HIGNFY DVD extra - Ian & Paul Look Back At Series 24 & 25

Hislop and Merton discuss the guest hosts from Series 24 and 25.

[@GenericGooner]

I wish there was more of these, there is a couple of hours of them commenting on the best of which is brilliant. To have these two chatting about the show is really entertaining, they are so relaxed and have a lot to say.

[@dingopisscreek]

Bruce Forsyth was the best host they ever had. He was born to be in front of a camera. His years of being on television, from Sunday Night At The London Palladium through to his numerous tv game shows gave him the experience to appear as comfortable on screen as it is to slip on a well-worn pair of slippers. His 'Play Your Iraqi Cards Right' although a risky gamble (as mentioned here) was a triumph.

[@JoelJoel321]

Incredible that it was doing this that led him to end up being hired for Strictly Come Dancing giving him yet another act to his long career.

[@daleroberts8996]

Fascinating and entertaining look behind the scenes. Thanks.

[@rolands50]

Can't believe this is almost 20 years ago and HIGNFY is still going strong... Amazing...

[@Danny123a]

And they never did find a permanent host

[@danielburger1775]

Well, it's still going...

[@geofftelford2737]

did not know of this show until i saw a u-tube clip and now i am a dedicated fan. funny

[@cannaweallgetalong7168]

I will always love the vibe between these two. "Jo Brand lookalike" 🤭🤣

[@carls1959]

You two are comedy geniuses in your own right. I watch a lot of HIGNFY on KZbin and love the banter between you. Thanks for making me laugh.

[@hieronymus..bosch8532]

Best host ever , Brian Blessed

[@applejuice5272]

Thatcher's dead but GORDON'S ALIVE!!!

[@hieronymus..bosch8532]

@@applejuice5272 flash !!! Goooorrrrdon !!

[@WedThursday]

Newspapers have been doing their bit to calm motorists with headlines like "PETROLLL: WE'RE RUNNIG OUT!"

[@zapfanzapfan]

And now we are on series 62, well done!

[@DeanMoxley87]

WOW I’ve looked for this for years. Thank You

[@DanceCat7]

This is two years old, and I am happy to be watching it!

[@GerLeahy]

Ian with 3 shirt buttons open showing some chest. Rarrrrr

[@GerLeahy]

@Karen DeGenerous He's a bit older now he likes his slippers

[@evo5dave]

I love how they clearly like each other now. In the show's early days Paul clearly couldn't stand Ian

[@RIXRADvidz]

worthy of another go, it's been a few years, and let them go on for 90 minutes instead of the 14. yeah?

[@denisececil8762]

I will miss them.

[@bernardgooch4308]

i really wish i could have a pint with ian and paul some time.

[@mikephilpotmusic4234]

You two are the best and its an absolute disgrace that you're being got rid of. I'll give the new show a watch but I dont hold high hopes. I'm guessing it'll be something I end up glazing over and not taking much notice of again

[@mariacarter6954]

Same way as yet another excellent show (Top Gear)... No one with intelligence is left interested.But just maybe, just like Clarkson and Co 'They' shall find a better free way for us to enjoy this magnificent show 😄😄😄 All in good time....

[@benjotod93]

Maria Carter l

[@monkeyspankerful]

hahahaha, I must be a nerd!!!

[@martinnolan4800]

Col Bass The best kind!

[@withonelook1985]

Its funny how they talk about the "not as famous" Xander Armstrong, who has gone on to host the show more times than any other guest host.

[@DeanMoxley87]

This was 2004

[@SennaAugustus]

"Jo Brand lookalike", he's her brother!

[@georgielancaster1356]

That's a pretty old joke, now.

[@kevinfacts5200]

What year was this filmed

[@Henry-cw2lw]

2003

[@hsiadarb8062]

End of an era ..... Not far right but left by the door!

[@em_yu]

Yes, i am a lonely nerd sitting in bed alone, hello how are you

[@MagicMax2009]

Haha, top stuff.

[@aprilharvey2225]

I’m watching

[@karendegenerous600]

💜.

[@tenkloosterherman]

Angus is still sorely missed.

[@chrischarlescook]

In todays climate, with the Trumps, Boris's and Farages, surely Angus could be given a guest host role. The whole world is in the gutter now anyway 👍

[@jonkiparsky7369]

By whom exactly?

[@PNETriffid]

As a guest would be better.

[@SorendeSelbyBowen]

Get over it.

[@markc8956]

@@SorendeSelbyBowen Nope. The way Ian and in particular,Paul,treated Angus was shameful. Like they've never done anything dodgy

[@kjkiefcakes1847]

it's genuinely disturbing that Ian Hislop is actually very handsome with stubble.

[@littleoldme123]

Do they do this for every series? Would watch if they did :)

[@deepzepp4176]

I bet the ratings are not so high now.

[@suzandemir4958]

No one will ever be better than Angus.

[@Jack-Oates]

Actually in the host auditions before the first series it was the consensus that Sandi Toksvig was a better choice for host.

[@thepieman4398]

Got a bit of a "thing" for Angus have you? The guy did a good job but like a lot of people he thought he was bigger than the show. What's he up to these days? Oh yes that's right, fuck all worthy of note.

[@kevinfacts5200]

Bring him back as a gust

[@Jack-Oates]

@@kevinfacts5200 he was asked but refused

[@kevinfacts5200]

@@Jack-Oates aww... I meant put him on one of the teams.. i. e. Ian's team

[@jeanmyers1787]

Love the show but never really go over Angus Deyton being sacked

[@robertely686]

When I was young I used to think that this was satire - until I realised that satire should question the establishment not reinforce it.

[@thepieman4398]

when did the supposed satire allowed to be aired on British TV ever truly question the establishment? John Cleese? David Frost? Peter Cook? Spitting Image? Look at the career of Ben Elton. Uber-angry "alternative" comedian, now a soppy royalist establishment lovey. That's how it works. Instead of going up against you they simply absorb you. In the end why fight it? The show is bloody brilliant, just enjoy.

[@markc8956]

Charlie Brooker as permanent host - he's the kind of wit the show's lacked since Angus got shafted

[@aTruster]

There will be no editing on Judgement Day and people will wish there had been.

[@ajones8699]

Has this been edited?

[@Species1571]

The most shocking thing about this is... People buy this on DVD?

[@imjustsomeguy72]

They did 20 years ago, which is when it was made.

[@fionadowson4550]

I thought Warwick Davies was the best host.

[@karendegenerous8044]

🤎.

[@chris-vn6sw]

WTF is he wearing ?? 😂🤪

[@suzandemir4958]

These two ganged up against Angus through jelousy oviously.

[@simac3880]

Or because in the background he was a pompous, lecherous, cocaine sniffing, celebrity sucking twat... obviously! These two had credibility to preserve. Angus was all about himself and all about the money. And he deserved everything he got. These two have talent. That's why they have been there for 30 years. Angus knew how to read pre-written jokes from an autocue. But yep, sure, they 'ganged up' on poor little Angus.

[@DeanMoxley87]

No they didn’t. HIGNFY was set to be axed after the Angus ordeal. Do you’re research

[@sabrinafinkel92]

@@DeanMoxley87 yes but check your replies before you send them. You're research?? Nobody will take you seriously.

[@CDbiggen]

Without Angus leaving we wouldn't have had episodes with Brian Blessed and Brucie hosting. Loved those.

[@RIXRADvidz]

Angus repeatedly brought ill repute upon the brand of Have I Got News For You, Hislop's baby, Hislop tries to maintain some sort of moral higher ground to stay above the MP's and HoL's, the show was taking a beating because of Angus. Chop.

[@streamsofconsciousness8651]

Merton should definitely refrain from giving hints and tips on hosting the show. His attempt was quite appalling.

[@mickmickymick6927]

He was really at pains to not say 'it's actually quite hard', cause he would never want to give Angus any credit.