American Reacts to "A Bit of Fry and Laurie - Pre Coital Agreement"

[@enemde3025]

"A Bit of Fry and Laurie" was a sketch based show. Hugh Laurie was indeed in Blackadder. He was also in the American show HOUSE as the main character. He is also a talented blues/jazz singer and pianist and has had his own CDs.

[@jimbo6059]

Stephen Fry was also in Blackadder.

[@janeminwell4395]

Much admire Hugh Laurie.

[@jimbo6059]

@SMC Gmail I did not know that.

[@Mr4dspecs]

Hugh Laurie also played the title role in House, the medical drama.

[@bluegittins.]

He was also in Stuart Little. Which i now realises ages me and is probably irrelevant to JP.

[@bilbobaggins706]

Maybe you recognise "the other guy" as Dr Gregory House. House was a US medical drama that ran for...hmmmm...maybe 6 or 7 seasons? To my mind, it was one of the best shows the US has ever produced (and there' lots of strong competition!).

[@tomh3599]

Hugh and Stephen's 'Jeeves and Wooster' is a classic series, but so English you may not even understand it! Hugh's 'upper class twit' character is genius and Stephen was born to play Jeeves. Give it a try. Stephen and Hugh were room mates either as students or as graduates. Emma Thompson introduced them. That would have been a party!!

[@jeanroebuck4737]

It's brilliant I'm watching jeeves an wooster at min

[@lynette.]

I loved the original Ian Carmicheal and Dennis Price TV version of Jeeves and Wooster but Frye and Laurie had me rolling in the aisles too. PG Wodehouse is one of my favourite authors.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

The actor on the right is Robert Daws was also in Jeeves and Wooster for eight episodes as Tuppy Glossop.

[@hollyb6885]

I just finished watching the Jeeves and Wooster series. I loved it. Fry and Laurie were perfect in those roles.

[@hollyb6885]

@@TheYoungDoctor. I KNEW that I knew him from somewhere!

[@wobaguk]

A Bit of Fry and Laurie is one of best sketch shows ever written, period.

[@andywrong3247]

Did Laurie play a thick copper in it or I'm I thinking of GRJ. AKA, SMITH & JONES.

[@wobaguk]

@@andywrong3247 He did so many characters over 4 series of ABOFAL, theres bound to be one in there somewhere.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

This series, and others such as That Was The Week That Was, and It's a Square World, which I watched as a pre-teen in England, created a life-long love for zany British humour. Joel, as 2022 draws to a close, please accept my thanks and admiration for your drive to get to know cultures outside your own. In my 70+ yrs. I have visited over 100 countries, many several times. I have lived in each of seven for four years or more, on four continents. Now, as MS limits movement, people like me live vicariously through younger family members, good literature, a few decent tv programmes, and channels such as yours, few though they may be. To observe your wonder at seeing new cultures, and the blessed naïvité of your discoveries, reminds me of my own innocence and delight when meeting things outside the norms of my East African early years. May you and all whom you love be blessed with fulfillment and continued wonder in 2023. 🥳

[@richardgriffiths6823]

Have a good new year T.A.K - greetings from Manchester...

[@omegasue]

T.A.K. Palfrey: What a beautiful, encouraging and eloquent reply you've given to Joel. I wish you a wonderful New Year

[@andywrong3247]

Hi Joel, Hugh Laurie was in black adder, house a US TV series, in real life he was in the Oxford v Cambridge boat race, he is also an accomplished musician, but I must say not for everyone's tastes.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I love British humour, it was always on in my home in childhood! So British, no passion or impulses, just clinical preparedness! 😄👏 Hugh Laurie was the star of House! ☀️ As a lover of history, I can always watch an episode of Blackadder!👍 Have you seen any Monty Python (John Cleese & co) movies? Or any of The Goodies tv show!? 🤔

[@scokeatia]

Joel, great video. Please have a Happy New Year. Give my regards to all of the family and of course the 3 lads xx

[@scokeatia]

You may know Hugh Laurie from the American series 'House'

[@carolineskipper6976]

If you can find some more Fry and Laurie, I'd definitely go for it! They have been friends since University, ad have worked together many times. I would recommend Jeeves and Wooster if you can find that. You will know Hugh Lauries from various roles in various Blackadders, and possibly from House in the US.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Joel’s Love Life and the definition of ‘Pre-Coital Agreement’ on this channel. 2 things we’ll just be ignorant about. (Just kidding)

[@sandradring6265]

I had forgotten how funny these were. 🤣🤣must watch them all again! Good choice Joel 😁👍

[@W0rdsandMus1c]

The look on his face when he says "Ten minutes" 🤣🤣

[@Neil_TheShiningMile]

Hugh Laurie is in Blackadder 3 and 4. He’s the guy playing Prince George and Lieutenant George respectively. Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry worked together a lot, very much seen as comedy partners. A Bit of Fry & Laurie is a sketch show which they did together for a few years. They also did an adaptation of Jeeves & Wooster. Hugh Laurie went on to find new fame in America on the medical show House. He’s of course done a lot more than just those shows, including various films.

[@wobaguk]

He also guest in Blackadder 2 as Prince Ludwig

[@TheYoungDoctor]

The actor on the right Robert Daws also appeared on Jeeves and Wooster in eight episodes as Tuppy Glossop.

[@Neil_TheShiningMile]

@@TheYoungDoctor And the woman the neighbour in One Foot In The Grave (which will hopefully be featured on Patrion at some point), plus also in Benidorm (another programme which Joel may like).

[@MrDaiseymay]

i AM SURPRISED TO LEARN, AS A AVID FRY & LAURIE WATCHER, THAT THIS SKETCH IS NEW TO ME. IT'S SO TYPICAL OF THEIR COMEDIC GENRE.

[@lisasmith2660]

Fry & Laurie was a sketch based show in the 1980s one of the first things they did, Hugh Laurie has been in many things with Stephen Fry and turned actor in the American show House in his later years

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:47 Hugh Laurie was in ‘The Black Adder’ as the German King (Season 2), Prince Regent (Season 3) and George (Season 4). Also, in ‘House M.D.’.

[@crissavill7823]

Fry and Laurie was a comedy series from the mid eighties. Clever and original. They met at Cambridge University and became good friends. Went onto work as a comedy team. Their next big project was PG Woodhouse Jeeves and Wooster, which was v successful and they nailed it. A must see TV series. Hugh plays Bertie Wooster the upper class twit and Stephen plays the all knowing genius butler. Recommend!

[@panther7748]

Oh, please react to more bits of this show. It's absolutely hilarious. Especially the double-entendre barkeeper and the sketches in which Fry plays completely crazy shop assistants.

[@sole129]

Fry reading Harry Potter. Perfection to me

[@leehallam9365]

Joel's memory strikes again! You have seen at least one other clip from the show. The Model Shop (I think it was on Patreon) It is a sketch show that they did from 1987 to 1995. The other one is Hugh Laurie, George from Blackadder. They worked together a lot, doing Jeeves & Wooster as well. Hugh Laurie is probably the more successful actor of the to, with a Hollywood and US TV career as well as his British work.

[@lizbignell7813]

I loved them in Jeeves and Wooster. I actually put off watching House for ages because l just couldn’t make Hugh Laurie an American in my mind, however, when l finally watched it l thought it was very good.

[@kevintunnicliffe2181]

Have ever watched the US medical drama House? At the auditions for the lead role, the casting crew had no idea that the "American" actor auditioning was, in fact, a Brit! Name- Hugh Laurie. Yes, he was in Blackadder. A great jazz piano player too.

[@BomberFletch31]

That was hilarious! I loved it!

[@petermizon4344]

HUGH LAURIE STARTED IN HOUSE THOUGHT YOU WOUKD KNOW THAT LOL

[@willmartin2078]

Yes hugh Lawrie was in blackadder

[@AWC7110]

Glad you enjoyed the suggestion 🙂

[@TheYoungDoctor]

This sketch always reminds of a sketch from season one Canadian sketch troupe The Kids in the Hall called Geralds. The KITH sketch predates this one by six years.

[@grahamhill2267]

Hi Joel! I would suggest that “salad items” would mean the use of a Cucumber! Lol 😂

[@andywrong3247]

In Joel's vocabulary he may prefer to refer it to pepino.

[@neuralwarp]

Celery and cole slaw are often implicated. I knew a guy who brought his team mates home from soccer practice one Saturday, only to find his wife waiting for him naked and covered in .. Never mind.

[@alanlittle4589]

Fry and Laurie was a sketch show from 80's-90's

[@TheYoungDoctor]

I'm currently listening to Stephen Fry read Troy the third of his books on Greek Mythology.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I thought the Sketch was great fun. Stephen Fry in excellent form as always.

[@philipocallaghan]

Yes Hugh Laurie is in Black Adder and the star of House.

[@176MarkW]

Always good to set some boundaries, I guess!

[@andywrong3247]

Like a monty python sketch blended with a Peter Cook vibe, clever & funny if you know what I mean nudge nudge wink wink, say no more. Is this the room for an argument?.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Pure genius ! Who could imagine a "Pre Coital Agreement" ? I laughed so much - thanks !!!

[@cornishmaid9138]

Joel, you probably recognise Hugh Laurie as the American speaking lead in your popular series, House.

[@philrobinson981]

Good afternoon Joel. I used to watch some of Fry and Laurie but do not recognise this sketch but the actress in the room with them is Janine Duvitski who was in another comedy called Waiting for God set in a retirement home, Here's wishing you, you're family & friends a happy healthy 2023...Keep The Faith

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

Also One Foot in the Grave, yet another great British comedy show. :)

[@elainaworsley470]

Me too Stephen Fry is genius. I also like Hugh Laurie.

[@andywrong3247]

I only like a bit of fry & Laurie.

[@leroymayo8580]

Keep going with Fry and Laurie. also would higlhy recommend watching Jeeves and Wooster. It's an adaptation of the books of P.G. Woodhouse, 1920's period sitcom. Stephen Fry is valet to Hugh Laurie.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

6:23 Joel was confused by the final line of the sketch and hence the fumbling lol jk

[@christinestromberg4057]

House, Dr House, That's Hugh Laurie. Many people don't realise that he is a British comdy actor. And yes, seen in Blackadder as well, as was Stephen Fry. Both excellent actors. I don't know how they keep a straight face during that.

[@paulbromley6687]

It’s house. Dr House.

[@wendypoole7041]

Hugh Laurie is a very famous actor you may have seen a little show called House. It ran for a few years.

[@Scooterboi60]

“Salad items” - a cucumber?

[@andywrong3247]

It's a pepino.

[@sc3pt1c4L]

It makes me wonder now whether that night in England when JPS said he was on the stairwell because it was so hot, if he was actually there because his room mate commandeered the bedroom for a bit of nookie!

[@Alan-jk3tu]

@ItsJps Yes Hugh Laurie was in black adder, and he's also been working here in America in a little show you may have heard of called House where he plays Dr House

[@mary-y8x8h]

😄I have no words!!

[@omegasue]

Hugh Laurie ... you probably recognise him from House and also Blackadder

[@martindunstan8043]

Hey JP👍Hugh Laurie was in Blackadder and also he was Dr House MD most famously. This is a great sketch😂😂✌️

[@PokhrajRoy.]

You should check definitely check out Sumukhi Suresh’s Sketch Comedy.

[@keithhurst2970]

Hi JPS, when you said you recognised Hugh Laurie, yes he was in Blackadder but in the U.S. you are more likely to know him from "House". Many Americans think he is himself American.

[@shelleywhalen9201]

Yes Hugh Laurie was in every black adder series but he also House in the American series of the same name ❤❤❤

[@LB-zc1hj]

Hugh Laurie you probably remember as House in the medical drama

[@jeanettewoodrow1731]

hugh laurie was in black adder and played house in the hospital series

[@Mr4dspecs]

Is the woman in the sketch Pauline McLynn, who plays Mrs Doyle in Father Ted?

[@jimbo6059]

No, the lady was Angus Deaytons wife in one foot in the grave.

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

No, it's the actress Janine Duvitski (best known for 'One Foot In The Grave').

[@andywrong3247]

No I don't think so, but read comments section some dude said who & what she was in.

[@andywrong3247]

She was in tv series waiting for God, dam you I've got to do research now because of conflicting name & programmes.

[@alanlittle4589]

Hugh Laurie was indeed in Blackadder 3rd - he played the Prince Regent

[@jimbo6059]

And blackadder goes fourth as well

[@alanlittle4589]

@@jimbo6059 🤦‍♂️ How did I miss that? 😂🤷‍♂️🙈

[@fishtigua]

Hugh Laurie also did a great Blues album, lots of tracks on YT.

[@johnloony68]

The actress (JNine Duvitski) has been in lots of comedies; she was one of the women in the SPAT group in “About A Boy”.

[@clairejohnson6522]

She was great in the excellent 'One Foot In The Grave 'and 'The Worst Week Of My Life'.

[@michaeldaley7511]

Hi Joel and all. Such excellent script writing and beautifully executed. Hugh Laurie one of the main actors in Blackadder of course. Laurie is also amazing in ‘The Night Manager’ - well worth a watch, and ‘House’ US medical drama. Also very accomplished jazz singer and musician. Fry and Laurie super talented 👍🏽

[@michaeldaley7511]

@ItsJpss.._. hi, can you confirm this is genuine as I’ve had a number of scam issues recently and it’s made me very cautious M 😊

[@carked5707]

You did well Joel only 3 serious blushing moments

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Joel. These two are like fish and chips, great together or on their own. Hugh is who you saw in Blackadder, but has been in lots of TV and films. He starred in House as an American character. Definitely more content to go at.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

Hi Joel, That’s Hugh Laurie, the actor from HOUSE. That drink he poured out was Ribena ( a fruit juice concentrate which is diluted with water). They were double act along the lines of Mitchell & Webb and Armstrong & Miller or Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. This is a great sketch that you’ll find very funny. Full of innuendo.😂 The understanding barman. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2nOoGWkeNCSnqc

[@debbieinglis143]

Funny as lol ...happy new year Joel 🇬🇧

[@bigthecat100]

In terms of acting roles, Hugh Laurie is still going strong today, with fantastic performances in Veep and Avenue 5!

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

House

[@jeanettewoodrow1731]

hugh laurie was in blackadder and he also played House in the series House

[@simon4179]

Hugh Laurie is big in America joel . This is a classic sketch. !!!

[@Knappa22]

Sublime comedy. Watch it all!!

[@chipsthedog1]

JPS you should check out the comedy Porridge it's a British classic starring Ronnie Barker from the two Ronnies, it's set inside prison and as well as the show there are several movies

[@ianclarke973]

A lot of European cars get more power out of a 2 litre car compared to an American 5 litre car.

[@victordevonshire807]

If you haven't heard Tom Waits check him out. Great musician, Legend.👍🤠❤

[@robertpaisley8643]

You should watch gimme gimme gimme ..as you like stephen fry this be right up your street !)

[@johnnybeer3770]

Joel , see if you can react to Stephen Fry in " Kingdom " the story of a country solicitor .There are 3 series it's a comedy with brilliant scenery .🇬🇧

[@olienajh]

That was hilarious!!

[@gordoncampbell3514]

Hugh Laurie played a little part in a little film

[@paulqueripel3493]

John Bird died this week, you should try watching Bird and Fortune. Two satirists making fun of politicians, civil servants and bankers. The female in this was in One Foot in the Grave, another great , rather surreal at times, comedy.

[@bobbyboko6317]

This used to seem far fetched 🤣

[@andywrong3247]

Who are you, king boomer. "I don't get it" wake up pal smell the coffee, engage brain to continue, what it seemed far fetched, but not now, what are you really trying to say. Please tell me what this comedy style is called. It cheered me up no end, I'm now going shopping with a smile on my face.

[@bobbyboko6317]

@@andywrong3247 Enjoy your shopping , you've definitely cheered me up 😉

[@denniswerner2046]

I love to see you laugh

[@NeuroDeviant421]

You should react to Stephen Fry in America. He’s moved to tears by a college football game. And I’m betting more Americans know who Hugh Laurie is than Stephen Fry.

[@Mehernoshuk]

I have to watch the show..so funny

[@richardgriffiths6823]

Hugh Lawrie is HOUSE..!

[@darijoe1]

Yo man it's great to see you discover Fry and Laurie! Here are two clips from the show that I'd highly recommend reacting to: - "A bit of Fry and Laurie - Cigarette Case" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5abmIBpjbmKn5Y - "A bit of fry and Laurie -Derek N-i-p-p-l-/e" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKekf6yahtWjf9E

[@waynefairclough3328]

lots of comments saying house...not one mention of stuart little

[@andywrong3247]

Or 101 dalmatians.

[@Immhotep]

You'll recognise him from house most likely

[@jeannetteviviers9851]

The American completely missed the double entendres

[@davidberriman5903]

The English generally do comedy extremely well don't they? I do enjoy your reactions very much. Your sense of humour seems to be rather English at times. Thank you.

[@AledPritchard]

Jooooel! Right, I watched this the other day and although my message doesn’t necessarily have any links (at all) to what you’re conveying here, I’ve been reminded of your previous videos about the difference between ‘Brits’ and you guys in the US. There aren’t very many differences at all. But you need to learn about Wales, Scotland, Ireland.. our connection is more than that of the English. If it weren’t for us, there’d be NO Britain. Plus we’ve always been used and abused by ONE parliament in one country and given breadcrumbs for what we provide and told it’s good. To be truthful with you, British politics and British history is fucked up and SO much more complicated than I think you and you guys understand, which is of course ironic, considering that your whole country exists due to your departure of the British status quo. Anyway, big love from Cardiff. Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 the best country, along with Scotland and Cornwall, in ‘Britain’

[@allenwilliams1306]

A Bit of Fry and Laurie (who have been best friends since Cambridge [spits to one side]) is a glorious piss-take of everything imaginable. It is also slightly crackers. Here they are taking the piss out of the wonderful US institution of the pre-nuptial agreement, that has zero value in English law.

[@MrTech800]

Hi Jps, could you possibly react to "The Goes Wrong Show" I find it hilariously funny, Its on BBC worldwide or I think maybe on stage filmed production. PS I like you r reviews.

[@julesmarwell8023]

Hi The very best wishes to you and yours for the NEW YEAR from the antipodes... check out JEEVES AND WOOSTER.. when you have some time

[@mlee6050]

She looks like Jacqueline from Benidorm

[@carolclark1406]

Hugh Laurie is "House" a bit well known world wide!!!

[@fishtigua]

Oh, and please YT this._ Bird & Fortune vs Immigration & Asylum Tory (1995)

[@clairejohnson6522]

Sad to hear of the death of John Bird a few days ago.

[@AledPritchard]

Please watch the link I’ve sent you. Cheers. Diolch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@johnfisher9816]

Fry and Laurie is always good Joel, but episode was particularly clever. No wonder the West has a negative birthrate. So, what happens when a male lawyer takes Viagra? He just gets a little taller!!! 😜

[@MsGeoffh]

He’s Dr House, maybe you’re a bit young for that.

[@andreasobuaculla9511]

american v british attitudes to sex?