Brian Blessed's Best Bits HIGNFY HQ

Brian's Best Bits on Have I Got News For You in 2008 all compiled into one 12 minute video. This is a rehash of my older video "Brian Blessed-Best Bits" which, after many requests, I promised to upload a better quality version of it. This also includes far more content. I didn't create the original video, someone else uploaded it and then left KZbin shortly afterwards. Luckily, I had a copy saved to my hard drive, but it wasn't in very good quality beause I had converted it to a 3GP video for my mobile phone at the time. Here, I've recreated the video with better video and audio quality. Enjoy! :)

[@Popebug]

Brian Blessed is the only man who can shout almost constantly without being annoying.

[@csgollum]

How true!

[@topcat5233]

unlike that dreadful show ''its always sunny in philly'' where they rely on brainless shouting and call it humour lol

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

@@topcat5233 strange place to complain about a show

[@topcat5233]

@@sheevinopalpatino4782 i can think of stranger places. Especially considering the context of the OP. On which i expanded by giving an example of shouting that is annoying. Lol.

[@sheevinopalpatino4782]

@@topcat5233 Don't hate on my man Danny, ight

[@Belgilainen]

I like how he introduces himself, he's totally thrilled about being Brian Blessed.

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

I’m thrilled that he’s Brian Blessed

[@crimsondynamo615]

I mean if you were Brian Blessed wouldn’t you be excited about being Brian Blessed

[@ronlittlejohn8046]

I mean, wouldn’t you?

[@mr.flibble3190]

If I were Brian Blessed, I'd be thrilled about it, too.

[@honeyhannijung]

This man is literally Too Blessed to be Stressed™

[@A-Duck]

This man is a human capslock...

[@mrfantastic407]

I would pay money to subscribe to a podcast where Brian Blessed did nothing but read newspaper headlines for an hour.

[@L1701]

"PETROL! WE'RE RUNNING OUT!"

[@jyryk4623]

he has a podcast where he tells bedtime stories, but it's long dead:(

[@Sammie1053]

I'm absolutely dying over here realizing that he's in a TV studio with professional-grade microphones and a team of audio engineers who undoubtedly had at LEAST one rehearsal to calibrate everything, and he's STILL peaking the mic

[@Voodoomaria]

Can you Imagine him on an American Talk Show?? The guy on the beep button would have a nervous breakdown.

[@kevinkorenke3569]

There isn't a microphone invented that can handle BRIAN BLESSED!

[@Ravaxr]

Audio tech here: It's entirely possible the mic just can't handle the Blessed. Those tiny lavs on the lapel are typically condenser mics. Condenser being an early term for capacitor. There is a thin plastic diaphragm sputtered with gold, and it is stretched over a backing plate. The plate and the gold make up a capacitor, and as the diaphragm moves it allows more electrons in or forces them out, forming an instantaneous, accurate waveform. At least, until the diaphragm hits the backing plate. Typical mics of this category can handle 110 - 120 dB before diaphragm strike starts to happen. Not sure how accurate it is, but there has been a measurement of Blessed's voice that came in at an astounding 127 dB.

[@lilymarinovic1644]

Must've sent them all deaf after a few minutes of rehearsal!

[@witherblaze]

@@Ravaxr 127? Thats lower than what I had in mind.

[@0ArmoredSoul0]

...now I understand why the Hobbit/LOTR fandom can see this man as the creator god of the Dwarves.

[@JoyfulSeas]

It baffles me he was not in any of those movies, to my knowledge.

[@LordHoth_90]

Daniel Foley seriously, same here

[@scottbruckner4653]

This man is tom bombadil incarnate

[@akumaking1]

Well, he voices Gotrek in the Total War Warhammer games

[@FBWL-u1r]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if Brian Blessed would yell "PETROL, WE'RE RUNNING OUT!" on your satnav when your tank is almost empty. Of course you'll probably need to replace your windows because they'll be blown out every time he does it :D

[@L1701]

Having a Brian Blessed GPS means you can NEVER have the windows up.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Loy Turns kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vTfKiPl6-EgZY

[@joshbrown487]

I’m dead 😂

[@copperdragon9214]

That’s a millionare idea right there.

[@oldmatejohnno]

PETROL, WE'RE RUNNING OUT!

[@IlCapocuocoDiMetallo]

If we could enjoy life even half as much as Brian Blessed does imagine how much better the world would be

[@logandarklighter]

I love how the main host periodically has this look on his face like: "When precisely did we *lose control* over this show?" The minute BRIAN BLESSED signed on the dotted line, dear boy! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@henryhammond7393]

I would just like to see Brian Blessed, John Rhys Davies, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart in a room together all trying to shout over one another.

[@shuboy05]

The room would explode because you cannot contain that much awesome in one place....

[@crimsondynamo615]

A sound louder than a sonic boom

[@DannyBeans]

Let's get Matt Berry in there too.

[@lilymarinovic1644]

No contest - Blessed would win for sure.

[@henryhammond7393]

@@lilymarinovic1644 I dunno, I think Davies could give him a run for his money.

[@paulkersey7564]

Brian Blessed a Great British institution.

[@pinionatedminion38]

The beginning of this has confirmed my theory: being Brain Blessed is a reward for good behavior. You could actually see this chap realizing that it was his turn to Be Brain. "I'm Brain Blessed!

[@SilverSpade92]

He delivers that line with such enthusiasm, you'd think he was announcing the birth of his first -born. You may be right.

[@DellDuckfan313]

Hollywood made Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty. The British stage gave us BRIAN BLESSED!

[@tangibleblockofwisdom6386]

"..It brought.. tears to my knees."

[@bestirishfirefighter]

PETROOOLLLL!!!! WE'RE RUNNING OUT!!!!!!

[@joelcastro-reyes1667]

STRIIIIKE!!!!!!! SPARKS FUEL SHORTAGE FEARS!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevencoffin328]

@@joelcastro-reyes1667 WILL!!! FUEL!!! STOCKS!!! RUN!!! DRY????

[@ShannonCarter55]

@@stevencoffin328 but I'm alright!

[@morbius109]

This man is a wondrous whirlwind of marvelously manic, unfettered, utterly insane energy and he is absolutely magnificent. The panel could barely keep up, lol. Alan Duncan losing it at 9:48 had me laughing till I was in tears.

[@enemycapital]

He is a god amongst men. A redwood amongst a field of roses. Everest in the southern alps.

[@tenmaruhakuchou]

Brian Blessed is the most monstrously manly person i've ever seen.

[@martinharvey3990]

This guy is absolute comedy gold! Crying laughing! Especially the Mount Everest story!

[@thomaswilkinson3241]

Over the top almost the whole time but still not obnoxious or anything. I love this man and his style.

[@Tyrfingr]

Brian most certainly is Blessed, how can you not love this guy

[@LordBaktor]

Can I have this guy as an uncle or some other relative you can call and listen to without needing any other reason than hearing their voice?

[@calumquigley9602]

Lord Baktor I wouldn't speak to him on the phone as your eardrums might explode...,

[@charlesfisher3983]

He acts just like my grandmother

[@Proglove85]

Brian Blessed must be just about the only person alive who can make 'fuck' and 'fucking' sound dignified! Sounds a bit like how I'd imagine the Queen would swear :-) best HIGNFY episode ever!!

[@shmookins]

I'm crying with laughter. He is just so awesome.

[@D0YA]

When you look up the dictionary for a person who is "Larger than life" you'll find picture of Brian Blessed.

[@robbie007]

You know it's good when Paul laughs. This is the most I ever saw him laugh in any episode.

[@henkbangma3015]

Well there are also the episodes with Boris Johnson...

[@Silvergrail]

Brian Blessed is the only man on Earth who can call Spartans "Nancy boys" and "Puffs".

[@Dramliza]

This literally makes me weep with laughter....

[@r.s.3257]

Brian Blessed is so damn loud he actually causes clipping every time he raises his voice

[@snidelywhiplash]

The Everest-shit story remains in my Top Five of Funniest Stories Ever.

[@GreenmanXIV]

The 'Blessed Brian' a national treasure.

[@thetruevastolorde4969]

My fucking god that man is a gift. Not has a gift, IS a gift. That Everest story made me damn near shit myself, no bull. I couldnt goddamn breathe.

[@nrm68]

GORDON'S ALIVE!!!

[@Brownalebelly]

I like HIGNFY but this had me howling with laughter. Brian Blessed really ia a force of nature. Wonderful stuff.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Without doubt the best episode of this show ever, I am going to watch the next few just to see if it can be topped.

[@isabellaangeline2175]

I’ll most likely never get to meet this lovable gent, but I’m so happy he’s still alive and kicking and most likely making a roomful of people laugh. Lucky sods. 🤗

[@Jinda89]

i love the sheepish look in his eyes as he says Fancy Smith XD

[@LaciousC]

Give this man his own show!

[@Lengstrom]

The last practitioner of British eccentricity

[@MadPyrotechnicus]

There need to be MORE shows with BRIAN BLESSED starring in it!

[@johnnythed1175]

I'VE BEEN GOOSED!

[@davegadge1]

This guy is amazing! And has no obe, sir, etc disgrace! And the oldest man to go to the n. pole!

[@RealTreyOlds]

davegadge1 he has an OBE now

[@danielbuggle9700]

What a man. Never tire of watching this.

[@RizzlerXIII]

That Everest story was unexpectedly and unbelievably funny.

[@TheComicBookJoker]

RizzlerXIII you’d also like the story about the time he was face-to-face with a polar bear.

[@Thengolopathy]

Living Legend!!!

[@LadyEllieLouise]

So much life and joy in one man. I would be just tickled to meet him.

[@Wayoutthere]

Can this man please present any TV show, for like..forever?

[@reg074]

This man is an absolute gem

[@DarrenKennyglobasec]

LIVING LEGEND LOVE HIM SO FUNNY SO LOUD

[@doubledown1138]

The man is a legend.

[@randylucas2458]

Best episode ever

[@brottarnacke]

"shut your face" LMAO

[@Norrikan]

I literally fell out of my chair at the "GORDON'S ALIVE!" line. So awesome.

[@edcampion3998]

i remember that episode really well .tears were rolling down my face from laughing. it was absolutely brillant and you really took the best bits.well done.i really enjoyed that.

[@nullliner]

Magnificent! Best HIGNFY episode ever.

[@christhesmith]

I hope he knows that was the all time best hosting in the known universe, ever. What a powerhouse!

[@tomkeating5178]

"are you Gay" love it couldn't say that today

[@julgna6533]

When i see Brian all i can think is:"Hawkmen.... DIIIIVE.

[@northmidst]

this is about the ninth time i've watched this. one of the best pick-me-ups on youtube

[@Larsmaa]

I've never seen Paul laugh so much in one episode. :D

[@thenodfather]

This Man should have his own show, he is pure GENIUS :D!!!

[@NyteMaere]

He is an actor down to the atom

[@henrikhyrup3995]

6:08 Why hasn't ALL car companies agreed to use THIS instead of a fuel gauge?? NO ONE would run dry if their car started screaming at them like this.

[@Reclusive_gardener]

That man, (brian blessed)is by far the best bad guy compilation i have ever seen.

[@AleCharlie]

Let's be clear, he's the most based person to ever live.

[@alexandert696]

my god what a man.. I d kill for that voice

[@zapfan7029]

Absolute force of nature! 🙂

[@1964Yovra]

One of the finest HIGNY's ever! On par with The Full Boris. What a tornado of a man!

[@arfer]

An absolute ledge. Love the Blessed Brian.

[@SeanOBrachain]

Poor Alan Duncan, he just can't control himself laughing

[@crassenti]

i simply adore this man :)

[@MrJenssen]

I don't know if the audio quality is bad or I'm just listening to Brian Blessed!

[@joelcastro-reyes1667]

I feel like he needs a special microphone made to process his booming voice.

[@MichaelCoombes776]

No microphone in the world can handle his voice, especially not the lavalier mics used here. You might as well try and mike up a volcano

[@marcusm4766]

This is absolutely brilliant!

[@toothpick4649]

I have loved this bloke most of my life

[@martythetickler]

"With Paul Merle tonight is a comedian whose best friend once told him, if they're not laughing, it's not comedy. Well, either that, or you're just not SPEAKING LOUDLY ENOUGH!!!"

[@buzzytrombone4353]

Miles Jupp would have a massive heart attack if he spent an hour in a room with this man.

[@orientalgreenfinch]

All headlines should be read by Brian Blessed.

[@jamesandrewbolton]

there are points in programs where the regulars seem to have serious respect for the host! it happened with never mind the buzzcocks with terry wogan and you could tell it was happening here! brilliant!

[@DiddlySkiddlyGames]

SCRAAAAAAAMBLED!

[@psychic-transmissions]

Fave episode hands down

[@telemarkaeology]

I want Brian to deliver ALL my news.

[@nathanforester5993]

A living legend.

[@JnEricsonx]

I love how he's always yelling Gordon's Alive, when in Flash Gordon, he doesn't even say it that loud! :)

[@Dhark0rion]

Is it possible to hire this guy as a relative?

[@NickThorbjørnsen2207]

He'd be amazing at Christmas parties.

[@lohheidpipingschool1]

The man is a genius!!

[@kynismos]

A force of nature

[@TVFILMBUFF]

HIGBBFY... Have I got Brian Blessed for you!!

[@Dragonair08]

6:05 America needs you right now Brian!

[@rachelquarrell71]

Brilliant,just brilliant.

[@Hoodinski]

Love the man!

[@PotatoeSam5000]

the yogcast podcast features him as a guest... though not really

[@ChrisTenarium]

Brian Blessed is famous for being very very loud, watch Flash Gordon when you get a chance.

[@NelsondeQuinhones]

Absolutely loved it :-)

[@voodootattooo]

A Hell of a man!

[@DannyBeans]

The man is a living cartoon character, and I love him so much.

[@darkmatters9163]

There's only one Brian Blessed!!!

[@SssagaBenches4U]

It just hits differently when such voice FUCKS YOU OFF!

[@Stoffmeisterleichen]

Love his voice! :D

[@JohanHerrenberg]

Glorious mayhem.

[@rachelquarrell71]

Thiis so brilliant and bloody funny.

[@4BoltClevo]

DIIIIIIIVVVVVVEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!