HIGNFY S26E08 Boris Johnson PM, Rick Wakeman & Kate Garraway

[@midlam99]

What a brilliant episode.......i'm in tears of laughter.....

[@mioakiyama3825]

Anyone watching after Boris was announced as new PM?

[@fionajane6081]

Bebe Stevens, yes!

[@ricardovelasco3976]

Yes, but I am also watching to walk over Kate Garraway.

[@gardenroom65]

Yep

[@jackbowerman9337]

It even says PM in the title.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

Yes, but I remember it first time around.

[@kathowed]

Absolute mayhem! Thanks BH.

[@carlkamuti]

I had a DVD of the entire show about a decade ago, I believe it lasted about 80 -90 mins. It was called The Full Boris, I wish someone would upload it.

[@vongibbons954]

Actually 'The Full Boris' was a different episode (in its full, unedited splendour), with guests Clive Anderson and Stephen Amos. If I get round to it I'll upload.

[@TVDandTrueBlood]

ua-cam.com/video/w53JbQ4pMjE/v-deo.html I presume its this?

[@TVDandTrueBlood]

Actually this is the 80min one of the second time: ua-cam.com/video/pN8J0ZmDvYE/v-deo.html

[@raymondelrick7930]

One of the most bizarre episodes in the lifetime of hignfy.... brilliant. Totally off the wall. Boris fantastic. 😂

[@haroon420]

Raymond Elrick badger badger badgers badger

[@MrSpasticdancer]

thats our next prime minister right there!

[@CashelOConnolly]

Maybe it depends if he smashes someone’s flat up again! If he becomes PM then we’re in deep blue shit

[@GrahamA63]

There are plenty of people thick enough to believe he’s what we need - a bit like brexit - a stupid plan devised by those who will benefit from it supported by the dim who believed the bullocks in the right wing press and facebook ads.

[@Geffo555]

What's the worst can happen?
Hmmm. Oh SHIT!

[@jimskea224]

The alternative to Boris isn't any better. A right pair of racketeers.

[@NaziZombieSharpShot]

@@CashelOConnolly That apparent argument was the smartest political move this decade, he can defend the whole situation by claiming it was a private matter and propagate the story, keeping the other candidate completely out of the headlines. The mans a lot smarter than he would ever let on.

[@lesleyallinson8738]

Poor Boris I think he's doing well can't stop laughing

[@IoEstasCedonta]

Someone had fun editing this title.

[@videosfromelsewhere926]

39:55 absolutely

[@GG-rw8cz]

What beautiful shiny blonde hair he has there. I haven't seen it look that good in years...

[@CashelOConnolly]

It’s called Nazi blonde

[@johnthekeane]

It's hard to make Boris look cool and contemperary but Rick Wakeman delivered.

[@danieloneill9560]

Fair point.

[@danieloneill9560]

At this resolution, Kate Garraway looks like the most gorgeous woman in the world.

[@brettb9194]

eh but am I seeing things or is her nose completely asymmetrical? looks like one nostril is much higher than the other - perhaps a trick of the camera angle

[@neonskyline1]

yeh she looks sexy

[@welshman100]

Cant wait for him to be our PM!

[@CashelOConnolly]

You’re a dangerous and ridiculous fool just like Johnson

[@welshman100]

@@CashelOConnolly Oh no! A different opinion! Go fuck yourself.

[@Geffo555]

You obviously don't place a great importance on integrity and ability then.

[@welshman100]

@@Geffo555 I do, which is why I can't wait!

[@Geffo555]

@@welshman100. Boris was a profligate mayor and a useless Foreign Secretary. His private life is a circus. What are the positives?

[@billydeemolloy400]

Didn't recognise Boris with his hair combed..!

[@htershane]

At least he’s there, someone with character. Christ can you see May, Hunt, even Corbyn doing this?

[@sordel5866]

That's a good reason for him to be anchor of Have I Got News For You, not prime minister.

[@htershane]

Sordel well I’d argue the same applies as far as perception goes . For all his flaws he’s got something the last 4 PMs have lacked, he engages people. Blair and Cameron were prepackaged commodities with whom one never got any sense of a genuine personality. May and Brown nuff said. I think a lot of people see the same thing. Remember whatever hysteria is whipped up by media and the doom mongers he wouldn’t be a dictator, he’s a the representative of a cabinet which chances are will be short lived. If he gets people to take an interest in how their country is run he’ll be a success on that front at least.
America survived George W, it will survive Trump, if we get Boris we’ll survive that too, it should be interesting. Otherwise welcome Jeremy Hunt, another dull middle management type with zero charisma no doubt ready to inspire a new era of apathy and lethargy. Woo. Hoo.

[@sordel5866]

htershane In the absence of any candidate with outstanding qualifications as a statesman we may as well opt for the greatest showman? You may be right at that.

[@htershane]

I am not party political but as I say i don’t think it’ll be dull! He might even inject a bit of personality to the opposition. Corbyn almost seems viable when he’s rallying a crowd outside the confines of parliament but get him in the Commons or on a tv interview and I’d rather look at his manhole cover collection! Maybe Boris can provoke them into something resembling an effective opposition.

[@htershane]

Hannah Dyson people tend to get a bit hysterical, about these things, like the world is about to end. Apply some perspective . History invariably shows it hasn’t and I’m optimistic it won’t. I’m not happy with the whole current saga but like or loathe him Boris has some personality and it’ll be refreshing to see that in a UK leader. The term “prime minister” first among equals, he’s accountable to cabinet, parliament, his own party - who will answer to the electorate. We”re not going into camps or forced to play “wiff waff” anytime soon. London is still standing, the Foreign office is still intact I believe. I won’t be voting Tory but I’m still gonna enjoy this!

[@webchimp]

Paul "We've been going for for an hour now you know that Boris?"
Feels like it.

[@LoneKharnivore]

To be fair he said that at 37m in so only ~2/3 of the material was dumped.

[@steveflook338]

webchimp ty

[@magnacz]

He is funny and charming throughout, being teased mercilessly. Can laugh at himself, not pompous at all. He seems to win them over, they like him regardless. No hostility on either side. This is before uniform political correctness. Fun to watch this old show now that he will be PM for a while.

[@nejuw]

It's not before political correctness. Such rubbish. In fact they pandered to this fool and look at the state of the UK now.

[@kurtbrattetaule1787]

Hahaha Gotta love Boris! He is funny as hell!

[@CashelOConnolly]

Well Hell is waiting for the bastard

[@martinjones5965]

34m51s Paul Mertons head nodding sums up Boris' performance perfectly. Paul's statement about ball of wool for cat is a perfect metaphor for Boris' reflexive behaviour.

[@kosmischesynth]

And this is how Johnson became prime minister...

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

12 minutes in and he finally gets to Ian and Rick hahaha.
20 minutes in and Bojo had only gotten through 2 questions.
Watching Boris Johnson is like witnessing someone having a mental breakdown.

[@xxjammymanxx]

Used to be 2 parter of this on YT, the best HIGNFY ever imho.

[@anumeon]

the twoparter exists now on Dailymotion... Still the best ever. (exept perhaps for the whole coconut scoring in his other appearance as host)

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

Thanks Peter.

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

I just watched part 2. WOW, I wonder how long it took to record that episode? HAHAHA.

[@jk9554]

20 minutes in: oh right, there was someone on Paul's team...

[@Eisenwulf666]

23:01 what is she talking about? I've been riding a car for 18 years now, lived in france,italy, germany and the czech republic. Never once i've experienced free roads,always traffic .

[@bertiew6771]

Poor Boris, they're laughing at him rather than with him.

[@JJsWonders]

Anyone watching after Al secured biggest Con majority since 1987 and won the Tory 30year civil war over Europe?
Not a fan of PaulM but “block a badger’s passage” at 24:35 is classic

[@williamstevens8573]

As usual the Paul Merton show

[@danslater1542]

yes he's annoyingly loud

[@SanFran51]

He was nominated once for a Bafta for comedy.... in 2003. Seriously.

[@galesito1733]

Rick Wakeman was hilarious in this one.

[@andrewholt3849]

Must've been 2003, when Kate Garraway looked like a page 3 model.

[@tylerdurden786]

Andrew Holt I'd buy that issue son.

[@davidrice7568]

think winning the WC tells you that some how !!!!!!!

[@05017351]

How can you tell? Even for 2003 standarrds the picture quality is shocking. 144p is the only option available, it's worse than wwhen I had eye surgery after I had been gassed with Hydrogen Chloride!

[@nonojiroll7498]

what an incredible tit ! (fill in your own joke .....

[@johnyossarian1135]

I'm Michael Gove. Hi Boris, how's the back?

[@danieloneill9560]

How's your coke nose?

[@heshanperera1581]

This is the British equivalent of Seth Meyers roasting trump

[@AmericasChoice]

Boris and Wakeman engaging it repartee...surreal.

[@Kawiturbo750]

This aired December 12, 2003. Here is the second part of this from when it was presented in two parts on the, HIGNFY Best Of The Guest Presenters Vol. 2 DVD: www.dailymotion.com/video/xsan0b

[@theravenhaslanded321]

Whatever trapped wind means...🤣🤣🤣 gas
Boris was... amazing.

[@kierenlewin1510]

Boris is awesome, I'm pissing myself, badgers are always good for a giggle

[@mauricequartermain485]

13:30 "You wouldn't want that job?"

[@reasonablyserious]

Gotta love Boris

[@CashelOConnolly]

Why? He’s a cunt

[@Geffo555]

Actually I'd prefer that the country was run by someone with integrity and ability.

[@polarboy5862]

It's beyond me how anybody could have ever voted for that man

[@AH-be6bu]

I’ve never heard anyone describe speed cameras as ‘glorified Dick Turpins’. Think I’ll have to steal that one.

[@pappyreeves6988]

Thrilled to see you in No. 10 Boris :)

[@davidbrandenburg8029]

do you think you could have used a lower resolution for this video?

[@jeanmyers1787]

Yes, he remains funny on Not the Nine o’clock News

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

Why'd the video end before the episode? There was over an hour of the episode that aired

[@craigeyler4495]

I like Boris, and the episodes he did are some of the best ever. He's funny as hell and it was only after he became Foreign Minister that I started to dislike him.

[@billydeemolloy400]

Boris was funny - but it wasn't intentional.

[@craigeyler4495]

You definitely have a point. When he was on the job as FM, a lot of the things he said were not at all funny...and this was after he put some thought into what he wanted to say. Downright dangerous and irresponsible even.

[@emdiar6588]

The lovable buffoon shtick is just some micro-managed PR stunt he cynically exploits to further his political ambition. Beneath it all lurks the Machiavellian self interest of a stone cold fascist. I love that Merton calls him out on it by suggesting that his tousled locks are nothing but an affectation.

[@slobodanreka1088]

14:50 I think they preferred GMTV over Today because the questions would be softer....

[@kenunderwood8621]

Boris said smokes-per' which nicely derived from spokesman spoonerised and then morphed into
-person cut off as he realised he said it wrong.
Maybe.
I wonder if Boris is dyslexic.

[@peterfireflylund]

Spoonerism?

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment
Johnson
OMG 😲
Stay Safe
Stay Free 🌐

[@pressureworks]

Where's the rest ???

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Just watching this. That whole beauty contest and badger thing. Think he needs to realize that women don't always want to sleep with badgers either. Boris actually seems rather sweet.

[@yippy327]

Damn! Mumble, mumble.. I'm Boris.

[@TVDandTrueBlood]

The extended version: ua-cam.com/video/pN8J0ZmDvYE/v-deo.html

[@thomashall4886]

Boris for PM.

[@CashelOConnolly]

Yeah have you got your white pointed hat and burning crosses ready

[@Geffo555]

The record for shortest serving PM is 119 days (George Canning) I doubt that Boris will manage 19 days.

[@CharlieVane21]

@@Geffo555 This comment isn't aging well.

[@Geffo555]

@@CharlieVane21. I didn't factor in the sheer gullibility of the electorate or the tactical significance of a fridge.

[@RIXRADvidz]

Deliverest the Goodes, yes, Bowman Hath. My plethora of appreciations and salutations spill about and needs to be mopped up quick before it starts to dry and go very sticky like warm tar....quick!! two Mops!!!!

[@JW_PUNK29]

Foreshadowing 13:42 - 13:44

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

Boris is some man stumble over his words.

[@susannamarker2582]

19:55 Tony Blair ... friends with Cliff Richard ... Gary Glitter ... Jimmy Savile.

[@Austin4098]

Gawd Help Us !!

[@pressureworks]

Every comment should be; where is part 2?

[@charlespeterwatson9051]

25:33 MUSHROOM MUSHROOM

[@danieloneill9560]

This man is not a warm and cuddly character. Do not be fooled. This is when he began to be seen as 'funny' and a 'character'. His whole persona is contrived. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It is terrifying that he will be the next PM to take us through the Brexit process. A general election is needed now!

[@danieloneill9560]

Merton nailed it when he said he intentionally ruffled his hair before the show.

[@GG-rw8cz]

Oh bugger off.

[@danieloneill9560]

A good point, well made.

[@CashelOConnolly]

G G what an intelligent response

[@GugaGDFABC]

So how did that general election work out for you?

[@gregmayo6987]

I think Kate is gorgeous

[@commandert5]

Do you have the last couple minutes?

[@edm9527]

Boris for PM.......................oh he is

[@leonblittle226]

144p otherwise known as FILMED ON A POTATO

[@peterbrophy3478]

Boris is cool

[@Nigel1505]

Please note; this is Her Majesty's Prime Minister, leader of the British Government. Could the last person to leave, or remain, please turn the lights off.

[@SanFran51]

He was a highly successful Mayor of London.

[@williamblackwell2978]

I know this is years old but 2 observations 1. Boris had not yet used Cameron Diaz as a hairstylist 2. He was as big an asshole back then as his is now. 😂

[@stoolpigeon4285]

Nurse @ 25:39

[@653j521]

I wish Paul wouldn't bait Boris for long stretches of the show. It is just tedious and starts to sound like bullying, not wit. At least with a video we can skip ahead, which I very much appreciate. It reminds me of when Paul was going after Angus toward the end. That isn't talking about the news in a humorous way. That is attacking someone relentlessly.

[@francaperotti5934]

I love it and did the first time around when this was aired Hislop given toffs like Johnson a hard time. If you was bullied in school this way you had it easy

[@chrisp4170]

Sadly, he attacks someone who keeps on saying foolish things.I really don't want my P.M. to keep opening himself up to ridicule. I want someone who is bright, somewhat self-aware and has some idea of how to appear normal and professional, rather than being the butt of jokes. On this show, Boris is great. Clowning around is fun, but running the country and representing us on serious and potentially life and death issues, is a totally different gig. Whilst I enjoy all 3 on HIGNFY, I don't want Merton, Hislop or Johnson running the country.

[@gumshake689]

boring git

[@miyojewoltsnasonth2159]

Can titles get edited?

[@flaggerify]

Miyojewolt S Nasonth Of course.

[@numbereightyseven]

This episode has overtones of the Goon Show.

[@andyxyzb]

You know what!?!?!? That's exactly what I was thinking! At the same time I'm thinking WTF!? This is likely UK's next Prime Minister.
So now I'm conflicted because when you think about it, the Goon Show was a major force for all things good and a gem in a crown of British Culture.
So yes - maybe give Boris a go as PM!
I mean what could possibly go wrong?

[@forestpump]

Rick Wakeman is one slimey dude

[@xs10086]

I could not fail to disagree with you less. Could someone translate for me?

[@winmine0327]

Rick Wakeman? Rick Wakeman?

[@danieloneill9560]

He's been on HIGNFY lots of times.

[@CashelOConnolly]

He was in a super group in the 70’s called Yes they were massive,they didn’t release singles

[@Geffo555]

Journey To The Centre of The Earth.

[@paul1x1]

Love to hear his first call with trump the two most confused people on the planet what's up England competing with the yanks for goofiest world leader boris has a long way to go to catch donny

[@lauriesicardaskey]

This clown could be our next prime minister.

[@drtreg]

BJ - the UK Trump equivalent. Celebrity PM.

[@flaggerify]

drtreg Boris has read a few books.

[@bwfvc7770]

catcha lata

[@kenorton5531]

Inbreeding ????

[@kenorton5531]

....but yes....a funny and amiable nincompoop......

[@Shub99]

This thing is the Foreign Minister of the UK ... And he convinced people on brexit ? And people knew this about boris all along ?

[@LoneKharnivore]

He played this character to get popular, and yes we fell for it. He's pretty cunning as well as being a bumbling fool.

[@Shub99]

LoneKharnivore he's smart but how long can he survive being thought / considered a fool, and that too a dangerous fool?

[@Malusdarkblade]

Many people see him for the nasty piece of work he is, but sadly in the UK we are prone to a 2 party state, so even if you dislike him Tory voters would still vote him over the candidate. He isn't cunning, he just belongs to a party which appeals to wankers who want to blame their own misery on anyone but themselves.

[@paulwebsterantiques8321]

WHAT A TOSSER.

[@johnnicolson467]

Boris really is a pratt.

[@stefankolodziej9831]

Please Britain don't let Boris become Prime Minister! I'm begging you all DON'T DO IT!

[@chickenman464w]

shut... up...

[@stephenmurray2851]

@@themightykenwynejones7353 How do you know his dad has a fat one? Did your sister tell you?

[@CashelOConnolly]

TheMightyKenwyneJones you’re foul just like Johnson

[@designer1970]

downvoted for the 144p quality :(

[@master-paul2862]

Scraping the bottom of the barrel for hosts...

[@TayR0C]

RIP funniest HIGNFY guest.

[@flaggerify]

TayR0C Funnier than you.

[@TayR0C]

@@flaggerify well, yeah.