Harry Enfield On His Comedy Success

[@RobBrydon]

Listen to the full 62-minute episode free and exclusively on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1iplZR3YpyD5Pj21bUt38I

[@tonyrobertson3762]

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[@martindunstan8043]

A brilliant interview, like a fireside chat, respectful and very interesting. Grand job👍

[@thepoliticalgardner]

Watching the video is better, I stopped listening to Spotify as it's missing the context of facial expressions

[@FF-so3su]

Hi Rob do you use tape or glue, where should I purchase my first hair system? 😊👍❤️

[@christhompson1708]

Well happy now !

[@GeoWizard]

My favorite comedian of all time. I've never seen anyone with such an ability to exaggerate a person's mannerisms whilst maintaining complete accuracy. It's truly a thing of beauty.

[@nilbyhabit]

Current youtube binges consist of these Rob Brydon Interviews and your straight line missioning! Smashed Wales at last!

[@syncops834]

Legend

[@mcfcguvnors]

perfect description

[@PixelRatedGames]

Hi Tom!

[@DH1985-MB]

My son is 14 and has just discovered Harry, so I now get to relive my youth and re-watch all of his amazing material again!

[@petefraser3013]

Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse have had a massive impact on British culture. Been watching their comedy evolve over 30 years. They have conjured up, and played so many great characters

[@salligriffin2847]

Friends of mine before fame! Bloody funny then.....

[@paulf9487]

Plade?

[@roidnerd2501]

grape alarm scene with nesa haha i live not far from barry like 40 mins im from bridgend

[@kaisersozay99]

100%

[@warrenslattery8915]

Proud to say I've done some carpentry for Harry and shared a beer with him. What a bloody nice bloke

[@Hankblue]

You shared a beer? Why not each get your own beer?

[@warrenslattery8915]

@@Hankblue Far too expensive 😁

[@deepestlight]

@@warrenslattery8915 but he's got... LOADSAMONEY!!!!!

[@Vert-.]

@@deepestlighthahahahaha brilliant

[@SkepticalTeacher]

A THOROUGHLY bloody nice bloke! 😂

[@michaeldillon3113]

The parody Harry Enfield and P W of BBC,2 was one of the finest pieces of comedy I have seen in my 67 years . Thank you Harry for all the laughs - increasingly rare in this dystopian world .

[@ArnoldClarke]

What is the show called?

[@michaeldillon3113]

@@ArnoldClarke took a while to find it - Harry and Paul's Story of the Two's ( for the 50 th anniversary of BBC2 ) .Think it was on 2014 ?

[@ArnoldClarke]

@@michaeldillon3113 Thanks

[@galshaine2018]

The 'Great War documentary' part is one of the most brilliant parodies ever made to my opinion. I actually see it as some sort of a legitimate 'epilogue' to the Great War historiography.

[@DodderingOldMan]

I rewatched it for about the 20th time just yesterday.

[@b123kotey]

Grew up watching Harry Enfield as a family. All of us sat around belly laughing. Me and work colleagues still quote his characters and do their mannerisms to this day. Part of the true golden age of comedy imo. Genius.

[@hermanthetosser4219]

Looks like a quare, sounds like a quare

[@revbenf6870]

A rarity in our modern world, a celebrity who isn't self-obsessed and shies away from the attention. How refreshing and impressive.

[@simonadkins9929]

Harry Enfield is great man, he’s actually starting to act & look like a harry Enfield character

[@LozVegas]

😁👌

[@stuartb3609]

‘Gay Son’ dad Barry for me.

[@MizterMoonshine]

I think he's turned into his character from the Polish cafe sketches. Similar mannerisms.

[@johnallright6847]

One of my best memories of Harry was playing Wayne and Waynetta and he was secretly laughing his socks off, I had belly laughs so bad / good, what a comedian.

[@smokeandkippers]

I grew up on The Fast Show and Chums. I’m 50 now but can still recite sketches verbatim. 20 years ago I bumped into Harry near where I worked and plucked up the courage to say hello. He was kind enough to stop and pose for a photo under the clock in Marylebone High Street. He pulled “that” leering face as well. It’s one of my favourite pics.

[@killkenny3720]

Rob, you're a great interviewer. You listen and let your guests tell their stories, whilst also leading the direction and sharing stories and information yourself. Extremely enjoyable to watch.

[@Xceloverdose]

What a hugely influencia and talented comedian. He really created such iconic popular characters. Had me laughing in stitches though all my teenage years! Comedy gold.

[@paulrichardson9843]

Harry Enfield's characters are genius. So many have aged really well - especially 'Considerably richer than you' Brummie.

[@Elwaves2925]

Agreed. I don't know if he ever had a name but I remember one about a married man whose wife was seeing someone else. He just accepted it and you could kind see why the wife didn't want him anymore. Then he ended up living at the bottom of the garden and I felt really sorry for him. It was a great ongoing series of skits.

[@carlryderiselvis]

I think the Brummie character lives in Solihull now...

[@Thedownliner2015]

I liked the honest car salesman but I think he only ever did one or two of those. Honest John.

[@Preppy_loraxx1]

Stop the paon

[@eddiejamison]

“Excuse me sport, but me and my Mrs over hear couldn’t help but notice that we are considerably richer than Yow”

[@tastewithjase]

Harry used to live next door to friends of mine in Notting Hill, bumped into him a few times, always a thoroughly nice chap.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

As nice as he was, was he ever a little dim?

[@hermanthetosser4219]

Bloody nice chap a huh

[@dewiwilliams4821]

I loved so much british comedy in the 90s. Enfield and Whitehouse along with Rik and Ade still have a place in my hearts for all the laughs they gave me. The memories of watching with my father and howling with laughter together are priceless.

[@nolanzebrathree]

Harry seems like the sweetest man.

[@terrible_-]

Harry Enfield's "Ulsterman" sketch is a brilliant sketch that holds up today. Brilliant comedian.

[@peterburnett1661]

And the Yorkshireman

[@chrispursall5258]

Sophistication ... Sophistication !!! ... Don't talk to me about sophistication, Iv been to leeds

[@chrispursall5258]

Ulsterman, absolutely incredible.... 5**** performance

[@markchapin750]

I have made a legitimate and peaceful request for cheddar cheese and pineapple on a stick!

[@Dreyno]

William Ulsterman isn’t so much a comic creation as much as he is an accurate depiction of a certain type of person.

[@markdyas7321]

I would love to see Harry back on TV an absolute legend and great talent..

[@weediestbroom]

Man,,, Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are comic geniuses and will live forever in my head as Charles and Sheridan ❤️

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

Charles and Sheridan are indeed a creation of comic genius. But Enfield and Whitehouse are comic geniuses whatever they create.

[@Lowros]

Possibly for 20-25 years

[@ezzy525]

I think people will still be quoting them in oooohhh 40...45 years?

[@russellthechemist8291]

Harry Enfield is the greatest comedian of the last 30 years, possibly up there with the likes of Ronnie Barker. Some extraordinary work.

[@Vert-.]

Completely agree, the guy just had an eye for the right sketches. Brilliant at his work

[@ogmagicman546]

🧢

[@bossbod3163]

He is the best

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

That’s like saying a mars bar is the best sugary treat

[@davidmitchell2452]

Let's not forget David Jason ❤️

[@henryaxe1]

I was at school with Harry. We had mutual friends but I didn’t know him. He was just a nice, pleasant person. Still is.

[@anitahargreaves9526]

What a humble gentleman.

[@brendanroberts4866]

refreshing wasn't it?

[@anitahargreaves9526]

Agree. Normalcy is rare, imo.

[@paulcurran6747]

Harry is one of the very best we have had and still have. great stuff rob, love these interviews 👍

[@Gazarhya]

The admiration these two have for each other's work in the same field is really inspiring. That is what I love, it's not a competition, it's a appreciation. It makes it an extra joy to watch

[@nodtripRS]

Harry Enfield, a comedy genius. An too top it off, a good genuine person.

[@iainhunneybell]

How lovely to see Harry after sooo long. As to his characters, we’ll; ‘Tim nice but dim’ is now an adjective for me. It so perfectly describes some people and I don’t think anything will surpass Kevin and Perry. They are just THE definitive illustration of many teanager’s years. But the list just goes on. Just so many great observations on life and character born from that

[@galshaine2018]

The Enfield & Whitehouse sketch 'northern relief' is so brilliant that it actually made me (not being British...) go and explore the various real life or just types they play there... In some way trying to understand and catch up with the enrite context.

[@paulstarr6316]

Rob Brydon is the best interviewer by a country mile,empathetic & intelligent Thanks Rob

[@langdalepaul]

But he does tend to interrupt his guest with his own anecdotes. OK if you’re looking for just entertainment, but a bit frustrating if you’re trying to get as much from the guest as possible.

[@martinevans1427]

@@langdalepaul I guess that I don't agree. Normal conversations happen like that and this comes across (brilliantly) as a conversation between friends.

[@langdalepaul]

@@martinevans1427 when I’m in a conversation, and the other person keeps interrupting my story and making it about him, I don’t consider it normal and I don’t much enjoy it. But if you liked it, fine. I would have preferred to hear more what Harry had to say.

[@martinevans1427]

@@langdalepaul I think that's how conversations work. Back and forth. not "your turn my turn" but if you prefer monologues, then fine.

[@SMacCuUladh]

@@martinevans1427 back and forth is your turn my turn

[@narasimha7187]

Harry, wow! The best of the best. Incredible breadth and subtlety. There's no one even close to his level of talent. No one!

[@notreallydavid]

I think he and Paul W run each other close, N - we're lucky to have them as a pair. All best!

[@lfricmunuc4534]

7:22 Brydon's impersonation of Coogan is brilliant.

[@gazriley624]

Brilliant! Harry is a genius and a Rare guest

[@Glamrockqueen]

These interviews just keep getting better and better. What a lovely man - Harry int bad either!! Seriously enjoyed this Rob. Thank you x

[@getdavemoore]

i've never seen - but always wanted - an interview with Harry Enfield. He's a bit of a mystery! So glad for this interview - fantastic 👍

[@williampasternak1623]

I just recently discovered Harry Enfield…I am ashamed to say. He is absolutely brilliant and I am starting my life watching his old comedies on you tube.

[@dfgndfghdfghdfgh]

How does your channel not have more views? The guests you get on are tiptop and the comedy is gold

[@garysmith208]

Love Box is the best thing he has ever done. Stunning piece of work. Yes he will win awards for it.

[@tomhorwat5313]

it dragged a bit for me.

[@jonathangarrison]

Big fan of Rob Brydon and of Harry Enfield. This was a delight to watch!

[@GordonHeaney]

Few comedians/comic actors have SO MANY great and lasting characters as Harry Enfield

[@frazer3191]

A real enigma legend and national treasure

[@onlyme219]

Harry was/is a master at his craft, very, very funny guy :)

[@Stubear22374]

Harry Enfield was literally my entire childhood loved the guy so glad to see him looking so well we need some Harry Enfield back on the tv

[@girlfrommars7015]

What a treat. Thank you both from bottom of my heart😘😘😘😘

[@lois.17]

I love Harry. How lucky are his kids to have him as a dad.

[@stevenkaye1625]

Harry Enfield reminds me so much of childhood Christmases when I'd have got one of his VHS tapes as a present. Would sit in front of the TV with a box of chocolates and laugh my little head off.

[@SMacCuUladh]

A lovely memory

[@neilaspin008]

His Prince Charles in The Windsors is one of his best pieces of work. Absolute genius writing (I know it's not written by him, btw).

[@andydixon2980]

Two very funny chaps. Nice to see humble Harry.

[@stevehunt914]

Harry Enfield is in my Top Ten Most Valuable Humans Ever - List. I will never be finished owing him for the endless laughs he's given me, my family and friends. Love you Harry! - What a thoroughly bloody nice bloke.

[@stevedotwood]

What an amazing man he is. Down to earth. I only found out about him a few weeks back, and his humour is marvelous. But as a human being, he's just amazing. One of us, really.

[@CubeCyclone]

I've watched the 'Story of the Twos' a number of times now and I still find it very very funny indeed. Harry, Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are a force to be reckoned with.

[@langdalepaul]

Harry Enfield is one of the few celebrities I’ve actually met in person. I say “met”, but I never actually spoke to him because we were both staying in a small boutique hotel over a long weekend and I didn’t want to interrupt what looked like an opportunity for him to get away with his friends and family for a weekend.

[@langdalepaul]

@@Blackcartcrafts yeah, that’s why I put “met” in quotes. Sorry, did I break a rule?

[@mahon257]

can i like both of your replies? harry fans are soo nice!

[@raypurchase801]

Similar thing when I "met" Oliver North at Disney World. I was two places behind him and his family in the "Back to the Future" queue.. I didn't say "Hello" 'cos of his two huge bodyguards. Cautious and correct use of quotation marks again.

[@overman2306]

Don't tell people that story.

[@billgowing7744]

Nothing ever made me laugh as much as the Harry Enfield sketches, British comedy legend. Thanks for all the laughs Harry.

[@wayneorchard5570]

Really interesting interview, largely due to Harry not participating in many. Such a good natured chap. And one of our very best comedy actors/satirists.

[@jackswiles]

Hands down, best video so far Rob

[@MachineThatCreates]

His BBC doco was tremendous and I've kept it with all my favourite songs. I'm sure I've watched it a dozen times.

[@JasonBlackYT1]

Kevin and Perry Go Large is unironically and completely seriously in my top 10 films of all time. Probably watched it 50+ times. Harry is an absolute genius!!

[@kevingray3550]

Harry Enfield is turning in to Harry Worth - amazing

[@oliverchapman893]

Great interview. I'd like to see one with Paul Whitehouse too, and Kathy Burke for that matter

[@DrMcMoist]

Legends.

[@pemical35uk]

Two comedy greats in one place!

[@RichB008]

A hero of mine, Harry's characters are none other than genius. A he's a nice guy too. Hope Paul whitehouse is on here soon, another legend

[@markaxworthy2508]

I never regarded Harry Enfield as a comedian, but more as a brilliant character actor.

[@christhompson1708]

Brilliant chat that should have been a lot longer, just saying , Harry was such a massive part of my younger years funny as hell love it

[@GodsBackBaby]

Utter genius of comedy My all time favourite comedian/actor/voice copiering man ! Seems a lovely bloke too which has really made me happy

[@annala2956]

"We're on to Coogan already?" 😂😂 He is delightful!

[@macktravels68]

Harry Enfield is simply brilliant….Legend!!

[@shorditchiscool]

This episode is the first that’s forced me to go over to Spotify, and so pleased there’s over an hour of this episode there 🙏 thank you for so much joy x

[@TheGalacticFederation]

I love Harry so much. He's literally my childhood hero. There is no one like him to thus day in my opinion. I do think some of these episodes could go on longer though. Also, I do think you could let your guests talk a a bit more about themselves. Don't get me wrong, I love your comical responses, but I do feel like some guests are sometimes cut off early. I think this episode might well have at least an hour of interesting footage from Harry which I would love to see as it's so rare to see an interview from him. Either way, thank you for bringing our comedy legends onto the platform and reminding us of the real comedic geniuses of our time. I just hope the new generations are "somehow" nurturing these type of comedy legends.

[@interfusor]

One thing, among many things, that I love about Harry Enfield is that he likes making fun of comedy and comedians, I especially love his parody of the quiz/panel shows.

[@hermanthetosser4219]

The funny thing is he and paul mocked Rob in that story of the 2's special

[@joethomas4935]

You can see how happy Rob is to have made him laugh at 03:50

[@RealBesty]

Great to see Harry “off duty” for a change :)

[@adamwilliams5372]

Harry Enfield is an English National Treasure. Along with Paul Whitehouse, Rik Mayall and several others. The comedy of my childhood

[@Jon1950]

I somehow missed The Love Box in Your Living Room, so thank you for the heads up. I have just watched it on iPlayer, and it is very good.

[@Gothic55]

2 total legends, and dare I say national treasures….😅

[@shooter7577]

love harry enfield all through my school years grew up watching hi, and ill watch anything he does to this day

[@emmaemma6641]

He's such a gentle soul

[@tony0966]

A man that knows how to make people laugh. One of the best in my opinion 👌👍

[@mtns7036]

Time gone by when you could take the piss and have a laugh at others and yourself. Childhood re visited. Thanks Harry, great show Rob.

[@chickenyardproduct]

Why so short ? Enfield is my favourite skit comedian of all time. Thank for the laughs 🎉

[@GodofHellFire1982]

Absolute legend! Love Harry. One of the best!

[@69waveydavey]

Probably one of the first famous people I saw live as an adult 86/87? "Loadsa Money" walks on stage "What's this"! audience "Loadsamoney" "Na it's Loadsafackinmoney" "I'm not on telly now"! Warmup was Craig Furguson, Paul Whitehouse and I'm sure Charlie Higson did a turn too.

[@TheShmoo123]

Ooh, just coincided with coffee and a Kitkat…ta Rob & Harry 👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️ That was a joy guys, thanks 👍🏽

[@PBen7]

A very wholesome interview, put a whacking great smile on my face. Thanks.

[@JamesMyddelton]

Great interview, I don't think I've *ever* seen an interview with Harry ! thanks

[@Ztandard32]

Harry Enfield is brilliant. From an era when people under 70 also watched the BBC.

[@Againstthegrain208]

What a lovely humble (and prodigiously talented) man

[@dranderson6071]

Recently watched Cruise of the Gods. Beyond fabulous. Utter comedic perfection. Brilliance Rob. Cheers from Toronto

[@bluegtturbo]

A true comedy treasure... He's got even better like a good wine... Thank you Rob, thank you Harry. Thank you Paul, Kathy.... Thank you all for making us belly laugh. We need you more than ever.

[@neilaspin008]

Brydon's impression of Coogan is fabulous!

[@AnitaDil]

Harry is old school, perfect timing, great characters, no wishywashy crap. Also a thoroughly good bloke!

[@stevew585]

I WISH Harry would do some more TV comedy shows!! How I miss this GENIUS!

[@ThomasSowell_]

Woke world will not accept him

[@999hireactionvehicles9]

What a humble human being

[@grahamjesson5464]

loved this interview.. I take it robs beard is being cultivated for his part in the rolf harris life story movie....

[@WhatInTheDeepestShadeOfFeck]

I love the two '40-45 years' surgeons. My dad and I will take any opportunity to reference them in conversation.

[@R___________________]

i cant even mention any of the inclusive numbers between 40 and 45 to my best mate without us both turning into stuffy old English surgeons. top class comedy

[@R___________________]

and come to think of it 6:30 will always be time for a brandy

[@paulmarshall2007]

Anyone know why the full video versions of these interviews aren’t available on Spotify? Seems a shame as it’s a real bonus to see Rob and his guests interact.

[@nickgray123]

The Adam Curtis spoofing is great on Harry's new BBC celebration thing.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

You either have it or you don’t. Class can’t be bought it’s a permanent thing. Harry is a very clever and genuine man .

[@ricksterk7014]

Looked forward to every Thursday night as a little boy to watch him Loved this

[@whatchannel3679]

Two great people here that have provided many hours of great entertainment

[@Wagoo]

Great to hear Harry talking as himself - I hope he still has a lot of comedy ahead :) Chris Barrie would be a good one to get! I can imagine him being interested in Steve Coogan's car mags during Spitting Image recordings

[@jimmy2minutes]

Harry Enfield doing " on the buses". Is a killer. Honestly! It's bang on.

[@halfdome4158]

I love Harry, my favorite. He is astounding.❤

[@briz1965]

Reminds me of Dick Emery in some way. When he told Rob that was good, he couldn't have had a better compliment. Great interview, subscribed pal.