HIGNFY S43E09 Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren & Greg Davies

8 June 2012
Have I Got News for You with team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton
More classic episodes to come!!!

[@cs_fl5048]

The interplay with Kirsty and Victoria is brilliant!.. The intelligent banter and timing is amazing.

[@user-zv7jq7hq1p]

but victoria always looks like she's got something up her nose. She really can't pull that look off now as she is 100 lbs overweight and did not age well at all.

[@LC-le9ew]

Can anyone else hear David Mitchell talking when Victoria starts complaining about the dumbing down of the media? Those two were made for each other! 😂

[@royaltoadclub8322]

Finally, someone says it. They literally sound alike.

[@papasy3748]

you stole my comment you bastard!! haha jk, and i totally agree, I imagine even their banal arguments are probably worth televising lol

[@LC-le9ew]

@@papasy3748 ❤️😅

[@jamesm9995]

I only hear Kirsty

[@LC-le9ew]

@@jamesm9995 who is Kirsty?

[@ijustdontcare]

Bless you, Victoria, for sticking up for QI. She's right, it's one of the few shows on TV that actually celebrates knowledge and doesn't assume the viewer is a complete moron. How rude of them to suggest otherwise!

[@jennysok8320]

Sandi is a great host too. I wish the BBC wouldn't have cut-off people from seeing outside the Country.

[@iwakuraSanta]

except thatQI has fucked up on many occasions

[@nataliestavrum4451]

They tend to correct their fuck-ups though. Don't they?

[@beeldinkum3152]

arrghgarry A lot less than the rest of the programs, particularly the news

[@christopherbedford9897]

Except that at the time this was broadcast Fry was still the presenter. He's pompous and condescending, and spends most of each episode mumbling unintelligibly. Sandy Toksvig is a HUGE improvement.

[@chuckselvage3157]

I live in Australia and stumbled upon this the British have the best humour.😂😂

[@jamesbutler6253]

Kirsty and Victoria on the same episode, perfection.

[@baoboumusic]

I love Victoria Coren Mitchel so much. And Greg Davies, but mostly Victoria. She is a national treasure, and I'm not even British.

[@a3s1r1986]

When a team captain tells off his own teammate and tells them they're wrong less than 6 minutes into the show, you know it's going to be a good one.

[@BumMcFluff]

Ian Hislop loves to get stuck in to other for their views, but doesn't seem to like it when it's aimed at something he likes. Not the first time I've noticed that.

[@alancawfield6549]

He just doesn't like it when people correctly point out all nonsense around the royal family.I remember he said on the show once that he was having a party himself to celebrate the Queens birthday one year.@@BumMcFluff

[@pedrocorrea6870]

I don't know what I love more Kirsty Young saying "fucking" or Kirsty Young saying "Edinburgh".

[@kevinchappell3694]

pedro correa why not both! 🤗🇨🇦

[@linrob1312]

Brilliant wasn't it..and Victoria's get your tits out...lmao

[@reveivl]

That has to be one of the best HIGNFY's ever.

[@Rotorhead99]

I always enjoy HIGNFY but this is by far one of the great episodes.

[@MarcHarrisx]

i love greg davies. subtly sharp minded

[@fredcollierfinishingtouche6701]

Subtly sharp minded? He comes across as a thuggish dullard.

[@eastvandb]

@@fredcollierfinishingtouche6701 That's his schtick, but if you're paying attention, he's very smart.

[@kevinw712]

Asim Chaudry said it best: "Greg Davies, Greg Davies, I wanna have your babies!!" lol

[@keithmenton159]

Kirsty Young & Victoria Coren are 2 very beautiful & gorgeous ladies ❤❤❤

[@kathowed]

Thanks BH. Always happy to be reminded just how gorgeous Kirsty Young is…

[@jameselliot9114]

Victoria is great! Weird to hear her just called Victoria Coren though... In my mind she's always been married to David Mitchell

[@cannaweallgetalong7168]

Greg Davies "startled deer" look is epic

[@CJ-ft9yo]

Startled deer - fantastic description 😊

[@barkebaat]

Kirsty Young & Victoria Coren ! I'm in for a treat. Thanks for uploading all these old HIGNIFYs, Bowman :-)

[@barkebaat]

And I wasn't disappointed - very good episode.

[@stpaddyvanoranjenassau255]

I love strong headed, intelligent women.

[@lorofcb3]

What a brilliant hosts she was!

[@grahamkearnon7853]

As an ex pat I just love this episode, it exposes all the humour the Brits deploy, sex, regionalism, hopeless authority control. Brilliant.

[@captainjamesmartin]

Expat or immigrant?

[@philipnerland1394]

The show is well conceived. Paul has a very sharp wit and Ian has a great sense of humour . Kristy and Victoria are perfect in their touch of repartee.

[@ktom5262]

Kirsty is an absolute delight.👏🔥

[@10zero11]

I wan’t to hug Victoria continuing to reject the ‘psychic’ pig

[@Skirne]

This is THE most enjoyable ep I've ever seen.

[@Thisandthat8908]

kinda wholesome that Ian just defends the jubilee as a great event and a fun day out.

[@owenfitzgerald8944]

It's like the Twin's movie with Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarzenegger with Ian and Greg 😜

[@georgielancaster1356]

Victoria looks like her office chair has lost it's gas. She looks like the seat is set at 15".

[@tinyfistm.2607]

Heh. I love the bit about the psychic pig. Victoria: "It's not psychic!"

[@TetrisH8er]

I could see David Mitchell doing the exact same thing in that situation. They really suit each other perfectly

[@asterix811]

Tetris- I was about to say the same thing. It’s obvious why she and David get along so well.

[@samharper5881]

She's touchy about that stuff because deep down she knows she's bullshitting herself about there being a god. Keep an eye out for it; it's always the way with smart people who are openly theistic -- they are particularly sensitive about their own bullshit being so much more sensible than stuff like psychic pigs and horoscopes.

[@georgielancaster1356]

@@samharper5881 I didn't know she was a god believer! I had heard David Mitchell making some dubious mutterings about possible god and thinking, "Don't tell me...!!! Please! No!" So are they both god believers, or is David refusing to rubbish god belief because he so adores Victoria? And is this a Xtian god?

[@doublelxp]

@@georgielancaster1356 There's a great bit on an episode of The Unbelievable Truth where Victoria buzzes in on Henning Wehn's "invented by Jesus" bit just to see how David rules on it. (He gives her half a point because there might be a God.)

[@castleofsong9620]

I’m sure it’s been said before but Kirsty Youngs voice!!!!! Daayum!!! 🔥🥵

[@jmt1335]

Oh, Greg..... 💕

[@cuzned1375]

“With the _greatest_ respect, Ian…” 😆

[@marks.6480]

imagine a dinner party with this lot as special guests

[@ztamizzen]

Kirsty is lovely.

[@thedolphin5428]

Kirsty is beautiful beyond words. Seems they have edited out a lot of Kirsty's laughing crack ups to make her far more serious. She's renowned for losing it completely and taking ages to get a re-take.

[@emdiar6588]

"Well Kirsty, do you know your pretty face is going straight to hell?" - Morissey; Desert Island Discs

[@Elitist20]

Even sitting down, Paul and Greg are towering over Victoria and Ian. 3:37 - 'With the greatest respect Ian, could you see through the crowds?'

[@sfshinz]

I want a ringtone of Kirsty saying “No, it fucking is!”

[@KryzMasta]

"When the euro was actually worth something." Just leave it to the Brits to solve that problem all by themselves.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks so much for posting.

[@philipnerland1150]

The Dynamic Duo , Beautiful, Brainy , Humourous and Tactful . Hard to find in this world now . BRAVO

[@sgtmajvimy]

Lol, no Victoria, it’s not just you, lol

[@seth1455]

wasn't that Lenny Henry who stood behind the reporter talking to the camera ?

[@colaboytje]

Kristy Young: perfect voice to fall asleep

[@sfshinz]

I just want to wrap her voice around me.

[@scottydog1313]

If Kirsty had given me the look she gave Paul at the 16:23 mark, I would have melted. She is charming beyond measure.

[@papasy3748]

I am currently occupying a puddle of my own making...metaphorically (and really)

[@asterix811]

Ah yes, one of those new two wheeled unicycles.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting.

[@foreverbluenwhite]

Definitely one of the best episodes!!

[@paulroseblade]

Posssibly one of the funniest lineups i have seen

[@felixking6634]

I can see why Victoria married David Mitchell.

[@johnhbaumgaertner8948]

I can see why David Mitchell married Victoria.

[@kettle_of_chris]

I thought so! They're perfect for each other.

[@extanegautham8950]

i can see why he married with her...brains and beauty, whereas David, just brains...

[@alisonpahlkotter3013]

They operate with the same sort of angry logic

[@acwarrilow]

Lenny Henry was hilarious

[@stephaniewaters1777]

Hislop and Davies had some sparks

[@datgrrl5698]

thank you for the upload :)))

[@kevincaldwell4707]

One of the better shows from this series

[@StultissimiAmatorii]

Someday aliens will see Ian's team and refuse to believe they're the same species.

[@georgielancaster1356]

If Greg was on Paul's team, they'd have tipped over! Ian and Victoia would have been flipped across the studio, as though pitched by a trebuchet..

[@sharonmullins1957]

I love Victoria Coren.........."NOT a psychic pig."

[@jimmyholloway8527]

This was as close to a list of guest for a perfect dinner party as I could ask for.

[@bradleybarnett9545]

I desperately want to hear Kristy Young's beepless swearing. What a voice!

[@owenfitzgerald3219]

Kirsty Young, great class. They put the tall guy on the short guy's team :P Ian didn't look like he liked the joke about being in the dock 🤣

[@juliavanlaar3804]

I bet david mitchell watched this episode and realised how much he loved victoria 😂 "its not psychic!"

[@rossbrunson5122]

I always love HIGNFY, but these shows where BOTH Kirsty and Victoria are on are magic! Also, having Greg Davies crashing about making glorious fun of everything on the same program, it's too much, too good!

[@Thisandthat8908]

the psychic pig is one of my all time favourite hignfy bits. Starting with the perfect comedic non buzz. Followed by Victoria visibly heating up until she explodes.

[@daftirishmarej1827]

How Kirsty and Paul flirt! 😄😄

[@whiskeyricard]

I’m so in love with Kirsty, love her voice, sense of humor and stunningly beautiful. The only woman who could tear me away from Victoria. (Who doesn’t look very happy here.)

[@andrewcook7229]

not happy at all.....shes overshadowed totally by Kirsty

[@waynemarvin5661]

She's quiet after realizing that she is alone in not believing in psychic pigs.

[@simonvanderheijden432]

@@andrewcook7229 Yep, not even in the same league..

[@thuurmichels763]

To me, she tries to outwit/master Kirsty, and when Kirsty just ignores that, but tries to incorporate her anyway, she gets defensive.

[@wendygerrish4964]

For real, loved Ian's discription of the Flotilla~ experience.

[@marywood8794]

Kirsty's voice reminds me of Loraine Kelly's voice. They both have soothing voices that are just so calming, especially while listening to them during Covid-19. I also think that even if they said something terrible it would still sound okay because they said it! Lol

[@linrob1312]

Kirsty's voice is lovely and has that news reader tone for sure. I hadn't heard of her before this.

[@rgarlinyc]

Kirsty Young. What a doll....😍😍

[@5Andysalive]

One of the more likeable moments of Ian Hislop. Cutting throught the cynicism about just enjoying the day.

[@davidmaxwaterman]

Stunning.

[@EyeofAffinado]

Nice touch talking about Spain there

[@alangrant5278]

I have to say Kirsty is awesome

[@zapfanzapfan]

Well, I can't quit you Victoria! ;-)

[@CurrieNerd]

Victoria Coren should be on this every week, just mocking everything.

[@aenamabag]

Ian drank too many juice boxes before the taping. I've never seen him so hyped up.

[@paul1x1]

Gotta hand it to ya all brits you guys have the best hats

[@lieslwilliams]

Victoria is in fine form!

[@FrontSideBus]

Go Victoria!

[@raybeeze5522]

two of the prettiest panelists on at once.

[@nousernamesince2019]

Greg has been totally clueless this episode. Hilarious!

[@xs10086]

Greg never appeared on this show again after this.

[@censusgary]

Americans don’t really say “Enjoy the rest of the day.” Sometimes we say things like “Have a nice weekend.”

[@janeguarnera7700]

Oh wow, have you not been to the States Ian.. International public spectacle is our domain; it can be quite splashing.

[@nefwaenre]

i see this episode is the villain story for the Taskmaster.

[@kennethrobertoliver2814]

couldn't help but notice how much Paul resembles Tucker Carlson...

[@slatibaadfast]

I love Mitchell, she sticks to her guns and hates stupid.

[@BumMcFluff]

Hislop really gets on his high horse when people pick on stuff he likes. Reminds me a bit of Stephen Fry when he used to talk about something he was interested in on QI and the comedians would dare make jokes.

[@the_Giovanni_Jian]

29:04, adorable Viktoria

[@davidjames9626]

Watching the clips of the Jubilee here makes you realise why England is going nowhere..

[@linmonash1244]

Was just thinking, When did Victoria marry David? Because that exact firmly dismissive tone, with that precision timing, when she disputed the pig's psychic ability was so utterly David, she must have been 'channelling' him! {Oh..just looked it up - that same year - 2012! I rest my case.)

[@puddle-brigade]

Now, thanks to Taskmaster, Greg has ALSO had his trousers stolen

[@distantcoff7391]

Greg you had your jeans stolen.

[@1969Kismet]

Kirsty Young looks so much like Amanda Redman!

[@thedolphin5428]

Kirsty is the love of my life. She is a beacon of beauty. Unfortunately I live 12,000 miles away and she is happily married. Sigh.

[@thomasthomasson2319]

15:22 "Do you think she's guilty then? 'Cos she'll be on Taskmaster in ten years' time."

[@woodypride5497]

Kirsty Young is so good natured and smart and pretty

[@MisterPiNkeYe]

Sod the Jubilee haha

[@DKDexter999]

Cock-up and lasagna, Ian Hislop? I worry greatly how you make your bechamel sauce...

[@jasonhare8540]

It would have been great If just in the background you saw a trio goofballs sailing a Tobota with an outboard engine bolted to the back ... *I do agree with Victoria though . My mom used to call it lowest common denominator programming . Just keep throwing shit at the wall to keep the idiots entertained and they won't notice it's shit ... I've recently added on the last part but I think it holds ....

[@kida4313]

... does anyone else want to see Hislop on Taskmaster?

[@asterix811]

When Prince Charles sings the Royal Anthem does he sing “God save my mum”?

[@jul30ie]

I doubt it he’s dying to take her place 😂

[@linrob1312]

No..he says Mummy 😉

[@matttrafton2725]

The jubillee joke. I'd be embarrassed if I was a royal in the 21st century.

[@barkebaat]

33:54 - Paul's funny Japanese accent.

[@rienpost3145]

Ah... Kirsty... (sigh)

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Forgive a Yank but can someone please explain the 'Prince Philip Sonic Cannon' joke (28:55)?

[@marco.lombardi]

At the time he was suffering of a bladder infection.

[@downundanow5569]

Be pretty hard to hang onto a dead shark wouldn't it? All sharks are slightly negatively buoyant as they don't have a swim bladder. Perhaps it was a dolphin, they're often mistaken with those big fins.