Hignfy X 49x06

[@francesT5877]

That moment when Robert responds to Ian’s gibe about the tie is one of my favourite moments in the history of the recorded word.

[@653j521]

Another brilliant episode with reality intruding into the live show.

[@reallordtim]

Thanks mate. I was hanging out for this

[@parkviewmo]

Thanks so much. (BTW I am in the U.S. and I have only heard Robert Peston--I thought he was about 75 and had wire rimmed glasses.)

[@FloraWest]

Joe Johnson looks like an actor who "The Thick of It" would have cast in a minister role.

[@t.least.he.is.honest]

+FloraWest certainly the thick part

[@wowyaywowyaywow]

10:33 what was the word he thought to replace, was it "bid"? i can't figure it out

[@kettle_of_chris]

If one were to measure the strength of a Democratic System, then the United Kingdom leads the way. Especially in view of all the Referendums held in the years since this aired. As an American it's always frustrated me that (internationally) we're rather obnoxious with how much we crow about the virtues of Democracy yet we're not so keen on Elections and the results there of...

[@granthurlburt4062]

I think referendums are idiocy. It is why the UK is now suffering Brexit. It was Cameron's gamble to have a refer. bec. he thought the vote would oppose Brexit, for polit. reasons I forget. And Californias govt spending has become cripplingly inflexble due to many votes on Propositions. Among the consequences is a devestating decline in a once fine educational system. However, after 9 yrs teaching in US university and 8 separate weeklong trips to parts of England, I think that the UK has citizens who are far more knowledgeable and able to hold intelligence conversations than the US. (Sorry to say. Of course some of my best friends are well informed and intelligent US Americans).

[@kettle_of_chris]

@@granthurlburt4062 Oh there's a definite "down side" to holding elections...what was it Churchill said about them? "Democracy is the worst form of Government...except for all the others." I think he was referring to the 1933 election in Germany but I could be wrong. In California roughly 20% ( I can't remember exactly) of the budget is controlled by the voters. "High Speed Rail" anyone?

[@aprilharvey2225]

Paul’s suit is gorgeous

[@FloraWest]

Sort of a tough episode but Rasheen was extra great.

[@udlman]

FloraWest I think you're being very charitable. I've been watching hignfy since it began and this is the worst programme by far. Preston was about as funny gastroenteritis. Also, I wonder if that American noticed he was the only one who laughed at his 'jokes'. Not even the brilliant regulars and Rasheen could save this one from the U bend of terrible TV. Thank God this wasn't the pilot back in 1990 or this would never have been made.

[@face1990]

FloraWest *Roisin

[@FloraWest]

face1990 Oh, yes--thanks!

[@653j521]

FloraWest Yes, hard to make the news of an election riotously funny.

[@samfromfinland3599]

Thx

[@BuildingCenter]

Robert Peston sounds like an extraordinarily advanced, poorly calibrated speech synth.

[@kevinchappell3694]

In in Canada, but I like Brit TV....it offsets the US stuff.....just saying

[@653j521]

Kevin Chappell Why not just watch the Canadian stuff? Or is it awful?

[@chinesepeacock229]

All three countries and Australia and New Zealand have some excellent viewing; but also some REALLY bad productions. But I'd say head to head as it were the Brits do excel. But they have been doing it for well over a century.

[@chinesepeacock229]

@@653j521 The more recent Canadian productions have been much improved. We used to just have two channels; so one French and one English. Of course cable came a long and we have far more latitude. Almost all the SyFy stuff.

[@granthurlburt4062]

@@653j521 The thing is, these panelists are witty, intelligent, knowledgeable, AND can occasionally come from different political backgrounds. Nothing in Canada is as quick-witted as this and CBC's political correctness wouldnt allow 80% of the jokes. I think the CBC now thinks that being witty and well-informed is elitist. The CBC recently started to show a Canadian version of Family Feud -one of the lowest IQ shows in the US. Panel shows hvent been around since the 1960's in either Canada or the US. Jon stewart is witty. Stephen Colbert ws a godsend during the Trump years but he's a little tedious now. The only humour is from Talk Shows with Colbert, Kimmel and a couple of others but their lines are pre-wrtten and the shows feature "musical" guests and actors pushing their latest movie. Frankly, after 8 visits to various parts of England, I am greatly impressed by the general knowledge for its own sake of the English I've met on trains, in museums, in pubs and AirBNB. Much higher density than in my Canada or especially, unfortunately, the US. Canadians can be pretty funny

[@kettle_of_chris]

A Factually Accurate statement regardless of where you are

[@t.least.he.is.honest]

and I thought ann widdecombe was the worst I had ever seen

[@royfroome1235]

wife?

[@happivaras]

26:04~26:22 Of course they did their imaginary friend told them to.

[@portglasgoejuniors]

Nicola still there👍👍 Tories are are going or gone🤪🤪🤪

[@johnmcfarland2055]

Ian Hislop said at 13:18 "You can't say anything because you're the BBC and you're balanced." That's good comedy right there!! LOL

[@kjejon1]

Right wing BS

[@carolineramage7480]

Poor Rob. American out of England.

[@richardbowen8136]

Snarky comments about others is a product of sitting in front of the mirrir and openly expressing displeasure of self… called reflecting.

[@LorBell]

the presenter drove me crazy with his weird way of speaking >.< Normal? Forced? presumed to be funny? It hurt to have to listen for more than 3 seconds

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

She's not a comedian!

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

Conaty is not even remotely funny. I don't understand how she's introduced as a comedian