, just looking at Russ tickling John is enough to make me skip the I'm laughing stage to the I'm crying stage
i've moved right on to the silent shaking and intermittent wheeze
and I've shit myself
Oh my god your comment was perfect! 😂😂😂😂😂
+Myron
xD I've seen it once and I'm skipping it currently. Aaargghh..
If only something magical happened and you could stop tickling ánytime you wanted, with the person just freezing and stop tickling...then tickling would be fine.
Myron Thiang 106 I skipped the crying and went straight to the shitting
My super reverend and ceo of my church Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption! Praise Be! Praise Be!
Praise be!
Do you want my seed?
Sow your seed deep deep inside him.
I sent money to John's church. 100 billion dollars. Zimbabwian dollars, that is. It didn't get shown on the show as some smart ass sent him 100 trillion Zim dollars :( . I did get an envelop with a nice surprise back from them though. Sent all the way back to the Netherlands, so costed them more in postage than what they gained from me.
Blessed be the seeed!
Love them both so much
Its my favorite two comedians meeting!
Hey John - don't feel sad about the interview with Hoffman - the fact that you had the stones to ask the tough questions was hugely constructive and you are an amazing and a fine example of what it means to stand up and speak up instead of being a complicit bystander! Props to you bud!
It's good that he warned the organisers in advance and that they agreed to it.
Not sure of Hoffman knew, but if he hadn't thought out his answers ahead of time to questions he is bound to get asked then he's a fool.
Is there a video of this, I need to see this.
Kelley Hawley ua-cam.com/video/bZNuh0xxKis/v-deo.html it’s not great quality but here you go :)
@@shhsjjbbjs4224 I appreciate it friend but I've since seen it and it was glorious. I do appreciate the gesture though
Kelley Hawley no worries! Ik I was kinda late replying
Best Interview I've seen ever !
I've been dying to see John do an interview back on his soil. Fuck it, I love seeing John Oliver anywhere as an American.
Such beauty. Can they have a show together?
Praise be, praise be.
Saw this recording live, the interview actually lasted for over half an hour they had to cut so much out! Great experience to be in the room with them both, very funny
My face physically hurts from smiling
I never thought I would say, “Russell Howard tickling John Oliver is hot".
I love how they are around eachother. I've never seen John so laid back in an interview. They truly do seem like good friends. They need to do more interviews together.
I give this till tomorrow and then I expect the finest fan-fiction
Loubna Ait
Oh yeah!! I hope the person who drew the Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy fan fiction does it, that would be epic!!
If you haven't seen it, it's on the Graham Norton Show when Michael and James were on, it's on UA-cam.
Oh, it's already running in my head! 😍
Loubna Ait I am so with you.
Loubna Ait you know at first i was like damn the fandoms will ship any two people together and then i got to the end of the interview and you. Are. SO. RIGHT. OMFG.
Yup, I definitely ship it 😂😂😂😂
I usually wait till they upload the whole show but I just had to come and watch this when I saw John's face in my email!!
ninaeatworld lol ditto. I debated on waiting then just said fuck it and clicked
Oh my God what I have done to deserve such a comedic blessing?
OH THE BROMANCE IS SO STRONG, IT HURTS TO LAUGH SO HARD
This interview was hilarious!!! It was like eavesdropping on an conversation between two best friends
It is midnight, and I am trying to hold in so many loud giggles. Amazing!!
This was just awesome...and the finale...what a grace!
I know this is older now but seeing two of my favorite people on the planet laughing has fixed my Christmas.
That was the most intimate tickle in the fucking history of ticklin..lmao, It had a safe word ffs 😂😂
my two favourite comics are besties THIS VIDEO GAVE ME SO MUCH JOY OMFG
Jankeesh Gill watch the older mtw episodes they're both on it together
One of my favorite Russel Howard clips ever!!
Why was the algorithm sleeping on this for over a year. Glad it finally made its way to me.
I never realised how badly I needed to see these two together until now. I can feel the brotherly love just radiating from them both.
This was just a family catch up but televised
Well that was ADORABLE.
One of the funniest interview i have ever seen
It seems like they are childhood friends. Loved it
Honestly pretty awkward to have to explain to my mum what I'm watching when she walks into the room when russell is practically molesting John 😂
heavyDfriki I would have told her I'm watching a guy get molested. Tho maybe you aren't as weird as me. I say something like that and most people just say OK and go about their business.
Same except my mother doesn't know who they are and is wondering why i'm watching the beginning of gay porn on my computer. LOL so awkward but I was dying laughing!
"Practically"
I hope he filed a police report.
@@IntrepidDreamer lololol
Intrepid Dreamer John Oliver seems an unlikely porn star...at least, from what people can SEE of him, he does not look like a porn star, but who knows?
Omg John being aggressively tickled into the chair and onto the floor is simultaneously so hot and so godawfully awkward I'm crying with laughter 🤣🤣🤣🤣
When you're two favourite comedians turn out to be good friends, it's a great day
That was clean unadulterated fun and laughter. Two guys I really loved.
I LOVE John Olivers smile at 1:49!!!!
Weird seeing john without a suit on.
J H
You should look up the footage that is on UA-cam somewhere that has John Oliver on Mock The Week, A British TV show (for those who might not know it)
I don't know if there is more than the clip I have saw, it's a 'blink and you miss him' but he looks very different; long hair, Lennon glasses and a khaki jacket.
Hope you find it 👍👍
If not his ratface and his spider fingers, I wouldn't recognize him without a plaid shirt 😂
J H - I remember some of his early appearances on Mock the Week, he never wore suits then so it was odd when the next I saw him was on the Daily Show with John Stewart, where it was unusual to not see anyone in a suit.
@@chokinonashes61 Is mock the week pretty much SNL?
Don't say it like he's naked... :D
I can’t believe my favourite two comedians were on screen together. They have so much chemistry.
I love John Oliver so much, knowing he and Russell Howard are such good friends is fucking amazing
I come back to this video every now and again because it truly encapsulates most human emotions...which is a bit weird for a video with John Oliver in it but I think that makes it even better.
I do too. It just makes me giggle.
These two are my comedy icons. The fact that they're friends is just ... wonderful.
Most perfect interview I've ever seen. The chemistry is perfect and this sums up what ever good friendship I have is. You're not good friends until you've insulted each other violently and tickled. Obviously tickled.
Marvel: Infinity war is the most ambitious crossover event in history
Russell Howard: *Hold my beer*
cider rus is west country
Omg this was the most adorable John Oliver interview ever lol i love the way these two play off eachother it is obvious they are real friends
This was fucking brilliant loved every minute of it. We need more John Oliver on U.K. Tv. It was so good to see him this relaxed. Thanks Russell xxx Merry Christmas to you and yours xxx
SAME
You know he's on every week.?
John Oliver runs such a brilliant show, huge fan!
Genuinely had a tough, depressed morning (holidays) and this fully turned it around. Thanks to both of you funny fellas. :)
11:34 John's "come at me bro" face is adorbs! 🤗
I don't know how many times I've watched it. But its been pure joy every time. I nearly threw up just now I was laughing so hard.
I love how much you can tell they've been actual friends for a long time. John Oliver is amazing, but I want him to bring his friends on the show every night lol
They’re both so great
I felt depressed before watching this clip and the amount of laughter I hear from myself at this tickle scene has completely changed my entire mood and uplifted my day!!
Oh my gosh I need more of this! John Oliver and Russell with John Stewart and Stephen Colbert
Agreed. I'd like to see Colbert in a setting like this.
Watching John Oliver get tickled is my new happy place.
This is probably my favorite TV interview ever. I don't know how I missed it when it came out!
I didn’t think I could love John more until I saw this. He is the epitome of smart is sexy- I love this interview! It also reminded me how much I loved watching Russel live! Fantastic!
I'm just seeing this. Two of my favorite comedians together and I must say that I was not even close to disappointed. But, the tickle made this sooo much better. I love these men so much!
Just mates being mates, can tell they've got such a good friendship and have had it for a lot of years
Watching this when everyone is asleep was not a good idea.
Gem Stone Rose same here. :)
i’ve watched a lot of john oliver interviews and this is without a doubt the best one.
This is so wonderful, my face hurts from smiling so much.
I had no idea they were friends like that! It's so adorable! XD
John Oliver is such a pure soul.
This might be my favourite interview of all time. The bromance is real
Oh my God. Laughing so hard I'm crying
I've seen this before - and I will see it again - I *NEEDED* this - thank you xx
Russell is literally the big brother that we want xD
I feel really clever. I just discovered Russell last week, and after only one show, I commented that I'd love to see him with John Oliver, because their comedic styles would mean so well! Then I find this. Please will someone somewhere make a full show with these two possible? Pretty please?
this is my favourite interview of all god damn time
Two former Mock the Week comedians having a chat.
Sorry to make you feel old, I'm 26...and Oliver as a Week Mocker is BEFORE MY TIME!!!
Or he left when I was 5-ish!!!
@@ThatCoalSoul Your maths is way off, mate.
@@hwren9845 Yes it is ...no shame!!!
When an interview ends on the floor with people sitting over eachother, you know its a good interview, right?
As someone studying at York university, I NEED to know what happened 2006
Would you have been there during the legendary Tom Scott SU presidency? (the guy who dressed as a pirate)
I second this!!! (No I wasn't there during Tom Scotts reign as YUSU present)
The Tom Scott of Tom Scott fame? Red shirted young man with middle-aged hair who peddles facts freely?
I think the joke was that John had a gig that went badly.
I'm crying.
John is too perfect for words 😭❤❤❤
I was going to wait until the full episode was released but I just had to check this out as soon as it popped up in my subscription box. I wasn't disappointed and it totally made my day :P
Anyone else here been following both of their careers since Mock the Week? This is the reunion I have been WAITING for
This just made my year... So Much Love in the room :-)
This has been the most fantastic interview of 2017! I'll take this as my new year's gift.
John in a sweater looks weird
a middle-aged harry potter
he looks so .... human
Noctura yeah
John Oliver - the man who looks good in suits, and nothing else
He wore sweaters when he was on Mock The Week
John looks like he gives good hugs.
They are like two kids, i love it.
I watched the Kevin Smith interview first. Then I watched this one to confirm, and it checks out. Russel Howard is great at his job. I'm really glad i've found him!
This made me so giddy with happiness. Thank you.
John is such a brilliant comedian his style just seeps through in his candid speech and it's so effortless he's my favorite comedian
I laughed so hard in the tickling bit, I scared my cat. 🤣
HE is a sweetheart !!! A sensible kind ....
best end of an interview ever
Would be interesting if they used a more clickbait title.
"Russel Tickles John Oliver and Invades his personal space."
Russell with John Oliver on Child-size clothing and his "No Touching" rule
Russell with John Oliver on Dustin Hoffman and "Five Seconds of Tickling".
The list could reference his son's street learning experience but these are needlessly sexual as they are
I just set 11:30-13:30 to continuous loop. It's the most magical 2 minutes I've seen this month.
That was one of the best things I've seen! Give me more Russell and John!