James McAvoy Rates English And Scottish Food | Snack Wars

[@ladbiblestories]

Speak No Evil is released in UK cinemas now!

[@flybirdsfly2091]

Ok

[@PaulEcosse]

Congrats. Your cheque is in the post.

[@getinTHEBIN318]

Black pudding is scottish. You literally have a place called stornaway, which it has to be from stornaway. which is northern scotland

[@Jinkook-wu1pu]

Thanks for this I missed my man and was watching Xmen just to see him! Please give one Luke Newton doing English vs UK snacks

[@Danatar555]

Just saw it, awesome movie. But i wonder why they changed the ending so much, compared to the original.

[@Tigers_and_Tarot]

I dropped my pen under the table at Comic Con when I was in the meet and greet line to see him. James bent down, literally went under the table and came back up with my pen and said "Here you are, love". I died. He's as charming and cool as you think.

[@Nxox_]

GOSH just thinking about him makes me giddy

[@Valanilla]

oh my gosh. i’ could live off the high of that moment forever

[@lissaz.6548]

That’s amazing. Lucky ducky. ❤

[@yellowbadge17654o]

I died on the spot

[@cherrybomb3098]

HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE AND BREATHING

[@Applepopess]

He knows the pub owner who made that dish, he acknowledges food diversity ("this is not just from England, it's also Irish, Spanish and French") and loves to explain cultural contexts (irn brew), what a legend honestly

[@samuelstacey2309]

Yeah I love the fact that he has an obvious interest in culture, history and learning about the world around him in general. Always enjoyed his work as an actor and he seemed cool enough, now I realise he’s one of those people that is totally worth knowing/being around! 😊

[@bigman9854]

Got the scotch knowledge wrong though. Both single malt and blended scotch exists and scotch very much means from Scotland

[@Lowlandlord]

@@bigman9854 Well, Scotch does, scotch means something else, it's a false friend with Scotch. A scotched Scotch would be a smashed (physically beaten) Scottish person. Pretty far from ideal, but interesting words. Oh, I think we can say that in Split the Scotch scotched people?😅

[@CiriliaRose]

agreed, this man loves a factoid and is clearly a gourmand. Casually name-dropped “craquelin” on another junket video, SWOON.

[@GiraffeFeatures]

Haggis is Northumbrian as well (English), he didn't mention that though.

[@complicatedairflow7237]

It’s class seeing an actor actually get stuck in to the food lol

[@GagzoD82]

@@Hellfire99666 would have if it was bone shaped

[@Thunda1986]

They're all probably on strict diets

[@d0ntreply]

@@Thunda1986 the entire point of this style interview is to actually ''eat food.'' that's why they agree to appear on the show. so its just puzzling when guests dont even bother, almost a wasted trip. but hey, they still get the exposure they want, so guess not actually wasted trip.

[@adaz240]

@@d0ntreply They're probably just going on a press tour mindlessly all organised by their agent / the production studio maybe?

[@d0ntreply]

@@adaz240 yeah, that's a good point

[@kwopps]

This guy is just pure class

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

First Class 😅

[@miketube6662]

Wow i remember him in shameless 😂😂

[@samihakhondoker2456]

innit haha

[@mikestewart9088]

He’s “Pure Barry” mate.

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@ANGELOFDARKificationlove his scottish

[@PyrozPlayground]

"Listen, I've had enough whiskey to fight you right now." 😆👍

[@rossshepherd9836]

whisky*

[@damosanchex]

@@rossshepherd9836 both spellings are correct.

[@rossshepherd9836]

@@damosanchex, whisky is Scottish and the reference is Scottish, ipso facto, it's "whisky".

[@traceys8065]

Correct 😄

[@traceys8065]

Whisky is when referring to Scottish whisky, and whiskey with an E when it's Irish

[@laurenbyars5667]

You can tell production really enjoyed the interaction as well. It’s nice when they get involved and you can hear them enjoying the atmosphere

[@PeterTeal77]

eh that's just part of the genre now and feels rather forced.

[@billyboy286]

So many of these vids irritate me, but this man is incredible. He knows his shit. Didn’t turn his nose at anything, has appreciation for all flavours and cultures. Exactly what we wanna see. Also FINALLY black pudding vs haggis. A show down that actually makes sense!

[@tresa_m]

The matchups on this one were surprisingly fair. Usually it's 2 ridiculously different dishes.

[@oxsila]

@@tresa_m They were so close to being fair if it weren't for the deep fried mars bar vs sticky toffee pudding. No one likes deep fried mars bar lol it's just a myth/stereotype. should've added cranachan instead. Also i think the dandelion drink wasn't super fair against irn bru. irn bru is like the best drink in scotland and i don't think many people like the dandelion drink in england lol. besides that though, good matchups.

[@kevinmorrice]

thats what a real scotsman is like, dinnae gee a shyte about what people think and jist get on wee it like ya should

[@bonnieb9238]

I agree with you. I love snoop dogg as a person but his show really annoyed me. Don't agree to these types of shows if you are going to be rude or simply can't eat certain foods.

[@deanmilligan7605]

Ainsley Harriet’s snack wars was the worst for me

[@Applepopess]

How CHARMING and class can one man be?! He ends the tasting test with a poem?! Didnt know I could love him even more but there you go.

[@MrSimonson]

Love the way he gets stuck into all the grub, hate the people that take sips and nibbles.

[@GamerFrisco]

He actually took that battered Mars bar like a champ coming from a brit

[@Tinkerbell-d3j]

Yeh agree when they have nibbles of it I'm like what did u taste it's mainly Americans no offense

[@oxsila]

@thomasandrewclifford I notice that americans tend to over analyze how food looks before they eat it. so they already convince themself that haggis is awful before they've even put it in their mouth.

[@ColdNumbzThePain]

Like Snoop Dogg... literally a wasted episode 😅

[@MrSimonson]

@@ColdNumbzThePain definitely

[@coolcat8b]

James has such a unique vibe, very authentic. All he does, he's 100% in it. Every bite he took, he made it a real one, took the time to evaluate it, and gave a real critic. He's knowledgeable about many things, speaks eloquently, is totally dreamy. 🥰 What a mensch!

[@scottelement]

As a Canadian with a Scottish Mum. I love hearing people’s accent get thicker when talking to your own. James slipping right back to home in this video

[@argheimrobb]

Tbh, it's not his strongest accent in the video! 😅 The Scottish accent is just amazing!

[@ALTER_7]

Love how James is actually giving us food knowledge and deep insight into the food rather than just taking a single bite and saying its bad or its good.

[@Ge0rdieDan_]

this guy seems proper chill, a mans man so to speak. first time i ever saw this guy was in shameless and have enjoyed everything he is in since. Legend!

[@Koutsimouka]

I’m 27 and so shameless was on when I was very young and i also remember seeing this guy pop up in Wanted and X-Men thinking this is the shameless guy haha

[@halo-august3452]

Chronicles Of Narnia For Me 😂

[@AlinaSwistunowa]

​@@halo-august3452 🙂🤗🤗

[@Natale_Luca_98]

I love how updated he is with both worlds of food, when you get actors from across the pond, they're always so lost with some English items, so this was refreshingly tough for someone who knows both foods quite well.

[@kb5509]

He's from Scotland and eating Scottish and English food, they aren't 2 different worlds.

[@Natale_Luca_98]

@@kb5509 correct, my apology if my wording in explaining two different countries was too extreme here

[@NE-ex5wr]

​@Natale_Luca_98 I mean they definitely are two separate countries, but maybe they meant that they're pretty close to each other and a lot of foods overlap.

[@emnetic]

I think you're on to something. Would make for a better video of the celebrity knows about both cuisines

[@alisonsmith4801]

​@@NE-ex5wr99% of English and Scottish food overlap, we all eat and drink stuff from the same Supermarkets made in the same factories up and down Britain.

[@novasite7795]

James McAvoy needs to be given a travel show where he gets to try foods and put his glorious Scottish personality on full display! The world needs that show to heal!

[@TheDreamingJune]

He's just ridiculously adorable. Forever one of my cinematic crushes.

[@osmaniqbal8354]

One of the most enjoyable Snack Wars I've seen - McAvoy is charming, entertaining and didn't turn his nose up at amy of the food. Tried everything, was impartial and drop us some trivia along the way. Perfect!

[@milenadasilva8761]

I could listen to this man talk for hours and I would not be bored

[@magregory1985]

He is so genuine, weird he's popped up on my feed to say I've just watched split and glass, honestly such a brilliant actor and doesn't get enough credit

[@TheClassicMufasa]

I have never known James McAvoy personality outside of movies or interviews I have to say I just love him this guy made my whole week. Edit: thank you for the likes I grew up watching James McAvoy and for the longest time before this I didn't even know he was Scottish either..

[@shemaiahratnayake5117]

Dare I say, the best snack wars to this day.

[@StuartRead-q5w]

The worst episode.Get Seth Rollins back

[@embeetoast2211]

I agree! I learned so much about both cultures and a bit about the actor as well, I think that’s the point of this format now that I think of it…

[@rosuppp]

How slick was that knife throw and catch at 4:57

[@sweeperchick]

Thank you for pointing this out because I totally missed it and it was great.

[@rosuppp]

@@sweeperchick most welcome squire

[@cherrybomb3098]

and he didn't even talk about it just moved right on. god, what a guy

[@fleshplates]

The hottest thing a man can do tbh

[@kaoshi_kutie]

Yes that was super slick ❤

[@someshkilari]

The charisma is off the charts. Glad I clicked on the video.

[@choke9270]

Love mcavoy! Great to see a celeb on here that talks,acts and eats like a real person.

[@PaulW4]

quite knowledgeable too! I don't watch films and only a little bit of T.V but there's very little criticism of McAvoy and I'm on board with that.

[@tracidavis3565]

How he didn’t win an Oscar for Split is crazy!

[@BruDia]

Lol M Night Shyamalan 😅

[@fathertedczynski]

Probably because every nomination that year was better than his Split performance, especially the winner (Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour)

[@1.21gigawatts2]

@@fathertedczynski Maybe not a win but he deserved to be nominated. He could have easily taken Timothée or Denzel's spot. Fuck it, even Daniel Day Lewis. He's a great actor but he get's applauded for method acting as if that makes your performance ten times better.

[@tracidavis3565]

@@fathertedczynski meh, his performance was so good. He should have at least got a nomination.

[@tracidavis3565]

@@1.21gigawatts2 I don’t like Timothee either. I think he was snubbed because Shymalan’s movies are a mixed bag of quality. But McAvoy acted his ass off in Split.

[@LilnRorMama]

He spoke some Gaelic there when he uncovered the pies for the 2nd time🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@m-a122]

Glad someone else noticed too! I heard “Ciamar a tha thu” (How are you?)

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

He tasted that food like he was hungry! I have a feeling that macaroni pie was gone before he left the studio

[@juliahiiri9713]

It also made me really want a macaroni pie, which is unfortunate cos I don't know when I ever get to go to Scotland to eat one haha

[@MarienoelleOUABI]

He is someone you could listen to all day long talking about absolutely everything and still not get tired of. Thanks. It was too short of a video but we've liked it.

[@doge99-ri4tl]

I love it when guests ACTUALLY eat the food Bonus points for him with actually talking about it

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

So it sounds like we need to see a food travel show with James McAvoy from the knowledge and context he has about different foods I'd be so down for that! He's already been in the Great British Bakeoff 😊

[@Metaldamo]

I am an englishman who loves black pudding, but haggis is one of my favourite things on the planet, I only eat it around xmas time but it is always so so good. Not enough people give either credit

[@kenziii5973]

his accent just does something to me 🥺🥺

[@rossshepherd9836]

Jeez, you're a bit tasty, hen.

[@mattnewmark7607]

This is now the second video I've seen where James does culinary-related things and his knowledge is ASTOUNDING. 100% of the items presented to him from both videos "in the blind" he was able to identify by taste, smell, or view. The man is a worldly treasure.

[@SisilKabir]

*So the guy who played Professor X, the smartest man in the Mutant Verse, happens to also be an equally smart man in the real world, eh? Sure, sure....* Gotta love James McAvoy; such a humble man, brimming full of information and knowledge (unlike most others of his brethren). It's so much heartening to see how deeply he dived right into the task!

[@jnoz9414]

Easily one of the best guests I have seen on here. Just goes for it, none of this silly "I'm not tasting that" and making a massive fuss over everything. Interesting as well. Can you get more guests like this

[@ChiliCrisp88]

He’s just a rare wonderful human being who happens to be a celebrity

[@veronicamoravega7754]

love him and the fact that he was ready to fight in multiple times during the interview 😂

[@rianorman3526]

My favourite actor..and he's such a lovely guy too!!! Met him many times!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@hotbambi2010]

Oh my god you are so lucky

[@pool5863]

now this should be the standard for a good snack wars episode. the food comparisons were not far off from each other afaik and is judged fairly.

[@swagman-cd2mo]

James McAvoy such a good actor what a goat

[@user-cb4wd4ze1r]

Quite literally, have you seen narnia by any chance?

[@scarletmoon.]

😂 ironic

[@inyaaa_]

@@user-cb4wd4ze1r Mr. Tumnus!

[@jazminejabbers]

Yes!

[@markdavidson9743]

Are you hungry or wishing to visit a farm to see some goats

[@dere_bamba564]

Just came back after watching Speak No Evil on cinema and i can’t even look at him the same way lol his acting skills are on another level hats off

[@ogunlowooluwatobiloba1854]

One of the best episodes, Love James McAvoy

[@claudiuiordache3403]

One of the best actors of our generation. His roles in Split, The last king of Scotland and Filth are amazing. He deserve an Oscar for each of them. Such a good fella

[@bazhield9758]

Probably my favourite episode of snack wars, love Mr McAvoy as an actor and he seems genuine as anything.bravo, LADbible, good episode.

[@Azranm514]

He has aged like fineeee wineeee! The gray hair and beard wow 🤩

[@naya.a]

it’s so interesting to me hear him talk about different foods I had no idea existed, love this ❤

[@sar4806]

James McAvoy dropping all kinds of knowledge in this episode.

[@ruthfowkes4712]

Just me, a mere mortal from Melton Mowbray !!! Cannot believe we've got a shout out by James McAvoy 😮

[@jamesclerk815]

As a Scot I'm ashamed to say I would struggle to chose between haggis and a proper Melton Mowbray pie 😬

[@maxwray7882]

@@jamesclerk815 as a man from north yorkshire who eats a lot of porkpies but also spent a good few years up in your beautiful country I too struggle to pick between the two. Haggis is beautiful stuff.

[@VancityViolinTeacher]

I can't believe I never realised it was a place. I always thought it was a brand name! 😅

[@shantellecooper8737]

I live near Melton Mowbray, I’m glad he gave a shoutout 😊

[@maggyxchuu]

Loved when he smelled the deep fried mars bar and guessed it right hehe and my favorite bit was when he was talking about the whiskey and he’s like you don’t think my face can take the 35 lens 😂

[@chef1000]

I met James Mcavoy in a berlin nightclub back in May. He was super nice. Still can't believe it. I really wonder if he remembers me

[@chef1000]

ps: James if you are reading this, I'm the guy with the micky mouse shirt.

[@MsTriangle]

@@chef1000 hahaha

[@MsTriangle]

@@chef1000 was he with the wifey?

[@chef1000]

@@MsTriangle yes :)

[@roach7616]

what club??

[@simonwesterman6675]

Probably the best episode ive seen.

[@trancemeister]

He’s a legend mad to think shameless was the big break for him. Absolutely amazing actor. His English accent in shameless and films etc is so convincing

[@tresa_m]

I always enjoy these more when they get folks on who've actually, you know, eaten food before.

[@kirstygeddes2578]

The subtitles have a full meltdown when he goes into the ode to the haggis 😂

[@MinikongRJM]

This man is a absolute gem he is just a great actor so much variety

[@roscoes-wetsuit1]

0:25 Love how the bottle is too tall for the lid, so he just starts out holding it 😂

[@no1raniuk854]

Took proper tastes of everything. Always knew James McAvoy was a good lad.

[@leila7254]

I love that he took the assignment so seriously. Tried both snacks everytime, gave his insight and chose a clear winner to his taste.

[@kJ922-h3j]

A lot of people don’t know the Espresso Martini was first made in London, the story is that a barman made it off the cuff for Kate Moss

[@hompotreka]

Omg is this true??? 😮

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@hompotreka apparently she asked for a drink that would “wake me up then f**k me up” 😂 and the barman came up with that, no idea if it’s actually true

[@hompotreka]

@@kJ922-h3jwow i hope it is that is a cool story thanks for sharing

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@hompotreka 👍

[@coffeegirl18]

I can second that story. I like mixing drinks and learning about the history of alcohols/drinks.

[@AngelaLRsurfinginstilettos]

James McAvoy, brilliant actor and just a yes please across the board.

[@vinnalauw4663]

Omgggg finallyyyy, its been so longgg jamesssss, i miss him so muchh, love himmmm.

[@WaniZame]

James has charisma for days. Crazy to think I remember watching him for the first time as that skinny kid on Shameless.

[@domi372]

god i am so refreshed and energized seeing James again and what's better- lad's eating and drinking on camera!

[@kellyanndrysdale2171]

How can you not love James 😂😂 class as always. Howling at the fact he knows the macaroni pie guy 😂😂😂

[@pchygrl17]

This is the best one of this series that I’ve seen!! ❤James McAvoy!

[@KC-gy5xw]

Yay! Such a chooch, saw him on a train with his son a while back, reading to him. I was in heaven!!

[@alinevitelli4571]

Satisfy my curiosity please! Can you tell me if the boy looks like him?

[@mallorycarpinski1160]

Want some macaroni pie now... never had it before but James McAvoy has sold me!

[@naomi01423]

He seems just so down to earth and intelligent

[@whoishayleyjanesmith]

i love james so much, just such a down to earth guy

[@Jake-d8d]

Absolute class, I love how he bonded with the producer over getting the pie in Auld

[@jacquesmesrine8031]

Ive met him once in person in Glasgow and hes such a laid back cnt. Same as Ewan Mcgregor. All of them Gerard Butler etc, theyre all working class chaps (well,.Mcgregor is from Perth so quite poshy but still) and therefore super down to earth. And thats why theyre untouchable in Scotland; if someone messes with them in the street, theyre protected by a whole bunch of strangers.

[@AidenAppletonMusic]

Dandelion and burdock tastes exactly like what you would expect it to taste like. like someone has thrown some herbs and spices in a gone off coke

[@MellyMackXIV]

Cough medicine is right!

[@rossshepherd9836]

Got a lot 10 bottles of it in my fridge. Love the stuff.

[@megismissing5765]

i adore it but giving him FENTIMANS is a crime its bloody vile

[@eddhardy1054]

D & B is wonderful 🥰

[@tmmle7]

It was one of the original flavoring for beer, before hops were used.

[@xxhyperytxx524]

Love how he knows about different lens

[@YazziePickles]

cuz hes been in the film and tv industry for nearly 30 years and currently directing a film

[@chriswyatt9869]

He works in the film industry…

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

That’s because he’s directing his first movie!

[@lunatic5162]

He works ...in a movie industry... .😂😂😂

[@hotbambi2010]

Because he is a legend

[@SebDinsmore45]

Best episode. James McAvoy has always been a fave of mine!

[@ollysmoviesandmusic2047]

any movie i see with James McAvoy in it is going to be good simply because of his stellar acting

[@kimsedgwick8119]

Brilliant. My family is from Scotland.... I was born in Canada, gone to Scotland 8 times. Love it. James... I watch all your movies. You are a brilliant actor. You deserve more recognition.

[@Velociraptour]

Now I'm just imagining McAvoy getting into a brawl over focal length.

[@tattoedmama85]

James doing Scotland proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 loved this one ❤

[@carriehowlter3312]

"Irn Bru, made in Scotland. From girders!" I hate that I'm old enough to remember those adverts 😂

[@lukechanger]

This is by far the best of all episodes so far!! 😍

[@austenkeith8891]

Sticky Toffee pudding was invented by the Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, circa 1967

[@GoblinGobblerGobbles]

Left the country 35 years ago but still think about their sticky toffee pudding. Num!

[@GrizzlyAdams101]

The origins of sticky toffee pudding are disputed. Owners of several pubs, including the Gait Inn in Millington, East Riding of Yorkshire (claimed to 1907) and the Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire (1960s), claim to have invented it.

[@TheTwoFingeredBullFrog]

Haggis, mars bars and macaroni cheese isn't Scottish either.

[@kb5509]

​@@TheTwoFingeredBullFrognobody is claiming mars bars or macaroni cheese are Scottish.

[@TheTwoFingeredBullFrog]

@@kb5509 neither is haggis

[@sarahlutz7502]

Did anyone else notice how smooooth that knife toss was??! sheeeee

[@larocomel]

Love that I'm also learning something new while watching this episode. ❤❤❤

[@emilybenn3729]

He’s such a brilliant actor, but in my heart he’ll always be Steve from Shameless ❤

[@Tinfintytin]

Agreed.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

James McAvoy is such an awesome human!

[@CragScrambler]

The fact that hey took a sip of that whiskey and knew it was a single malt when they told him it was an scotch speaks volumes! The guys a legend.

[@btsarmy0787]

why was this video so hot for no reason wait, it was because of mr. james mcavoy like he is so underated.

[@Beccalouise04]

This is honestly the most enjoyable snack wars! His knowledge his incredible. Could listen to him all day ❤️

[@pinkelephantgreensky]

top favorite snack wars episode, this man knows his countries food and he's also not afraid to take a full bite.

[@kevmelvable]

Sticky toffee pudding could be Scottish- The Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, is often cited as another possible birthplace of the dessert. The hotel's head chef, John Tovey, is said to have created his version of the pudding in the 1970s, which later gained popularity throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

[@I_Like_Horror-237]

Man oozes charisma and competency.

[@vicbooth4883]

😂😂😂 love him! Feel Like I was watching a food history education video!!!! ❤

[@jillclarke7264]

James McAvoy is adorable, delightful and entertaining.

[@Asgoodasitgets146]

Black pudding was invented in Bury near Manchester! In England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@tanyamarie1992]

Love these when someone actually eats the food instead of acting like it's going to kill them! 🙌🏼

[@gillsinclair6927]

Boufin!! 😂😂 Ah huvnae heard that fur pure years😂😂. Pure class therr 😂

[@abaigealduda2756]

This was the best one ever. It wasn't one of the funniest, but it was perhaps the most earnest and most discerning. Hats off to James McAvoy

[@ingridbmangubat]

This is the first Snack wars that I watched all the way through ✨ I've tried so many times before to watch this series, but my eyes roll too much through them, I just stop. Also, of course I'm a McAvoy fan.❤️❤️❤️

[@Lukeyluluyt]

Love this guy, say he would be great crack down the pub over a few pints..so genuine

[@Limebradley]

One of the most underrated actors on the planet imo.