David Tennant's hilarious opening monologue | EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024

[@doobat708]

Love how, every so often, the camera cut back to Bark Ruffalo, sitting there like some Bond villain's pet.

[@deliri0um]

probably because michael wasnt actually holding him

[@izaakbakker9531]

some bond villain as bark ruffalo 's pet

[@korablina8310]

My brain honestly cannot comprehend that David Tennant and RDJ exist in the same universe

[@Tasnim33]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@xbellamuerte]

You talking about this one or the MCU? 😂

[@MikeRiderOOO]

@@xbellamuerteYes.

[@Anthony_J._Crowley_Demon]

Oh, and Mads Mikkelsen, and Tom Hiddleston 😍

[@AYuumoriEnjoyer]

rdj is like the american david tennant

[@abiotic_sloth1768]

David is such a a great host. Not overdoing it, not making a fool of himself, making some good jokes yet not bringing down any actors and instead bringing them up. Perfect choice for a host and just a lovely man overall.

[@ambre4980]

Sa était bien ni vulgaire dans ses blagues

[@EvelynBaron]

I liked your comment because it's so rare these days that anything happens that doesn't elicit some kind of on-line ..... stuff. Well done DT.

[@tonidozier4573]

I love David’s humbleness. He told a group of actors who were graduating from a theater school to be kind. If you’re kind, you will be invited back for numerous appearances.

[@thedevdasdoc]

he's so SCOTTISHHHH

[@AndromedaD]

I can't help seeing Scrooge McDuck speaking when he's not on screen

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Funny vibes😊

[@datgrrl_official]

he is simply scottish, a normal scotsman...

[@LayneJane1999]

As a Scotsman, it doesn't register in my head that he's so Scottish haha! But it is nice to see someone with our accent presenting an award ceremony (and I have always loved David Tenant!!)

[@geekgee]

funny about that 😉

[@Itsochepcar]

God, that was such a tough crowd to hold but he did so well for keeping up that energy, unwaivering.

[@EvelynBaron]

I know he's commented in a lengthy interview about performance anxiety but there he is as someone wrote: Tigger on steroids. ALL my admiration.

[@emmakao9458]

He’s not funny he’s been disrespectful and disgraceful

[@Itsochepcar]

@@emmakao9458 🥱🙄

[@stupidusernames]

​@emmakao9458 Care to elaborate? Rather stupid to comment something without even backing yourself up.

[@CaptainGuluGulu]

@@emmakao9458 how exactly?

[@chrisduckz]

This man is one of my favourite actors of all time. He’s hosting, and says ‘the greatest actors in the world’ but he’s bloody included in that.

[@HarmonicNature]

Yes. THIS!!!

[@EvelynBaron]

@@alexandrahope8814 Agree and he's really modest about it all, vr different from Stephen Fry e.g. but 2 wonderful blokes, vr different but absolutely genuine.

[@jg2722]

He played Kilgrave perfectly in Jessica jones

[@AcommonNerd]

THE MULTIPLE CLOSE UPS ON MICHEAL’s NEW PUPPY

[@Shazzadut1]

But why bring it? I don’t get it… does the man not have a friend or relative he can leave it with? Or hire a dog sitter? 🤔

[@beth12svist]

​@@Shazzadut1 There was an opening sketch involving it, which I have just watched.

[@rose-ui6hk]

@@beth12svist I'm sure that's what they're referencing

[@aidengreenaway-hooper2755]

@@Shazzadut1the dog is supposed to be there he was nominated 😂😂😂

[@marial870]

That AI joke took a moment to sink in 😅

[@sjinzaar]

True!

[@monicaangelini3324]

Gosh, I'm not even a native Englis speaker and I got it, in spite of Tennant's accent. People are so self conscious about their perfect poised image that they can't pay attention

[@YvonTripper]

Watching Rosamund Pike light up five seconds after the joke was told was totally worth it

[@monamohammad3494]

I felt that audience has never got it actually 😂

[@annmcgranaghan2131]

Why? Aye is the Scots for 'yes'. I suppose most British would get the joke.

[@timokosc1388]

Andy Serkis nailed it with the role of Bark Ruffalo 😂

[@ineffablemars]

That jacket is one of the most beautiful pieces of clothing I think I’ve ever seen. And with his gorgeous kilt. Beyond words beautiful 😍

[@EvelynBaron]

I am the bad fairy at the party. A fan with a web site is obsessed with this hardworking loveable guy and commented in excruciating detail on his clothes during a promo. I was extremely uncomfortable. Thought he did a great job and the entries excellent IMO.

[@lucyhall6961]

Agreed. Pretty fabulous.

[@BrockSamson-i1i]

@@EvelynBaron are you a real human?

[@jgoodall5404]

Bloody blind!

[@bridgetmclaughlin6198]

When I read that first I read his gorgeous kit. I thought oh you must’ve been up close and personal 😅

[@TheChristineLindsay]

David Tennant is WONDERFUL. What a great man. Love him.

[@ThatNerdKayla]

Honestly I would sit through a 3 1/2 hour David monologue this is so funny I love this he's doing so well.

[@Cami-u2z]

Tough crowd but he kept the energy I love this man

[@TheTreenity]

Its the British awards you can't expect too much

[@dan.ashdown]

@@TheTreenitywym

[@TheTreenity]

@@dan.ashdown british audiences don't have the applaud/laugh light to tell them what to do and when. Not to mention we don't have a tendency to be exuberant watching anything

[@courtneyo2082]

I think they were all on edge given how disasterous the last few awards hosts have been

[@chexrt630]

FRR

[@Kathrynharrop90]

This man is a goddamn national treasure 💕

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

nope

[@Kathrynharrop90]

@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists yes. Get lost.

[@Kathrynharrop90]

@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists yes.

[@yikesmydude5641]

um what???? he’s an international treasure obviously.

[@1kewlglamma]

@@yikesmydude5641 My sentiments exactly!

[@emilybemily4397]

I'm so thankful for D.T. He's brightened up the world so much over the last 20 years. He's an absolute delight.

[@kcrlvity4636]

HE’S DOING SO GOOD 😭

[@datgrrl_official]

*well...he is doing well...or he is doing such a good job...or he is doing such a great job...he is good, and he is doing well...

[@stephenmurphy2212]

He needs to come back next year and do it!

[@toastedburton]

He’s doing WELL

[@CeeGeeZ]

😁✨️👌

[@chrisbfreelance]

You do know he is a groomer?

[@benzaiten933]

"Puur Things"

[@afallin]

Best monologue i've ever seen. Maybe too intelligent for a big part of that audience.

[@namelast440]

he's SO gorgeous and charismatic, so glad he hosted!

[@johannahyde-parker8422]

He's just a special human being

[@Aleksandar6ix]

I love Tennant even more now. Really good, clean jokes. He should do Oscars

[@rva]

Well done Dave

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

David absolutely killed it 👌🙂

[@BetterLifeAhead35]

Lol at Rosamund Pike looking so thoroughly unamused until she realized she was on camera

[@chumaokafo755]

I noticed! Displayed her acting chops right on the spot 😅

[@FBI_117]

BAFTA YALL BETTER HIRE HIM AS HOST EVERY YEAR HE IS SO AMAZINGGGG

[@EvelynBaron]

I like your comment, and share your enthusiasm. He's reading a teleprompter and radiating good will. Just imagine Billy Connolly, one of his heroes.... 🛴🛴😊😊❤❤

[@SnowyMary]

Except for the year he finally gets nominated!

[@kaishaman7144]

I wanna see him and Michael host together. That would be unforgettable

[@EvelynBaron]

@@kaishaman7144 Indeed!!!

[@bec2549]

Imagine if they asked Michael instead of David next year 😂

[@seanlander9114]

Tennant is up there being brilliant and hilarious as always, and the guests just seem so bored. YOU'RE IN THE PRESENCE OF GODDAMN DAVID TENNANT! COME ON PEOPLE!

[@leasuryad]

LOUDERRE

[@imalwaysright]

it wasn't funny

[@SuperAnnaspanna]

My thoughts exactly. They’ve gone to the trouble of getting dressed up and turning up - you’d think they’d try and enjoy themselves, let alone appreciate the greatness that is DT!!

[@Kouign1718]

Maybe the accent?

[@gordondean9189]

But most of the time he wasn't talking about MMMMMEEEEEEEEEEE.

[@LuvSlushie]

I can’t stop laughing at the shot of Bradley Cooper looking so unimpressed 1:45 😂😂😂

[@al.x.]

Same! Though I couldn’t tell if it was that he’s so unimpressed, or actually stopped to think deeply about his parents/“brother”?!… I’m expecting he’ll be a meme though 😄

[@itsbonkerjojo9028]

​@@al.x.deeply about parents/ brother ? Why

[@l3xicon6]

Maybe he had a hard time understanding the Scottish accent? I know I had to watch with closed captions.

[@susanhumphrey6427]

He knows he’s not gonna win 😂

[@thefairychild]

@@itsbonkerjojo9028 David had just made a joke about how everyone's parents didn't love them as much as their siblings, and Bradley sat there looking bummed as if the joke hit home.

[@sheeniemeenie]

I LOVE THIS MAN 💖😭

[@timsimms412]

I love how Rosamunde Pike didn't get the joke. But felt obliged to laugh

[@LadyMoonsparrow]

Fantastic Monologue ! He is always so terrific and his jacket is beautiful!

[@cristystrong7947]

Love the comment about Hersey's chocolate - so true, lol.

[@Donna-nu8ul]

I grew up in a rural area about 30 minutes from a Hershey factory. My school went on a field trip to it every year. There wasn't much there, just a self-guided tour that as might normally take half-an-hour, but as a bunch of kids single digits in age, we blew through in a few minutes. Then we'd descend on the gift shop, get all hopped up on sugar, and run around the grounds like mad things until it was time for the bus ride home. Great memories, but not even for nostalgia's sake will I touch Hershey's chocolate.

[@bonino_0658]

the joke on Cate is so real

[@jojo_nautin1958]

Can someone explain I sind understand🥹

[@bonino_0658]

@@jojo_nautin1958 It's about the fact that last year Michelle Yeoh's win, and many other Oscar wins, saw Cate lose despite being superior in some areas.

[@Saffronelle]

@@bonino_0658 so it's a racist comment about diversity? are we pretending that michelle yeoh wasn't superior?

[@house30house]

she was not superior @@Saffronelle

[@Saffronelle]

@@house30house incorrect

[@sabineduret2512]

Fantastic David, absolutely lived your presenting tonight. Made me smile and laugh 😊😊😂😂

[@nancyjordan4275]

Why can’t the American Oscars produce a show this good?!

[@sandersson2813]

Because its American and Americans aren't self deprecating

[@imalwaysright]

Oscars is better. BAFTAs writing was cringe imo

[@sandersson2813]

@@imalwaysright They're all awful. Who cares about all this sycophantic, self indulgent crap for a bunch of out of touch, narcissistic hypocrites?

[@RyanG0899]

​@imalwaysright Americans aren't very good at comedy. Probably why the only good thing about the Oscars was Ricky Gervais.

[@lowell6841]

​@@RyanG0899Ricky has never hosted or won an oscar

[@candicemellor]

David did a fantastic job. Naturally endearing and funny and loved by the nation. Brilliant host choice BAFTA. WELL DONE DT 👏🏼

[@moocake057]

God those awkward silences when a banger joke didn’t land hurt me so deeply, I would’ve been up there cackling at the front, tough crowd :(

[@gabyreiss3100]

Now that's how you host a show, brilliantly done

[@marzettik]

David I outfit is gorgeous! Absolutely lovely! Michael Sheen dog is pretty cute too.❤

[@pricemoore2022]

Barty Crouch Jr is quite the motivational speaker!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@birdieinacage]

i've just now realized that he plays him because of this, thank you !!!

[@markramsey2454]

@@birdieinacage yeah director of 4 wasted David Tennant in that role, cos in the books Jr has a lot more to do

[@tudorpop8959]

yet he still remains in history as the first actor (and only by now) to have played two incarnations of Doctor Who

[@nickdejager8873]

@@tudorpop8959 Arguable. If we accept that The Curator is a future incarnation of the Doctor, David is second.

[@summerhope4419]

That was him?! 🤯

[@jeanninecalder3652]

David looks so amazing ….. lovely….. and he is so delightful …

[@yv3652]

Looking miserable, camera cuts to you, laugh hysterically 😂😂😂😂

[@jessicagomes4808]

David Tennant ❤❤❤❤❤

[@alaa.2076]

That was a tough crowd yet he still managed to host hilariously!

[@diversekate]

He is gorgeous 😭

[@vanessaeden8174]

Love David Tennant. Brilliant actor and a nice person on set.

[@43dallasgirl]

David was so cute!

[@kittycatmeowmeow963]

It's David Tennant. He's always cute.

[@TeaGamingPanda]

So happy David hosted the BAFTA this year. What a great year for film and to have David host!

[@lukedaley17]

David Tennant, Britain’s greatest actor, my all time favourite Dr Who hosting the BAFTAs. He was brilliant on the night.

[@zuzanka_love_frogys]

I juuuust lovee David, like he's such an amazing actor, but also a person❤❤❤

[@zuzanka_love_frogys]

❤

[@maureenjacobs3697]

I adore David….quite talented

[@parinikasharma317]

Andy Serkis is there for no one but himself

[@bobburroughs6241]

Who's he?

[@timokosc1388]

​@@bobburroughs6241Actor, it was a joke that he played the dog. I guess because of his most famous rolles which required computer, cgi..

[@gordondean9189]

As were 95% of the people in the room.

[@izaakbakker9531]

@@timokosc1388gollum in lord of the rings. captain haddock in tin tin , baloo in jungle book , caesar in planet of the apes .etc. he s a great actor , the fdifference is he works his voice well as well .and most other actors cannot and he does get paid as an actor proper

[@prettyevermores]

HE IS EVERYTHING, LOVE THIS MAN SM

[@avcam78]

These people don't deserve him....

[@OptimusGPrime]

Not even for a second...

[@Lydia-hw2th]

Confirmed

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

David is an international treasure and seems to be a pretty cool guy as well. Loved everything about this monologue.

[@andreiaalfacinhas]

I absolutely love this!!

[@kittycatmeowmeow963]

I don't understand why people were so nervous about David Tennant doing this. Everyone knows he's hilarious.😊

[@maggiemac5572]

I LOVE David Tennant. He’s an absolute treasure and a truly lovely and talented man. You’re doing a great job there David. 👏👏👏👏 BTW, stunning outfit!!

[@AA-ln3kn]

Coming back to this video after he’s been nominated for best actor is truly something. Well done, David!

[@BeckRBaez]

I love him so much 😭😭

[@daudder]

was a wonderful host....great humor, energy, self deprication and honoring the nominees and winners with grcae.

[@radsical1392]

He seems more Scottish than usual. Is he nervous? How cute!

[@junbh2]

I think you might just be used to him deliberately putting on a different accent or a softer version of his accent since he often does both of those. I think here he's just being himself and not putting on any kind of voice.

[@Lucien234-i2z]

Because he IS Scottish! It is in the UK so he isn't trying to please you Americans

[@user-rk1ie8lh4l]

​@@Lucien234-i2zno need to be rude. He isn't tempering his Scottish accent for the presentation.

[@raineg1067]

He's Scottish born and bred,this is him au naturale,a testament to his ability as an actor to commit to the role he's playing,a master of his craft.

[@alexwilliamson1486]

No met him a few years ago, that’s his true accent? West Lothian, it’s probably softened over the years? Thought he really held it together.

[@amandadougherty6615]

I love David…what a grand mind.

[@AM-wt9ev]

He is amazing

[@cathdodd5072]

No malice, no cynicism, no humiliation. Raised people up rather than pulled them down. Showed enthusiasm, good humour, mischievous sense of humour. That is David Tennant- one of the kindest guys in show business. Maybe Ricky Gervais should take notes...

[@davincisghost9228]

I would have loved it if you had actually done a three hour monologue ...❤ that mate, would have been awesome...

[@KelliFranklin]

He slayed!

[@nickdejager8873]

Great opening. Get him to host the Oscars. I'd actually watch it them.

[@recipesandsongs8050]

He reminds me so much of my brother. Goodness shines through him

[@Lucien234-i2z]

What a Charming man! 🤩

[@teem7030]

BAFTAS>OSCARS 👏🏽👏🏽 I love David Tennant hosting🎉🎉🎉

[@veinydeath5408]

Omg I love David !! He's awesome 😆

[@Deedolphin]

Great genuine discourse! Thank you Mister Murphy!

[@yakumile]

This is the best BAFTA presentation I ever seen!

[@StaceyStaser]

God I love this man, a life time role model :)

[@marykater.7169]

Ohhhhh. He's so adorable. And it's hard not to love a man in a kilt!

[@RapidObsessor]

HE DID SO GOOD

[@jskav03]

So many frowny faces but David Tennant was so funny!

[@carolynkay6982]

Normal British faces. 🤨 Americans probably can't understand his accent and British terms. 🤭

[@ezgi-341]

Why does the audience look so bored and unimpressed? I might not understand all the jokes, but I love listening to David Tennant.

[@kay-jay1581]

Most of them are British 😂

[@erin-3818]

they did NOT appreciate his energy

[@xepfeon]

the stab at the orange poltergeist was brilliant

[@teeg3030]

Absolutely spot on!!!!😅😅😅

[@MarcelaJimenezojodepez]

He is classy and hilarious, love him

[@morgana7116]

I freakin LOVE David Tennant oh boy I absolutely freakin love him

[@BlueInk912]

Nice to see David Beckham

[@superhenryprince502]

I like David Tennant, he’s one of my favourite actors.

[@Siaslover]

3:21 im laughing my ass off love him to bits that guy

[@mq830]

Some of those jokes went right over peoples heads...hence, the awkward silence for a second or two.

[@Alan-i4f5e]

Fantastic Monologue ! He is always so terrific and his jacket is beautiful!

[@niurkajackson8182]

TE AMO DAVID

[@jerrehy795]

those zingers are way better than anything from american award shows, but why is the crowd so stiff? DT was top, but it felt like he bombed

[@ClaireThomas-u6x]

Well Done David Tennant,You are a national treasure,A fantastic actor and presenter .🙂👍

[@Uno-mv7wz]

Love David Tennant

[@griffinmccue6189]

5:03 Barbie also starred TWO of Tennant's old co-stars: Margot Robbie on _Mary Queen of Scots_ and Ncuti Gatwa from _Doctor Who._

[@AlanMayens]

Fantastic David, absolutely lived your presenting tonight. Made me smile and laugh

[@pambennett3390]

Love David Tennett. From USA.

[@patrickhobbs96]

Poor Things describes the Americans struggling with the Scottish accent.

[@lisakaz35]

Nah, Americans can usually understand the Scottish accent. Yorkshire is another story.

[@123JWJWJW]

accent? What accent?

[@JustDucky-d9k]

Really?

[@amysimpson646]

I'm American and I understand perfectly fine. Much better than the Hollywood, "I wanna be a rapper" dialect.

[@lisakaz35]

@@amysimpson646 Geordie gave me fits when I lived for a year near Newcastle.

[@lucyhall6961]

He was great. Too intelligent for most awards show watchers.

[@elizabeth-2213]

David did a great job this year!

[@victoriar4637]

He's brilliant 😄

[@spaceo8568]

David Tennant is an absolute treasure.

[@NickeeCarter]

Next year, please, have David and Michael host the show together, like the wonderful, old married couple they are. 💜

[@OrontesRM]

Sorry but his outfit was the best one of the whole evening - red carpet can be rolled back

[@alex-top]

Oh how I love this man, every award ceremony board should watch this and take notes.

[@hodaya3902]

"....I! But do you spell that AI..."