The History of The Mighty Boosh | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross | Absolute Jokes

Noel and Julian sit down with Jonathan to discuss the history of the Boosh
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Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Broadcasted on BBC1
Series 11 Episode 10
Original Episode Air Date: 10th November 2006
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[@elfinartist4961]

Julian is such a hidden genius.

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

victoria Jamilet. his acting has really branched out, blossomed and shown us how talented an actor he is!

[@elfinartist4961]

@@wreckofthehesperas8323 he really is such a gem in the world of film/comedy.

[@Hag_of_Fangorn]

@@wreckofthehesperas8323 "Blossomed" was that a "Flowers" reference? That is the most brilliant show I've ever seen.

[@cadgerphilosophic326]

Check out "Mindhorn" on Netflix if you haven't already.

[@KissMyFatAxe]

And he's high as fuck 😂😂

[@jakeunderwood9]

Noel is the friend covering for you but also fucking with you a little when you're too stoned to talk to dad.

[@stephen3654]

Perfect 👌

[@denzil_red]

Haha, Julian was definitely in the green room!

[@TheBigred138]

You're telling me The Mighty Boosh is actually The Mighty Bush said from the aspect of a Portuguese kid. Absolute comedy Gold

[@rangerlcfc]

Julian giving off the ‘we’ve just had an argument before we left home’ wife vibe

[@toddbair9347]

or he's super fucking stoned

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

They have free drinks in the back right?

[@guillermobolasdemadera345]

Howard Moon: Man of action.

[@JupiterLicorice]

Howard Moon: Man About Town

[@brenmoyer4896]

Howard Moon: Monsoon Moon, raining down the pain!

[@brenmoyer4896]

Also Howard Moon: Party Animal 💕💕💕💕

[@willbournerv2259]

Comin atcha

[@genoguerra2961]

Howard Moon: Explorer

[@threshkinta]

Howard : 'Wind..., my only friend.' Wind: 'I hate you'

[@michaelweems679]

Meanwhile Vince is dancing with a Polar Bear, lol. "Did you say, hold me?"

[@BewideredWombatsan]

Shut up wind!

[@lillymsf5946]

'Shut up, Wind' XD

[@platinumpatience5307]

Poor Julian. He wanted to die when Noel wanted to perform the song. 😂 But he'll always be one of my favourites!

[@markyh88]

I think the fact that it was out of context made it much more awkward. Place that song in the middle of the boosh program, and it instantly makes sense!

[@mrhobs]

Yeah, I can only imagine the nerves… I would wither and die instantly! (But then, I don’t have anything about me that people love, like he does…) I guess if I had a large enough window of clarity amid the sheer terror and panic, I would try to own the situation and just be like, “this is really dumb, but 1 2 3!…” or “brace yourselves,” or… something.

[@laoisesioal]

Yeah poor lad. Definitely not one of his best appearances, looks like he really wasn’t feeling it.

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

They have free drinks in the back right? He seems drunk

[@Iuxinterior]

noel is so sweet keeping things as even as possible helping julian get time to speak and answer things together 😭🥺 he’s such a good friend

[@caseythecrowe]

Nobody talks to the sheriff of stationary village like that and gets away with it

[@ce6129]

I always wondered why Julian was never featured with Noel on Big Fat Quiz, but it makes a lot more sense after seeing how reserved he's acting in the studio environment. he must really need to get into character before going onstage.

[@samrowe8752]

I think it might just be interviewers. You have to be a certain type of person to just answer these stupid questions. I think “just shut the fuck up” is flowing through Julian’s mind 80% of the time. Also Jonathan Ross was awful imo

[@SamHarrisonMusic]

I think hes just really really stoned x

[@adamlucas2203]

Julian couldn't be like Noel. If he was the Boosh would have never worked. He has to be reserved and calm and sort of dark and brooding to offset the pure ball of energy that Noel is at all times.

[@fudge90]

He's said in interviews he just hates being centre of attention and doesn't like doing TV interviews or panel shows. It's just not his jam at all. He's just a really modest guy.

[@ce6129]

@@fudge90 as opposed to Noel who just eats it up! yeah, they really do play stylized versions of themselves on the boosh dont they

[@jamieb4031]

"They're the best and I think you'll love them." Aaaawww

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Well, that was embarrassing. You know why? You dragged me into a crimp. Well, I'm sorry. Yeah. What can I say? I reached into the dark and I pulled out a crimp. I panicked.

[@fl00d69]

LOL this. So much this.

[@onesunnyday5699]

The power of the crimp.

[@Scribe106]

The chemistry in real life interviews makes so much sense. Similar to the characters in the show...its harder to see Julian shy and less social in real life...but its no wonder that set up between the two came to pass in the show...its real. Love them both.

[@mariavictor4324]

‘Old shrimp eyes’😀

[@kazbah1217]

You've got the eyes of a cockerel 😃😄

[@chicdaddy1492]

Tiny eyes of a shrew

[@laytontmontgomery4908]

Small eyes like a crab

[@mamesmck5236]

This made me want to give Julian a hug.

[@cullinaaronkress]

Still holding out hope for a season 4 and/or a film.

[@SemolinaBee]

The Crimp. Beautiful! Julian being an introvert and Noel helping him along. Such greatness.

[@bigd5090]

The best Jonathan Ross interview ever. He actually gave Julian enough space to come out of his shell! Jonathan wasn't too overbearing probably because he gets their greatness and it's a big deal for his family too!

[@mrhobs]

If that was his best, I… don’t think I care to see his show. (I’ve seen very short clips before.)

[@ataru4]

I'd recommend the Boosh radio show also, which came before the TV show. It has cameos by Lee Mack and Richard Ayoade as well.

[@timsauer8306]

Flight of the Conchords radio show was also excellent.

[@meghanmonroe]

You know the black bits in bananas, are they tarantulas' eggs? Please don't speak to me ever again in your life.

[@hinageshiko]

Awww they’re so shy and humble....don’t think they even knew how awesome they were back then

[@slayerpianoman]

Oh, they knew... i think they partied harder than most people to ever live, at least Noel did.

[@onesunnyday5699]

@@slayerpianoman he partied so hard he developed hepatitis & nearly died. I think that explains the future weight gain. He & Russell Brand were very good friends at the time, nearly lost them both before they straightened up 😨

[@mr.saunders5098]

Noel never stop acting. Once he started talking I was already laughing. Him and Vincent noir are the same 😂😂

[@readman010]

"Howard moon......." Me: MAN OF ACTION

[@priyablackledge691]

Literally my two favorite people on telly, hands down. Love Noel and Julian! Boosh forever 🖤

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Amazing to think Noel Fielding is Prime Minister in the future. Julian Barrett at Chancellor of the Exchequer. A solid government which has already produced 5 sturdy jazz fusion albums.

[@philcoles2780]

This, is the best of the sixties. This is the best of the seventies. And this, is Gary Numan.

[@kazbah1217]

Julian is so shy lol. Luv these guys for bringing fun and sillyness into this world😍👍

[@decker8202]

Noel was so damn hot back then!

[@Bloodnut4life]

STILL IS COME ON

[@decker8202]

@@Bloodnut4life Well yeah, but not AS hot.

[@Bloodnut4life]

@@decker8202 Bit Ageist but okay

[@Mello_Loves_Mujin]

Back then he was more on the pretty side, now he’s more on the handsome side.

[@decker8202]

@@Mello_Loves_Mujin That makes sense because I do have a weak spot for pretty boys.

[@SickSociety]

I love these two so much! I can relate to each of their personalities. Eccentric yet totally chill lol. PLEASE DON’T KILL ME! I’VE GOT SO MUCH TO GIVE!

[@facelessandnameless]

Same here.

[@doctorsuave]

A LITTLE TO THE LEFT

[@leptoceratops]

Julian looks surprisingly good in that hat.

[@fl00d69]

One of the best TV shows ever created.

[@lottie8211]

Noels boots give me life

[@wizardoftrees8424]

The boots of life

[@ilovetea93]

I grew up watching this show, it freaked me out a little especially since it was aired at midnight in my country lol

[@AfferbeckBeats]

For me it aired in the afternoon after school, was very strange and exciting stumbling upon it!

[@nicc7637]

Julian is such a hero

[@object764]

I love barrett, in his mind he was thinking 'I'm on the Jonathan Ross show ....crimping! does it get any worst than this" Genius

[@CrepeSuzetteDance]

I had no idea Julian was the lead-singer of Radiohead

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Break it to Thom gently, will you?

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

🎵 There's always a siren, singing you to shipwreck *Milky Joe, oh, Milky Joe* *Milky Joe, oh, Milky Joe* Steer away from Vince Noir, You'll be a walking disaster!

[@mattbutler5095]

I loved the mighty boosh , I would love to see Julian and Noel bring it back, I would definitely suggest watching it , even though it can get extremely random , but Noel and Julian are so funny working together, take care everyone

[@FineYungCannibal.]

Julian couldn't wait to get outta there. Lol.

[@chrischannon8556]

I would kill for a new Boosh series

[@ermagerd101]

EELS! 'elements of the past and the future combining to make something not quite as good as either'. LOL!

[@goldenoriolesilverbirch8220]

The mighty boosh always makes me smile. It puts me in a good mood. Crazy fun.

[@comfylain]

Noel Fielding is so absolutely gorgeous. What a great look!

[@mrhobs]

I wasn’t prepared for the reserved shyness, but if anything it adds to their charm. Great job, guys!

[@rhysevans7903]

Flowers is Julian at his best

[@hayamy3583]

Isn't it? He's a treasure

[@yume7347]

I think the cast may all be classically awkward because they are all so normal in real life. It felt like when you go round your mates and his dad is there and you don't think you can act like your self and go shy and they can sense it. 4:51 I thought there was a glitch.

[@kerbifer]

Julian-is-fried! 😆 Good on Noel for helping him out during his time of fried-ness.

[@alexc9985]

is Julian high as a kite lol

[@Annie1962]

yep

[@addiepower]

@@Annie1962 Yep x 10 hahaha

[@-.NYX.-]

Julian is a complete genius obv!! and i Love noel so much! this pairing was completely brilliant!! TY so much dears, please keep doing what you do!

[@mvolestrangler]

There's a lot going on in 'Mighty Boosh' but Monkey Hell and Milky Joe are works of pure genius.

[@nat3007]

I find Milky Joe freaks people out more than anything.

[@pixiebomb28]

Dude monkey hell had so much going on that was pure LSD. Mr Susan and the room of mirrors 😂

[@pixiebomb28]

@@nat3007 that episode really catches you off guard. Same as The Hitcher episode

[@nat3007]

@@pixiebomb28 I didn't mind the Hitcher as much as the crack fox. Monkey hell is the one where they style the lead monkey hair isn't it?

[@jessicawarren8314]

"You look just like a ginger ballbag." LOL

[@yoniwolf92]

What a funny pair they are, such different personalities, but both so funny 💜

[@marcbundy7835]

Why would you tone it down. The more bizarre the better. Genius

[@debradavitt5457]

It's rappin but with HOWARDS CRIMP STYLE 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@perishVS]

will never be another like them, 1 of a kind comedy

[@theparanoidandroid3583]

They're such an old married couple 😂

[@smoath]

Aw, I heard that Julian was uncomfortable with interviews but this is the first time I've watched one. Cute.

[@onesunnyday5699]

I love how their families are in the show too. Noel's dad is in the Spin the Bottle scene of Howard's birthday party, his step mom is on the Shaman Counsel, Naboo is, of course, his brother Michael, Shaman & ramraider/Sexual menace 'Kirk' is the nephew of his then gf, 1 of the 2 girls he & Howard are constantly trying to impress. Julian's dad is a Shaman most notably on the magic carpet on the way to the Head Shaman Dennis' Stag party.

[@ceostudio]

Why do they both look so good in the hat??? Julian looks like all the guys in Denver right now and Noel is giving Brat Summer 😂

[@protractman]

Rumour has it that Julian showed Noel what coconut abuse really looked like in the greenroom afterwards

[@andyc9979]

He's right the look of the show is great. First time I watched it I was in awe of the look, setting and feel. It made me want to be there. I know it's everyone's favorite and I like trying to pick a different one but the tale of the crack fox is by far the best one. I'm gonna hurt you real bad lmfao. Too funny.

[@theoriginalbluey]

I agree. Crack Fox rarely steps out of my brain.

[@crimesforkibble6912]

"Put me to sleep with your kind boots mr fancy man"

[@AlexaFaie]

I really really really don't like needles so its one I've watched once on tv, and once (barely) when showing it to my partner who hadn't seen them yet. All the others I've watched so many times over. Its hands down my least favourite of all 3 series. My faves are Tundra from season 1, Nanageddon or The Legend of Old Greg from series 2, and then Journey to the Centre of the Punk or The (Power of the) Crimp from season 3. Hard to pick a total fave though, but series one is still my fave of them all.

[@bluelamp8183]

@@AlexaFaie I liked Season 1 the best, too. Hard to pick a favorite episode, though; I'd say Bollo is #1 (love the Ape of Death song) and Jungle is #2 (the Cheese song). Of Season 2, I liked Call of the Yeti best (love the animation while they're singing), then Nanageddon. Season 3 is a toss-up between Eels (love Eleanor!) and Journey to the Center of Punk (though Crimp almost as much!) The Chokes made me sad because I knew there'd be no more seasons of Boosh 😢

[@chrisk7082]

I want to live in the Mighty Boosh world.

[@loveledyouhere]

Me too

[@bluelamp8183]

Any day!

[@jdhitc]

I want friends like this

[@katiejoy4730]

What an awesome interview!! Thanks so much 💜

[@klummpskards5652]

Noel explaining the episode and Julian reacting to it is as funny as the episodes

[@samhianblackmoon]

Miss that show them guys where great

[@MrRossWild]

I miss the Boosh sooooo much!!!! I’ve watched every episode to DEATH!! 🤣

[@bluelamp8183]

...and I'm STILL watching them to death! 😆

[@alanpyne896]

He looks like some sort of alternate universe Lemmy Kilmister with the hat.

[@rallyeluke]

I was thinking the same thing! Rip

[@jeffoff7795]

I love Julian and his whole demeanor. I love them both, and the show is one of my all time favorites, but I identify with Julian and his greasy, unkempt hair. He rocks that look.

[@84Elenai]

Noel is one of those rare cases where putting on some weight made the person look much more attractive. I mean, he looks like a young Elvis nowadays, but still, so much better! Love British and Irish comedy, you guys are awesome! Daniel Sloss, Dylan Moran, Simon Amstell, Tommy Tiernan, Bob Mortimer, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade... I could continue.

[@monicadifranco8116]

I think he's one of those guys whose bone structure actually had a growth spurt in his late 20s. The 2020 Noel is a pretty hefty guy. His shoulders are about twice as wide as they were when he did this Jonathan Ross interview. And I agree, it's very attractive on him. Julian is a hunk too, but he plays against it.

[@onesunnyday5699]

Noel was partying with the likes of Russell Brand in his wild days, Courtney Love & others, he nearly died of hepatitis, like his mother did years earlier 😢. Now he's a middle aged dad of little girls, setting a proper example 🥰💞💓 The extra weight does look good on him though, he looked great younger & thin, but he is just as handsome with a little weight on too 😊😘

[@bluelamp8183]

@@onesunnyday5699 Agree 100%. I think he looks healthier with the added weight.

[@KenPapara]

Season 1 is my favourite haha so raw and original

[@josh0g]

If they toned it down, they could be a massive popular success... but big deal. They hit a niche that no one else does, and they love it. They've been successful enough to be able to do what they love, and that's better than having the mass appeal.

[@barrywatts803]

Funniest show ever! Just brilliant. New series please

[@herbshirt6073]

Just a little splif before we go on they said....

[@bellablow4287]

Noel is to dam sweet for this world

[@sebboss3277]

i thought they were playing characters, in reality, they just toned themselfs down a bit.

[@ClockworkHornet]

Wadayatalkinabeet!!!?!??

[@ButtButtWhataBoutButtyButthole]

Oh good aye Sassy it's Sassy

[@MrNinjaFish]

I miss them. Only thing nearest to normal I've ever experienced in my life

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

wow! darn near Baby Boosh here🍭💜🍬

[@danielmoore2475]

I turned up to a few uni lectures with eyes like that back in the day 😂

[@KevinOnEarth_]

12:00 glad I wasn’t the only one thinking how much Julian looks like Sean Bean.

[@veesvoyages]

Monsoon Moon❤️"I go by many names"

[@danmoar94]

With the hat on, Julian looks like an awkward Lemmy 😂

[@JPodMx]

Damn, I thought they had done another live show for a minute there, would love for that to happen.

[@knockz78]

Bring the Boosh back

[@cibomatto47]

Julian is such a babe my god

[@kungfew1396]

I had no idea Julian was so shy! Anyone who can do stand-up comedy in front of a live audience and perform as he does on the show you wouldn't think it.

[@Truffle_Pup]

"I'm a Cockney Bitch!" "You're a French Duke!"

[@josephvanwyk2088]

Those moments are usually awful, when you suddenly become self-aware and thousands of eyes are on you.

[@columelvin3081]

Vince is shy, Howard has gone socially awkward, Rossy is asking serious questions they're not ready for, Barrowman looks like he's never seen the Boosh and is just confused, while Bolo and Naboo look like they're greening-up the Green Room...this is so awkwardly British it's beautiful...awkward geeky British male bestie interactions foreverrrr!!!!

[@austinfloyd9249]

This is the most British thing I’ve ever watched

[@billmcnelis5999]

Noel "lured Julian in with the crimp"

[@LifeShortsGaming]

Can't believe Jonathan told Julian it looked like he hadn't washed his hair for a while. That was a bit much.

[@garryberman894]

Well, if you're asked to be a guest on a national chat show, is it really too much trouble to at least wash your hair and look reasonably presentable?

[@LifeShortsGaming]

@@garryberman894 Good point but I still don't think you point it out like that.

[@MadTwatter7]

Am i the only one thinking why the hell are Jonathan's young kids watching the Boosh!? The Boosh is way too adult for 9 year olds! LOL!

[@gracewarren9037]

My Dad let me watch it when I was 10...

[@GPflashclass]

Julian Barratt + Pink Cowboy Hat = Lemmy Kilmister

[@michaelweems679]

I'M OLD GREG. WATCHA DOIN IN MA WATERS!

[@rhuntsinger8899]

Thank you England for The Beatles and THE MIGHTY BOOSH!!

[@lydiapurple]

Julian is my #1

[@MrGreekstatue]

I miss the mighty Boosh

[@facelessandnameless]

Me too.

[@hayamy3583]

Me too

[@silverblue73]

Still the best show ♥️

[@travisjohnson622]

When I describe The Boosh to fellow americans, I say "Imagine a British Tenacious D." I know there's quite a difference but here that is a good way I've sold them and got people here to check them out.

[@YuryFury]

Как по мне так это лучшее шоу.

[@RevanJJ]

The Mighty Boosh was so great. I wish they’d had 5-10 seasons.