Lee Mack's Joke Leaves John Cleese In Near Tears | The Graham Norton Show

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  • Lee Mack tells his infamous 'Kent' joke leaving John Cleese & Martin Clunes in near tears.
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  • @83gemm
    @83gemm Před 2 lety +2486

    I love that when Lee says, “It was my first attempt at doing stand up,” John immediately leans in and is already into the story.

    • @helenhamilton9561
      @helenhamilton9561 Před rokem +10

      What was the punchline to the joke, for being from Kent?

    • @83gemm
      @83gemm Před rokem

      @@helenhamilton9561 “Kent” sounds like “c*nt.” So the way the joke is supposed to go is:
      Lee: Where are you from?
      Audience: I’m from Kent
      Lee: What did you call me? (Making it sound like the audience member called him the swear)
      But because he was so messed up, he gave the set up wrong. Instead of letting the audience member say, “Kent,” which is necessary, Lee botched it by asking, “Anyone in from Kent?”

    • @nuary120896
      @nuary120896 Před rokem

      @@helenhamilton9561 originally "what did you call me?" because Kent kinda sounds like c*nt (instead of * is a u). But he forgot, so he called the dude from Kent... A c*nt.

    • @nicholasfarrell5981
      @nicholasfarrell5981 Před rokem +41

      @@helenhamilton9561 accusing the person from Kent of calling you a similar-sounding word whose severity differs depending on what part of the world you're at, specifically the word he called the man in the audience.

    • @jonwoodmass2849
      @jonwoodmass2849 Před 11 měsíci +28

      Fact - Lee Mack is French for coat 😂

  • @jimstephens7518
    @jimstephens7518 Před rokem +3320

    Cleese laughed, composed himself for a moment, and then he doubled over and stamped his feet when the joke hit him again. You know a joke is great when it gets that second wave of laughter.

  • @DapperTroy
    @DapperTroy Před 11 měsíci +664

    I remember reading that Lee Mack said this was one of the biggest highlights of his life. Making John Cleese, his hero, like many who grew up with Monty Python, barrel over with laughter. You can see it in Lee’s face when his eyes clock John Cleese and Lee is besides himself for making his comedy hero laugh.

    • @FEARYOYOYO
      @FEARYOYOYO Před 10 měsíci +17

      Paused at 2:39 and his pupils are sooooo dilated. Incredible

    • @martinernst4541
      @martinernst4541 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@FEARYOYOYO😂😢😢i🎉😮😮😅😮🎉😢

    • @martinernst4541
      @martinernst4541 Před 2 měsíci

      Ø🎉😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @13zebras
    @13zebras Před 2 lety +2310

    It's a testament to John Cleese's greatness as a comedian that he literally can't wait to hear yet another joke and punchline. He's dying of laughter because he simply loves comedy. And Lee Mack is an absolute genius story teller, so he should feel thrilled that John Cleese was in hysterics over his story.

    • @munch15a
      @munch15a Před 2 lety +25

      I think he like every comedian knows what its like having a joke bomb as well

    • @agin1519
      @agin1519 Před 11 měsíci +7

      It’s also pratfall comedy- exactly the kind Cleese came to master. Imagine the comedy set with a Fawlty Towers Spanish accent!

    • @bigbudzskrilla6617
      @bigbudzskrilla6617 Před 7 měsíci +1

      He figured out what was coming... 🙂

    • @RedroomStudios
      @RedroomStudios Před 3 měsíci +2

      thats the thing - absolute genius story teller. he didnt include too many details that would have dragged it out too long and killed the timing. I have watched this like 100 times now and still have tears rolling out of my eyes every time.

  • @JesusShuttlesworth
    @JesusShuttlesworth Před 4 lety +7244

    His delivery is impeccable.

    • @ReegusReever
      @ReegusReever Před 4 lety +12

      Funny that

    • @mikebizzleuk
      @mikebizzleuk Před 4 lety +30

      He is a very good comedian

    • @GB3770
      @GB3770 Před 4 lety +32

      wasnt it - his timing with this joke was flawless...

    • @FirstLast-pk2of
      @FirstLast-pk2of Před 4 lety +14

      PhreshFunk true every single northerner has immaculate comedic timing thats the age old stereotype 😵

    • @garethwigglesworth8187
      @garethwigglesworth8187 Před 4 lety +29

      I have a chicken proof lawn, it's impeccable

  • @HugoGojibiter
    @HugoGojibiter Před 3 lety +7669

    It’s really cool when you realise how this is literally Lee taking a story of him failing to deliver a punchline, and making the failed punchline the actual punchline of this new joke, and it’s a banger

    • @PolskiProductions
      @PolskiProductions Před 3 lety +14

      Lucifer’s Edits really ? Hadn’t thought of that

    • @mitchly
      @mitchly Před 3 lety +33

      You've got a heck of a point there!

    • @heartsoulrecordings5799
      @heartsoulrecordings5799 Před 3 lety +4

      @@PolskiProductions he worships Lucifer. He's a bit slow

    • @Chrisjude100
      @Chrisjude100 Před 3 lety +26

      That is in fact when comedy becomes wit. When the tables are turned and the idiot becomes the sage.

    • @HansHRasmussen
      @HansHRasmussen Před 3 lety

      H)?h)

  • @JediPhoenix1976
    @JediPhoenix1976 Před rokem +905

    If you can get that kind of reaction from John Cleese, you're doing something right. 🤣

    • @moke23
      @moke23 Před rokem +1

      I think Lee really got everything wrong 😂

    • @BassandoForte
      @BassandoForte Před rokem +3

      Just remember - Cleese thinks being hit with fish is hilarious... 😉🤣

    • @krokovay.marcell
      @krokovay.marcell Před rokem +13

      @@BassandoForte because it is, with the right delivery:)

    • @andrewsoper5434
      @andrewsoper5434 Před rokem

      @@BassandoForte You're a total Kent

    • @BassandoForte
      @BassandoForte Před rokem +1

      @@andrewsoper5434 - Isn't that where Brexiteers come from...?? 🤣🤣

  • @seriouslyphrasing734
    @seriouslyphrasing734 Před 2 lety +148

    “This bloke shouts out me!”
    *best wheeze ever by anyone*
    Making John have that reaction is something to be proud of!

  • @flyawaytodie
    @flyawaytodie Před 3 lety +7712

    You know you've made it as a comedian when John Cleese puts his face in his hands whilst silently trying to not die of laughter.

    • @liammellor6405
      @liammellor6405 Před 3 lety +521

      Lee Mack has said that making John Cleese laugh like that is the proudest moment of his career.

    • @TallSilentGuy
      @TallSilentGuy Před 2 lety +27

      What makes you think that making John Cleese laugh is more difficult than making anybody else laugh?

    • @1oscarbravo
      @1oscarbravo Před 2 lety +315

      @@TallSilentGuy John Cleese is laughing because he recognises the excellence of the story-telling. Fantastic set-up, pacing and execution. You can see the moment Cleese realises Mack is out of the segue and into the joke. Cleese sits up and leans forward to listen intently. John Cleese is a master comedian, and Mack is justifiably proud of impressing such a shewd judge of comedy.

    • @HashimAziz1
      @HashimAziz1 Před 2 lety +5

      @@liammellor6405 Where did he say it

    • @enjolras76
      @enjolras76 Před 2 lety +8

      Hear hear!

  • @59jalex
    @59jalex Před 3 lety +8165

    There's a bloke in a pub in Kent who tells a story about the time he was at Lee Mack's first gig.

  • @wharsmetoothpicson9465
    @wharsmetoothpicson9465 Před rokem +142

    It's all in the timing. Literally everyone knows where this joke is going a minute before the punchline but Lee Mack's delivery is absolutely perfect.

    • @nezkeys79
      @nezkeys79 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I didn't 😅 i know Kent sounds vaguely like the other word (in their accent?) But why did Mack call him one lol 😅

    • @RedroomStudios
      @RedroomStudios Před 3 měsíci +3

      nobody knew what the punchline was going to be... they just knew that everything he did on stage was backfiring. and when he asked if anyone was in from Kent they knew he was screwed then because no matter what happened he had already ruined the planned joke by asking it that way. and then he was drunk so he just blurted out something ridiculous and offensive.

    • @wharsmetoothpicson9465
      @wharsmetoothpicson9465 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@RedroomStudios I'm not saying people knew the exact punch line but when the premise of the original joke was to conflate 'Kent' with the other word, while also pointing out he was very drunk, it's clear there was going to be a very specific mix up

  • @BrutusMaximusAurelius
    @BrutusMaximusAurelius Před 2 lety +1201

    I love how John immediately seems to sense where this is going.

    • @MiketheratguyMultimedia
      @MiketheratguyMultimedia Před 2 lety +59

      As a comedy genius he's just following it to his own logical conclusion. :D

    • @leefogel2240
      @leefogel2240 Před 2 lety +12

      Same here!!! Makes it all the more hysterical LOL!

    • @sheevpalpatine2324
      @sheevpalpatine2324 Před 2 lety +9

      Like recognises like 😂

    • @marcelhaan7221
      @marcelhaan7221 Před 2 lety +36

      The moment where he puts his hand against his forehead he knows what's going to happen.

    • @pullybungieharder
      @pullybungieharder Před 2 lety +14

      @@MiketheratguyMultimedia As a comedian who's been drunk on stage, and worked with alcoholic geniuses like some of the Monty Python crew, you could see the comedic PTSD, convulsing him with laughter.

  • @elvis8burgers81
    @elvis8burgers81 Před 3 lety +6063

    Mack’s delivery and timing is impeccable here, and demonstrates the mastery of his craft. You know what’s coming with the gag, he massages your anticipation, then delivers the killer punchline perfectly. One of our truly funniest and talented comedians.

    • @Shivian124
      @Shivian124 Před 3 lety +141

      Yep the story was like a car crash in slow motion! Epic delivery. I've watched this clip so many times now and it still makes me cry laughing.

    • @FairgoldTraining
      @FairgoldTraining Před 3 lety +107

      It looks like John Cleese has figured this all out quite early on but still finds it hilarious

    • @SoftTangerineDreams
      @SoftTangerineDreams Před 3 lety +70

      @@FairgoldTraining It's all about the delivery

    • @AnarchyGuy6
      @AnarchyGuy6 Před 3 lety +25

      Proper Lancashire delivery

    • @paddydemps2291
      @paddydemps2291 Před 3 lety +16

      Thanks for explaining comedy.

  • @kiriakoz
    @kiriakoz Před 3 lety +982

    It’s the pauses where you slowly realise how he must’ve messed up which made this so good.

    • @mauricedorreboom5388
      @mauricedorreboom5388 Před 3 lety +43

      You are so right! The timing, the build-up makes it so much funnier. It takes a lot of constrain not to speed up, knowing yourself what is coming.

    • @jsmall10671
      @jsmall10671 Před 3 lety +12

      Especially when you're totally expecting "What did you call me?" to be the punchline. That was a perfect twist.

    • @stephenwoehr6500
      @stephenwoehr6500 Před 2 lety +4

      He makes a slightly better use of "the pause" than even Kelsey Grammer, who IS a master at it.

    • @WilIiyum
      @WilIiyum Před 2 lety

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  • @decodolly1535
    @decodolly1535 Před 6 měsíci +107

    Absolute banger of a story from Lee Mack but can we all just take a moment to appreciate Martin Clunes's "And it's still in your act!".

    • @AnthonyP73
      @AnthonyP73 Před 9 dny

      Clunes put the button on it for sure

  • @anrecedinghairline6150
    @anrecedinghairline6150 Před rokem +240

    Best part about this clip is that Lee Mack literally explains how to wind up to comedy gold, THEN literally acts on it.
    Starts off with padding, and winds up slowly, taking pauses to allow the reality of the punchline to set in before it's said. Literally perfect.

    • @philthycoder
      @philthycoder Před rokem +18

      Lee is an absolute legend, and the fact that people love to nitpick his deliveries is simply proof of that fact. He and David Mitchell have some of the most legendary comedic exchanges I've ever seen on Would I Lie to You

    • @silajeep1
      @silajeep1 Před rokem +1

      I could not hear the punch line, what did he say?

    • @cidertom5140
      @cidertom5140 Před rokem +1

      @@silajeep1 use your imagination.

  • @razzle1964
    @razzle1964 Před 4 lety +8885

    I read Lee Mack's autobiography recently in which he remarks that making Cleese crack up with laughter was one of the proudest moments of his career.
    Let's face it, Cleese is pretty much 'comedy royalty' in the same way that Elton, Eric, Mick, etc. are 'rock royalty'. I like Mack & he's right to feel proud.

    • @Widdekuu91
      @Widdekuu91 Před 4 lety +179

      I had one of my favorite female comedians (she's become a bit too harsh and mean for my taste now, but before, she was great) move into my city and she did some free workshops, to get people excited about plays, theathre and comedy (she'd organised an education, together with a few others.)
      Either way, I wasn't interested in the education, but I did join the free workshop and at some point, we had to improvise. A girl got given the card 'scared' and she immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the firebrigade, there's a cat stuck in a tree!'
      She kept screaming and crying about the cat for a while and then gestured to me, indicating that I had to step in and take the card. I immediately went; 'Oh no, someone call the cats, there's a fireman stuck in a tree!'
      Such a silly move, but the comedian was laughing loudly.
      After this I imitated a forgetful goldfish and she thought it was hilarious. I was very closely watching the others, but she didn't laugh as loud when they improvised.
      And then I got given a scenario with a (young and scared) boy that had to play my collegue. The audience (others) would mention emotions and we would play them.
      In the scenario, we were in a circus and I was angry at him for not-warning the manager about a broken spotlight (that was about to fall down.)
      Two minutes in, I was yanking at his shirt, screaming bloody murder about the risks and dangers and my unborn grandchildren that had been in jeopardy while performing underneath a wonky spotlight. And he was shy, h hadn't been prepared for this improv and didn't know what to do and was genuienly about to cry (I felt só bad) and I heard hiccup-noises coming from the bench and I looked up and the comedian was holding her head, nearly crying as well, but with laughter in this instance.
      I continued on the same level of anger, which turned into tears (sadness) and madness and eventually just screaming into the air while rocking back and forth and clutching at his arm(the boy left without saying anything afterwards and I'm pretty sure I crushed his ego and dreams and hopes and t-shirt) and still I felt so proud. The comedian laughed about my improv, she liked my improv, that made the guilt go away again.

    • @razzle1964
      @razzle1964 Před 4 lety +37

      @@Widdekuu91 LOL ... if I had an Oscar, Globe or BAFTA in my hand right now, I'd bloody give to you!😉😂

    • @joshuak4385
      @joshuak4385 Před 4 lety +8

      But did yall know that LOGIC IS BIRACIAL

    • @razzle1964
      @razzle1964 Před 4 lety +7

      @Lena Carlsson I got my hardback copy last summer, from a charity shop near Málaga, for €1. Bargain!

    • @Widdekuu91
      @Widdekuu91 Před 4 lety +13

      @@razzle1964
      Ahhww thanks :D I'd gladly accept it and put it in my cabinet on display. :D

  • @dekkstr_music
    @dekkstr_music Před 3 lety +1946

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate how well Lee sets up and delivers this story? Even his anecdotes are a masterclass in comedy

    • @The_Raff_G
      @The_Raff_G Před 3 lety +25

      He’s a legend. He’s so quick and so clever.

    • @cameronjroberts
      @cameronjroberts Před 3 lety +53

      Lee Mack is the sharpest wit I’ve ever seen. He’s so quick. He’s literally on a lounge with Clunes and Cleese. Some of the best to have ever breathed and they are pissing themselves.

    • @54spatula
      @54spatula Před 3 lety +17

      Totally agree. It’s evident it that first DVD he put out years ago, before he hit fame. He’s razor sharp.

    • @castleanthrax1833
      @castleanthrax1833 Před rokem +2

      Can we please retire that line because it's annoying as hell, and kind of condescending.

  • @paradoxproductions
    @paradoxproductions Před 2 lety +191

    I love how John is listening intently, and is trying to figure out the punch line, but bursts in hysterics as soon as it was delivered. That is worth more than an award.

    • @jmvm31
      @jmvm31 Před 7 měsíci +3

      He was already laughing before the punchline because he knew whatever was coming would be hilarious .

    • @Lamster66
      @Lamster66 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@jmvm31
      Cleese had already worked out the punchline and was laughing at the anticipation of it being delivered

  • @redleader6442
    @redleader6442 Před 2 lety +29

    1:56 The moment Cleese anticipates the punchline is absolutely priceless. He's losing it! Lmao.

  • @CaptainAmaziiing
    @CaptainAmaziiing Před 4 lety +4534

    If I could make John Cleese laugh, I'd still owe him a million more.

    • @brendanlowe8080
      @brendanlowe8080 Před 4 lety +50

      Is there anyone who doesn't owe him a laugh?

    • @EdenRiot2
      @EdenRiot2 Před 4 lety +64

      Beautiful sentiment.

    • @obs4281
      @obs4281 Před 4 lety +2

      Brendan Lowe Yes.

    • @bwbethel
      @bwbethel Před 4 lety +4

      Well said!

    • @Creeno1
      @Creeno1 Před 4 lety +12

      What a wonderful comment :).
      And you're right. He's got millions of laughs in the bank when you look at it that way. And it's a good way of looking at it.

  • @JoeHuman
    @JoeHuman Před 4 lety +5830

    Must feel pretty good to get John Cleese cracked up like that.

    • @AnonymousJ99
      @AnonymousJ99 Před 4 lety +57

      It would be a privileged feeling I imagine

    • @seanc41556
      @seanc41556 Před 4 lety +10

      Well I mean, credit to Lee.. But... Taylor Swift also had him laughing, so? I don't know

    • @shmookins
      @shmookins Před 4 lety +41

      He laughs easily, though. As should we all. :)

    • @notlikely4468
      @notlikely4468 Před 4 lety +16

      Jon Stewart near swooned when Cleese cracked up to one of his quips

    • @DrDespicable
      @DrDespicable Před 4 lety +45

      Like most real pros, Cleese is a great comedy audience - he *wants* to laugh and be entertained.

  • @lewiscopland4568
    @lewiscopland4568 Před 2 lety +180

    I genuinely believe this to be one of the finest pieces of storytelling in stand-up comedy history. It's absolutely impeccable.

  • @GoodSneakers
    @GoodSneakers Před 2 lety +94

    This is going to be a classic. Masterclass in comic delivery, leaving perhaps the funniest man who ever lived in tears of laughter.

    • @adamsowell6222
      @adamsowell6222 Před 5 měsíci

      I don’t think that he is THE funniest of all time, but he’s def in the top 15/20

  • @lauramalek3128
    @lauramalek3128 Před 3 lety +890

    I simply cannot stop enjoying John Cleese stomping with laughter at this. Too stinkin' funny. Lucky Lee Mack.

    • @bro89174
      @bro89174 Před 3 lety +1

      Y Lee mack lucky

    • @chipgaasche4933
      @chipgaasche4933 Před 3 lety +1

      To bad he's politically ignorant.

    • @moimeself1088
      @moimeself1088 Před 2 lety +5

      I think it's him thinking "been there" or "yeah, def been there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @shaynejones7653
      @shaynejones7653 Před 2 lety +4

      @@chipgaasche4933 He's so politically astute and based , it's unbelievable. The fact that he cancels the wokies before they have a chance to cancel him shows his integrity and balls of steel. Absolute hero.

  • @richardcochrane1966
    @richardcochrane1966 Před 3 lety +651

    To reduce a legend like Cleese to tears of laughter - that is real talent!

  • @bodenlosedosenhose1590
    @bodenlosedosenhose1590 Před rokem +46

    I've seen this a dozen times and still come back to it every now and then. Just too funny.

    • @RedroomStudios
      @RedroomStudios Před 3 měsíci

      I've watched it before and then again today... at least 50 times on each occasion.

  • @oldtintoys
    @oldtintoys Před 2 lety +44

    I only watched this a couple of days ago and tears are running down my cheeks again. So good, the delivery the timing, brilliant!!

  • @briangraves6473
    @briangraves6473 Před 3 lety +728

    Lee Mack is one of the greatest ad libbers this country has ever produced, the guy is a master, bloody hilarious.

    • @truthisinthebible
      @truthisinthebible Před 2 lety +2

      So... What (bad?) word was said in the bleep?

    • @MiG21aholic
      @MiG21aholic Před 2 lety +15

      @@truthisinthebible found the american

    • @1oscarbravo
      @1oscarbravo Před 2 lety +4

      It wasn't an ad lib. It was a written joke.

    • @lippypongstockings8356
      @lippypongstockings8356 Před 2 lety +4

      @James No need to call @Oscar Bravo a “nob”. It is almost certainly a scripted joke - it’s an anecdote, like many of us tell. Difference is Lee Mack’s timing as well as physical comedy - in his gesticulations and facial expressions - is a masterclass. A beautifully choreographed joke.

    • @1oscarbravo
      @1oscarbravo Před 2 lety +3

      @James Lee Mack's wider body of work is also mainly scripted. He's very good at delivering scripted jokes as if he's making it up. That's what comedians do.

  • @s4tchm0j0n3s
    @s4tchm0j0n3s Před 3 lety +1327

    I genuinely think Lee Mack has one of the quickest wits in comedy. He's so damned funny on everything.

    • @drey8
      @drey8 Před 3 lety +20

      I think it's his delivery which is very good, sort of asserting each line, he does this on Would I Lie to You he sounds like someone trying to get a point across and be right all the time.

    • @WCGreeny
      @WCGreeny Před 2 lety +6

      Clearly this was a developed talent and not quite something that came to him naturally.

    • @Azoria4
      @Azoria4 Před 2 lety +3

      @@WCGreeny so?

    • @aussiechris5904
      @aussiechris5904 Před 2 lety +8

      he's an amazingly quick wit, there is another YT vid with about 2 hours of him just banging out funny stuff.

    • @MrBaronCabron
      @MrBaronCabron Před 2 lety +7

      The issue with him is he can be a bit overbearing/finishes people's jokes/goes for low hanging fruit. He definitely is quick witted and a genuinely funny guy but if he toned it down a bit sometimes and let things breathe, I feel would be better

  • @amichaels8346
    @amichaels8346 Před 3 lety +180

    I love Graham, he ACTUALLY
    seems to ENJOY his guests
    & what he's doing. 💙

    • @z3char1ah
      @z3char1ah Před 2 lety +12

      He lets his guests actually talk! Totally different than the garbage late shows here in the US.

    • @danielyeshe
      @danielyeshe Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed. He never seems to feel the need for the show to be about him.

    • @amichaels8346
      @amichaels8346 Před 2 lety

      @@z3char1ah Our garbage late shows are all now just poorly done attempts at
      WOKE propaganda sh*t & ideologies using
      smarmy, annoying COVERTLY HOSTILE
      A**CLOWN 'hosts'. Even SNL. has turned to CR*P..😳💩🤡🙈

    • @lauramalek3128
      @lauramalek3128 Před rokem +1

      I enjoy him letting his guests actually speak as well. So many hosts don't.

    • @lillired857
      @lillired857 Před rokem +1

      he lubes them up with plenty of alcohol too, which helps lol

  • @The_Story_Of_Us
    @The_Story_Of_Us Před rokem +31

    The mark of an incredible comedian is one that can have you hysterically laughing at a joke before it even gets to the punchline. Lee Mack is great!

  • @MattSingh1
    @MattSingh1 Před 3 lety +118

    Martin Clunes' second wave of laughter completes this.

    • @dragoncubes1074
      @dragoncubes1074 Před 2 lety +4

      I just love him. What a splendid man and a brilliant actor. And he's sexy as hell with all that gorgeous hair. Woof.

  • @TheTomme7
    @TheTomme7 Před 2 lety +34

    Every now and again I will watch this to cheer myself up and it has never ever failed to make me cry with laughter

  • @delbrown4143
    @delbrown4143 Před 3 lety +75

    I've seen this about 10 times this year, and every time it makes me laugh. Fantastic comic timing and you KNOW what's coming. Absolutel class.

  • @rodrollingstone2362
    @rodrollingstone2362 Před 3 lety +32

    Lee Mack is brilliant. I saw him years ago in Bournemouth and he brought the house down. His quick wit and rapid one liners are superb.

  • @stanleyappleton8627
    @stanleyappleton8627 Před 3 lety +407

    John Cleese stamping his feet , now that's pure humour. Laughter, is the holy grail.

    • @estlacoob2190
      @estlacoob2190 Před 3 lety +1

      Bucket list ✅ #MacysParade #HappyThanksgiving #HereTonight

    • @CorvusCorone68
      @CorvusCorone68 Před 3 lety +2

      and Monty Python and the Holy Grail is full of scenarios that make me laugh

    • @sratus
      @sratus Před 3 lety

      @@CorvusCorone68 Oh I do enjoy a good scenario.

    • @veggigoddess
      @veggigoddess Před rokem

      Pun intended?

  • @shazshanaa6425
    @shazshanaa6425 Před měsícem +4

    This years later is still one of my favorite clips of the Graham Norton show. I cant help but laugh with John and Martin.

  • @payattention6114
    @payattention6114 Před 2 lety +17

    John Cleese..... a living legend. I love him to bits.

  • @Sabs2286
    @Sabs2286 Před 4 lety +461

    Lee Mack is a living legend comedy great his sharp wit is too good!

    • @tergre54
      @tergre54 Před 4 lety +1

      You mean he's a sex god?

    • @Sabs2286
      @Sabs2286 Před 4 lety

      tergre54 I mean living*

    • @Sabs2286
      @Sabs2286 Před 4 lety +1

      Randy Marsh that’s your opinion and living legend is my opinion 👍🏽😀

    • @noreenryan2590
      @noreenryan2590 Před 4 lety +1

      And love Not going out 👏👏

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures Před 4 lety +2

      goober what did you call him...?!! ;)

  • @gilwood7530
    @gilwood7530 Před 4 lety +34

    Its so great to see folks laughing now a days . John deserves some laughs ...Think of how many he has given us !!!

  • @arbstrakzak
    @arbstrakzak Před 2 lety +6

    This is by far my favourite story. I just end up coming back here every time. It's incredible

  • @jimstephens7518
    @jimstephens7518 Před rokem +25

    Watching this for roughly the ten thousandth time and can't take my eyes off Cleese. It's as though his laughing makes the thing funnier. And to see his face buried in his hands after, "And this bloke shouts out, 'Me' (long pause to let the implication sink in)" is priceless.

    • @RedroomStudios
      @RedroomStudios Před 3 měsíci +1

      yep, it all combines to be absolutely priceless!

  • @CorsetGrace
    @CorsetGrace Před 3 lety +249

    He not only made John Cleese laugh, he made him stamp his feet with laughter.

  • @Gordon_L
    @Gordon_L Před 4 lety +238

    Martin Clunes is great , with him laughing like that it would be impossible to not join in. All 3 are great , that is a good clip :-)

    • @primalium
      @primalium Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree.

    • @NicolaKaye
      @NicolaKaye Před 4 lety +2

      I love Clunes’s laugh as Gary. One of the best laughs there is.

    • @Hondadctrider
      @Hondadctrider Před 4 lety

      @Brad dіe Irriterend III If they really wanted to, then yes they could.

    • @Hondadctrider
      @Hondadctrider Před 4 lety

      @Brad dіe Irriterend III The one with the biggest balls, probably channel 4.

    • @robcowleydnb
      @robcowleydnb Před 3 lety +1

      @@NicolaKaye When he laughs at Tony wearing glasses is possibly the best laugh ever

  • @pmathews109
    @pmathews109 Před rokem +9

    I never get tired of that hilarious story, I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it!

  • @WendyQallab
    @WendyQallab Před 3 měsíci +3

    Never tired of watching this. It is brilliant.

  • @dadsgarden346
    @dadsgarden346 Před 3 lety +32

    Never get tired of watching this. Lee is so masterful with the pause and Cleese cracking up because he can see whats coming. Gets me everytime.

  • @Wimpoman
    @Wimpoman Před 4 lety +1986

    I can never tell any more whether Lee is lying or telling the truth.

    • @whatyousaidbud
      @whatyousaidbud Před 4 lety +226

      Guess you've just got to ask yourself one question, would he lie to you? Well? Would he, punk?

    • @jamiemarshall125
      @jamiemarshall125 Před 4 lety +5

      😂

    • @Tom-gt4vc
      @Tom-gt4vc Před 4 lety +14

      More stories than Shakespeare

    • @marybarry2230
      @marybarry2230 Před 4 lety +18

      I don't think it really matters! He's funny either way!

    • @redelfshotthefood8213
      @redelfshotthefood8213 Před 4 lety +33

      Lee Mack when he's given an absurd lie can embellish the dumbest lies when he panics. David Mitchell can induce panic in Lee some of the time... And it's comedy gold when he does!

  • @gibletsify
    @gibletsify Před 7 měsíci +7

    Years later and I still rewatch this every month or so. It is still one of the funniest stories I've ever heard.

  • @zeljkobankovic4592
    @zeljkobankovic4592 Před 2 lety +19

    I come back to this little clip on a regular basis. Just perfect, everything. First time I saw it, fell off my chair laughing.

  • @rebelraccoon9018
    @rebelraccoon9018 Před 4 lety +30

    I come here once a day and each time is laughing like the first time listening to the anecdote. Lee Mack is a genius👏👏

  • @drapakdave
    @drapakdave Před 4 lety +14

    This is easily one of my favourite moments from Graham Norton. Thank you BBC!

  • @gloriawakefield-smith9351

    Love Lee Mack, usually have tears rolling down my face, brilliant!

  • @MartyMcFlyer
    @MartyMcFlyer Před rokem +3

    The set up is impeccable. The delivery - with pauses - is masterful. The final line and close is a work of art.

  • @fearless4129
    @fearless4129 Před 4 lety +1475

    Dude, they are dressed like Clarkson, Hammond, & May I swear!!!!

  • @nicvoid
    @nicvoid Před 4 lety +102

    "It's still in your act, isn't it?" is a great line from Clunes

  • @CTFC44
    @CTFC44 Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favourite comedians. So quick witted and talented!

  • @b1d1s
    @b1d1s Před 3 měsíci +1

    I just keep watching it every single time I come across it in CZcams. Never gets old. Amazing.

  • @gazpaachochowder7699
    @gazpaachochowder7699 Před 4 lety +3891

    Steadings.

  • @hollywilson322
    @hollywilson322 Před 3 lety +17

    I bloody love the Graham Norton show! Laughter is definitely the best medicine 😀

  • @kerryarnold6313
    @kerryarnold6313 Před 8 měsíci

    Watched this so many times ,its Gold

  • @kopite09
    @kopite09 Před 2 lety +27

    I watch this often and it never fails to make me laugh. Genius anecdote.

    • @Wally-H
      @Wally-H Před rokem

      And 100% true, to boot!

  • @Brownalebelly
    @Brownalebelly Před 4 lety +63

    Lee Mack can be proud of himself, getting comedy legend John Cleese to laugh like that.

  • @lewistaylor1965
    @lewistaylor1965 Před 4 lety +21

    What I wouldn't give to make John Cleese laugh once...after all he has done to have me in tears over the years...Thank you John!

  • @mungreluk5810
    @mungreluk5810 Před 2 lety +87

    This funny story and Greg Davies' story about wearing his mams knickers lol, are two of the best clips on Graham's show. A real art in how to tell a great story and genuinely make us all laugh at the end of it. :D

    • @tashaclaire7258
      @tashaclaire7258 Před 2 lety

      Agreed!!

    • @soniaseguz
      @soniaseguz Před 2 lety +1

      Pleaseee could you tell me what he says at 2:00 ? I'm not a native English speaker and i'm dying to get the joke!!

    • @Perseus0
      @Perseus0 Před 2 lety +3

      @@soniaseguz “And this bloke shouts out ‘Me!’ “
      “And I said …… well you’re a c***”

    • @soniaseguz
      @soniaseguz Před 2 lety +1

      @@Perseus0 oooh i see, i just cAn't !! 🤭

    • @ilonabakes7290
      @ilonabakes7290 Před 2 lety

      I was just thinking that! I'd add Jamie Dorman's funny walk to the list though😆

  • @yonnimayo3378
    @yonnimayo3378 Před rokem +1

    Each time this pops up on my youtube feed - because i've been looking at other comedians - I watch it and it makes me cry with laughter - pure genius

  • @briggyb
    @briggyb Před 4 lety +299

    Oh to make John Cleese laugh like that!!

  • @David-yp9ou
    @David-yp9ou Před 4 lety +80

    Martin Clunes inadvertently makes that funny. The guy is quality.

  • @Scousefire
    @Scousefire Před 2 lety +5

    Love this, you must know you've reached the top when you make these pair cry with laughter.

  • @jonnie106
    @jonnie106 Před 2 lety +42

    It's nice to see John Cleese suffer a good, gut-busting, laughing fit like the many I've on his ticket. Laughing is positive therapy!

  • @kellydunstan5517
    @kellydunstan5517 Před 4 lety +26

    When lee is on a roll he's unstoppable.he keeps piling on the one liners and you've had it! I read Lee Mack's autobiography recently in which he remarks that making Cleese crack up with laughter was one of the proudest moments of his career.

  • @progyandas9650
    @progyandas9650 Před 2 lety +10

    I'm currently watching Lee's Not going out , and his timing in every joke is superb .

  • @sheilaghbrosky4150
    @sheilaghbrosky4150 Před 2 lety +4

    Eveytime I'm near this joke,I have to watch it. With Lee's delivery and John and Martin laughing, it's hilarious. Thank you to all three.

  • @pmathews109
    @pmathews109 Před rokem +5

    I must have watched that 20 times, I think it was absolutely hilarious. Never gets old!

  • @rhodarivera3148
    @rhodarivera3148 Před 4 lety +30

    This, Greg Davies’ school story and Bill Bailey’s Goose story are my top 3 anecdotes in this show! Lee, master of comedic wit and timing!

  • @beckym8245
    @beckym8245 Před 2 lety +17

    I love Lee Mack. So funny. Not many make me laugh or loud, but he really does.

  • @siok4375
    @siok4375 Před 11 měsíci +13

    I must of watched this a hundred times now and I'm only just noticing how Lee looks to his Monty python idol repeatedly after he cracks his hilarious story to check that he is laughing, clearly in awe of his hero. That's very sweet and sincere ❤

    • @mendocinobeano
      @mendocinobeano Před 10 měsíci +1

      Agree, I come here every now and then and it still make me laugh and watching John Cleese cracking up is a joy.

    • @baukanakuab
      @baukanakuab Před 10 měsíci

      "must of"??
      Didn't you mean "must have"?

    • @siok4375
      @siok4375 Před 10 měsíci

      @baukanakuab thank you sir spellalot, I am humbled by your wisdom and grace. Please forgive my lowly education, we can not all be as enlightened as your benevolent self 🤩

  • @CarinTibellAhlin
    @CarinTibellAhlin Před rokem +2

    God, how we need great laughs and great comedians. Clips like theese never grow old, do they? They become classics! Love it ❤😂

  • @stanusher5225
    @stanusher5225 Před 3 lety +28

    When you know you are a comic genius - the day you make John Cleese crack up laughing. Lee Mack truly is one of the funniest guys on TV at the moment, if not the funniest, and making the king of comedy John Cleese laugh shows you how funny he really is.

  • @GUSTAVINNESSONN
    @GUSTAVINNESSONN Před rokem +7

    Ive seen this clip so many times but it never fails to make me literally lol

  • @DinoMedia1110
    @DinoMedia1110 Před 2 lety +2

    This is a masterclass in storytelling- the delivery, pacing and timing of this were nothing short of expert

  • @stonefolk2778
    @stonefolk2778 Před 2 lety +12

    I’ve seen this hundreds of times and I laugh uncontrollably every time.

  • @SandraNelson063
    @SandraNelson063 Před 4 lety +87

    Love seeing Mr. Cleese gasping with laughter, after all the laughter he has given me.

    • @desmondkamil9088
      @desmondkamil9088 Před 3 lety

      Hello

    • @jonathanhamm5908
      @jonathanhamm5908 Před 2 lety

      Hello beautiful queen how are you doing today I hope you are doing well and I really appreciate you being my fans 💓💓💓💓

  • @BlueHooloovoo
    @BlueHooloovoo Před 4 lety +13

    Nothing better than a long-running joke with a punchline that absolutely kills you with laughter. Bravo, Lee Mack.

  • @angelagladstone8863
    @angelagladstone8863 Před 2 lety +12

    I've watched this countless times and still cry from laughter.

    • @LiJianofficial
      @LiJianofficial Před rokem +1

      😅😅 Laughing means you’re still alive

  • @YorkshireBusGuy
    @YorkshireBusGuy Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely love this. Also nice to see 3 comedy greats on one sofa! John who was a big star of comedy in the 60s & 70s, Martin in the 80s & 90s and Lee from 2000s+

  • @philhewitt5069
    @philhewitt5069 Před 4 lety +35

    Met him in Cornwall, out walking with his family, lovely friendly man.

  • @markthackray3185
    @markthackray3185 Před 3 lety +37

    Lee Mack is the most naturally talented comedian on god's earth!
    We watch his stuff all the time thru lockdown. Keeps us going!

    • @Hammern28
      @Hammern28 Před 3 lety +2

      He is, and when teamed up with David Mitchell, the entire planet is having a fit. :)

    • @chintoki
      @chintoki Před 2 lety +1

      He's probably the panel show GOAT.

    • @brianb8516
      @brianb8516 Před 2 lety

      Definitely not just a French computer

  • @paulgray3065
    @paulgray3065 Před 2 lety +11

    Ive watched this clip loads of times and it still makes me laugh 🤣

  • @archiewalcott3850
    @archiewalcott3850 Před 2 lety +26

    I agree with all the below but also Martin Clunes literally roaring with genuine laughter at the punchline is brilliant. One of my favourite ever comedy sketches

    • @RedroomStudios
      @RedroomStudios Před 3 měsíci

      comedy sketch? its not a sketch. its wasnt scripted or planned. it's a comedy moment.

    • @franksalerno8082
      @franksalerno8082 Před 3 dny

      @@RedroomStudios Always a pedantic d*ckhead to be found. Calm down. You know what he meant.

  • @irenelawsonlawson8274
    @irenelawsonlawson8274 Před 4 lety +16

    I love Lee Mack, he's a great comedian.

  • @ruthveale9820
    @ruthveale9820 Před 3 lety +5

    Just love watching Graham Norton, his guests laughing makes me laugh, brilliant just brilliant.

  • @smeghead5021
    @smeghead5021 Před 3 lety +8

    I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched this 😂 Gets me every time! 🙌🏻👏🏻

    • @jonathanhamm5908
      @jonathanhamm5908 Před 2 lety

      Hello beautiful queen how are you doing today I hope you are doing well and I really appreciate you being my fans 💓💓💓💓

    • @nonsensefactory
      @nonsensefactory Před 2 lety +1

      Ha ha me too

  • @-Tidgy
    @-Tidgy Před 2 lety +20

    Obviously John is a God of comedy and will never be forgotten, but Lee I've always had a place for, he's one of my favourite comedians to exist; it's his wit and speed I think. I can't love Not Going Out any more than I do already though, it's in my top 5 comedy shows.

  • @FanVarious
    @FanVarious Před 3 lety +660

    why is there nearly 2K dislikes? are they all from Kent?

  • @estherbryan9907
    @estherbryan9907 Před 2 lety +6

    I adore Lee Mack, am a massive fan of 'NOT GOING OUT'. He always makes me laugh lol. xxx

  • @davidsanderson5918
    @davidsanderson5918 Před 2 lety +41

    I LOVE the way John Cleese knows where this is going WAYYY EARLY, head in hands.....but still explodes with laughter at the end.
    SUCH a shame the word is bleeped. Comedy gold....and, yes I knowww it's rude, but come on such a delicious story, let's hear it BBC!!

    • @DippyHippie
      @DippyHippie Před 2 lety +3

      What is he saying? I’m deaf & the closed captions don’t work! Is he saying “c-t?lol.

    • @Darkstar263
      @Darkstar263 Před 2 lety +4

      @@DippyHippie Yes

    • @Tao_Tology
      @Tao_Tology Před 2 lety +3

      As soon as the " but I was very drunk"

    • @nickrich56
      @nickrich56 Před 2 lety +1

      The bloke from Kent's name is Mike Hunt.

    • @davidsanderson5918
      @davidsanderson5918 Před rokem

      @@nickrich56 Actually I think Mr Hunt's first name may have been Warwick. :)

  • @pho3nix-
    @pho3nix- Před 4 lety +49

    Wow great seeing Martin Clunes on the couch after all these years

    • @stevecooper3010
      @stevecooper3010 Před 3 lety +5

      Thought it was John Farnham youd know who I mean if you are in Australia

    • @thewacokid5477
      @thewacokid5477 Před 3 lety

      @@stevecooper3010 it's uncanny the resemblance.

  • @FountainOfYoot
    @FountainOfYoot Před 4 lety +56

    Making John Cleese laugh is a goal I never thought I had until this moment.