HIGNFY S46E03 Stephen Merchant, Gabby Logan & Hal Cruttenden

18 October 2013
Have I Got News for You with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton

[@LoneKharnivore]

He's actually a really good host, the way he draws answers out of the guests.

[@barryroach1980]

Totally agree with you, Paul is smiling which means he's scared of 12 foot tall of height and wit Stephen!!.

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

I imagine if you've made a living by having conversations with Karl Pilkington, talking to literally anyone else is easy.

[@thedolphin5428]

And years writing The Office with Ricky Gervais gives him serious good cred for humour.

[@rebefarfort1244]

I agree it's fun to see people like Brian Blessed do it occassionally but it is lovely to see a host who acts as a host and tries to get the 'contestants' to answer rather than taking over the show.

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@rebefarfort1244 You're right, Brian B. did do that. He's like a brilliant old man with ADHD. I adore the guy, but as host, not the best. But then that explosive craziness allows his more serious roles (like Exeter in Henry V, 1989) to be so much more powerful. We know he could detonate any second!

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

It is, indeed, an extraordinary thought, Ian.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@lindahart6049]

Thanks, BH, for keeping me laughing!

[@sfshinz]

I remember Karl Pilkington having that idea for a watch.

[@Wagoo]

27:58 nice of Stephen to get a cameo for his parents

[@thedolphin5428]

25:50 Ahem, gallbladder was not correct for bladder. Totally different organs.

[@themexicankitchen]

10:40 Don't encourage him Steve! It wouldn't work Karl, play a record!

[@aniavedissian204]

Merchant did a fine job as host :-)

[@stannousflouride8372]

I was only familiar with him from "Big Bang Theory." I love that UK panel shows have introduced me to so many comedians and others whose success hasn't crossed the pond.

[@RIXRADvidz]

today on ReWatch : Random Rolling Stephens. after a couple of Mangan Higgy's here comes Merchant. such fun.

[@thedolphin5428]

What a happy show. Great energy between all 5 ... unlike some shows with grumpy, silent, serious guests.

[@RIXRADvidz]

Freshies are the best, never seen this one, it was tasty! thanks BH!!

[@momon969]

I see you everywhere where good comedy is enjoyed. I like your style.

[@RIXRADvidz]

@@momon969 I hope you're having as good a time as I ! Cheers!

[@peterkirby1753]

I was waiting for Steve to mention Karl P's "invention on the life watch. 😁

[@ricwhite612]

just pop it on ya wrist

[@StultissimiAmatorii]

I could not help thinking of Randy Feltface when I watched Stephen Merchant.

[@thedolphin5428]

Gabby's smile is sooo enlightening.

[@buledesa7675]

Stephen was great!

[@aprilharvey2225]

What is the interest rate with the Chinese

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@k.a.u.4599]

If the ear was waterlogged then the bread might draw the moisture out of the ear and actually might be an ok solution for the day.

[@Wagoo]

What a thought.. crumbs!

[@BadWebDiver]

Hosted by the voice of Wheatley! :D

[@thefonzkiss]

BadWebDiver Hosted by the body of the voice of Wheatley.

[@thedolphin5428]

I think the show's final video editors were a bit exclusive of Gabby's input versus four witty men. I've noticed such bias many times before when the pretty woman is just edited to be eye candy. And, unfortunately, Ian often talks over his team partner ... as does Paul, who needs to have something to say at every juncture.

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

I like him, but Paul talks over everybody, and interrupts to finish what someone else is saying and thus gets credit for the answer. But he has a lightening - fast mind, and is so very witty. I like Ian too.

[@gwenmartinsen3979]

I think Gabby Logan and Jody Foster look a lot alike.

[@McRaeJim]

Uhmmm.. No

[@gregmayoaussie]

I think gabby is gorgeous

[@timothy790110]

I absolutely HATE Merton's "looking around in bewilderment for comedic effect" schtick.

[@quokka0.0nraven]

I have no clue how Boris became Prime Minister. Then again Trump became President 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@hellemller8448]

Is SM trying to speak with an American accent, and if yes, why?

[@Ana_crusis]

No, he has a west country accent, which is Rhotic like North American accents ( that means they actually pronounce the R's in words like "father" " mother" " car" etc )

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@Ana_crusis He was also trying to emphasize sports, in the plural, as we say in the US. If Brits can have maths, we can have sports! I think the West Country pronunciation of a lot of words is very similar to the US Upper Midwest accent(s). We love our rhotic R's here in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Chicago area. We have a harsh way of pronouncing them that Americans can readily identify (and make fun of), like in the West Country. A lot of regions in the eastern US (north and south) have non-rhotic, or at least very softened R's.

[@Ana_crusis]

@@beenaplumber8379I have no idea where he talks about sports or what on earth you mean about it being American? He's not trying to do anything with the word sports. He's just speaking in his normal accent. "sports" is just the plural of the word. It's a perfectly normal word in English. Do you think we don't use it in British English? I have already said that some accents in Britain, like the West country accent, are rhotic. . It doesn't make it sound American at all. You would need to include a lot of other features to make it sound like an American accent. The OP has a problem placing the accent of Stephen merchant because as you can see, she is German I think. (Or maybe Scandinavian) and clearly isn't used to being able to distinguish different English accents easily. Otherwise You seem to be simply repeating what I have said. Incidentally, Linguists would not agree with you. it is generally thought that almost all American accents are rhotic with a few areas of non-rhoticity in places like New England

[@beenaplumber8379]

​@@Ana_crusis As you say, you have no idea. Wow.

[@Ana_crusis]

​​@@beenaplumber8379 ah i see... An idiot.. what a pity. Was that as far as you managed to read? just the first sentence before your brain cell shut down. You think I'm going to watch a whole video to make a comment on something I wrote 4 years ago?! Well I shouldn't be surprised really... You are just one more in a big long line of. you tube fools..

[@iamnutty8471]

dave merton is stuck in 1970s/90-s humpuir the bad side he aint funny

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Yes he is.

[@iamnutty8471]

@@AnnaAnna-uc2ff no he aint by avg a few hits but misses by avg, he is common domoninator of avg jokes stuck in 70s stero types with 90s puns!

[@iamnutty8471]

@@AnnaAnna-uc2ff no he is not, he the bingo pun mass domination! not funny, i havent seen his standup tours compared to guest eg he isnt funny by avg any one else could coughup! his improve is weak and low class!

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

@@iamnutty8471 まあ。少なくとも彼は英語を話します。

[@iamnutty8471]

@@AnnaAnna-uc2ff and i learn japanese in HD and my brother lives there, javla idiota

[@granthurlburt4062]

Thanks for posting.