Greg Davies on Writing & Acting

Greg Davies, star of Taskmaster, Cuckoo, Man Down + The Inbetweeners, explains how comedy makes him tick.
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[@robertstraw9881]

How can you not love Greg. He’s clearly very grateful for where he is in life, he loves making people laugh and knows what affect he’s having on people.

[@malloymusic481]

He's gorgeous, isn't he - absolutely adore him!

[@AceripXF]

2nd!!

[@alexandriasimms4842]

He is indeed!

[@theythemgae9025]

Agreeeed

[@Mine4062]

He is a magnificent beast.

[@patrickmuhwheeney6518]

He's my favorite giant...

[@mercedes3585]

He is such a gem of a man! Genuinely likes and strives to make people laugh, and make them feel included.

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Omg when he said his dad 'is...was', broke my heart. Such a funny man!

[@thesimpsons17]

xoxRufus aw no i didnt realise his dad had died 😔 feel like i know his parents because of all the crazy stories hes told over the years, that sucks.

[@mezalong]

Greg is a bad omen for father figures. I mean look what happened to Rik Mayall

[@GeraldineJayne]

xoxRufus I know right!!!!!

[@sarahtaylor7402]

Articulate and very natural. Lovely fella.

[@vidyamadhumohan]

Can just keep listening to his talk for hours👌🏻

[@lennemitincan]

My favorite greg davies interview . we need more of those.

[@shugaroony]

Greg is a top man, genuine and very funny.

[@LeilaBenamor]

I just stumbled across him in Netflix... Omg what a breath of fresh air. I love his work. Brilliant!

[@theceruleandolphin2829]

The more I hear of Gregg the more I can do nothing other than admire him. He's got to be every guys idea of a best mate.

[@garasunonamida]

Greg's absolutely brilliant!

[@richbuilds_com]

Taskmaser is the funniest thing on tv for me atm.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Have you been following Hometasking

[@richbuilds_com]

@@sarahkinsey5434 Yes. Not taking part but thoroughly enjoying them!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Richard Allsebrook same! People are so creative!

[@magic_hotel]

A great body of work ... and such a joy to see him on panel shows like "Would I Lie To You".

[@burri06]

Guy's a class act

[@seeeteee]

I love him.

[@debbietimm9397]

I’d watch Greg Davies 24hrs if I was humanly possible! 😆

[@khinzakhan66]

What a genuinely nice human!

[@Glanzfellchen]

The 'good time' - advice is so good and really true. Wow & thank you.

[@raheath57]

I KNEW Rik Mayall influenced you. I could see him in you at times and it would make me cheer!

[@gypsyrubbertramps3487]

Greg Davies is definitely one of my favorite comedians. I have watched Man Down over and over again. It’s the best!!!

[@DeadlyLazer]

I do love how he still is well known as "that comedian that used to be a teacher". Greg has brilliantly incorporated that side of him into his brand of comedy.

[@greysky1252]

Very insightful.

[@sarahfields288]

He's gorgeous

[@jdawn1982]

Absolutely love him ❤️

[@anawonka]

love him so much so funny and handsome

[@jbaby362]

"reportage" look at that fancy language

[@KEVIN-tx6bt]

Greg seems like a decent, down to earth bloke.

[@sleepparalysis4174]

I’ve always wanted to get in to acting or stand up comedy but I just don’t know where to start.

[@Stewniverse]

I can't speak for acting, but for stand-up, there are lots of "turn up and go on" open mic nights. It really is as simple as showing up and saying words. The trick is keeping doing it and getting better

[@stephnknee100]

❤

[@rry5112]

10:02

[@magnacz]

Love your “Reportage” and analysis. Just one objection when watching movies with all stars and egos as a viewer you have great expectations and it turns out to be a dud. Why is that ? Did all the energy go into entertaining each other ?

[@aronquemarr7434]

He was saying "Man Down"? Every time I heard "Mundane".

[@ttomb1992]

Man down is just a bit of slap stick

[@scottlochans4180]

Judge Judy seemed less of an AUTHORITARIAN, than Grieg, as THE TASKMASTER. little A.H., should call him taskmaster Sir, and not Grieg. Funniest thing, Possibly EVER

[@scarymonsterer]

wow ... how awkward and disjointed ... who put this together? maybe don't get an intern to ask the questions next time @BAFTA Guru. and the flashing ads for other vids was distracting and frankly a bit rude

[@Shelsight]

I think you were watching a different interview from the rest of us. I learned so much more about his process and thinking and attitude from this clip. His other TV interviews are great, but are more story-based. This one got inside his mind more. You saw the serious and professional actor and comedian side. Great insights into a real British comedy star.

[@russellmasters5764]

Oh chill out will you.