AMAZING Poems From Joe Wilkinson, Johnny Vegas & More! | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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Check out the very best poetry readings from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, featuring Tim Key, Joe Wilkinson, Johnny Vegas and Nick Helm!
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[@Channel4Entertainment]

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[@RealJDGaming]

Please don't do premieres. I just want to watch the video.

[@ollyepic080]

@@RealJDGaming ye innit

[@kellie5476]

Sir Johnny of Vegas.

[@juwitasujatmikoafandi1745]

CHENEL 4 JONNY OF VEGAS

[@JDfabricacations]

Johnny's poem was genius

[@davesmith2194]

For the final poem by Joe, anyone who can make Sean lock piss himself with laughter has some sort of gift.

[@patrickblakethesaint]

Hes amazing

[@jopomeister]

That one from Johnny Vegas is genuinely amazing.

[@samilehtio7286]

In case you have trouble understanding Johnny, here is a transcript of his poem: Ask not for whom that bell doth toll as weary barmaid's eyes do roll And landlord with an earnest shout calls time on drinks and ushers out The dutiful sup up and leave but he's a last card up his sleeve With feet like land-locked deep sea diver shuffles bar-wards with a fiver He begs the lass for just one more "and one yourself, just make it right" He promises to drink it quick yet deep down knows he's feeling sick Not from stout or bags of scratchings more from questions booze keeps asking "What happened to the happy me?" I think -- no hang on, need to pee In the bog the poet sways poised to ponder fonder days Before the time of cheap warm cider eyes of wonder opening wider Now they narrow, tired of fun as fart turns wet and burns the bum Yet rarest smile pops in his head Till urine runs down inside leg And thus the landlord shows him out the child inside is crying out "I was not meant for such sweet sorrow" but opts instead for "see you tomorrow" Thou stout-soaked, cig-stained feckless soul is what for, not whom, that bell did toll Note: This follows Johnny's original manuscript (the piece of paper he reads from) found on twitter.

[@ErraticConduct]

you're a legend for this! I got most of it, but missed a word or 2, so this helped! what a fantastic poem!!!

[@OP-1000]

Thank you!

[@Gongasoso]

This is a legitimately good exercise of style, form and rhyme! Top notch tomato!

[@abook2141]

what does the whole doth bell thou toll thing means ? sorry english isn't my first language

[@holly.earendil5187]

@@abook2141 it’s a reference to a famous piece of writing by John Donne :)

[@duncanweirleech8368]

Joe Wilkinsons poem produces the best and purest kind of laughter, the kind where you hardly make a sound because you can't breathe.

[@SmukKully]

Even jimmy wasn’t makin his ridiculous laugh sound

[@jelly2584]

I feel like I’ve just had an ab workout and thats my 3rd time watching it!

[@TheVulcanMaster777]

Omfg 😂😂😂😂😂 no matter how many times I see the clip of Joe's poem I lose it like Sean

[@Nigelsmom2136]

The only one who didn't get it was Catherine.

[@kellie5476]

Only Johnny could make a pisshead poem seem profound, what a drunken poetic genius.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

It was profound

[@annetjievz]

Funny, but quite tragic too. Deep soul, our Johnny.

[@nambyshreda]

He and Tom Waits

[@nekromantik103]

But, he's northern, yeah? Not Irish?

[@jameshill2450]

And he didn't even want to read it. He just tossed this together as a joke for a panel show and it's genuine art that nobody would have ever seen if the others hadn't talked him into it.

[@vladmusat4491]

that's why vegas and wilkinson are known as comedian's comedians

[@cogtroper]

Joe wilkinson nearly killed sean locke.

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

Lock

[@legacy_292]

“A witch... frigged herself off with her broom handle..” “That’s not on the syllabus, is it?!” Sean never fails to kill me 😂😂😂😂

[@reubenmanzo2054]

Then how are you still alive?

[@bretterry8356]

It certainly got Jimmy to sit up and pay attention.

[@musefan12345]

Joe’s poem is one of those rare comedy moments, where you’ve seen it countless times but you still somehow manage to have tears streaming down your cheeks while watching it.

[@ResDogOrange]

Nick Helm's commitment to character is brilliant! Love him!

[@benyed1636]

His "Character" is just being loud.

[@OnlyAchievingHere]

@@benyed1636Idc if it’s been 3y since your comment… wtf were you on about. Loudness is absolutely not even remotely the centrepiece of Nick’s character

[@liammellor6405]

To get a standing ovation from Dr John Cooper Clarke is just the ultimate respect.

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

Johnny's poem deserved it. Amazing.

[@Dana880313]

I love how Joe kills Sean with this poem.

[@jeffyb1709]

Joe killed everyone...EVERYONE with that poem 😂

[@lauralikescatz]

😭

[@rogerauger7766]

Johnny's poem moves me on a visceral level. The first time I heard it recited it moved me to tears. It really gut punched me. Well done Sir!

[@djdirect999]

The Joe was was good, but Johnny's was absolutely brilliant.

[@Footjones]

Paul Hosking Absolutely agree!

[@doesntMetter1]

Maybe but I can't understand half the words he says.

[@djdirect999]

@@GingeDSI Damn right, it was that good...

[@JDfabricacations]

Joe's got me laughing the most but Johnny's was great

[@av8268]

Can we just get a compilation of everytime Sean Lock loses it?

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrotWTF]

It would be a quick video, though. Rarely seen him like that.

[@brandonmilligan7706]

He and Miles Jupp, he and Wilkinson, he with the carrot in a box...wouldnt be quick, theres plenty of times he loses it.

[@av8268]

Him and Greg Davies, him and Vegas

[@brandonmilligan7706]

@@av8268 He and Henning, he and Kathy

[@romanxxxxyoutube]

How have they not done that???!!!

[@PeterSedesse]

joes poem is the funniest thing ive ever seen on tv. 100 times later and i still cry laughing

[@rexstetson1717]

Great idea to do nothing but poems from the show. Johnny’s was absolutely beautiful, and Joe’s was absurd and wonderfully Joe.

[@NeoDragoN7676]

Nick shouting PRETENDER TO THE THRONE really makes me laugh everytime lol.

[@johnmccabe1974]

The butterfly guy is one smooth bastard.

[@connymac6993]

Nick Helm

[@Braddicusfinch]

When you have John Cooper Clarke looking on with astonishment, you've done fucking well

[@MichaelM28]

Sean: "Please Stop!"

[@joepbailey]

That last poem literally got me crying. I think it's funnier because everyone is just in stitches hahaha.

[@Dude-etiquette]

Seeing Sean laugh with joe’s poem was beautiful. RIP Sean, thank you for the laughs

[@mrnobodyz]

Reducing that many professional comedians to tears is no mean feat.

[@jamilvints]

*It was about a friend.* I can't breathe!

[@nirmalsuki]

Johnny Vegas was Michael Pennington's alter-ego, a friend who drank too much, a friend he unleashed to the world, a friend who caused him a lot a lot of harm. Once Michael got his act together, the Johnny Vegas name stayed on, and we found that it was not the drunk Alter ego that he needed, but his amazing humour and unparalleled artistic talent.

[@jimsvideos7201]

The train station one is definitely an award-weiner.

[@randomshooter913]

I don't like your pun game, but I respect it.

[@ozzyintexas]

johnnys poem was great, i listened with a heavy heart. joes poem had me crying laughing..seans laughing had me crying laughing....

[@nirmalsuki]

I have a feeling Sean was in genuine discomfort...

[@Manusmusic]

I actually cried laughing with the Joe Wilkinson bit at the end. I had already forgotten it, it's so hilarious. (8)

[@marionmoore665]

Well Done Johnny Great Yours was the Best. Don't give up , carry on writing The poems. ❤️🦋🦋🌈🌹🙏🏻😇🍀🦉

[@l333boa]

Can't get through Joe's poem without crying 😆 made even funnier when Sean says "please stop" 😂

[@funbergrundberg8494]

Even though you can't see his eyes, the look of "holly shit" is as clear as day at 0:56 when Johnny reads John his poem.

[@crazytosh1]

Johnny's poem really was incredible!

[@bftb]

You're not Maurice! Pretender to the throne!

[@leedawson8188]

Cant watch joe’s poem with cracking up, genius

[@davesmith2194]

Consonants useful. Missed the o. One of the first episodes of countdown but gets me every time

[@fa541]

While Tim Key’s poem isn’t on the syllabus Jonny’s defiantly should be. It’s fucking amazing

[@matty_9754]

9:22 That laugh came right through Saun's soul

[@yashwinning]

I don't think I've ever seen Sean lose his shit as much as Joe's poem did

[@PeterVanAswegan-sz8sy]

If you can make Sean laugh like that --- you're gold

[@zenn5150gaming]

Johnny's poem was Amazing...Joe's was one of the funniest things I've ever heard...

[@wossaaaat]

Joe's is very funny, but Johnny's is fkn art. I've searched it multiple times for a replay. It's genius.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I don't know how anyone could possibly compete with Joe in tears at his own poem....

[@hyperionman420]

Such profound and beautiful poetry.

[@DrUmbreon]

I would love a compilation of Sean's limericks

[@mehvishkhan]

It would be great to see a part 2 and 3 of this to include all the other poems people have done, too.

[@matthewjulius5401]

Johnny's poem is so fucking good. I keep coming back to this clip just for that. Phenomenal work.

[@katewilmot4375]

Jonny's poem is pure genius

[@sneaky5141]

That poem from johnny was beautiful 😭😭😭

[@christinarafferty8605]

Johnny Vegas what a living legend. :)

[@DaftJok3r]

Oh Johnny, I love you and your beautiful fractured soul 😭

[@missychrissy060]

“shit yourself when you got to that W; didn’t you?” LMAO

[@richardcochrane1966]

With Johnny's poem, the standing ovation from Dr John Cooper Clarke says it all.....

[@clivewells7090]

Johnny's poem was epic, that was poet laureate standard. Joe's might have shaved it, purely for humorous reasons. Brilliant show btw, Cheers! X

[@Probednz]

Joes poem made me laugh so hard I started to cry... oh my sides hurt.... My workmates think I've gone crazy..

[@Probednz]

Oh god i just watched it again... thank god for headphones... they still don't get it... lol

[@johndorymeade3368]

Probably the best moment ever

[@PhillRobinson]

Michael Joseph Pennington a misunderstood genius with a big heart.

[@andycampsall3832]

Not laughed that much in a long time Joe Wilkinson wins that one by far 😂😂😂😂

[@ratholin]

at 9:58 Joe got Sean to laugh like Jimmy. That's about the best thing ever.

[@andrewmccullough9334]

That Joe poem is the stuff of legend 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andyb7539]

Nick Helm is immensely underrated! Genius!

[@MikeSwedeTravelingman]

joe wilkinson poem must be one of the funniest thing on tv ever !!!!!!!

[@visjenl]

8:36 joe’s poem is just too funny

[@RP-wp7in]

Stay healthy everyone. Amazing vid, so well done, 11:48 that’s really perfect. Sorry, in my humble opinion! I nearly had to turn it off, pausing but with a screen I needed to look away from. Thank you very much!

[@SpartanMJO12]

what the fuck are you talking about

[@giggergigger1]

Johnny s p ub poem and Joe's insane poem were classics,!

[@AhhTheBonnie]

Jimmy’s Laugh 😂 at 2.50!!!

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

Johnny Vegas is a bloody genius

[@tommymanuel8687]

I dont know about you, but johnny's was actual art.

[@eelston1]

If it were someone else sitting next to Sean it would have been better...Miles perhaps, even Roisin would have been better than Katherine.. watching people laugh just adds to how funny something is...especially a poem like Joes

[@gubbi90]

Alex Watson Never been a big fan of Katherine, but I really hated the way she bursts out in fake laughter every time she notices that the camera is on her and Sean.

[@matthaeus7762]

gubbi90 same, I also hate how she laughed hysterically through her story right before, and no one else found it funny. She’s so self centred and thinks no one else matters

[@frederickj.7136]

Or always fun loving, good natured Roisin, of course.

[@HotEatTheFood]

it's because she's filled her face with botox and fillers. She can barely smile let alone laugh

[@frederickj.7136]

Is that the only thing she's had filled out?

[@dawnstar6727]

A big ass “C”! Followed by a big ass “O”! And then, “Oh no...!”

[@darraghgregory1269]

The witch one is my favourite hahahaha

[@stevenpatrickmilton1248]

Thank you as always for a good cry Mr. Vegas 🙃😅❤

[@TommyRyanGolf]

Joe's poem is a Try Not to Laugh Challenge all by itself. Couldn't stop laughing

[@rosscoghlan]

cried laughing

[@larryamigo2526]

I adore it when Sean gets the giggles’

[@djibridibili]

Joe's naming penis poem is the biggest laugh i've ever had watching Countdown

[@bethgillott4147]

My mate read one of his poems out to Dr Clarke one time and he said it was shit, so to get an ovation from the dude is impressive, well done, Johnny

[@grimreaper1542]

This is so amazing hahaha

[@baswalpot]

The first time I watched Joe's penis poem in the 8OOTCDC episode it made me laugh so hard it physically hurt. Sean experienced the exact same thing begging for Joe to stop. Just now watched this again, literally crying from laughter and the ill news about Sean. Rest easy now fella. Thanks cpt. Carrot in a box for your timeless humour and the Seanie Special ®

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Nick Helm telling Jimmy to shut the fuck up is the best part of this video ... or any video.

[@holly.earendil5187]

People complaining they can’t understand Johnny need to get like five minutes of other accents apart from Cali or whatever lmaooo

[@spacemcguffin]

Please can we have a compilation of all the Tension Rounds?

[@B1GB3RN]

No John Cooper Clarke? Man should have his own compilation to be fair.

[@Wickerbasket]

Who’s the guy in dictionary corner who looks like Noel Fieldings future?

[@jamespasifull]

The great Dr John Cooper Clarke. Punk poet & national treasure! (Btw, Noel Fielding wishes he had a fraction of JCC's wit, wisdom or talent!)

[@Wickerbasket]

james pasifull thanks man!

[@jamespasifull]

@@Wickerbasket Investigate his previous works, you might get hooked on his very distinctive brand of bone-dry wit!

[@Gabreyes093]

Nick Helm's poem about love through the years was forgotten. A beautiful, funny one. Johnny Vegas' is a piece of art. I could give my analysis of it, but I'll avoid the pretentiousness. Either way thank you from a non-Brit

[@666khaleck]

nick helm is annoying, he just shouts too much, not funny

[@Gabreyes093]

@@666khaleck m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeVnpmOost6ick You have to admit it's kinda cute

[@Minotaur1975]

"You're welcome"

[@dismissing]

Who said poetry is boring?

[@23bobjr]

The clip with joe is the episode that carr stole seans laugh to try and turn it into a catchphrase.

[@anomalyp8584]

Wish I could understand the red line through Johny's poem. I can't understand enough to get it?

[@paulthoresen8241]

Nick Helm is very underrated

[@ahahyeahman4165]

Wow. That’s was amazing 😦

[@ahahyeahman4165]

Meant Jonny Vegas btw

[@connymac6993]

My stomach hurts at the last one.

[@terranceparsons5185]

Fart turns wet and burns the bum! What a line that is.

[@kahlinn8460]

whos the rocker looking dude that appears in dictionary corner in a lot of these clips?

[@jamespasifull]

Dr John Cooper Clarke, the original Punk Poet! He's in his 70's now & more popular than ever!!

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

Is it me or did Kathryn not really get Joes Poem

[@youknow227]

Yes

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

@@youknow227 well which one

[@youknow227]

@@Troll_the_Trolls she didn't get it

[@youknow227]

@@Troll_the_Trolls well...she would from me

[@Troll_the_Trolls]

@@youknow227 hahah I know right you could tell

[@Sienrel]

thanks mate i just shat myself XD

[@jackcannon3511]

Someones over confident with the co haha

[@vizp90]

it seems like sean and Jimmy stitched joe up with that poem. it looks like he reads it for the first time and they know whats coming.

[@elliottgyll8453]

Bruh wtf Johnny's was brilliant

[@JesterPickering]

Take A Moment Relax and enjoy a genius at play 1:00 🎉

[@iristadie3088]

SWOOP THRICE MORE

[@finlaywinnard1954]

I think we were very lucky that Miles Jupp wasn't in the panel during Joe Wilkinson's poem, otherwise we would have likely watched him die on set

[@youknow227]

They would have needed an IV drip and a blood bag