Ben Miller on the realisation that Death in Paradise was not a hard-hitting drama

[@RobBrydon]

Listen to the full episode free and exclusively on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4wjLBY5SoMq4rEm5bEAsVk?si=o4PArNQrS42ZRgQMXkdXpg&dl_branch=1&nd=1

[@robmarrin6720]

It's Ben's velux causing the facial shine, he needs to have an orange blind to diffuse 👍

[@airhead327]

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[@eleanorchapple8772]

Absolutely loved Death in Paradise. I was appalled when Ben was murdered. I don’t know what that says about me and all the other fans. Death in Paradise was not the same without him.

[@kmw4359]

@Stella Marie Poetry and Green Arts the immediate replacement (character of Humphrey) was good because he brought in a different blend: instead of Richard Poole’s social awkwardness + scientific intelligence + creature of habit, Humphrey had physical awkwardness + emotional intelligence + try new things. After that, it just got ‘formulaic’ with the character of the lead detective … that’s the best way I can describe it because I didn’t really connect with them anymore.

[@TJ-vt6rt]

It's laughable bad.

[@con.troller4183]

Thanks for the SPOILER ALERT! Not everyone has watched the entire series.

[@pamelah6431]

I found it a distasteful and shocking way to get rid of him, but he was the detective I most disliked, so I started watching again once the new guys showed up. Lol

[@johnnyfortpants1415]

Yes! Exactly how I felt - the love between him and Camille was the point of the whole thing!

[@haaasful]

Huge fan of Ben he is genuine and no nonsense person who is a natural actor.

[@renejean2523]

I think all the actors that have played the lead role in Death in Paradise have been excellent choices. But in my opinion, I have to say Ben Miller is still the best one. Love the way he portrayed that character.

[@peterclarke7240]

I can't get on with O'Hanlon's character. Not sure why, but I think it's a combination of him ever-so-slightly over-acting, maybe the writing not being as good, and my own preconceptions preventing me from taking him seriously. It's a shame, and something I try to overcome, but so far, to no avail.

[@mikeyk212]

@@peterclarke7240 100% right. In my opinion his acting is so bad it becomes comical. And it's not exactly a demanding role. He was great on Fr Ted

[@butterflymoon6368]

I didn't know anyone actually watched it

[@JohnRoss1]

@@peterclarke7240 Dougal forever.

[@freemangriffin4953]

I have loved them all but for me Ralf Little's Neville Parker is my very favorite. Richard's death was so shocking!

[@natalieeddy0274]

“Oh there’s a lovely bluebell” fantastic. Death in paradise is the best show ever created and Ben Miller was the best lead. I cried when his character died. Great job again Rob, these are great interviews.

[@carolinekoen2414]

I nearly stopped watching.

[@fuaahma3965]

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[@fuaahma3965]

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[@fuaahma3965]

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[@fuaahma3965]

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[@jimmywhite3922]

We love Death in Paradise in the States..BUT!....Ben's episodes are always our favorites....My Mum still mourns that he is not still there...but thank God for reruns and streaming...👍

[@joshuacauser]

Kris Marshall and Ralph Little are wonderful tho, glad our friends across the pond love D.I.P 🫡

[@jasonfella265]

Death In Paradise has some of the most ingenious, devilishly clever plots and plot twists of any mystery series I've ever seen. Plus just love the setting and all the characters. Great show.

[@jessegirten2090]

Him in “Death” was awesome, quite gutted when he was killed off! Stuffy arrogant and quick witted and dim all at once! That character was brilliant to me

[@peartree8338]

Me: "Oh yeah, Death in paradise, why didn't I continue watching that one? Oh well, no time like the present!" You: "Oh remember when he DIES?" 😂

[@Coolgamer-ys7qt]

Socially inept maybe... But not dim.

[@anthonypoli2837]

One line stands out.....Camille says "you are the most infuriating man I know" he replies "it's a very small island" always cracks me up and I always wonder was that ad-libbed or not

[@Mister_Pedantic]

He plays the same character now in Professor T.

[@kevindilks3092]

Cheers rob Ben miller as Richard Poole in death in paradise always lifted my spirits in the horrible month of January when death in paradise was aired.both of you are great comedians and actors great interview.

[@virginiamagnolia]

The show has attracted some great talent. I always tell myself I’m not going to like the new lead and then I end up liking them

[@joshuacauser]

How could you not love Kris and Ralph right ?

[@kelsiaramaple]

Loved this podcast today, but good to see you both on camera too. Ben's laugh is so infectious, love it! Still hoping that Ben will just rock up in Saint Marie (Death in Paradise) with Camille - alive and well - having faked his own death. The unspoken romance between Richard and Camille has massive potential and is begging for a spin off series.

[@Coolgamer-ys7qt]

Camille loved Richard. Humphrey loved Camille...

[@kelsiaramaple]

@@knowjusticeknowpeace15 Friendly banter is fine, it's ok to disagree! We all see the characters differently. With Humphrey and Camille, to me it all seemed one sided from Humphrey and he only realised he 'loved' Camille in the final episode of S3 (I recall saying wtf, where did that come from), but I didn't see any hint of romantic feelings or love connection from Camille at all. Whereas with Richard and Camille, to me the chemistry was more obvious - Camille flirting with him, her expressions and desire written across her face so many times, but it went deeper than that. Richard's character was to be awkward when it comes to romance, but Camille knew this and understood him on a deeper level. The way she looked at him when she thought he was her blind date and then realised he wasn't, it spoke volumes. The scene during the storm where they sat together in candlelight, talking about personal experiences and feelings was beautiful. The way she looked crushed as he packed to return to London for a few days, thinking he wouldn't return, the hug she gave him before leaving in the taxi and then the relief as he arrived back - it set up series 3 to build on the romance and then the abomination of S3E1 happened. Thank goodness for fanfiction where Richard's very much alive and well. Anyway, just explaining my thoughts on it all, but genuinely interested to know your thoughts on Humphrey and Camille. :)

[@ThreadBomb]

I thought Camille spent most of her time being pointlessly bitchy to Richard, and I didn't see any convincing romance there. It was just a bad writing choice, which thankfully evened out once the next detective turned up.

[@stevecox7075]

Ben seems like a real sweetheart.

[@freemangriffin4953]

Loved him on Death in Paradise!!!! Richard Poole's death in the 1st episode of series 3 was quite shocking and well done! I also enjoy him on Professor T too! His all too brief cameo on season 10 episode 6 as a figment of imagination was fun - I would love for them to do a flashback episode featuring Richard Poole before his death.

[@renejean2523]

Loved that cameo too. Poignant.

[@timbeaton5045]

You should if you can check out the original Professor T (Belgian, I think?) somewhat more eccentric, and 3 seasons worth. Was available on More 4 but no idea if it's still there.

[@anitavisram8346]

Yes Professor T is good but its not Death in Paradise. 😒

[@henrygibson9107]

I advise everyone watching this to give Ben's comedy 'worst week of my life' a watch. So funny.

[@gwynevans6440]

Yes. That is very good and very underrated.

[@kelsiaramaple]

That show is absolutely hilarious, really entertaining and I couldn't breathe from crying laughing at certain scenes (no spoilers), but Ben plays the role perfectly. All the main characters are brilliant actually. Highly recommended, a must-watch if you like Ben Miller.

[@peaceandhonesty3516]

Doesn't everyone love it? It's absolutely hilarious!!! I love it!!

[@charliechaz1982]

I remember when that originally aired and loved it. Very very funny, I don't laugh out loud much but did with this.

[@anitavisram8346]

I notice Ben made a return as a ghost in Paradise which I found excellent. Do you think the writers could write a script saying it was just a DREAM like Dallas and bring him back?

[@ChristGospelVP]

Not really. Lol I think the new detective is the best one yet

[@bccabernet]

I was so happy to see Ben on the show again, I didn't care he was a ghost!

[@frankshailes3205]

No, but they could set a series in the genuine Paradise of "the afterlife", then he could star in it!

[@ajrobson]

You’re such a good interviewer I could watch these all day.

[@Diana221162]

Thank you for posting Rob! I love your guests and how much history you have with each guest. Big fan!!!!

[@cynthiarowley719]

Love Ben Miller! So good at comedy, but I've never seen him laugh and smile before. Thanks, Rob for this video 🖖👋👋

[@VideoNozoki]

"Armstrong and Miller" and "The Armstrong and Miller Show" may be the shows that got me hooked on British comedy and then panelshows. It still holds up today.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Lots of comedy teams about the place. I really loved the piece they did as WW2 airmen who spoke like teenage girls.

[@fenellahunter3538]

Mitchell and Webb used to write for the Armstrong and miller show, so that might explain it

[@VideoNozoki]

@@Cheepchipsable : 1 "I bought some really nice trousers in Camden. They's well hardcore will all pockets and sh;t." 2: "You gonna wear them in the plane when you're doing fightin and this-n-that?" 1: "You know what blood, I isn't allowed." "Fo- sur- , they ain't uniform This is me 'they is some awesome trousers.' This is them 'you gotta wear uniform.' 2: That's so unfair. That's like massively disrespectful of you trousers. That's like abuse and sh;t. They should pay you compensation...

[@fergalhughes165]

"Kill them."

[@LotteRaynerRedman]

"Chuffy!"

[@gracer5923]

Love these interviews... Cheers Rob🍻 Good to meet Ben!

[@jakehowie442]

Ben what a nice guy, he used to sit next to my aunt at high school in Nantwich. Incredible where he has got to in his acting career after studying at Cambridge.

[@gwynevans6440]

3 people who disliked this thought it was Anton Du Beke talking to himself.

[@-________-9267]

Omg yesssss also anton du beke looks like these two

[@LBJ6362]

I loved Death in Paradise and was so upset when his character died...I never saw that coming.

[@Stefanie_T.]

Same goes for me. I knew something was off though, from the beginning of episode 1, S3, because Richard wasn't wearing a necktie.

[@kevintynan796]

Great show, thanks Rob. You’ve got so many artistic and talented mates, it incredible the creativity. Got me thinking how that journey started, encouragement at school, on to acting academy, that first big break leading to wider acceptance. Thank god that talent was recognized and nurtured. I’m thinking of those mind numbing jobs many were channeled to in car assembly plants or down a mine. What a waste!

[@bcoolfool1014]

It's the hair. Normally they look identical. Was wondering when he would have Ben on. Perfect collab. Could have watched way more. Two very funny men together. Has Richard Ayoade been on yet? He'd be quite a catch. Fab vlog, as per :)

[@freemangriffin4953]

RA would be a great guest; I would love James Acaster as a guest!

[@gordonbarnes]

I don’t get how Rob and Ben get mixed up? Great interview again though, more of these please 👍

[@lilymarinovic1644]

Check out the episode of QI that they appeared on together. Especially when they have similar clothes and hairstyle there is quite a resemblance.

[@gordonbarnes]

@@lilymarinovic1644 I’ll check it out!

[@rigilchrist]

Two lovely guys having a chat.

[@stoker1931jane]

Personally I have never confused Mr. Miller for Mr. Brydon. And still don't really see similarities between these 2 lovely men... BUT if they both get complimented for one another's acting roles & even hired "by mistake" by people, working in the entertainment industry - there must be something to it🤔?! So I'm glad there are 2 of you👍🏻

[@fuadahmad1199]

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[@annala2956]

Ben, to me, is a combination of Rob and Ralph Finnes (something in the eyes). Charming fellow.

[@bettietunstall440]

I love Death in Paradise super sad when Ben was murdered but hope this show last for a long time it’s a GREAT show

[@longingheart6620]

Big fan of Ben in Death in Paradise. Ben and Sara were absolutely right on. Their chemistry just keeps you glued and Danny and Gary. I've watched the 2 seasons he made over and over. Was horrified that he got killed off. Favourite episode when DI Poole got the tropical fever.

[@darrenlucas804]

Great interview, you two! More!

[@Tulkas219]

I think I could listen to these two chatting all day! Great stuff! Never seen Death In Paradise, but I think i'll have to give it a watch.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

Just yesterday, a few hours ago, I had a nostalgic watch of Mr. Bean episodes and I came across the episode with Ben and was wondering how he is doing now And here is this interview And it was a great one, thanks Rob for bringing these interesting ppl to your videos

[@VideoNozoki]

There are so many more topics that I wish Rob Brydon had asked Ben Miller about (instead of concentrating on "they look similar to each other"). I loved "The Armstrong and Miller Show." Ben's comedy and comedic timing are so wonderful, that I wonder if he is interested in going back to a pure comedy (or comedy skit show) again?? How does he feel about comedy vs dramatic acting; does he have a preference (and why is that), or if it is "both" (what draws him to one or the other)? And I would like to hear more about his interest in science (if that is still a part of his life). To go from studying toward a PhD in physics at Cambridge to being in a completely different world of acting... it is such a huge leap, there must still be a major part of his passion that wants to concentrate on science (or has he become so enamored with acting that he doesn't feel that way at all). There must be a ton of other topics to discuss with Ben Miller that I am, as yet, unaware. Such an interesting person. Can we get him back on WILTY?

[@germansnowman]

This is just an excerpt from the entire episode on Spotify.

[@Glamrockqueen]

Ben Miller was fantastic in Professor T. So glad it's going for another series.

[@damianraffile3355]

Thanks to all Brits. I enjoy your entertainment so much more than we have here in America. Thanks again

[@crinkle2649]

I watched Professor T, the subtitled version, and wished they would do an english speaking version. Then I started thinking about who would perfect in the role. I immediately thought of Ben.

[@tomsmith3045]

Having worked as a consultant to a couple of different police departments over the years, the funny part is that Death in Paradise is a LOT closer to reality than The Wire, or most any modern police procedural. Perhaps we just take things a little less seriously, in general, here in the US. Well, the politicians don't, but people do.

[@NM1cookie]

I absolutely agree with you! I don't work with the police but I have worked WITH law enforcement in my job. I agree with this. It's not as serious as most police shows make it out to be. There is a level of respect for the victims of crime but it's participants are more like DIP

[@beckerabstracts]

He did a Doc Martin episode playing a crazy guy and was hysterical. It's my favorite Doc Martin episode.

[@patrickmuhwheeney6518]

Second viewing, and it occurs to me that Ben looks great! So glad he's doing so well...Thanks, Mr. Brydon, for the upload!

[@jamesmcdonald4891]

I've just found the series! Really enjoying it!!!

[@bigdad1211]

This was a pretty awesome interview

[@louisemcelhill5748]

Full disclosure, I used to get you two mixed up. But I don't anymore. I am loving Professor T at the moment. It's on Public television here in Vancouver. Watching the British and the Belgian versions. And Rob, you're fab in Would I lie to you? I've been living in Canada since 1985. And I love it. But I still miss good British TV programs. You just can't beat them.

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

Omg, I'm a numpty! I have a cracked screen and on your opening credits I thought I saw "Luton free" and pondered to myself, "have I missed a joke here? Did Rob have a terrible gig there or something?" I then moved my phone slightly and read it properly, "listen free!" 🤪🤦‍♀️😂❤

[@forhealth5730]

Love to see Henning on this. Really enjoyed this one.

[@heriwood88]

Absolutely seconded! Get Henning on Rob, be brillyant mun!

[@reececowell6642]

It was in the mid nineties

[@forhealth5730]

@@reececowell6642 and now..the interesting story begins

[@paulrichardson9843]

These are good little interviews. Used to love the Armstrong and Miller show and Bough is a great character in the Johnny English films. Have to say I've tried acupuncture for back pain and it definitely helped me. The two sessions I had ended with massages which were far and away the best part of it!

[@BBsAdventures]

All the Detectives in Death in Paradise have their own character and one was not better then the other , They all were equally good I enjoy that show here in the U.S.A

[@Wacoal34d]

Wow are really getting to grips with this format, this interview is way better than your earlier episodes. Keep it up!

[@speedracer2008]

Ben Miller is the perfect actor to play sardonic British hardasses. I think he’d be a great choice to play M in future James Bond films.

[@TheDavidfallon]

I'd not heard of "Human Remains." I paused this and went looking for it and suffice to say I was very glad I did. Now I'm back to say, well, that was something special. That Julia Davies is bloody funny.

[@sherylosullivan9619]

Rob or Ben, whoever you are, I love you both. WILTY is probably my absolute favourite show and Death in Paradise is right up there too. It’s hilarious to hear you, Ben, didn’t realise it wasn’t a dead set serious drama.

[@AndersPuschel]

FYI, the bride falling to her death is in episode TWO of the first series (4m24s in). I guess they just filmed that one first. Or maybe they shot scenes for several different episodes out of order. In the edit for the broadcast it doesn't look as silly as Ben describes the filming of it. (The whole show from series 1 through 10 is on BBC iPlayer, btw.)

[@MrBigdave111]

lol this was brilliant thank you Rob,,,Ben should never been killed off in death in paradise.

[@anitavisram8346]

No but I think it was his choice. He has been in the new series as a ghost!

[@MrBigdave111]

@@anitavisram8346 yeh Anita I seen that,, a few years ago I posted to bbc social media asking if they could maybe do another series with DI Poole, something like unseen cases. I really miss him in it.

[@Gribold]

Uncle Bryn, how do you manage to be SO nice in the early part of the 21st century?

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

For the longest time, I would mix up Rob and Ben's faces when I would try to think of them, despite watching all of Primeval at least 15 times and being a huge WILTY fan.

[@karlwilliams8208]

Great video, entertaining and illuminating. 👍🏻

[@JeansDolls]

That was brilliant. I was one of those people who googled you both at one time as I thought you were the same person!

[@tomwrightmagician5999]

Absolutely loved MILLER in The Trip! So funny...

[@rwg2626]

Loved that show, never as good without Ben

[@aread420]

Hi Rob. Love the podcast. Please learn how to use the software that came with your USB interface - one of your mics is way too loud, and the pop filter isn't working. You just need to turn on some sort of limiter so your gain doesn't clip.

[@michaellopez7051]

Nice to see Ben Miller smiling all the time. In Death in Paradise, he never smiled though he did a good job as DI. You look so different from the handsome detective you were in Death .... I love the old detective Ben!!! You know I cried when you were murdered by that nasty woman!!!!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

He did Death in Paradise right after Primeval. I think the characters bled together a bit…in a good way. 🙂

[@margiehodges4288]

Love Ben hes amazing and I'm obsessed with his mouth. Weird but true. Lol and Rob you are a legend.

[@LBJ6362]

This was great!

[@glenysperry3421]

Love that Ben is in a bedroom for this interview. Great actor, and person it seems.

[@pamelah6431]

"He's my cousin." "How come?" 😆

[@miasantiago4583]

Yes, I thought it was you (Rob) I saw starring in DIP judging by the movie cover in Amazon, that's why I clicked on it. 😃

[@mjdaniel8710]

My mother is obsessed with this show

[@jeanettegillings7202]

Rob... you are adorable... thank you for all you do ...

[@TheJohnRowley]

What a nice bloke

[@evaheiser4083]

Ben Miller ist ein super Schauspieler er gefällt mir ganz besonders gut ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trishgreen3499]

His wife is right it does work I have had it to and it worked for me when doctors hadn’t got a clue don’t knock it till you have tried it love you show by the way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Vodhin]

*Phrenology:* the study of someone's personality by measuring the bumps on their head. *Retro-phrenology:* the art of _altering_ someone's personality by adding bumps to your head. Volunteers? I've got my hammer ready...

[@Devinn777]

Rob have you changed your mic? Your lower register tones seem particularly prominent in this recording 👍

[@Omega30t2RG]

I heard the great Al Pacino really thought he was in a romantic comedy on his first day filming the Godfather 🤭

[@D4n1t0o]

9:12 for the Death in Paradise bit.

[@Shaz-jm6sm]

I wonder if the branches of your family trees would cross if either of you appeared on Who Do You Think You Are... Also, Rob, I'm loving the slippers

[@fergalhughes165]

Rob: "My god Ben, we're BOTH descended from Henry VIII!"

[@Mortthemoose]

Love you Ben 😅💜

[@Mark_Brooks]

The music breaks are twice the volume of the interview. Please fix it. @Rob Brydon

[@multanocte6431]

Loved when you two were twins on QI - one of the funniest bits ever! P.S. There is some good scientific data on acupuncture - I'm a scientist as well and I resisted it at first, but it's there, nonetheless.

[@freemangriffin4953]

That may have been the first episode filmed but it wasn't the first episode shown of Death in Paradise - the first one was the one with the man locked in the room...

[@asmbeers]

A TV series with this pair as the leads in a humorous murder mystery would be epic.

[@martynwilliams8526]

Robert you are superb!

[@aussieallstar66]

Introspectivity is maturity.

[@christophernaisbitt6038]

Goodness! He looks like Ralph Fiennes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@stephanieyee9784]

I love both of you. Ben, Acupuncture is fantastic. You really should try it. I know about shaving your head and having weird bumps on your head. I have shaved my head twice and I have the oddest shaped scalp ever. My bald head looks like a brain on the outside. But I loved having no hair.

[@eileentarrant9876]

Oh my god you two you two missed your calling ,doing voices (HILARIOUS )

[@morganspencer-churchill2136]

I've always thought Ben looks very similar to Daniel Craig

[@corinebeaslebordeaux]

Very cool that vidéo !

[@Outlier999]

The resemblance is amazing. They could be brothers. Death in Paradise will soon have its first black lead, Don Gilet. I wish him luck.

[@crinkle2649]

I love Death in Paradise. I cried when Ben was killed off.

[@GerryHat-trick]

Love Bob! I'm absolutely sure, that he's the kind of "star" who is exactly the same in real life as what you see here. He's bloody funny too 😁❤

[@sonnymaupin9267]

They still arent in the same room at the same time so Im still not buying they are different people. Side note: I loved the first series of Lost in Paradise but could not generate the interest after Ben left. Ben was great in the Doc Martin series

[@samsilva3625]

Love love love him in Professor T.

[@AL_THOMAS]

I think Rob would be great on Death in Paradise as the new DI.

[@stevesmith1383]

anyone know how I can travel to an alternate dimension where Ben Miller stayed on Death in Paradise?

[@gwynethbennellick4839]

Golly, I never realised D in P was a comedy. 🤣

[@cs_fl5048]

Her testimony about acupuncture is a study of one. The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".

[@jamesh6971]

Ben was great on Doc Martin also!

[@MrUnconvinced]

It’s easy to tell Rob Brydon and Ben Miller apart because Ben Miller looks exactly like Ralph Fiennes and Rob Brydon doesn’t. Sorted!